Preceded by installation of officers at 7:06pm in person and on Zoom on August 7, 2023

Called to Order by Grand Knight at 7:17pm in person and on Zoom on August 7, 2023

Opening prayer led by GK

 

Roll:

• Grand Knight: Scotty Kilwein – Present

• Deputy Grand Knight: George Bertsch – Present

• Chancellor: Mike Macmenamin – Present

• Treasurer: Peter Shine - Present

• Advocate: Richard Madrid – Absent

• Recorder: Kris Knof - Present

• Warden: Vince Gramaglia - Present

• Inside Guard: Paul Weisner - Present

• Outside Guard: Rafael Burgos – Present

• Trustees:

  • Bob Garrity (3) - Present

  • Don Abate (2) - Present

  • Rob Urrutia (1) - Present

• Financial Secretary: Hank Abbott - Present

• Lecturer: John Long - Present

• Chaplain: Fr Hector - Present

 

Previous meeting’s minutes were provided on website and approved.

 

Chaplain’s Message:

22 rules for knighthood:

    Rule 1: Deepen and increase your faith.

    Rule 2: Act on your faith; make it a living witness to others.

    Rule 3: Analyze and understand your fears; don’t be ruled by them.

    Rule 4: Make Jesus Christ the only guide and the only goal of your life.

    Rule 5: Turn away from material things; don’t be owned by them.

    Rule 6: Train your mind to distinguish the true nature of good and evil.

    Rule 7: Never let any failure or setback turn you away from God.

    Rule 8: Face temptation guided by God, not by worry or excuses.

    Rule 9: Always be ready for attacks from those who fear the Gospel and resent the good.

    Rule 10: Always be prepared for temptation. And do what you can to avoid it.

    Rule 11: Be alert to two special dangers: moral cowardice and personal pride.

    Rule 12: Face your weaknesses and turn them into strengths.

    Rule 13: Treat each battle as if it were your last.

    Rule 14: A life of virtue has no room for vice; the little vices we tolerate become the most deadly.

    Rule 15: Every important decision has alternatives; think them through clearly and honestly in the light of what’s right.

    Rule 16: Never, ever give up or give in on any matter of moral substance.

    Rule 17: Always have a plan of action. Battles are often won or lost before they begin.

    Rule 18: Always think through, in advance, the consequences of your choices and actions.

    Rule 19: Do nothing — in public or private — that the people you love would not hold in esteem.

    Rule 20: Virtue is its own reward; it needs no applause.

    Rule 21: Life is demanding and brief; make it count.

    Rule 22: Admit and repent your wrongs, never lose hope, encourage your brothers, and then begin again.

 

Grand Knight Report:

Last week was Supreme Convention in Orlando, a few members volunteered to help with transportation, Scotty shared activity book that was provided for children who were present, banquet was great and honored Sr Agnes; thank you for participating installation of officers; back to school pasta dinner on August 30 and big breakfast September 10, volunteers needed; November 11 is challenge 22, big red bus is coming to church in September; altar server appreciation event is coming (date TBA); church is having ministries meet and greet in October, encouraged members to attend; pay dues

 

Bills and Communication:

Advertisement from Jersey Mike’s for catering.

 

Membership Report:

Received Form 100 in the mail for a transfer.

 

Financial Secretary Report:

Bill from supreme for $249.50 for per capita.

 

Program Director:

Pasta dinner:, pasta, marinara, meatballs, bread, salad, dessert; Big breakfast returns in September, on the 10th, bring ideas for donation recipient.

 

Faith Director Report:

St Monica novena starting August 18; will do a remembrance mass in November.

 

Community Director:

Waiting to hear more from Len, who has been going to planning meetings for Challenge 22 Ruck Walk.

 

Life Director:

None

 

Family Director Report:

None

 

Fourth Degree Report:

Resurrection may host a Fourth Degree in November; December 20 is Sleuths get together; installation of officers and dinner on September 11; November 5 will be Slovak dinner after afternoon mass, more info to come.

 

Insurance Agent Report:

None (Steve Pomellow no longer working with KofC), looking for new hires.

 

District Deputy Report:

Fr Michael McGivney novena (August 12 – August 14); 3200 people attended Supreme Convention; trying to put emphasis on faith programs; fourth degree exemplification coming up in Jacksonville.

 

Unfinished Business:

Nothing

 

New Business:

Need a couple volunteers available during one day this week to help bring in new stove and remove old one, and take it to recycling; evening of September 13 is meeting for new ushers, encourage Knights to be involved in, motion passed to donate $100 for usher event; looking into doing wheelchair drive.

 

 

Lecturer’s Reflection:

The word love has many definitions in dictionary, but it is a babe in a manger, a cross on a hill, and an empty tomb.

 

Prayers Offered:

Lucille Urrutia; Maria Long; Maria Clancy; Meliss Valentine; priests, Andre Sanchez, Ceasar, Luke Lizowski; Karen Macminimen; Jeffery Abbott; Michael (Paul’s nephew) Haley Elliot; Sisters of Charity; Company of the Savior (Mother Maria Felix Torres sainthood); Florida martyrs; Linda Durgana

 

Closing Prayer led by Grand Knight at 8:21pm