Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Meeting Minutes 9-17-2024

7:00 pm - Installation of Officers 2024/2025 

  • DD Kevin Guenther and SD Ken Anderson III presiding

7:15 pm - Call to Order

  • Prayer - Our Father - done as part of installation
  • Pledge of Allegiance

7:15 pm - Warden’s Membership

  • Roll Call of Officers- skipped due to installation

7:20 pm - Reading / Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes (June)

  • approved as posted on blog

7:20 pm - GK’s Remarks (Don Mey)

  • Welcome to New DD & SD, and new Roundtable Chairman
  • Membership Challenge
  • Blog/Calendar - Volunteer Opportunities
  • SAFE Environment
  • "Ask to join challenge"

7:30 pm - State Deputy Remarks (Ken Anderson)

  • Ken enjoys going to council meetings - but presented his goals for the state
  • Circle of Honor vibe
  • Bringing in more members is vital because the work we do is vital
  • We're here to help form men to answer God's Call
  • We want our volunteers feel they are better men for volunteering
  • We are called to be men of prayer
  • We are called to be Knights of the Eucharist
  • Calling for a Men's Holy Hour
  • COR Training

7:35 pm - District Deputy Remarks (Kevin Guenther)

  • It's been a pleasure today
  • October 5th Rosary Bowl East Salem Community Center
  • October 19th Lake Oswego Spaghetti Dinner 

7:37 pm - Treasurer’s Report (Mike Devlin)

  • $2269.50 Fraternity
  • $544.42 Unity
  • $5.51 Charity
  • Report Approved

7:45 pm - Financial Secretary’s Report (Erik Riechers)

  • No correspondence
  • No vouchers cleared but reimbursements in process
  • Report Approved

7:50 pm - Membership Reports

  • Membership Director (Dan Riechers)
  • Retention Chairman (Richard Digregorio)
  • No Neighbor Left Behind Phone Calls (Richard Digregorio)

7:55 pm - Programs - Family

  • Program Director - (Gene Andres)
  • Family- Essay contest and Prayer Time Book

7:57 pm - Committees

  • Parish / School Updates
    • St. Clare (Don Mey)
      • Knights helped with Confirmation
      • Sacramental prep starting
      • Ministry Fair Membership Opportunity
      • Attendance is up at St. Clare's now beats 2019
    • St. John Fisher (Mike Devlin)
      • Saturday 28th Parish Picnic, so no Wine and Cheese for September
      • Posted on St. John Fisher Website

8:00 pm - KofC Business

  • Fall PB dates at SC confirmed, Oct. 6th & Nov. 3rd. Fall PB dates at SJF confirmed, Oct. 13th & Nov. 17th. (Volunteer Opportunities)
    • Fr. Jim to display and sell paintings and other art work (details to follow) at SC Pancake Breakfasts, Oct. 6th and Nov. 3rd. (Music room area staffed by Fr. Jim volunteers).
    • Fr. Jim's Artwork can be donated to Multnomah Safe Rest Tiny homes village
  • Coats for kids purchsed, 2 boxes have arrived. Gene/Don to deliver to The Francis Center. ASAP
  • Monthly Wine & Cheese funding @ SJF - no more discussion, Treasurer will use debit card as a buffer for maximum of $50, when it happens.

8:05 pm - KofC New Business

  • St. Clare Ministry Weekend September 28th/29th- Knights Table - following all masses, 5:00 PM Sat., 8:30 AM & 10:45 AM Sunday. ( Minimum 2 representatives for each Mass)
  • CUF for Jonathan Jungwirth, suggest @ St. Thomas More following their Saturday 5:00 PM Mass, date TBD, target date Sept 21st.
    • Roundtable St. Thomas More - Knight Candidate - Johnathan Jungwirth
    • St. Thomas More Sunday Coffee & Donuts (Knights serve) between 8:00 and 10:00 AM Masses, dates TBD.
  • “Prayer Time” Collection of Catholic Prayers (KofC). What quantity to purchase? Approximate cost $1.00 each dependent on quantity. Distribute at KofC events and/or Church.
8:10 For the Good of the Order Psalm 39

8:28 pm - Closing Prayers

  •  Intentions for the Sick and/or in Distress – Hail Mary
    • Shannon Seeber
    • Daniel's Sister's family in Israel especially nice Lilac who is being raised essentially atheist
    • Prayer for Daniel's Advisor Dr. Corbin at Portland State
    • Cathy Andres's Sisters Terri and Maxine
    • Edwin and Marie Blanco family who lost grandmother at age 104
  • God Bless the work of the council and its members and grant eternal peace to the souls of the departed members. 
  • Prayer for the Canonization of Father Michael J. McGivney.

8:30 pm - Adjournment

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