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

June 18, 2003

Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chapter President Kenneth Martinez at 7:00 pm

Opening Prayer: Said

Pledge of Allegiance: Master Ken Boone

Warden’s Report:  Given

Guests. Former Past State Deputies and Chapter Presidents were recognized. Brother  Mario Flores,  Reggie Thorpe and several others.

Minutes. Acting Secretary Mike Nishimuta read the minutes. Minutes were approved.

Treasurer’s report (Wayne Pipes):

The beginning balance was $327.89.

Expenses

CK 827 Oblate school of Theology                   $200.00

CK 828 Freemon Sattelmair (Copies)                   $18.20

CK 829 USPS (Bulk Mail)                                    $100.00

CK 830 Doris Schneider Bulletin                         $75.00

Total Expenses                                                     $393.20

Income

Chapter Pins                                                           $75.00

Council 4140 Tootsie Roll Fees                           $25.00

Council 7016 Oblate School                               $200.00

Total Deposits                                                      $300.00

The account balance is now $234.69, and the chapter holds a CD with a term of 180 days valued at $5,935.44 maturing on 9/25/03.  The chapter voted to approve the treasurer’s report.

Cash flow is low, please submit your dues as soon as possible.

President’s report - Chapter President Ken Martinez

The Alamo Messenger is sent to all Grand Knights. Contains good information. Includes remarks from our Faithful Chaplain. President Martinez read the recap of the year.

Correspondence - Chapter VP Bob Von Lehmden

Habitat for Humanity – two letters from Bill Winscott (6/2/3)  thanking us for our donations raised from the Golf Tournament for $20,000, and for our $500 commitment to become a “Faith Partner.”

$20,000 is the down payment for the house which will be built on Sept 12. The total will be $45,000 for this year (2003-2004).

From Archbishop Flores  – The settlement with Juli Villegas Phelps was for $300,000. We have received $210,000 from Priests, Bishops, Sisters, Deacons, Organizations, Relatives, and friends in the Archdiocese. $90,000 is still needed.

Chapter Committees:

1. Habitat for Humanity - Sam Szalwinski.  Sam reported on the 2003 building schedule. Thank you to everyone who has contributed so much in building three houses over the past three years. If you have been fortunate enough to see the family at the house blessing, and know their gratitude, it will keep you involved. We are beginning our next house on Friday, Sep 12. The interfaith or (Ecumenical) build will start at the same time. I don’t expect we will participate in both. Construction is primarily on Fridays and Saturdays. I tried to get more flexibility to get us to work more Saturdays, but was not successful. We have six weeks of Fridays and Saturdays committed. DDs and GKs, please start planning now. In our Council we are inviting our families, our Parish members, anyone. It doesn’t have to be just Knights. I’ll pass out the schedules at the 26 July training conference.

2. Chapter Rosary and Social. (Brother Fred Diaz, GK 7342). The monthly rosary is held on the  3^rd Tuesday of each month.  Last night they had steak dinner social afterwards.

3. Squires -  Brother Lonnie Roberts. Those with Squires need to send in the Sexual Abuse Application, for anyone working with Squires. State convention is Jun 27-29 in Brownsville. Please send in your dues ($20), or you can’t attend the convention. 

4. Pro-Life: (Deacon Allan Fitzpatrick) No report.

5. Retreats - Wayne Pipes. Next Tuesday is the first meeting for the KC Retreat planned for Oct. 7 pm. The meeting will be in the conference room of the Red Roof Inn downtown.

6. Special Olympics. Brother Don Smallwood is recuperating from knee surgery. Last Saturday they had a send off for eight participants from San Antonio for the competition for the International Special Olympics in Dublin, Ireland. 56 are attending  from Texas, and the Texas KCs gave $55,000.  St Anthony of Padua said “Our speech is alive when our works speak.” Our work speaks volumes.

7. Hospitality Suite. President Martinez presented Brother Joe Lopez, St Paul Council 7265 with a certificate of appreciation for organizing the Hospitality Suite for the State Convention. 

