September 2023 Meeting Minutes

ByMike Uszacki

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order on September 18, 2023 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 Grand Knight (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

Motion to approve August meeting minutes made by Bob Jacobs and seconded by John Watral

Grand Knight’s Report (Dan Fuller)

  • One of the families in the Parish suffered a damaging fire in their house.  Unfortunately, it was a total loss.  Our Council has pledged assistance.
  • Communion Breakfast was held on 9/10/23, with guest speaker, Fr. Lance who provided a discussion on catechesis.  Event went smoothely, but attendance was lighter than we hoped.  We had 32 attendees.  Only 1 adult male was not a Knight.  For the next communion breakfast, we will be looking to do an event on Corpus Christi that will include a procession reverencing the Eucharist in the church parking lot, which will conclude in the church, followed by a repast.
  • A contract was signed with Atlantic Bingo to obtain the computer needed for the new flash boards. We will purchase the televisions in the coming weeks.  We will need to design the mounts to install them in the parish center.  We are confirming if we can get the cabling donated.
  • Chair refurbishment – Mike Sabella is planning and has complete one chair to test the process.  We should be able to refurbish all of the chairs for the parish center for under $1,000, but will need labor from the Council.
  • Upcoming seminar at Holy Angels near the Willowbrook Mall – will focus on how we can grow our Council.
  • We have sponsored a hole at the Donald E. Ryan Federation Golf Outing on September 25th as previously planned.
  • October 20-22 – NJ State Council retreat in Sea Girt at the San Alfonso Retreat House
  • Pride in our Priest dinner is scheduled for November 20 at 6:00PM at the Hanover Manor.  We need to decide what size table we would like to get,
  • We are organizing a Federation CUF degree ceremony in November.  Date TBD.

Deputy GK Joe Tarallo stepped in for Dan for the remainder of the meeting

Treasurer’s Report (Wally)

The Bank statement was sent to trustees.  A copy can be obtained upon request.  Further report was read out during the meeting. 

Membership Report (Chip Sturm)

New cards have been distributed.  CUF degree ceremony will be planned for new members in November.

Financial Secretary’s Report (Gerard)

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

Program Reports – Led by John Watral

Bingo (Mike Mallon)- Things are going well with Bingo games and with Kitchen.  We can use more help in the morning now that religious instruction has restarted because we need to move the walls.

Soup Kitchen (Lenny Martin) – Will continue participation. Latest event served 76 meals with 42 take outs, serving breaded fish, vegetables, baked beans.

Blood Drive (Gerard Petrocelli) – Blood drive was held August 26.  Thanks for your participation as the drive continues to bring new donors. We had 143 registered and received 97 whole blood donations, 32 ALYX and 14 were deferred.  Total blood products = 161.There were longer lines at lunch, as half of the staff went on break. This was a scholarship drive and a $500 award was earned.

Food for Family (Gerard Petrocelli) – last year we raised $1,270 and added $500 from the Council for a total of $1,770 for Shop-Rite GC for families in need.  This year, excess snacks from the blood drive were put out at Bingo asking for donations and also at communion breakfast.  We have already raised $400. 

Helena is working to get approval from Fr. Antonio to sell the wreath drive in the last 3 weeks of October in the narthex after masses.

Charity Mania (Tom Rohe) – As of Thursday, 270 tickets were sold, generating a profit of $3,185.  Thank you for your participation.

4th Degree (Tom Rohe) – There will be a pasta dinner at St. Lawrence Church in Chester on 10/21/23 from 5-9pm for the Veterans’ program.  Cost is $17 per person.  Contact Tom R for Tix.

Soccer Challenge will be held on September 23 at Turkeybrook, Field 6.  Need volunteers from 9-12.

Squires (Tom Rohe)

  • Trunk or Treat will be on October 28 in the parking lot.  Participants are asked to register their car and bring a donation for the Mt. Olive Food Pantry.
  • Christmas Craft vendor sale to be held on December 9.  Please attend if you can to generate some foot traffic for our presenters.  Ther are about 12 tables left.

