January 2025 Meeting Minutes
January 20, 2025
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:29 pm by Grand Knight (GK) Joe Tarallo.
Warden’s Report
All present were in possession of a current membership card.
Opening Prayer
Opening prayer was led by GK Joe Tarallo.
Pledge of Allegiance
Salute to the flag was led by the council members.
Chaplain report
Deacon Tony was not in attendance.
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
Minutes of the previous meeting were accepted on a motion by Wally Krake III, seconded by Mike Sabella, approved with a unanimous vote.
Grand Knight’s Report (Joe Tarallo)
Happy New Year to all.
Thanks to the Degree Team for a successful CUF ceremony on 1/14/2025. At the recent GK mid-term meeting, there is still a big focus on membership, so the CUF was important.
See the EM blast and forms provided at tonight’s meeting for rooms that are still available for the State Convention.
RTL March will be 1/20/2025 – there are still 18 seats on the bus that are available to us.
Bingo – new games have been introduced – no complaints.
Hurricane relief for NC and FL – new phase has begun including special projects. There are still many families living in tents so platforms are being built for the tents and water lines are being run to provide potable water. We will look to sponsor one of these special projects.
Program reports are needed for yearly reporting and Colombian year reporting, including numbers of hours.
Disability Drive for 2025 – Mike Sabella will be leading.
Eucharistic Procession for 2025 – Dan Fuller will be leading.
Communion Breakfast – need to select a date to schedule this.
Scholarship Program – there is a requirement for some kind of religious connection or faith-based activity. This requirement is specified on the application form.
Jim Sweeney’s mom is in ICU right now. Please keep her in your prayers.
Treasurer’s Report (Wally Krake Jr.)
The Bank statement was sent to trustees. A copy can be obtained upon request.
Membership Report (Chip Sturm)
Recruiting continues as we work toward our goals.
Financial Secretary’s Report (Gerard Petrocelli)
Financial secretary’s report is emailed in advance to Trustees for approval of expenditures.
Program Reports – Led by John Watral
Bingo (Mike Mallon) – Since we implemented changes, bingo has ended before 11pm. Patrons seem to like the new games. There will be a 5th week in January so we will need workers on 1/31.
Soup Kitchen (Lenny Martin)– At last event, served 105 meals in house with more than 50 take-out meals.
Annual Dues – $25 (Gerard Petrocelli) – covers the per capita cost & general liability insurance.
Christmas Wreath Drive (Gerard Petrocelli) – Results of the drive was a profit of over $2,000 raised for Food for Families. The increase was due to donations. Fewer wreaths were sold, but there were more donations. We will be purchasing Shop Rite git cards to provide to the rectory for needy families.
Blood Drive (Gerard Petrocelli) – Drive was held on December 7th and was very successful. Thanks to all. Continue to advertise and get the word out regarding the February 1 drive.
Mount Olive Food Pantry, located in basement of Christ Episcopal Church – please support.
Charity Mania (tom Rohe) – NCAA Tournament Hoops Mania Tickets cost $20 each, profit is $14 each.
RTL (Gerry Kaufhold) – 40 Days for Life (Begins Ash Wednesday, 3/5/2025 and continues every Wednesday for 40 days); Rose Drive – Over $1,012 raised in 1 weekend. Diaper Drive upcoming in April.
Divine Mercy Sunday (Paul Feruggia) – all are invited to the Eucharistic Celebration on Divine Mercy Sunday (Sunday after Easter). Mass will be held at 12pm, followed by adoration of the Eucharist from 1-3 pm and prayers at 3pm. Please come and spend an hour of quiet time with Jesus. Also requesting the Honor Guard presence and participation of the Council.
District Deputy Report – DD Bob Holl
January 2025 Report (CY 2024-2025)
o Mt. Olive Council #6100 (Meeting 01/20/2025)
- Star Council Award Progress
| Awards Progress (as of 01/20/2025) | ||
| McGivney Award | Founders Award | Columbian Award |
| Membership Goal: 8 members; to date, 4 Prospect List Candidates: 0 | Financial Benefits Seminars Quota: 2; to date, 0 (Form #11077) # Members Req’d: 14 | Service Program (SP 7) due 6/30/25 |
OLM Prospect List:
| Safe Environment Program (As of 01 | /20/2025) | |
| Compliant | Non-Compliant | |
| Grand Knight, Program, Community, Family Directors, Circle | None | |
| Other Criteria (Forms Submitted and Per-capita compliance) | ||
| Forms 185 (6/30)/ 365 (6/30)/ 1728 (1/31)/ 1295 (2/15)/ 990 (5/15)/SP-7 (6/30) | Per Capita Compliance Balance | |
| 185-Yes/365-Yes/1728-No/1295-No/990-No/SP-7-No | As of 1/1/2025: $248.25 | |
- Reports Due
Form 1728: Annual Survey of Fraternal Activities due 1/31/2025 Form 1295: Semi-Annual Audit due 2/15 Current & Upcoming Events
Sat, Feb 22: 125th Anniversary Exemplification of the 4th Degree, St. Patrick’s Cathedral; deadline for signups is Wed, 1/15. Registration at 1 PM; Start time is 2 PM
Fri, Jan 24: National March for Life in Washington, DC
- Reminders
The Free Online Membership Code BlessedMcGivney remains in effect.
