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

March 17, 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 President Ken Martinez at 7:30 pm

First timers were recognized.

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).

Expenses

CK# 862 Newsletter Kenneth Martinez 200.00
CK# 863 Mike Nishimuta Liquor Religious 176.42
CK# 864 Ray Neuman - gift for religious 750.00
CK# 865 Archbishop Flores gift 50.00
CK# 866 KC Council 4140 2049.48
CK# 867 US Postage 55.50
Total Expenses    $3281.40

Income

Feb 6 Council #2628 130.00
Feb 9 Religious Appreciation Dinner $2365.00
Total Deposits    $2495.00

The ending balance is $2681.02. The treasurer's report was approved.

We received dues from 33 councils. There are about 80 who are active. If you haven't paid your $30 dues, please send them in as soon as you can.

President's Report

Thanks to Bob Von Lehmdem for chairing last months meeting. Several of us were at the Cathedral supporting a meeting of many Cardinals, Archbishops, and Bishops from Canada, the United States, Mexico, Central and South America here for a three day conference hosted by Archbishop Flores.  Little Flower Council hosted the hospitality tonight for the conference.  Mike Nishimuta was in the choir, Ken Martinez helped at San Fernando for the liturgy. The chapter was responsible for their transportation to and from the airport. Thanks to all who helped. Rudy Escamilla read a letter of appreciation from Bishop Gregory, President of the US Catholic Council of Bishops, for our help in the transportation.

Religious Appreciation…Record crowd, awesome event.    Thanks to workers at Council 4140 for their generosity and work.

We'd like to confirm the meeting site for the next few months. We'd like to know if Council 10181, St Joan of Arc, can host the April meeting, Council 7770, St James,  the June meeting, and Council 9902 St Mary Magdalen, the July meeting. Please contact the chapter secretary, Mike Nishimuta, at 601-1373.

Correspondence (Bob Von Lehmden)

Many  card of thanks received for the Religious Appreciation Dinner.

Chapter Committees:

1.  Habitat for Humanity and Golf Tournament -   Golf tournament planning is proceeding on schedule.  We need numerous volunteers for the tournament. We need people to watch the contest holes, such as the Par 3 hole in one's.  We need six people at each of those holes.  If Councils are going to make a donation, please do so as soon as possible. We are looking for sponsors, golfers, donations for silent auction.   Our next meeting is March 22 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. The house building will start on September 17, and construction will be on weekends.

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.   

3. Religous Appreciation Dinner.  Treasurer Wayne Pipes. Council 4140 provided 631 plates, with over 70 workers helping. They provided the meal at cost and the hall rental of $2,200 was waived.  Total expenses $2975. $2089 net remaining. $2000 will be placed in the CD for the clergy appreciation reserve.

4. Retreat.  A couples retreat is scheduled for first weekend in April.  See this link.

5.  Chapter Rosary and Social.  (Brother Fred Diaz, GK 7342). The monthly rosary is held on the  3rd 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 ask your members to commit two representatives for each monthly rosary.

6. Pro-Life.   Several Councils reported their activities.

Old Business:

George Vick reported that due to lack of general interest the prospect of aEucharist Convention will be tabled.

New Business:

A farewell tribute for Archbishop Flores is planned for  May 26  at the River Center Marriott.  This is the 4th Annual Assumption Gala, chaired by Veronica Salazar of the San Antonio Express News.   The Chapter will have a table and Councils are asked to plan on buying a table for 8 and sending members to attend. Council 4140 and 11596 will also have a table.

State Convention.  Council 7265 hosting the hospitality suite for the State Convention. We need donations of cash or liquor. Councils please provide any that you can.

On April 6, 125 priests are gathering for an event at the cathedral. Fr. Garcia asked Brother Rudy Escamilla if the Knights could support the bar. We are requesting liquor, wine and sodas from the Councils.

Diocesan Deputy Report:   Eddie Garcia reported on membership, insurance and charity. Membership stands at 66%, with three months to go - keep recruiting. We are at 18% on insurance. We are at 64% on our Charity goal. Tootsie Roll drive is coming up on April 3 at twenty different sites. Freemon Sattelmaier will be running for delegate to the Supreme convention. Freemon spoke on our recruiting.  We need to focus on quality, not quantity. Grand Knights, please get your Financial Secretaries to pay their bills immediately. We have eight new councils reported as suspended because Supreme did not receive their per capita dues.

Fourth Degree: Ken Boone.  There is a new Form 3. The next exemplification is April 24, New Braunfels.  Spouses will be entertained with a trip to Groene.

State Retention: Jerry Janecka. Make sure your new members turn the Form 100 over and sign up for insurance.

Speakers:

Jim Wade: We are going to place an order for blue dress shirts for everyone in San Antonio. If you would like a shirt. $30 with name embroidered.

Rich Moken: Major Degree will be hosted by Council 9967 on May 22 at Holy Trinity. Payment is needed by May 22.  Grand Knight is Rich Moken telephone 497-1051, DGK is Jack Wilder (830) 980-8412.

Deacon Vick: Spoke on sponsorship for children's education in Israel.

Blessed Sacrament is sponsoring a BBQ Chicken Dinner this Sunday to raise money for school scholarships.

March 28, St Paul's hosting a major degree.

Host Grand Knight Nello T. Rosania was recognized and spoke to us about quality recruiting.

Host District Deputy.  DD  Dean Murphy was thanked in his absence.

Next meeting will be April 21, location to be confirmed. Please check back to the web site.

The sick and in distress were remembered.   Billy Quintanilla was operated on yesterday for a heart condition.

Closing Prayer.  

Meeting  Adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Brother Mike Nishimuta (who was doing 33 mph in the 20 mph zone).

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