Assumption Knights of Columbus

Nov 2020 Minutes

Thursday, December 17th, 2020

Meeting of Knight of Columbus Council 12130

Meeting was called to order by GK Wiese at 707pm

Opening prayer was the Our Father

Pledge of Allegiance was recited

Roll Call of Officers – 13 present.

Chaplain’s Message – skipped

Reading of minutes motion to waive by Br. Slack, second by Br. Wiley. Minutes have been posted by Br. Risvold on Wednesday morning.

GK report – Our activity and fundraisers have been pretty much non-existent. However we did do a burrito breakfast on Sunday, Oct 25th. We also cooked up hot dogs and hot chocolate for the Trunk or Treat on Saturday Oct 31st. We helped a gentleman in need of clearing brush around his place to allow wheel chair access to an existing ramp. This was done on early on Saturday Oct 24th. Saturday morning the 21st is Fall Clean Up, so another opportunity to assist. Youth group members and a scout pack plan on being there, we have received a reasonable request to wear masks even though we will be outside. GK Wiese again encouraged any Knight who has not yet advanced to higher degrees to do so. The online process is rather painless.

District Deputy Report – Dennis Westover was absent so no report

Treasurer’s Report – Br Martin reported balances of accounts. Also a discussion of whether we want to move the CD, and also how much endowment money do we want to spend. No motion or decision was made.

Financial Secretary’s Report – Br Letsch was absent. Reported that invoices/notices for 2021 dues have gone out electronically. Joe Christiansen was available to accept payment from brothers present. New this year was the ability to make you payment via credit or debit card. Thanks Joe!!

Reading of Bills and Communications – No bills or communications

Report of any current committees – skipped

Chancellor Report – Br Henkels reported no new news, then went on to say that here was enough money raised to move the bridge, place planters in the Terrain Therapy Garden at the VA. Putting green is going to be next, as well as taking down the fence. Baby bottle campaign raised what they wanted.

Insurance Agent – Br Tatz was absent so no report

Officer Meetings – December was a time frame that we most likely would have one, there are some end of the year reports due. A council meeting in December is questionable at this point although it is already in the bulletin for Dec 17th. This meeting is usually a social meeting with wives, very short, but we will probably have an officer meeting instead. There is also the possibility of having to live stream the meeting in January.

Old business

Knights’ Scholarships – all recipients have expressed thanks at the time of receipt or email response when we requested their student id. One thank you car from Mallory Schmitz. Card was passed around for everyone to see.

Tootsie Rolls – Travis is taking over for Dave Nixon- possibilities discussed last month but now with up tick in Covid and the holidays GK Wiese expressed his opinion that it should be shelved until spring. General concensus was that is the right approach, and we will review it again in the spring.

Coats for Kids – Discussion led us to move this to the officers meeting in December to decide as long as the amount is less than $500. Contact is Br Geneser, Br Godwin, and Br Risvold.

New Business

Joppa – 2020 Homeless Christmas Celebration will have no meal this year. Due to restrictions and the safety of guests, volunteers, and staff we will be bringing Christmas to 300 or so homeless individuals in Des Moines. 3E (Br VanBrocklin) donates $1000 every year, and Br Henkels will approach 3E to try to get $500. Motion by Br Henkels and second by GK Wiese for the council to donate the other $500 for this event. Vote was unanimous in favor. We are able to help also by purchasing these gifts on the Joppa website.

Fish Frys – Fish Heads = GK Wiese, Br Watznauer, Br Letsch, Br Elbert, and new addition Br Christiansen are considering drive-through only (assuming we’ll be able to have this significant fund raiser). There would be 2 lines (pre-order and drop ins). Ash Wednesday is February 17th so we need to have this worked out in some shape or form well before then.

Fall Clean Up – Reminder that this occurs Saturday morning November 21st, 8am until done. “many hands make for light work”. Br Bermel has the key to dump south of town.

Next Meeting – More than likely not going to happen. As stated before, we will probably have an officer’s meeting in December and then maybe virtual in January depending on the circumstances.

