July 2016

The Council Business Meeting was called to order by the Grand Andy Sciacca Chris Cushing at 7:30 PM.   Warden’s Report – All council members in attendance possessed a current membership card.   All present knelt for the Lord’s Prayer.   Warden, SK Walter Kuehn led the council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The following officers were in attendance at the Business Meeting:
E	Chaplain: Fr. Bob Diegelman	E	Advocate: Chris Cushing
P	Grand Knight: Andy Sciacca	P	Warden: Walter Kuehn
E	Deputy Grand Knight: Ken Johnston	E	Inside Guard:  Ralph Cooper
E	Chancellor: Dave Kuboushek	E	Outside Guard:  Willie Towell
P	Recorder: Don Williams	P	Trustee (3rd Yr.): Art Saraphis
P	Financial Secretary: Mike O’Kane	P	Trustee (2nd Yr.): Walter Preddy
P	Treasurer: Mike Memrick	P	Trustee (1st Yr.):  Dan McGinty
P	Lecturer: Paul Hilchey
(P) Present   (A) Absent  (E) Excused  (X) Attended after Roll Call

 

5. The Opening Ode was sung.

 

5. Chaplain’s Message – No report due to Fr. Diegelman not present

 

5. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting – Don Williams:
   • Motion made, seconded and minutes approved.

 

5. Report of Admissions Committee and Reading of Applications – Chris Cushing
   • Application for membership read for Martin Kurin.  After discussion motion was made, seconded  and Martin’s application was voted on and approved.   First Degree captain Don Williams will contact all of our candidates regarding upcoming 1^st Degree.  

 

5. Initiation of new officers by DD Tim Hall
   • Treasurer Mike Memrick and 1^st Year Trustee Dan McGinty officially took the vows of offices in a brief ceremony conducted by new District Deputy Tim Hall.   All other officers took their vows in the ceremony held on 09JUL16 at the home of Brother Walter Kuehn.
      
5. Grand Knight’s Report –GK Andy Sciacca:
   • Presented council tentative 3 month council activity calendar.   Calendar viewable at bottom of the minutes.
   • PGK Chris Cushing spoke about the Regional training event held in the Parish Center on 18JUL16.
     • State team came prepared with proper audio-visual equipment.
     • Room size and layout worked well.
     • Prepared lunch for 60 and that worked out almost exactly.
     • State Council provided $150 for use of facility which was turned over to Fr. Thanh.
     • Training went so well that State Council asked us to consider holding a 3^rd Degree.
     • At the training session our Council received 3 First place State service program awards – Council, Church and Youth and we received awards in 4 of the 7 service program areas.
   • Caldwell parade was conducted on 04JUL16.   Total of 5 Knights attended.  Attendance and participation in parade was much less than usual due to heavy rain that morning.   We entered a float prepared by Brother Dave Kuboushek, Ralph Cooper and Don Williams.   Once parade concluded, we gathered at Caldwell community building for lunch.   Brother Chris Cushing prepared hamburgers and Brother Dave Kuboushek provided the tents and tables.   Good food and fellowship.
   • Installation of Officers ceremony and social was held on 09JUL16 at the home of Brother Walter Kuehn.    FDD Don Williams conducted the ceremony and prepared the BBQ.   Hot dogs and hamburgers were cooked.    Good food and fellowship.  
   • New Fraternal Year budget presented for vote.    Line items reflects new directive from Supreme for councils to integrate themselves closer to their parish.   Line item added for $250 for awards and $300 for delegates for State Convention and mid-year meetings.
   • Motion was made, seconded and budget with above noted amendments was approved.
   • Our DD indicates there will be a 2^nd Degree on 14JUL at Immaculate Conception.  Post meeting update – 2^nd Degree was subsequently rescheduled to later date.
   • Roadside cleanup scheduled for 16JUL16 at 8:00 AM.   Post meeting update – event was held.  Brother Art Saraphis brought breakfast – eggs, sausage, English muffins and prepared coffee.   8 Knights participated in the event.
   • 1^ST Degree ceremony to be held on Sunday, 17^th at 6:30.  Post meeting update – candidates were contacted and a 1^st Degree was held on Sunday, 17JUL16 at 6:30.    New Knights Martin Kurin, Tim Leonard and Daniel Golonsksy (sp?) were brought into the Order along with a new Knight for council #3390.
   • Supreme Webinar will be available on 23JUL16 at 2:00 PM.
   • 5^th Sunday Rosary will be held for July on 30^th and 31^st.    Post meeting update – Rosary was conducted at all Masses.

 
 

5. Treasurer’s Report – Mike Memrick

 
 

5. Financial Secretary’s Report – Mike O’Kane

 
FS report for July:
 
Council #13812 is in good standing with Supreme.
 
 

5. Auditor’s and Trustee Report – Art Saraphis:
   • Trustees met on Monday night (11JUL16).  Reports that Treasurer’s and Financial Secretary’s books balanced.   Official Supreme audit due on 15AUG16 has been completed.

