Guadalupe Chapter November 18, 2013 Meeting Minutes Diocese of Colorado Springs SPECIAL CHAPTER GUEST PRESENTATIONS Brother in Need Brother Morgan Moon made a presentation about the situation of Brother Daniel Maduok who is a brother in need and a member of the St Paul Council 11634. Brother Daniel is one of the Lost Boys of Sudan. He became a refugee and eventually became a US citizen. He is trying to arrange for the transportation and immigration to the US for his wife and 2 children (4 years and 4 months of age). St. Paul is leading the funding raising effort and is setting up a KofC State Charities account so that councils can make donations to help brother Daniel out. More communication will come out when details are available. See attached write-up. Meeting Location: Council #4636 Holy Family Colorado Springs, CO Meeting Opened: 7:00 PM President Walt Parsons Opening Prayer Offered: by District Deputies Reading of Minutes: Approved as Corrected Chapter Officer Roll President Walt Parsons P Vice-President Bob Knapp P Treasurer Frank Evans P Secretary Jim Mead P DD# 3 Ray Gentilini P DD# 8 Mike Conlin DD# 9 John Lynn DD# 13 Kevin Stipak P DD# 23 Jake Jakubowski P DD# 26 Bob Green P DD# 30 Bryan Hartwig DD# 34 Jim Mead P DD# 35 Jerry Mosbrucker DD# 39 Steven Tavernaro P Clergy/Religious Fr. Bill Carmody State Officers Jay Doherty, State Treasurer Chris Foley, State Advocate Jon Herskovits, State Warden Fourth Degree Duane Krones, District Marshal Chapter Financials Total Assets $3,576.27 Next Meeting January 20, 2014 Next Meeting Location Our Lady of the Pines Council #11730 Pro-Life & Mobile Pregnancy Center Update Fr. Bill Carmody reported that the mobile pregnancy center is moving from a 3 day/week to 4 to 5 day/week operation and is at UCCS and Palmer High School. It is now doing STD testing. Life Network now has a new head, who is a medical doctor, which is seen as big benefit. Fr. Bill asked that councils consider, or continue, including in their budgets donations to Life Network. Fr. Bill requested that the Chapter support the upcoming 40 Days for Life starting March 5, 2014 (Ash Wednesday) and ending April 13, 2014 (Palm Sunday). The chapter committed to having at least 2 Knights present on the Sundays from 6am to 6pm (6 Sundays). State Mid-Year Convention Paul Pattrica, State Special Events Coordinator/Convention Chairman, reported that the Mid Year Meetings will be Jan 10 through 12 and will be at the Marriott in Colorado Springs. The Executive Secretary (Butch Enderle) will be sending the letters out soon. The Convention will be April 24-27 @ Keystone Resort and Conference Center. The packets will be on the State Website in December and hard copies available at the Mid Year meeting. It is preferred that the Convention registrations be done on-line. The hotel room rate is $120/night. Paul encouraged councils, Districts, the Chapter and parishes to purchase convention handbook ads. Applications for ads can be found on the State Website. President s Report Walt Parsons requested that the chapter make a good showing at the Year of Faith Closing Mass, which will be held at the Broadmoor Hotel on November 24 th. He also congratulated all councils who received awards from Supreme. Awards were received by 61% of the Councils in the Chapter. The floor was yielded to SK Butch Enderle, who held a raffle of AFA Football Tickets to raise funds to reimburse expenses for the construction of a ramp for a brother in need from Council 4636. Treasurer Report Frank Evans reported that the Chapter has $3,576.27 in assets with zero liabilities, payables or receivables. (See attached for more details). Dues statements for this year were passed out. Old Business - None Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapter, P.O. Box 17150, Colorado Springs, CO 80935-7150 - Page 1 -
