Knights of Columbus
St. Ambrose Council 12576
Date – October 2, 2024

Greg S. (filling for Grand Knight Steve Deporter) called the meeting to order at 6:30 at St. Ambrose.

The meeting started with a prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Previous meeting minutes (Boyd) –approved by Jerry and Dick.

Treasurers’ report (Pete) – $31,808.37– approved by Boyd and Preston

Financial Secretary’s report (Brent) – everything is paid for. Larry and Preston

Meeting discussion items –

  • Dan was absent at the beginning of the meeting, so the discussion of marketing signs was tabled.
  • For the 100th Anniversary of St. Ambrose – $475 was spent on photos and $900 was spent on videos.
  • A 25-year anniversary party for St. Ambrose K of C is scheduled for November 16 at the Parish Center. Think of people to honor with awards and give ideas to Jerry by Nov.1.
  • Dick reported the Tootsie Roll drive raised $4700.
  • Beef Raffle – Sales continue until drawing.
  • New members – Kent Everingham and Bill Aubry. Tim McManus and Nate DePorter applying for membership.  Ceremony at St. Pats on Sunday, Nov. 10 at 12:00.
  • 8:00 Mass honoring past members at St. Ambrose. The Honor Guard will be there.  Please attend if possible.
  • Report from Dan about Women’s Choice Center.
  • Need volunteers for nut and candy sales fund raiser.
  • On Oct. 24, there will be a Priest / Religious Appreciation night at the Believers Together Center. Cost is $25.
  • Father Gary reported that the Bishop had a good time at the 100 year celebration. The Bishop enjoyed the good participation form the parish.
  • Rick C. – Discussed exemplifications. Mentioned web training.  Discussed ideas to get new members.
  • Motion to adjourn the meeting by Jerry and Larry.
  • Closing prayer.

***** Next K of C meeting at St. Ambrose on Nov. 6 at 6:30.

Recorder    – Boyd Harrison