Business Meeting Minutes

GK Report : Bill Riippi

• State Directory has been updated

• Working on calendar and budget for upcoming year

• Catholic Daughters are interested in working with us on upcoming projects

• Received letter of appreciation from Mitch Miller from the VA Hospital, for our donations and assistance he has received from Deputy Grand Knight Darrell Kimball.

• Council received two awards from the State Council. Life Award 2023 and

• 1st Place Family Award 2023

• Received notice that our banners in the gym will be taken down. Seemed to be a minor misunderstanding as they have been up for a number of years. GK will discuss with Michael Becker.

• Next SMRM set up after 5 on August 23rd and event on August 24th 8:30 till Noon

• Past Due dues? Please get current or see GK for assistance.

• $200 donation for Jamaican Trip approved- Logan to take care of

• $260 sponsorship fee for China Grove “Price of Freedom Museum” approved

• A subcommittee to be set up to explore what we need to do to get Mother Cabrini on $20 bill

Treasurer Report : Logan Afton

• Updated account balances

• Will see Michael Becker about when we can hold Bingo events then apply for permits

• Would like to brainstorm new ideas for fundraising this year

• Casino Night was discussed as a possibility

• Winners for June 100 Club: Jim Bertrand, Rodney Power, Glenn Thompson

• Winners for July 100 Club: Rodney Power, Ricard Morrell?, Pious Travini?

• That concludes the 2023-24 100 Club

Family Director Report: Chris Castille

• Knight of the Month: _________________

• Family of the Month: _________________

Community Report: Jim Bertrand

• Soccer Challenge coming up, usually coincides with Octoberfest. Kids show their soccer skills.

• Coats for Kids – Matching BOGO on purchases of coats until the end of August.

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.

Fourth Degree : Darrel Kimball

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

• $100 gift card for VA Hospital approved

Good of Order:

• Greg Miller, Bishop Jugis, Esther Youngblood, Logan Afton’s Grandmother, Bill Washington, Leona Desch, Simon Desch, District Deputy’s wife Brenda, Chuck Yelle, Anna Robinson and Sue Tuluri.

NEXT BUSINESS MEETING AUGUST 27th