Father Albert J. Todd Council 12119
• 1005 Wilbon Road • Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 • www.kofc12119.org

Monthly Business Meetings are held at St. Bernadette Church on the Second Tuesday of Every Month at 7:30 pm

Meeting Minutes for: June 14, 2011

Prepared by Michael Zazzeri, Recorder

1. CALL TO ORDER:

The Meeting was called to order by GK Mark Leuver at 7:30 PM.

2. Warden’s Report on Membership Cards (Bro. Bill Barry):

All present are in possession of a current membership card.

3. Opening Prayer: The Lord’s Prayer was lead by GK Mark Leuver.

4. Pledge of Allegiance: The pledge was led by GK Mark Leuver.

5. Roll Call of Officers:

6. Opening Ode: Omitted

7. Report of Admissions Committee and Reading of Applications:

The transfer application of Bro. Rick Lewis was read (brought by Bro. Andy Raulynaitis).

8. Balloting for Membership (New members, readmissions, and reapplications):

Bro. Dave Onofrio made a motion to accept the transfer application of Bro. Rick Lewis. Bro. Jim O’Donnell seconded the motion. The motion to accept the application passed by unanimous verbal consent.

9.  Reading of Notices of Application in other Councils:

N/A

10.  Initiations:

None. Bro. Andy asked all to congratulate Bro. Sonny Butler on receiving his 3rd Degree!

11. Reading of Previous Meeting Minutes:

A motion was made by Bro. Jim O’Donnell and seconded by Bro. Wally Chaplin to approve the minutes of the April meeting. Motion passed by unanimous verbal consent.

12.  Grand Knight’s Report: (GK Mark Leuver)

Brothers, it’s been an exciting 14 months as your Grand Knight! It has been the biggest learning experience that I have ever had. What I learned the most is how strong our Council is. The leadership kept me grounded and the members here work so hard to make this a success. I know that you hear from ever Grand Knight how proud they are to be a part of this council and it’s true…when you look back and see what we’ve accomplished, it’s amazing. I want to thank every one of you for the trust you put in me and for giving me the opportunity to serve you. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.

13.  Chaplain’s Report (Fr. Robert Staley):

Omitted

14. Treasurer’s Report (Bro. Bob Mayen):

The current bank balance as of 31 May 2011 is $19450.61

Please note that the large amount of funds transferred is a result of the Church Fair.

See Addendum for more details.

15. Reading by Grand Knight of Receipts of Treasurer to Financial Secretary:

Receipts
R582 (05/11/11) – Parish Raffle Ticket Proceeds = $2,340.00
R583 (05/11/11) – May Pancake Breakfast Receipts = $724.00
R584 (05/12/11) – State Raffle Receipts = $10.00
R585 (05/12/11) – Dues & Initiation = $24.00
R586 (05/12/11) – May Business Meeting 50/50 = $36.00
R587 (05/20/11) – Parish Raffle Ticket Proceeds = $4,385.00
R588 (05/24/11) – State Convention Delegate Mileage Stipend = $71.84
R589 (05/24/11) – Continental Mills (Krustez) Pancake Mix Refund = $14.56
R590 (05/24/11) – Parish Raffle Ticket & Fair Receipts = $16,930.85
R591 (05/24/11) – Parish Raffle Ticket & Fair Receipts = $3,262.00
R592 (05/25/11) – Parish Fair Proceeds = $47.55
R593 (06/07/11) – June Pancake Breakfast Receipts = $697.25

