Business Meeting Notes - May 10 th, 2017

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1 KofC Council News Serving Seton Parish and the Community 600 Hill Road North, 1 June 2017 Pickerington, Ohio Volume 24, Issue 8 THANK YOU BROTHER KNIGHTS Dear Brother Knights, As I look back over the last 2 1/2 years as Grand Knight, I am very pleased with our accomplishments as a Council.Together, we have continued to live the founding principles of our order and make an impact in our parish, community and order. We have grown in our relationships as Brothers and in number as a Council. Our fundraising events have grown tremendously each year in attendance, outgrowing current venues and monetarily, breaking grossrecords annually. All of these accomplishments were made possible by the dedication and commitment YOU have to our Council and each Brother Knight. You all have lived up to the motto "MANY HANDS MAKE LIGHT WORK". I am most proud of the Brotherhood that has grown and the relationships I have made. I am proud to call you Brother and pray that I have made you proud to call me Brother. Thank you for putting your faith in me to lead our Council. Thank you to my fellow Council officers. It has been a pleasure to serve our Council alongside each of you. Thank you for your support of myself and dedication to serving the good of the Council. I look forward to continuing to serve alongside you and working to keep our Council atop as a leader in the State of Ohio Knights of Columbus. As always, my family and will continue to pray for you and your family. May GOD forever fill your heart and aid you in your journey to serve as a Brother Knight of Columbus. Your Brother in Christ, Michael Sillings, Grand Knight Dates to Remember: June 6: June 14: Officers' 7:30pm Business 7:30pm (Council Officer Elections) 7:00pm Summer Time!! Congratulations to our newest Sir Knights MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE PAC Back: Daniel J. Murphy and William A. Richards Front: Michael J. Gohr and Jason McCarley Thom Laughery attending the ceremony

2 Business Meeting Notes - May 10 th, 2017 Grand Knight Mike Sillings called the official meeting to order at 7:32 Roll Call of Officers: Missing were our Chaplain and 1 st Year Trustee. Both were excused. Brother George motioned to approve the minutes from last month s meeting, Brother Mike 2 nd. Voted upon and passed. Chaplains Report: Absent, no report. Membership and Reading of Applications: Brother Shawn Roberts had no new applications. Grand Knight's Report: A special thanks to all of those who helped with the Blue Coat Dinner and the Easter egg hunt. The Seton Rock garden is taking shape and looking great! Thanks to the guys who helped with the loading of Scott Muchas belongings. Also was announced that our Brother Knights in Portage, Indiana are going to help Scott s parents unload his belongings. We recently attended the Chapter Of the Year banquet with many of the Miller family in attendance to represent our Family of The Year nomination. We are still looking for a Delegate to be able to go to the State Convention to represent our Council. We received a thankyou from Right to Life for the dinner that is going to be held. Treasurer Report: Brother Dan Murphy reported that we are financially solvent with a total balance of $XXX. Brother Dan also thanked everyone for their input for the 2017/18 budget. Financial Secretary Report: Brother Frank Hare reported that our check for pennies for heaven was sent in for total of $XXX. The Easter egg hunt came in under budget. Right to life and State Convention expenses have also recently been paid. Wives appreciation dinner expenses were also recently paid, along with the Blue Coat Dinner expenses, Of the Year awards, and our scholarship. We have recently received dues payments, pennies for heaven, and also the collection after Masses for the Measure Up campaign. Brother Mike motioned to send the bills to the trustees for payment, 2 nd by Brother Ralph. Voted upon and passed. Report of the Trustees: No report Chancellors Report: Brother Mike Croyle had no report Report on Programs and Committees: Membership Director: Brother Shawn introduced Brother Paul, who is the newest member of our Council. Brother Shawn also recently spoke at the RCIA conference about the benefits of the Knights of Columbus. We are currently standing strong at 274 members. Brother Shawn also mentioned that he is planning on meeting with a gentleman about membership campaigns. Brother Shawn also presented Brother Jason with his Shining Armor Award. Congrats Jason! Program Director: Absent, no report. Church Director: Absent no report. Community