GK Report:
Reviewed State Convention. Discussed helping an elderly person but can’t get more info, presented some goals for the coming year, and passed the list of State Charity Raffle winners.

Treasurer’s Report:
Checking $7,793.77
Scholarship. $1,521.57
Seminarian. $2,894.30
Charity. $3,141.87
Dues. $1,691.31
Trailer. $19,706.49
Square/Tootsie Roll. $696.40
CD. $5,785.19

Bills and Receipts:
Jeff moved that we pay our bills, Second by Brett. Approved.

Insurance Field Agent, Shawn Fox. 651-324-1209

Membership Director:
We brought new member Greg Michaels into the KCs this month.

Food Pantry Report:
Brett reports the Committee chair Frank is recovering well.

Family of the Month: In progress.

Unfinished Business:
1. The pancake breakfast after May 26 mass served 60-70 people; Jeff later in the meeting moved that the council pay for the food. Second by Tom. Approved.
2. Tootsie Roll Drive. Another $345.50 this past month. Donations go to Ventures and Harmon House.
3. Mrs Stensvold’s steps have the concrete done, railings pending.
4. The SFDS basketball hoops are still pending.

New Business:
1. The slate of nominated officers was presented to the council. There are no other candidates. Passed on voice vote.
2. Bill moved that we donate $150 to the pregnancy resource centers in Hayward and Rice Lake. Don suggested that we give $200. Bill amended the motion to $200. Second by Tom. Approved.
3. Spooner Health has asked if we would cater their employee picnic with our food trailer on Aug 4. Tom is taking it under advisement, with an answer in a day or two.

Upcoming event: The next meeting is July 7, 2026

Motion to adjourn by Paul, Second by Brett. Approved.
Quarters won by Greg.
Pot O Gold by Andy Medley who was not present.

GK Report: Members are encouraged to lead the Rosary at a Mass during the month of May
Deputy Grand Knight Report: Thanks to all members that help with our programs. Information on the Welcome retreat.  Recommended St. Padre Pio prayer for healing.  
Treasurer’s Report:    Checking. $
                                Scholarship. $
                                Seminarian. $
                                 Charity. $
                                 Dues. $
                                 Trailer. $
                                 Square/Tootsie Roll. $
                                 CD. $
Bills and Receipts:  Dan moved that we pay our bills, Second by Brett. Approved. 
Insurance Field Agent, Shawn Fox.  651-324-1209
Membership Director: A Catholic man that is new to the community asked about joining. We will look at an exemplification in June.  
Food Pantry Report: They are grateful for our assistance. 
Family of the Month: 
Unfinished Business: 

1. The Celebration for Education in April was a success. 
2. Road side cleanup was completed April 27th. 6 members attended. 
3. Discussion on giving rides to Mass. No program because of liability and care, but encourage individual members to do this if they know of someone that needs a ride. 

New Business:

1. Jeff agreed to help with the Pancake Breakfast on May 25. It is for celebration after the new transitional deacon’s first homily. 
2. Tootsie Roll Drive has collected about $1,200 so far for people with intellectual disabilities. 
3. There is a card to sign for Fr. Papi’s birthday.
4. Larry is attending the State Meeting for our council. Jeff moved that we support him with $250. Second by Dan. Approved. 
5. For officer elections in June we need a Deputy Grand Knight and Chancellor. Other positions are filled unless someone wants to replace someone. 
6. There is a step repair project for Mrs. Stensvold. Paul, Brett and Deacon will see what help is needed. 
7. There is a March for Life event in Hayward on June 14th. More info next month. 

Upcoming event: The next meeting is June 2,   2026
Thank you cards from Andrew Smith, Jesse Larson and Tames Nauertz were read. 
Motion to adjourn by Dan, Second by Brett. Approved. 

Quarters won by Dan 
Pot O Gold by Joe Bannick who was not present.

​Ford said they also had the privilege of viewing “Our Lady of Guadalupe Pilgrimage” at the church.
The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico became an international tour, with a Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe to prepare everyone for the 500th anniversary of the Apparitions of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
She desired that a new church be built at Tepeyac where everyone could be healed and come to know her son through the sacraments.

