Knights of Columbus
St. Ambrose Council 12576
Date – June 5, 2024.
Grand Knight Steve Deporter called the meeting to order at 6:30.
The meeting started with a prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Previous meeting minutes (Boyd) –approved by Jerry and Larry.
Treasurers’ report (Pete) – $19,978.42 – approved by Preston and Dan
Financial Secretary’s report (Brent) – 90 members – no debts – approved by Steve and Larry.
Meeting discussion items –
- Motion to carry over the existing slate of officers by Larry, 2nd by Preston.
- Larry will oversee donuts and coffee at Ambrose in June.
- MDA donation tabled.
- St. Ambrose K of C started 25 years ago in 1999. Larry is working on a 25-year anniversary party for November.
- Several thank you cards from Moms for roses passed out at Masses.
- Thank you card from Women’s Choice Center.
- Greg thanked the Knights for their donation to the Steubenville Program. They have raised enough money to go.
- Golf outing update – Larry reported they have 35 teams. Will need people to help clean up.
- Dan is working on choices for marketing signs and has some prices.
- The Knights have kits with rosaries for new members or new degree awardees. Any new ideas on how to recruit new members would be welcomed.
- Tootsie roll fund raiser in September.
- Need a group of people interested in being on the planning committee for another National Guard Breakfast at the Armory.
- Will need people for the planning committee for the next beef raffle.
- Dr. Phillis mentioned on Flag Day on June 15 there will be a ceremony to retire old, damaged flags.
- Dan pointed out the Knights are one of the largest charitable organizations in the US.
- Rick C. suggested checking the Knights’ website. He also mentioned a 4th-degree induction in Galesburg on June 30.
- Father Gary asked for volunteers to paint the Parish Center.
- On Oct. 24, there will be a Priest Appreciation night at the Believers Together Center.
- Next summer there will be a Knight’s Jamboree.
- Our next K of C meeting will be on Wednesday, July 10 at Luli’s Restaurant in Milan at 6:00. It will be a brief meeting. Spouses are welcome.
Motion to adjourn the meeting by Larry and Dan.
Closing prayer.
Recorder – Boyd Harrison