Knights of Columbus Newsletter for the Father Howard J. Lesch Council 7667 June 3, 2014 Grand Knight: Tom Elsesser elsesser@cox.net Deputy Grand Knight: Moe Powers, PGK moepow@aol.com Chancellor: Karl Eschmann phanfix@cox.net Financial Secretary: Ken Laird Ken@valp.net Treasurer: Mike Flinn maflinn@gmail.com Field Agent: Tim Pugh timothy.pugh@kofc.org Recorder: Kevin Mahoney Klmahoney26@yahoo.com Advocate: Ellis Boudreaux, PGK ellisboudr@aol.com Warden: Steve Zajac sjzajac@embarqmail.com nside Guard: Steve Sharpe smasharpe@gmail.com Outside Guard: Gary Hetzel gary.hetzel@us.af.mil 1st Year Trustee: Ken Elliott, PGK kenoh58@aol.com 2nd Year Trustee: John Foley, PGK aufsu1@gmail.com 3rd Year Trustee: George Lambert, PGK niklam1@cox.net Chaplain: Fr. Toledo Lecturer: Deacon Lou Marini cnlmarini@cox.net GENERAL NOTES: Please send announcements, upcoming events, pictures of K of C activities, and other pertinent info to Kevin Mahoney at klmahoney26@yahoo.com. To improve the accuracy of meeting minutes and newsletters, please provide meeting reports to the Recorder in writing before, during, or after the general meeting. General Business Meeting held at 7:00 PM every 1st Tuesday of each month in the HNJ parish hall. Social Meetings/dinners generally occur the 3rd Tuesday approximately every other month in the HNJ parish hall. Officers Meetings are held at 7:00 pm the last Tuesday of each month in the HNJ parish hall. Newsletter and calendar inputs can be given to Kevin Mahoney (klmahoney26@yahoo.com) Upcoming Dates: Access KC calendar by clicking on the following link: http://parishcalendar.com:8080/80/21973
Council 7667 General Membership Meeting Minutes June 3, 2014 The Meeting was called to order at 7:05 PM by Deputy Grand Knight Moe Powers. Roll call was taken. Minutes from previous meeting were approved with exception of the Treasury report. Discussion about the report concluded with no changes and the minutes were accepted as written. Report of Admissions: (DGK Moe Powers) We had a first Degree Exemplification ceremony 28 May in Crestview and we brought in three new Knights; Ron Barrett, Chris Lopardi and Chad Foy Grand Knight s Report : (DGK Moe Powers) 30 May; Scholarships were awarded at Niceville High School; presented by PGK Ellis Boudreaux. There was an article in the local newspaper. Keep Christ in Christmas award was presented to PGK Ellis Boudreaux for Christmas Card sales Thank you note was passed on from Rita Milligan thanking those who participated in Bob s funeral. Roger Stenzel Family Shrimp Boil will be held 14 June, 6 PM at their home. Pasta for the month of June will be prepared in Life Center kitchen and will be served in the parish hall through the fall Clergy Appreciation meal held 10 June, 645 PM, parish hall. Steak, garlic mash potatoes, gravy, spring veggies, grilled peaches and ice cream; prepared by Br Steve Zajac Chaplain s Report : (Fr. Toledo) Not present Treasurer s Report: (Pat Ritchie for Mike Flinn) Year to date we have $ 16, 281.67 $ 932.50 vocations $ 2,977 scholarships Request to purchase new version of Quicken for financial management reasons. Motion made to purchase; unanimous vote. Financial Secretary s Report : (Ken Laird) No report. FS is TDY Trustee s Report: (PGK John Foley) No report
Chancellor s report: (Karl Eschmann) Necessary forms completed for RSVP Vocation program that supports seminarians. Hope to receive refund from supreme. A brief explanation of the program was made by Br Moe and Br George. Vocations Report: No report Report on Service Program Committees Membership Director: (DGK Moe Powers) o One new member needed to achieve Star council. Brief discussion on a couple of potential candidates. Church Director: (PGK Ellis Boudreaux) o Adoration needs support every Friday and Saturday o Rosary needs support every other month. Next is first weekend in July. Need volunteer to replace Br Jack for leading Rosary. Program Director: (PGK Ellis Boudreaux) o All check are in for the donors from the Tootsie Roll Drive we got all our money back for the signs and candy. Community Director: (PGK Ellis Boudreaux) o We have the pasta dinner this coming Saturday and help is needed because of the current location change. Council Director: (Pat Ritchie) o No report Family Director: (Karl Eschmann) o Family of the Month for May is Br Kevin Mahoney and his wife Melissa o Knight of Month for May is Br Mark Williams Pro-Life Director: (Chuck Frey) After the meeting Life Sight News articles will be available for you all to read. MOST MPORTANT MESSAGE S THAT WE NEED TO PRAY. Some of the topics include the following: o Religious Freedom
