COUNCIL ACTIVITIES

The May meeting was called to order by the Deputy Grand Knight at 7:09 pm, followed
by the “Our Father” and “Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag”. All officers were present
except the Grand Knight, Lecturer, Advocate, Inside Guard, and 3^rd Year Trustee.
A total of 13 knights were present. The minutes from the April Meeting were accepted after
a correction was made concerning the spelling of the name of the new State Deputy.
A motion was made by Jim Greer to accept the minutes. The motion was seconded and the
vote carried the motion.

From the Deputy Grand Knight:

1. It was mentioned that Phillip Neill received his first degree.

2. The D.G.K. mentioned the new Bishop wanted to transfer to our Council.

3. The D.G.K. thanked all those involved with the Sunset Stroll and John’s chili dogs.

4. The D.G.K also thanked those who participated in the knight’s breakfast and those who
attended and helped in the ordination of the 2 new priests.

5. The D.G.K. referred the Council to the works of a Texan who did a magnificent piece of
sculpturing of the Crucifixion.

6. The D. G. K. next mentioned the Special Olympics’ Events and asked for Knights’ to
help with the activities and help man the Knight’s Tent.

7. The D. G. K. found the State Convention to be interesting and mentioned the Supreme
Council praised the Council’s in MO.

8. After a small discussion, the D. G. K. led the nomination procedure for the new Council
Officers. The results of the new officers from the trustees to be considered for the next
year and to be voted on next meeting are:

Grand Knight = Tim Griese Advocate = John Compton
Deputy Grand Knight = Ryan Neill Warden = John Kubicek
Chancellor = John Smithberg Inside Guard = Alan Norris
Recorder = Erwin Mantei Outside Guard = Jim Tuckness
Financial Secretary = Mark Merz Trustee-3^rd Year = Ben Francka
Lecturer = Ben Francka Trustee-2^nd Year = John Wooldridge
Treasurer = Jim Grier Trustee-1^st Year = Keith Norton

From the Chaplin:

No report---no official Chaplin yet. However, Fr. Mike wished to mention a few items:
1. Reported on the new renovations at the 698 Hall.

2. The Parish Picnic will take place after the 5:30 pm Mass on June 18^th. He requested
that there be no alcohol at this or any other Parish Activity.

3. He congratulated the Council on the Sunset Stroll and commended us on the last
breakfast.
[i]

4. He said that our first Grand Knight, Rick Imhoff said hi to all of us.

5. He commented about the distribution of Funds obtained from the Sunset Stroll
suggested that we consider the funds to go to the St. Agnes students this time
but suggested we table this idea for now.

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.

Unfinished and New Business:

       1. Tom Hall initiated a lengthy discussion on a special fund by the Council to
contribute to the parish kids who have no dental insurance. During the discussion
Fr. Mike joined the meeting. Fr. Mike said there was already a fund set aside for
this very problem. He said to contact Sister Barbara if one wishes to know more
about the fund.

From the Insurance Agent:

           Not present

From the District Deputy:

Was not present—No report---but continues to inform the members of the Council

About important items via e-mail

Pray for Special People:

We should pray for Bishop Leibrecht’s brother who is fighting prostate cancer.

Closing of Meeting:

Fr. Mike closed the Meeting with a prayer.

Future Activities

June 8^th------First Degree at 698. Call Hall for details.

June 18^th---Fourth Degree Meeting at 7:00 pm at Council 698 Hall

June 29^th-----Knight’s Council Mass at 8:30 am

June 29^th----June-July BBQ after the 11:30 am and 5:00 pm Masses

June 25^th----St. Agnes Knight’s Meeting at 7:00 pm in the St. Agnes Band Room

June 29^th-----Fifth Sunday.

July 1^st---DUE—Report of new Council Officers Chosen ( Form 185).

July 11-13---State District Deputy Meeting in Springfield.

Past Activities

2007:

July 8th---Knights Rosary after 8:30 am Mass

July 9th----Street Cleanup--see above for details

July 15th----cookout after the 11:30 am and 5:00 pm masses. Be there to help at 8:30 am and
                   3:30 pm.

