Holy Spirit Council No. 11661 11300 W 103RD ST OVERLAND PARK KS 66214
Website: http://kofc11661.com/
Meeting Minutes of July 11, 2019
Call to Order: Grand Knight, Rick Trudell called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Warden’s Report: All were in possession of a valid membership card.
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Worthy State Advocate Michael Grothoff
Roll Call: Advocate and 2nd Year Trustee were absent.
Attendance: Present: 29, plus State Advocate and District Deputy. Total Membership: 330
Approval of Minutes: The minutes from the June 13, 2019 meeting were approved.
Installation of Officers
The Grand Knight called the meeting to Order and handed the gavel to Steve Glary, District Deputy for the Installation of Officers Ceremony. Michael Grothoff, State Advocate assisted Steve Glary with the induction of the Officers. At the conclusion of the Installation of Officers Ceremony, Steve Glary, District Deputy returned the gavel to Rick Trudell, Grand Knight for the year commencing July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020.
Grand Knight’s Report
The Grand Knight:
1.Gave thanks to Steve Glary, District Deputy, and Michael Grothoff, State Advocate for presiding over the installation of this year’s Officers;
2.Recognized the newest Hall of Fame members, Bud Maskill, Jack McGranaghan, and Vince Kobolt inducted at the June Knights’ Award Dinner;
3.Announced to the Council this fiscal year marks the 25th Fraternal Year as Holy Spirit Council 11661;
4.Passed out the annual Directory which captures the Council’s events for the fiscal year July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020, the members contact information, and for the first time the business information pertaining to the Council members captured from the survey information given from last year; and
5.Circulated to each of the members present a copy of the proposed Budget for the Knights’ fiscal year July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020.
On motion duly made and seconded the proposed Budget for Knight’s fiscal year July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020, was passed.
Deputy Grand Knight Report
Justin Lillich – No report
Financial Reports
Treasurer
Tom Gaume reported:
Checking: $18,779.64
Less earmarks for Chapel/Coats for Kids/Baby Bottles $8,406.83
Remainder $10,372.81
Financial Secretary
The Grand Knight called on the Financial Secretary to give his report. The Financial Secretary, Greg Miller, gave some statistical information about the Council to those present including telling the Council we currently have 330 members. He then read the current bills to the Council for payment. They were:
1.Sharon Helling, (Communion Breakfast) ($625.00) $750.00 *
2.Omega Engraving, (Hall of Fame Name Badges) $ 51.00
3.Tom McChesney, (Evening Refreshments) $ 22.12
4.Fed Ex Office, (Printing Directories) $265.82
5.Rick Trudell, (Evening Food) $ 60.88
6.Financial Secretary Fee $663.50
7.K of C Supreme (Per Capital, Catholic $993.09
a.Advertising, & Culture of Life)
* Prior to making a motion the above bills be paid, a motion was duly made and seconded to increase the payment of Sharon Helling by 20% for a total of $750. The motion passed.
With the amended amount owed to Sharon Helling increased to $750, a motion was duly made and seconded to pay the above Council bills. The motion passed.
Lector’s Address
The Grand Knight called on the Lecturer to address the Counsel with his Program. Greg Brown, the Lecturer, was absent. Tom McChesney presented Greg Brown’s prepared remarks on the “Our Father” to the Council.
DIRECTOR’S REPORTS
Membership
The Grand Knight called on the Membership Director to give his report. Chad Eickholt, the Membership Director, announced there will be additional membership drives this year. He said instead of two, there will be four. He said there will be a membership drive on a weekend of the months of March, June, September and December. Finally, he reported he had three candidates interested in taking the 1st Degree.
PROGRAM DIRECTOR:
The Grand Knight called on the Program Director to give his report. Rich Triola, the Program Director, reported the Council needed a Community Director, a required position.
FAITH DIRECTOR:
The Grand Knight called on the Faith Director to give his report. Everett Fritz, the Faith Director, had no report to give to the Council
FAMILY DIRECTOR:
The Grand Knight called on the Family Director to give his report. John Weber, the Family Director, was absent and the Grand Knight gave his report for him.
The Grand Knight reported John received a thank you note to the Council from Mary Winne, Jack’s widow, thanking us for the $50.00 donation to the KS Children’s Service League in his memory. A thank you note was received last month from the league. Further, he reported the head count at the last Community Breakfast held June 30 was 60 adults and 10 children.
LIFE DIRECTOR:
The Grand Knight called on the Life Director to provide his report. Dave Boone, the Life Director reported:
oThe Baby Bottle results so far this year are $6652.16 and still counting. He said last year’s result was a record high of $6,452.16 He said we may continue to exceed it this year.;
oThe Wyandotte Pregnancy Center Fund Raiser will be held September 5 at the Overland Park Convention Center. He has three tables reserved for the event. He said the guest speaker will be the actress who played the lead role in the movie Unplanned.;
oIn September or October the Council will take one day and participate in the 40 Days for Life Program.; and
oHe welcomed those present to join either a Friday or Sunday session of Men of Faith and Spirit, a Program sponsored by the Knights. On Friday the Group meets at 9:00 after the 8:30 Mass and at 7:30 on Sundays.
Unfinished Business
The Grand Knight asked whether anyone had any unfinished business to bring up. Ken O’Bryan stood and was recognized.