Good of the Order – Substantial list of prayer requests for Good of the Order. Questioned whether we want this emailed out to Knights. Br Merry motioned and Br Henkels second for this to happen. Voted on – Yes, passed. Please check for an email from the Grand Knight.

Closing prayer – Hail Mary

Meeting adjourned at 8pm

Oct 2020 Minutes

Wednesday, November 18th, 2020

Meeting was called to order by GK Wiese at 730pm.

Officers present: GK Wiese, DGK Smith, Treasurer Martin, Chancellor Henkels, Warden Hauser, Inside Guard Welch, Outside Guard Watznauer, 3 year Trustee Stanislav, Lecturer Wright, and Father Dom. Total in attendance including officers was 21.

Opening prayer – Our Father

Pledge of Allegiance was recited

GK Wiese put out a big thanks to Brother Welch for his preparation of dinner before the meeting. The dinner was Oktoberfest themed and included Brats and roasted veggies with assorted Oktoberfest beers and water. It was very well received.

Chaplains Message – Deacon Wright emphasized putting out your flag as it is Godly. How our flag represents its ties to God – life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

Reading of the Minutes – Brother Spellerberg made a motion to wave and Brother Welch seconded that motion. The vote was unanimous, and the reading of the minutes were waived.

GK Report – Covid has affected our meetings being face to face. Our activity and fundraising have been pretty much non-existent. With limited opportunities going forward we are hopeful that by the time Lent arrives things can be returning to normal. GK Wiese is encouraging any Knight that has not yet advanced to higher degrees, including 4th degree, to do so. The online membership/exemplification opportunity is rather painless. Also, our GK has suggested that we have a promotional weekend for potential new Knights. Unfortunately, with light attendance, there are very few new faces. He suggested to possibly having an email campaign or suggested that we as a group, or if you want to have a more private discussion about this, get with GK Wiese.

District Deputy Report – Brother Dennis Westover introduced the new District Deputy Warden Brother Bill Gorius. There are listening sessions across the state. GK Wiese will get the dates and sent them out. This is an opportunity to talk about the Knights doing things and reconnecting. There is a mission called His Vision Your Mission for Fr. McGivney scheduled for October 31st. It is for the beatification of Fr. McGivney. Fr. McGivney’s first miracle was the healing of an individual with a terminal heart condition. Brother Westover also mentioned that the online exemplifications have no set times, and you can do them whenever convenient for you.

Treasures Report – Brother Martin reported the checking and savings account has a balance of $3568. The Geneser account has a balance of $15357. The CD has a balance of $17434. All scholarships have been paid – $6500. Also, the Ghana scholarship of $2500 has been paid as well.

Financial Secretary Report – Brother Letch was absent, but it was reported that we have 148 members and our Council is in good standing.

Retention Committee – No report

Reading of Bills and Communications – Chancellor Joe Henkels was awarded Knight of the Year from Innervisions. Congratulations Joe! The therapy garden at the VA is almost done. Nick Bermel is doing work there for his Eagle Scout. The Landscape company is working to get things done, work’s moving along nicely. By the end of the year the project should be 90% finished. There has been $180000 raised so far for the project. Voted to allow Rodney (VA patient) to do a gravity rock.

Officer meetings – None planned.

CPID – Campaign for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (Tootsie Rolls). Fareway needs to be contacted, and instructions have been given to GK with procedures on doing this.

Breakfasts – October 25th after 10am mass we will be preparing pre-packaged to go breakfast burritos. We will use the kitchen to make them, hand out under the awning and possibly by other exits. It will be a free will donation. Brother Spellerberg and Brother Elbert will organize, and helpers will be petitioned in a mass email before the event.

New Business – Brother Tatz has a Don’t Worry Retire Happy program. GK Wiese will send out his email with information. GK received a request for a wheelchair fund which other councils have contributed to. GK Wiese has declined doing this at this time – put on back burner. No other new business, except the next meeting will be on 11/19.

