Council Minutes of the July 14, 2010 meeting
Wednesday, August 04 2010 @ 01:58 PM CDT
The Council meeting was called to order by Grand Knight Tom Maher shortly after 7:00 PM. He led the opening prayer and Pledge of Allegiance.
The roll of officers was called. Present were:
Grand Knight Tom Maher
Chancellor Rick Morschauser
Recorder Denny Matteotti
Financial Secretary Dave Lurix
Treasurer Bob Benedict
Warden Kevin O’Connor
Inside Guard Mark Johnson
Outside Guard Ray Real
Trustee (2nd year) Joe Kinzer
Trustee (1st Year Rich Chickillo
Those officers excused were Chaplain Father Trent Watts, Advocate Paul Robinson, and Trustee (3rd year) Dan Cundiff.
The meeting was then suspended in order to hear a presentation from Step Up For Soldiers Coordinator, Bob Racine. He discussed the next Freedom Ride, to take place September 18, 2010, on Oak Island. There will be 24 wounded warriors participating, using adaptive bicycles to compensate for their injuries. He asked for our moral and financial support (for the ride itself and for their overnight stay at the Southport Comfort Inn.)
Grand Knight’s Report
The Grand Knight thanked all Brothers for their support of all our various programs during the past year. We did not receive a Star Award but received awards for LAMB, Pro-Life, Unity, Community, and Christmas cards sales. He thanked all the Program Directors and their volunteers and then added that we will try to do better in the coming year.
To once again achieve a Star Award, our first effort will be Membership—recruiting 16 new members. A team will be put together to help Bob Hilinski reach our goal but everyone is encouraged to recruit their Catholic friends and to show fraternal unity by attending Corporate Communions and wearing badges to Mass and other parish functions.
There will be no Council meeting in August but our Directors will be meeting to plan our activities for the upcoming year.
The September meeting will be open – a pot luck dinner with our wives present. There will be more information given via email.
Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Bob Benedict stated that we have $21,385 in the checking account and $13,613 in CD’s for total assets of $34,998. We have $0 obligations.
Financial Secretary Summary: Financial Secretary Dave Lurix reported that our June income was $119 and May expenses were $5, 964 for a negative difference of $5,845. Year-to-date income is $40,136 and year-to date expenses are $38,659 for a difference of $1,477.
LAMB: LAMB Director Denny Matteotti stated that we collected $2,627 in our July 3rd and 10th solicitations, giving us a year-to date total of $7,858. Our next solicitation effort is July 24th at Oak Island Food Lion, Lowes and Walmart. We still need many volunteers for these dates so please contact Denny Matteotti (Food Lion), Charlie Sunder ( Walmart), or Lee Burton (Lowes). It’s great that a number of Knights continue to volunteer but we also need others to start volunteering. It’s only a 2-hour shift that really goes by fast.
Golf Tournament: Tournament Director Kevin O’Connor announced that all 144 slots are filled. He stated that July 26th is the deadline for getting solicitations to him in order to be recognized in the program. Although we have collected over $20,000 thus far, we would like to get to $25,000/$26,000 to offset the increased golf expenses. We need volunteers (including spouses) to work the registration, 50/50, and mulligan tables and to serve as spotters on the “beat the pro” par 3.
Programs
Deputy Grand Knight Mike Samide announced that the next Program Directors’ meeting will be on July 29th.
Membership Chairman Bob Hilinski stated that we have 3 definite and 2 potential candidates waiting to take the 1st Degree. We will establish a phone tree of volunteers to call all men who have joined the parish within the last two years to encourage them to join the Knights.
Community Chairman Rich Kunzier announced that we will be needing volunteers for a cookout at the Sacred Heart Villas on September 18th.
As Faithful Navigator, Rich reported that we will need about 15 volunteers for a Wounded Warrior cookout on October 8th at Fort Bragg. Also, the next 4th degree will take place in Charlotte on November 5th, 6th, and 7th.
New Business
A motion was made to donate a minimum of $500 to sponsor the September Freedom Ride.
There will once again be a Parish Picnic. It will be held on September 25th with the Knights being heavily involved.
Brother Frank Callis was receiving a heart transplant that day. A decade of the rosary was said for Frank’s speedy recovery.
District Deputy’s Report: District Deputy Jack Dambaugh announce that his predecessor, Del Hermann, had passed away. He stated that August 7th through the 15th would be K of C’s Family Week and that September 11th will be a World-wide Day of Prayer for Peace. He also stated that there is a new website, Catholic Voice, that will give the two North Carolina bishops’ views on topics important to our Catholic faith.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15.
