Minutes of the KoC 7369 Council.
November 7th, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. – New Parish Hall, St. Timothy’s.
Called to order by Anthony Estrada
Time adjourned: 8:50 p.m.
Roll call of officers:
Grand Knight: Anthony Estrada – Present
Chaplain: Father Christopher Hayes – Excused
Chancellor: Vacant
Recorder: Dominic Schaad – Present
Financial Secretary: Bill Cormier – Present
Treasurer: Peter Grau – Excused
Advocate: Austin Lazo – Excused
Warden: Patrick Hill – Present
Inside Guard: Mike DePorter – Absent
Outside Guard 1: Patrick Meere – Excused
Outside Guard 2: Richard Stec – Absent
1 Year Trustee: Dennis Stone – Present
2 Year Trustee: Brian Tumulty – Present
3-Year Trustee: Mark Zuharanek – Present
Past Grand Knight: Mark Zuharanek – Present
CHAPLAIN’S REPORT: N/A
GRAND KNIGHT’S REPORT: TBA; Headed into the busy season of Thanksgiving followed by Christmas. All
called to help out with the many different activities, including Parish Craft Fair 11/18, Seniors’
Thanksgiving Dinner 11/19 after 1230 mass. All the help with Christmas Trees. Selling Christmas cards.
Good to see everyone safe and happy.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Almost in good standing. Will resolve the Operating account funds issue later.
FINANCIAL SECRETARY’S REPORT: A list of transactions since October 1st was read out.
MEMBERSHIP REPORT: 5 people are seeking to join our organization.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES:
VOCATIONS – We are getting 2 candidates for the priesthood at Holy Trinity. Recommends that people go
see the ceremony at Holy Trinity.
CHURCH – Did have Mass Saturday. Had reception with subs and Father Hayes afterwards.
COMMUNITY – Big event coming up later this month. Mark made arrangements to use the kitchen the previous
day (during the Craft Fair) to prep food. Will determine who is providing turkeys later. Need circa 30 pies,
only Apple and Pumpkin. Also serving wine. All for free.
PRO-LIFE – Baby bottles. Asked to donate to Angela Clark.
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
Motion to vote on October notes next month: Unanimously passed.
DJ Palagi induction: Brian nominated, and Dennis seconded. Unanimously passed.
Greg Robinson induction: Dennis nominated, and Bill seconded. Unanimously passed.
Joshua Collins induction: Bill nominated, and Dennis seconded. Unanimously passed.
Frank Gordon induction: Bill nominated, Dennis seconded. Unanimously passed.
Christopher Lazarus induction: Bill nominated him; Patrick Hill seconded. Unanimously passed.
Motion for $200 to be donated to Mobile Ultrasound via Angela Clark. Unanimously passed.
Motion for the sense of the Council regarding transferring funds between accounts. Brian proposed, and Bill
seconded. Unanimously passed.
Motion to nominate Mark Jaworowski as Chancellor, to be voted on at December’s meeting. Brian
proposed, and Bill seconded. Auto-passes.
DISTRICT DEPUTY’S REPORT: Other than the State Deputy seeking 50% of the quota by November 31st, nothing
much happening. Always enjoy this time of year. Looks forward to seeing us in the future. Feels like home
with close friends. Keep up the good work.
GOOD OF THE ORDER: Grand Knight giving out awards. Brother Knight is out in West Virginia. Prayer of thanksgiving for his aid. Knight of the Month Awards for July, August, September, and October were awarded.
Lector reading by Mark Searle on finding God’s will in all things and happenings.
A sister of a Knight has lung cancer. Been repeatedly deferred. Prayers requested.
Prayers for Father Schultz were requested.
Prayers for the Financial Secretary’s neck.
Closing prayer said by all.