Meeting Minutes Jun 8, 2021
Knights of Columbus
Fr. Joseph A. Cassidy Council 6100
Business Meeting
June 11, 2021
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:32 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 Grank Knight Joe D’Anna.
Pledge of Allegiance
Salute to the flag was led by the council members.
Roll Call of Officers
N/A- per new format
Chaplain report
N0 report.
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
The minutes of the previous meeting were accepted on a motion by Gerry Kaufhold, Seconded by Dan Fuller with a correction by Tom Dellala to the motions numbers to start at 2021-39 as opposed to 2021-37 and accepted by a unanimous vote.
Membership Report
- No report
Grand Knight’s Report
- Primary election is today (June 8, 2021)- Check the issues going on – It is important we check our beliefs and vote our conscience.
- As church opens up, I hope we attend mass in person
Treasurer’s Report (Wally)
Financial reports are not read, but they are sent to officers and available by request.
Financial Secretary’s Report (Gerard)
Form 185 is due July 1st– Form for food for family
Program Report
Gerry Kaufhold:
- Diaper drive June 26-27 and baby shower- the Rosary Alter Society will participate as a co-sponsor
- June 29- Faith kitchen
- Respect for life- Gerry placed an article in the website- Supreme court will listen to Mississippi Rowe vs Wade
John Watral:
- June 13, 2021- Tank Pull
- Tank Pull – raising money for the veterans
- Squire- Election next month (June 2021)
Gerard Petrocelli
- July 31, 2021- Blood drive 7:15am-1:00pm (Scholarship drive).
- Membership card- if anyone wants to pay their dues- you will get your card the following week
Tom Rohe
- Charity Mania is live and well
- Nov 21, 2021- Exemplification
Unfinished Business:
- Motion 2021-39: Motion to allocate up to $4000 for Blood drive for the Columbian year 2021-2022 was originally made by Tom Rohe and seconded by Lenny Martin. The second readingwas seconded by Dan Fuller and Gerard Petrocelli and it passed by a unanimous voice vote.
- Motion 2021-40: Motion to allocate $1400 for Dover Soup Kitchen for the Columbian year 2021-2022 was originally made by Lenny Martin and seconded by Gerrry Kaufhold. The second readingwas seconded by Gerry Kaufhold and Tom Rohe and it passed by a unanimous voice vote.
- Motion 2021-41: Motion to allocate $5000 for Good Shepherd school in Haiti for the Columbian year 2021-2022 was originally made by Gerard Petrocelli and seconded by Wally Krake. The second readingwas seconded by Dan Fuller and Gregg Buckalew and it passed by a unanimous voice vote.
- Motion 2021-42: Motion to allocate $1200 for Mount Olive food pantry for the Columbian year 2021-2022 was originally made by Tom Rohe and seconded by John Watral. The second readingwas seconded by Gregg Buckalew and Gerard Petrocelli and it passed by a unanimous voice vote.
- Motion 2021-43: Motion to allocate $1200 for St Joseph Home of the Elderly for the Columbian year 2021-2022 was originally made by Tom Rohe and seconded by Gregg Buckalew. The second readingwas seconded by Gerard Petrocelli and Gregg Buckalew and it passed by a unanimous voice vote.
- Motion 2021-44: Motion to allocate $9600 for Church hall rental for Bingo for the Columbian year 2021-2022 was tabled pending further discussions. (Tabled)
- Motion 2021-45: Motion to allocate $2400 for church hall donation for the Columbian year 2021-2022 was originally made by Gerry Kaufhold and seconded by John Watral. The second readingwas seconded by Gerry Kaufhold and Jim Sweeney and it passed by a unanimous voice vote.
- Motion 2021-46: Motion to allocate up to $1200 for refreshment for meetings for the Columbian year 2021-2022 was originally made by Joe Tarallo and seconded by Tom Rohe. The second readingwas seconded by Tom Rohe and Gregg Buckalew and it passed by a unanimous voice vote.
New Business:
Election
Grand Knight Joe D’Anna
Deputy Grand Knight Shaun Mickus
Chancellor Pierre Kernizan
Recorder TBD
Treasurer Wally Krake
Advocate Joe Tarallo
Warden Mike Mallon
Inside Guard John Watral
Outside Guard Christina Gladish
3-year Trustee Tom Rohe
2-year Trustee Gerry Kaufhold
1-year Trustee Dan Fuller
The current recorder placed one vote for all the candidates.
Insurance Agent Report
- No report
District Deputy Report (Mike Leyden)
- Slate of officers for the state: Jim Stover, Ray Stan, Jim Sweeney, Ross Petrocelli, Scott Williams
- We had the convention
- June 19- Grand Knight, District Deputy meeting
- Thanks for participating in the Free Throw Contest. Scholarship won by someone from St Therese
- Sept 27, 2021 – Golf Outing
- Nov 22, 2021 – Pride & Priest dinner
- A couple of candidates are on the list
- Glad to see everyone here – Keep doing the zoom
Jim Sweeney
Thank you for the support thus far- Thank you, Mike Leyden
Last year in September 25, 2020, we visited Light House and presented funding for the Ultrasound machine. In January 2021 they presented a plaque to the Council 6100
Note: 4th degree election: Jun 15, 2021 at 8:00pm
Good of the Order
The Good of the Order was conducted by Mike Sabella
Closing Prayer
Closing prayer led by Gerry Kaufhold
Meeting adjourned at 8:36pm
Number of members in attendance: 15 (14 in person, 1 online)