Respectfully submitted,
Denny Matteotti, Recorder
Fourth Degree 20 July 2010 Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, July 27 2010 @ 07:21 AM CDT
The meeting was called to order at 7 PM in Sacred Heart Church Social Hall by F N SK Rich Kunzier
The opening ceremony was conducted by the Officers
The opening Ode was sung by all
A prayer was offered by FN SK Rich Kunzier
The roll call of officers was as follows:
Faithful Friar: Rev. Douglas Lawson – excused
Faithful Navigator: Richard Kunzier – present
Faithful Captain: Richard Chickillo – present
Faithful Pilot: John Astoske – present
Faithful Comptroller: Richard Benson – present
Faithful Scribe: John Mattel – present
Faithful Purser: Charles Sunder – present
Faithful Inner Sentinel: Wayne Townsend – present
Faithful Outer Sentinel: Robert Kleid – present
Faithful Admiral: Gene Preziosi – present
Faithful Trustee: Donald Meyer – present
Faithful Trustee: Arthur Daviaux - present
The Faithful Friar was excused, so there was no report.
The minutes of the preceding meeting Were read by John Mattel and approved as read
The following bills were read and referred- no new bills
The following communications were read:
Charlie Sunder received and read aloud a heartfelt thank you letter from George S. Benson, Commanding Officer of the Wounded Warrior Battalion-East of Camp Lejeune for our recent cookout.
The Faithful Comptroller Reported: Rich Benson reported that $145.04 was spent for the installation dinner. (Additional food expenditures are expected from Ray Wycoff.)
Budget: Rich Benson presented the July1, 2010 through June 20, 2011 Budget in great detail.
The budget included $ 875 expenditure for Camp Lejeune, and $800 for Fort Bragg. He stated that other than dues, our income is based on the potential sale of 150 football ticket books. After some discussion, as to whether to base the income on 150 books or 200 books, it was decided to take the conservative approach and use 150 books for the estimated income, but take a goal of 200 books. The budget was put to a vote and approved.
The Faithful Purser reported: $150 was spent for pins. $1263.37 is in the checking account
The following committees reported
Football Ticket books: Bill Jankowski stated that we have sold approximately 60 books so far. Tom Maher recommended that all members be responsible for 2 book, one for himself and one to sell. . Others stated we should each sell 5 books. No decision was reached. Rich Kunzier took the action to e-mail all members for their assistance in selling books.
If we receive Father Trent’s approval, we may be able to sell ticket books after Masses. Rich Chickillo and Rich Kunzier will prepare the church bulletin notice if approval is obtained.
Fort Bragg: Joe Kinzer stated that Oct 8 is the day we will visit Ft. Bragg and serve about 100 troops. He requested approximately 15 Sir Knights to assist that day, and sent around a sign-up sheet. He will advise us of meeting time and place so we can car pool to Ft. Bragg. Sir Knights John Mattel and Paul Robinson will coordinate food purchases.
Color Corps: Bill Jankowski summarized our participation in The July 5 Flag Raising for the Southport 4th of July parade. There was a problem with the flagpole that prevented a successful raising of the flag. Suggestions were made that next year a better arrangement be made for the flag pole. 4 Sir Knights from Shallotte marched with us.
The Blessing of Regalia went well.
Dave Herman’s funeral had a total of 19 knights in attendance
On July 19 the Color Corps had a practice for the dedication of St. Brendan’s new addition. There will be about 26 Color Guard in attendance on July 25 for the St. Brendan’s dedication-.
Exemplification: The exemplification ceremony will be held in Charlotte on Saturday Nov 6th.
Rich Kunzier thanked Joe Kinzer for the comments Joe made regarding our 4th Degree focus at the main Assembly meeting last week. As a result of Joe’s comments, 3 candidates expressed interest in joining our 4th Degree Assembly. Rich Kunzier sent preliminary information to four candidates, outlining the time, place, and fees ($70 for baldric, pin and banquet dinner.) The 4 candidates are David Poeppelmeir, Jim Hamil, Kevin Holly, and Boyle Stanley. Rich Kunzier and Gene Prezeozi will coordinate the event and provide us and the new candidates with more details as they become available.
Fayetteville- date to be determined
Council Liaison will be handled by our Faithful Navigator
Publicity- Mike Samide
Social committee – need a Chairman
Guest Speakers- Wayne Townsend and Don Meyer
The Faithful Navigator read applications for membership presented to the admission committee: no new membership applications
The assembly action was as follows: none
Unfinished business was taken up and disposed of as follows: none
The Trustees reported as follows: none
The following new business was presented:
The Tentative Agenda for the Assembly Year was briefly discussed.
A date for our visit to Fayetteville Veteran’s Hospital must be coordinated with Fayetteville.
Tom Maher expressed concern that the tentative date for the 4th Degree Christmas dinner might conflict with the K of C Christmas party. Bill Jankowski suggested that we reconsider scheduling and/ or cancelling the December dinner since there are already too many dinners during December.
Since there is a concern about adequate funding to meet our planned charitable goals, Angelo Gibilaro suggested we consider selling the Attractions Dining and Value Guide. The books sell for $25. Our Assembly would make $10 profit on each book sold. He explained that one of the advantages is that we do not have to purchase a minimum number of these books, and can return unsold books These books are valid for the entire 2011 calendar year. The Assembly voted to obtain 50 books. We would delay selling them until after the football books are sold. It was noted that other local communities also sell these books, so we have to ensure a timely starting time for the sales.
Under good of the Order:
Frank Callis has received a heart transplant and is doing well. Jim Harrington had lower back surgery on July 20. Bob Kleid stated that he is doing well and appreciates our continued prayers for him. Keep all of our brother Knights in your prayers.
The closing ceremony was held
The closing prayer was said by Richard Kunzier
The closing Ode was sung by all.
Attested by: John Mattel
Scribe
Rev. Lawson Assembly Conducts Honor Ceremony
Saturday, July 24 2010 @ 06:35 AM CDT
The 4th Degree honors it chaplain, Rev Dougas Lawson during the year of the priest.
Skip Molinari honored for his service in WWII
Minutes of the June 9, 2010 meeting
Friday, July 02 2010 @ 09:46 AM CDTThe Council meeting was called to order by Grand Knight Tom Maher shortly after 7:00 PM. He led the opening prayer and Pledge of Allegiance.
The roll of officers was called. Present were:
Grand Knight Tom Maher
Chancellor Rick Morschauser
Financial Secretary Dave Lurix
Treasurer Bob Benedict
Advocate Paul Robinson
Warden Kevin O’Connor
Inside Guard Mark Johnson
Outside Guard Ray Real
Trustee (3rd year) Dan Cundiff
Those officers excused were Chaplain Father Trent Watts, Recorder Denny Matteotti, Trustee(2nd year) Joe Kinzer, and Trustee (1st year) Rich Chickillo.
The plan was to then suspend the meeting in order to hear from a speaker from the Special Olympics. However, he had to cancel at the last minute. Instead, Dan Cundiff brought to our attention a series of articles from a web site, Zenit.org, that attack the Catholic church.
Grand Knight’s Report
The Grand Knight and Deputy Grand Knight attended the State convention in Charlotte on 5/15. We received three awards—for meeting our LAMB quota, for meeting our Christmas cards sales quota, and for Unity—which were displayed in the back of the hall. He stated the our recent award from the Special Olympics was also on display.
We announced that we did not make Star Council in 2010. According to the latest summary, we still need 16 new members and 6 new Insurance sign-ups. We will focus on regaining our Star Council status in 2011.
There will be Grand Knight training on 6/19 that he will attend. There is also an organizational meeting in July (7/9 to 7/11) at which there will be Membership Director and LAMB Director training. He hopes that Bob Hilinski and Denny Matteotti would attend.
He announced that Ed Baldzecki and Lyle Hollenbeck have accepted the position of co-Family Directors, replacing John Mattel and Tony Doria. He still needs someone to replace Barry Ryan as Church Director.
Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer Bob Benedict stated that we have $26,312 in the checking account and $13,611 in CD’s for total assets of $39, 923.
Financial Secretary Summary
Financial Secretary Dave Lurix reported that our May income was $230 and May expenses were $475 for a negative difference of $262. Income included the Wives Night out dinner and 2010 dues. Expenses included the Wives Night Out dinner, down payment on the 5/23 Open House, and State Convention charges. Year-to-date income is $40,016 and year-to date expenses are $32,695 for a difference of $7,321.
LAMB
We collected $2,611 in our May solicitations, giving us a year-to date total of about $5,100. Our next solicitations are 7/3 (Lowes and Walmart only) and 7/10 (Food Lion only). He still need volunteers for these dates so please contact Denny Matteotti (Food Lion), Frank Popelars (subbing for Charlie Sunderfor Walmart), and Lee Burton (Lowes).
A new feature from the State LAMB is a “Good Search” toolbar that, once added to your browser, shopping online will donate 1 cent to the LAMB Foundation. Please look for the next Tar Heel Knight edition, soon to be in your email, for further details.
Programs
Membership Chairman Bob Hilinski stated that we have 5 men waiting to take the 1st Degree. A 3rd degree will be held in Fayetteville on 6/26. As of now, we need 16 new members and 6 new insurance sign-ups to meet Star Award quotas.
Assembly Faithful Navigator Gene Preziosi reported that 85 steaks were served at the most recent Camp LeJeune cookout. Also, the 4th degree will march in Oak Island’s 7/4 parade.
T
he meeting was adjourned at 8:15. (A special thanks to Rich Morschauser for taking meeting notes in my absence.)
Respectfully submitted, Denny Matteotti, Recorder
Sacred Heart Counciul Activities Schedule July-December 2010
Friday, July 02 2010 @ 09:38 AM CDTJuly
Saturday3rd Lamb (Wal-Mart, Lowe’s)
Tuesday 6th Executive Meeting / 4:00 PM
Saturday 10th Lamb (Food Lion)
Wednesday 14th Business Meeting 7:00 PM
Saturday 24th Lamb (Wal-Mart, Food Lion, Lowe’s)
Thursday 22nd Program Directors Meeting 4:00 PM
August
Tuesday 3rd Executive Meeting 4:00 PM
Saturday14th Lamb (Walmart, Food Lion, Lowe’s)
Wednesday 18th Golf Outing, Oak Island GC
Thursday 27th Program / Directors Meeting / 4:00 PM
September
Saturday 4th Lamb (Wal-Mart, Food Lion, Lowe’s)
Tuesday 7th Executive Meeting / 4:00 PM
Wednesday 8th Open Meeting (Pot luck Dinner with Family 6 PM
Saturday 11th Adopt a Highway
Saturday 11th Recruitment Presentation from Pulpit 5:00 PM
Sunday 12th Recruitment Presentation from the Pulpit 8:30 & 11:00 AM Masses
TBD Youth Soccer Competition SBHS Athletic Field
TBD Villas Cookout Following 5 PM Mass
Saturday 18th Villas Cook out following 5 PM Mass - Church Social Hall / After 8:30 a.m. Mass
Thursday 23rd Program Directors Meeting / 4:00
TBD District Soccer Challenge Shallotte Middle School
Monday 27th Recruitment Open House and Dinner 7 PM Social Hall
October
Tuesday 5th Executive Meeting 4:00 PM
Sunday 10th Mass for Deceased Knights 8:30 AM Corporate Communion
Sunday 10th Pancake Breakfast - Church Social Hall after 8:30 a.m. Mass
Wednesday 13th Business Meeting and First Degree
TBD 4th Degree Exemplification
Thursday 29th Program Directors Meeting 4:00 PM
TBD Youth Spaghetti Dinner
November
Tuesday 3rd Executive Meeting
TBD Youth Poster Contest Begins
Saturday 6th Christmas Card Sale
Sunday 7th Christmas Card Sale
Wednesday 10th Business Meeting 7:00 PM
Saturday 13th Christmas Card Sale
Sunday 14th Christmas Card Sale
Sunday 14th Pancake Breakfast Church Social Hall after 8:30 Mass
Thursday 18th Program Directors Meeting 4:00 PM
Saturday 20th Christmas Card Sale
Sunday 21st Christmas Card Sale
December
Tuesday 7th Executive Meeting 4:00 PM
Wednesday 8th Business Meeting/Christmas Party 6:30 PM Holiday Reception / Knights & Wives
Saturday 11th Adopt a Highway
Sunday 12th Villas Ice Cream Social 5:00 PM
Sunday 12th Children’s Christmas Party - Church Social Hall
Thursday 16th Church Decorating 10:00 AM
Thursday 16th Program Directors Meeting 4:00 PM
Wednesday 29th Youth Poster Contest Ends
SACRED HEART COUNCIL #12537 ANNOUNCE SCHOLARSHIPS
Sunday, June 27 2010 @ 11:39 AM CDT
Tom Maher, Grand Knight of Sacred Heart Council #12537 of the Knights of Columbus, Southport announced the granting of eight $1000 scholarships to South Brunswick High School graduating seniors Aila Goforth, Madison McCune, Jenna Beyer, Greer Jones, Sarah Brock, Lindsey Vereen, Sarah Booth, and Cody Spencer to be used in furthering their college education. Tom Maher stated “The Knights of Columbus are proud to be able to support the youths of our community with a record eight scholarships. This is our third year to be able to do this and we look forward to continuing it in the future.”
