KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Father Lawless Council 1534 Monday March 16, 2015 at 7:00 pm MINUTES 1. Call to Order Grand Knight WAGNER called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. 2. Warden's Report The acting Warden, Br TIEDE, reported that all present were in possession of current membership cards and rosaries. 3. Opening Prayer Grand Knight WAGNER led us in our opening prayer. 4. Roll Call of Officers Position Grand Knight Chaplain Deputy Grand Knight Financial Secretary Chancellor Recorder Treasurer Advocate Warden Inside Guard Outside Guard Trustee Year 1 Trustee Year 2 Trustee Year 3 Lecturer Name Delmer Wagner Father Rick Dale Toni Gerry Gieni Paul Ellis Chris Gieni Al Rossler Marcel Gagnon John Metz Wayne Voytilla Andrew Gallagher Bob Tiede Milt Bonar Dave Duncan Grant Rathwell Present x x x x Absent x x x x x x x x x x x 5. Opening Ode 6. Previous Minutes Motion #19-2015 … Grand Knight WAGNER declared that the minutes of the previous meeting dated February 16, 2015 be adopted as presented. Carried 7. Report of the Admission Committee and Reading of Applications Nothing new to report. 8. Grand Knight's Report As always, we are encouraging all Knights and parishioners (and anybody else for that matter) to sign up for the Father J. McGivney Guild. Please sign up people and give out blessed rosaries to those who join. If you need more rosaries, pamphlets and other informational items, please see your Grand Knight. Anyone wanting to be inspired should have been at our Basketball Free Throw on Sunday, March 8. Aside from the wonderful sportsmanship and skill demonstrated by all the youngsters, the inspirational moment of the day was when a completely blind boy (Matthew Furnell) participated and made two baskets to the loud cheers of all those assembled. It was a very proud day for him and his mother, Patty. Matthew may not be able to see, but, as his mother states, “His determination makes up for it …. There is nothing he will not try.” What a wonderful example and inspiration for the rest of us! Thanks Brother Andrew Gallagher and all the volunteers who made this such a successful event! A submission has been made to Columbia Magazine for the Knights in Action section. Thanks to all those who helped with the Spring Fling Ticket Sales at the Co-op and Superstore. Some individuals had as many as five shifts. It is always my dream that we have enough Knights volunteering that no one should have more than one shift. Perhaps this is a conversation for another day. Collectively we need to look for positive ways to engage our membership. This year, I had several people comment on having a meeting on Family Day. While this is not the first time we have had a meeting on a holiday, perhaps this is a consideration we need to take seriously given that we are a family oriented organization. Let’s keep this in mind when we set our new calendar in August of 2015. Please promote the upcoming Dinner Theatre that Father Lawless is hosting in partnership with St. Margaret School. Thanks Marcel for all your groundwork on this. Please reserve April 24 on your calendar. This is one you will not want to miss. See poster attached. Thanks to all those who helped with the Recruitment Blitz, Pancake Breakfasts and selling of Spring Fling Tickets, etc., etc., etc. Many hands make for light work. I realize that it may seem very early to be talking about our Awards Night and Installation of Officers scheduled for Friday, June 19, but experience tells me that the best way to guarantee a good turnout out is to encourage members to get the date on their calendars early. This is our annual opportunity to celebrate our Council and hopefully develop new leadership potential. On March 15, 2008, Pope Benedict XVI approved a decree recognizing the heroic virtue of Fr. McGivney. The Pope's declaration significantly advanced the process toward sainthood. The declaration allows Catholics to refer to McGivney with the title "Venerable Servant of God". You can help with this cause by signing people up for the Guild. Check out the Guild by clicking on this live link: http://www.fathermcgivney.org/en/index.html 9. Chaplain's Message Fr RICK spoke about eulogies. Our bishop has said that it is not proper form to have eulogies at Masses for funerals. The funeral liturgy focuses on the fact that Jesus died and rose again. We should focus on what he has done for us, and our participation in this death and resurrection. It should not be about a person's achievements or legacy, but their faith, and our faith. Eulogies were never a part of the Mass, so it is wrong to think that it is traditional. We adopted it from the protestant churches. While it is something good, a funeral Mass is simply not the appropriate place for it. Fr RICK believes some people need it, and it's helpful to them, but a better place would be at the reception. 10. Advocate’s Report Nothing new to report. 11. Treasurer's Report COUNCIL 1534 Balance, January 31, 2015 Income for February Expense for February Balance, at February 28, 2015 $ $ $ $ COLUMBUS HOME Balance, January 31, 2015 Income for February Expenses for February Balance, at February 28, 2015 $ $ $ $ TERM DEPOSITS Council #1534 GIC (Savings) Total $10,180,28 $10,180.28 CONVENTION ACCOUNT Balance as of February 28, 2015 Total $6960.08 $6,960.08 Br ROSSLER was not present to give his report. 12. Bills & Communications Motion #20-2015 … It was moved by brother L'HEUREUX; seconded by brother GALLAGHER that the following bills and communications are dealt with as indicated. Carried -Post 12.1 Thank you card from Holy Trinity RCSSD -New Business 12.2 Rock the Mount funding request 12.3 Funding request from Vanier's cheerleading team 12.4 Call for resolutions from state 12.5 Funding request from Camp Lemieux -Receive & File 12.6 13. Reports of Officers / Directors / Committee Heads – Br TONI 13.1 Council Activities – Br ROSSLER Br ROSSLER was not present. 13.2 Spring Fling Raffle – Br ROSSLER Br ROSSLER was not present. 13.3 Family Director - Br ROSSLER Br ROSSLER was not present. 13.4 Men's Spiritual Weekend 2016 - Br ROSSLER Br ROSSLER was not present, so Grand Knight WAGNER spoke on his behalf Some of the speakers have been confirmed. A reminder that this is not only for catholic gentlemen, but any man who wishes to attend. 13.5 Publicity - Br BONAR There will be a pancake breakfast on Mar 29, and we will hold the draw for spring fling at same time. The next Knights of Columbus Mass at St. Joseph's will be on Apr 11. The next council meeting will be Apr 20. The dinner theatre hosted by our council will be on Apr 24. Posters will be distributed, and announcements have been sent to the Moose Jaw Express, Times Herald, and Shaw Cable. 13.6 Church & Parish Director - Br BONAR The last parish meeting was not well attended, but there was discussion about setting up a fundraising meeting. This will not happen until after the Easter season. 13.7 Admissions Chairman - Br ELLIS Br ELLIS was not present. 13.8 Membership Director - Br GAGNON We had our blitz, though it was not very successful. We need to talk to people more. Don't bug them, but get the conversation started. Plant the seed. Perhaps we have been too timid. Just one quick mention to every man in our parish would help. 13.9 Moose Jaw Knights - Br GAGNON They will be discussing the family picnic that is put on by both councils at their next meeting. That meeting will likely be in April. 13.10 Community Director - Br HARRISON Br HARRISON was not present. 13.11 Culture of Life Director - Br L'HEUREUX A new list of calendar items was distributed, highlighting various pro-life related events and activities. There was also discussion regarding a resolution for state concerning Parental Consent, but that is highlighted later in these minutes. 13.12 Basketball Free Throw - Br GALLAGHER Br GALLAGHER expressed his thanks all knights, including those from council 9760, with special thanks to Marcel, and Dale. It was a great event, with more students participating this year than last year. 13.13 Retention Committee - Br TONI There was a meeting just before our council meeting, with some tough decisions being made. There are currently 20 knights still un-paid. One of them is a senior knight who is not in good health. His dues will be paid for by the council, and he will be sent a card. The committee members believe they can get most of the other members to pay. 13.14 Program Director - Br TONI Nothing new to report. 13.14 Dinner Theatre - Br GAGNON The plays that the school puts on are normally only done once. He thought it would be a good idea to fundraise and get more use out of them. We will sell 150 to 160 seats max. Br GAGNON has already had lots of help from some of our knights (Craig with his art, and Al with his carpentry) Tickets are on sale, with 30 being sold already. They will be sold at all masses, and are also available at the rectory and Church of our Lady. 14. Old Business 14.1 Sponsorship of Knight to attend SPLA Convention (Apr 24-25) A reminder that any brothers wishing to attend will be provided funds previously set aside. 14.2 Sponsorship of bus to transport students to March for Life (May 7) Travel to and from the march site will be provided to those who want it. 14.3 Letter to MPs (Re: Assisted Suicide issue) This issue still needs our attention and our voice, so please send letters. 14.4 Support for Heartland Hospice Moose Jaw Grand Knight WAGNER re-iterated the state of this organization, and will leave this item on old business to keep it fresh in our minds. Perhaps in the future we help the organization out, whether it be monetarily or with our time. He and Br TONI mentioned their recent meetings, issues, and advances of the organization. 