Conclusion – Brother Henkels wanted to convey a big thank you from Fr. Dom for our Ghana Scholarships and the well project contribution. Fr. Dom is thought of very highly by the Bishop and other priests in Ghana. Along those lines, the well project began because of Fr. Dom becoming sick from the water there. Brother Welch announced that next month’s meeting meal will be a Thanksgiving Feast. Goat, pork chops, stuffing, garlic potatoes, and corn casserole. A reminder that we must clean up and sanitize before we leave. Brother Welch also asked us for prayers for his son Anthony, as he has discerned out of Friars.

Good of the Order – Tom Stahowick (Chemo and radiation), Don Beneventi (home from the hospital), and Tom Manning (Covid), wife Mary passed away.
Keep in our thoughts and prayers – Dave Nixon, Mary Anne Richards, and Mia Evans.

Closing Prayer – Guardian Angel

Meeting adjourned at 812 pm.

Sept 2020 Minutes

Friday, October 9th, 2020

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #12130 MINUTES

09/24/2020

Called to order by Merlyn W, Grand Knight, at 7:05pm.

Officer Roll Call

Kendall
Phil
- Filling in for Travis as Recorder – many thanks, Phil, for helping.
Merlyn
Sam
Paul M (treasurer)
Paul H
Dave W

No chaplain in attendance; Forwent chaplains message.

Motion to wave reading of minutes, as they’re posted on the website. Made by Dave W; Second by Kendall. Motion passed.

GK Report

Next meeting planned for gym, with Rosary and Mass
Octoberfest theme planned – Brats, etc.
Encouragement offered for all Knights to pursue advanced degrees
- Sam S has become 4^th degree
Encouragement to resume focus on recruiting new Knights

District Deputy Report

State is encouraging early submission of reports. Never too early.
State has cancelled several programs for this year (free throw, spelling bee, etc.)
Leave no Neighbor Behind should continue to be our focus
Catholic Charities has a program for Derecho relief; More details to come
State has issued CPID guidelines with Covid considerations

Treasurers Report – Paul M

10,084 in cash accounts
17,433 in CD
15,357 in Geneser scholarship account
An anonymous donor has donated 1000 (included in cash account balance)
Open question as to whether a letter for donations should be provided (for tax purposes)
Checks about to be send to scholarship recipients using list provided by Merlyn

No current plan for officer meeting

Old business

Ghana scholarship – $2500 vote held in August, this is the confirmation vote. We’ve supported these kids for several years now.
- Motion by Kendall, second by Dave W, to approve the $2500 for Ghana scholarships. Motion Passed.
Breakfast plans on hold
- Possible to-go option discussed
- Larry to follow up on possible numbers and date
InnerVisions Dinner Dance
- Recently at Jasper Winery
- Our council donated several items
- Approximately $40,000 raised
- Joe H recognized with Knight of the Year award

New business

Recent Don’t Worry, Retire Happy webinar (Steve Tatz)
- 2000 attendees; 8 from our council
- Steve willing to meet in small group or individually
- KCs insurance has many products to protect and reduce tax burdens
Next meeting Oct 15^th at Assumption
Items for good of Order
- Prayers for Don Beneventi, Mary Manning in hospital
- Jason England diagnosed with Covid
- Fr Currans in Emmetsburg – prayers for healing

Meeting adjourned at 7:50pm.

August 2020 Minutes

Wednesday, September 16th, 2020

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #12130 MINUTES

08/20/2020

Called to order by Grand Knight Merlyn Weise at 7:20pm

Officers Absent: Inside Guard (Ken Welch), Trustee (Dan Merry)

New members: None at this time.

Chaplain’s Message: None at this time.

Reading of Minutes: Motion to waive the reading of the July 2020 minutes due to their availability on the Ass’n Knights website (Tom Letsch, seconded by Paul Martin). Ayes all present; motion carried.

