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Minutes of the Archdiocese
of San Antonio Chapter, Knights of Columbus Ash Wednesday - Feb 21, 2007 - Council 6358, Schertz. Before the meeting: Deacon Vick led the chapter in a Decade of the Rosary and presented ashes. Presentation by sisters on Life Awareness: Sister Gloria Ann Fiedler and Sister Charlene Wiedlich, Sisters of Divine Providence. Sr Fiedler has been brought to the Archdiocese of San Antonio to promote the mission of vocation awareness in our youth. Our Lady of the Lake University is planning a weekend retreat, June 1-3, 2007, to invite anyone who is interested in spending a weekend of discernment. The cost is $25, and Sister invited the Knights and Councils to consider sponsorship to help cover the cost of the retreat. Perhaps a Council could sponsor one of the four meals for the entire retreat for a few hundred dollars. Contact Sr Fiedler at (210) 434-1866 or gfiedler@cdptexas.org. There is a link on the Chapter Website to the “Life Awareness.” Presentation of Family of the Year: Bishop Flanagan and Chapter President Rudy Escamilla presented the Chapter Family of the year award to Doug and Cathy Harrison of Council 7965. Congratulations! Presentation of Knight of the Year: Bishop Flanagan and Chapter President Rudy Escamilla presented the Chapter Knight of the Year to Fernando Herrera of Council 5262. Congratulations! Opening Prayer: Led by Bishop Tom Flanagan Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chapter President Rudy Escamilla at 7:30 pm Pledge of Allegiance. Led by Past Chapter President Freemon Sattelmaier Warden’s Report: Warden Roy Ball reported 66 members present. Recognition of Dignitaries and Guests All former Chapter officers, state committeeman, and state officers were recognized. First Time Attendees. Four Brother knights were attending their first chapter meeting Home District Deputy Jerry Pavliska District 36. |
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Minutes. Minutes of the January meeting were approved. Buddy Gomez questioned if a quorum existed for the January meeting, which was on the night at the end of the ice storm. The bylaws state that “One-half of the representatives shall constitute quorum at all regular meetings of the Chapter.” Since there was not a quorum, the meeting cannot be considered a formal meeting, however, it was noted that no votes were held at that meeting. Chapter Chaplain. Bishop Tom Flanagan wished to thank everyone for the religious appreciation dinner on Sunday Feb. 18th. The Knights did a superior job. Everyone had a wonderful time and enjoyed the evening. Bishop Tom also talked a little about up coming Events Golf Tournament, the Catholic Men's Conference, the Couples and Men's Retreats and Life Awareness. President’s report - Chapter President Escamilla reviewed upcoming events. The chapter is in need of a location for the July 2007 meeting. Treasurer’s report (Luis Benavides):
General Agent: Absent Correspondence - We received letters of appreciation from the Silesian Sisters and Sister Janet Abbacchi. and I also received a letter from Sisters of Divine Providence. They were thanking the Knights for picking them up and delivering them back They had a wonderful time and enjoyed there dinner. Chapter Committees: 1. Golf Tournament. Rusty League. April 16 is the date for the tournament. We need more support from the councils. It will take $50,000 to build a house at this time. We'd like to raise $5000 more so that the chapter has seed money for the next year. Auction Party. Bob Von Lehmden added that the auction/gala needs help and support, including volunteers to obtain gifts, and help that evening. We’d really like to have the spouses come out and help too, since they really are the ones who know how to run an event like this. 2. Habitat for Humanity. No Report. 3. Coordinator of Religious Activities. Wayne Pipes. Continue to Support and Pray for Pro-life efforts. 4. Religious Appreciation Dinner. Roy Ball Roy Ball made a report on the great success of the dinner. Past State Deputy and Chairman Ray Neumann presented Co-Chairman Roy Ball with a plaque for the Religious Appreciation Dinner. Ray stated he was very well pleased with how everything was planned out and he thanked all brother knights that worked hard on it. Roy also again thanked everyone for stepping up and helping out and making the dinner a huge success. Bishop Zurek stated he had never seen so many religious in San Antonio at an event like it. 5. Couples Retreat. Charlie Carvajal. Charlie Carvajal presented a slide show on the couples retreat. George Vick also talked about Couples and Men's Retreats. Men's Retreat will be Oct 26th thru 28th, 2007. 6. VA Support (Wayne Pipes). Wayne reported that the fundraiser last month was a success and raised good funds for the VA hospital. 7. Trustees. No Report Ray Neumann Thanked all Councils and Assemblies For Donation of Chalices for the new chapel at the Nix Hospital. Bill Roegelein: Need Councils to have information to be turned in by March 17th For Tootsie Roll Drive on April 14th. Diocesan Deputy Report - Jim Wade
State Directors and Committee Reports:
Fourth Degree. Mike Morrison. 4th Degree Exemplification will be Jun 23rd 2007 at Holy Family Parish in New Braunfels. Old Business. None. New Business. We need a council or two to volunteer to host our hospitality room at the State Convention in Corpus Christi May 4-6. The Council will not have to expend any funds, just provide the manpower to transport food and liquor. Luis Benavides can give you intelligence on how to get it in the hotels without getting caught! Seriously, it would be a shame for this great Archdiocese to not have a hospitality room. Even Shiner will have a hospitality room. Please contact Rudy Escamilla. Traditionally, the Council providing this service gets one free room off the hospitality room. Guest Speakers: [Guest speakers - please give your notes to the secretary, Chris Anders, at the meeting so the information can be posted. Please email mike@nishimuta.net and he will add it to the posting of the minutes online.] Mike Buecher Council 11596 spoke on their Golf Tournament honoring Father Peter McKenna, first pastor of St Brigid parish. Canyon Springs Golf Club, 11 am check in. $125 per person includes meal. Contact Mike at 767-0986 or Dave Hammeren at 681-8149. 9291 Roy Ball 6358 George Vick 9967 Ronnie Montemayor. A major degree will be held on March 10. Download the Flyer here. 3345 Buddy Gomez Jr. 7770 Louis Benavides 6856 Larry Cleary Recognized the Host DD and GK of 6358 Jerry Pavliska and Nick Ramos Thank you both. Well done guys. DD Sam Szalwinski made a motion that the Chapter donate $200 to the Life Awareness. This motion passed. DD Sam Szalwinski made a motion that the Chapter to donate the evening’s 50/50 to Donald Cook, whose daughter Arianna Cook is very ill. That motion passed. DD Larry Clary suggested that we pass the hat among the 66 members present. The total amount of the 50/50 and collection came to $640. The Next meeting will be March 21, Council 9291, St John Neumann. The sick and in distress were remembered. Closing Prayer Respectfully submitted, Brother Chris Anders P.S. I would like to take this time to thank all the Drivers for the Dinner on Sunday Feb 18th .. This was my First time for this event .. it meant a lot to me and it was very rewarding to find out it all worked out Thanks a bunch To the Following : Michael Henriquez, Russell Amsberry, Jim Bendele,, Dave Christopher, Bob Von Lehmden and Manuel Lopez Super Job To all Mention And If I left you Out Very Sorry But Thanks Again To all ... God Bless you all Chris Anders Chapter Secretary.
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