Sept 2020 Minutes

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.