Knights of Columbus

Sacred Heart Council 6228

P. O. Box 723
Wautoma, Wisconsin 54982

Minutes of Council Meeting dated October 26, 2023

1. The meeting was called to order at 5:59 PM by Grand Knight, Keith Kasubaski.

2. Grand Knight, Keith Kasubaski, led the Council in the opening prayer.

3. Everyone joined in the Pledge of Allegiance.

4. The September 2023 Minutes were approved.

5. There were 9 members and one guest in attendance. The guest was Mike Davis
from The Salvation Army.

6. Officer’s Attendance:

Grand Knight Keith Kasubaski Present

Deputy Grand Knight Chuck Austin Absent
Financial Secretary Marc Bickford Absent
Recorder Pat Klier Present
Treasurer Tom Larson Present
1st Trustee John Mutehart Absent
2nd Trustee Jeff Kasuboski Absent
3rd Trustee Jim Bielmeier Present
Advocate Don Maes Present
Chancellor Charlie Plach Absent
Lecturer Don Johnson Absent
Inside Guard Jim Cook Absent
Outside Guard Eddie McCardell, Sr. Absent
Warden Ken Wenninger Present
Chaplain Father Bill Evans Excused

7. The Treasurer’s report:

General Account: $6,079.19
Savings Account: $1,500.00

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8. Financial Secretary’s report:
These are the membership numbers from Supreme:
Associate Members 55 Honorary Members 2
Insurance Members 17 Honorary Life Members 18
Inactive Members 6
Total Membership 78

9. Mike Davis, of The Salvation Army, provided the date of Saturday, November 25,
for bell ringing at Pick ‘N Save and Stoneridge Piggly Wiggly. A signup sheet was
circulated. All interested in participating should contact Keith Kasubaski.

10. A Motion was made and approved to donate $500 to the Wautoma Food Pantry
towards the purchase of Thanksgiving turkeys.

11. A Motion was made and approved to donate $500 to the Community Christmas
Project.

12. Grand Knight, Keith Kasubaski, outlined the Christmas Manger setup for
St. Joseph’s and at the World War II Memorial in Wautoma. Council members will
meet at St. Joseph’s at 8:30 AM on Friday, November 24, to pick up and set up
the Manger at the World War II Memorial. The other Manger setup will be done
on a trailer for the parade being held on Saturday, November 25. Upon completion,
Council members will stop for breakfast in town. Anyone interested in participating
should contact Grand Knight, Keith Kasubaski.

13. Grand Knight, Keith Kasubaski, picked up the Coats for Kids from Corey Coonen
in Green Bay and delivered them to the Waushara County Department. Pictures
were taken and should appear in the new edition of the Waushara Argus.

14. A Motion was made and approved to donate $200 for the St. Joseph’s
Thanksgiving dinners being made available on Thanksgiving Day.

15. Grand Knight, Keith Kasubaski, shared a thank you note from the Seminarian that
the Council is sponsoring. A discussion was held about sponsoring a second
Seminarian, but no decision was reached.

16. An email will be sent soon regarding having a Council Christmas party in early
January. The purpose of the email is to see how much interest there is in having
a Council party.

17. The Fourth Degree Newsletter has just gone out announcing the annual Holiday
Party to be held at the Nauti Turtle Restaurant in Fremont, WI on Thursday,
November 9. All interested Fourth Degree members need to respond ASAP to
the Newsletter.

18. Don Maes discussed the possibility of having a Fish Fry next Lent. Please save
the date of March 15 for now.

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 19. Grand Knight, Keith Kasubaski, discussed possible dates for the next Council
meeting and all members agreed to have the next Council meeting on Thursday,
December 14, at 6:00 PM. The Council will be providing pizza at this meeting.

20. Chaplain’s report:

There was no Chaplain’s report given at this time.

21. District Deputy’s report:

There was no District Deputy’s report given at this time.

22. Field Agent’s report:

There was no Field Agent’s report given at this time.

23. Grand Knight, Keith Kasubaski, announced the names on the Good of the Order.
Keith then led everyone in an Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be to the Father
was said for all on the following list:

Holly Kallestad Charlie Plach

Dan Novak Michael Rose
Brandon Bielmeier Cheryl Karpinski
Gary Mader Gerry Ruelle
Joey Kasubaski Megan Schutz

24. Thanks to Don Maes and Tom Larson for providing the delicious sandwiches and
fixings.

25. THE NEXT COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING WILL BE THURSDAY,

DECEMBER 14, 2023 at 6:00 PM.

26. Grand Knight, Keith Kasubaski, led the Council in a closing prayer and adjourned
the meeting at 7:03 PM.

27. Lawrence London is our new Field Agent. Please contact Lawrence London to
assist you with your needs. His contact information is as follows:

Lawrence London
(920) 252-1385
Email: lawrence.london@sbcglobal.net

Respectfully submitted, Approved:

Pat Klier 11-3-2023 Keith Kasubaski 11-3-2023

Pat Klier, for Date Keith Kasubaski, GK Council #6228 Date
Marc Bickford

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