Council Roll District 3 Total Council 4636 2 Council 4699 2 Council 11634 7 Council 12718 1 Council 13099 2 District 8 Council 2099 0 Council 3252 0 Council 5768 0 District 9 Council 1498 0 Council 7880 0 Council 8909 0 Council 10937 1 Council 11918 0 District 13 Council 582 1 Council 7520 2 Council 9993 1 Council 14338 3 District 23 Council 1296 0 Council 7752 0 District 26 Council 11514 0 Council 11730 2 Council 12335 4 Council 14785 2 District 30 Council 681 0 District 34 Council 625 1 Council 12228 1 Council 13981 3 Council 14806 3 District 35 Council 3247 0 District 39 Council 8200 Council 14436 Council 14715 Council 15269 0 1 1 2 New Business SK John Lopez reported that there are 2 seminarians that are unsupported in the RSVP program. He encouraged councils and assemblies to consider providing support. SK John Lopez reported that he is coordinating the seating for the Knights at the Year of Faith Closing Mass. Please contact him if you plan to attend. He has tickets and will have them at the door. Parking will be available at St. Paul s at no fee and at the Broadmoor garage for $5. SK Henry Ruiz made a presentation about St. Mary s initial plans to sponsor a field trip to the San Luis Stations of the Cross. He provided initial thoughts and got input. Current plans are to try to have the trip in the June/July time frame. Ceremonials Chapter Chair Report DD Bob Green reported that there will be a 2 nd and 3 rd Degree on Feb 2 nd at the Cadet Chapel after the 10am mass. Bob is working on a stand alone 2 nd degree in December, but plans are not finalized. If the December date does not work out, then he will try to schedule a 2 nd Degree in January. District Marshal s Report SK Duane Krones reported that approximately 20 SK s participated in the Veteran s Day Parade. He encouraged all SK s with Regalia to participate in the Year of Faith Closing mass. He currently has about 40 SK s who have committed to participate. Duane requested that SK s support Honor Guard for the funeral mass for SK Ray Cordova on Nov 25 at Holy Apostles. District Deputies Report District 3 DD Ray Gentilini reported that District will have three 1 st Degrees in December. St. Paul-Dec 3 rd, Devine Redeemer-Dec 18 th, and St. Joseph-TBD. Holy Family will have a 1 st degree on Nov 26 th. District 13 DD Kevin Stipak reported there is a tentative 1 st Degree at St. Patrick s on Dec 10 th. Corpus Christi is in the process of finalizing a date in February for the Free Throw contest. District 23 DD Jake Jakubowski reported that there will be an officer training on Nov 23 rd in Salida at the St. Joseph school. District 26 Bob Green reported that council 14785 (St. Benedict in Falcon) has made their membership quota. District 34 No report District 39 DD Steve Tavernaro reported that the AF Academy, Council 8200, still is in need of a FS. They are considering a 1 st Degree in January. They will have a stand alone 2 nd & 3 rd Degree on Febrary 2 nd. Council Reports - Councils presented a report of upcoming events. (See attached). Insurance Representatives Brother Joe Byrne reported that the Huard KofC Insurance Agency is still looking for candidates to become an agent. November is Long Term Care month. Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapter, P.O. Box 17150, Colorado Springs, CO 80935-7150 - Page 2 -
State Officers Report Jay Doherty, State Secretary, stated that he was impressed at the great turn out for the Chapter meeting. The attendance was outstanding. He provided his perspective about our new pope, Pope Francis, who is a man of Love. We are called to evangelize and to do charitable work. Doing acts of charity is what being a Knight is all about. It is the core of who we are and what we do. If the councils do that well, then the Knights will be visible, attract more membership and then be able to do more acts of charity. Councils can make donations to the victims in the Philippines by donating to the State Charities Fund. Resolutions for the Convention are due to the State Advocate by February 22 nd. Closing The next meeting will be on January 20, 2014 hosted by Council #11730 at Our Lady of the Pines in Black Forest. The District Deputies offered the closing prayers and Chapter President Walt Parsons adjourned the meeting at 8:50pm. Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapter, P.O. Box 17150, Colorado Springs, CO 80935-7150 - Page 3 -
