March 2024 Meeting Minutes
March 2024 Meeting Minutes
March 18, 2024
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 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 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
Minutes of the previous meeting were accepted on a motion by Wally Krake III, seconded by Bob Jacobs, approved with a unanimous vote.
Grand Knight’s Report (Dan Fuller)
- The Bingo re-opening was a success. Thanks to Chip for organizing and decorating for St. Patrick’s Day. We had 106 participants and things are going well.
- Chair project – 36 chairs have been completed. Lisa U was an excellent pleater. Thanks to all that came out and worked on this project.
- LEDs – Lights have been acquired and are in the shed. We are waiting on the permits and plan to install in April.
- April 1 – There will be a dedication of the Space Force flagpole that was sponsored by the Council at Turkey Brook.
- April 13 – Blood Drive
- April 20 – Pasta Dinner in Hopatcong
- Holy Thursday – The Knights will be keeping watch with the Eucharist in the Daily Chapel from 11-11:45 pm.
- April 20-21 – Fundraiser for Special Citizens
- May 17-18 – State Convention in Wildwood
- June 2 – Corpus Christi – There will be a procession in the parking lot after the 12:00 mass and reception after the procession at the parish center. We will be inviting Bishop Sweeney.
- The April officers’ meeting will be chaired by DGK Joe Tarallo.
Treasurer’s Report (Wally Krake)
The Bank statement was sent to trustees. A copy can be obtained upon request.
Membership Report (Chip Sturm)
There are a few prospects, including Steven Andrews who has not signed up yet, but wants to be a member.
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
Chairs Project (Mike Sabella) – On the first night of the project, we were able to complete 36 chairs in 2.5 hours. We will also be adding feet to the chairs to protect the floors.
Blood Drive (Gerard Petrocelli) – next drive is 4/13/2024. Flyers are available. The January drive was one of the top 5 drives for us. We are averaging over 140 blood products from parishioners and others in surrounding communities.
Respect Life (Gerry Kaufhold) – Baby Bottle Boomerang – We raised a total of $3,597.07, which is approximately $700 more than last year’s drive. Thanks to Tish Rohe for counting change and completing the report.
The diaper drive is upcoming, and all donated items will be distributed to Care Net in Hackettstown and Birth Haven in Newton.
There will be a baby shower in mid-June for diapers, clothes, etc.
Special Citizens Drive (Joe Tarallo) – will be held on April 20-21 at Tractor Supply and the Budd Lake Diner. We will also have a tent at the town-wide garage sale at Turkey Brook from 10-2. We can also pass out brochures for recruiting.
Corpus Christi Eucharistic Procession (Don Campbell) – Will be held on June 2 and all Knights are invited to participate. This is being supported by Fr. Antonio and Deacon Tony. There are many small details that need attention and we need subcommittee members:
- Resource and Logistics (Gerry K)
- Publicity (Mike S) – bulletin, Beacon, pulpit announcements
- Repast (Gerard)
- Event Support (Open) – support and orchestrate day-of activities
- Content (Open) –Prayers, drafting, copying & distribution
The bishop will not be able to attend.
District Deputy #36 March 2024 Report
- Mt. Olive Council #6100 (Meeting 03/18/2024)Star Council Award Progress
| Awards Progress (as of 3/18/2024 | ||
| McGivney Award | Founders Award | Columbian Award |
| Membership Goal: 8 members; to date, 3 Prospect List Candidates: 1 | Financial Benefits Seminars Quota: 2; to date, 1 (Form #11077) # Members attending: 13; Req’d: 14 | Service Program (SP 7) due 6/30 |
Membership: Prospect List CUF Candidates: 1: Robert Marsac
| Safe Environment Program | |
| Compliant | Non-Compliant |
| Grand Knight, Program, Community, Family Directors | Squires Program |
| Other Criteria | |
| Forms 185 (6/30)/ 365 (6/30)/ 1728 (1/31)/ 1295 (2/15)/ 990 (5/15) Submitted | Per Capita Compliance |
| Yes/Yes/Yes/Yes/TBF | Balance as of 3/1/2024: $0.00 |
- Current & Upcoming EventsApril 14: 4th Degree Exemplification Parsippany Sheraton; please consider an Ad-JournalMay 17-18: NJ State Council Convention in Wildwood; please consider an Ad-JournalRemindersThe 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.GeneralEach council is to appoint an Evangelization & Faith Formation Director and submit his information on the EFF/COR registration form NLT 3/22. This Director should be treated as the same as the Membership and Program Directors.We are reminded that the KofC is the right-hand of the Church. Our mission is to be a conduit by receiving support from the hands of God’s people and placing that support into the hands on those on the fringes, those who desperately need our support. With that in mind, the Paterson Federation is asking each council to commit to supporting the Father English Center redevelopment initiative with financial support over the next 4 years. Anything the Council can afford to give them will help provide food to families who need our help.Fraternal Leader Advisory (FLA) (2/15/24) events & notices: Review kofc.org/training for upcoming online sessions; GKs & Trustees – start thinking about your members who might assume leadership positions for the next fraternal year; suggested programs – Celebrate the feast of St. Joseph on March 19th and St. Joseph the Worker on May 1st (kofc.org/saintjoseph); and support for Ukraine – kofc.org/Ukraine.
- 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).
- March Religious & Civil Rights (R&C) Talking Points from Dr. Dan Rossi, PSD highlights:
- Focus is on how we practice our Faith during this Lenten season. We should all focus on prayer and reflection in support of the families and children in greatest need in our society. The USCCB recommends:
- We focus our assistance on those with the greatest needs. And,
- We encourage our lawmakers to:
- Promote policies that help families protect their children’s lives and overcome moral, social, and economic forces that threaten their future. and
- Strengthen the Child Tax Credit to include more poor children.
Councils are asked to consider praying at least one decade of the Rosary prior to their monthly meeting from April to December. We ask Mary’s intercession to encourage our elected and appointed government officials to take action to protect human life, from the womb to the tomb.
State Secretary Report (Jim Sweeney) – State Secretary was not in attendance.
Unfinished Business
- Motion to pledge $2,500 per year for 4 years to help rebuild the Fr. English Center. For this donation, we can repurpose the $1,200 annual donation to the St. Joseph Home for the Elderly, which has closed. Second Reading motion was made by Chip Sturm and seconded by Lenny Martin. – Passed Unanimously.
New business
- Motion to donate $2.93 to the Baby Bottle Boomerang to round up the total donation to $3,600 made by Gerry Kaufhold and seconded by Don Campbell. – Passed Unanimously. This motion was amended to increase the donation to $302.93 to round up the total donation to $3,900. Amendment proposed by Gerry Kaufhold and seconded by Chip Sturm. – Passed Unanimously.
- Motion to donate $250 to support Mike Layden with the Polar Bear Plunge was made by Gerard Petrocelli and seconded by Pierre Kernizan – Passed Unanimously.
- Motion to spend up to $250 to support the State Convention ad journal was made by Bob Jacobs and seconded by Lenny Martin – Passed Unanimously.
Good of the Order
The Good of the Order was directed by Jim Vandenberg.
Closing Prayer
Closing prayer was led by GK Dan Fuller.
Attendance: 20 people.
Meeting adjourned at 8:25 pm