COUNCIL ACTIVITIES

The April, 2010 meeting was called to order by the Grand Knight at 7:01 pm, followed
by the “Our Father” and “Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag”. All officers were present
except the Chaplin, Inside Guard, Outside Guard and 2nd Year Trustee. A total of 18
knights were present. The minutes were bypassed because of failure to print minutes and
distribute them to the Council.

From the Grand Knight:

1. The Grand Knight mentioned acknowledged Charles (Dudley) Martin as a new Council
member.

2. The G.K. read a list of the new Council Officers to vote for during elections.

3. The G.K. acknowledged Randy and Chris who reported on the Knight’ State Meeting.
Randy mentioned all resolutions were passed except for internship for the priests. The
costs for both members were discussed. Chris said he met a lot of people and key
Knight figures. He also mentioned he was not happy that the internship for priest did
not pass.

4. The G. K. mentioned the Circle of Honor our Council received. And presented special
V.I.P. Club Awards to Jim Greer and Jim Tuckness.

5. The G. K. read a thank you letter from St. Mary’s for monies donated for the building
fund.

6. The G. K. read a letter from VITA (Pregnancy Care Center) asking for possible funds.
John Wooldridge motioned we give $100, a second was made, a small discussion
followed, and a vote carried the motion.

From the Chaplin:

Not present

Treasurer's and Financial Secretary’s Reports:

       The Treasurer reported on the bills and money received from activities after the last
council meeting. Also, he mentioned that financial condition of the Council was in
good condition and reported the amount of monies the Council had in the bank.
The Financial Secretary’s report indicated the Council’s financial condition was in
good shape.

Unfinished and New Business:

Various items were addressed.

1. Andy Love reported that there were 2 Essay Contest students who received honorable mention.

2. Tim Griese reported on the Sunset Stroll for Friday, May 7^th. He mentioned volunteers
were needed and there would be a special organization meeting on Monday, May 3^rd at
6 pm in the St. Agnes Band Room. It was also mentioned that the Ladies Auxiliary
have equal representation at the meeting.

3. The G. K. mentioned the upcoming Knights vs other parish members softball game,
Sunday, May 16^th at 1:00 pm at the Elementary Schools softball park.

4. The G. K. mentioned the last Knight’s Breakfast, May 16^th and would include pancakes.

5. The G.K. also mentioned we need to take the donut contributions at the breakfast to the
Church.

6. The G. K. mentioned the First Summer Knight’s BBQ, June 20^th. Randy Friga and Jim
Tuckness volunteered to do the “Meat”.

7. The G. K. led a discussion to purchase Knight’s aprons to be worn at appropriate
Council’s activities.

8. The G. K. mentioned a 4^th Degree Meeting at the Golden Coral and opening ceremonies
for the Special Olympics, May 26^th.

9. The G. K. mentioned we had Pope Benedict prayer cards to help pray for him through
these trying times.

10. It was also mentioned that we have K. of C. stickers.

11. John Smithberg reported on Bingo activities and said that Bingo continues to prosper.

From the Insurance Agent:

No report---not present

From the District Deputy:

mentioned various upcoming events shown in the Future Activities Section, below.

Pray for Special People:

We should keep John Deaver and others in our prayers

Closing of Meeting:

The G. K. closed the meeting with the “Hail Mary” and the “Glory Be”.

Future Activities

2010

May 3^rd-----6pm at the Band Room--- organizational meeting for the annual Sunset Stroll

May 7^th----6-midnight Msgr. Westhues Sunset Stroll on St. Agnes Parish Grounds for Spgf
Catholic Schools--- get there to help at 3:30 pm

Mat 9^th---Mother’s Day

May 13^th--- Feast of the Ascension

May 16^th---8-11 am-- Knights Breakfast in St. Agnes Cafeteria

May 16^th---1pm---Softball game--Knights against the parish on parish grounds

May 25^th---Seminarian Nathan Elfink’s Birthday----send him a card @Conception Seminary
College, Conception, MO 64433 or e-mail: neftink@conception.edu

May 26^th---Opening ceremonies for the Special Olympics at 7 pm at MSU.

May 26^th---7:00 pm--- Knights Monthly Meeting at St. Agnes Elementary Band Room

May 30^th---Fifth Sunday

May 31^st----Memorial Day

June 20^th---First Summer BBQ---Plans to be forth coming.