GK Report: Larry and Brett attended a 4th degree ceremony in Chippewa Falls, and also a presentation of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Deputy Grand Knight Report: Discussed the Family of the Month program.
District Deputy Report: Shared the newsletter from Echo Health, and the article on the Silver Rose by the Spooner Advocate.  
Treasurer’s Report:    Checking. $
                                Scholarship. $
                                Seminarian. $
                                 Charity. $
                                 Dues. $
                                 Trailer. $
                                 Square/Tootsie Roll. $
                                 CD. $
Bills and Receipts:  Dan moved that we pay our bills, Second by Tom. Approved.
Insurance Field Agent, Shawn Fox.  651-324-1209
Membership Director: No new members, but one transferring  member interested.  
Food Pantry Report:  All is good. They are again thankful for our assistance.
Family of the Month: Nominated is the family of Ben and Hannah Petit.
Unfinished Business:

1. The district free throw contest at Webster went well.
2. The Silver Rose event had low KC member turnout, but many other parishioners were there.
3. The March 27th fish fry had 181 served. Net profit of about $854.

New Business:

1. Frank moved that our council help at a pancake breakfast after the first homily of Transitional Deacon Scott on May 25th, Second by Dan. Approved.
2. Roadside cleanup is tentatively planned for the last week of April. Weather dependent.
3. The fee for Town and Country Days is $250. We will still participate.
4. The fee for Cranberry Fest is $420. We will still participate.
5. Dan is chairing the Tootsie Roll Drive the weekend of May 1 and 2. Plan to help.
6. Fr. Papi’s ordination anniversary was April 3. (31 yrs). There is a card to sign.
7. Fr.Papi’s birthday is May 4th. Jeff moved that we give $50 for that. Second by Dan. Passed.
8. Mary Porkorny gave our FS $100 to help with gas for parishioners needing rides to mass. Bill will follow up on how to manage this.
9. Allen moved that we again donate $200 for 4 tickets to donate for the Celebration of Education event. Second by Paul, Approved.
10. Larry is now a delegate for our council to the State Convention in May instead of DD. Discussed to increase the amount our council gives him was tabled until next month.
11. Council officer elections are coming soon. Start planning on what position you want to be.

Upcoming event: The next meeting is May 5, 2026
Motion to adjourn by Dan, Second by Jeff. Approved.
Quarters won by Frank.
Pot O' Gold by Jim Deutsch who was not present.

The Spooner Knights of Columbus helped St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Spooner hold a Silver Rose service during Mass on Thursday, March 19.
​
In 1960, Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico had done so much for the people that the Columbian Squires, a youth organization of the Knights of Columbus, wanted to give something back to her. The young men in Council 2312 in Monterrey, Mexico, came up with the idea of running a rose to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The rose was chosen to commemorate Juan Diego and roses.

The first rose was a natural one and was blessed by Bishop John C. Cody of London. It was flown to New York and received by Grand Knight Joseph Thomasen, who took it to Supreme Knight Luke E. Hart, who took the rose to Dallas, Texas. Texas State Deputy Jack Collerin received the rose and took it to Laredo, Texas, where it was given to the Mexican Squires at the International Bridge. The Squires ran the rose from the bridge through Sabinas Hidalgo N.L., Mexico, to Cienega de Flores and on to the Basilica in Monterrey on Dec. 12, 1960.
​
This is the short part of the story of the silver rose, and last Thursday morning, Fr. Papi Reddy Yeruva opened the Mass before turning the program over to Jeff Stellrecht, who led the church in prayer and gave readings.

Motion to approve last month’s minutes - n/a

GK Report:
The Silver Rose will be here Thursday, March 19. More details coming next month.
Deputy Grand Knight Report:
Commendation for a member showing KCs in Unity. A new DGK needed for next year.
Treasurer’s Report:
Checking. $
Scholarship. $
Seminarian. $
Charity. $
Dues. $
Trailer. $
Square/Tootsie Roll. $
CD. $
Bills and Receipts:
Dan moved that we pay our bills, Second by Brett. Approved.
Membership Director:
Our next Exemplification is 6:30, on March 3. Members are encouraged to attend and bring a new member. We will also notify 1st degree members they can become 2nd and 3rd degree members at that time.
Food Pantry Report:
All is good.

Unfinished Business:
1. Recap of the Men’s Retreat.
2. The new basketball hoops are on the work list or being fabricated.

