Knights of Columbus Council 6527 Minutes of Business Meeting Held March 14, 2019 At the Adult Lounge in the SJV Activity Center The meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m. by Grand Knight John Garrison. Warden Joel Wilson vouched that all present were in possession of a current membership card. The opening prayer was offered by Deacon Dale Steffes and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by veteran Bob Sumicek. The opening ode was sung. The roll of officers was called by Ted Steinkogler, filling in for Recorder Alan Mallory, and attendance was as follows: Memorial Council 6527 Officers Roll - Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Chaplain Deacon Greg Stokes E Advocate Jim Viola E Grand Knight John Garrison P Warden Joel Wilson P Deputy Grand Knight George Taylor P Inside Guard Stewart Cassel P Chancellor Charlie Moger P Outside Guard Michael O Connor P Recorder Alan Mallory E Three-Year Trustee Jay Campbell P Financial Secretary Jack Stephens P Two-Year Trustee Bob Menotti P Treasurer Bob Hodgson P One-Year Trustee David Dettling P Lecturer Vincent Pena P P Present; E Excused Note: Deacon Dale Steffes was a substitute for Deacon Greg Stokes and Ted Steinkogler was a substitute for Recorder Alan Mallory. Minutes of Previous Meeting - The minutes of the February meeting, as posted online and distributed for review, were offered for acceptance. A motion for acceptance was made and seconded and the minutes were accepted as written. Applications for Membership Warden Joel Wilson indicated there were no new applications. Chaplain s Report by Acting Deacon Dale Steffes: If you want your son to get into the seminary, talk to Deacon Dale. He urged participation in the Liturgy of the Hours and Eucharistic Adoration. He also mentioned Adoration by Candlelight at St. Mary s Seminary Chapel every 4 th Monday of the month at 7 pm. Grand Knight s Report by John Garrison: Dinner Henry Majoue was thanked for preparation of the meal this evening. Paul Case was thanked for providing the drinks. We will be cooking, serving and busing for the Lenten Dinner and are still in need of help. If anyone would like to volunteer, talk to Jay Campbell. On April 7 th is the SJV blood drive and volunteers are needed. An e-mail with details will go out this weekend. On Saturday, April `13 th, we will be hosting our Sporting Clays Tournament. Anyone who wishes to volunteer can talk to George Taylor. There will be a volunteer e-mail going out soon. On Tuesday, April 23 rd, our council will be cooking for the Holy Name Retreat Center s 24 th Annual Golf Tournament. If anyone would like to volunteer, talk to David Dettling. On Friday, April 26 th, we will most likely be helping at the Party on the Lot.
The 2019 Texas State Convention will be held in Corpus Christi on Friday, April 26 th to Sunday, April 28 th. I will be looking for two alternates to attend as our council representatives. The next Business Meeting will be held on Thursday, April 11 th. Our next Officers Meeting will be held on Monday, April 1 st. Treasurer s Report by Bob Hodgson: Balances at 2/28/19: Checking $47,068.19, Balance of CDs (3) $18,039.27, Total $65,107.46 February interest on CDs $10.06 Communications Read by Chancellor Charlie Moger: No communications to read. Financial Secretary s Report by Jack Stephens: Annual membership dues for 2019 are now due. They may be paid in one of three ways: In cash $36.00 at the meeting. Please do not send cash in the mail. By check at the meeting or mail the check to: Knights of Columbus Council #6527 P.O. Box 15038 Houston, TX. 77220 5038 Please make checks payable to the Knights of Columbus. One may go to the Memorial Council #6527 website and pay using a credit card. Using the credit card company (Cornerstone) there is a convenience fee of $1.50. Thus, the total fee to pay dues using this method is $37.50, $36.00 for the annual dues and a fee of $1.50. The link via the Council web site from where dues may be paid: https://give.cornerstone.cc/knightsofcolumbus+yearly For the month of February: There are no Receipts. Membership: Quota is 20; YTD Actual change towards quota is +14; total membership stands at 310. Net change is 12 2 have transferred out. Insurance: Quota is 7; YTD Actual is 2 (2 gains and 4 losses). 