Director: Brother Thom Laughery thanked Frank Nappo and the other Knights who were able to collect for the Measure Up Campaign. We also received thank you cards for the Easter Baskets that we donated to the food pantries. The money from the Measure Campaign will more than likely be donated to Fairfield County MRDD. Another meat raffle will be held and will run for 5 weeks. This once again will be a gift card to Carfagnas meat market in Columbus. Council Director: No report Family Director: Brother Rick had no report. Youth Director: Brother Jesus Garcia had no report. Squires Report: Brother Tim was out of town, but he reported that the Squires recently won first place at the State volleyball tournament. 2 Squire elections will be held at their next meeting. The Squires are also asking that us fellow Knights attend a Columbus Clippers game with them! They are also planning a doughnut Sunday event to help boost membership in the Squires. Right to Life Director: Brother Dave had no report. Committees: Brother Frank spoke about the Wives Appreciation dinner that is coming up this weekend. Brother Frank also announced that the Festival Committee is looking for a Monte Carlo Chair for the Seton Festival. Unfinished Business: MOTION: Brother Jesus motioned to spend $XXX towards our Website and system. Voted upon and passed New Business: PUBLISHED MOTION: Brother Mike Kohar motioned upon behalf of Brother Wayne to spend $XXX for a new Council monument stone which will have 27 plaques. Brother Wayne received a call from Bernadette Loch and she was saying that she had several opera and Christmas CD s available if anyone is interested in them. NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICERS Grand Knight: Mike Kohar Deputy Grand Knight: Jimmy Smithberger Chancellor: Thom Laughery Advocate: Ralph Blamer Financial Secretary:* Frank Hare Treasure: Dan Murphy Recorder: No nomination received Warden: Gene Ebert Inside Guard: Mike Yost Outside Guard: Jason McCleary 3 rd Year Trustee: Mike Sillings 2 nd Year Trustee: George Schneider 1 st Year Trustee: Jesus Garcia *Appointed Report of the Fourth Degree: Brother Frank Hare mentioned that next month s meeting will feature a baked potato dinner. If you want to attend the Fourth Degree Ceremony, please get your forms in soon! If you planning on becoming a Fourth Degree, plan on attending Wednesdays meeting to introduce yourself. Field Agent Report: Brother Mike Williams took a moment to talk about disability retirement. We all think about the day when we no longer have to work, but what if that day comes unwillingly? How do we plan for something that s unexpected? We all think that we don t need disability insurance, but the facts are that 1in 4 twenty year olds will experience some type of disability in their lifetime! What if your last paycheck really is your last paycheck? With the Knights of Columbus disability insurance, you customize your own plan to fit your needs. Once again, with the Knights of Columbus insurance, you are dealing with one of the world most ethical companies. District Deputy Report: As we end the fiscal year, it s time to look back at all the good things that we have done and get all of our reports in. The Convention is coming up and is taking shape to be a great one! A couple of things that are coming up are the Fourth Knight of Freedom. Religious freedom is under attack in the whole world, including right here in the United States. The Family Week program will be held on August 7 th through the 13 th. Brother Joe announced that this will be his last meeting as District Deputy as he has decided to pass of the baton. Business Meeting Minutes (Continued on page 3)

3 Business Mee ng Minutes (Con nued from page 2) Brothers in Need: Rose Drignat, Joan Lucius, Carrie Ebert, Shawn Roberts, Carol Schneider, Ryan Schneider, Carla Schneider, Sarah Rigsby, Sandra Blamer, wife of Dominique Nocerra, Jim Patterson, Maureen Patterson, Deacon Greg, and Shawn Ansbro. Lecturer Report: Brother Bud announced that the Ohio State Men s volleyball team beat BYU for the National Championship! Grand Knight Mike Sillings then officially closed the meeting at 8:40. Jimmy Smithberger, Recorder Culture of Life: The Light gets Brighter by the Day An end to abortion is the light at the end of the tunnel and that light burns brighter every day. Oklahoma just passed a resolution declaring abortion murder and chastises the supreme court for overstepping its authority and jurisdiction. ( See article below) Senator Rob Portman introduces the Child Custody Protection Act in the US Senate which would make it a federal offense to transport a minor across