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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ST. MARY OF SORROWS COUNCIL #8600 RECORDER NOTES
NOTES OF ST. MARY OF SORROWS COUNCIL #8600 MEETING, 5/2/06 :
1. THE GRAND KNIGHT CALLED MEETING TO ORDER AT 8:03 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 MEETING,
Minutes for last two meetings read and approved as amended.
7. REPORT OF ADMISSION COMMITTEE:
Three transfers John J. McCole Kevin Bohli James D. Kenny
Three New Applicants John B. Post Luke V. McDade Alfredo E. Farias
All voted and approved
8. GRAND KNIGHT’S REPORT: GRAND KNIGHT REPORTED.
Reviewed May upcoming events: 6th – Special Olympics Mother’s Day Weekend – Spaghetti Dinner and Pancake Breakfast 11th – Golf Outing at Twin Lakes 16th – First Degree Ceremony 19th – Memorial Mass at 7:00 PM for deceased brothers with food & refreshments afterwards 20th – Arthritis Walk June 9th-11th Celebrate Fairfax June 18th – Va State Nationals Baseball Game vs. NY Yankees June 25th – Family Picnic & GN Appreciation Day July 29th - Cooking diner at Point of Hope Camp for kids Aug 5th – Sera Club cookout for Seminarians at OSMH Aug 13th – Council Baseball Game Nationals vs Mets
Still looking for help finding a carport or awning for bacon/sausage cookers.
9. READING OF BILLS AND CORRESPONDENCE:
We received a card of thanks from Glenn & Maureen Cassidy for the Storage Shed the Knights constructed for them. Special thanks to Tim Shea and Bob Richy.
We received a letter from Laura Leydon, Faculty Advisor at Robinson Secondary School. She thanks us for past assistance and asks our help again. This year they are planning a graduation party with a twist. They will be inviting all special needs students and their friends to join in the festivities. She asks if we can provide both financial assistance and provide volunteers to help man the games (June 2cd 6:00-9:30).
10..CHAPLAIN’S REPORT: . None.
11. TREASURER’S REPORT:
Month of April income $14K+ with a net of $9K. $126K total assets.
12. FINANCIAL SECRETARY REPORT:
Took in $18K in last couple of weeks. (not included in balance above).
13. AUDITORS AND TRUSTEES –
None
14. VOCATIONS –
Reminder Fr. Bashista is director of vocations and maintains a web site full of useful information.
Also reminded us that we sponsor Seminarian Christopher Davis.
15. .SERVICE PROGRAMS, COMMITTEE REPORTS:
0. Membership – REPORT BY Johnny Restivo
Pointed out that Mariner has all upcoming degree ceremonies. Second degree on 25th at St. John Bosco. Message to go out tomorrow as a reminder for all who have not advanced to second and third degree status.
A. CHURCH – REPORT BY Tom Gilding
Mentioned memorial mass that GN described. Registry book will be in Church Office.
Sanctuary of Life has now had an area identified for its location. We are working on a concept for the sanctuary.
B. COMMUNITY –. Gene Molinelli / Br. Burbank
Tim Shea lead April Improve a Home Projects. Did two group homes and others. Still have some more work we will be doing over the next few weeks.
Highway cleanup program will be done this weekend by Boy Scouts.
Arthritis Walk is coming on May 20th. Please help.
Kovar was just completed. Collected just under $11K over the weekend and expect to get to $14K when all is added in.
Celebrate Fairfax coming up in June. Please volunteer.
Special Olympics needs about ten more Knights for this coming weekend.
All activities published on web site.
C. COUNCIL – George Wassif
PGN Cella will give check for $34K+ in car raffle ticket sales. Will net $20.8K+. Fr. Barkett has requested some of this money be devoted to Youth Programs.
D. FAMILY - Carlos Otel
John Larosa has reserved Shelter C at Burke Lake Park for June 25th.
May 13th/14th for Spaghetti and Pancakes.
. E. YOUTH – Rich Houlihan
Br. Wilkerson reported on youth activities. Junior dance at Paul VI dance coming up
Report on Scouts was read.
Scout Charters are back with new frames and would like to hang in the OSMH
Br. Russ DeRose reported on soup suppers. Also tour of Capital.
Will be distributing Beenie Babies for Baghdad. Need volunteers for white water trip in June.
16. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None.
17. NEW BUSINESS: -
Br. Lee moved that we donate $200 for the Robinson Partners Club Into the Night Graduation party for special needs students. Seconded by Br. Sakraida.
Voted and approved.
Br. Walker moved we release $3,000 for scholarships. Seconded by Br. Jacobson.
Voted and approved.
18. DISTRICT DEPUTY REPORT:
Br. Curran delivered a report.
Items Covered: § State Convention coming up this week. § Commended Council 8600 for Kovar and other activities we support. § Continued support for Paul VI Peer Mentoring Program
19. REPORT OF THE 4TH DEGREE:
PGN Lee reported on recent 4th Degree events held.
May 17th 4th Degree meeting. Will be starting election process so please attend.
20. FIELD AGENT REPORT: - 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..
Awards distributed:
Br. Jeff Smith – not present April Knight of Month - Br. Russ DeRose Family of the Month – Tim Shea (not present) For winning Chili Cook-off, PAUL MALTAGLIATI was presented with the rotating plaque PGN Gavel awarded to Br. Curt Meinsen Awarded Honorary Lifetime Membership Award to PGN Paul Gauthier
Br. McFarland delivered a Good of the Order Discussion.
Br. Obuchowski offered a welcome to newest member PGN Jack McCole.
Past GRAND KNIGHTS IN ATTENDANCE:
Cella, Barone, Obuchowski, Meinsen, Crowder, Lee, Kasmerik. DiGregorio, Stevens, Gauthier, Walker, Jacobson, LaFrance, Buttimer, Garry, Donovan, Sakraida, PGN Jones (highlighted names present). And Br. Poumade., Br. Curran.
22. THE GK OFFERED CLOSING PRAYER.
23. THE GRAND KNIGHT ADJOURNED THE MEETING APPROXIMATELY 9:13 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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