14.5 Request from CWL to partner with Knights on purchase of new tables Fr RICK mentioned that it may be too early to make a decision, and that more research and discussion should take place. There is certainly a need for them, but there are more pressing needs within the church at the moment. It sounds like the CWL were hoping to acquire new tables for their upcoming convention, but it is now too late to order and have them arrive before then. Perhaps we will put this on hold to take time to figure out what we need. It was also mentioned that some of the tables could be made respectable again, with only minor maintenance (new screws) and some table-clothes. 14.6 Ideas to pursue from Building the Domestic Church document The was discussed earlier during the Grand Knights report. Please keep this in mind, and perhaps distribute it to potential brothers, or at the back of the church. 15. New Business 15.1 Nomination of delegates for State Convention Br GAGNON nominated Al Rossler for the Past Grand Knight position at the 2015 Knights of Columbus State Convention. Br GAGNON nominated Gerry Gieni as an alternate for the Grand Knight position at the 2015 Knights of Columbus State Convention. Br DUNCAN nominated Marcel Gagnon as an alternate for the Past Grand Knight Position. Motion #21-2015 … It was moved by brother LAD; seconded by brother TIEDE that Delmer Wagner be submitted as the Grand Knight deleage, Al Rossler as the Past Grand Knight delegate, Gerry Gieni as Grand Knight Alternate delegate, and Marcel Gagnon as Past Grand Knight Alternate delegate for the 2015 Knights of Columbus State Convention. Carried 15.2 Rock the Mount funding request We receive two letters from them, asking for funds for this year's event, which takes place on August 15. The theme will be 'The Divine Keeper'. Motion #22-2015 … It was moved by brother DUNCAN; seconded by brother BONAR that we donate $200 to the 2015 Rock the Mount event. Carried 15.3 Funding request from Vanier's cheerleading team We received a letter, asking for funds to support this year's event costs. Motion #23-2015 … It was moved by brother TIEDE; seconded by brother L'HEUREUX that we donate $200 to support the Vanier Cheerleading team. Carried 15.4 Moose Jaw Right to Life banquet and presentation (Apr 17) Grand Knight WAGNER mentioned that council 9760 usually presents their donation check at this event, and asked if we should be doing the same. Motion #24-2015 … It was moved by brother L'HEUREUX; seconded by brother GOTTSELIG that we donate $1000 to the Moose Jaw Right to Life Banquet. Carried 15.5 Nomination committee: Election of officers for 2015-16 Grand Knight WAGNER will build the committee, and names will be put forward by them. Brs DUNCAN, TIEDE, and BONAR have volunteered to join this committee. 15.6 Call for resolutions from state Br L'HEUREUX suggested that parental consent should be officially endorsed by the Knights of Columbus. Perhaps this could be a resolution. Br GAGNON agreed, but said should not use language that is forceful. Motion #25-2015 … It was moved by brother L'HEUREUX; seconded by brother GERRY GIENI that our council will draft a resolution, requesting that State will support the Parental Consent initiative. Carried 15.7 Camp Monahan Br BONAR states that we had over $200 in the sales of shamrocks, which was $100 more than last year. Motion #26-2015 … It was moved by brother BONAR; seconded by brother DUNCAN that we top up this year's shamrock sales from $212.85 to $300, and donate it to camp Monahan. Carried 15.7 Camp Lemieux We received a letter requesting funds, with a suggested donation of $5 per member of our council. Br DUNCAN mentioned that we do not normally give a per capita request, as we were not part of the district when it was implemented. Motion #27-2015 … It was moved by brother GAGNON; seconded by brother TIEDE that we postpone this item until the next meeting. Carried 15.8 State Convention Delegates Cost Motion #28-2015 … It was moved by brother DUNCAN; seconded by brother GALLAGHER that we cover the costs of our delegates to be sent to the 2015 State convention. Carried 15.9 Presentation of Family of the Month awards Grand Knight WAGNER presented the Family of the Month award for February to Bob and Debbie Tiede. The March Family of the Month award goes to Lee Moyse and his family. 16. Lecturer – Br RATHWELL Br RATHWELL was not present. 17. Good of the Order We will keep in our prayers: Judy Dixon Br LYONS' sister in law, Betty-Anne Demeter Henry Schenner's wife, Bernadette Jean Heisler Br BIDEN’s brother, Leonard Br BIDEN Br ZUMSTEIN’s grandmother, Lil Bemis Br GALLAGHER's friend, Rodney Br PETROVIC Br CARTER Br L’HEUREUX Br LAW’s wife, Mary Br DAYNE Br RIEGER’s wife, Marian Br GORKOFF Br TREMBLAY Br MARR The Life Runners group Br HILDEBRANDT's mother, Susan Hildebrandt Br Alex Cananan Br Gallagher's niece, Rachel Diane Stark 18. Closing Prayer Grand Knight WAGNER led us in a closing prayer, the time being 8:56 pm. 19. Closing Ode
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