New Business:
1. 2 SuperBowl boards are full.
2. The Free Throw contest is in the planning stage. Sign up sheet for 5 volunteers for later this month passed.
3. Fish Fry is Feb. 20th. Sign up sheet passed around.
4. Our DGK will need help one or two Wed. evenings with soup and sandwiches for Stations of the Cross. If there is an afternoon church event we may be doing soup and sandwiches Fridays in Lent. If not, maybe Sat. after Mass.
5. Tootsie Roll drive orders are due by Feb. 15th.
6. Pancake Breakfast March 15th for Extreme Faith Camp. Jeff moved that we donate up to #125 for food, second by Brett. Approved.
7. Dues, Newsletter and State Raffle tickets are being mailed this week.

Upcoming event: The next meeting is March 3, 2026
Announcements: Our DD is going to the State Convention. Anyone else?

Motion to adjourn by Dan . Second by Brett.. Approved.
Quarters won by Tom
Pot O Gold by Deacon Pat who was not present.

​
Treasurer’s Report:
Checking. $
Scholarship. $
Seminarian. $
Charity. $
Dues. $
Trailer. $
Square/Tootsie Roll. $
CD. $

Bills and Receipts:
Dan moved that we pay our bills, Second by Brett. Approved.
Food Pantry Report:
There has been a good response from parishioners and KwikTrip and Economart continue to have much at pickups.
Family to the Month:
Alan Nauertz family.

Unfinished Business:

1. 3 boxes of adult coats were found in the basement. They will be taken to the food pantry for distribution.
   

​New Business:

1. 15 Christmas trees sold already.
2. Waiting on materials for the Christmas Poster contest.
3. Magnets and signs for Keep Christ in Christmas are on sale after masses.
4. The school will be contacted if they want to do the Culture of Life essay contest.
5. The school will be contacted if they want to do the Knowledge contest.
6. Diocesan Men’s Retreat is Jan. 24-25. Sign up soon.
7. Dan Olson will again chair the Superbowl for Seminarians board.
8. This coming Sunday is KCs social Sunday. Help needed.
9. Registration for the trailer is due. Motion by Frank to pay it. Second by Dan. Approved.
10. Bill moved that we buy $25 gift cards for the SFDS staff. Second by Paul. Approved.
11. Reminder to invite a member to come to our business meetings.
12. KC help at St. Joseph’s Church was appreciated.

Upcoming event: The next meeting is Jan. 6, 2026
Motion to adjourn by Paul . Second by Dan . Approved.
Quarters won by Allen
Pot O Gold by John Gieger, who was not present.

GK Report:
There is a 4th degree Oct. 25 in Baraboo.
Neighbor to Neighbor program is seeking sponsorship or assistance.

Treasurer’s Report:
Checking. $
Scholarship. $
Seminarian. $
Charity. $
Dues. $
Trailer. $
Square/Tootsie Roll. $
CD. $

Bills and Receipts:
Paul moved that we pay our bills, Second by John. Approved.

Membership report:
No new members to bring into the council, but one transfer member found. Thanks to all who helped and Fr. Papi for letting a KC member speak after mass.

Food Pantry Report:
Brett reports coordination with Kwik Trip is a learning experience, but members are covering for Frank.

Unfinished Business:
1. Cranberry Fest went well. Sales were over $4,000.00. 8 members worked the booth.
2. Thanks from the Octoberfest committee.

New Business:
1. The coats are ordered for the Coats for Kids program.
2. Roadside cleanup is Oct 9, Meet as Spooner Elem. School at 4:45 pm. The sign is up.
3. The March for Life pancake breakfast fund raiser is Oct. 19. Jeff moved to donate up to $200 to help with food costs. Second by John. Approved. A few members are needed for kitchen help.
4. Bill has new Pope Leo prayer cards.
5. Fr. Papi requests more participation in meetings by KC members.
6. Christmas tree fund raiser is coming up. Sales were poor last year. Thoughts on this year needed.
7. Kirby asked if any members had ideas for our Social Sundays, and we can use help for that.

Upcoming event: The next meeting is Nov. 4, 2025.
​
Motion to adjourn by Tom. . Second by Mike. . Approved.
Quarters won by Tom
Pot O Gold by Don Jacobs, who was not present.

