February 2021 Meeting Minutes

Called to Order by GK at 7:02pm on Zoom on February 1, 2021

Prayer offered by GK

 

Roll:

• Grand Knight: Scotty Kilwein - Present

• Deputy Grand Knight: George Bertsch - Present

• Chancellor: Ben Lockett - Absent

• Treasurer: Peter Shine - Present

• Advocate: Rob Urrutia - Present

• Recorder: Kris Knof - Present

• Warden: Vince Gramaglia - Absent

• Inside Guard: Paul Weisner - Present

• Outside Guard: Richard Madrid - Absent

• Trustees:

  • Robert Knof (3) - Present

  • Bob Garity (2) - Absent

  • Matt Abbott (1) - Present

• Financial Secretary: Hank Abbott - Present

• Lecturer: John Long - Absent

• Chaplain: Deacon Fred - Present

 

Previous meeting’s minutes provided on website and approved.

 

Chaplain’s Message:

Unfortunately, the retreat was unable to happen, but hoped all increased connection with God through reading Resisting Happiness.

 

Grand Knight Report:

New activities planned for 2021. Thanked brothers who attended mass for Kendra Neiderer. Reminded people to fill in online form for hours/monetary donations. Encouraged everyone to propose new ideas for events. Encouraged all program directors to look into getting an assistant.

 

Membership Report:

No news to report, looking to bring John Willis on as assistant.

 

Financial Secretary Report:

Don’t owe any money to supreme.  Need to turn in two checks for raffle.

 

Program Director:

Fish dinner is a go, take outs only, starting February 19.  Need 3 people inside, a couple people frying, someone collecting money, taking orders, delivering orders (9-10 total). Food service 4:00-6:30, will need people to show up early to prep.

Will look into Easter Egg hunt or some type of activity.

 

Bills and Communication:

None

 

Faith Director Report:

Stations of the cross at 7pm on Fridays during Lent, projected on Gleason Hall.

 

Community Director:

No report (Brother Len does have experience with vaccine website and will assist any brother who needs any help).

 

Life Director:

Welcomed James Taglia from Laps For Life; walk will take place March 13 at Bishop Moore HS; looking to raise $100,000 this year; cf-laps.life; 40 Days For Life starts on Ash Wednesday.

Passed information about respect life billboards to other councils. CRS Rice Bowls begin on Ash Wednesday, boxes at exits of church, asking brothers to pass out rice bowls. Providing option for people to print label online and place it on their own box to bring in.

Ashes will be sprinkled on top of parishioners’ heads, instead of cross on forehead.

 

Family Director Report:

Absent

 

Insurance Agent Report:

Absent

 

District Deputy Report:

Fish Fry is good opportunity for recruitment. Human Trafficking is a problem people need to be aware of, especially around Daytona 500.

 

Unfinished Business:

Still looking into solution for aluminum can recycling bin, all ideas welcome.

 

New Business:

$90 commitment for State Convention ad approved.

Can select FL KofC as charity via Amazon Smile.

Rob Urrutia presented resolution to support him as State Deputy 2021-2022, motion passed.

Nominated Scotty Kilwein and George Bertsch as primary delegates for state convention. Hank Abbott and Robert Knof set as alternates.

 

Lecturer’s Reflection:

Absent

 

Prayers Offered:

Family of Allen and Kendra Neiderer, Maria Clancy, Vince Samosky, District 32 (lost two Grand Knights and another member), family of Charles Graves, Karen Young, Gene Corona

 

 

Closing Prayer led by GK at 8:12pm