Knights of Columbus
Holy Spirit Council Number 11922, Annandale, Virginia
Council Meeting Minutes,1 April, 2014 (abbreviated Meeting)
Grand Knight Jim Martin called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m., with 16 members in attendance.
An opening prayer was offered by the Grand Knight, and the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of
the United States of America was recited. The Opening Ode was waived.
The roll call of officers was called and noted as follows:
Fr. O’Donohue
Chaplain
E Advocate
Thomas Johnson
A
P Inside Guard
Pat McArdle
A
Deputy Grand Knight Mickey Jones
E Inside Guard
Joseph Jewell
A
Chancellor
Ron Poussard
P Outside Guard
David Knudson
A
Warden
Sanjay Shah
P Outside Guard
Mike Mullen
Recorder
J. Makowka (acting)
P Trustee Year 1
Chuck Zelnis
A
Treasurer
Neal Miller
P Trustee Year 2
Denny d’Alelio
P
Financial Secretary
Tom Kennedy
P Trustee Year 3
Tom Beber
A
Lecturer
Jerry Makowka
P Squires
Grand Knight
James Martin
Also in attendance was None
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.
Chaplain’s Message None
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Aldo Domenichini
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Report of Membership Committee - Mickey Jones
None
Grand Knight’s Report – Jim Martin
- Short meeting due to Father Carol talk on the Passion of Christ in Church
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We are in the middle of the forty days of life
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Divine Mercy Sunday – canonization of John Paul II - A lot going on that weekend.
Treasurer’s Report--Neal Miller
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See separate file – Fin and Treas Rpt 04012014
Bills and Communications
None
Financial Secretary’s Report--Tom Kennedy
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See attachment for Report
Brother Tom reported that Brother Don Lemming passed away – 1 less member
Brother Tom repoted that he Mesn’s club wanting to do Breakfast one Sunday after
Easter -- No Conflict with the Knights schedule.
Chancellor’s Report—Ron Poussard
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Attachment 1
a. CHURCH COMMITTEE: Br. Rick Park – No Report
b. CHARITY COMMITTEE: Br. Tom Beber – No Report
c. FAMILY COMMITTEE: Br. Ron Poussard – No Report
d. COUNCIL COMMITTEE: Br. Denny D’Alelio.
The Nominating Committee has put for a set of candidates that for KofC 11922 for the Fraternal
Year 2014. – See Attachment 2
e. YOUTH COMMITTEE: Br. Mike Poumade – No Report
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COMMUNITY COMMITTEE: Br. Denny d’Alelio – No Report
g. PROJECT 911: Br. Steve Poppe - No Report
h. COLUMBIAN SQUIRES: Br. Aldo Domenichini
Squires Report – 4 boys leaving Squires; will become Knights
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Investiture scheduled for 6 April at 2:00 PM will add 4 boys bringing the number of Squires to
29.
i. PRO-LIFE COMMITTEE: Br. Dick Cecka
- May 17th for the next blood drive – recruiting at church on 3-4 May
j. TRUSTEES: PGK Denny d’Alelio - No Report
k. FOURTH DEGREE: Mike Poumade – No Report
Unfinished Business
Membership Drive proposed for 10-11 May – Mother’s Day weekend; Aldo suggest that we do
in conjunction with the Church donut sale Sunday.
New Business
Brother d’Alelio wants a $100 dollars from the Grand Knight’s fund to build signs for traveling
road show to promote recruiting; expects 2 3’ x 4’ signs professionally done to put up with tables at church events.
Budget input for next fraternal year due to the Chancellor
Insurance Agent’s Report
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No report.
Chaplain’s Summation
Good of the Order
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Brother Jerry Makowka led in Prayer for all on the Council Prayer list.
Adjournment
The singing of the Closing Ode was waived.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m. by the Grand Knight
Recorded by
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Jerome Makowka
Acting Recorder
Attachment 1
Knights of Columbus
Holy Spirit Council Number 11922, Annandale, Virginia
Chancellor Report, April 1, 2014
Membership Committee – WDGK Mickey Jones
Council Committee – Br. Denny D’Alelio
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Project Manger: Envelope distribution scheduled for all Mother’s Day Mass- every family should go
home with an envelope…this requires 8 volunteers after each Mass…please mark your calendar.
Community Committee –Br. Dick Cecka
- Holy Spirit and Council Food Ministry (Br. Vince Cannava). Exceeded previous month collections,
providing critical pantry assistance to over 100 families locally and those in need across the Diocese.
