Date: October 11, 2016
- The Council meeting was called to order at 7:26 PM by GK Stumpf
- Warden’s Report on Membership Cards by Jason Touw
- Opening Prayer offered by GK Stumpf
- Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
- Roll Call of Officers:
| OFFICE | NAME | Pres | OFFICE | NAME | Pres | |
| Chaplain | Vacant | V | Advocate | Tom Silver | P | |
| Grand Knight | Dave Stumpf | P | Warden | Jason Touw | P | |
| Deputy Grand Knight | John Rode | P | Inside Guard | Jose Roriguez-Belerra | P | |
| Chancellor | Eugene Dust | P | Outside Guard | Pat Karn | A | |
| Recorder | Jim Grube | P | Trustee 3 yr | Bill Swing | P | |
| Financial Secretary | Edward Hagerty | P | Trustee 2 yr | Earl Forrence | P | |
| Treasurer | Mark Mertens | P | Trustee 1 yr | Daniel Cincoski | P | |
| Lecturer | Martin Dehen | P | Present: 13 | Absent: 1 | ||
6. Non-Officer Council Members in Attendance ( member present for votes)
Deacon Dennis Hanson
Kent Krager
Field Agent David Novack
7. Knights of Columbus Guests:
8. Opening Ode: The Council members dispensed with the opening ode.
9. Chaplain’s Report: None
10. Reading of Minutes of Previous Meeting:
Record of Council finances and actions of the September 13, 2016 General Membership meeting were amended to correct the spelling of the name of Chancellor Eugene Dust and were approved.
11. Report of Admission Committee and Reading of Applications:
12. Balloting for Membership (new, readmission. reapplications, transfers): Motion – Approve an application for membership from George Brockway from Slayton Council 2587, who is officially inactive – Approved.
13. Initiations: None
14. Grand Knight’s Report
Deacon Dennis Hanson reported on housing needs in the area. Deacon Dennis reported Interfaith Outreach Community Partners (IOCP) is serving 4,300 families regionally with 77% of the families residing in Plymouth. 63 different languages are spoken in the homes IOCP serves. 2,184 households are in need of special assistance, and at least 409 individuals are homeless and 100 families need rental assistance. Deacon Dennis also reported that the rental vacancy rate is 2% while 5.5% is considered a full rental market. The wait for Section 8 housing assistance is 2 to 3 years. IOCP is a service provider for 128 apartments in 9 multi-housing buildings. “Beacon” development is working with IOCP to open other multi-housing buildings. Beacon already has 27 locations across the metro that serve households in need,
Wayzata Community Church has collected $500,000 in congregation pledges to support the area housing program. Holy Name of Jesus supports the housing initiative and will send a faith filled letter of support to IOCP.
Finally, Deacon Dennis reported that the first 3 years of earning for teachers and police officers actually place them below the poverty level. 51% of the regional households whose incomes are below the poverty level are in the suburbs.
Deacon Dennis reported that the “Fire for Discipleship” will be December 14 from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM. The 2016 pledge goal is $27,000. Motion for the Knights to take the 8:00 to 9:00 PM hour for prayer for vocations – Approved.
15. Treasurer’s Report
The Council account balance is $5,439.23 as of October 11, 2016 with an additional $253.95 receivable from PayPal. It was noted that the income from the Pancake Breakfast was $1,775.98 plus an additional $15.00 via PayPal. Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report was Approved.
16. Financial Secretary’s Report
Total Receipts reported for the period: $2,005.22
Total Disbursements reported for the period: $670.88 ( 3 Vouchers: $193.38. $227.50 and $250.00)
Motion to accept the Financial Secretary’s report – Approved
Motion to pay the Council bills – Approved
17. Grand Knight Reading of Treasurer’s Receipts, Financial Secretary Vouchers for Deposit – See Financial Secretary’s Report, #16 above.
18. Report of Auditors and Trustees – No report
19. Chancellor’s Report on Vocations – No report
20. Service Program Committee Reports
Program Director: Dave Stumpf – No report
Church Director: Earl Forrence – No report
Vocations: Tom Silver – Tom reported there is a move to work with youth so they develop an awareness of the option of religious life as a commitment, and to help them become more comfortable with the concept. Tom also noted that the Luke 18 retreat is the weekend of October 15/16. Jason Touw reported he will be assisting with the retreat.
