Meeting Minutes

Call to Order: Grand Knight Cary Newman: 7:17 pm.

·         Total in attendance:   35 Brothers.

·         Officers Attendance Report: End of this report.

Burning candle memorial:

·         For the Canonization of Blessed Michael McGivney.

Opening Prayer: Our Father by Father Cesar

Special Guest(s):  None    

Pledge of Allegiance: All

Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting: Minutes were approved.

Financial Reports:

·         Treasurer Report: Treasurer Bud Tascone (excused absence) given by Financial Secretary
Financial statement is available upon request. Our financial status is very strong and there are no issues.

Chaplain Report: April Supreme Chaplain’s Challenge-

·         “By this is my Father glorified, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples.” (Gospel for April 28, Jn 15:8) Have you noticed the progression in the challenges over the past months? If we recognize who Jesus truly is, we must listen to him and serve him. We have St. Joseph as a true model of that faithful service and discipleship. Now we are told that the Father is glorified through our discipleship and the fruit we bear. By being faithful disciples of Christ, may we bear much fruit and so glorify the Father.

·         Challenge by Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William E. Lori: This month, I challenge you to prayerfully ask yourself if you are bearing much fruit as a disciple of Christ and then identify and undertake one way you can be more fruitful.

·         Questions for Reflection: What fruit do you currently bear — in your marriage and family, in your relationships at work or among friends, and in the broader community? Are you mindful of the needs of those around you and the opportunities they present to bear fruit? Are there things you can do to become still more fruitful in your Christian witness?

 

Membership Report: Membership Director Greg Peters

·         We currently have 8 prospects that have completed online membership applications that await exemplification. January exemplification was cancelled due to conflicts with most of the prospects. We have the Spring membership drive scheduled for May 18^th & 19^th.  Please wear your shirts and nametags at these masses.  The sign up list to help at our recruiting table will be on our web site in the next week or so.  The Latino Roundtable plans to man the tables for the 1:30 Mass with Brother Greg Peters’ guidance.  Subsequent exemplifications to be scheduled for July. We have fully qualified for Double Star thanks to our successful membership drive led by brother Greg Peters.

Programs Reports: Program Director Larry Greer

·         Faith Director Report: Faith Director John Clyatt

·         COR (Heart) Program- COR (Heart) Program- May meetings are 2, 9, and 16 at 7-8:30PM.  We have a good group and excellent discussions.  Bring your prayer concerns.  The focus of the Bible study will be getting to know Jesus and how we as men grow in his likeness.  Occurs Thursdays the first three weeks of each month.  Meets in the Neuman room. 

·         Quarterly Knight’s Mass Our next Knight's Mass may be in June.  Further details will follow. If you are interested in participating in the Mass and have not done so in the past, let me know so we can get you vetted.  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 719-393-2870.

·         June 2 will be the Eucharistic Procession following the 1:30 Mass and on June 1 following the Christ the King Mass in Riegelwood. These will be led by the Latino Roundtable with Fourth Degree Honor Guards.

·         Family Director Report: Family Director Jim Mancini’s report given by Program Director Greer

·         Movie night- 2024- any questions/comments reach out to: Joseph C. D’Alessandro, 910-352-7607, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. We plan to screen at least two more films this calendar year. “The Way” , a film about the Camino de Santiago will screen on  Saturday May 18th.  “It’s a Wonderful Life” will screen on Saturday, November 16th. Additional films are under review.  Sign up to help on our Council website. We also have a plan for a movie night on September 13.

·         Mothers Day flowers will be distributed to all mothers in the parish after each Mass the weekend of 5/11-12. This includes Christ the King. We will need 2 volunteers for each of the 5 Masses at St. Mark.  The Latino Roundtable will focus on the 1:30 Mass. Also, we will be providing flowers to Christ the King on Saturday night.  Again, the Latino Roundtable will handle.  The leader for this activity is Michael Brouillette.  800 Carnations have been ordered to be delivered to Michael's house on May 9th.  Michael will need help allocating the proper number of flowers per individual Mass and then separating those flowers for each Mass so that we have plenty for all the Moms. More to come on that important step.  All positions are full for the weekend but if you have questions, you can always contact the GK at 9105156514 or Michael Brouillet at 401-556-7646.

·         Community Director Report: Community Director Ray Repage’s report given by Program Director Greer

·         Knight’s Breakfast: chaired by George Schadt This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. cell 910-540-4700.  April 7^th was successful as we cleared $130.  Less attendance due to Azalea Festival and spring break.  We will work this date better for next year.  Our next Knight's Breakfast is June 16^th- a Father’s Day Breakfast where all the fathers will eat for free. 

·         Latino Taco Night will be held on May 5, Cinco de Mayo. This is being organized by the Latino Roundtable.  More information will follow. 

·         St. Mark Weekend was held April 19-21.  The Knights played an important roll in supporting the Grilling of food and securing the children’s play area on April 20.  It was a great weekend! The Knights were thanked by St Mark leadership. 

·         Life Director Report: Life Director Michael Breit’s report given by Program Director Greer

·         Save the Date, Raleigh Rally & March for Life May 18.  TBD if anything is done as a group.

