December 2024 Meeting Minutes
December 16, 2024
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:31 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 in attendance and spoke about re-instilling the value of human life and the lives of the unborn. He encouraged us to make a resolution for the new year to more fervently protect life, including the unborn, until natural death.
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
Minutes of the previous meeting were accepted on a motion by Bob Jacobs, seconded by Chip Sturm, approved with a unanimous vote.
Grand Knight’s Report (Joe Tarallo)
As we a nearing Christmas, GK wants to thank everyone for the many activities and accomplishment in 2024, most recently including a successful blood drive, a great PioP dinner, and a successful Christmas party with good turnout.
There was a membership drive this weekend. No additional sign ups yet but information was handed out.
There will be a CUF degree on January 14, 2025. Jim Sweeney’s son-in-law will be joining and his son, who only has his 2nd degree will attend.
There will be no bingo on 12/27 to allow all workers to have time off with their families. Final bingo for 2024 will be 12/20.
RTL March will be 1/20/2025.
Hurricane relief for NC and FL – relief efforts may be switching to cash donations, making fewer deliveries of materials and sending more cash to purchase fuel and construction materials.
State Convention – there are still hotel rooms available with plenty of room. Hospitality will follow the elections
Disability Drive for 2025 – need someone to coordinate.
Communio Drive in 2025 – will be looking to restart this. Are there other events that could include families?
We have noted cases of issues with Optimum email accounts when sending email blasts. Please let me know if your are having trouble receiving emails timely.
Treasurer’s Report (Wally Krake Jr.)
The Bank statement was sent to trustees. A copy can be obtained upon request.
Please remember that bingo funds our operations so we must continue to watch over and protect the business.
Membership Report (Chip Sturm)
New prospects – Chris Hill (Jim’s son-in-law). Also, Jim’s son, John Sweeney is a 2nd Degree member. See GK Report.
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) – last games will be 12/20 and all jackpots will be paid. Registers open at 6:15 and games begin 7:30. We will be replacing the ‘players choice’ with the new tri-color game.
Council 6100 Christmas Party – was held December 14. Total budget was $1,200. Actual cost was $1,100.59 plus a few expenses incurred by Gerard. Food from Branda’s was well received and there was not much leftover food. Thanks to Don and Joe C. and the band for performing. Thanks to Mike for organizing. We had 25 Knights and over 50 people attend.
Soup Kitchen (Lenny Martin)– Next event is 12/31. Last week, served 82 meals in house with more than 60 take-out meals.
Christmas Wreath Drive (Gerard Petrocelli) – Results of the drive will be profit of between $1,800 – $2,000. Final amounts to be reported in January.
Blood Drive (Gerard Petrocelli) – Drive was held on December 7th. We had 150 people participate and only 6 deferred. We collected 174 blood products and 30 ALYX donors (60 products). Thanks to all for participating. Next drive is 2/1/2025.
Christ Episcopal Church (corner of Smithtown and Sandshore) will be hosting a night of music on 1/17/2025 for the Mount Olive Food Pantry.
RTL (Gerry Kaufhold) – Upcoming events include Rose Drive (1/4-/15/2025); March for Life (1/24/2025); 40 Days for Life (Begins Ash Wednesday, 3/5/2025); Diaper Drives (April/October); Baby Shower (June/July); 40 Days for Life (Fall 2025).
4th Degree (Tom Rohe) – Going okay. Had to cancel the pasta dinner. It will be rescheduled for May. Also had to postpone the Veterans’ Day breakfast because the hall was not available. Will be looking to do a D-Day breakfast in June. On 2/22/2025, there will be a 4th Degree 125th Anniversary exemplification at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in NYC. It would be a great time to join the 4th Degree. There will be a meeting tomorrow at St. Elizabeth in Flanders. All are encouraged to attend.