GK Report: No report this month.

Treasurer’s Report:
Checking. $
Scholarship. $
Seminarian. $
Charity. $
Dues. $
Trailer. $
Square/Tootsie Roll. $
CD. $

Bills and Receipts:
Brett moved that we pay our bills, Second by Paul. Approved.

Membership report:
Plan for a church drive and exemplification in Oct. Jeff will help with church drive Oct.4 and 5 if okay by Fr. Papi. GK will check with Fr. on this.

Food Pantry Report:
Frank is having hip surgery this week. John is filling in for a couple of weeks, then he will need some more substitutes.

Family of the Month.
Tom Buchman nominated by Allen, second by Brett. Approved.

Unfinished Business:
1. The trailer looks great, but now the fryers are not working well. Motion by Don to purchase a new fryer, second by Jeff. Approved. Also keep the old one for parts to fix a third fryer.
2. Basketball hoops will be installed soon. The old supports will be removed.
3. Town and Country Days netted about $3,000. That's about $30/volunteer hour. This was the first year there were more volunteers than time slots. Thanks to all.

New Business:
1. Inventory of KC supplies lost in St. Joseph fire completed.
2. Don move we purchase 150 brats, buns and condiments for OctoberFest at SFDS. Second by Brett. Approved.
3. KCs are grilling chicken for the Welcome Fr. Papi picnic. No funds needed.
4. Roadside cleanup is Highway K north from the Elementary School. Jeff is chairing this fall for John. Date of cleanup TBD.
5. Cranberry Fest in the plans. Jim D. is chair.
6. Faith Formation Pancake Breakfast is Oct. 19. Help is needed with this. More next month.
7. Fr. Papi would like to attend our business meetings, but can’t make Monday evenings. Agreement that we can change to the first Tue. of the month. It's still 7:00 pm. Also discussion on requiring all members to attend 4 meetings per year. Suggested we look into having more social meetings, since too many members at a business meeting will be confusing.
8. Allen moved to donate $200 for a scholarship to the Dominican Sisters for 1 year of high school tuition. Second by Pat. Approved.
9. Jeff moved to purchase crucifixes for the confirmation students, not to exceed $250. Second by John. Approved.

Upcoming event: The next meeting is October 7, 2025.
​
Motion to adjourn by Jeff. . Second by Don.. Approved.
Quarters won by Jeff.
Pot O Gold by Ted Smith, who was not present.

GK Report: No report this month.
​
Treasurer’s Report:
Checking. $
Scholarship. $
Seminarian. $
Charity. $
Dues. $
Trailer. $
Square/Tootsie Roll. $
CD. $

Bills and Receipts:
Tom moved that we pay our bills, Second by Dan. Approved.

Membership report:
Plan on an exemplification for new members in Oct. Invite men to join.

Unfinished Business:
1. From our council and the State Charity Fund the KCs donated $1,100 to the Christners
2. Basketball hoops are still in progress for installation.
3. Trailer maintenance is progressing.

New Business:
1. Town and Country Days are scheduled for Aug 30-31 this year. Need workers.
2. GK is taking inventory of our stored items in St. Joseph Church damaged by the fire.
3. Request to use the Snack Shack at the Sept. 20 Octoberfest at SFDS.
4. Faith formation would like a Smart Screen TV. Paul moved that we donate $500, second by John. Approved.
5. Still working on a site for roadside cleanup. Maybe Highway K just north of Spooner?
6. All agreed to purchase space at Cranberry Fest for $420.
7. There is a cluster picnic Sept. 14 to welcome Fr. Papi. Request KCs help with food.
8. Oct. 19th will be a pancake breakfast for students going to Washington DC March for Life.
9. Request for the KCs to partner with confirmation students to pack food boxes for Cross Catholic Outreach.
10. Bill moved that we purchase a table for SFDS school for $474.75. Second by Dan. Approved.
11. Al moved that we repeat purchase and distribution of Coats for Kids as last year. Second by Tom. Approved.

Upcoming event: The next meeting is September 8, 2025.
​
Motion to adjourn by Jeff. . Second by Tom. Approved.
Quarters won by Don.
Pot O Gold by Jerry Okonek,. who was not present.