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

June 16, 2004

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

Opening Prayer: Led by Chapter President

Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Master Ken Boone

Warden’s Report:  Given

Guests.  Were recognized. 

First Time Attendees were recognized.

Minutes.  Minutes were approved as published on the chapter web site.

Treasurer’s report (Wayne Pipes):

The beginning balance was $1410.98

The chapter holds a CD  valued at $9090.93  maturing on 6/30/o4 .  The chapter voted to approve the treasurer’s report.

The Chapter Chaplain is at a meeting of American Bishops in Denver this week. We pray for his safe travel.

President’s report - Chapter President Ken Martinez

The Chapter assisted at the recent Mass for Archbishop Flores at St Mary's University.  We were responsible for transportation for about a dozen visiting Bishops. Brothers Ken Martinez, Wayne Pipes, Mike Nishimuta, Cleveland Beverage, Ruben Rodriguez, Bill Ohler, Rudy Escalmilla, Charles Ott, Steve Wall,  Joe Lopez, and Ernest Saldivar spent much time on the weekend. Sister Charlene from the office of the Chancery telephoned Mike and thanked all the Knights who helped make the weekend a success.

Report on the Supreme Convention.  Our Chapter members will work in the store.

State Deputy Leo Hanus has chosen the them "One Family Under God" for the next year. Many of our members are in leadership positions at the State level:

• Jerry Janecka - State Council Growth Director.  (Reactivation, Retention and new Council Development)

• Ken Boone - Forms Chairman

• Joe Lopez and Josie - State Liturgy Chair Couple.

• Mike Urrutia -  All Councils Active.

• Ken Martinez  - State Education and Training Director.

• Don Small Membership Retention, Don Stevens.

San Antonio will host the State Organizational Meeting one year from now in July.

Correspondence -  None

Chapter Committees:

1.  Habitat for Humanity - Sam Szalwinski.  The Golf Tournament was successful in raising $45000 for the construction of our next house.  Thank you to everyone who has contributed so much in building three houses over the past four 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 17.  The location is just north of the Nelson Wolf baseball stadium, off Old Highway 90.  The Chapter has 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.  It is Bishop Flanagan's deep desire that every Council participate in some way, and there are many ways to help. Besides construction, there are support roles in providing food and drink for the workers and many light tasks. At the July 31 Diocesan Training Conference, Sam will have the schedule for DD's to sign up.  Letters and certificates of appreciation from Bishop Flanagan were presented to those who participated, either on the committee, or Councils who donated or participated.  

2.  Chapter Rosary and Social. (Brother Cortez, GK 7342). The monthly rosary is held on the  3^rd Tuesday of each month in the Parish Hall, followed by a potluck.

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

4.  Retreats - Paul Martinez is co-chairman for the Chapter Men's Retreat September 24-26. You do not have to be a Knight to attend. Please invite your sons, brothers, fathers, church members. Next planning meeting is Monday 7 pm Red Roof Inn on Houston Street downtown. See more information here.

5. Special Olympics.  No Report.

6. Squires. The Squires State convention will be in Jun 25-27 at St Theresa's Church in Sugarland Texas.  Delegates must be paid up members.

7. Fourth Degree. Ken Boone.

Old Business

KC Night at the Ballpark.  The game is scheduled for July 18, Sunday 6 pm.  The Missions will play the Dallas Frisco Ruffriders. $6 per ticket.  The Missions website is www.samissions.com  Contact Stu at the ball park, 675-7275 for tickets.

Supreme Convention. We have been asked to support the Supreme Convention in Dallas, as part of the host state, by contributing to the brochure. Full page ads are $250. We'd like to have a chapter ad, so if some Council's can make a small donation we'd appreciate it.  Many Councils and District Deputies stood up and made contributions on the spot.

New Business

Statewide fundraising project. Ken Martinez presented the Texas Knights 2004 Football Sweepstakes. Donations are $10. Each ticket is valid the last 10 weeks of the football season starting Oct 31, 2004 and ending an 2, 2005. Prizes, totalling $10,000 will be based on the sum of scores for four Professional teams each weekend. For each $10 ticket sold, the State Council will earn $4. Winning tickets will be posted on the internet weekly at http://www.footballsweeps.com with the password of texasfb4. Deadline to have all stubs & money turned in is Oct 20, 2004.

Nomination form for Knight and Family of the Year. Please submit your candidate's write up. July 1^st is the deadline.  

Brother Lonnie Roberts requested that copies of the minutes be available at the meeting for those who do not have access to the website. This action will be implemented.

The nominating committee announced the nominees for the Chapter officer election:

• President: Mike Nishimuta, current Chapter Secretary, Council 11596

• Vice President:  Henry Gonzales, Council 9730 and John Godoy, Council 7770

• Treasurer: Wayne Pipes, current Chapter Treasurer, Council 11596

• Secretary: Louis Benavides, Council 7770

• Nominations were accepted from the floor.

The Election was held. The only contested election was won by Henry Gonzales, Council 9730.   The newly-elected officers spoke briefly to the chapter.

Diocesan Deputy Report -  Brother Freemon Sattelmaier. Number one in state charity. Eddie Garcia thanked the previous Chapter officers for their support. Brother Sattelmaier presented the new Diocesan Deputy Jim Wade.  Jim presented the names of his assistants for the next year.

July 31 Diocesan Meeting at Council 4140, 6909 Camp Bullis Road. All GK, DGK, FS and other interested officers are requested to attend. Lunch will be prepared by Council 4140, cost $5.  

State Committee Reports

Council Growth: Jerry Janecka.  Thanks to each of the DDs and GKs who helped make Texas Number 1 for the past two years. We don't plan on letting down.

Forms Chairman: 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.

All Councils Active: Mike Urrutia announced the forming of a new Council at Assumption Seminary, and asked Rudy Escamilla to give us an update on Council 13523. 

Guest Speakers:

Ed Ghisky: Council 4183 New Braunfels. June 27 Major Degree. Sep 17-19 2004 KC State Golf Tournament.

Padua Place Retirement home for Priests was promoted as a worthy cause for GKs to consider for support.

Henry Gonzales showed Certificate of Appreciation from South Texas Veterans Welfare Systems to KCs.

The Next meeting will be July 21 at Council 9902, St Mary Magdalene.  1710 Clower St off West and I10. This will be an open meeting and installation of officers will take place.  Presentation of the Knight and Family of the Year will be made at this meeting.

Host Grand Knight Walter Murray Jr. was recognized, and thanked the ladies for cooking.

The sick and in distress were remembered.

Closing Prayer was said and the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Brother Mike Nishimuta, Council 11596, Chapter Secretary