Squires (Tom Rohe) – Craft Fair was held on 11/30. Thanks for helping set up. Event was a big success and crafters were happy. It was profitable for the Squires. On 12/12, there was a Christmas mass at Paragon Village. This gets better every year and was a big success this year.
Lighting Project (Tom Rohe) – has been completed except for 1 light in the Knitters’ closet. This project was an $80,000 value that only cost $77 for permits and about $1,000 in materials. Electric bill is now 1/3 of what it used to be. Thanks to John, Rob, Dan, Wally, Mike, and all others who helped with the installation.
District Deputy Report – DD Bob Holl
December 2024 Report (CY 2024-2025)
Mt. Olive Council #6100 (Meeting 12/16/2024)
Star Council Award Progress
Awards Progress (as of 12/17/2024
McGivney Award
Founders Award
Columbian Award
Membership
Goal: 8 members; to date, 1
Prospect List Candidates: 1
Financial Benefits Seminars
Quota: 2; to date, 0 (Form #11077)
# Members attending: 0; Req’d: 14
Service Program (SP 7) due 6/30/25
OLM Prospect List: 1: Christopher Hill (11/10)
Safe Environment Program (As of 12/14/2024)
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-Yes/990-Yes/SP-7-No
As of 12/1/2024: $9.00 CR
Reports Due
Form 1728, Survey of Council Activities for January – December 2024 is due by January 31, 2025.
Current & Upcoming Events
January 24, 2025 is the National March for Life in Washington DC
Sunday, February 22, 2025 – Exemplification of the 4th Degree, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, registration start 1 PM
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.
The Affiliate Council program remains available to Councils.
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) (12/5/24)
Review kofc.org/training for upcoming training sessions and featured Programs. All councils are asked to consider supporting the Coats for Kids program.
December Religious & Civil Rights (R&C) Talking Points highlights from Dr. Dan Rossi, PSD:
As we begin a new year in our Church, it is also a time to plan and pray for the next calendar year. We ask you to consider three very important upcoming activities:
The first is the celebration of the Jubilee Year. The celebration of a jubilee year occurs every 25 years. Jubilee years provide us a special opportunity to seek forgiveness for sin and its temporal punishments, while also calling on the whole of Christendom to renew their commitment to serve God with joy and peace in a spirit of solidarity, hope, and justice.
The second is the upcoming National March for Life in Washington, DC. This year’s march is scheduled for January 24, 2025 and its theme is Every Life: Why We March.While the March provides us an opportunity to demonstrate our opposition to abortion, it is also an opportunity to celebrate life and to express our support for mothers and their children.
The third activity is the celebration of the 125th anniversary of the Fourth Degree of our Order. On February 22, 2025 (the actual anniversary), the Knights will celebrate and honor our patriotic degree at a special exemplification at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City (the site of the first Fourth Degree exemplification).
Merry Christmas and a Healthy and Happy New Year from my family to you and yours.
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
| Motion | Made by | 2nd by | Decision | In Favor |
| 2nd READING Set aside up $1,000 to support attendance at the State Convention in 2025. This is to be used to cover costs of attendees who need subsidy. If any funds are left over, we will use the excess to subsidize up to $50 per attendee. | Recorder | Chip Sturm | P | U |
| 2nd READING Donate $5,000 for Hurricane Relief to North Carolina from the Community Impact Fund. Allow officers to determine when and how cash is to be distributed. | Recorder | Gerry Kaufhold | P | U |
New Business
| Motion | Made by | 2nd by | Decision | In Favor |
| Spend up to $250 for a Gift to the bishop for special projects | Chip Sturm | Tom Rohe | P | U |
| Spend up to $90 to purchase March Madness Charity Mania tickets for fundraiser for the 2025 Eucharistic Procession | Lenny Martin | Dan Fuller | P | U |
Good of the Order
The Good of the Order was directed by Tom Rohe.
Closing Prayer
Closing prayer was led by GK Joe Taralllo.
Attendance: 20 people.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm.