Meeting Minutes 2019-2-5

MINUTES OF GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
KOFC COUNCIL 8157

February 5, 2019

The meeting was preceded by a 30-minute presentation on CERT, an emergency response organization currently serving Duncanville, Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Midlothian, Lancaster and Maypearl.

The meeting called to order at: 8:05 PM by Grand Knight Tom Greco.

The Grand Knight opened the meeting with an “Our Father” and the Pledge of Allegiance. 

• The Opening Ode was omitted.
• Minutes of the previous meeting were Approved as published.
• Introduction of new members: 
  • One transfer Leonardo Zapata, Business Administrator at Holy Spirit Catholic Church was approved. 
  • One previously approved transfer was introduced, Mark Gobert.

Grand Knight’s Report: (Tom Greco)

• SK Art Senato submitted his resignation as Warden and Youth Director due to his continuing health issues. 
  • Doug Maddox had volunteered to complete Art’s term as Warden. 
  • No other nominations were made and Doug was approved unanimously by a voice vote of the members present.

Treasurer’s Report: (Tom Greco for James Smith)

• The Treasurer’s report was accepted.

Financial Secretary’s Report: (Jeff Miller for Peter Perta)

• Membership stands at 243. 
• Approximately 41% of this year’s dues have been collected. 
• Committee of 1000 pins for this year are available. 
• All required reports have been submitted

Trustees Report:

• No report.

Committee Reports:

Community Activities: (Dan Murphy)

• Absent – No report

Knight Hands: (Allen Reitmeier)

• Two projects had been completed since the last meeting. 
• We have been approached to participate in this year’s PIP.
• Allen has been invited to join the PIP project selection committee.

Youth Activities Report: (Mike Moloughney)

• Absent – No report

Pro Life Committee Report: (Mike Moloughney)

• Absent – No report

Council Activities: (Andy Goza)

• Absent – No Report

First Degree Team: (Tom Greco)

• There will be a First Degree next week.  We have some candidates from Lancaster.

Membership Committee Report: (Keith Archer)

• Working with Cindy Meyer as to a date for a recruitment fair.

Retention Committee Report: (Wendell Jean Pierre)

• No report.

Awareness & Safe Environment Report: (Jorge Ruiz)

• The council’s online STORE is now open for business. Membership can now be paid for online. Council shirts are available and new products will be added soon.
• The Bishop of Dallas has published the List of Priests with credible allegations…

Church Activities: (James Smith)

• Absent – No report

Concessions Committee: (James Smith)

• Excused – No Report.

Health Committee Report: (Lou Lemons)

• Absent – Brother Lou’s health Flyer for February is on our website.
  • 10 Surprising Health Benefits of Love.

Family Activities: (Jeff Miller)

• Knight of the Month for February is Greg Warr. 
• Family of the Month of February is Doug and Diana Maddox.

Old Business:

1. Sacramental Gifts program was discussed. 
   • Council voted 16 – 8 to continue to explore the suggested program with the parish staff.

New Business:

1. Jorge Ruiz was appointed as the council Emergency Response Coordinator (ERC). 
2. Father Eugene thanked the Council for their gifts presented at his 25^th Anniversary celebration.  He also commented on the need for the members of the parish to unite in response to the current issues facing the church.

District Deputy Report: (Andy Goza)

• Absent – No Report.

Report of the 4th Degree: (Jim Russell)

• Next Assembly meeting will be February 14^th.  
• Still collecting flags for retirement ceremony next spring, Council 17111 is considering hosting the event. 
• The essay contest is planned for Bishop Dunne Catholic School. 
• Next exemplification will be in March in Wichita Falls. 
• The Assembly plans to hold a dinner on March 14^th for all Assembly members in good standing and their spouses.

The GK called for the Good of the Order. 

Meeting Adjourned at: 9:17 PM

Jim Russell,
Recording Secretary