PAST ACTIVITIES

2009

Sept. 26^th------Missouri Catholic Conference Annual Meeting at Jefferson City

Oct. 3^rd--------Soccer tournament in Springfield sponsored by Lebanon Knights

Oct. 9-10^th---Tootsie Roll Drive @ Republic Wall Mart, 8:00 am -3:00pm

Oct 11^th-------Tootsie Roll Drive after all Masses @ St. Agnes Cathedral

Oct. 14^th------Council Bingo @ 698 Bingo Emporium 6:30—9:30 pm

Oct. 18^th------Knights Breakfast @ St. Agnes Elementary Cafeteria 8:00-11:00 am

Oct. 21^st --------4^th Degree Meeting @7:30 pm at Council 1877

Oct 23^rd -------Boo Fest at St. Agnes Cafeteria

Oct. 28^th-----St. Agnes K of C Meeting in Elementary School Band Room @ 7:00pm

Nov. 26^th----Thanksgiving

Nov. 29^th-----5^th Sunday---8:30 am Cathedral Mass—Council’s participation in Mass.

Dec. 7^th---Bartenders Ball for the Special Olympics at the Oasis 6:00 pm until midnight.

Dec. 8^th----Feast of The Immaculate Conception

Dec.10^th--- Bishop John’s 25^th Anniversary as a Bishop---7:00 pm Mass and reception at

St. Agnes.

Dec. 11^th---Dinner Meeting for Council with Ladies Auxiliary---7:00 pm at St. Agnes

Cafeteria. NO REGULAR SCHEDULED DEC. MEETING

Dec. 20^th---Council Breakfast----8:00 am—11:00 am in St. Agnes Cafeteria

Dec. 25^th---Christmas

Dec. 28^th---4-7 pm---Blood Drive at St. Agnes Band Room.

De. 31^st----New Years’ Eve

2010

Jan. 1^st----New Years Day—Feast of Mary, Mother of God

Jan. 3^rd---Feast of the Epiphany

Jan. 3^rd----11:30 am Mass and Pot Luck Dinner following for Fr. Rudolpho in St. Agnes
Cafeteria.

Jan. 9^th---Council Free Throw Contest at Palati Center

Jan. 17^th---Knights of Columbus 15^th Annual Bowl-A-Thon at various area Bowling Lanes.

Jan. 17^th---Knights Breakfast---8:00 am -11am—St. Agnes Elementary Cafeteria.

Jan. 20th--23^rd----March for Life in Washington D.C.—bus leaves from Catholic High School
and other local areas.

Jan. 27^th----7:00 pm---Councils Monthly Meeting at St. Agnes Elementary Band Room.

Jan. 31^st----5^th Sunday

Feb. 13^th------Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge---Table Rock, Branson

Feb. 13^th-----9 a.m.--District Free Throw Contest, Holy Trinity, Springfield.

Feb.15^th-----Due Date—Semiannual Audit Report (#1295)

Feb. 17^th----Ash Wednesday

Feb. 19^th---4:30-7 p.m.—Fish Fry at St. Agnes Cafeteria and Grounds

Feb.20^th---9 am---Regional Free Throw Contest at Springfield Catholic High School

Feb. 21^st—1^st-2^nd-3^rd Degree Exemplification in Clinton, MO.

Feb. 24^th---7 pm—Council’s Monthly Meeting in St. Agnes Elementary Band Room

Feb. 28^th ---8-11 am---Council Breakfast at St. Agnes Cafeteria and pickup Street Trash
after at 11:00 am---meet at Price Cutter Parking Lot at 11:00 am.

Mar. 6^th---4^th Degree Exemplification ---St Louis (forms available on-line @mokofc.org)

Mar. 13^th---- K.C. St. Patrick’s Day Float—starts at Commercial and Bennett Streets.

Mar. 14^th----Daylight Savings Time begins

Mar. 17^th----St. Patrick’s Day

Mar. 17^th----Seminarian David Baunach’s Birthday---send him a card @conception
Seminary College, Conception, MO. 64433 or e-mail—dbaunach@
conception.edu

Mar. 19^th---San Paulo Fish Fry on Cathedral grounds.

Mar.21^st----8-11 am---Council Breakfast at St. Agnes Cafeteria

March 21^st----noon---Free Throw Contest at Helias in Jefferson City.

Mar. 24^th------Council Meeting at 7:00 pm in St. Agnes Elementary Band Room.

Mar. 25^th---Annunciation of the Lord

Mar. 27^th----Spring Sporting Clay Shoot @ Branson at 9:00 am.

Mar. 28^th-----Palm Sunday

Mar. 29^th----Founders Day---celebrating Springfield founding in 1882.

Apr. 4^th---Easter Sunday