Business meeting November 15, 2021

Knights of Columbus

Fr. Joseph A. Cassidy Council 6100

Business Meeting

November 15, 2021

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 7:31 pm by Deputy Grand Knight Shaun Mickus.

Warden’s Report

All present were in possession of a current membership card.

Opening Prayer

Opening prayer was led by Father Antonio.

Pledge of Allegiance

Salute to the flag was led by the council members.

Roll Call of Officers

N/A- per new format    

Chaplain report

Father Antonio spoke about Advent coming- It is a time to reconnect and examine our connection with Jesus. It is a time of conversion, a time to rekindle our faith and relationship with the community.

Minutes of the Previous Meeting

The minutes of the previous meeting were accepted by a motion by John Watral and accepted unanimously.

Membership Report

• No report

Grand Knight’s Report

• A lot of activities coming up in November.

Treasurer’s Report (Wally)

The Treasury’s reports are not read at the meeting. They are sent to officers and available by request.

Financial Secretary’s Report (Gerard)

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

Program Report

• 4^th degree  (Nov. 16, 2021)
  • Respect for Life mass (Paterson. Sat Nov. 20^th)
  • 4^th degree exemplification (Nov. 21^st)
  • Pride and Priest Dinner (Nov. 22^nd)
  • Blood Drive (Dec. 11^th)
  • Wreath sale continues
  • Squires will do the Rosary sale first 2 weekends in January 2022
  • Squire meeting (Nov. 14^th)
  • Road Cleanup (Turkey Brook)
  • 1^st annual Trunk and Treat end of October 2021

Unfinished Business:

A second reading of a motion made by Gerry Kaufhold to allocate up to $3,000 for coats for kids was read. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

New Business:

Gerry Kaufhold made a motion to allocate up to $75 for roses for the Squire fundraiser.  The motion was seconded by Dan Fuller and passed by a unanimous voice vote.

Insurance Agent Report

• No report

District Deputy Report

• Pray for Tom Rohe and his wife
• Color Corps mass this weekend (Nov. 20th)

Good of the Order

The Good of the Order was conducted by Lenny Martin

Closing Prayer

Closing prayer led by Father Antonio

Meeting adjourned at 8:03pm

Number of members in attendance: 14 (11 in person, 3 virtual)