St. Joseph, Patron of The Church #18037 
Minutes of Meeting Held on April 18, 2023
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Call to Order: Meeting Commenced approximately at 7:05pm with the Lord’s Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.
Officers in Attendance:
| Chaplain | Fr. Michael Magiera | P | 3Yr. Trustee | John Glennon | E |
| Grand Knight | Jim Holuj Jr. | P | 2Yr. Trustee | Brian Holuj | E |
| Deputy Grand Knight-Program Director | Paul Ward | P | 1Yr. Trustee | Andrew Pavlis | P |
| Chancellor-Membership Chairman | Michael Lamlech | E | Inside Guard | Jim Holuj Sr. | P |
| Lecturer-Family Chairman | Erik Jurgens | P | Outside Guard | Ralph Orozco | E |
| Financial Secretary-Pro Life Chairman | Randall Norman | P | |||
| Warden | Stanley Malnar | P | |||
| Recorder | Glenn Proud | P | |||
| Treasurer | Charles Safiran | P | P-Present; A-Absent; E-Excused | ||
| Advocate | Nick LaBanca | P | *Serving as Pro Temp Officer |
Recognition of Guests and Dignitaries: Worthy D.D. Steve Joutras, New Council Dev. Mike Enos &Field AgentBob Strahanoski.
Approval of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting:Motion by Br. Paul, second by Br. Leoto approve the previous meeting minutes. All voted in favor, motion passed.
Chaplain’s Message:Fr. reminds us that a lot of times we do things we need to do, not necessary what we want to do. That’s not to say the things we need to do are all that bad or unpleasant in themselves. Frs. recent out-of-town commitments had him reflect on his responsibility as priest and as a man as well and the notion of Authentic Masculinity bounced to mind. It appears at Easter, who else could to what Christ did except the most masculine manly man in the Universe and this is something we can take to heart and imitate. Because we are men, we must do what men do, which is completely foreign to what goes on out “there,” where people have no idea of reality anymore. People can be whatever they want to be, which is the most ridiculous and asinine thing. It’s one of the opportunities we must take stock of ourselves and to ask ourselves do we really do all the things we as men are supposed to do? Do we do the things as Catholic men are supposed to do? Do we really do the things as husbands and fathers are supposed to do? This is what he wanted to remind us of all, we don’t necessary get to do all the things we want to do. He asks us to think about this and reevaluate from time to time and recommit ourselves to our authentic masculinity.
Grand Knight’s Report:
Thank you for all your prayers for my quick recovery. A special thanks to Randy Norman who kept the ship afloat in my absence.
Thank you to Paul Ward who continues to work behind the scenes to supply us with wonderful food every month.
State Convention – April 21-23; I’m attending on the 22nd to save our council money.
Cardosi Award Dinner for Fr. Magiera; 5/20/23-cocktails at 5pm, drinks at 6pm. Tickets-$40
Our next Officer’s Meeting isTuesday, May2ndat 7pm in the St. Michael Room and is open to all membership (only Officers can vote).
The next Business Meetingis on Tuesday, May 16th at 7pm also in the St. Michael Room.
Financial Reports:
Treasurer: Since last meeting we received $150 ofincome from member dues, no expenses and have $1,020 of assets in the bank with zero liabilities.
Financial Secretary:
- 2023 Member Cards were distributed.
- Presently we have 32 members.
- 8 Insurance members and 24 Associate (non-insurance) members.
- 30 dues paying members and 2 Honorary Life (HL) members. The 30 dues members who are subject to paying dues breakdown, as follows, by their payment status (as of 4/18/2023):
- 22 members have fully paid their 2023 dues.
- 7 members have outstanding balances remaining for their 2023 dues.
- Our HL members should be receiving permanent membership cards from Supreme which have yet to come in.
- 2nd billing notices were sent out last Friday April 14th to members with outstanding balances on their dues.
- As of today April 18th, the most current invoices that can be retrieved for the 2023 per capita fees (for 4/1/23) still show a zero-dollar balance.
- Still uncertain what we’ll owe the Illinois State Council Knight of Columbus (IL Knights), nor when the per capita payments will be due.
- Payment of bills in a timely manner is necessary to qualify for the Columbia Award &/or Star Council this year. Worthy New Council Dev. Mike confirms that they let a new council get settled in for a year and any billing notices will come my mail. July 1st begins the new fraternal year and Worthy DD Steve confirms that payments can be made in two installments, half is due by the end of December and in January we can pay the second half.
- since the last biz meeting (3/21) – actually, earlier before the meeting I gave Treasurer Chuck Safiran a total of $250. $133 of Movie Matinee proceeds, $90 of dues payments and $27 of charitable donations.
- there are no expenses to submit.
- we passed around the GAF pouch for a 50/50 raffle earlier tonight and have taken in $29 dollars.
- The Winner of the 50/50 raffle was Worthy DD Steve and he donated $14.50 back to the GAR Fund.
Membership Report: Membership Director Mike Lamlech is excused. Br. Jim reminds us to keep inviting and talking the council up, quality not quantity.
