Meeting Minutes July 2023
MINUTES OF COUNCIL GENERAL MEETING
Dining Room
07/06/2023
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at 7:31 P.M.
OPENING PRAYER : Our Father by Grand Knight
PLEDGE OF ALLIEGANCE AND OPENING ODE by Grand Knight
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: P=PRESENT, A=ABSENT, EX=EXCUSED
CHAPLAIN: FR. STEVE ANTES: EX
GRAND KNIGHT: MIKE FITZGERALD P WARDEN: EFRAIN OCHOA: P
DEP GRAND KNIGHT: MARC EVANS: EX INSIDE GUARD: GAMALIEL HERNANDEZ : P
CHANCELLOR: PAUL RYAN: P OUTSIDE GUARD: RUSSELL LEROY: P
FINANCIAL SECRETARY: PETE PERTA: P LECTURER: JAMES RUSSELL: P
TREASURER: JAMES SMITH: P 1ST YR TRUSTEE: DAN SCHNIEDER: EX
RECORDER: ROBERT NIETO P 2ND YR TRUSTEE: DAVID DYBALA: P
ADVOCATE: RUSSELL GULLY: P 3RD YR TRUSTEE: TOM GRECO: P
ARE ALL PRESENT IN POSSESSION OF A CURRENT MEMBERSHIP CARD: per Warden: Yes
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
June Meeting minutes are ready, but not published. We will postpone approval until the next meeting
GRAND KNIGHT’S REPORT:
Spanish Speaking Members -At the June Officers and Directors meeting the main topic of discussion was how to incorporate information in Spanish at our general membership meetings. This is for the benefit of our new Spanish-speaking members. The decision was made to use an application that translates in real time and is projected onto a screen. This is in development and will be implemented in the near future.
Academic Scholarship Program –Two applications have been received for our student scholarship program. The two applicants are daughters of two current Knights. The scholarship committee consisting of Dan Murphy, Mike Fitzgerald, and Steve Zehnder are reviewing the two applications and a decision will be made soon.
Rummage Sale –This is part of the Fall Festival but will take place on two 3-day weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) the weekends of August 4th and August 11th. Knight Hands will be needed for table set up on Saturday, July 7th.
Knights of Columbus State Convention at Sheraton Report–The meeting took place 05/05-07/2023 in Dallas. This was the first time our current Grand Knight, Mike Fitzgerald, attended as a delegate. Last year’s delegate at the state convention was Tom Greco. Mike said it a wonderful experience, and Mike thanked the Council for sending him as a delegate. The Texas State Council Deputy would read motions to be considered would say in rapid fire “Is there any discussion three times in succession, then hit the gavel and declare “Approved.” The best event was a speech by Ron Gay. He said the most important people in the world are Dads. “You are the most important people in the lives of your family. Put your phone in your pocket and spend time with your family. “
Jim Kowalski was the director at the registration desk at the Convention. Several volunteers from our Council manned the registration desk.
Jorge Ruiz was the Vice President for the Diocese of Dallas Chapter, and he played a big part in the planning of this great event. He also helped in creating the Program for the Convention.
Cardinal Daniel from The Diocese of Houston-Galveston celebrated the Mass on Saturday, and our own Bishop Burns celebrated the Mass on Sunday. He spoke about the Allen Outlet Mall tragedy.
He attended a breakout session on recruiting new members. Simply ask the prospect, “Do you want to help our priest(s)?” If they answer, yes, ask them to join our K of C group, as many of our service projects are done at the request of our priests. If the answer is no, move on to another prospect. Don’t waste your time.
At the convention, you always had to show your registration card to enter the ballroom.
A presentation was made indicating that the original mission of Christopher Columbus was not to discover the New World but rather spread the Good News via evangelization and share the message that through His passion, death, and resurrection, Jesus had saved all of Mankind.
Bowl for the Knight of the Year –The bowl is still at the engraver’s per Jim Russell
Thirty Year Ordination Celebration/Farewell Celebration for Fr. Steve and Fr. Eugene –Two knights, Steve Zehnder and David Dybala were co-Masters of Ceremony. Many other knights and their families were in attendance. The event was well attended.
