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Council 7525 Meeting Minutes
Mar. 11, 2021
1. Call to Order: 7 PM by GK Mike Bullock (17 Brother Knights were in attendance) 2. Opening Prayer: Our Lord’s Prayer led by GK Mike Bullock
3. Pledge of Allegiance (USA) or Patriotic Display of Loyalty: Pledge recited by all members.
4. Approve Minutes of Prior Meeting: Approved by all members present. 5. Chaplain's Message: Not in attendance
6. Grand Knight's Report
• Vermont K of C Membership Video has been completed. The YouTube link to There is a Place for You was provided to all members via the monthly newsletter. All those that viewed the video were impressed with its quality and message. Share it in your emails and send to prospects.
https://youtu.be/rk5YVuc2dhE
• The council now has control of the website. A website committee consisting has been formed to define the purpose and content of the site. Website committee members are Ray Michaud, Tom Gravelin (Chair), Mike Bullock, Tom Buzzell and Rick Gravelin. Once created, the plan will be presented to the council for review and comment. Bro. Tom Gravelin will begin the process by preparing a budget for sustaining and updating the website.
• Automatic payment to the USPO has been implemented for the council PO Box. Payment will be made via the council's debit/credit card.
• GK strongly suggests that all 1st and 2nd degree members attain their 3rd degree by visiting the Supreme website. Go to https://kofc.org/ceremonials (Click on “Online Exemplification”, click on “English Invitation”)
• The Msgr. Thomas Ball Golf Tournament is set for May 15 at the West Bolton Country club. To date, 12 teams have been fielded. Please Contact Bro. Brad Chenette (238-1257) if you would like to participate.
• The state convention will be held virtually (Zoom meeting) on May 1st. Delegates and Alternates will be elected as part of New Business.
• GK asked that the gift packages for winners of Knight/Family of the Month be ordered so members can be recognized/thanked. FS stated he would be placing the order.
• If you have occasion to use the K of C Logo, Supreme insists that you use the
official, copyrighted version that can be found on their website.
https://www.kofc.org/en/brand-assets/index.html
7. Financial Report
Checking Acct.
Debit Expenses: $1,491.45 (Golf Tour. Fee, Liability Ins., 4th degree transfer, Coats for Kids)
Credits: $1,230.00 (dues)
Ending Balance: $33,449.88
Investment Account Balance: $474,641.93
8. Membership Report
• Council has received notification of two new members (Kevin Limoge (from St. Mark's Parish) and Mike Gervia) interested in joining 7525. Officers need to vote to accept new members. Membership committee to follow-up. Kevin is a friend of Brother David Bullock and Mike is the son-in-law of Brother Howard Kalter.
9. Other Reports
SuperBingo Committee
▪ Met with Double Tree Convention Center and set a date of April 24, 2022 for the next Camp TKT super bingo.
▪ Ten local artisans have shown interest in providing items for the silent auction. ▪ Donations from businesses are doing well. Several gift certificates/coupons have already arrived through the council PO Box.
▪ Post cards will be going out soon.
▪ Irene and Lois have been doing a lot of work on this event.
▪ GK asked if a letter to each DD would go out requesting donations for theme packages (fishing, hunting, camping). Bro. Tom stated he would need contact info for each of the DD's. GK will provide the name and addresses.
▪ District Deputy Report: No Report
• Fourth Degree: No report
• Insurance Agent: No Report
Scholarships
• Bro. Tom Buzzell reiterated that the council has 3 scholarships available to a son/daughter of a brother knight in good standing order. The Archie Myers Memorial Scholarship Fund is available to the applicant who has
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matriculated to an accredited college/university. If no son/daughter applies, then a grandchild will be considered. The one-time scholarship amount is $1,500.00 to be split between the winning entrants. A notice to all local schools of this scholarship will be sent shortly. Brother Tom is also open to any other brother knight joining the scholarship committee. (GK mentioned that the State Council also has five one thousand dollar scholarships
available, but the application was due on March 10th)
State Deputy Report
• Attended as a member only but reminded the council that Program Reports must be submitted and that delegates to the State Convention must be in by March 15th.
10.Unfinished Business (motions carried over from previous meetings)
▪ A committee to review/update the council by-laws has been established and will recommend revisions in the coming months.
▪ Four Keep Christ in Christmas posters have been ordered. Bro. Jay Benson will mount the posters once received.
11.New Business (new motions)
◦ Unanimous election of delegates to the state convention are as follows. ▪ Delegates: DGK Dave Martin, PGK Tom Gravelin
▪ Alternates: PGK Ray Michaud, PGK/FS Charlie Brown
◦ GK stated that Fr. Naples has granted permission for us to meet in the SJV Basement again beginning in April. The officers voted at their March meeting to meet in person on April 8th at 6:30 PM. Discussion about having an in-person business meeting ensued. Given the low number of members meeting remotely, a decision was made to also meet in person for that meeting (April 15th at 7 PM). It was also suggested that the council order pizzas for the next officer and business meetings beginning an hour before each begins. The council will continue to observe current COVID protocols. GK to explore keeping Zoom as an option for out-of-state members, or members who cannot attend in person.
12.Good of the Order
• Family of the Month: No selection
• Knight of the Month: Bros. Charlie Brown and Rick Gravelin
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13.Lecturer’s Reflection (optional)
◦ Bro. Bernie Prendergast offered a reflection on St. Patrick (shamrock represents the Holy Trinity) and concluded with a moving a cappella rendition of “Count Your Blessings”.
14. Grand Knight’s Summary
◦ Reminder to send in reports on Programs and RTL activities to Ted Barrett.
◦ Please keep your Brother Knights in your prayers who are isolated by COVID-19. Reach out to assist where needed. If you need something, call one of us, or call the office (802) 497-0152.
◦ Continue to observe COVID protocols wherever you go.
◦ Get a vaccine as soon as possible.
15 Closing Prayer (including intentions for sick or distressed members): Joe Myers and Family, Jeffrey Claude Danis and the family of his Uncle Al and Aunt Joan who is near death, Tom Westropp, Andrew Bolognani, PSD/PGK Don Sutton, Ray & Bev Newman, Ray Miller, Stuart Fath, Dan Smith, David Bullock, Fr. Hamilton, Deacon Joe Lane, Tom Gravelin, repose of the soul of Yvonne Cross (wife of Bro. Armand Cross), Ben & Yvonne Gravelin, Harold Ponto, Wally Rooney, PGK Bob Audette, Bob Wilkens, Gerry Malavenda, repose of the soul of 4th Degree Knight Robert Gendron, all clergy and religious, victims and families of COVID-19, First Responders, a prayer for new Members to join the Order.
Closing Prayer for the Canonization of Blessed Michael McGivney offered by GK Mike Bullock.
16.Adjournment: Declared by GK at 8:06 PM.
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