Grand Knight’s Message: Worthy GK Merlyn Weise reported the following: Our June meeting was live, for purposes of officer installation. Thanks to all for joining on this Zoom KC mtg (& helping work through the initial issues)…September 17^th is likely on Zoom as well, we’ll consider that as time passes. No Feast of the Ass’n Mass or Feast were held this year due to COVID-19. And we want to recognize Deacon Tom Schenk & his wife Julia for the tenth anniversary of his ordination to the deaconate.

Report of the District Deputy: None at the time.

Treasurer’s Report: Worthy Treasurer Paul Martin reported the following:

Assets & Liabilities:
- Assets:
  - $9,134 in checking & savings
  - $17,434 in our CD
  - $8,807 in the Geneser Feed & Grain Scholarship CD
- Liabilities
  - $3,000 for the Knights’ Scholarships, $1,000 for the Geneser Scholarship
- Reports/Forms:
  - Just need to capture info for the scholarships.
    - Historically, the student’s name, SS# go on the check and it would be made out to the school.
    - It was suggested to use the student ID # instead of the SS# this year, & Paul will now have them cut directly by the bank.

Financial Secretary’s Report:

Worthy Financial Secretary Tom Letsch reported the following:
- Membership update – 21 unpaid, 118 paid, and 9 honorary life members to report. Best numbers he’s seen since he’s seen it!

Chancellor’s Report:

Worthy Chancellor Joe Henkels reported the following:
- IVH Winter Dinner Dance will be Friday, 09/18 at the Jasper Winery
- IVH thanks the Council for our donation – we have a table – ALL KC 12130’s are welcome

Committee Reports:

Retention: No report.
Admissions: No report.
Scholarship: Travis Risvold (Worthy Recorder, & committee chair) reported the following:
- Our process was revised this year, & it went very well. GREAT group of kids and we wish we had been able to have more fish fries to ensure more scholarships.
- Geneser Feed & Grain Scholarship update – there’s an additional $6,500 being donated & the official scholarship will increase to $1,500 per year going forward.
  - Committee agreed to send a letter of thanks to the Geneser Family for their generosity
Officer’s Meeting: No report.

Old Business:

2021 Scholarships:
- We anticipate $3,000 being offered from OUR pot of funds for 2021, & if short, we have emergency funds approved ONLY if needed.

New Business:

Breakfasts:
- Doug Elbert reported the following:
  - He and Larry Spellerberg are understandably holding off plans at this time.
PID/Tootsie Rolls:
- Travis Risvold (Worthy Recorder & ass’t PID chair) reported the following:
  - Plans are on hold until add’l guidance comes from various places regarding the COVID-19 situation.
Agent’s Report:
- KC Field Agent Steve Tatz, FIC reported the following:
  - Fraternal Benefits Zoom with Tom Hegna, 09/17/2020 – Retirement Planning
    - All parishes are invited
    - GK Merlyn agreed to be Steve’s contact person at Assumption
    - The Council discussed, and agreed, to move the 09/17 meeting to 09/24 to encourage members to log into the Fraternal Benefits Zoom
  - The Knights are celebrating Father McGivney’s declaration as blessed
    - Free membership for 1^st year members – sign up online using the McGivney2020 code
Intentions:
- Maryann Richards, Dave Nixon, Risvold family, College freshmen, ALL returning students of all ages

Meeting adjourned by Grand Knight Merlyn Weise at 8:01pm

July 2020 Minutes

Wednesday, August 19th, 2020

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #12130 MINUTES

07/16/2020

Called to order by Grand Knight Merlyn Weise at 7:31pm

Officers in Attendance: Grand Knight (Merlyn Weise), Treasurer (Paul Martin), Chancellor (Joe Henkels), Recorder (Travis Risvold), Lecturer (Dennis Wright), Trustee (Phil Stanislav).

New members: Congratulations to Tom Stahowick for becoming a Knight of the 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd & 4^th Degrees!

Chaplain’s Message: Worthy Lecturer, Dcn. Dennis Wright, reminded us that in a time of great divisiveness, be patient and respectful with those who we disagree with, & yield to fraternity and kindness whenever possible.