16. Reading of Bills and Communications:

Bills (Warrants from Financial Secretary to Treasurer) since last business meeting.
W933 (05/08/11) – Knights of Columbus Supreme Council for Supplies = $11.63
W934 (05/08/11) – Bro. Dave Dillman for May Pancake Breakfast Supplies = $63.66
W935 (05/08/11) – Bro. Tim Hughes for May Pancake Breakfast Supplies = $311.05
W936 (05/10/11) – DeeJay's Event Rentals for Parish Fair Equipment = $1,392.94
W937 (05/10/11) – Voided
W938 (05/10/11) – Bro. Wally Chaplin for Cash required for Parish Fair Ticket Stations = $600.00
W939 (05/12/11) – Bro, Bruce Meyer for Beer Permit & Background Check = $80.00
W940 (05/12/11) – Harold Grupton 50/50 Band for Parish Fair Entertainment = $500.00
W941 (05/12/11) – Jeff Griffith for Parish Fair Entertainment = $100.00
W942 (05/12/11) – String Peddlers Band for Parish Fair Entertainment = $125.00
W943 (04/26/11) – Voided
W944 (05/03/11) – Carmine Stabile or Parish Fair Entertainment = $40.00
W945 (04/12/11) – Shakey Legz Band for Parish Fair Entertainment = $100.00
W946 (04/12/11) – Sybil The Clown for Parish Fair Entertainment = $80.00
W947 (04/12/11) – Readlite Barricade, Inc. for Parish Fair Portable Restrooms = $269.37
W948 (04/12/11) – DeeJay's Event Rentals for Parish Fair Equipment = $1,082.62
W949 (04/12/11) – Bro. Michael Zazzeri for Postage for Mailing Minutes = $26.19
W950 (04/12/11) – Inflate A Party or Parish Fair Inflatables = $1,200.00
W951 (04/12/11) – Ragland Productions for Parish Fair Equipment = $2,081.00
W952 (04/12/11) – Voided
W953 (04/19/11) – Bro. Jim O'Donnell for Parish Fair Equipment and Supplies = $1,714.92
W954 (04/26/11) – DeeJay's Event Rentals for Parish Fair Equipment = $226.00
W955 (04/26/11) – Mims Distributing for Parish Fair Beer = $405.00
W956 (05/03/11) – J & S Pizza for Parish Fair Pizzas = $372.00
W957 (04/12/11) – Jose M, Marina for Parish Raffle First Prize = $2,000.00
W958 (04/12/11) – Pepsi Bottling Ventures for Parish Fair Soda = $161.62
W959 (04/12/11) – St. Bernadette Catholic Church for Reimbursement of three Parish Raffle Prizes = $991.27
W960 (04/12/11) – Patricia Peters for Parish Raffle Second Prize = $1,000.00
W961 (04/12/11) – Bro. Wally Chaplin for Postage for Council Business = $96.80
W962 (04/12/11) – Bro. Fred Campbell for State Convention Delegate Stipend = $35.92
W963 (04/19/11) – Bro. Al Munno for Reimbursement of Expenses to Various Parish Fair Workers = $180.04
W964 (04/26/11) – Bro. Al Munno for Parish Fair Supplies = $391.53
W965 (04/26/11) – Rose Higgins for Parish Fair Entertainment = $200.00
W966 (05/03/11) – L. D. Williams & Sons for St. Bernadette Fair Signs = $459.33
W967 (05/29/11) - Marie Costa for Fair Food = $150.00
W968 (06/08/11) - Bro. Tim Hughes for June Pancake Breakfast Supplies = $224.87
W969 (06/13/11) - Bro. Jim O'Donnell for June Pancake Breakfast Equipment = $48.01
W970 (06/13/11) - Knights of Columbus - Council Accounts for Supplies = $8.15

17. Financial Secretary’s Report (Read by Bro. Wally Chaplin):

As of the Supreme statement dated 06/01/11, we have 135 Associate Members, 62 Insurance Members and 1 Inactive Insurance Member for a total of 198 Members. We have had a net loss of 14 members (quota is +15) and net gain of 1 insurance members (quota is +5).
To date, 73 Council members (37.06%) are already current on their dues for the next Fraternal Year (1 July 2011 - 30 June 2012). I will be sending out their new membership cards before the end of this month.

18.  Report of Auditors and Trustees (Bro. Bruce Meyer):

Bro. Bruce reviewed the Worthy FS report and all is in order. Thanks to Bros. Bob and Wally for all the hard work they put in to organize the financial statements for the Church Fair.

19.  Chancellor’s Report of Vocations (Bro. Chris Craney):

We are reapplying our efforts to adopt Seminarian Philip Johnson. He will need our prayers due to his current illness. More to come on other ways we can support him.

20.  Report of Service Program Committees (DGK Steven Raedy):

Youth (Bro. Luis Terron):

Omitted

Church (Open):

No report

Family (Bro. Chris Eby):

We are finalizing plans for a Durham Bulls family night on Friday night, June 24 which will be a fireworks night at the stadium. Game is at 7:00 and will cost $8 each. Please let Bro. Chris know by Friday if you are interested in attending.

Council (Bro. Al Munno) Reported by DGK Steve:

Bro. Al is ready to go for next year! He will maintain his position on the committee in the coming year. Proceeds of the fair net out at approximately $7947.76. About $6000 was income from the raffle.

Community (Open):

Omitted.

Pro-Life (Bro. Mike Mroz):

Omitted

Membership (Bro. Andy Raulynaitis):

Omitted

LAMB (Bro. Ed Undercoffer) Reported by GK Mark:

We are about 2 months away from Tootsie Roll drive. If you know of a teacher in need of funds that can be helped by LAMB, please let Bro. Ed know.

21. Report of Standing Committees:

Pancake Breakfasts (Bro. Tim Hughes)

June attendance was light but grossed $697.25. Fr. Torres has asked up to hold the breakfast on the SECOND Sunday of the month in order to avoid holiday’s, etc. We will run into a problem next Easter (we will discuss at committee). Bro. Tim Hughes will look at team rosters to make sure all teams are filled and communicated accordingly. If anyone would like to be a co-captain, please let a captain know. A schedule will be published for all breakfasts in the future.