a state line for an abortion if it would circumvent a state law requiring parental involvement in that minor s abortion. Ohio currently has 9 bills working their way through the House and Senate that supports the unborn and mothers who choose life over abortion and many other states are wrestling with the issues surrounding abortion through their legislatures. A full 76% of Americans oppose abortion on demand and 51% oppose abortion for any other reasons other than incest and rape or to save the life of the mother. Much still has to be done before legalized abortion becomes a thing of the past but the light is indeed much brighter these days. Oklahoma House declares abortion murder By Reid Wilson - 05/09/17 09:44 AM EDT The Oklahoma House of Representatives passed a resolution Monday declaring abortion to be murder and criticizing the U.S. Supreme Court for decisions that have allowed women to seek elective abortions. The resolution, passed on a voice vote without any debate, carries no force of law. But it takes the remarkable step of specifically accusing the Supreme Court of overstepp[ing] its authority and jurisdiction in Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, two landmark decisions that protected a woman s right to seek an abortion. The measure calls on public officials to stop the murder of innocent unborn children by abortion. It also orders the Oklahoma Supreme Court to stay out of any future cases involving state abortion law. Oklahoma has already enacted strict rules aimed at limiting abortions performed in the state. A woman seeking an abortion must undergo counseling and wait 72 hours before getting an abortion. Health insurance plans offered under the Affordable Care Act may only cover abortions performed if the mother s life is in danger. Parents of minors seeking abortions must be notified before the procedure takes place. And abortions performed after 20 weeks are banned unless the woman s life is at risk. There are only five medical facilities that provide abortion services in Oklahoma, according to the Guttmacher Institute, a pro-abortion rights group that tracks state laws. Anti-abortion groups have helped shepherd new restrictions through state legislatures this year in Kentucky and Iowa. Ohio Gov. John Kasich (R) signed a 20-week abortion ban into law late last year, and Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam (R) is considering a similar ban passed by the legislature last week. Pro-abortion rights groups are exploring their legal options in several states, a step that some anti-abortion groups welcome. Those groups say they hope to pass new, more restrictive laws that will create a lawsuit that could make it to the Supreme Court, where they hope justices will reconsider the Roe and Casey decisions. Vivat Jesus Dave Bushnell and Edd Chinnock Culture of Life Chairman For more information on Pro-Life Activities us at prolife@usccb.org Pro-Life Activities th Street, N.E., Washington DC (202) Nominations for the 2017/18 Fraternal Year Chaplain:* Fr. Jim Klima Grand Knight: Mike Kohar Deputy Grand Knight: Jimmy Smithberger Chancellor: Thom Laughery Advocate: Ralph Blamer Recorder: Financial Secretary:* Frank Hare Treasurer: Dan Murphy Warden: Gene Ebert Inner Guard: Mike Yost Outer Guard: Jason McCleary Trustee 3 Year: Mike Sillings Trustee 2 Year: George Schneider Trustee 1 Year: Jesus Garcia Lecturer:* Bud Joos This is the current roster for the upcoming elections, remember that any position, with exception of the Financial Secretary and Lecturer, are open for nominations. * Appointed 3

4 Council Officer Duties Grand Knight: The Grand Knight is responsible for the welfare of the council. He presides over council meetings, acts as an ex-officio member of all committees, appoints a membership and programming director, convenes officers for a monthly meeting, and ensures all necessary reports are submitted to the state and Supreme Council. He should also be aware of the council s financial status and ensure that his signature appears on all checks drawn. The Grand Knight is a member of the Advisory Board with general supervision of the council s Columbian Squire circle. Deputy Grand Knight: The Deputy Grand Knight is second in command. He assists the Grand Knight with council affairs and fulfills all duties assigned to him by the Grand Knight. Should the Grand Knight be absent from a council meeting, the Deputy Grand Knight presides. He is chairman of the council s retention committee and also a member of the Advisory Board charged with overseeing the council s sponsored Columbian Squires circle. Chancellor: The Chancellor has a variety of