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

October 20,  2004 Council 5262 St Vincent de Paul

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

Opening Prayer: Led by Bishop Flanagan.  

Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Master Ken Boone.

Warden’s Report:  Given

Recognition of Guests and VIPs.   Ken Otte former State Deputy, attended the meeting and gave awards to those who contributed so much to reach the top.

First Time Attendees were recognized. 

Host Grand Knight Juan Martinez of Council 5262 and DGK Oscar Gutierrez was thanked and all members of the host council were thanked.

Host DD Ernest Saldivar Recognized.

Minutes.  Minutes were approved with a minor correction on the council number of last month's host council. It should have been 6833.

Chapter Chaplain Bishop Tom Flanagan - Reported on the 18th annual Knights retreat. Fifty brother knights attended. He told a story of what started three years ago at the retreat where a brother was assisted to read and how that story continues. He asked all of us to help those we do not know and do it was a smile.

President’s report - Chapter President Mike Nishimuta

We want to remember several who need our prayers.

Thank you letter from Bishop Zurek on the Chapter's work at the Texas-Mexico Bishop's Conference.

Guadalupe Home work on Sep 18 (Mike and Eddie Garcia) and last week (Henry Gonzales).

2004 football sweepstakes were due today. If any council has not mailed their paperwork back please do so right away.

Sam Szalwinski spoke about our responsibilities toward Habitat for Humanity. If we make a committment we must honor it. We have had poor showings from two districts and have had to ask Habitat to supply other people to help us build our house. This Friday and Saturday we need a good showing to catch up and finish the work.

Treasurer’s report (Louis Benavides):

The beginning balance was $1078.03

Expenses

 
Sep 15 Correction on Check 893 $  (    - .60)
Sep 15 Check 895 Dixie Printing for Chapter Directories $   125.00
SEP 24 Check 896 Charlie Carvajal Retreat $3,659.56
Sep 24 Check 898 City of San Antonio for Tootsie Roll Permit $ 200.00
   
Total Expenses $3,983.96
   
Income  
Sep 16 Council Dues 8521, 8001, 7265, 15267, 10240, 7697, 11596.  Tootsie Roll, Convention Ad $ 290.00
Sep 23 KC Retreat $1,990 Dues 12367 $60, 10940 $30 $ 2,080.00
Sep 24 KC Retreat $ 1,419.56
   
Total Income $1,419.56
   
Balance September 30, 2004 $883.63

 The chapter voted to approve the treasurer’s report.

General Agent: Richard Gaona was asked by the Supreme Council to alert us of the by-laws which prohibit any solicitation from any business at any council activities.  No commercial solicitation is allowed at a Council event, and no commercial solicitation may use the KC emblem.  Failure to follow the by-laws could end in fines or suspensions.

Correspondence -  None.

Chapter Committees:

1.  Golf Tournament - Jim Wade.  We learned last week that our McNair Custom Homes, who has supported our Golf Tournament strongly over the years, has decided not to be our Title sponsor for the May 2, 2005 Tournament. Instead, he will be throwing his support to raising funds for the School at Holy Spirit. This loss of a major sponsor is a challenge, and an opportunity. In addition to the tournament there will the Silent Auction dinner at Pat O'Brien's restaurant on the Riverwalk, May 1.

2. Habitat for Humanity - Sam Szalwinski.    November 13 will be landscaping day and the house will be blessed on the 20th of November. This ministry is one of building families. This is what we as knights do. Due to unforeseen challenges more help is needed if the house is to be completed on schedule. See the building schedule and more at http://golf.texascomputerhelp.com/house.htm

3. Religious Appreciation Dinner.  The date has been rescheduled to February 6.  This is a challenging time of year, following closely on Christmas.  We want to have invitations mailed out in the first week of January. We will need for volunteers to help obtain gifts, registration, serving food, helping at bingo, and transportation. Last year we had over 600 attend.

Old Business

Diocesan Softball Tournament October 24 at Rusty Lyons Field No. 1 and 2 at the corner of Basse and McCullough. Registration at 8:00 am.  Contact Rafael Galaviz 924-4593. All Councils welcome to come and play.

New Business

Knight of the Year and Family of the Year. The Chapter will select and recognize a Knight of the Year and a Family of the Year for their contributions to their Council, Church and Community in 2004. The awards will be presented at the December Chapter Meeting and Christmas Dinner on December 15, 2004, at Council 3345.  Entry Requirements: The Knight of the Year and the Knight in the Family of the Year must be active members of a Council in the Archdiocese of San Antonio in 2004.  One entry will be accepted for each Knight, and one for each Family, from each Council in the Archdiocese.  After a review of the documentation, the decision will be made and the winners invited to receive their awards at the December Meeting. This form is available tonight, and on the web site. Click Here.  Entries are Due to Louis Benavides, Chapter Secretary, by the end of the Chapter Meeting, Nov 17, 2004 at St Brigid Council 11596, or mailed to: Louis Benavides, 9423 Bear Creek, San Antonio, TX 78245, postmarked by Nov 17, 2004.

Diocesan Deputy Report -   Jim Wade. There were 28 tootsie rolls collection sites this year. He requested that councils get their moneys in before December 31 so the Council can get their Quick Start award.

State Directors and Committee Reports

Council Growth: Jerry Janecka.  He reminded everyone of the knights license plates that are available. A major degree will be held on the 14th of November at Council 4140.

All Council Active: Mike Urrutia.  He reported that 6 of the 15 councils that did not recruit anyone last year have now recruited a new member.

Church Liturgy: Joe Lopez. He reminded everyone to vote in the upcoming election.

Education and Training: Ken Martinez relayed that Brother Bob with Catholic Charities is requesting help from 30-40 brothers to help in moving their offices on December 4. Contact number is 271-3743. Ken reported on a new initiative that Supreme has approved. More information will be coming out in the November Columbia magazine.  The program is called "United in Charity" and it will encourage the planning of inclusion of donations to the Knights of Columbus Charity program in will planning.

Awards/Reports & Forms Chairman: Ken Boone.   No Report.

Fourth Degree. Ken Boone reported that the fourth degree will be held on April 30 in Kerrville.   He requested all DD to relay this information to their Grand Knights.

Retention - No report.

Special Olympics.  Don Smallwood reported that the Special Olympics organization is requesting knights to help in the bowling tournament which will be conducted on November 4, 5 and 6.

Guest Speakers:

Rene Rocha reported that Council 10240 is selling raffles for a turkey.  Cost is $1 or 7 for $5.

Ralph Galaviz reported that Council 4140 will have family fund raiser on Halloween from 2-6 p.m at their hall.

The Next meeting will be Nov 17, Council 11596,  St Brigid. 

The sick and in distress were remembered.

Closing Prayer was led by Bishop Tom Flanagan and the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Brother Louis Benavides, Council 7770, Chapter Secretary