Reading of Minutes: Motion to waive the reading of the June 2020 minutes due to their availability on the Ass’n Knights website (Tony Slack, seconded by Dcn. Dennis Wright). Ayes all present; motion carried.

Grand Knight’s Message: Worthy Grand Knight Merlyn Weise thanked our prior officers for their year of service & our new officers for serving in ’20-‘21. He was happy to see everyone, pointing out the cleaning habits & social distancing we’d undertaken enabled us to meet in-person.

Report of the District Deputy: Worthy Dist. Deputy Dennis Westover wanted to thank Phil Stanislav for his help in ’19-’20, he felt Phil represented our Council very well. There’s a lot of information coming from the State regarding activities this year – stay tuned. Finally, Dennis mentioned he was glad to see folks’ faces again.

Treasurer’s Report:

Assets & Liabilities:
- Assets:
  - $9,725 in checking & savings
  - $17,434 in our CD
  - $8,857 in the Geneser Feed & Grain Scholarship CD
- Liabilities
  - $3,000 for the Knights’ Scholarships, $1,000 for the Geneser Scholarship
  - Historically we’ve pledged $2,500 for Ghana Scholarships
- Reports/Forms: Our 6 month audit is done.

Committee Reports:

Retention: No report.
Scholarship: See New Business.
Officer’s Meeting:
- Discussed how to stay ‘funded’ in this short year
- Charitable contributions:
  - $250 to the Diocese for seminarians
  - $1,000 to the Catholic Women’s Club
  - $1,000 to InnerVisions Healthcare
  - Matched the Social Justice Committee’s donation to Deb Feick’s work with the homeless, $250 + $250

Old Business:

Fish Fry’s: Before cancellation, we were taking in $1,900 per fish fry, which gave us $5,700 for the three we held. (We’re short about $4,500 from what we would’ve gained throughout Lent).
IA KC Convention: Held virtually.
Event & Ministry Funding 2020-2021:
- Second Reading.
  - We’d voted to transfer the difference between the CD amount & 10,000 ($7,434 as of this mtg) into savings, leaving $10,000 in our CD, ONLY as-needed & IF-needed, to cover our ministry and event funding in ’20-’21.
  - This is only as-needed and if-needed, due to the emergent nature of COVID-19 and its effect on our fundraising. Moreover, IF we do this, we will begin putting money back from our programs to re-fill what we used, as we’ve done in the past.
  - Motion to move funds over $10,000 from the CD to savings on an as-needed & if-needed basis to fulfull ministry & event needs (Joe Henkels, seconded by Tony Slack). Ayes all present; motion carried.

New Business:

Scholarships:
- Report from committee chair, Travis Risvold: We have 8 applications and more arrived via mail. The committee will meet soon, review the applications & anticipate presenting our finalists at the end of a 10am Mass in early August. (08/02 or 08/09 preferred).
IVH Gala:
- Report from Ken Welch: The virtual Gala was a success in some ways (the auction went very well) but not in others (overall numbers were down) but overall went well, considering the circumstances.
IVH Dinner Dance:
- This is up in the air – usually done at Ass’n every fall, & the KC councils usually sponsor tables. Right now it’s on the schedule.
- Motion to sponsor one table for the 2020 IVH Dinner Dance for $400 (Ken Welch, seconded by Travis Risvold). Ayes all present; motion carried.
  - If no dance is held, this is a donation to IVH.
Breakfasts:
- Report from Doug Elbert: These are cancelled till Fall 2020 at this time (including the 141 Garage Sale breakfast), Larry Spellerberg & Doug Elbert are developing a plan going forward.
Feast of the Ass’n 2020: Merlyn will check with the Pastoral Council & CWC and see if this is on.
Tootsie Roll/PID Campaign:
- Report from Travis Risvold: One of our main business partners, Casey’s, has been very hesitant to let us back around due to COVID-19.
- Dennis Westover noted most councils are waiting till fall or later, to see if things improve
Degree Teams:
- Report from Tony Slack: In ’20-’21, we will bring our degree teams back, & do ‘live’ 1^st Degree ceremonies again.
August 20, 2020 meeting:
- Could be in-person, or Zoom. Council discussed a hybrid model? – How would this work?
- Merlyn will see about a Zoom or digital component.
Ghana Scholarships 2020:
- Report from Joe Henkels: Father Dominic is asking for a donation from the Council to fund school scholarships in Ghana again this year.
  - First Reading.
    - Motion to allocate $2,500 to sponsor Ghana scholarships again in 2020-2021 (Joe Henkels, seconded by Tony Slack). Ayes all present; motion carried.
      - This will receive a second reading and vote before the Council before being put into place.