 

5. Chancellor’s Report – Dave Kuboushek:
   • Not present so no report.

 
 

5. Service Program Reports – Deputy Grand Knight Ken Johnston
   • DGK not present so status provided by GK Andy Sciacca

 

• Council Director – (Position Open): No Report

 

• Church Director – (Position Open): No Report

 

• Community Director – Joel Lipsey: No Report

 

• OPLAMB – Chris Cushing
  • Investigating new ways to collect monies for OPLAMB

 

• Family Director – Dave Kuboushek: No Report
• Membership – Ken Johnston:   Not present, no report.
• Public Relations – Mike Peters.  Not present, no report.
• Youth Director – Willie Towell:  Not present,  no report.
• Parish Council – Willie Towell:  Not  present,  no report.
• Culture of Life – Paul Hilchey
  • Baby bottle campaign will be begin on 17SEP16

 

5. 4^th Degree Report – SK Dave Kuboushek: Not present, no report.

 

5. Unfinished and New Business
   • GK has tasked Warden Walter Kuehn to identify list of Knights who have keys to Parish Center, closets and shed.   Walter will send email to Knights who are asked to reply letting Walter know if they have keys.   Purpose is to do an inventory of who has keys.
   • In conjunction with Family Week, ice cream social will be held immediately after 11:00 AM Mass on 14AUG16.
   • Brief discussion about possible BBQ sales for OpLAMB on 27AUG.   Brother Tom not here so discussion tabled.
   • St. Francis of Assisi prayer card prepared by Financial Secretary will be distributed at Church for this weekend’s Masses.  Knights should volunteer to distribute them at the conclusion of each Mass.   

 
 

• Field Agent’s Report – No Report . At present we do not have a field agent assigned to us.  

5.  

 

5. District Deputy’s Report – Tim Hall
   • Greeting from State officers.   Reminds us about getting Supreme form 365 (Council officers) submitted.   Asks us to consider being available for a 1^st Degree each month.   There is a 3^rd Degree in Garner coming up later this month.   Many councils are at present without a Field Agent due to lack of qualified candidates.

 

5. Good of the Order

 
 

5. Lecturer’s Class – SK Paul Hilchey:

 
DID YOU KNOW?
The Organizational Structure
2016-07-12
 
           The initial Organizational Structure of the Knights of Columbus reflected the democratic features of   the American system of government.  Subordinate councils elected their own leaders as well as the        representatives who, with Grand Knight and Past Grand Knights, composed the Supreme Council, which elected the Supreme Officers.
 
The Supreme Council was the Legislative Branch; the Supreme Committee was the Executive Branch.  However, because the Supreme Committee was responsible to the Supreme Council, it was analogous to the British Parliamentary-Cabinet system of government rather than to the American constitutional separation of powers.
 
The Supreme Knight was the Chief Executive Officer in that he was charged with executing the law, but he was subject to the advice and consent of the Supreme Committee.  However, because the Supreme Knight embodied the fraternal ideals of the Order, he possessed moral authority far beyond the letter of his mandate.
 
The Supreme Secretary was implicitly the Chief Administrative Officer, symbolized by his responsibility for the Seal of the Order.  Since the management of the insurance and sick-benefit business was lodged in the Supreme Committee, the duties of the officers reflected the corporate structures which were evolving during the period of rapid expansion of the American industry and commerce.
 
This elaborate system of government clearly indicates the long range intentions of Father McGivney and his founding Knights.  They envisioned the Order as a state-wide organization, the Connecticut Knights of Columbus.  Though based upon sound business practices, the Knights were unlike commercial life insurance companies, as they were motivated by the principle of Charity rather than by profit:  [quote] “The object of this association is to promote the principles of Unity and Charity - so that in our Unity we may gain strength to bestow Charity on each other.” [end quote]
 
In an undated circular the practical character of the Order was clearly projected.  After noting the advantages of belonging to an Order founded on Unity and Charity, one which would pay $5 per week during sickness and $1,000 upon the death of a member (once there were 1,000 members), Father McGivney provided detailed instructions on the process of forming new councils.
 
The minimum membership for a new council was twelve (12) gentlemen who had passed the physical examination.  After a council was formed, new councils were instructed to follow a series of sixteen (16) directives – Father McGivney's principles for sound management.  He was quite concerned that Council Leaders realize their responsibilities as “Field Agents” in the Order's Life Insurance business.  All leaders were Field Agents!
 
. . . . .  Did you know?  . . . . .  Now you do know!
 
The rest you know from our “Highlights in History” series!
 
 
 
 

5. Closing Prayer

 

5. Closing Ode and Adjournment – Motion made, 2^nd and voted on passed to dispense with Ode. Meeting adjourned at 8:59 by GK Andy Sciacca.

 

5. Important Links:

 
Tar Heel Knight: HTTPS://APP.BOX.COM/S/X19SOI0KA1TUBLTD73R71TEKO3FL16R2
Fathers For Good:  WWW.FATHERSFORGOOD.ORG/EN/INDEX.HTML
Golden Plume: MASTERS NEWSLETTER APR 2015
Knightline: May 2015 issue of Knightline
St. Matthews Catholic Church: WWW.SAINTMATTHEWSCHURCHES.ORG
Council 13812 Web Site: WWW.KOFC13812.ORG