·         Prayer vigil supporting Life: A reminder of Wednesday's 9:00am vigil at the corner of 17^th Street and Hospital Plaza. Best contact is Larry Greer: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. cell- 910-471-1574

·         The Silver Rose has been canceled for this year at St. Mark. Due to a scheduling problem in the transfer of the Rose from Tennessee to South Carolina, the Rose will only be celebrated at the council in Shallotte.

·         LAMB Report:  LAMB Director Tim Niggel This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  cell 910-470-5490 (cell preferred) all info on LAMB and sign up is on our website- https://kofc12017.org/ 

Knights on Call: DGK Mike Alexander

·         Knights on Call Hours so far 2024 YTD - This has been a busy year but now has slowed a bit.  Contact Mike if any help needed anywhere.   

Fourth Degree Report: SK Larry Greer

·         Monthly meetings on the third Tuesday at 7pm, usually at Saint Mark’s Parish Hall. 

·         The assembly website is at https://kofc2017.org/. 

·         Faithful Navigator, Frank Bio This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. cell 910-899-8946.

·         May 18^th Exemplification in Winston Salem.  This is a one day affair in that you arrive by 10am and are through by 3pm. This exemplification may now be closed- Information packets are available from the assembly’s membership chairman, Greg Decker This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. cell 910-622-0250.

·         The Honor flight was well attended by Knights on 20 April at the airport.  Thanks to all who were there.

Financial Secretary Report: Greg Decker

·         No additional information

Latino Roundtable: 

·         The Roundtable (16 participants so far) meets every 4th Thursday of the month in the Juan Diego Room at 7:15 pm.  Taco Night Cinco de Mayo.  More info will be coming.  The Latino Roundtable will handle their masses for Mothers Day flower handout and Membership drives and also handle Christ the King Church for both events.

 

Miscellaneous:

·         Golf Tournament Monday, April 22 went extraordinarily well.  19 teams, 74 players, and we made around 8K for our charity funds.  Mike Alexander did a great job leading this event and hopes to lead it next year. 

·         Knights Brewery Night – The purpose is Fraternity, especially getting to meet our new Knights.  The next Brothers Brewery Night is May 6^th at Ten Pin Alley located at 127 College Road. We start at 6:30 and continue until we are done.  Council 12885 has been invited to join us. Brother Joe Damitz is the lead He can be reached at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 910-409-2640.

·         Blood Drive April 2^nd – We provided the registration and canteen support positions for the Blood Drive at St. Mark on Tuesday, April 2.  It was very successful with over 40 units of blood donated.  The next blood drive has been approved for July 29.

·         Council Shirts – Custom Council Polo Shirt orders were accepted up to this March 26th Council meeting. Future orders can be sent to Brother Knight Jack Murphy, 313 Motts Forest Road, Wilmington, NC 28412. Any questions, contact Brother Jack by 508-237-9511 or email:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 21 shirts were distributed at the meeting and after the meeting.

·         Bocce Ball- Mike Alexander This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. cell 910-200-9683 Contact Mike if you would like to join the team.  No experience needed. Practice Wednesdays at 1000 at Empie Park (also 6:00 PM practice may be available for those who are still working). The tournament will be at Empie Park on Saturday, June 15.  Play will start at 9.  Everyone should be there to check in around 8:30.  I will be needing names of the players and number of alternates / judges so we know how much food to get.  Once we get the numbers, we'll let you know how much per person.

Grand Knight’s Report: GK Cary NewmanThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. cell-910-515-6514

·         The Board has approved the 2024-2025 Roster of Officers which will be voted upon at the 4/23 Council Meeting.  No new candidates have submitted their names so this will be the final roster.

·         The 24-25 Fraternal calendar of activities has been generated and reviewed with the Parish.  The parish has approved all planned activities involving the parish facilities except 2 activities which will be done by other organizations.  As with this year, this will be on an excel spreadsheet which will be updated throughout the fraternal year.  We strongly encourage you to read it and keep it readily available.

·         We have had over 40 activities this year and all have been well planned and successful.  For all that work, I want to thank each of you, the leaders of the events and Larry Greer as Program Director.  We have officially been notified that we will receive the Columbian Award which recognizes this success in Program Management.

·         GK Cary Newman and Advocate Greg Peters will be attending the 2024 State Convention in Raleigh on May 3-5.

·         Tuesday, June 25 will be the Installation of Officers for the 2024-2025 Fraternal Year.  This will occur after the 6:30 Mass and in place of the normal Council Meeting.

Old Business:

·         None

New Business:

·         The new officer candidates were announced and voted on and approved in a unanimous vote. 

 

·         There was a question about the lottery for a member of our Latino Roundtable who had all his lawn service equipment stolen.  We would like to find out who won the lottery and also how he and his family are doing.  The GK will try to find out at the Roundtable meeting. 

Good of the Order:

·         Knight of the Month for January-John Bolger,  March-Michael  Alexander

·       Family of the Month for March-Carlos Cintos family

Prayers for Brothers in Need:

·         Names in the Prayers Book

Next Meeting: May 28^th at 7:15pm in the social hall

Closing Prayer: Hail Mary led by the Father Cesar

Meeting Adjourned:  8:03 pm

Minutes completed by Recorder: Sean Murphy