Minutes of the Archdiocese of San Antonio Chapter, Knights of Columbus

February 18, 2004

Opening Prayer:  Deacon George Vick  led the opening prayer.

Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chapter Vice President Robert Von Lehmden at 7:30 pm

The Warden vouched that all in attendance are members.

Minutes.  Secretary Mike Nishimuta published the minutes on the Chapter Web Site at http://kc.texascomputerhelp.com.   The minutes were accepted as printed.

Treasurer’s report (Wayne Pipes)

Chaplain Report: George Vick spoke on the lack of interest in Eucharistic Congress. Will try next month to set a meeting specifically for that. Noted that if we were to have one, Texas would be the only state to ever host one. Mexico is betting on having over 3,000 for theirs.

President's Report (Bob Von Lehmden)

There are approximately 20 Cardinals, Archbishops, and Bishops from Canada, the United States, Mexico, Central and South America here for a three day conference hosted by Archbishop Flores. Tonight is the closing liturgy. Little Flower Council is hosting the hospitality tonight for the conference.  Mike Nishimuta is in the choir, Ken Martinez is also at San Fernando for the liturgy. The chapter was responsible for their transportation to and from the airport. Thanks to all who helped.

Thanks to all who helped at Our Lady of the Lake University for the sister's prayer service and gathering in appreciation of Archbishop Flores on February 1. Over 200 sisters were present, and two Assemblies provided bar service. Thanks to the Councils who donated for the wine.

Religious Appreciation…Record crowd, awesome event.  More to come from chair, Ray Neumann next month.  Thanks to workers, Ken Otte, and especially Council 4140 for their generosity.

KC Night at the Spurs is March 20.  Over 200 have ordered tickets. They will be mailed out first week in March

Membership Blitz is coming soon - our goal is to get one more new member from every  council in state.

Chapter Committees:

1.  Habitat for Humanity and Golf Tournament -   Golf tournament planning is proceeding on schedule. Two cars from North Park Lincoln/Mercury are up for a hole in one.  Our next meeting is March 1 at Holy Spirit at 7 pm. Reggie Thorpe is our Tournament Director. See the Golf Tournament website at http://sagolf.org. The userid is “john” and the password is “paul” for the private section. 

2.  Website.  The Chapter website is available at http://kc.texascomputerhelp.com. Please review the web pages, especially the list of Councils and submit any corrections to Mike at mike@nishimuta.net.  There is also a web site for the Bishop Flanagan Golf Tournament at http://sagolf.org.

3. Clergy Appreciation Dinner.  To be reported by Ray Neumann next meeting.

4. Retreat.  A couples retreat is scheduled for first weekend in April. Charlie Carvajal announced there are openings.

5.  Chapter Rosary and Social.  (Brother Fred Diaz, GK 7342). The monthly rosary is held on the  3^rd Tuesday of each month at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church downtown, 617 South Santa Rosa, in Church Hall, and we begin at 7 pm.   Please send representatives from your Councils.

6. Pro-Life. Deacon Vick mentioned that if you participate in five events you are eligible for a nice set of wings.

Old Business:

Cardinal Medeiros Fund.  Bishop Flanagan and Bishop Popp are being honored. We request that all Councils step up and help contribute.

New Business:

A farewell tribute for Archbishop Flores is planned for  May 26 (Unsure of the date) at the River Center Marriott.  This is the 4th Annual Assumption Gala, chaired by Veronica Salazar of the San Antonio Express News.  Shirley Kraft at Assumption has all the details.  The Chapter will have a table and Councils are asked to plan on buying a table for 8 and sending members to attend.

Today’s Catholic Special Edition – We need an answer tonight on a full page ad from Chapter for $1400.  Not enough takers.  Charlie Carvajal asked for one week to get back to councils, VP Robert Von Lehmden said it was now or never. 

Diocesan Deputy Report:  DD Chair says he needs lots of assistance for this Saturday at Antonian for Diocesan Free Throw Championship.  Registration is at 8:00 a.m.  Cautioned councils if State Per Capita is not paid, their entrant will not be allowed to participate or advance.  State Competition is set for March 13, 9:00 a.m. registration.

Archdiocese is at:  40% for membership and 11% on insurance.  Time is ticking.

Feb 26, deadline to submit Tootsie Roll List.  Has to be on Excel program.  DO NOT submit your membership roster as it will be ignored by Freemon.

Feb 29, Major Degree in Seguin

Fourth Degree: Ken Boone.  Exemplification April 24, New Braunfels, thanks for turnouts at St. Lukes', Senior Valentine Dance.  Need full turnout for Gordon Carmichael, Council 4140, died Feb 17, he was a former state charities committeeman, Former Faithful Navigator, Past DD, et al, Friday Feb 19, at St. Matthews, 9:45 a.m. show time

Speakers

Jerry Janecka spoke on recruiting.

DD 32 Murphy, Jamboree, $600.00 per table.

DD Carl Bernal, Council 9967 Major Degree, May 22.

Bob Estes, New Braunfels, Sabor study needs more volunteers.

M. Urrutia, New Council Development. We want to activate 2 new councils or start one and activate one before state convention.

Host District Deputy.  DD Bob Stegge was recognized. 

Next meeting will be March 17, location to be confirmed. Please check back to the web site.

The sick and in distress were remembered.  Jack Kramer, Council 4140 need prayers for continued illness. Nestor Ortiz, Council 3345, needs prayers.

Closing Prayer.  

Meeting  Adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Brother Mike Nishimuta

(Thanks to Rudy Escamilla for taking the minutes).

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