Meeting adjourned by Grand Knight Merlyn Weise at 8:30pm

June 2020 Minutes

Thursday, July 16th, 2020

Assumption Knights of Columbus Officers Meeting Minutes – June 18, 2020.

Due to Covid-19, March and April Council meetings were canceled. June 18 our council convened an online Zoom meeting with 23 members in attendance.

Meeting called to order 7:00 PM.

Roll call – Present: Grand Knight: Phil Stanislav, Deputy Grand Knight: Merlyn Wiese, Treasurer: Paul Martin, Financial Secretary: Tom Letsch, Chancellor: Joe Henkels, Trustees: Shannon Godwin & Travis Risvold, and Recorder: Dan Altier.

Treasures Report: $4,241 in checking; $7001 in savings; $17,433 in CD; $8,857 in Geneser Scholarship CD. Liabilities $1,000 from Geseser Scholarship fund, and $3,000 for scholarships.

Financial Secretary: 18 members have yet to pay dues. Tom estimates that 6 of the 18 may still pay; the remaining likely will not. Travis is assisting Tom with contacting members who have yet to pay.

Donations that we have provided since last meeting: $250 to seminarian’s fund, $500 to Catholic Women’s Club, $1,000 Intervisions Clinic Gala donation, and $250 to support Deb Feick’s mission (This donation was requested and matched by the Social Justice Committee.)

Thank you to all who helped with the Parish grounds cleanup.

Fish Frys: Three fish frys went quire well, and three were canceled due to COVID-19. Remaining supplies were sold to members or donated to homeless outreach. We averaged $1,800 profit per fish fry. We are ~$5,400 short on our fundraising this year because of this.

We discussed Knights Scholarships. A scholarship committee was formed which will be led by Travis Risvold. Other members are Jodi Bermel, Joe Henkels, Merlyn Wiese (non-voting member as he has a child that would likely be competing for a scholarship) and Dan Altier. The deadline for scholarship submission is July 15^th.

Breakfasts have not been interrupted so far. Outlook for breakfasts is unknown. Doug Elbert will be helping Larry with managing breakfasts. No plans yet.

Tootsie rolls are in. Merlyn will pick them up from Dennis.

It was decided to cancel the Hot Rods & Hogs fundraiser this year due to current uncertain outlook.

Dale made a motion for a 2^nd $500 donation to be made to the Catholic Women’s club; Travis seconded the motion; motion passed.

Funding gap due to cancelled fish frys was discussed. Hot Rods & Hogs has been canceled, and breakfast fundraisers are uncertain. We expect further losses in fundraising in a time of increased need. Travis made a motion to fund the Knights savings account with up to $8,000 from the CD fund; Tom seconded the motion; motion passed.

Officer elections: Phil will not continue as Grand Knight. Merlyn has agreed to step up. Travis will take over as secretary. Remaining slate of officers remains unchanged. Marty made a motion to accept the slate of officers; Tom seconded the motion; motion passed.

Next meeting is July 16^th.

Meeting adjourned.

2020 Knights Scholarships

Wednesday, May 20th, 2020

This has been a strange year for graduating seniors regarding the Covid-19 virus and the stay at home restrictions. We understand that this not what anyone planned, but we are pleased to announce a new Scholarship application form. Please click the link below to open up our new Scholarship Application.

