October 2024 Meeting Minutes
October 21, 2024
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:36 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 will was in attendance and was happy to be able to join the meeting.
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
Minutes of the previous meeting were accepted on a motion by Mike Sabella, seconded by Dan Fuller, approved with a unanimous vote.
Grand Knight’s Report (Joe Tarallo)
GK was sad to report the passing of Warren Wormann, an amazing man who was loved by all. His wake will be held at Lieber funeral home on Sunday from 1-6 pm.
New Council banners have arrived, in English and Spanish. It is okay to use at future events, but as requested by Fr. Antonio, we should only use the English version, since there is no Spanish ministry.
Soccer Challenge has been completed.
Wreath Drive is underway.
Hurricane Relief – we will be proposing donations for relief efforts but should consider what more we can do to help.
GK attended the Federation meeting. Currently working on the Coats for Kids and Keep Christ in Christmas programs.
Respect life convocation will be held at St. Mary’s this weekend.
Pride in Priest dinner will be held on November 25.
Susie DeSantos is in need of help distributing Thanksgiving food donations by 11/25
State Deputy plans are ongoing for the State Convention and subsequent year
There is a sign-up sheet for bingo – we want to build up the list again to make sure that we have teams for each Friday.
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)
We will keep recruiting.
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) – Still plugging along. We need help, particularly at the beginning of the night to get through sales.
Soup Kitchen (Lenny Martin)– next event will be next week.
Blood Drive (Gerard Petrocelli) – Next drive will be held December 7th. Flyers to be sent out.
Christmas Wreath Drive (Gerard Petrocelli) – One week left. Pre-orders by end of month. So far, sales are slow. Over $800 raised thus far from early orders, donations and sales of snacks at bingo.
RTL (Gerry Kaufhold) – November 2&3 is annual raffle – $10 per ticket for 2024 Volvo XC60, to be drawn in 2 weeks.
Patterson RTL Convocation is on 10/26/2024 at St. Mary’s in Denville – $20 registration, but you can attend mass without registering.
40 Days for Life at Planned Parenthood un Morristown from 10-11am. There are 2 weeks left. Approximately 85% of appointments at PP are cancelled during the prayer vigil.
RTL mass is held on the 1st Saturday of every month at St. Margaret’s with Bishop Sweeney and then he leads a Rosary procession.
Vets Summer Fest – we made a donation and the event was well attended. Jim Sweeney attended and highly recommends.
Council 6100 Christmas Party – will be held December 14. Planning for party will commence November 1.
Soccer Challenge was held yesterday. There were 6 participants.
Squires – will be painting the plant stands.
Craft Fair – will be held on October 30.
District Deputy Report – DD Bob Holl was on vacation and did not attend.
State Secretary Report (Jim Sweeney) –
9/26/24 was the March for Life in Trenton. Bishop Sweeney and 4 other bishops said Mass at the cathedral and the processed through Trenton. Statutes codifying Roe V. Wade are being pushed in state governments.
12/29/24 will be the Jubilee Mass at 3pm at the Cathedral of St. Joh the Baptist with Bishop Sweeney for the 2025 Jubilee Year. Please consider attending. Parking will be available. There will be many events in the Diocese in 2025.
1/31/2025 will be Bishop’s Night at Our Lady of the Highway Council @ Holy Angels Parish in Little Falls.
Federation Raffle is upcoming. Please participate
Fraternal Giving Campaign – we rely on this to support brothers in need. The State will match donations up to $1000.
Federation Retreat – Jim Sweeney attended. It was a worthwhile weekend and he encourages the Council to attend next year.
Unfinished Business
| Motion | Made by | 2nd by | Decision | In Favor |
| 2nd READING donate up to $3,500 to purchase boxes of coats for the Coats for Kids Drive with the intent to donate the coats to needy families in Paterson and other townships. | Recorder | Dan Fuller | P | U |
| 2nd READING spend $660 to purchase a table at the Pride in Priest’s dinner at the Hanover Manor on November 25. | Gerry Kaufhold | Lenny Martin | P | U |
| 2nd READING Donate $5,000 to assist the family of a Knight that is in need. | Dan Fuller | Pierre Kernizan | P | U |
New Business
| Motion | Made by | 2nd by | Decision | In Favor |
| Spend an additional $50.63 for English/Spanish council floor banners to cover price increase and tax. | Chip Sturm | Dan Fuller | P | U |
| spend $200 to reimiburse Joe Schalkoff for additional masonry materials costs for church repairs | Gerry Kaufhold | Lenny Martin | P | U |
| Donate $500 to support seminarian Joseph DeMarzo through the RSVP program | Dan Fuller | Chip Sturm | P | U |
| Donate $500 to support seminarian Marc Morano through the RSVP program | Jim Sweeney | John Watral | P | U |
| spend $100 for the Keep Christ in Christmas program for 2024. | Mike Mallon | Miek Sabella | P | U |
| spend up to $500 for Turkeys for families in need | Gerard Petrocelli | Dan Fuller | P | U |
| 1st READING spend up to $1,200 for the 2024 Christmas Party on December 14 | Mike Sabella | Lenny Martin | P | U |
| match the proceeds of the Wreath Drive for Food For Families up to $500 | Chip Sturm | Gerard Petrocelli | P | U |
| 1st READING $625 for Christmas gifts for St. Jude support staff | Gerry Kaufhold | Dan Fuller | P | U |
| donate $500 to the Send a Soldier Home program for the purchase of plane tickets to get military service personnel home for holidays. | Jim Sweeney | John Watral | P | U |
| donate $250 to CareNet Crisis Pregnancy Center to support October fundraiser | Gerry Kaufhold | Rob Marsac | P | U |
| spend up to $300 to replenish books available in the kiosk in the church Narthex | John Watral | Dan Fuller | P | U |
| donate $500 to relief effort in support of hurricane victims in North Carolina | Lenny Martin | Don Campbell | P | U |
| donate $500 to relief effort in support of hurricane victims in Florida | Jim Sweeney | Dan Fuller | P | U |
| donate $100 to band led by Don Campbell which will be playing at the Council’s 2024 Christmas Party. | Dan Fuller | Gerard Petrocelli | P | U |
| Donate $500 in memory of Warren Wormann to the cause recommended by his family | Dan Fuller | Lenny Martin | P | U |
Good of the Order
The Good of the Order was directed by Wally Krake III.
Closing Prayer
Closing prayer was led by GK Joe Taralllo.
Attendance: 20 people.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm.