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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ST. MARY OF SORROWS COUNCIL #8600 RECORDER NOTES
NOTES OF ST. MARY OF SORROWS COUNCIL #8600 MEETING, 3/21/06 :
1. THE GRAND KNIGHT CALLED MEETING TO ORDER AT 7:57 PM.
2. MEMBERSHIP CARDS WERE VERIFIED BY THE WARDEN
3. THE OPENING PRAYER WAS LEAD BY THE GN.
4. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE WAS LEAD BY THE WARDEN.
5. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present Excused Absent GRAND KNIGHT: JERRY HOVAN x CHAPLAIN: FR. BARKETT x DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT: TONY VANDERBEEK x CHANCELLOR: JOHNNY RESTIVO x WARDEN: PAUL MALTAGLIATI x TREASURER: BRIAN CALLAGHAN x FINANCIAL SECRETARY: PHIL TOREY x RECORDER: MERRILL PHELAN x ADVOCATE: FRANK GNIAZDOWSKI x INSIDE GUARD: CHARLIE GULAC x OUTSIDE GUARD: JOE MILLER x TRUSTEE: KURT MEINSEN x TRUSTEE: MIKE SAKRAIDA x TRUSTEE: DICK LEE x
6. THE MINUTES WERE READ FOR LAST three MEETINGs,
Approved as ammended.
7. REPORT OF ADMISSION COMMITTEE:
Br. Obuchowski read in the following: Jack Busby (Currently Episcopalian) – Voted and was not approved. Eliminated before voting on others.
Lorenzo S. Atienza – transfer candidate David M. Maurer Ed Sullivan M K Tribbie Edward A. Barker, Jr. Thomas M. Clohisy Thomas E. Silva Henry A. Kummerfeldt John J. Finnerty Mark A. Corbin – Reactivation Robert M. Carr – Reactivation Eric L. Hein – Transfer William J. Laux, Jr. – Transfer Frank Purchiaroni – Transfer Ronald J. Martel – Transfer
All voted and approved.
8. GRAND KNIGHT’S REPORT: GRAND KNIGHT REPORTED.
The GK called for the First Degree Team to conduct a First Degree Ceremony.
First Degree Candidates inducted during the ceremony were (six):
David M. Maurer Ed Sullivan M K Tribbie Thomas M. Clohisy Henry A. Kummerfeldt all from St. Mary’s Council
And one new Knight from John Bosco Council
The Degree was performed by the First Degree Team.
Following the Degree Ceremony, the GN reconvened the meeting and introduced Br. Elmer May who welcomed the new members and introduced the remainder of the First Degree Team.
GN announced the honoree for this evening is Br. Frank Romano.
GN reported that: April: Spaghettin dinner on the 8th April 4th business meeting April 18th open meeting with wives and Surgeon giving talk on breast cancer April 22cd highway cleanup April 29th Home Cleanup May: May 2cd business meeting May 6th Special Olympics May 11th or 12th Golf outing May 19th memorial mass May 20th Arthritis walk Also Spaghetii dinner May 21st pancake breakfast This month: March 23rd – this Thursday a 2cd degree meeting at parish center at 7:30 PM upper room.\ March 26th – Third degree
9. READING OF BILLS AND CORRESPONDENCE:
None.
10..CHAPLAIN’S REPORT: . None.
11. TREASURER’S REPORT:
None.
12. FINANCIAL SECRETARY REPORT:
None.
13. AUDITORS AND TRUSTEES –
None.
14. VOCATIONS –
None.
15. .SERVICE PROGRAMS, COMMITTEE REPORTS: 0. Membership – REPORT BY Johnny Restivo
Thanked speakers who covered the masses this past weekend, Second degree coming up this Thursday at the Parish Center. Third degree available on Sunday.
A. CHURCH – REPORT BY Tom Gilding
Sanctuary for Life is making progress. Site survey done and we are preparing a visual diagram of site recommended to help visualize.
B. COMMUNITY –. Gene Molinelli / Br. Burbank
Kovar coming up – expect call from team captain. Arthritis walk coming up, Route 123 clean up last Saturday was a success Need three more volunteers for telephone tree. April improve a home – Br Shea reported all preparations have been made. Hypothermia program – Br. Garry asked for additional help at St Georges Church on Saturday.
C. COUNCIL – George Wassif
D. FAMILY - Carlos Otel
Pancakes Breakfast last month raised $800 and Bishop enjoyed the food. Scouts and Squires activities were reviewed. Very busy schedule. Will also be working on a Nationals baseball game.
. E. YOUTH – Rich Houlihan
16. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None.
17. NEW BUSINESS: -
Br. Mollineli moved for $510 for registration of softball team. Seconded by Br. Romano. Voted and passed.
Br. Derosa moved up to $120 to support bowling. . Br. Degregorio seconded. Voted and approved.
Br. Halpin moved $200 to arthritis walk. Seconded by Br. Shea. Voted and approved.
18. DISTRICT DEPUTY REPORT:
Br. Chuck Curran welcomed all new Knights, congratulated the Degree team especially Br. May.
Summarized the main lesson of the degree – Charity. Urged the new members to get involved.
Finally, urged serious consideration of insurance programs offered by the Knights.
19. REPORT OF THE 4TH DEGREE:
.Br. Lee reviewed discussion on new assembly and noted meeting here next Tuesday.
20. FIELD AGENT REPORT: Br. Jones - NONE
21. GOOD OF THE ORDER: . PRAYERS WERE OFFERED FOR CONTINUED RECOVERY AND GOOD HEALTH FOR AILING BROTHERS, WIVES AND FAMILIES. WE PRAY FOR THE POPE AND ALL PRIESTS AND RELIGIOUS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD, THAT THEY MAY BE REVITALIZED IN THEIR MINISTRIES. PRAYERS FOR THOSE WHO LEAD AND SERVE IN THE MILITARY AT HOME AND ABROAD. PRAYERS WERE OFFERED FOR THE SOULS OF DECEASED BROTHERS, THEIR FAMILIES AND FOR MEMBERS OF BROTHERS’ FAMILIES..
Family of the month is Br. Al Obuchowski and his family.
Past GRAND KNIGHTS IN ATTENDANCE:
Cella, Barone, Obuchowski, Meinsen, Crowder, Lee, Kasmerik. DiGregorio, Stevens, Gauthier, Walker, Jacobson, LaFrance, Buttimer, Garry, Donovan, Sakraida, (Highlighted present) PGN Jones.
22. THE CHAPLAIN OFFERED CLOSING PRAYER.
23. THE GRAND KNIGHT ADJOURNED THE MEETING APPROXIMATELY 9:33 PM.
THIS REPORT IS GIVEN TO THE BEST OF MY MEMORY AND THE NOTES I TOOK AT THE MEETING.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED MERRILL D. PHELAN
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