responsibilities. Primarily, he assists the Grand Knight and the Deputy Grand Knight in the execution of their duties and oversees the council in both their absences. He is charged with strengthening the members interests in council activities. The Chancellor is chairman of the admission committee and a member of the Columbian Squires circle ceremonial team. Recorder: The Recorder is similar to a court reporter or a secretary. He is responsible for maintaining a true record of all actions of the council and its correspondence. Treasurer: The Treasurer is responsible for the safekeeping and maintaining records of all council funds and accounts. He is responsible for depositing money into the council s accounts and provides a certificate of such monies to the Grand Knight. He is also responsible for payment of all expenses. Advocate: The Advocate is the legal representative of the council and serves as the council s attorney at trials and investigations of any interest to the council. While he does not need to be a member of the legal profession, he should be familiar with the council by-laws, the Order s Charter, Constitution and Laws, Methods of Conducting a Council Meeting, and Robert s Rules of Order. Warden: The Warden is the watchdog for council property and degree paraphernalia, except the property of the financial secretary, treasurer and recorder. He is also responsible for setting up the council chambers for meetings and ceremonial work. During ceremonial exemplifications, he will appoint and supervise guards. Inside/Outside Guards: The Guards have similar responsibilities, but distinct differences. The Outside Guard tends to the outer door admitting visitors and members to the inner door. Once at the inner door, the Inside Guard checks to make sure that their membership cards are current. Board of Trustees: The Board of Trustees consists of three members elected by the council and the Grand Knight, who serves as chairman of the board. They oversee the work of the Financial Secretary and Treasurer, and with the Deputy Grand Knight serve on the council s retention committee. During council elections, only the Three-year Trustee is voted on, with the others moving on to become two and one-year trustees, respectively. If you have any questions, please contact any of the current officers. Lecturer s Corner Memorial Day 2017 I was feeling remorse for all the fallen heroes in the past wars in which the United States was active and how it affected all of us at the time. Whether imagined or real our feelings are not to be ignored. The rows and rows of the flags on the graves of our fallen brothers, sisters, uncles, fathers, and the list does go on and on. Whether it be a high school buddy that is still on the side of North Korean mountain and could not be rescued or one of those that we paid our respects and that they did not die in vain The Routine of Prayer So you don t have a second? You say I don t have the time How many times have you said to your co-workers or your wife or members of your family that you just don t have the time! But could you spend just one minute for the next week in conservation with God Almighty? One small step! Set aside one minute for a conservation with God each day. But if you commit your self to and practice it with discipline, you will be will be amazed how that one impacts your day. Keep practicing! How about practicing one intentional act of charity each day? Small changes will be on you! No one will notice but you! Would you take one small step if.. it led to a deep and abiding peace? if you believed it would lead to incredible relationships? if you thought would lead you to a dynamic spiritual life? Every day God asks us to take one small step towards Him! So I ll ask again how is your prayer life? Respectfully submitted: Francis Joos, Lecturer 4

5 Information Update: Council is always trying to improve the communications aspect of our group. We rely on to get the message out quickly, but we also need your address and phone number. Please fill out the form and either it to me or place it in my church mailbox. My is Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Cell: Alt Magnets, We have new "He Is Risen" magnets in and can sell them at the same price as our Christmas magnets. Let me know if you have any questions. Mark Newhouse Knights of Columbus Council Shirts Are you envious of the nice embroidered Council shirts worn by many of the members? No need to fret, fill out this form and return it to Frank Piper at 496 Hillview Street, Pickerington Ohio with a check for the shirts and you too will look fashionable at all of the council functions. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: E&L EMBROIDERY NAME: (Please Print) Polo Shirt X $25.00 = Oxford Dress Shirt: X $30.00 = Short Sleeve: Long Sleeve: (Oxford Only) Shirt Size MED LRG XL 2X* 3X* 4X* * $5.00 Extra 5

