Council Meeting

Grand Knight’s Report:

• We have a transfer from 6606. Chris King, current Chancellor of his council is transferring to 4721. His application was read and accepted. Chris is a member of the Degree Team as well as the State Squires Chairman. This will be a great help to our starting a Squires Circle here.
• Lon would like to express his thanks to David Bassler, Chairman of the Pro-Life Committee. He has been working with the Ladies Auxiliary to collect a lot of things for the Madonna House. The things collected will be taken to the ladies at the Madonna House on the 19th of December.
• Pancake breakfast at St. Pius X went well. We donated the profits of the breakfast to St. Pius X Catholic School.
• The Running of the Silver Rose went well. Weather was great. Ken Neal took the first rose at Mannford, followed by Paul Dudley, Lon Unsell, Jim Williamson, Leroy Weisman, and Bill Hull all walked a mile each heading west. There were no fatalities and a Good Time was had by all.

Chaplain’s Report:

The Chaplain was not present. Hopefully we will have an email report for this month.

Financial Secretary’s Report

It is That time of year! The membership dues bills are ready! Please, we want to keep you all as members so we can continue the great work we are trying to do.

Program Director’s Report:

• Any additional contributions to the Madonna House is greatly appreciated!

Bill Hull: Blood Drive – Gratitude to all who could donate blood this time around. We did have a lot who were unable to donate. We did not have as many as previously. The following donated the gift of life:

• J.A. Arroyo
• Mike Canfield
• Bob Caruso
• Pat McAuliff
• Mike Soerries

 

• December 7th, Monday, will be the dedication of the new Catholic Charities Campus. Activities start at 1:30 pm. If you can make it during the day for a tour or visit, it would be greatly appreciated. We will be taking all the donations, cash and various articles.
• The next blood drive will be January 24th at St. Pius X.
• 4721 Anniversary Dinner on January 9th, 2010 – we will try to contact any remaining surviving members of the council (founding members). The only one still alive is Bob Hagen. He will be the guest of honor. Social will be at 6, dinner at 7 pm.
• February 8th will be the Priest’s Appreciation Dinner. The Bishop will be attending. Social at 6, dinner at 7.

District Deputy’s Report:

• Greetings from the State Deputy, David Rowe – Merry Christmas.
• Catholic Men’s Conference – Feb 20th in Norman, OK – It has grown every year. This is the 14th year.
• Jan 30-31st in Edmond, OK – State Bowling Tournament
• Tomb of the Unborn at Calvary Cemetery. The caretaker in the cemetery volunteered to refurbish the statue for a donation to Catholic Charities in his name. It is in very bad shape and this is a God send for this gentleman to do this for our shrine to the Unborn.
• All members need to be carrying a Form 100 to help our Council grow.
• The St. Catherine’s Council sponsored a Major Degree. It was well attended, 35 Candidates made their 2nd and 3rd Degree’s.

4th Degree News:

• Honor Guard for the Midnight Mass at Holy Family. Be There Time is 11:30 pm.

New Business:

• December 13th – Knights of Columbus Christmas Party at 4721. 2-5 pot luck will be at 6 pm Santa Claus will be here about 4 or 5. All family will be welcome!
• April 9th – Diocesan Youth Rally at St. Pius X. 4721 will be taking part as well as a number of local councils and Squires Circles.

Knight of the Month:

• David Bassler for his work with Madonna House

Family of the Month:

• Bob Caruso and his wife,

Pot of Gold

• $143 in the Pot of Gold went to……….

Carmen Rugeri – who was not present to win

Father McGivney Burse - $25

Good of the Order

• Gene Gerlach is in Room 4209, St. Francis – he would like visitors
• Mike Mendenhal, cancer has spread and prognosis is not good. Prayers are appreciated.
• Sir Knight Ambrose King, SK Chris King’s father, is in need of prayers during this time with holidays
• Gene and Rosemary Gerlach, Father Matthew Gerlach’s father.