To complete and submit Form #10784 at the end of each completed program.
Submit Form #11077 for all Financial Benefits Seminar attendees.
Fraternal Assistance is available at any time for a Brother Knight in need.
- General
Please continue to provide spiritual and financial support to the CPCs through ASAP and the Ultrasound Initiative, our needy families and Food Pantries through the Helping Hands and Food for Families Programs, our teens through the KofC Scholarships, and to your deacon candidates, seminarians and religious novices through our RSVP program, and please acknowledge their sacrifices through letters of appreciation. For any Council that donated to ASAP, please ensure you complete the ASAP paperwork to get the $100 matching from Supreme (KofC.org/ASAP).
- Fraternal Leader Advisory (FLA) (01/03/25)
Review kofc.org/training for upcoming training sessions and featured Programs: Global Wheelchair, ASAP, March for Life.
- January Religious & Civil Rights (R&C) Talking Points highlights from Dr. Dan Rossi, PSD:
Not yet published.
I wish you and yours a Healthy and Happy 2025
Faith in Action Supreme Programs
| Faith | Family | Community | Life | ||||||||
| Into the Breach | 2 | Consecration to Holy Family | Helping Hands | Aid & Support After Pregnancy | * | ||||||
| Pilgrim Icon | Food for Families | 2 | Coats for Kids | 2 | Novena for Life | ||||||
| Holy Hour / Eucharistic Procession | 2 | Family Fully Alive | 2 | Global Wheelchair Mission | 2 | March for Life | 2 | ||||
| Family of the Month / Year | 2 | Habitat for Humanity | 2 | Special Olympics | 2 | ||||||
| RSVP | 2 | Family Prayer Night | 2 | Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest | Ultrasound | 2 | |||||
| Build the Domestic Church | Family Week | Disaster Preparedness | Christian Refugee Relief | ||||||||
| Spiritual Reflection | 2 | Good Friday Family Promotion | Free Throw Championship | Mass for Special Needs People | |||||||
| Rosary | Keep Christ in Christmas | Soccer Challenge | Pregnancy Center Support/ASAP | 2 | |||||||
| Sacramental Gifts | Hockey Challenge | Silver Rose |
Complete and submit Form #10784 at the end of each completed program (online 5 minutes).
For a list of the State Council Programs reference www://njkofc.com
Blue Highlighted Programs are referenced in the FLA as programs to begin planning now.
Unfinished Business
No unfinished business.
New Business
| Motion | Made by | 2nd by | Decision | In Favor |
| 1st READING Donate $575.96 to cover additional expenses for river rock, fabric and supplies for the installation of the statue of the Blessed Mother in the church courtyard. | Tom Rohe | Bob Jacobs | P | U |
| Donate $500 to support the Christ Episcopal Church fundraiser event for the Mount Olive Food Pantry on 1/17/2025. | Mike Mallon | Gerard Petrocelli | P | U |
| Spend up to $300 to purchase 2 A-frame easels to hold signs to be used for the 40 Days For Life prayer vigils. | Chip Sturm | Joe Schalkoff | P | U |
| Donate $100 to the Life Education Council so they can purchase signs for pregnancy resource centers including Life Choices, Lighthouse, Care Net and First Choice | Bob Jacobs | Paul Feruggia | P | U |
| Spend up to $500 for the purchase of womens winter coats for DASI. | Pierre Kernizan | Gerard Petrocelli | P | U |
| 1st READING Donate $1,200 to the Diocesan Choir to perform at Jim Sweeney’s installation ceremony. | Tom Rohe | John Watral | P | U |
| 1st READING Donate $2,000 to provide financial assistance in support of the Cooke family. William and Katrina Cooke recently lost their home on Stokes Avenue due to a fire and are currently living in an extended stay hotel. | Chip Sturm | Lenny Martin | P | U |
| 1st READING Donate $2,000 to provide financial assistance in support of Mayor Nicastro’s family. Mayor Nicastro’s granddaughter recently lost her battle with brain cancer. This donation will help defray some of the medical bills for her treatment and will be made directly to the family (Amanda & Matt Shea) rather than through GoFundMe. | Mike Mallon | Bob Jacobs | P | U |
| Donate $36.54 to reimburse the Rosary Altar Society for half the cost in support of the past 2024 Veterans appreciation Mass/Event | Gerard Petrocelli | Chip Sturm | P | U |
| Donate $200 in support of the Mount Olive High School Junior ROTC Scholarship Fund bingo fundraising event and assist by advertising during the Council’s bingo nights. | Noah Lopez | Tom Rohe | P | U |
Good of the Order
The Good of the Order was directed by Noah Lopez.
Closing Prayer
Closing prayer was led by GK Joe Taralllo.
Attendance: 20 people.
Meeting adjourned at 8:34 pm.