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7 2016/2017 Council Calendar (Tentative) July August September 3 Knight's Mass 2 Officers Meeting 4 Knight's Mass 5 Officers Meeting 7 Knight's Mass 6 Officers Meeting 13 Business Meeting 10 Business Meeting 14 Business Meeting 20 Assembly Meeting* 17 Assembly Meeting* 24 Assembly Meeting* 27 1st Degree/Social 24 1st Degree/Social 25 Squires Meeting 31 Squires Meeting 28 Squires Meeting 28 1st Degree/Social 4 Independence Day 16 School Starts 5 Labor Day 5 Labor Day Parade Seton Open 9 Seton Festival 11 Seton Festival October November December 2 Knight's Mass 1 Officers Meeting 4 Knight's Mass 4 Officers Meeting 6 Knight's Mass 6 Officers Meeting 12 Business Meeting 9 Business Meeting 14 Business Meeting 19 Assembly Meeting* 16 Assembly Meeting* 21 Assembly Meeting* 26 1st Degree/Social 23 1st Degree/Social 25 Squires Meeting 30 Squires Meeting 27 Squires Meeting 28 1st Degree/Social 12 Council Anniversary 11 Veterans Day 25 Christmas Day 10 Columbus Day 24 Thanksgiving 31 New Year's Eve 22 Family Fun Festival 13 1st Pancake Breakfast* 11 2nd Pancake Breakfast* 30 2nd/3rd Degree January February March 1 Knight's Mass 5 Knight's Mass 5 Knight's Mass 3 Officers Meeting 7 Officers Meeting 7 Officers Meeting 11 Business Meeting 8 Business Meeting 8 Business Meeting 18 Assembly Meeting 15 Assembly Meeting 15 Assembly Meeting 25 1st Degree/Social 22 1st Degree/Social 22 1st Degree/Social 26 Squires Meeting 26 Squires Meeting 26 Squires Meeting 1 New Year's Day 14 Valentine's Day 1 Ash Wednesday 16 MLK Birthday 20 President's Day 3 1st Fish Fry 8 3rd Pancake Breakfast* 12 4th Pancake Breakfast 10 2nd Fish Fry 17 3rd Fish Fry 21 Free Throw Contest 18 St Patty's Party 29 Dodge Ball Tournament 24 4th Fish Fry 31 5th Fish Fry April May June 2 Knight's Mass 2 Officers Meeting 4 Knight's Mass 4 Officers Meeting 7 Knight's Mass 6 Officers Meeting 15 Business Meeting 10 Business Meeting 14 Business Meeting 19 Assembly Meeting 17 Assembly Meeting 21 Assembly Meeting 26 1st Degree/Social 24 1st Degree/Social 25 Squires Meeting 30 Squires Meeting 28 Squires Meeting 28 1st Degree/Social 15 Tax Day 14 Mother's Day 14 Flag Day 29 Memorial Day 18 Father's Day 9 Palm Sunday 13 Holy Thursday 13 Wives Appreciation Dinner Car Show 14 Good Friday Convention Weekend Car Show (Rain Date) 16 Easter Measure UP 7 6th Fish Fry 21 Blue Coats Dinner 7

8 UPCOMING EVENTS June Knight's Mass: 9:30 am 6 Officers Meeting: 7:30 pm 14 Business Meeting: 7:30 pm Rosary at 7:00 pm 21 Assembly Meeting: 6:30 Social/7:30Meeting 25 1st Degree/Social: TBA 28 Squires Meeting: 12:30 pm 14 Flag Day Father s Day 2 Knight's Mass: 9:30 11 Officers Meeting: 7:30 pm 12 Business Meeting: 7:30 pm Rosary at 7:00 pm 19 Assembly Meeting: 6:30 Social/7:30Meeting 23 1st Degree/Social: TBA 26 Squires Meeting: 12:30 pm 4 Independence Day Prayer Corner July 2017 Comments or Articles Jesus Garcia Phone: (614) jvlag3@ameritech.net 2016/17 Council Officers Chaplain chaplain@kofc11187.com Fr. Jim Klima (614) Grand Knight grandknight@kofc11187.com Mike Sillings (614) Deputy Grand Knight deputygrandknight@kofc11187.com Michael Kohar (740) Chancellor chancellor@kofc11187.com Mike Croyle, PGK (614) Advocate advocate@kofc11187.com Ralph Blamer (614) Financial Secretary financialsecretary@kofc11187.com Frank Hare (740) Treasurer treasurer@kofc11187.com Dan Murphy (614) Recorder recorder@kofc11187.com Jimmy Smithberger (740) Warden warden@kofc11187.com Gene Ebert (614) Inside Guard insideguard@kofc11187.com Thom Laughery (614) Outside Guard outsideguard@kofc11187.com Richard Schlachter (614) Year Trustee trustees@kofc11187.com George Schneider, PGK (614) Year Trustee Jesus Garcia, PGK (614) Year Trustee Wayne Patterson, PGK (614) Lecturer lecturer@kofc11187.com Francis "Bud" Joos, PGK (614) Membership membership@kofc11187.com Shawn Roberts (614) Publicity publicrelations@kofc11187.com Michael Kohar (740) Magnet Sales Mark Newhouse (614) Measure UP Francis Nappo (719) District Deputy jdickmanjr@columbus.rr.com Joe Dickman (614) Field Agent michael.williams@kofc.org Michael Williams (614) Deacon Greg Waynebright, Denny Shonbarger, Ralph and Sandra Blamer (42 years of marriage), Carrie Ebert, Dave Adams, Maureen Patterson, Jim and Margie Patterson, Bill Sauer, Scott Mucha, Jay O Connor, and George Schneider. We also pray for our first responders (Police and Fire), our Military and Priests and religious. 8