Wheelchairs/Shower Chairs -Alan Reitmeier notified our GK he has 5 wheelchairs and 2 shower chairs that need a new home. Russell Leroy will contact the church office and find out if they can be stored on the walking track above the gym after rummage sale items are removed from the walking track.
Treasurer’s Report
James Smith shared with the Council the amounts for the month of June of our deposits, expenditures and account balance.
Financial Secretary Report:
Peter Perta
Membership stands at 219
We have two new members who joined on 06/08/2023
Daniel Kendall and Horacio Hurtado –not present at this meeting
Pat McLain achieved the status of Honorary Member for 25 years of service. Annual dues for an Honorary Member are $10 and are waived for a Life Member
Membership dues collected stand at 60%
Paul Ryan has sent a mid-year e-mail blast as a remainders to those who have not paid their 2023 annual dues.
Our membership goal is to bring in 13 new members between July 1st (now) and June 30, 2024.
Council taxes were submitted.
The Knight in Need fund was used to assist the family of our Brother Knight Eric Conner with funeral expenses. Several Knights have made donations and the fund now stands at $???.??.
Supreme has reimbursed us for the RSVP program and Food for Families
Financial Audit is due in August 2023
Bill Dover, former District Deputy, has requested to transfer back to K of C 8157; he has been at St. Elizabeth helping the K of C there. He is a long time parishioner here at HSCC and is a past District Deputy.
Peter Perta took time to present the budget for the second time. The budget was approved at our last meeting. The budget requires a second approval at a second meeting. A motion was made in this meeting, and the motion was passed. The budget was approved. For details on the budget, please contact Peter Perta.
Faith- Deacon Al- Absent
Director for Church Activities: Dan Murphy – Absent
Family – Jose Montoya is considering position
Director for Life -Mike Moloughney encouraged everyone to see the new movie, The Sound of Freedom. It deals with the sex trafficking trade; he mentioned that sex trafficking is occurring here in Dallas and will build awareness.
Membership/Admissions– SK Russell Gully- the membership committee met with one candidate this evening, Jorge Perez. Russell made a motion to accept Jorge as a new member, the motion was seconded and passed. Adan Luna is Jorge Perez’s sponsor.
Baseball Concessions- James Smith – No report; season is over
Health Director –Robert Nieto stated a blood drive with Carter Blood Care was held on 06/25/2023, and it was successful. Over 21 units were donated. Another blood drive may be scheduled for October 2023
Knight Hands- SK David Dybala-Three knights, Jose Montoya, David Ybarra, and David Dybala helped Fr. Eugene move to his new parish.
Recruitment: Jim Kurowski. He will meet with out two new priests and introduce them to our organization. Jorge Ruiz said he may be available to help with recruitment.
Retention – SK Paul Ryan- No report
Safe Environment: SK Russell Leroy –No report
New Business
New Chalice -Our Parochial Vicar, Fr. Manny does not have his own chalice. Jim Russell recommended that we allow him to pick a chalice from a catalogue. Our council will cover the cost of this gift. A motion was made, and the motion passed.
ACTS Cookbook –David Dybala is asking for recipes for the soon the be printed ACTS Cookbook
DISTRICT DEPUTY REPORT- DD KEBRON ALEXANDER-Absent
GOOD OF THE ORDER:
FAMILY OF THE MONTH- Jack Ramsden Family
KNIGHT OF THE MONTH: Past Grand Knight Jim Russell
GRAND KNIGHT’S SUMMARY-
PRAYER REQUEST– We pray for those who lost their lives in the Allen Outlet Mall shooting and for first responders and for personal requests
CLOSING PRAYER and CLOSING ODE: Hail Mary
50/50 Raffle – who was the winner and what were his winnings?
General membership 50/50 – whose name was drawn and what was his winnings or possible winnings?
Meeting Adjourn 8:25pm
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