Council Service Director: Ed Ayd – No report
Culture of Life Director: Unassigned – No report
Public Relations: Jason Touw – No report
Family Service Director: Jim Grube – No report
Youth Activity Director: Unassigned – No report
Membership: Dan Cincoski – No report
Recruitment: John Rode – No report
Retention: Jim Grube – 7 members have yet to renew their Council membership for 2016/2017
Lecturer: Marty Dehen – No report
HNOJ Life Commission: Earl Forrence/Tom Silver – No report
21. Report of the Round Table Chairman – Not applicable
22. Report of Standing Committees – No report
23. Unfinished Business
Coats for Kids – Grand Knight Stumpf directed that the order should be placed for 12 coats each for boys and girls.
Divine Mercy Image – Dan Cincoski reported that the Image was ordered the first week of October. It appears the Image will be placed on the Gathering Space wall adjacent to the Ushers Room.
Ball Field Update – Grand Knight Stumpf reported that work on the ball field pavers has been postponed to spring, 2017.
Shirt Update – Out of 50 shirts of the initial purchase, 33 have been sold.
Fall Festival Update – Dan Cincoski reported that 1,500 meat servings (hot dogs, brats, hamburgers, etc.) were purchased and over 500 of the servings were not sold. Dan noted that $2,000 to $2,500 more in ticket sales occurred in 2016 compared to 2015.
24. New Business
Pro-Life Donation – It was noted that the net income for the Pancake Breakfast was $1,347, however no decision was made regarding the distribution of the profit.
Pancake Breakfast – Grand Knight Stumpf reported that the next Pancake Breakfast will be November 13. The Kitchen Fund will be the recipient of the proceeds.
Christmas Party – The Christmas Party is scheduled for December 13, and it is to be help at Vic Tarnowski’s home. The cost will be $20/person in 2016, the same as 2015. It was agreed that this year’s gift exchange will be limited to $5.00 “White Elephants”. Cindy Forster offered to cater the event at 2015 prices, but it was agreed we could reduce the number of offerings and eliminate coffee as a beverage. Bill Swing will work with Cindy. We will rent chairs for the event, as we have in the past.
Marketing – Jason Touw reported that the email open rate is approximately 40%. The highest link is to images, with 57% to pictures. 22% is to minutes. We have 127 email addresses of Council members so Jason needs 48 to 72 hours to organize a release to the membership. Finally, Jason noted he will be having the first Marketing Committee meeting at 7:00 PM on October 25th.
Free Throw Contest – The Wayzata Council will coordinate with us as they have in the past. The local contest will occur January 28th from 1:30 to 3:30 PM. The district contest will occur February 4th from 10:00 AM to noon. The contests will again be held at Holy Name of Jesus.
Wayzata Council Memorial Mass – the Mass will be on November 17 at 7:00 PM at St. Anne’s Catholic Church. Members were reminded Jerry Driscoll was the only member to pass away in the last year.
Senior High Crew – The Crew will hold its retreat November 11 – 13. 70 to 100 teens are expected to participate in the retreat.
25. Report of the Fourth Degree:
The next exemplification is scheduled for October 29 in Detroit Lakes.
The Nicollet Council will have its Memorial Mass on November 17 at Holy Name of Jesus.
26. Field Agent’s Report: David Novack – Dave reminded the members that he does have long term care policies he can provide for the members. Dave also reminded the members to remember and pray for the fraternity of the Knights of Columbus.
27. District Deputy’s Report: Thomas Mechels – No report
28. Good of the Order:
Joe & Dan Vorderbruggen
Karyl Walcher on the passing of his wife Judy
Christopher “Kip” Walker and wife Susan
Father Marty Fleming
Dick Hargarten
Jerry Sisk
George Laurance
Deacon Sam Catapano
Jim Lannan
Gary Collyard
Earl Forrence
Polly Novack
Frank Renshaw’s wife Madeline
Father Dennis Touw (Jason Touw’s uncle who is Pastor of a Parish in England) who has health issues
Luke 18 participants
Those preparing for marriage
Those in troubled marriages
The unborn and pro-life
Prayers of thanks for Pope Francis
Bishops and Priests of the Archdiocese of St. Paul – Minneapolis
Troubled youth
In thanksgiving for prayers answered
For all Brother Knights and their families in need of our prayers
Candidates for vocations
Police officers
Armed forces
All 1st responders
The upcoming election
29. Closing Prayer: The closing prayers were offered at 9:21 PM.
30. Closing Ode: The Council dispensed with the closing ode.
31. Meeting Adjourned: The meeting was adjourned at 9:22 PM.
Closing Reminders: Don’t forget to Vote!
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Grube, Recording Secretary