Diocesan Deputy Report -  Brother Freemon Sattelmaier

• Thanks for a wonderful year – next year will be even better because we’ll have another day. Thanks to the District Deputies who served. Sam will be a new DD. We’ll also have Chuck Monroe, assistant DD.  Charity Goal is 97.65. If those of you who were at the 5 April Tootsie Roll drive submit your monies we’ll make 100%. Deadline 27 August for next Tootsie roll drive. Remember, you are not insured if you are hurt. We only have liability against claims by others.
• 33 Councils made their “Fast Start” last year. Goal for this year is 40 councils.
• 22 June New Braunfels Major Degree. Nine major degrees have been approved for next year.
• 26 July St John Newmann 9291 Organizational Meeting for area Councils’ Grand Knights and officers.
• Mid year meeting will be 10 January 2004 at Little Flower Basilica, Council 6833.

Old Business

100^th Anniversary pins available for $5 each. We have packages of 5. Recognize Brother Greg Tatum who designed the pin, and has done a lot of design work for us.

Fourth Degree: Ken Boone.

• On Sunday there will be a fallout and procession from St Mary’s to St Joseph’s. Show time is 2:30 pm for 3:00 pm Mass. Will be done by 5 pm.
• On 12-13 September the Relics of Brother Juan Diego will be at the Basilica of the Little Flower.
• 4 Oct Tootsie Roll Drive and Exemplification. Assembly 2102 is host. Location is Council 4140.  Mass location TBD. To be in 4^th degree, you must be a 3^rd degree in an active council

State Committee Reports

Membership/Retention: Jerry Janecka. Thanks for those who have recruited. As of  Jun 1, we have 237 suspensions, gain 208. Submit Forms 100s to Javier Martinez so your Councils can get the Ranger’s award. 500 points from Supreme for those getting new members. There will be a First Degree at Council 4140 on June 19 at 7 pm.  Major degree, July 28.

State Education and Training - Ken Boone. Forms 185 need to be submitted to State, Supreme and DD. If submitting by email, make a copy before you transmit.  August 1, form 365 due. DD needs to submit forms for dormant Councils.

Guest Speakers:

Juan Solis, Council 786 spoke about the availability of  insurance. Catholic Charities (Ilsa Cal-oy) has a program called “RSVP.” If you will report your volunteer hours, they will insure you and your automobile, to, from, and during the event. Have them come out to your Council and present the program.

The centennial went very well. Thanks to Council 4140 for their support. It was a wonderful meal, the State Deputy sang.  Programs are available for $5, it contains a nice history of the Knights in San Antonio.

Mike Smetanka Council 4183. We have two new circles, one in Canyon Lake, one in Bulverde.  Major degree in New Braunfels will be held 7 am St Peter and Paul Church.  8 am Mass, breakfast. Emphasized that we need to get the word to the First Degree members, because you can’t be an officer until your 3^rd degree.

New Business

Brother Bob Von Lehmden announced KC night at the Missions. Letters going out to Grand Knights. We will be the “special guest group” for the night for the Missions game versus Midland on Sunday, 27 July. 6:00 pm start time. Tickets are $5.00, bench seats in the shade.  Each Council submits one check to the ball club. Fourth Degree will do a flag ceremony.

Nomination form for Knight and Family of the Year. Please submit your candidate. July 7^th is the deadline. The form will be posted to the web site http://sagolf.org

Golf tournament April 5, 2004 first Monday.

Religious Appreciation Dinner is planned for  Feb 8, 2004.

The nominating committee of Bros Mike Urrutia, Chuck Monroe and Louis Martinez announced the nominees for the Chapter officer election:

• President:  Ken Martinez
• Vice President Bob Von Lehmden
• Treasurer: Wayne Pipes
• Secretary: Mike Nishimuta
• Nominations will be accepted from the floor.

The Election was held and the officers were voted in.  The newly-elected officers spoke briefly to the chapter.

The Next meeting will be July 16 at Council 9902, St Mary Magdalene.  1710 Clower St off West and I10.

Presentation of the Knight and Family of the Year will be made.

Host District Deputy. Antonio Rodriguez, was recognized.

Host Grand Knight Antonio Casanova , and future GK Walter Murray Jr. were recognized, and thanked the ladies for cooking.

The sick and in distress were remembered.

• SK Lennon Mitchell.
• Brother James Oliver Perry passed away.
• Brother Phil Brooks
• Brother Ed Taylor
• Brother Louis wife
• Brother Benito Alonzo surgery
• Brother Martinez’s Father
• Brother Jerry Janecka

Closing Prayer was said and the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Brother Mike Nishimuta, Council 11596, Chapter Secretary