o Pro-Life movement and displays are under attack o Prayer is needed to have our Priests pray for stronger support and dialogue supporting proper marriage and Pro-life o Denial of Eucharist to pro-choice politicians; supported by Canon Law o Follow-up from Field agent; passed out brochures stating what we as Knights can do to support the Pro- Life movement And For Life. o Pro Life Committee at Holy Name meets on the second Tuesday of the month in music room at 7 PM. Next meeting is August. Fr Seb along with other Knights go every Friday to picket the clinic in Pensacola Youth Director: (Ed Coleman) o No report Round Table Chairman: (Chris Harvey) o Round Table Annual Report due June 30 o Rosary continues to be well attended o Br Chris departing in July o Two new Knights; Chris Lopardi and Ron Barrett Bingo: (PGK John Foley) No report Unfinished Business: Br Steve offered to table his financial/treasury motion one more month regarding his previous motion from May New Business: (Moe Powers) Election is tonight. o GK- Thomas Elsesser o DGK- Steve Zajak o Chancellor- Karl Eschmann o Treasurer- Gary Hetzel o Recorder- Kevin Mahoney o Advocate- Ellis Boudreaux o Warden- Mark Williams o G- Mike Flinn o OG- Steve Sharpe o 1 yr Trustee-_ Ken Elliot o 2 yr Trustee- John Foley o 3 yr Trustee- Moe Powers No nominations were made from the floor. Three attempts were offered. Nominations accepted
and closed after unanimous vote. Recorder motioned for one unanimous vote for those nominated. Motion made and seconded with no further discussion. Election complete. Report of the Fourth Degree: First Monday of every month we hand out refreshments at the VA clinic. Color Guard supported the Valparaiso Memorial Day Ceremony Field Agents Report: (Tim Pugh) We need one new insurance member to reach quota The annuity is available as a simple option for those wishing to become insured. First year Knights are only $100 and $300 after for Knights beyond their first year. Long term care insurance was discussed. Br Karl provided comments on insurance emphasizing the importance getting coverage while you are young. Final comments made by Br Tim. Tim Pugh (850) 678-0962 timothy.pugh@kofc.org District Deputy Report: (DD Joe Purka) 1). RECRUTNG and MEMBERSHP: a. One new member needed for Star Council 2). Election of New officers: a. Form 185, Report of Officers Chosen must be complete and loaded by July1st b. Schedule an nstallation of Officers 3). Upcoming Reports: a. State Per Capita due July 1st b. Food for Families Reimbursement by June 30 to receive $1oo back from Supreme for each $500 or 500 lbs of food (changes to 1000 in July) c. RSVP (Form 2863) due by June 30 to receive refund from Supreme 4). K of C Family Week: August 11-17 Councils should consider family masses, picnics, and other volunteer projects. nvite nonmembers to show what the K of C is about. 5). Degree Schedule: a. Second/Third Degree- Oct 11, Holy Name at 1030 and 1 PM. This is Columbus Day weekend. 6). New Fraternal Year Begins 1 July.
a. Organizational Meeting for GK/DGK/FS, Membership at 10 AM, Saturday July 26, Crestview. Lunch afterwards. b. Good opportunity to set goals for the year 7). Opportunity to support Guatemala mission trip in late July. Specific date not known yet Prayer Requests: Brother Dick and Judy kena George Lambert s Daughter-in-law Wife of a deceased member (from Chuck Frey) An Our Father was prayed. Good of the Order (Deacon Lou Marini) Pentecost Sunday coming up, so take time to pray a Novena to the Holy Spirit for the direction of our country Meeting Closure DGK closed with Knights prayer, Hail Mary and Glory Be and the meeting was adjourned at 7:59 p.m. Next general membership meeting is 1 July at 7 p.m. After-meeting Social Attendees remained for a social at the end of the meeting. DGK Powers provided the snacks and beverages.