Council Reports Council 582 Holy Trinity Nov 10 Held pancake breakfast Nov 14 Business meeting Nov 16 Clothing drive & gift certificates to help Black Forest Fire victims Nov 24 Coffee and donuts Holy Trinity Dec 1 Coffee and donuts Holy Trinity Dec 6 First Friday Rosary, mass & potluck Dec 12 Business meeting Dec 14 Council Christmas Party Dec 15 Coffee and donuts Holy Trinity Dec 22 Coffee and donuts Holy Trinity Jan 3 First Friday rosary, mass & potluck Jan 5 Coffee and donuts Holy Trinity Jan 9 Business meeting Council 4699 Divine Redeemer Nov 20th Council Social D/R 6:30 pm. Nov 21 Council members working USAFA football game. Nov 24th SK Brothers 4699 Honor Guard Broadmoor Hall 1:00pm. Dec 2nd Officers meeting 6:30pm. Dec 4th Business meeting 7:.00pm. Dec 8th Christmas Party 6:.00pm and Corporate Communion. Dec 15 distribution of kids for coats. Dec 18th Council Social D/R 6:30pm. Dec 25th Merry Christmas. January 1st Happy new year. No Meetings 12/30/13 0r 1/1/14. Council 7520 Corpus Christi Catholic Church Nov 21 Distributing Food Baskets starting @ 10am @ Corpus Christi Dec 15 Parish Breakfast Jan 19 Parish Breakfast Dec or Jan 1 st Degree date TBD Jan - Free Throw competition date TBD Council 9993 St. Patrick s Nov 3 Pancake Breakfast Nov 3 Membership Blitz -- Presentations at Masses Nov 10 First Degree 2 candidates Nov 18 Honor Guard for Betty Throne -- deceased Dec 1 Pancake breakfast Dec 7 Christmas Party with Auxiliary Dec 8 National Night of Prayer with adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 7 11 pm with Honor Guard St. Patrick Dec 11 1st Degree Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapter, P.O. Box 17150, Colorado Springs, CO 80935-7150 - Page 4 -
Council 10937 Pax Christi Parish Nov 17 @ 7:30am - Doughnuts Served in the Great Hall following Masses Nov 23 @ 7:00am - Thanksgiving Project -Provide 400 baskets each full of food to those in need Nov 24 @ 7:30am - Doughnuts Served in the Great Hall following Masses Dec 1 @ 7:30am - Doughnuts Served in the Great Hall following Masses Dec 2 @ 7:00pm - Planning Meeting Grand Knights home Dec 8 @ 9:30am - Breakfast Served in the Great Hall following Masses Dec 13 @ 5:00pm - Knights Christmas Party Great Hall Dec 14 @ 7:30am - Business Meeting and First Degree Pax Christi Dec 15 @ 7:30am - Doughnuts Served in the Great Hall following Masses Dec 22 @ 7:30am - Doughnuts Served in the Great Hall following Masses Dec 29 @ 7:30am - Doughnuts Served in the Great Hall following Masses Jan 5 @ 7:30am - Doughnuts Served in the Great Hall following Masses Jan 6 @ 7:00pm - Planning Meeting at Grand Knights home Jan 9 @ 7:00pm - Business Meeting Pax Christi Jan 11 @ 6:30am - State Mid Year Meeting Jan 12 @ 7:30am - Doughnuts Served in the Great Hall following Masses Jan 17 @ 5:00pm - Family Social at member s home Jan 19 @ 7:30am - Doughnuts Served in the Great Hall following Masses Council 11514 St. Peter Council Social Meeting / Nov 20 / 7:00 PM / Parish Hall Council Officers Meeting / Nov 21 / 6:00 PM / Parish Hall Community Mass / Dec 1 / 8:00 AM / Church Council Business Meeting / Dec 4 / 7:00 PM / Parish Hall Council Christmas Party / Dec 12 / 6:00 PM / Air Force Academy Spaghetti Dinner / Dec 14 / 6:00 PM / Parish Hall Council Officers Meeting / Dec 19 / 6:00 PM / Parish Hall Council 11634 St. Paul s December 3, Council Business Meeting, St Paul 7 PM December 5, Volunteer at Marian House Soup Kitchen 7 AM-1 PM December 8, Breakfast with Santa at St Paul CC, 8 AM- 12 PM December 12, Volunteer at Marian House Soup Kitchen 7 AM-1 PM December 17, Monthly Mass and Family Dinner, 6 PM December 19, Volunteer at Marian House Soup Kitchen 7 AM-1 PM January 2, Volunteer at Marian House Soup Kitchen 7 AM -1 PM January 7, Council Business Meeting, St Paul 7 PM