Knights of Columbus

Our Lady Seat of Wisdom

Council #11259

SJV Parish

 

Minutes of the May 11, 2006 Meeting

 

ROLL CALL

 

Chaplain                                   Excused

GK                                          Present

DGK                                        Present

Chancellor                                Present

Warden                                    Present

Recorder                                  Present

Lecturer                                   Present

Advocate                                 Excused

Treasurer                                  Present

Financial Secretary                   Present

Inside Guards                           Present

            Caplins                        Present

            Hirschberg                   Present

Outside Guards

            Hyatt                            Excused

            Clement                        Present

Trustees

            Murrow                        Excused

            Gonzales                      Present

            Waskiewicz                  Present

 

 

 

Warden’s Report (Mike Polak) – No report

 

 

Admissions Committee Report (Larry Smialek)

  • James Devine (JDW), a 4th Degree Knight, has requested transfer to this Council.  His request was approved.
  • Six candidates have requested acceptance to 1st Degree status.  Four have been interviewed and approved.  They are;
    • Michael Bischof (JDW)
    • Robert Bryson (JDW)
    • Thomas Elgesem (JDW)
    • Tony Esser (JDW)
  • A new process for withdrawals from the Council has been promulgated by the Supreme Knight.  Copies are available for all Knights.

 

Grand Knight Report (DGK)

 

  • The 108th K of  C Maryland State Convention will be held in Ocean City, MD from 5/19 to 5/21.  The GK has campaign information for State Warden candidates.  
  • A Domestic Violence Program will be held 6/6 at 7PM in JDW Doran Hall.
  • The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life will be held on 6/16 at the Patuxent High School.  Register online at www.acsevents.org/relay/calvert.
  • The Southern Maryland Community Charity Network 10th Annual Golf Tournament will be held 6/21 at Twin Shields Golf Club.  Price is $125 per player.
  • K of C Night at the Orioles vs Washington Nationals Baseball Game will be held Friday, 6/23.  Price is $11 per ticket.  Ticket order deadline is May 31, 2006. 
  • Council sponsorship of a child in the Holy Land was discussed as were applications for the Father Michael J. McGivney Guild.
  • Elections for the 2006 – 2007 Fraternal Year are scheduled for Thursday, June 8. 

 

The Bills and Receipts were read.

 

Chaplain’s Report:  No report

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Treasurer’s Report (John Harper)

·        Deposits for the month were $345.45

·        Disbursements for the Month were $520.58

·        Account balance:  $7,281.95

 

Financial Secretary Report: (Carl McClanahan):  No report 

 

Trustee Report: (Jerry Murrow, Eugene Gonzales, Ed Waskiewicz)

·        More membership participation is required at Knights events.

 

 

 

Chancellor’s Report (John O’Connor)

  • First Friday Adoration at JDW has been going very well.  Good attendance by Knights at this event spurs membership as parishioners note a high level of Knight’s participation. 
  • A gift to each of the Confirmations and First Communion participants from the Knights would be a very strong outreach.  A rosary was suggested.  SK McClanahan will look into the costs involved.

 

Program Chairman: (Doug Wood)

·        Church (Mario Riano /John O’Connor)

o       All night Eucharistic Adoration at JDW will occur on 6/2 – 6/3 from 7PM to 8.45AM.  Light refreshments will be served after 9AM mass in Doran Hall.  Breakfast after Mass will resume in Sept.

·        Community (Larry Donnelly)

o       Dedication of the Memorial to the Unborn occurred on 5/8 at SJV.  Thank you to Father Daly, Larry Donnelly, Elroy and Pat McLeod.  GK will coordinate publishing picture of Memorial in the Columbian magazine.

o       GK is coordinating an Art Action fundraiser for Jeff Gott. On 6/3 or 6/10.  Location is yet to be determined.

o       The SJV mission trip to Our Lady of Mercy Parish will occur from 6/15 – 6/23.  Contact Jack McFadden at 410.535.1587 if interested in attending.  Goal will be to install windows to finish their Parish building.

  • Council (James Caldwell)

o       .End of Fraternal Year cookout will be held at Father Dan’s house on Friday, 6/9, from 6:30PM to 8:30PM.

  • Family (Rob Sullivan)
    • MaryGold program to give each mother at SJV and JDW a flower as a way to thank them for “choosing life” will occur on 5/14 at all SJV and JDW masses.  Help is needed to ensure no one is missed.
  • Youth (Robert Cross)

o       An effort is underway to build a life-size Rosary for the youth at both JDW and SJV.  GK is coordinating with owner of A-1 Pool Care in Solomon’s who is willing to donate materials for the first Rosary.  GK has asked John Hayden and Carl McClanahan to help build the crosses.

Old Business  -None

 

New Business

  • Motion to pay the bills was proposed and passed.
  • New Council officials will be elected next Business meeting.

 

 

4th Degree Report:  (Ed Waskiewica)

  • Council needs more 4th degree volunteers for the Color Guard.  A very high demand for their services often requires attendance at several events per day throughout the month.
  • Need support for the Mexican Saints relics at the Basilica on Mother’s Day.

 

Fraternal Benefits Advisor Report (Bill Guinane)

  • The Provider Pathway program for long-term care services has expanded its services to include one stop shopping for hearing aids, diabetic supplies, skilled nursing facilities, personal emergency response systems, adult day care, assisted living residences and durable medical equipment.  K of C Long Term Care Insurance policyholders, their spouses, dependent children, parents and parents-in-law are eligible.  Contact Bill at 301.335.7939.

District Deputy Report (Jim Rank): 

  • 3rd Degree ceremony will be held Friday, 5/12 in Bowie.  Fr Dan Leary, Fr Soley and John Montgomery are expected candidates.
  • Everyone should help ensure that all Knights know about the K of  C insurance benefits.  All Knights should take the necessary steps to ensure their wives and children are provided for should they no longer be able to do so. 
  • Stress membership

Good of the Order: 

  • Pray for brother Knights and their families.