July 25th----July Knights Council meeting

July 28th----Regional District Deputies meeting at noon at Immaculate Conception parish in
                   Springfield

July 29th---Councils participation at Mass and distribute the rosary rings

August 4th---2007 Missouri State Golf Tournament

August 18th and 19th----Horseshoe Tournament

August 25th---- Golf Tournament at Deer Lake

 Sept. 5th----Grand Knight and Deputy Grand Knight Meeting at Holy Trinity

Sept. 9th----Knight's Rosary after 8:30 am mass

Sept. 16th---Knight's Breakfast 8:00am- 11:00am in St. Agnes Cathedral cafeteria
                     Then a meeting about Habitat for Humanity in building behind Bingo Hall

Sept. 21st---2nd and 3rd Degrees at Holy Trinity in Aurora---be there before 12:00 noon

Sept. 22nd--Sporting Clay Tournament---contact Randy Friga for details

Sept. 26^th—Next Council Meeting in band Room of St. Agnes Elementary

 Sept. 28th--Triva Night at Council 698

Sept. 29th--MO. Catholic Conference in St. Louis.

Sept. 29^th---10 am--Meet at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (SEAS) to load tables and
chairs to deliver at St. Agnes for Centennial Celebration

Sept. 30th---2:00 pm--Centennial Kickoff Mass at the Cathedral and ice crème
social—afternoon organ concert, ice crème social, 5:00 pm Mass and
group picture on steps of cathedral.

Oct. 12-13th-Tootsie Roll Drive at Wal-Mart in Republic---Oct. 14^th at Cathedral

Oct. 12-14^th inclusive---Vera Faith Lord at various venues in Springfield

Oct. 14^th---Knight’s Rosary at 8:30am in chapel

Oct. 19^th--- 6:30-8:30 pm Council Cookout for Boo-fest at St. Agnes

Oct. 20th----2007 "Voice for Life" Convention in Springfield.

Oct. 21^st----8-11:00 am—Knight’s Breakfast in Cafeteria

Oct. 21^st----2^nd and 3^rd degrees in Warrensburg

Oct. 21^st—11 am--1, 2^nd and 3^rd degrees in Monnet—St. Lawrence—1^st at 11am,
2^nd and 3^rd at 1 pm

Oct. 21^st ---7pm—Living Rosary at Holy Trinity

Oct. 24^th—7:00 pm---Council Meeting in Band room

Oct. 27 ---28^th---State Bowling Tournament

Knight's Dirty Dozen cleaning up St. Agnes waste area

Tom Hall looking for  more work	Mark Merz raking up a     big pile of leaves and twigs	Jim Greer and Randy     Friga stomping on the   leaves and twigs while John Smithberg is seen at the far right.	Jim Tuckness waiting for another load of branches, Mark Merz still raking and Tom Hall still looking for  more work

Nov. 7^th---7:00 pm, organization meeting at 698 for those working at the Bartender’s Ball

Nov. 10^th—8:00 am trash moving from the Cathedral’s property. And following, street pickup.

Nov. 11^th---Knight’s Rosary after 8:30 am mass

Nov. 16th---St Agnes Trivia Night and Cleanup for Council

Nov. 17^th ----4^th degree at Jeff City

Nov. 18^th—8:00-11:00 am—Knight’s Breakfast in St Agnes Cafeteria

Nov. 26^th----Bartenders Ball hosted by our Council

Nov.27^th—7 pm—1^st degree at Holy Trinity

N Dec. 1^st ----8:00 am---Christmas decoration of the Cathedral and grounds and also
the Cathedral’s Centennial Christmas Float

Dec. 16^th ---8-11 am---Knight’s Breakfast in St. Agnes Cafeteria

Dec. 26^th---7:00 pm—Council’s Christmas Party with wives at the Fleet Reserve Headquarters

Dec. 30^th ---5^th Sunday—Knights sit together at 8:30 am mass wearing their council shirts.

2008:

Jan. 5^th and 6^th ---at all masses for that weekend pass out “Roses for Life”

Jan. 12^th ----1:00 pm--Mid Year District Deputy Meeting at Council 698 Hall. Lunch at 12:00

Jan. 16^th ----4^th Degree Meeting at Council 698 Hall

Jan. 20^th---Knight’s breakfast in cafeteria—8:00—11:00am

Jan. 20^th---- Bowl-A-Thon for the Kitchen – Ozark Area Knights of Columbus – Check in time
is 12:00 noon!

Jan. 22^nd ---7:00 pm--1^st Degree at Holy Trinity—get there by 6:45 pm

Jan. 23^rd----7:00 pm Knight’s Council Meeting in St. Agnes School Band Room.

Jan. 27^th ----2^nd and 3^rd Degrees at Kansas City (Council #7064)

Jan. 29^th ---Marian Hour of Prayer—7:00 pm at Holy Trinity

Jan. 31^st ---State Knight of the Year nominations due.