Again, “Thank You” to all Brother Knights for your solid support.
o Food collected estimated at 950 lbs. for last Sunday of the month non-perishable food collection to the Poor Sisters of St. Joseph. Expanding the number of volunteers to help with
this ministry. Parishioners Joseph and Robert Beaubien
shown with Sr. Jenny (new from Argentina) and the Whearty family
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(shown here with Mother Maria), transported the food.
Joseph and Robert stayed behind to sort the food and stock the pantry shelves. Alternating
volunteers for this ministry are the Shanahan family, Jacqueline Hiatt and WGK Jim Martin is
ever-ready and present as well. Service hour volunteers are welcome if accompanied by one
parent.
Holy Spirit Council and Parishioners on 22 March (4th Saturday of each month) packed 3,000 pounds
of food for CHOW at Christ House, 9 to 1030 AM. Not enough space in pantry basement to pack
more due to Fire Marshall inspection. Thanks to Brothers Bruce Kind, and Matt Tang with Patty Tang,
and Parishioners Lois and Steve Grubb.
Will present Council 11922 “Food For Families” reimbursement forms to WGK Martin for signature at
next opportunity so they can be sent to Supreme ASAP.
Will be preparing a report for Brother Steve Kehoe, State General Programs Director, for Council participation in the Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington (CCDA) 2013 Fall Harvest food drive (Sep
through Dec) no later than 30 April 2014.
Supporting CCDA Food program expansion project with logistics and project management experience.
More will follow later.
Coordinating possible Pantry renovation for Poor Sisters with Br. Poppe.
Blood Drive (Brother Dick Cecka): Next blood drive on Saturday May 17. Recruiting after each Mass on the
weekend of May 3/4.
Project 911 – Br. Steve Poppe
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Volunteers Repairing Homes:
1) "Karne's" wheelchair ramp in Springfield: although the recent wet weather
slowed our work, we made significant progress this past weekend. The vertical platform lift and aluminum
ramps are in place. Special thanks to Brothers Mike Poumade and Ron Poussard for their help! As soon as
the
weather clears, we will modify 36" of deck railing to make a gate for the lift, finish installing the aluminum
handrails and make a gate for the fence. I am still seeking an electrician who can relocate an existing GFCI
receptacle to closer proximity of the new lift.
2) "Jeff's" house in Reston: we received a referral from Fairfax County for a man with a mobility disability
who needs minor home repairs to the exterior. As soon as the weather clears, we will conduct a site survey.
3) "Judy's" house in Luray: we received a referral from Catholic Charities for a woman who needs roof repairs. Regret we will decline this project because of the distance.
4) "Sunny's" house in Woodbridge: we received a referral from "Inova Care Connection for Children" to
modify a bathroom to make it accessible for a disabled child. We have a site survey planned 11 April.
Family Committee – Br. Ron Poussard
Youth Committee – Br. Mike Poumade –
Church Committee – Br. Rick Park
- Altar Server recognition is scheduled for May 4, 2014. Additional details will be provided. (Br. Mike
Poumade)
- The council presented gifts at six (6) baptisms during March.
Pro-Life Committee – Br. Dick Cecka
- Rosary for the Day of the Unborn Child was attended by about 50 people on the vigil of the Annunciation, March 24.
Fourth Degree – SK Mike Poumade
- Still taking applications for membership to become the 100th member of the Assembly!- Next Meeting is next Tuesday. Exemplification in Roanoke on April 26, contact Poumade or any SK.
Other SK can attend for a nice weekend away.
Columbian Squires – Br. Aldo Domenichini
- HOLY Spirit Squire Circle 5482 will have its first Investiture for this calendar year. If you know of any
young catholic men-age 10-17 who would be interested in the squires, please let John Asiello, Thomas Beber PGK , or Aldo Domenichini Jr
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Attachment 2
2014 Council 11922 Officer Nomination Committee consisting of PGK Thomas Beber, PGK
Michael Pufnock, and PGK Denny d’Alelio convened on 03/27/2014. The following slate is
proposed for election:
Grand Knight: Michael E. Jones
Deputy Grand Knight: Ronald A. Poussard
Chancellor: Joseph D. Jewell
Recorder: Jerome J. Makowka
Treasurer: Edwin N. Miller
Advocate: Thomas J. Johnson
Warden: Patrick F. McArdle
Inside Guard: Jeffrey A. Cleveland
Inside Guard: Douglas P. Neville
Outside Guard: David A. White
One Year Trustee: PGK Denny F. d’Alelio
Two Year Trustee: PGK Michael J. Pufnock
Three Year Trustee: PGK James M. Martin
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