1. The August 8, 2017 Council meeting was called to order at 7:39 PM by GK Rode
2. Warden’s Report on Membership Cards by Jim Grube
3. Opening Prayer offered by GK Rode
4. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
5. Roll Call of Officers
Office Name Pres Office Name Pres
Chaplain Vacant Vac Advocate Tom Silver P
Grand Knight John Rode P Warden Jason Touw A
Dep.Grand Eugene Dust P Inside Jose A Knight Guard Rodriguez-Belerrari
Chancellor Tom Murphy P Outside Guard Pat Karn A
Recorder Jim Grube P Trustee 3 Year Dave Stumpf P
Financial Ed Hagerty P Trustee 2 Year Bill Swing A Secretary
Treasurer Mark Mertens P Trustee 1 Year Earl Forrence P
Lecturer Marty Dehen A
Present: 9 Absent: 5
6. Non-Officer Council Members in Attendance (12 members present for votes): Jeff Sarles, Rob Sarles, Paul Sarles
7. Knights of Columbus Guests: Father Steve
8. Opening Ode: The Council dispensed with the opening ode.
9. Chaplain’s Report: None
10. Reading of Minutes of Previous Meeting:
With a correction to the purpose of the rosary purchase from use at NPH to the Adoration Chapel under #1 of Unfinished Business, the Council approved the record of the Council finances and actions of the July 11, 2017 General Membership meeting.
11. Report of Admission Committee and Reading of Applications: None
12. Balloting for Membership (new, readmission. reapplications, transfers): None
13. Initiations: None
14. Grand Knight’s Report: Father Steve addressed the Council at the meeting outset by thanking the Council for all the member do for the Parish.
Father Steve noted the Council is not officially connected to any Parish committee although members participate in the Parish Life Committee and Respect Life activities. Father Steve wishes to place the Council and the Council Auxiliary under the Pastoral Outreach Committee under Deacon Dennis. It was agreed we should make sure Deacon Dennis is able to address the Council periodically to keep us advised of Parish developments, either by attendance at Council meetings or officer meetings with Dennis at his office.
Father Steve offered a brief report on the financial condition of the Parish, noting that for the 2018/2019 fiscal year it appears the draft Parish budget shows expenses exceeding revenues by approximately $100,000, necessitating reductions to bring the budget to balance.
Father Steve indicated he needs to inform the Parish what direction he intends to take it in the future. His #1 goal is to make all disciples of the Lord through: Dynamic liturgy; compelling faith formation; and, service to our sisters/brothers in need.
Upon completion of his visit with the Council, Father Steve took his leave and the Council continued with the meeting.
Grand Knight Rode passed around a thank you note he had received from the Hammer Group (John Estrem – CEO/Angela Bernhardt – Director) for our $540.81 gift.
15. Treasurer’s Report: The Council account balance was $7,044.15 as of August 8, 2017. Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report was approved.
16. Financial Secretary’s Report: Total Receipts reported for the period: $71.40 (1 batch). Total Disbursements reported for the period: $1,521.96 (4 Vouchers: $59.95, $388.01, $35.00 and $1,039.00). 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 reported that Matthew Larson of Orono will be enrolled in St. John Vianney seminary in the fall.
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 gave Financial Secretary Ed Hagerty a dues payment for 1 Council member, leaving only 1 Council member yet to renew his membership for 2017.
Lecturer: Marty Dehen – No report
HNOJ Life Commission: No report
21. Report of the Round Table Chairman – Not applicable
22. Report of Standing Committees – No report
23. Unfinished Business
1 Schedule/Calendar of Events Review – Grand Knight Rode indicated the Parish calendar has been set and that the Council will be able to sponsor 5 pancake breakfasts this coming 2018/2019 year. The Seafood Buffet is scheduled for March 23, with the Tootsie Roll sale to occur the weekend of April 21/22 and the Cinnamon Roll sale to occur January 20/21. There will be at least 4 “Big/Small” dinners (October 17, November 7, February 20 and April 17) for which Council support will be needed. Note: although a fifth date, December 5, is listed there is belief this will not occur.
2 Knights Social Event Brainstorming – Discussion ensued regarding possible avenues for greater socializing among the members and their families. While no decisions were made, there was movement toward an October gathering, perhaps at a member’s home on a Sunday.
3 Invite a Knight to our Meeting Brainstorming – Grand Knight Rode encouraged members to “invite a Knight” for both a Council meeting and a brainstorming meeting.
4 Committee Assignment Review – This remains a work in progress for Grand Knight Rode.
5 Date for Council Year Calendar Review – Grand Knight Rode indicated he would set a date for member comments when the calendar is released.
24. New Business.
1 Meeting with Father Steve – refer to Grand Knight’s Report – #14 above.
2 Grand Knight Rode reported Bill Swing has accepted the role as the District Deputy, succeeding Tom Mechels.
3 District #53 Meeting Update – Grand Knight Rode reported that State Deputy Bob Penas attended the District meeting. State Deputy Penas reported that someone from the State KC Membership Program will come to future Council meetings of the District Councils. He also noted that the State “Camporee” is scheduled for August 25-27 in Pipestone.
4 Painting Project – Grand Knight Rode indicated the school seeks help in the painting of a small classroom. A “call for assistance” for one evening during the week of August 21 will be sent to the Council membership by Grand Knight Rode, as the work must be completed before classes begin.
5 Field Agent Update – Nothing new to report
6 Calendar Development Update – Grand Knight Rode has a copy of the Parish Calendar and is working to finalize tentative KC activity dates.
7 Tom Silver reported that the Sunday Hospitality ministry seeks help after Sunday morning Masses. After discussion the Council agreed to host one Sunday (both the 8:30 and 10:30 Masses) once every one or two months. Tom will coordinate a consistent weekend and report back to the Council.
8 Deacon Matt Shireman gave a thank you note to the Council for our $500 support of him via the RSVP program.
9 Financial Secretary Hagerty reported the Council’s Audit Report is available for review/approval by the Trustees.
27. District Deputy’s Report: No report
28. Good of the Order:
Christopher “Kip” Walker and wife Susan
Father Marty Fleming
Dick and Alice Hargarten
Jerry Sisk
George Laurance
Deacon Sam Catapano
Dave Brinza
Earl Forrence
Dave Stumpf
Tom Silver
Dan Silver family on his passing (Tom Silver’s brother)
Paul Silver (Tom Silver’s brother)
Kaleigh & the Olson Family (Jason Touw’s fiancé)
Dave Novack on his transition in his new Field Agent assignment
Ben Schleicher in his new role as General Agent for the KC’s and his search for new Field Agents
Father Howe on his new assignment
Father Steve and family
Matthew Larson on his entry into St. John Vianney seminary
Those preparing for marriage
Those in troubled marriages
The unborn and pro-life
Prayers of thanks for Pope Francis
All Bishops, Priests and Religious
The unemployed and those seeking work
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
29. Closing Prayer: The closing prayers were offered at 8:52 PM.
30. Closing Ode: The Council dispensed with the closing ode.
31. Meeting Adjourned: The meeting was adjourned at 8:53 PM.
Closing Reminders: Parish fall festival – September 16
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Grube, Recording Secretary