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Officers Meeting
July 2025 Officer’s meeting
Start @ 6:03pm
Prayer
Pledge
Merger with St. Thomas council. We would have to meld 2 councils as opposed to them just joining us. Both councils will have to submit a proposal, then be put together into
something both councils will agree on. Another way is to let them draw their council down, and they will choose what council to go to. We need to really consider the merit of both. The officers seem to want to not merge, but invite people to join our council after theirs is dissolved. We will draft a letter to inform the council.
Corpus Christi and Father Kyle’s party went well
July 16 is our diocesan meeting, Joe and Mike will attend. Our business meeting is being moved to the 23rd of July.
Marty is still our program director, but needs a committee to help him name KOTM, and FOM.
Council Picnic August 9th, starting at 11am. It will be at the pavilion at St. Thomas. Bring a dish to pass. Bring own drinks.
Financial Report: We are in good standing, we owe $219.75 for per cap.
We are awaiting signatures from trustees for the semi annual audit.
We have a possible transfer from Notre Dame .
Prayer/ good of the order
Close @ 5:58
Business meeting
June 2025 Business Meeting
Call to order: 7:01 pm
Opening prayer
Pledge of allegiance
Minutes: approved as read
Grand Knights report:
Dignitaries: Joe Tackx District deputy
Rev. Michael Caughey Solemn High mass was held June 2nd. It was a wonderful event with over 300 people in attendance. A reception was held after the mass and he was very grateful. Please sign the thank you card for the honor guards participation.
State convention: Mike Lewis and Wayne Lapointe said it went well. Wayne was upgraded to the Grand hotel. Mike Lewis suggested we increase our delegates stipend due to an increase in expenses.
Rudy and Klem’s meeting: Mike Lewis has been attending and suggest more members join him. How can we attract them to our council?
New Website = council-13579.com
We need to finish our form SP7 ASAP! Our Star award depends on it.
The annual GR diocesan priest appreciation dinner was held in the presence of honored clergy at St. Vincent DePaul Hall. Maybe consider finding a site in our area for a future event.
Upcoming Events:
Friday June 20th @ 10am: Set up for Corpus Christi March at St. Mary’s.
Sunday June 22nd @ 3pm: Corpus Christi March. Park at St. Mary’s, and there will be a bus to St. Michaels at 2:30. Procession begins at 3:20pm. Mass is at 5pm. Clean up will begin around 7:30 pm.
Sunday June 29th is Father Kyle’s party. It is immediately following the 5pm mass. Help will be needed after the party moving tables , chairs, and other equipment.
July 16th is our diocesan meeting. Mike Lewis will represent the council.
Saturday August 9th is our picnic at St. Thomas. We will provide the meat, bring a dish to pass. We will eat around 12pm. Roger will invite the 4th degree.
FS Report: We are in good standing. We paid our take ten, insurance, etc… Deposit of $191 from donations and dues.
Treasurer report: none
Membership: Congrats to our new members.
Other reports : Faith- the living rosary. We finished up for the year in May and are looking forward to next year!
DD Report:
Need our SP7 immediately.
Tri-district meeting will be held July 24th 7pm at St. Michaels in Marne. Dinner will be at 6:30pm.
The DD will be at the Summer leadership Friday July 27th.
The new fraternal year is coming up, lets have a strong start.
Unfinished business:
We need to find a place for the diocese’s “spirits”.
New business:
Slate of officers;
GK = Marty Stevens
DGK = Mike Lewis sr.
Chancellor = Larry Page
Recorder = Mike Lewis jr.
Treasurer = Steve Muir
Advocate = Garret Kelenske
Warden = Jason Andree
Inside guard = Chris Kelenske
Outside guard = Tim May
1st year trustee = Roger Warner
2nd year trustee = Tony Beagren
3rd year trustee= Wayne Lapointe
Lecturer = John Warber
The slate of officers was elected by unanimous vote.
GK Fraternal year review:
We had a great year! A lot of changes coming at us fast. We fell a little bit behind on paper work(SP7). Next year we will get a jump on the forms!
Closing prayer
Close @ 8:09pm
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