District Deputy Report (Bob Holl)

  • Membership – Goal for the Council is 8 new members.  None to date.  There are 2 prospects.  We should get them to online membership and online CUF to get them into the Council.
  • Next Federation Meeting scheduled for November 17 in Butler.
  • 1000 Strong Rosary sponsored by Lifenet held virtually on Friday, October 13 at 7 PM.
  • NJ State Council Retreat will be held on the weekend of Oct 20-22 at the San Alfonso Retreat House at $185.
  • On Sat, Oct 21, Assembly 1562 is holding a, All You Can Eat Pasta Dinner at St. Lawrence Church from 5 PM to 9 PM. Adults $17 pp, 6-12 $8 and under 6 Free, Family max is $40
  • Pride-in-Our Priest Dinner scheduled for Nov 20 @ 6 PM at the Hanover Manor; $55 PP.
  • Soccer Challenge for Councils must complete before end of September; District – mid Oct; Regional – end of Oct.
  • Review the most recent Fraternal Leader Advisory for more information about upcoming Training & Webinars
  • Cor Evangelization; Building the Domestic Church Survey; Coats for Kids (180K past, goal 200K)
  • 40 Days For Life Campaign begins September 27 at Morristown Planned Parenthood.
  • Respect Life Mass at St. Margaret Church in Morristown in November TBA.
  • Affiliate Council membership transfer available as needed.
  • Hawaiian Disaster Relief Fund. (See Memo from Patrick Kelly)
  • This being the Year of the Eucharistic Revival please work with your Pastors to host a Eucharistic Procession.
  • Councils are encouraged to participate in the Bring a Hero Home Campaign.
  • Dan Rossi’s September Religious and Civil Rights Talking Points focuses on feeding the hungry and care for mothers who depend on support for their new-born infants. We are asked to support the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. All families must have access to life-saving nutrition and health services. See the USCCB website for WIC for more information. We can continue to support the CPCs through ASAP and our Food Pantries through the Food for Families Programs.
  • Columbian Award was presented to Council 6100 and GK Dan Fuller for Programs for the 2022-2023 year and NJ State Council presented Council 6100 with an Achievement Award for the John Attardo Scholarship Program for 2021-2022.
  • Thank you for volunteering for the Federation CUF degree in November.

State Secretary Report (Jim Sweeney)

  • Thank you for your support.
  • The Columbian Awards was great for all of the programs of Council 6100, and with continued service, we can be a star council.
  • There will be a mass at St. Margaret’s Church in Morristown on October 28 at 8:00am.  There will be a mass followed by procession to Planned Parenthood and then back to the Church.  Please attend. Also, there will be life conservation that day as well.
  • Hawai’I disaster relief – Thank you for the donation.  Thus far, total donations for relief is almost $21,000.
  • Father English Center (food pantry) is old and in need of renovation.  Michael Calabrese will be making a pitch for donation pledges. Please support.  Over 20,000 families use the Center each month.  Please give Michael a warm welcome.

Unfinished Business

  • Motion to donate up to $1,300 to sponsor a flag at the Turkey Brook All Veterans Memorial representing the Space Force – Second Reading.  Motion made by Mike Uszacki and seconded by Chip Sturm. Passed unanimously.
  • Motion to support the State Retreat on October 20-22, 2023 by reimbursing any Knight who attends $75 for up to ten people. Second Reading Passed – 1 Abstention.
  • Motion to fund $1,000 for the new formation of St. Joseph’s Guild for work projects that support parishioners and members of the surrounding community.  Second Reading -Motion made by Mike Uszacki and seconded by Gerry Kaufhold. Second Reading Passed Unanimously.
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New business

  • No new bills needing to be paid.
  • Motion to donate up to $150 for the Soccer Challenge on September 23. Motion made by John Watral and seconded by Larry McEtee.  Passed unanimously.
  • Motion to spend up to $200 for refreshments for a Federation CUF degree ceremony this Fall.  Motion made by Mike Uszacki 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 Joe Tarallo.

Attendance: 20 people.

Meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm

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