Funding for these scholarships comes from the Knights fundraising activities and a grant to the Knights by an anonymous donor.
Alec Grooms Wins Annual Knights of Columbus State Free Throw Contest
Sunday, June 27 2010 @ 11:37 AM CDTAlec Grooms front row third from left; surrounded by his brother, parents, Aunts & Uncle, & Grandparents
Alec Grooms of Southport won the Boys 10-year-old division of the North Carolina State Free Throw Championship sponsored by the North Carolina Knights of Columbus. This is Alec’s first State Championship. Alec canned 23 out of 25 attempts to prevail over twenty competitors at the State Championships in Burlington, NC. Previously Alec had won both Local and District levels of competition. Alec is the third Southport representative to win the State Championships.
REV. ROBERT T. LAWSON ASSEMBLY ACTIVITIES FOR YEAR 07/2009-06/2010
Monday, June 21 2010 @ 10:57 AM CDTJULY: SOUTHPORT JULY 4th FESTIVAL; INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS & DINNER.
OCTOBER: FORT BRAGG VISIT; 4th DEGREE EXEMPLIFICATION IN DURHAM.
NOVEMBER: VISIT TO VET HOSPITAL iN FAYETTVILLE, NC.
DECEMBER: OAK ISLAND CHRISTMAS PARADE (rained out); HOLIDAY DINNER at DUFFERS CLUB.
JANUARY: GUEST SPEAKER DR. ERIC LESCAULT/ FORMER US ARMY MAJOR WHO SPOKE ON EXPERIENCE SERVING IN IRAQ.
FEBRUARY: CELEBRATED “FAT TUESDAY” AT MONTHLY MEETING.
MARCH: ATTENDANCE AT 4 DEGREE BI-ANNUAL DISTRICT MEETING; ANNUAL COMMUNION MASS AND BRUNCH AT ATLANTIC
SEAFOOD; POSTING OF COLORS AT COUNCIL FOUNDERS DAY MASS.
APRIL: VISIT TO VET HOSPITAL IN FAYETTVILLE; PARTICIPATION IN OPERATION RAKKASANS.
MAY: GALA SOCIAL EVENT AT CITICLUB (including recognition of WWII VETERAN and honoring Fr. DOUG,our FN FRIAR.); VISIT TO CAMP LEJEUNE; ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
JUNE; BLESSING OF REGALIA( includes Mass, Ceremony and Dinner).
PLANS FOR JULY: Posting of Colors at Southport 4th of July Festival; Swearing in of new officers and dinner; Participation in dedication of St. Brennan RCC.
Slate of Council Officers July, 2010-June, 2011
Wednesday, May 05 2010 @ 06:29 PM CDTGrand Knight: Thomas Maher [253-9621]
Deputy GK: Mike Samide [754-9188]
Chancellor: Rick Morschause [454-0484]
Recorder: Denny Matteotti [253-8883]
Treasurer: Bob Benedict [253-1411]
Advocate: Paul Robinson [253-5834]
Warden: Kevin O'Connor [338-1515]
Inside Guard: Mark Johnson [253-3177]
Outside Guard: Ray Real [845-4849]
Trustee [1 yr] Rich Chickillo [253-7937]
Trustee [2 yr] Joe Kinzer [254-3600]
Trustee [3 yrs] Dan Cundiff [253-4292]
Fin Secretary: Dave Lurix [755-5322]
Chaplain: Rev. Trent Watts [457-6173]
Council Officers 2009-2011
Friday, August 14 2009 @ 07:26 PM CDT
Front row: Mike Samide- Deputy GK, Paul Robinson-Advocate, Tom Maher GK, Rev Trent Watts-Chaplain, Dennis Matteotti-Recorder, Rich Chickillo-Trustee
Back Row: Mark johnson Inside Guard, Rick Morchauser-Chancellor, Dave Lurix-Financial Secretary, Bob Benedict-Treasurer, Ray Real-Outside Guard