Began meeting with presentation from Kurt Gies about the Challenge 22 Ruck Walk for veterans on November 12 in downtown Winter Garden
Called to Order by GK at 7:12pm in person and on Zoom on September 19, 2022
Opening prayer led by DGK
Roll:
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Grand Knight: Scotty Kilwein - Present
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Deputy Grand Knight: George Bertsch - Present
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Chancellor: Ben Lockett - Excused
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Treasurer: Peter Shine - Excused
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Advocate: Richard Madrid - Present
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Recorder: Kris Knof - Present
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Warden: Vince Gramaglia - Present
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Inside Guard: Paul Weisner - Present
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Outside Guard: Carl Perrera – Late (online)
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Trustees:
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Don Abate (3) - Excused
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Rob Urrutia (2) - Absent
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Robert Knof (1) - Present
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Financial Secretary: Hank Abbott - Present
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Lecturer: John Long - Present
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Chaplain: Fr Hector - Absent
Previous meeting’s minutes provided on website and approved.
Chaplain’s Message:
None
Grand Knight Report:
Thank you to those who joined big breakfast and spaghetti dinners; received a scam email from “Fr Noe” asking for Amazon gift cards, was averted.
Bills and Communication:
Russell Home sent invite to 4th Annual Spooktacular Costume Bash taking place on October 29.
Blessed Sacrament is celebrating 20th anniversary on November 19, contact Mike Crawford; J&J Gala will take place September 24, each table seats 10 and costs $500, they are also seeking volunteers; if we donate $500 to ASAP supreme will add $100.
Membership Report:
Louis Monteleone is new transfer, new member Flavio Lobo took his degree, James Lovas is a new member, John Roberson is a new transfer
Have some potential new members, still trying to get them in.
Financial Secretary Report:
Spaghetti dinner made enough money to give preschool $200, $150 made from Big Breakfast.
Treasurer’s Report:
None
Program Director:
Breakfast started back up on September 11 and was a great success. Next one is October 9. Christmas parade comes up in December, will look into Trunk r Treat.
Faith Director Report:
Nothing
Community Director:
We are collecting toiletries for veterans at September and October breakfasts to bring in to American Legion November 12 walk at Veterans Park.
Life Director:
Phil Klinkenburg has taken the spot of Life Director (was not present)
Family Director Report:
None
Fourth Degree Report:
Will have the Christmas dinner at Sleuth’s on December 21, open to all members, not just 4th Degree, all members invited, $50-$55; Ronald McDonald House returned on August 27, next will be January 7th.
Insurance Agent Report:
Looking for men to join insurance team.
District Deputy Report:
None
Unfinished Business:
If any members have state raffle tickets to turn in, do so ASAP ($5 per ticket); officer installation is October 15 at Peter Brockman’s house, installation at 1:30.
New Business:
Everyone is invited to the Blessed Sacrament 20th Anniversary banquet that will take place on November 19th, 5:00-8:00 in the social hall; hors d’oeuvres will be served 5:00-6:00, with dinner, catered by Carrabba’s, 6:00-8:00 and will feature a silent auction including mystery prizes from local sports teams and golden ticket auction; shirt and tie dress code; Fr Sal will be present; banquet tickets are $20, must RSVP by October 1, contact Mike Crawford at 352-978-0787.
Hockey challenge on November 5 at 9am-1pm, need volunteers at 8 to take down chairs
Karl Grabowski wants to increase communication between councils.
Christmas parade on December 3, Winter Garden in the morning, still waiting on confirmation for Ocoee, build will be Thursday and Friday.
Corporate Communion Once a quarter
Provide pizza for October 8 altar server training, will need assistance.
Knights of Columbus Into the Breach video series, 12 10-15 minute videos, want to share videos with men of the parish and have discussion sessions.
Lecturer’s Reflection:
Discussed the word love
Prayers Offered:
Hank’s brothers Matt, Joe and Jeff, Vince Samosky, Julie Weisner, young boy who was struck by lightning at Annunciation, Kathy Matthews, Romeo Paulcett,
Closing Prayer led by Grand Knight at 7:54pm