COUNCIL ACTIVITIES

MINUTES FROM 11/28/07
The Grand Knight opened the meeting at 7:08. He led the council in “The Pledge of
Allegiance” and “Our Father”. All officers were present except the Chaplin, Chancellor,
1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd Year Trustees. A total of 16 council members were present. The minutes
from the last meeting were distributed and a motion by Randy Friga was made to accept
them and a second was made by John Kubicek. A unanimous vote to accept them
followed.

From the Grand Knight:

1. The Grand Knight reported there were no new memberships to the Council.

       2.  The Grand Knight thanked those who helped clean up the St. Agnes Waste Area. He
also thanked Randy Friga and Jim Tuckness for the use of their trucks to haul away
the materials. He said that Fr. Mike praised the knights for this activity. He also
thanked Ryan Neil and the knights who helped him work on street clean-up.

       3. The Grand Knight also mentioned the big turn-out of Council members at the last
Knight’s Breakfast. John B. prepared breakfast borittos for the working Knights.

       4. The Grand Knight also said he appreciated Council members help at the St. Agnes
Cathedral Centennial Trivia Bowl.

5. The Grand Knight thanked the Council Members who helped at the Bartender’s Ball.

6. The Grand Knight and Financial Secretary mentioned the Christmas Card from the
Sister’s of the Poor for the Council’s financial help in the past.

From the Chaplin:

Nothing was reported from the Chaplin.

Treasurer's and Financial Secretaries Reports:

        The Treasurer reported on the money obtained from the last council breakfast and other
income and reported the financial condition of the Council was sound. He also reported
that the new knight’s shirts were on order and they should be here by the next council
Council Meeting. The Financial Secretary reported on the finances obtained from the
Tootsie Roll Drive and Bartender’s Ball. The Secretary then motioned that we give $500
to the Republic Missouri Special Education Program. The motion was seconded by
Jim Tuckness and the vote carried the motion. Randy Friga then motioned that the
Council contribute $387 to the “Contest for Concerns”. The motion was seconded by
Erwin Mantei and after some discussion the vote on the motioned failed. The Financial
Secretary the motioned that the council contribute to the IC Church “Young Adults
Special Needs Program. The Treasurer seconded the motion and a vote carried the
motion.

Unfinished and New Business:

       1. Randy Friga suggested the Knight’s show up at the 5^th Sunday 8:30 am Mass
in December at the Cathedral wearing the council shirts and sitting together.

       2.  The District Deputy said he will bring the 400 “Roses for Life” to the Church to be
handed out by the Knights at every mass on that weekend. A sign-up sheet was then
passed around.

       3.  It was reported that Andy Love will help the Youth Committee on the Free Throw
Contest to be held sometime in January.

       4. Randy Friga commented on the great numbers of council knights who helped out
at the Bartender’s Ball. He further that it was the largest fund raising in the State.

5. Randy Friga also mentioned he was appointed as the Chair of the “Special Olympics”
to be held at MSU for the next 4 years beginning next May 28^th-30^th. He mentioned
there would be a lot of people and knights from other councils and many police who
will help. A discussion followed concerning our Council of Knights to act as a spear-
head to organize things. It was decided that he find out more on a fact finding trip
before we definitely say we will take this responsibility.
6. Tom Hall mentioned he helped out at the Fort Leonard Wood Special Olympics. He
said it was a very difficult job.

7. John Kubicek motioned that the council contribute $300 to help defray the cost of
a new refrigerator and boiler kettle to the St. Agnes Cafeteria. Randy Friga seconded
the motion and after a discussion the vote carried the motion.
8. The next knight’s breakfast will have eggs, bacon, biscuits and gravy.
9. The next Knight’s Fish Fry will be one week after Ash Wednesday (2-8-08)
10. There will be no December Council Meeting. Instead we will meet with our wives
at the Fleet Reserves on Dec. 26^th at 7:00 pm. Tom Hall will cook a ham and every

body else bring a dish (that is besides your wife).

From the Insurance Agent:

           Was present and talked about Council liability insurance. He also was quite active in
other discussions during this meeting.

From the District Deputy:

Tom Nelson mentioned various up-coming events as listed below.

Closing of Meeting:

         The Grand Knight closed the meeting and led the Council in the “Hail Mary”, and
“Glory Be”.

 Future Activities

 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.

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)

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

Nov. 28^th—Knight’s next Council Meeting at 7:00 pm in band Room