Blood Drives (Bro. Dave Dillman)

The next drive will be June 16th from 3:30 to 7 PM. Our goal is to have 50 people signed up to donate. We only have 15 people signed up. Blood types O and A are needed. Rex will be raffling a $100 gift card (from all Rex donors). Next blood drive will be September 24th.

Scholarship (Bro. Andy Raulynaitis):

No report

State Raffle (Bro. Raul Barbieto):

No report

22. Unfinished Business:

None

23.  New Business:

Bro. Jim O’Donnell reported that the Yard Sale has been set for 9/24. Wednesday night set up tables, Thursday and Friday receiving items and Saturday sale. Bro. Al will put out a request for help. March 17, 2012 is reserved for the St. Patrick’s Day dinner. All events need to go through the Grand Knight for his discussion with Fr. Torres.

Bro. Steve Beiras made a motion to have $385 directed as a donation to the Parish Youth “Challenge Group” to help offset costs for participation in the RUN2 Friends event. Motion was seconded by Bro. Tony Perna. There was related discussion. Motion passed by unanimous verbal consent. Check will be made to “St. Bernadette Church”.

Bro. Chris Craney made a motion to have the Fair profits to be transferred from the general account to the Capital Campaign fund. A check for $7000 will be written to the Church with the remaining funds transferred to be used as seed money for future Capital Campaign events. The motion was seconded by Bro. Rick Lewis. Additional discussion: $6730 will be the remaining balance on our Capital Campaign pledge. Bro. Wally suggested a “good picture” be taken at the presentation and a write up for Columbia magazine be submitted. The Grand Knight will contact Fr. Torres to coordinate a presentation. Motion passed by unanimous verbal consent.

24 Report of Fourth Degree (Sir Rick Lewis):

SK Rick Lewis has been reelected as Faithful Navigator for the next Fraternal Year.

25. Insurance Field Agent’s Report (Bro. Michael Martin, FIC):

Please contact Bro. Mike with any questions about insurance or annuities at:

Michael D. Martin
1122 Climbing Rose Turn
Cary, NC 27518
Bus: (919) 854-2867
Cell: (919) 244-3969
Fax: (919) 854-7893

26. District Deputy’s Report (DD Bob Caron):

Worthy Grand Knight, I bring you greetings from Supreme Knight Carl Anderson, the Supreme Board of Directors, and our Worthy State Deputy Dave R. Jones.

As was mentioned earlier, 15 new members for the Council is the goal, unfortunately the roles had to be cleared of inactive members which puts us way behind. Hopefully you will all be set up to meet your goals for next year.

Thank you on behalf of the 5th District and the State Council for your councils support at the convention.

The “new” 3rd degree was help in Garner. For those that are already a 3rd degree member I strongly recommend that you attend to observe. It is a major change and an outstanding change for the better.

This is my last meeting as your District Deputy. My relief Bro. Tom Eifler PGK of Council 6650 in Cary will be coming on board shortly.

My last official duty as your DD will be the installation of officers two weeks from tonight.

Thank you for all that you do for the Church, the Order and the Council.

27. Good of the Order:

Prayers were requested for:

  • Al Demartini
  • Emmerson Dunton
  • Rose Sheehan
  • Bro. Steve Beiras
  • All intentions listed by our Brother Knights
  • All Clergy and Religious
  • All Knights that have passed
  • All wounded military

Knight of the Month: Bro. Eddie DeVito and Bro. Bruce Meyer

Family of the Month: Bro. Bill Barrie, Bro. Tom Hokemeyer, Bro. Bob Mayen,

Bro. Jim O’Donnell, Bro. Tony Perna

Honorary Member: Bro. Philip Zabawa

Worthy Lecturer Bro. Tony Perna once again entertained us with a story of his youth…

This past year we’ve discussed, the Lord, the Catholic Mass, Prayer, and I just want to leave with this, we are all brother Knights we are all in service to God. The Lord has taken care of me, I now give back because I love it…I’m paying forward. I feel that a Knight working for the Lord that whenever we do stuff, we do for God, for our families and for us, last. This association of fellows is a wonderful gift that we have to take advantage of.

28. Chaplain’s Summation: (Fr. Robert Staley):

Omitted

29. Closing Prayer:

The closing prayer was lead by GK Mark Leuver

30. Closing Ode:

Omitted

31. Adjournment:

The meeting was adjourned by GK Mark Leuver at 8:30 PM.

32. Attendance drawing:

Bro. Bill Peterson – Bro. Bill was not in attendance. Next month’s drawing will be for $110.

Addendum:

Pancake Report

Treasure’s report