Ken O’Bryan informed the Counsel the Play along Football ticket sales start the weekend of July 27 and 28. He said it runs for six consecutive weeks. He emphasized the event is the second largest fund raiser for the Council.
NEW BUSINESS
With Unfinished Business being concluded the Grand Knight asked whether anyone had any new business to bring up with the Council. Rich Triola stood and was recognized.
Brother Triola emphasized the importance of recruiting to the Council. He suggested more men would join the Knights if they appreciated all the good work and deeds Knights did. In an effort to capitalize on the Knights good works and deeds for recruitment, Brother Triola asked members to wear the Knights brand whenever they did anything. To facilitate the wearing of the Knights’ brand Brother Triola said he was taking orders for t-shirts, hats, etc. to place with Supreme. He indicated the cost of a t-shirt was $20 and a baseball cap was $10. He said he had prices for other things too.
He closed by saying those interested could contact him after the meeting.
Also, under new business, the Grand Knight reported Greg Davis was chairing the annual Royal game outing. He said Greg could not be here tonight, but reported to him he had picked September 13, 2019, a Friday for the event. Grand Knight reported Brother Knight Davis had calculated a 40 person response at $50 a person as a break even number. For 40 people, the cost of tickets would be $1,200.00 (plus $20.00 for bus parking) and the cost of the chartered bus would be $798.25 or a total of $2,018.25. A motion was made and approved to expend the $2,018.25 as an upfront cost.
FOURTH DEGREE REPORT:
The Grand Knight called upon Dan Hageman to give the 4th Degree report.
Dan reported:
The Assembly was not meeting in July or August.;
The Bishop Ward Picnic would be held August 2 at the Knights’ Hall in Shawnee, Kansas like last year.;
The Chalice Dinner would be held October 12, 2019,
8 Honor Guard Members were present at the 4th of July Mass at Holy Spirit.; and
The next Assembly Meeting would be September 16, 2019.
STATE ADVOCATE COMMENTS:
The Grand Knight extended an invitation for the State Advocate, Michael Gothoff, to address the Council. The State Advocate was recognized and invited everyone to attend the State Convention next year. He said the guest speaker at the event would be Abbey Johnson, the actual pro-abortion advocate who turned pro-life and Catholic convert who is the subject matter of the book and movie title Unplanned.
Also, he said the State Council was seeking advertisement, Statewide, for next year’s event.
Finally, he addressed the question what impact the new Regalia requirement was having on the 4th Degree Honor Guard turnout. He talked openly about it and in his concluding remark indicated he thought it was having a negative impact because the purpose of changing was an attempt to get younger Knights to become Honor Guard members. Instead he said, the State of Kansas has not seen this result and the older members are choosing to retire from the Honor Guard verses buying the new Regalia uniforms.
DISTRICT DEPUTY COMMENTS:
The Grand Knight extended an invitation for the District Deputy, Steve Glary, to address the Council.
The District Deputy congratulated the Council on reaching 25 years of service. He encouraged the Council to make use of their summer social time to recruit men to the Order. He concluded his remarks by informing the Council the Ascension Assembly is having a Flag Retirement Ceremony on December 4.
INSURANCE AGENT REPORT
John Lawrence, Field Agent, john.lawrenec@kofc.org. Also, John A. Mahon (Field Agent). Phone 785-408-8806, Fax 785-408-8801, email john.mahon@kofc.org Address is Knights of Columbus Insurance, 1275 SW Topeka Blvd. Topeka, KS 66612. Anyone having Ins. needs, please contact him.
FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Prayers Requested
Before closing the meeting the Grand Knight asked whether any Brother Knight wished to request prayers for the sick and distressed. Names mentioned were:
Sandy Fritz who is undergoing cancer surgery July 16;
Bob Ronetti, and
Jerri Lipke, the wife of past Knight Bob Lipke, who died last week.
ADORATION
There were 5 members present for Adoration on Thursday night.
50 / 50 DRAWING
The winner of the 50/50 drawing was Tom Swortwood.
The meeting closed with a Hail Mary at 8:30 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Everett Fritz, II, Recorder
Insurance Agent Report
John A. Mahon is the new agent. His phone is 785-408-8806, fax 785-408-8801, email john.mahon@kofc.org, address is Knights of Columbus Insurance, 1275 SW Topeka Blvd. Topeka, KS 66612. Contact him with your insurance needs.
District Deputy Report
Steve Glary, 913-302-6500, reported that the State Convention was successful and enjoyable. He made a point that the Rosary plays a powerful role in undermining abortion. Sonograms prove that the life of the unborn is obvious.
Steve drove home that Supremes’ youth protection and (no cost) background check is good for the council, good for the kids and parents, and good for the parish.
Star Council award gives the council a $4.50 rebate per member.
FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Prayers Requested.
John Weber mentioned Richard “Rolly” Rollins, grandson of Dick and Joan Korek, has passed away. He loved the Lenten dinners, working the balloons with his grandparents, the clowns.
George Wirtz, a new born, is struggling with heart issues.
Adoration Chapel Report
Jerry Gerstberger said 11 were present last night. Adoration hour begins at 7:00, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy starts at 7:20 followed by the Rosary at 7:30.
AFTER CLOSING PRAYERS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED
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