Family of the Month May 2014 Kevin and Melissa Mahoney The Mahoney family worked hard this past year in many parish and council related activities. Brother Kevin and his wife Melissa work hard as Stewardship Committee Leaders and active participants in one of the major goal areas of the Parish, predominantly as the Ministry Coordinators for all the parish Ministry Teams. They were involved in planning and executing the second Faith in Action Exposition event which consisted of each ministry being represented after a Saturday mass, with booths set up with the chairs of all the parish ministries. The booths consisted of displays, information booklets, and signup lists to recruit new ministry members to work in several project areas to expand the ministry missions. Kevin has become very involved in Council activities, even though his tenure with the KOC Council has only reached less than a two year period. He volunteered to take on the position as the Council recorder for another year, as well as taking on the most difficult position in the Bingo Fund Raiser as a Caller. n the School Community area, Kevin volunteers his efforts to serve as the middle youth Basketball Coach and supporting a Weekend Church league. He also serves as a chaperone for school activities and field trips such as the Swim with the Manatees program at Crystal River, Florida. Melissa is the school nurse at their son s school, and is also an active member of the Parish Filipino Community. She helps in the monthly church fundraiser dinners sponsored by the Filipino Women with the fund handling assignment at the door and assisting in the set-up, tear-down, and cleaning during the activity. This activity contributed towards the raising of over $2k for charity. They both also assisted with preparing food for dinner following 2nd and 3rd Degree exemplification ceremony. Their sons Kammrin and Dominic are both active, experienced altar servers for the Parish. n the School Community area, Kevin volunteers his efforts to serve as the middle youth and supporting a Weekend Church league. He also serves as a chaperone for school activities and field trips when needed. Kammrin and Dominic are both also involved in the sports programs at Rocky Bayou Middle School and participate in concert band as a trombone and trumpet player (respectively). Brother Kevin and Melissa, and their children demonstrate through hard work their Christian values and the KOC principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. Knight of the Month May 2014 Mark Williams Although Brother Mark is relatively a newcomer attendee to our Council (less than two years), he is a very conscientious supporter of our programs and can often be found participating in numerous Council and Parish activities. Brother Mark is ready to answer the call of the Grand Knight when volunteers for any activity are called for. He is planning to become an active and consistent substitute member of the Knight s Pasta Team, serving his role a helper in the setup and teardown for the event, and serving the drinks to the Pasta customers. The monthly event has become a model of success, and usually collects over five thousand dollars a year in support of such programs as Life ncorporated. This activity has attracted dozens of interested volunteers such as Mark, allowing several designated teams to take turns in supporting the preparation and serving of the dinners, as well as the cleaning up of the Parish Hall after each dinner. t has also provided members of the parish with an excellent dinner on Saturday nights
at a very reasonable cost, and typically 80-100 people show up for the monthly dinners. He also plans this coming fraternal year to serve as an officer in the Council as the Warden. He plans to participate in most of our annual activities such as the Handicapped Citizens Drive and Sunland events. He and the other volunteers will work at store entrances in the Niceville area and collect contribution, while handing out a vast quantity of donated tootsie rolls to the contributors. He currently works as the lead nformation Technology Administrator for the Eglin AFB Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) School House, and is using his T skills to maintain the Council s website to keep members aware of the various activities planned for the Council. He is an active participant in supporting the yearly Memorial Ceremony honoring those EOD combat personnel whom have given their lives while protecting our soldiers from the ED bomb threats in the war theaters. He attends all the bi-monthly Rosaries sponsored at the church by the Council. The support of knights such as Mark help form the backbone of today s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus charitable activities.
Brothers, Chris Harvey, Chris Lopardi, and Ron Barrett. from First Degree Exemplification Ceremony, held in Crestview on Wednesday, 28 May. Photo provided by Brother Chris Harvey