Knights of Columbus St Michael Council #11445
August 10, 2026
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
Deputy Director Golden initiates the Installation of Officers by an opening prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:35 PM.
Installation of Officers.
A regular business meeting was then called to order by Grand Knight Greve following the installation at 7:51 PM followed by an opening prayer.
A motion was made to waive reading and approve the minutes of the prior meeting, which was seconded and passed by voice vote without objections.
CHAPLAIN’S REPORT:
No report.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
Grand Knight (John Greve)
Festival will be coming up before next meeting.
Put in time for the Festival!
Treasurer (Chris Axene)
- Cleared Balance thru end of July before set-asides: $19566.20
- Renewed CD in July for new 8mo term at 4% with same bank
Financial Secretary (Matt Decenzo)
Receipts: $1.05 in interest earned
Expenses:
- St Michael Church Kneelers: $500
- KofC Council Accounts (Annual Per Capita Tax): $567.25
- Columbus Diocese Chapter (Programs): $1000
- Serra Club (Luncheon): $4000
- Friends of The Josephinum (5k Race): $500
- Diocese of Columbus (Good and Growing Need): $1000
Total Bills Read: $7785.57
Set-asides:
- Fish Fry Equipment: $5452.51
- Fish Fry Distro: $4247.32
- Measure Up: $485
- Support our Seminarians: $449.50
- H4H: $140.44
- Formation & Evangelization: $750
- Cash Bonanza: $88
- Memorial Fund: $5396
Available General Funds:
- Checkbook Balance: $19726.53
- Set-asides: $17008.77
- Available: $2717.76
Motion to pay bills as read seconded, discussed, and passed.
Membership (Brett Gissel)
- New member, Nick Gess
- Need more help to grow council!
- Ask men (friends and family) to join, tell them fun things that go on!
- Keep recruiting!
- Membership: between 180 and 200 members on active roster
REPORTS OF DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN:
Program Director (Br Messina)
Not present/no report
Family Director (Sean Murray)
- Will send out survey for family activities
- Looking to replace pool party activity
Council Director (John Greve)
Looking to pencil in some social events for Brothers only
Faith Director (Mike LaMorte)
- This Friday Aug 14th is the Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Constellation
- Info in bulletin
- Solemnity of the Assumption
- Sept 19th, Holiness Conference
- Oct 24th, Columbus Catholic Young Adult Conference
- Just one hour of adoration a month!!
- Sign up as a sub for Eucharistic Adoration!
Life Director (Wayne Lovely)
- Respect Life committee has adopted a Holy Hour on Saturday at 9AM for Adoration
- Join them!
- Beginning biggest Adoration campaign
- 2/3 of the way with filling the chapel with Knights
- Need 40-50 commitments
- Goal is to return to Perpetual Adoration
- September is 40 Days for Life
- Keep your eyes out for info
- Running thru Nov 1
- October is Respect Life month
- Theme: Mary Mother of Life
- Consider a consecration to Jesus through Mary
- See Br Lovely for books on this!
Community Director (Dave Amrine)
No report/ not present
Fish Fry Committee Chairman (Chris Fricke)
No report
Report on the 4th Degree (Tony Matlak)
- 4th Degree is the patriotic arm of the brotherhood.
- They do a lot of things including installing pastors
- Funerals and visitations
- Anyone looking to join, see Br Matlak or another 4th Degree Knight!
- Exemplification soon!
Scholarship Committee Chairman (John Greve)
No report
Measure Up (Br Amrine)
No report/not present
Formation/Evangelization (Wayne Lovely)
- Pick up faith by fireside in September, towards the end when it’s cooler
- It’s a fun activity by the fire, pray the Rosary, bourbon and faith filled conversation
- If interested in hosting, email Br Lovely
Chancellor’s Report on Vocations (Dan Rako)
No report
Field Agent (Rob Slater)
- Membership suggestion, have brochures on standby for new members
- Anyone on the fence for membership/insurance, send them Br Slater’s way!
- Make sure you guys are protected!
District Deputy
No report
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
None
LECTURER’S REFLECTION:
Great reflection on the beauty of traditional Churches and what it means in the grand scheme of worship and faithfulness as Christians and Catholics and how we can use our time, talent, and treasure to reflect this.
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL:
- Br Tony Schera
- Br Peter Schera
- Repose of the Soul of Br John Fields
- Matt Harkenreeder and Family
- Br Julian Okey
- Repose of the Soul of Dominic Dinovo
- Repose of the Soul of Fr Mark Moore
- Br Greg Kooka and family
- Br Greve’s Mother and all dementia patients
ADJOURN at 8:15 pm
