Business Meeting Minutes

GK Report -

• Working on a Budget for the upcoming year

• Received a Thank you Card from Totus Tuis thanking the knights for providing Lunch

• Eucharistic Congress to be held Aust 30th and 31st in Charlotte

• Oktoberfest on Saturday October 12th at the school. Knights are requested to cook hot dogs and Burgers supplied by school from 0900 till 1300

• All knights who will be volunteering for Fish fry need to have safe environment training completed

• Outstanding Balance Report- Deputy and Chancellor to help

• Father Dimock has agreed to be our Chaplain. Has grown up in and around the Knights. He has offered Spiritual advice to anyone in need.

• Father Dimock is holding a “Pint with a Priest” meeting at New Serum Brewing Company every 4th Monday of each month at 6pm. All are welcome.

• 100 club is a go, tickets have been ordered.

• There are other raffle procedures that will be looked into by the Fund Raising Committee., IE: Lower ticket prices proposed by Tony D’Mello.

• We can have 1 more raffle yet this calendar year.

• We will need to donate $ 500 to continue having a banner in the gymnasium.

Treasurer Report –

Checking Acct Balance $ 23,041.10.

100 Club Ticket sales to start in September. Greg Miller to order tickets

Need Knights to Sell after Masses to start drawing in October

Treasurer and Grand Knight to meet with Michael Becker about BBQ Pit, Raffles, Casino Night, Bingo, 50/50

• Outstanding Dues Balances- several members still need to take care of dues. Please take care of ASAP. If you are experiencing financial difficulties, please talk to the GK. He can authorize waiving dues. Grand Knight, Deputy Grand Knight and Chancellor to Work on list.

Membership Report –

The council currently has 103 Active Members.

Other Reports

Our programs as Knights of Columbus should help provide encouragement, engagement and evangelization to our parish and the community. We pray that Our Lord will accomplish His will and lead us to holiness, helping us work towards being better men and better disciples.

Family Director – Chris Castille

• Family of the Month – Bill & Renee Washington

• Knight of the Month – Jim Bertrand

• Food for Families – Support Sister Mary Roberts Ministry. Knights are needed to bag up items and help load cars. We need to support Friday 6-8 pm and Saturday morning from about 8:30-12. The last one was 8/23 & 24. Many Knights came out over 2 days to make this a success. The next SMRM is 9/20 & 9/21.

Faith Director – Duane Krzysik

• Holy Hour and Adoration – Knights are signed up for Holy Hour and Adoration on the First Saturday of every month from 7 am to 8 am (immediately before mass). Next one is on Sep 7th.

• There is a drastic need to improve attendance at Men’s Night. More announcements everywhere are needed. Father Dimock has offered to stay in town that Thursday night. He requested we send an email to him and Father John to remind them of the event.

• Refreshments at Men’s night.

Community Director – Jim Bertrand

• Next Men’s Evening of Reflection – Thursday, September 5 @ 6:30pm in the Art Room.

• Support @ Sister Mary Roberts Ministry on Saturday 8/24 was a big success. Thanks to all for coming out. Next SMRM event is Saturday, 9/21.

• Oktoberfest will be held again this year on Saturday, October 12 – Knights will be grilling hot dogs from 9am – 1pm. Also, we’ll be hosting again the youth Soccer Challenge. This will take place around 11:30am – on the soccer field, after the 5K trail race is completed, will run for about 2 hours, or until everyone has competed. Provides an athletic outlet for young people ages 9 to 14 through penalty kick competition designed for players to demonstrate their skills. Materials have been ordered, Jim to coordinate with Erin Brinkley – to post sign up info in the school, and also add to the weekly bulletin. Anyone interested in helping this year to either cook or help with the soccer challenge, please sign up.

• Coats for Kids – Annual coat drive takes place in the fall and will be distributed just before Thanksgiving. Need to place initial order through supreme, and coordinate program. Bring new or gently worn coats to Narthex.

Life Director – Len Kobylus

• Had meeting with Special Olympics staff – seems they need a great deal of help

• Len to get a list of events and activities we can supply support for.

• Special Olympics is looking for a Swim Coach, anyone interested please contact Len.

• The “Pro-Life Prayer Chain for 2024” An event sponsored by Sacred Heart Church is tentatively scheduled for Sunday October 6th . Attendance has dwindled over the years. This event is open to all, not just Catholics. Len suggests inviting a neighbor. More announcements about the event would help.

4th Degree Report

o Anyone not receiving Fourth degree information that should, please see Darrell ASAP

o $100 gift card for VA Hospital approved

Insurance Report-

Unfinished/New Business –

Good of Order – Greg Miller, Bishop Jugis, Dan Krzysik, Pat Carson, Tamra Clemmons Esther Youngblood, Logan Afton’s Grandmother, Bill Washington, Leona Desch, Simon Desch, , Chuck Yelle, Anna Robinson and Sue Tuluri.

Next Meeting – September 24th 7 PM in the School Math Room.