3rd Degree members needing a K of C badge may request one from Jack. Chancellor s Report on Vocations by Charlie Moger: No report. Committee Reports led by Deputy Grand Knight George Taylor: Church Deacon Dale Steffes There was a Pastoral meeting last night. SJV will participate in the Ignite fund raising for the diocese this fall. The goal is $4.3 million 2/3 for the diocese and 1/3 for the parish. A Facilities Director has been hired to manage the SJV property. Community John Collins (not in attendance) Council Sean Conti (not in attendance) Family Chuck Beck 6 Celebration of Life Picnic This is a new event, scheduled for Saturday, May 18. It is planned to be a family oriented event and with hopes to provide a gateway for attracting young new Council members. Membership John Garrison Our Membership quote for this year is 20. Currently, we stand at 14 new members for this year. We still have two candidates that still need to go through exemplifications. That will bring us to 16 with four moths to go. VA Hospital Visits Charles Pipkins, Jr. The next visit of the Council is on Sunday, April 14th. Please arrive by 8:00 a.m. at the north section of the SJV church parking lot for carpooling. A schedule of future visits in available on the Council web site http://www.kofc6527.org. Disaster Response Terry Krysl (not in attendance) Culture of Life replacement person needed Lecturer Vincent Peña
There are Lenten books available in the Narthex. Get one before they are gone. The answers to the Saints quiz were St. Patrick and St. Brigette. Get Out the Vote Bob Sumicek It is surprising that there is a lack of consistency among Catholics with regard to abortion. We need to practice our faith and vote accordingly. Talk to your neighbors about voting their faith. Public Relations/Historian Charlie Moger Celebration of Life Picnic This is a new event, scheduled for Saturday, May 18. It is planned to be a family oriented event with hopes to provide a gateway for attracting young new Council members. Sporting Clays Event in April George Taylor The event this year will be held Saturday, April 13 as opposed to being held in May in past years. It will be held at Westside Sporting Grounds, west of Houston, and will support the Houston Agape Alliance which supports Inner City Catholic Schools. The entry fee includes breakfast and lunch, sporting clays for the shooters, and access to the purchase of tickets for various raffle prizes and gun boards. Bob Menotti will lead the cooking crew. Please mark the day on your calendar, get the word out, and invite people to participate. Brochures are available from George and the event information and sign up link is available at http://www.kofc6527.org/. Unfinished Business: State Charity Pins These are available for $20 each and help defray the Council s financial requirement to the K of C State Diocese organization. See or contact John (johngarrison@windstream.net) to purchase. 4th Degree Report of Eucharistic Adoration Assembly 3053 Navigator Jay Campbell Business Meeting will held on Tuesday, March 19 th. Houston St Patrick s Day Parade Saturday, March 9. Parade starts and ends at Franklin and Smith. Assemble at 11:00am; Parade starts at 12:00 noon. 4th Degree Exemplification Saturday, June 8, at St. James Catholic Church, 3617 Gulfway Dr., Port Arthur, TX See details on the web link below. https://www.ghknights.org/en/upcoming events/eventdetail/1289/24/2019 winter 4thdegreeexemplification Trustees Report David Dettling David encouraged membership in the SERRA Club for vocations. The Club needs some younger members ---the average age is currently about 88. The Club has a meeting one evening a month including praying the rosary. The Trustees will be presenting a slate of officers to be posted to the website in May, to be voted upon in June. If anyone is interested in becoming an officer, please talk to one of the current officers. Insurance Agent s Report Dwain Dungen, FICF Dwain asked the date the Knights of Columbus was chartered in Connecticut? The answer March 29, 1882. He also alluded to the bible reading from Esther saving us from our enemies. Our enemy is death. Life insurance and funeral plans are among those items geared toward helping those close to us in the event of our death. He has brochures outlining funeral plans, available with a personal visit. For our Council, 45% of members have a Knights insurance coverage product. With only a $300 annuity deposit, one can qualify for insurance which applies to our Council s goal for members obtaining insurance. Knights insurance assists the charity work coordinated by Supreme. Dwain is available to assist members with their insurance needs. Dwain s contact information: dwain.dungen@kofc.org; (979) 732 1557 District Deputy Report Bob Sumicek St. Francis of Assisi Church will have a reopening on March 19. This Church was damaged by the flood and financially assisted by the Knights of Columbus. Bob encouraged the Knights to attend the reopening. Drawings 50/50 drawing The winner of $35 was Dwain Dungen who donated it back to the Council.
Membership drawing No winner. Next month the potential prize is $30. The Good of the Order was read for the following individuals: Charles Pipkins, Sr., Charlotte Wade, Paul Case, Sr., Nancy Lechner, Don Marston and Peter Klein. Closing prayers Deacon Dale Steffes Deacon Dale led a decade of the Rosary to pray for those mentioned in the Good of the Order and for the Unborn. Closing Ode sung The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Acting Recorder Ted Steinkogler