Feb. 3^rd -----12:30pm---District Free Throw Contest at Holy Trinity

Feb.10^th---2^nd and 3^rd Degree at House Springs (Council #6435)

Feb. 10^th---2^nd and 3^rd degree at St. Charles (Council # 823)

Feb. 11^th---Essay and Poster Contest on Alcohol and Drug Awareness

Feb. 15^th---Semi-annual Council Report due (form 1295)

Feb. 15^th---State Scholarship Applications for College Students (return to Fr. Weber)

Feb. 17^th---8-11 am--K of C breakfast at St. Agnes Cafeteria

Feb. 17^th---2^nd and 3^rd degree at Salisbury (Council # 4679)

Feb. 17^th---2^nd and 3^rd degree at Cuba (Council # 8920)

Feb. 20^th---7:00 pm---4^th Degree Meeting at Council 698 Hall

Feb. 23^rd---K of C Regional Free Throw Contest at Springfield Catholic High---If
willing to help come at 9:00 am---shooting starts at 10:00 am.

Feb. 27^th----7:00 pm---St. Agnes K of C Council Meeting in cafeteria

Feb. 28^th ---Religious Appreciation Dinner at Holy Trinity—Social at 6:30 pm
Contact Rocky Gambon, Grand Knight (Council 9533) 417 889-4086
no later than Feb. 15^th---bring food---no charge.

Feb. 28^th----Due--Supreme per Capita.

March 7^th-------Fish Fry---4:30---6:50 pm. Get there at 3:30pm to help and cleanup
afterwards.

March 8^th-------Fourth Degree Exemplification—St Louis (Airport Marriott).

March 9^th------2^nd and 3^rd Degrees at Jeff City (Council #1054)

March 12^th---7:00 pm at St. Agnes Cathedral—Bishop John’s Mass of Thanksgiving
Choirs—The Bells of St. Agnes, Children’s Choir, Adult Choir and
Pontifical Choir.

March 15^th---Due State Family of the Month candidates

March 16^th----Breakfast at St. Agnes Cafeteria (may be cancelled because of Palm Sunday).

March 19^th---Fourth Degree Meeting---7:00 pm at Council Hall 698 (may be cancelled
because of Holy Week.

March 19^th---7:30 pm---Chrism Mass at St. Agnes Cathedral

March 26^th----7:00 pm----First Degree at Holy Trinity---candidates be there by 6:45 pm.

March 26^th----7:00 pm---Knights Council Meeting at St. Agnes Band room. SEE RED
NOTICE, BELOW.

March 30^th----5^th Sunday of month.

March 31^st---Ordination of Bishop Vann Johnston—2:30 pm at the Springfield Expo Center.
Combined Vocal Choirs of the Diocese--- Reception after across the street at
the University Plaza Convention Center. All are invited to both events.

COUNCILS should have their first reading of the new slate of officers during the monthly meeting
of MARCH

April 12^th ----Fourth Degree Exemplification at Kansas City (Marriott at Airport).

April 13^th --- 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd Degree at Kimberling City (Council # 7588). The first
degree will start at 11:00am and the major degree will start at 1:00pm.
  Please have any candidates there 30 minutes prior to start of the degree.

April 13^th ---6:30-9:30 pm--St. Agnes Parish Wine Walking Event at “The Catholic Corner”,
South Avenue and McDaniel Streets. Includes tastes of Gourmet Wines and
Foods and a wonderful Silent Auction---proceeds go Tuition Assistance for
children of St. Agnes and St. Joseph Elementary.

April 16^th ---7:00 pm—Fourth Degree Meeting at Council 698 Hall.

April 20^th ---8:00 – 11:00 am---K of C Breakfast at St. Agnes Cafeteria.

April 23^rd ---7:00 pm---Council Meeting in Band Room.

April 25-27^th ---State Convention (Election of new State Deputy and Officers).

May 16^th-----6:00 pm -12 mid night ---- First Mons. John Westheus Sunset Stroll at the
St. Agnes Elementary track.

May 18^th-----Knight’s Breakfast at St. Agnes Cafeteria---8:00—11:00 am

May 21^st ----Fourth Degree Meeting at 7:00 pm at Council 698 (ELECTION)

May 23^rd ---Ordination of Saviour Nundwe into priesthood, 7:00 pm at St. Agnes Cathedral

May 26^th---Memorial Mass at Resurrection Cemetary—9:00 am

May 28^th---St Agnes Knight’s Council meeting at 7:00 pm in St. Agnes Bandroom for
elections.

May 31^st---State Knight of the month candidate due.

June 1^st----State Family of the month candidates due

---

[i]