January 9, Volunteer at Marian House Soup Kitchen 7 AM-1 PM January 12, Monthly Breakfast at St Paul CC, 8-10:30 AM January 15, Monthly Mass and Family Dinner, 6 PM January 16, Volunteer at Marian House Soup Kitchen 7 AM-1PM January 21, Host Annual Westside Cares Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast St Paul 7-10 AM January 23, Volunteer at Marian House Soup Kitchen 7 AM-1 PM Council 11730 Our Lady of the Pines Nov 24 Necrology mass 10:30am @ Our Lady of the Peace Dec 1 Council Christmas Party 2:00pm @ Hogan House Jan 25 Parish Dinner 6:00pm @ Our Lady of the Peace Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapter, P.O. Box 17150, Colorado Springs, CO 80935-7150 - Page 5 -
Council 12228 Mount Saint Francis Flag Retirement Ceremony // Sat 9 Nov 1800 // Outside Parish Steps Alter Server Luncheon // Sat 16 Nov 1130 1300 / Parish Hall Complete Church Coat Racks // Sat 16 Nov 0900 Parish Hall Officers Meeting Thurs 21 Nov 1900 // Council Chambers Memorial Mass / Corp Communion / Dinner / 23 Nov 1700/ 1800 Parish Council Rosary & Meeting // Thurs 5 Dec 1845 & 1905 // Classroom Council Christmas Party // Sat 14 Dec 1800 Officers Meeting // 19 Dec 1900 // Council Chambers Parking Christmas Eve Mass // 24 Dec 1600 // Parish Council Rosary & Meeting // 2 Jan 1845 // Parish Classrooms Council 12335 St. Gabriel and St. Vianney Nov 16 Council Fund Raising Activities at World Arena Nov 24 Council Free pancake breakfast Nov 27 Council Social Meeting Dec 7 Council Christmas Party Dec 11 Council Business Meeting Dec 18 Coats for Kids Distribution Dec 29 Council Pancake Breakfast Jan 8 Council Business Meeting Jan 22 Council Social Meeting Jan 26 Council Pancake Breakfast Council 13099 St. Joseph the Worker Nov 21 Marion House Nov 23-24 Tamales Orders Nov 26 Business meeting Nov 30-31 Tamales Orders Dec 1-4 Make Tamales Dec 7-22 Distribute Tamales Dec 10 Business Meeting Council 14338 Holy Apostles - Nov Social Meeting / 20 Nov / 7PM / Holy Apostles Church - KofC Breakfast / 24 Nov / 8:30 AM / Holy Apostles Church - Dec Director Meeting / 2 Dec / 7PM / Holy Apostles Church - Dec Business Meeting / 4 Dec / 7PM / Holy Apostles Church - Council Christmas Party / 6 Dec / 6PM / Holy Apostles Church - KofC Breakfast / 15 Dec / 8:30 AM / Holy Apostles Church - Fr. Paul 50 th Anniversary Mass / 18 Dec / 7PM / Holy Apostles - Fr. Paul 50 th Anniversary / 19 Dec / 6PM / City Auditorium - Habitat for Humanity / 21 Dec / 8AM / Woodmen Vistas - Jan Director Meeting / 6 Jan / 7PM / Holy Apostles Church - Jan Business Meeting / 8 Jan / 7PM / Holy Apostles Church - Jan Social Meeting / 15 Jan / 7PM / Holy Apostles Church - KofC Breakfast / 19 Jan / 8:30 AM / Holy Apostles Church Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapter, P.O. Box 17150, Colorado Springs, CO 80935-7150 - Page 6 -
Council 14715 Our Lady Queen of Peace Tootsie Roll Sales, 17 Nov 2013, 0800-1900, Fort Carson PX Welcome Weekend, 16 Nov 2013, 1700-1830, Chapel Annex Monthly Birthday Wishes, 17 Nov 2013, 1030-1200, Chapel Annex Social Meeting, 19 Nov 2013, 1900-2030, Chapel Annex Business Meeting, 3 Dec 2013, 1900-2030, Chapel Annex Social Meeting, 17 Dec 2013, 1900-2030, Chapel Annex Welcome Weekend, 21 Dec 2013, 1700-1830, Chapel Annex Monthly Birthday Wishes, 22 Dec 2013, 1030-1200, Chapel Annex Business Meeting, 7 Jan 2014, 1900-2030, Chapel Annex Welcome Weekend, 18 Jan 2014, 1700-1830, Chapel Annex Monthly Birthday Wishes, 19 Jan 2014, 1030-1200, Chapel Annex Social Meeting, 21 Jan 2014, 1900-2030, Chapel Annex Council 14785 - St. Benedict s Nov 17 Pancake Breakfast St. Benedict-Falcon Nov 24 Corporate Communion/Recruiting Mtg. @ St. Michael s-calhan Nov 3 Dec 16 Keep Christ in Christmas Card Sales @ both Parishes Dec 1 Monthly K of C lead parish Rosary for Pro-life Dec 8 Pancake Breakfast @ St. Michael s-calhan Dec 21 Council-wide Christmas Party @ Antler Creek Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapter, P.O. Box 17150, Colorado Springs, CO 80935-7150 - Page 7 -