Minutes of the Business Meeting of the Father Sikora Council (7992) Church of the Nativity Burke, VA July 6, 2017

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1 Minutes of the Business Meeting of the Father Sikora Council (7992) Church of the Nativity Burke, VA July 6, Call to Order. The July 6, 2017 meeting of the Father Sikora Council (7992) of the Knights of Columbus was called to order by Grand Knight Carlos Perez at 7:30 p.m. 2. Warden's Report. At the direction of the Grand Knight, the Warden affirmed that the membership status of all present had been verified. 3. Opening Prayer. The Grand Knight led the Council in an opening prayer. 4. Pledge of Allegiance. The Warden led the Council in reciting the "Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States." 5. Roll Call of Officers. At the direction of the Grand Knight, the Recorder called the roll of officers of the Council. Those present were: Grand Knight Carlos Perez; Deputy Grand Knight John Landy; Chancellor John Ostrowski; Financial Secretary Paul Gorham; Recorder Gene Del Polito; Treasurer Tom Goodwin; Advocate Dennis Scott; Warden Barry Basselgia; Inside Guard Barry Rueter; One Year Trustee Christopher Thomes, PGK; Two Year Trustee Michael Muller, PGK; Three Year Trustee Michael Litzelman, PGK, Lecturer George Getek Those excused were: Outside Guard Thomas Siepmann; Chaplain Rev. Robert Cilinski. 6. Opening Ode. The Grand Knight led the Council is singing the Opening Ode. 7. Minutes of the Previous Meeting. The following corrections were offered for the draft minutes of the June 20th meeting of the Council: a. Item 12 of the Minutes of June 20. It was noted that the last word in the "Description of Receipt" for the ninth bill presented should be changed to the word "shirts."

2 -2- b. Item 18 (New Business), the second item should be changed to reflect that the 2017/2018 Budget (Spending Plan) was presented and tabled for subsequent action at a later date. There being no other changes, the Grand Knight ruled that the minutes of the meeting of June 20 are approved as corrected. 8. Report of Admissions Committee and Reading of Applications. The Deputy Grand Knight presented an application to transfer the membership of the Reverend Minh Dang to the Father Sikora Council. Motion : That the Council approve the transfer the membership of the Reverend Minh Dang to the Father Sikora Council. (Approved unanim ously by voice vote.) 9. Report of the Grand Knight. a. The Grand Knight expressed his honor and privilege to commence his office as Grand Knight for the membership year. b. The Grand Knight reported that the Father Sikora Council may have qualified for Double Star Council recognition. c. The Grand Knight urged all members of the Council to give some thought as to how efforts can be made to encourage not only new members but also the retention of current members on the Council's rolls. He recommended that efforts be made to invite as many knights as possible to attend the twice monthly meetings. d. The Deputy Grand Knight noted that the goal set for the Council for this year was 32 new members and 11 insurance members. e. The Grand Knight expressed appreciation for all who helped make the 2017 Yard Sale a success. f. The Grand Knight noted that he had renewed all of the appointments for committee chairs and service program leads. Program Director: John Ostrowski Church Director: Michael Litzelman, PGK Vocations Chairman: John Ostrowski Community Director: Andy Muniz Culture of Life Chairman: George Getek Council Director: Murray Rupert Public Relations: Gene Del Polito Family Director: Russell Smith Youth Director: Joseph McMahon Membership Director: John Landy Recruitment Committee: John Landy, John Ostrowski, James Seymour Retention Chairman: John Landy

3 -3- Charities Chairmen: Pat Dougherty and Pat Bradshaw Coordinator: Paul Gorham Fraternal Committee Chairman: Ed Melkonian Historian: James Frank KOVAR: Mark Sawyer Newsletter Coordinator: (Vacant) Retention Committee Chairman: Carlos Perez with members Mike Litzelman, Chris Thomes, Mike Muller, Bob Corsi, and Barry Dysart Chaplain:Rev. Bob Cilinski g. The Grand Knight noted that the proposed budget for the Council's membership year would be discussed. He cautioned all present to rem ember that no one is authorized to obligate the council to support a program or activity without the express approval of the council. All proposals to amend the proposed budget will require council approval. Finally, the budget, as amended, will be presented for final council approval. 10. Report of the Treasurer. The Treasurer reported that the amount presently held in the Council checking account is $43, The savings account has a balance of $7, Total funds on hand equals $50, He noted that the Yard Sale was successful, but there still are bills that must be paid. 11. Reading of Bills and Communications. The Recorder noted that the following communications have been received: (1) a letter from the Diocese approving the appointment of Fr. Cilinski as the Council's chaplain; (2) a thank you letter from Bridget O'Malley for the scholarship she was awarded, (3) a note from Nativity School Principal Maria Kelly thanking the Council for its donations in support of scholarship, (4) a thank you note from The Women of Nativity for the Knights' work through its many ministries, (5) a thank you letter from Children's Hospital for the Council's support of the Courage Lions program, (6) a thank you letter from Our Lady of Knight for the Council's contribution, (7) an invitation from Rev. Paul Scalia to attend a program on Divine Mercy Care. Solicitation letters were received from The Word Among Us, The Lamb Center, Youth Apostles, Associates of John Bosco, Triple A Women for Choice. In addition, the Council received a letter from the County of Fairfax approved a permit for the temporary fund raiser. Requests for expense reimbursements were received from: (a) George Getek for expenses from the Yard Sale in the amount of $ , (b) Northern Virginia NAMI for a sponsorship of $250, (c) Mike Muller for End of Year Dinner expenses ($16.19), Confirmation reception expenses ($7.69), Fish Fry expenses ($18.55), copy of the minutes in the amount of $ Report of the Financial Secretary. The Financial Secretary reported that the Council's membership rolls include 477 persons with 18 inactive yielding a total of 459 active members. The receipt report from the Treasurer $33, The Yard Sale accounted for $26,756 of this amount, while Council dues was responsible for $6391 of this amount.

4 Report of the Auditor and Trustees. No report. 14. Chancellor's Report on Vocations. No report. 15. Report of the Committees. a. Church Program. Nativity will have a Bible Vacation Camp barbecue on July 28. PGK Litzelman noted that this activity will require at least 10 volunteers operating in two different shifts. Volunteers should contact Br. Litzelman for help setup, prep, grill, and clean-up. b. Council Program. Br. Getek reported that he was presenting to the Financial Secretary a check in the amount of $982.40, which, when added to other Yard Sale proceeds, amounts to a total of $23,600. The Council should anticipate a net of $23,100. He noted some additional receipts also could be added to this am ount from other related activities. c. Handy Knights. Maureen Henderson needs some help caulking her bathtub. d. Family Program. The Family Picnic is being held on July 26th. e. Community Program. (1) Br. Andy Muniz reported that there will be a blood drive on Saturday, August 5th. Volunteers will be needed to sign-up potential donors after each mass and to assist at the blood drive itself in various capacities. It was noted that volunteers especially will be needed to assist with cooking. (2) Br. William Canavan provided an update on events associated with the Northern Virginia Training Center closing. Our Council has received a request for volunteers to help support efforts to open a group home. Several council members responded to this last minute call, and the hope is that this will re-establish a relationship that has long existed between the Council and the community of those with mental disabilities. (3) Br. Muniz noted that there is a new call for volunteers to participate in the upcoming "Road Warriors" efforts to clean-up the knights' section of Old Keene Mill Road. (4) Br. Savage noted that help will be needed to assist with the San Gennaro Three-Fox Vineyards program. f. Membership Program. The Deputy Grand Knight reported that there are three First-Degree opportunities coming up at Nativity on August 16, October 17, April 17. W e will have two Second-Degree events on November 16 and May 22.

5 -5- g. Media and Communications. No report other than a volunteer is needed to assume duties as the Newsletter Coordinator. h. Culture of Life Program. Br. Getek called attention to the matter of Charlie Gard. i. Fraternal Committee. Br. Melkonian renewed his call for assistance for Br. Doheny and his wife. Br. Muller gave an update on the status of Br. Darren who was injured while assisting at the Yard Sale. 16. Unfinished Business. Br. Del Polito reported that there is one item of business that was tabled at the last meeting which needs resolution, and that concerns the m embership year budget. Motion : That the motion from last meeting to proceed with consideration and approval of the budget be rem oved from the table. (Approved unanimously by voice vote.) Br. Muller expressed concern that proposal Community 7 regarding the Three Fox Vineyard San Gennaro event fails to show any positive income above and beyond costs that could justify continued sponsorship of this event. Br. Savage, however, said that the amount shown as income failed to reflect a payment that is now due from the vineyard to the Council. Once the payment is made, he said, the program would show it runs at a profit. Motion : That the Council end its sponsorship and participation in the annual vineyard-san Gennaro program. (The motion was defeated by a majority vote.) A subsequent motion was offered to clarify the likely fiscal outcome from continuing with the vineyard event. Motion : That Community Line 7 be modified to show a projected income of $500 and an anticipated expense of $0. (The motion was defeated by a unanimous voice vote.) The motion failed in light of a discussion that there were problems associated with failing to show any expenses when such expenses will occur. The following was offered in its stead to more accurately reflect an anticipated outcome. Motion : That Community Line 7 be modified to show a projected income of $1200 and an anticipated expense of $500, and that the Council continue its participation in this community project. (The motion was approved by a majority vote.)

6 -6- Br. Muller noted that the Essay Contest noted in Youth Line 10 hasn't happened for the past several years. In all likelihood, it won't happen this year, and, thus, should be removed from the budget. Motion : That Youth Line 10 be deleted from the budget. (The motion was approved by majority vote.) Consideration of the budget as amended. 17. New Business. Motion : That the budget proposed for the m embership year be adopted as amended. (The motion was approved by a unanimous voice vote.) a. Disposition of those officers not present. Motion : was "That the Council excuse those officers not present at the meeting." (The motion was approved by a unanimous voice vote.) b. The payment of bills. Motion : That the Council approve the payment of its current bills. (Approved unanimously by voice vote.) c. Motion regarding NAMI: Motion : That the Council approve the release of budget line Community-11, $250 in support of the National Alliance for Mental Illness." (Approved unanimously by voice vote.) 18. Report of the Faithful Navigator of the Fourth Degree. Br. Canavan provided an update on activities of the Fourth Degree, including his appointment as Faithful Navigator. Br. Tom Savage was commended for his service over the past year as Faithful Navigator. Br. Canavan noted that the council was planning on conducting an event with USO in behalf of wounded warriors at Ft. Belvoir. Also planned with the support of the National Park Service is a cleaning of the Korean War Memorial. 19. Report of the Insurance Agent. Br. Harrington reviewed the history and purpose of the knights as a provider of insurance products and services to its members. He noted that several additional events will be offered to discuss options available to all knights to provide for the continued fiscal viability of their families in the face of life's uncertain events. (A schedule of upcoming seminars has been posted on the Council's web site.)

7 Good of the Order. The Grand Knight led the council in praying for the help and welfare of those family members in need of the Lord's assistance. 21. Closing Ode. The Grand Knight led the council in the singing of the closing ode. 22. Adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at 9pm.