Minutes for July Business Meeting

July 17, 2023

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 7:35 pm by Grand Knight (GK) Dan Fuller.

Warden’s Report

All present were in possession of a current membership card.

Opening Prayer

Opening prayer was led by Grand Knight (GK) Dan Fuller.

Pledge of Allegiance

Salute to the flag was led by the council members.

Chaplain report

There was no chaplain report as the chaplain was not present.

Minutes of the Previous Meeting

Motion to approve March meeting minutes made by Bob Jacobs and seconded by Wally Krake, Jr.

Grand Knight’s Report (Dan Fuller)

• Bingo equipment cost was more than anticipated, so will need to amend motion from June meeting
• GK spoke with Fr. Antonio.  CCD will not be starting as scheduled, so GK is proposing a communion breakfast in September.

Treasurer’s Report (Wally)

The bank statement was sent to the trustees – a copy can be requested by request.

Further the report was read out during the meeting. 

Membership Report (Chip Sturm)

No member candidates at this time.

Financial Secretary’s Report (Gerard)

Financial secretary’s report is emailed in advance to Trustees for approval of expenditures.

Program Reports – Led by John Watral

Bingo (Mike Mallon)- Bingo is went well last week with a big group.  New ticket system worked smoothly.  Progressive jackpot rolled over again so we expect large attendance until it hits.  We need all to help, but things are going well. 

Soup Kitchen (Lenny Martin) – Resurrection Parish team served 72 dinners and 40 take outs.  Will continue participation.

Charity Mania (Tom Rohe) – Program is ongoing.  We have our first online sale, but sales have been slow.  Tickets can be purchased in person or online.  We need help selling for this fundraiser.

Fishing Trip (Tom Rohe) – Prices are really high for a charter so any trip will need to be self-funded.  If interested, we could reserve spots on a boat for $65-$75 per person.  Perhaps the Saturday after the communion breakfast?  Location TBD.

Summer service projects (Tom Rohe)

• Chair refurbishment – still working out the details
• We have been requested to take down parish center curtains for cleaning by Rosarian Society.
• We need to run wiring for the new BINGO monitors.
• We need to complete lighting in parking lot.

Squires (Tom Rohe) – Elections to be held this month.

Blood Drive (Gerard Petrocelli) – Next blood drive is Saturday, August 26, 2023 from 6:30am to 12:30pm in the Parish Center.  Flyers have been printed. Need to get the word out.

4^th Degree (Tom Rohe) – the 4^th degree is alive and well.  Elections were held last month, with Bob Holl elected Faithful Navigator and Bob Jacobs elected as Pilot.

District Deputy Report (Bob Holl)

• Membership quota for 2023/2024 Columbian year is 8
• Audit is due 8/15/2023
• Consider having an installation ceremony for 2023/2024 officers.
• Blessed McGivney membership discount for new members still applies.
• Please consider sponsorship of Bring a Hero Home for military personnel.  The cost to bring 1 hero home is approximately $2,000.
• Membership – how can we get others involved?  Connect with Church – consider small group bible study program of 8 sessions to discuss Scripture readings, or alternatively, apostolic exhortation.
• The tool drive is ongoing on at the restore store in Denville.  
• Consider seeing Sound of Freedom, in theaters now.  It is a powerful, disturbing and very moving film bringing awareness to the evils of child trafficking.
• Continue to pray for those who do not have a voice, the unborn, youth, and seminarians.

Unfinished Business

• Amendment of motion from June meeting related to Bingo boards and related equipment, increase the amount from $8,000 (first reading passed last month) to $12,000. Motion made by Tom Rohe and seconded by Paul Przybylinski. – First Reading for amendment – Passed unanimously
• Motion to spend up to $1,400 for food and refreshments for our 2023-2024 meetings.  Motion made by Paul Przybylinski and seconded by Lenny Martin. Second Reading passed unanimously.
• Motion to spend an additional $650 on blood drives for the 2022-2023 Columbian year.  Motion made by Bob Jacobs and seconded by Shaun Mickus. Second Reading passed unanimously.
• Motion to start an annual $1,000 scholarship for high school students entering an accredited trade school.  Motion made by Chip Sturm and seconded by Tom Rohe Second Reading passed unanimously.

New business

• Motion to donate $500 to St. Joseph by the Sea H.S. to support Catholic education along with honoring of the 8 alumni who perished on 9/11.  Motion made by Gerard Petrocelli and seconded by Pierre Kernizan. – Passed unanimously
• Motion to donate $250 to Warren Wormann Jr. Memorial Golf Outing to support Pope John XXIII H.S. Scholarship Program. Motion made by Tom Rohe and seconded by Lenny Martin. – Passed unanimously
• Motion to donate up to $1,300 to sponsor a flag at the Turkey Brook All Veterans Memorial representing the Space Force.  The pole is a 20’x4.5” fiberglass flagpole, which will be installed by the Town of Mt. Olive if we provide the pole. Motion made by Bob Jacobs and seconded by Tom Rohe – Passed unanimously
• Motion to donate $115 to the Mt. Olive Food Pantry. Funds were collected from the red bucket donation campaign for this purpose at various council events and is sitting in our accounts. Motion made by Wally Krake, Jr. and seconded by Paul Przybylinski – Passed unanimously
• Amendment to prior motion related to lighting to increase amount to $281.25 to include the cost of the light fixture installed outside the Parish Center.  Motion made by Tom Rohe and seconded by Bob Jacobs – Passed unanimously

Good of the Order

The Good of the Order was directed by Bob Jacobs. 

Closing Prayer

Closing prayer was led by Dan Fuller.

Attendance: 18 people!

Meeting adjourned at 8:35 pm