St. Judes Knights of Columbus at 801 N. Bridge St., Dewitt, MI 48820 US - November Business Meeting Minutes
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November Business Meeting Minutes |
Knights of Monsignor David M. Stotenbur Council 7237 MINUTES The 371st meeting of the Msgr. David M. Stotenbur Council 7237 was called to order at Opening Prayer: Our Father was prayed Pledge of Allegiance: Was Recited. Opening Ode: was sung Roll Call of Officers: Chaplain Rev Fr SK Dwight Ezop, absent, excused Associate Chaplain: Rev Fr SK Eugene Beiter, absent, excused Grand Knight SK Mitch Dobrzelewski, present Deputy Grand Knight SK Robert Neiman, present Chancellor: SK George Mallison, present Recorder Brian Barkley, present Financial Secretary SK Todd Brown, present Treasurer SK Jim Sigmon, absent, excused Advocate SK Jack Armstrong, absent, excused Warden SK Bruce DeRosia, present Inside Guard SK Gary Knox, absent Outside Guard SK Ed Johnsonbaugh, absent, excused Lecturer: SK Gene Russell, Absent,excused One-Year Trustee SK Jim Sebrell, present Two-Year Trustee SK Steve Brodeur, absent,excused Three-Year Trustee SK Greg Pratt, present Previous Meeting Minutes: Motion made by, Jim Kraus to accept minutes as presented. 2nd by Frank McBride and the vote was unanimous. Membership: Justin Voss – No new Form 100’s for vote at this time. Efforts continue. Grand Knights Report: SK Mitch Dobrzelewski, OD . October was a very busy month and I am pleased and proud of the outstanding contributions of so many of our Brother Knights in all the projects and activities: Membership, Parish 40th Anniv., Texas Hold’em ,40 Days for Life, KCIC Sales, Statewide Food Drive, Halloween Trunk or Treat, and others. Our Membership efforts continue with 5 so far this year and 3 Major Degree exemplifications – with several additional prospects we hope to induct soon. My thanks to Justin Voss and the Membership Committee for all their efforts in following up with candidates and to those who have obtained Form 100s from prospective new members. We have more work to do, and I ask each member to renew their personal commitment to approach, invite, and encourage those who might consider joining us as Knights, wherever we might encounter them, as we each fulfill our obligation in the vital area of Membership. Congratulations also to our Insurance Rep. Doug Nuremberg on his completion of intensive additional training at Supreme Headquarters. We are very fortunate to have such an involved and informed individual as an incredible resource to our Council in service to our prospective and current Knights. Our active engagement and emphasis on Respect for Life issues continues, with support through the $2 Culture of Life per capita contributions and establishment of Pro- Life as a 6th Project Category. The struggle against abortion funding continues in the health care legislative debate currently moving to the And I want to reiterate the importance of our committment to the State Council Raffle and the myriad charitable efforts it helps support. Thank you to those that have purchased or assisted with promotion, and urge each member to participate in whatever way you can. Note: Each ticket sold earns $1 for the Council. Each seller qualifies for $1000 special drawing. I have plenty of additional tickets available. Administrative Announcements: a. Upcoming Council Events – Nov. 15 Family Fun Night Euchre Nov. 29 Corporate Communion – Dec. 7 – Officers and Trustees Meeting Dec. 9 – Council Business Meeting Dec. 27 – Family Fun Night Euchre Jan. 4 – DHS Football Banquet – St. Judes Jan. Jan. 21-23 March for Life Bus Trip (see flyer) Jan. 23 – FreeThrow Contest – Herbison Woods Jan. 31 – Corporate Communion Jan. 31 – Clergy Night – Chaplains Report: None Chancellors Report: None Financial Secretary Report: SK Todd Brown Council is in good standing Billing cycle begins Nov 15 . Dues billing to go out Dec. 15 Members 174 Insurance members 163 Honorary 21 Life 31 Treasurer’s Report: Gary Brya provided the report from Treas. Jim Sigmon. Account balances and payables were given to all attending. Vouchers: Were read to the attending members Bills, Communications, Cards and Letters: Ins Rep. Doug Nuremberg completes Advanced Training 2.State Correspondence: Fr. McGivney Chair – State Council Bus Trip for March on - Paul & Sue Thorn, State Pro- Life Chair, 248 – 852 1758, redwng47@aol.com State Bowling Officers Tourney – Jan. 9 Royal Scot #788 Hosting Special Prize Drawing for T-Shirt following adjournment Thank yous from St Francis Retreat Center($250), Sr. Sue ($100) and Capital Area Community Foundation for $500 donation to Shinsky Orphanage Project Membership Director Report: New members Steve Schafer, Next First degree exemplification TBD. Checking with prospects. We need each member to help with new members.will need new members 2nd & 3rd Degree at 2nd & 3rd Degree in Report of Service Program Committees: Program Director: DGK Robert Nieman; Church Director: –– KCIC Sales for every Mass thru November 22 – Corporate Communion Nov. 29 - Sign Up Sheet – Color Guard if possible Family Director: SK Gene Russell –Euchre Family Fun Night November 15th $5.00 per person and a dish to pass Council Director: Ray Taylor – certified food safety directors signed up for class – We have 4 people have completed the course and are awaiting test scores Community Director: - Another Youth Director: Ernie West Jan 23rd Council level Free Throw Competition 1 to 3 at Feb 6th District level, St. Therese Gym, Poster Contest info to be available for Judging in Jan Essay Contest: Waiting on Information from State Council Pro- Life: March on DC – Return Jan.23. Cost $90 per person + $99 room. Hampton Inn – *** See flyer for details. *** 4th Degree Report: Annual Christmas Dinner in *** 4th Degree exemplification in Old Business: 1. Additional $40 Fee for KCIC Billboard Conversion to Ken Watterson Motion made by Frank Mc Bride, 2nd by George Mallison and the vote is unanimous New Business: Chaplain’s Summation: No Report Insurance Rep Report: Doug Nueremberg – Thank you to all the veterans, Rating wise we are among the top three A++ certified, record year for the order, 73 billion in assets, Happy Thanksgiving to all the Knights. District Deputy Report: WDD Greg White – no report For the good of the order: Knight of the Month Treasurer People Sick and in Distress: Pray for Mary Jane Grove, Honora Perry, Ed Price, Julie Smith , Sister Susan Eichhorn, Francis McKenna, Jim and Pat Tingay, Closing Prayer: Hail Mary, Glory Be – were prayed Prayer for Priests: Recited Closing Ode: Was sung Meeting Adjourned: