Knights of Columbus
St. Ambrose Council 12576
Date – September 4, 2024
Grand Knight Steve Deporter called the meeting to order at 6:30 at St. Pats.
The meeting started with a prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Previous meeting minutes (Boyd) –approved by Jerry and Dr.
Treasurers’ report (Pete) – $31,808.37– approved by Boyd and Greg
Financial Secretary’s report (Brent) – absent 64 assoc. and 25 insured. Pete and Tom
Meeting discussion items –
- Dan was absent, so the discussion of marketing signs was tabled.
- A 25-year anniversary party for St. Ambrose K of C is scheduled for November. Think of people to honor with awards.
- Dick needs coverage for tootsie rolls. Please sign up if you can.
- Beef Raffle – beef donated by Tom Verschoor –Drawing date is Nov.53. There will be 3 prizes. The first prize will be a ¼ of a beef and a freezer. The second prize will be a ¼ of a beef. The third prize will be a wine basket. The tickets would be $10 each with plans to sell 400 tickets. The beef would be processed in November at Durant. Tickets on sale at end of masses. Motion to reimburse Tom for up to $1500 for the ½ a steer – approved by Moose and Jerry
- On Oct. 24, a Priest / Religious Appreciation night will be at the Believers Together Center. The cost is $25.
- The motion to donate $1000 to Women’s Choice Center was approved by Moose and Bob.
- Tabled discussion over a donation to Preg. Resources Center.
- Introduced new member Kent Everingham.
- Columbus Day Mass for Deceased K of C members. Bernie sends the families a letter.
- Mass for 100th Anniversary of St. Ambrose. Tom and Dick approved $900 for a video.
- Rick C. was not present.
- Motion to adjourn the meeting by Bernie and Moose.
- Closing prayer.
***** Next K of C meeting at St. Ambrose on Oct 2 at 6:30.
Please bring raffle ticket stubs and money to the Oct. 2 meeting.
Recorder – Boyd Harrison