Because of the virus interruption we’ve pushed the application deadline back to July 15th. Just complete the application and follow the submission instructions at the top of the document.

Thank you for all that you do for the Parish and Community!

Download the Scholarship application here! NOTE: DOWNLOAD APPLICATION TO YOUR LOCAL DRIVE BEFORE EDITING AND SAVING!!!

Officers Meeting Minutes – April 16, 2020

Thursday, April 16th, 2020

Assumption Knights of Columbus Officers Meeting Minutes – April 16, 2020.

Due to Covid-19, March and April Council meetings were canceled. Officers convened an online Zoom meeting April 16^th.

Meeting called to order 7:00 PM.

Roll call – Present: Grand Knight: Phil Stanislav, Deputy Grand Knight: Merlyn Wiese, Treasurer: Paul Martin, Financial Secretary: Tom Letsch, Chancellor: Joe Henkels, Warden: Paul Hauser, Inside Guard: Ken Welch, Trustees: Travis Risvold & Kendall Geneser, and Recorder: Dan Altier.

Knights of Columbus State convention was called off because of Covid-19. Necessary business was taken care of online. The organizers have suggested still having a party after things got back to normal. Phil Suggested that expenses saved by not having the convention could be put to more charitable use. There was agreement on this.

We have a donation request for “Pennies from Heaven” which benefits seminarians. In addition, we have K of C convention raffle tickets to sell which also benefit seminarians. It was suggested to forgo the raffle tickets and make a single $250 donation to Pennies from Heaven to directly benefit the seminarians. Travis made a motion to donate $250 for this purpose, Kendall seconded the motion; motion passed.

We discussed Knights Scholarships. Funding levels will be discussed at a later date when hopefully the entire council can meet. A scholarship committee was formed which will be led by Travis Risvold. Other members are Jodi Bermel, Joe Henkels, Merlyn Wiese (non-voting member as he has a child that would likely be competing for a scholarship) and Dan Altier.

We had a net profit of ~$5,550 from our abbreviated fish fry season. We discussed the possibility of using $5,500 from the Council CD fund to make up for the lack of proceeds from the canceled fish frys. This would allow us to continue our charitable giving at typical levels. This is especially important when we are likely to see even greater than normal need.

We discussed funding a table at the annual Intervisions Gala fundraiser. The table cost is $927 for a table of 10. It was suggested to keep funding at previous year’s level. Kendall made a motion to donate $1,000 for this purpose, Paul Hauser seconded the motion; motion passed.

We discussed our typical $1,000 donation to the Catholic Women’s Club which rewards the Women’s Club for all their help at the fish frys. We discussed making a $500 donations now while anticipating another $500 donation if we follow through as suggested by using $5,500 from the CD to restore annual funding levels. Kendall made a motion to donate the $500 now, Joe Henkels seconded the motion, motion passed.

It is likely that we will be forced to meet like this again in May.

8:00 PM meeting adjourned.

February 2020 Minutes

Thursday, April 16th, 2020

Assumption Knights of Columbus Meeting Minutes – February 20, 2020.

Meeting preceded by Rosary, Mass, and meal.

Meeting called to order 7:25 PM

Roll call – Not present: Advocate: Bill Grell, and Trustee: Travis Risvold.

Mary Herrmann made a motion to waive the reading of the minutes, Ken Wiley seconded the motion; motion passed.

Chaplains message (Dec. Dennis): Dr. Dominic and group will be heading to Ghana March 2^nd. They are collecting medical supplies to donate. They are in need of blood pressure cuffs, blood glucose meters, etc. As the catechumens prepare to take their baptismal vows, the whole church community should prepare to renew their baptismal vows.

Grand Knight’s Report: It is a busy time. Thank you for all you do such as helping set up and tear down for funeral luncheons.

District Deputy’s Report: Dennis talked about “Into the Breach”. This 12 part series can be found at https://www.kofc.org/en/campaigns/into-the-breach.html. There is a 4^th degree ceremony March 28^th at OLIH Ankeny.