Respect Life Program Director:
- Randy read an April 14th e-blast statement from IL State Council Life Director Ty Simmons requesting members to join a pro-life rally in Springfield at noon on Wednesday, April 26th to oppose SB 1909.
- Also, the Pro-Life Action League is charting a bus for the Wednesday April 26th rally which will be leaving from Aurora at 7:30am and returning at 5pm, more information can be found on the League’s webpage. There are many options to travel, Amtrak being one of them.
- The Pro-Life Action League is hosting the 6th Annual National Pro-Life Bridges Day in cities coast to coast. Teams of 5 pro-lifers will be stationed on highway overpasses with banners reading “Abortion Takes a Human Life” on Friday, July 21st. Is there an overpass in our area that we might be able to station ourselves at?
Remarks by Grand Knight:
- 40th Days for Life at Downers Grove on Saturday’s logged 75 volunteer hours.
- We’ll be voting on Officers in June and the new year will begin in July. A slate of officers will be presented to membership in May. If anyone is interested in becoming an Officer or a position, contact a current officer or GK.
- Current Recording Secretary Br. Glenn will have to step away for 2023-2024 but intends to resume for the 2024-2025 year and that role will be open.
Website Committee: Br. Andrew along with the Officers would like to put up for vote the website name of 18037kofc.org with 10 Years domain hosting ($106). Motion made by Br. Erick and seconded by Br. Stan. Discussion took place: It was pointed out by Br. Mike Enos that most councils have the “kofc” before the council number. Br. Julian asked if we had a process of the name development or if we discussed alternatives. Br. Andrew explained that the intention was to follow standards set by other councils in the area. The idea of breaking up the motion into votes was suggested by Br. Julian. However, it was decided to amend the motion.
Br. Erik amended the motion to the new address kofc18037.orgwith 10 Years domain hosting ($106), seconded by Br. Julian, approved without objection, motion passes.
Lecturer’s Report: Recap on the Movie Matinee, the even would have been a loss. We took in about $62 and the expenses were $220, however with donations we came ahead with $133. We had 3 families and several Knights in attendance. The recommendation was to hold the next one on June 11th, which is Corpus Christi. The film would be a late start and we’ll discuss further at the next Officers meeting.
Fourth Degree Report: Next meeting for Joliet Assembly is Monday May 1st, (Officer Election) meal at 6pm followed by 7pm meeting, location St. Joseph’s in Joliet.
Joliet Assembly will be having a fundraiser at a Slammers Game on August 4th (a fireworks night) $10 and $5 goes back to the Assembly.
District Deputy Report: District Deputy Steve Joutras
- State Convention 4/21-4/23, all Knights invited however only delegates can vote. There will be 30 resolutions that will be voted on.
- Pancake Breakfast will be held on April 23rd by Perez Council in Lockport from 8am to noonat St. Dennis Church.
- 4th Annual Healing Service Saturday May 27th at St. Jude’s in Joliet honoring the souls of our deceased Veterans, 9am Rosary followed by 10:30am Mass with a Healing Service immediately following Mass.
- Golf Outing for the Abe Lincoln Memorial Squad will be held on June 28th at Inwood Golf Course.
New Council Dev. Report: Br. Mikes Council has received Star Council 8 out of the last 9 years and sees resemblances of our council to theirs. What he sees both in our council and his is Knights having fun being Knights.
Insurance Report: Br. Bob will be at the State Convention this Saturday at 7am providing donuts from the Field Agents.
There will be two more on-line benefit seminars- Tuesday, May 23rd at 7pm, topic “Who Wants to be a Millionaire” and on Tuesday, June 27th at 7pm, topic “The Importance of Home Life in a Retirement Plan.”
Member Satisfaction Surveys are going out, so keep an eye out for those and respond when you receive it.
The Knights are offering three more group sessions of insurance information in the upcoming months – the next one will be on April 13.
Lastly and as mentioned before, the Knights of Columbus are offering annuities at 4.1% with a guarantee of 3% — this is the highest rate in a very long time. And annuities can be opened for as little as $300. It’s a great landing place for finances down the road.
Unfinished Business: St. Paul Street Evangelization, teaching Catholics how to practically share our Catholic faith in an authentic, non-confrontational, and joyful way.Basic Evangelization Training held at St. Joseph’s on Saturday, May 13th 9am – 3pm, cost is $15 and can be registered for at stpaulse.com/joliet-bet.
Set-up the evening before would be greatly appreciated, see Nick after the meeting or contact him via email.
New Business:Corpus Christi procession on June 11th, 2 men per alter and along the perimeter. We’re discussing all Knights wear matching white armbands with the Shield of St. Joseph stitched on it.
Good of the Order:Rose Jurgens, Br. Leo’s 12 Cousin Elaini, Br. Nick- James who was Knight of Columbus from St. Monica’s Parish who has lost his faith, Council- All our children and loved ones who have fallen away from the faith, Br. Andrew- Veronica & Rayden, GK- Pray for priests and especially Fr. Magiera and Carmelite Sisters of St. Joseph.
Closing Prayer, Prayer for the Canonization of Blessed Michael McGivney, and Blessing
Meeting Adjourned:7:59pm
Minutes prepared by: Br. Glenn Proud