Treasures Report (Paul): $6,358 checking, $17,434 CD, and $7,160 Geneser Scholarship CD.

Financial Secretary Report (Tom): ~40 members still remaining to pay dues.

January Breakfast net profits ~$500. We need an assistant breakfast director to help Larry. Next scheduled breakfast is during Granger Days in August.

Volunteer hours: Not only did our council turn in over 3,000 volunteer hours related to Knights activities, our members reported over 4,000 personal volunteer hours.

Devine Mercy donation of $250 was approved.

St. Theresa Gala donation of $250 was approved.

Need to get tootsie roll order submitted (Travis will take care of this).

There was an officers meeting on February 1^st. Things discussed were:

Fish shack preparations.

Eliminate Fareway account (unneeded risk).

Get Ken Welch a credit card for charging Knights food expenses.

Hot Rods & Hogs is planned for August 8^th and will benefit Social Services of Woodward Granger.

Advertise the benefits of donations at fish frys (Respect for life, homeless outreach, Mary’s Meals, Joppa, scholarship fund, global outreach, parish support, prison outreach).

The 2020 Fish Heads are: Merlyn Wiese, Tom Letsch, Dave Watznauer, and Doug Elbert.

The list is out for kids to sign up for volunteering at fish frys.

We are going to try changing the order of the serving line, and have the fish served near the end of the line in hopes of serving less fish.

Meeting adjourned 8:50.

January 2020 Minutes

Sunday, February 9th, 2020

Assumption Knights of Columbus Meeting Minutes – January 16, 2020.

Meeting preceded by Rosary, Mass, and meal.

Prior to the meeting Jim Mower from Camp Sunnyside thanked us for out donation and told us about the services that Camp Sunnyside provides.

Welcome to 4 new members to our council! (Tom Stahowick, Rich Long, James Stephen, and Andrew Danner)

Meeting called to order 7:35 PM

Roll call – Not present: Grand Knight: Phil Stanislav, Financial Secretary: Tom Letsch, Lecturer Dennis Wright, Advocate: Bill Grell, and Trustees: Kendall Geneser and Shannon Godwin.

Tony Slack made a motion to waive the reading of the minutes, Dave Watznauer seconded the motion; motion passed.

Chaplains message: Fr. Dominic reminded us that Lent is coming soon. We should all give up something that is difficult to give up requiring self-modification and discipline.

Merlyn relayed thanks from Phil for all we do; Knights Masses, Joppa Christmas party, Knights Breakfasts, etc.

District Deputy report: We should focus on inviting new members instead of recruiting them.

Safe environment training (we need at least 1 trained member per six children present).

State convention is April 17-19 in Sioux City.

Exemplification changes: No more 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd degree; all will concurrent at initial joining. No more secrecy. Ceremony will be in church, and family members can attend.

Treasure’s report: $6,018 in checking, $17,433 in CD (renewed, 10-month term at 1.9%), and $7,160 in Bill Geneser Scholarship CD. ~250 in unpaid bills.

Joppa Christmas Party: 398 people were fed. The event went very well.

Our council K of C checking account was hacked. A fraud claim and police report were filed. The balance was drained, but our bank has taken care of the matter, and we now have a more secure checking account.

Next Knights breakfast is planed for January 26^th. Proceeds to go to outreach ministries.

Larry would like to pass off breakfast organization duties.

Fish fry support – Ash Wednesday is February 26^th. Shannon has passed the torch. Tom Letsch, Doug Elbert, Dave Watznauer, and Merlyn Wiese are all taking on roles. We will need lots more help on Thursdays and Fridays!

We need to capture volunteer hours to help demonstrate non-profit status to the IRS.

Officers meeting is planned for last Saturday in January or one of the first two Saturdays in February.

InterVisions is looking for a host for their fundraiser next year. We determined that we are willing to do this again.

Our next council meeting will be February 20^th.

Meeting adjourned 8:30.