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.

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Motion to adjourn by Jeff. . Second by Tom. Approved.
Quarters won by Don.
Pot O Gold by Jerry Okonek,. who was not present.

GK Report:
Reminder of changing priests at our parish. He will work at helping the new priest with what the KCs can do.

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

Bills and Receipts:
Motion to pay the bills by Allen. Second by Paul, Approved.

Good of the Order:
Allen invited any interested members to attend the WI March for Life June 14th.

Food Pantry Coordinator:
Last year’s total from SFDS was 1,420 lb. of food donated.

Unfinished Business:

1. Recap of the State Convention by GK Larry.
2. There is a prohibition of Roadside Cleanup on high speed divided highways so we will be assigned Hwy 70 east of the Hwy 53 ramp to Spooner Lake Road.

New Business:

1. $125 approved for space rental at Town and Country Days. Allen will chair again.
2. Jeff moved that Ben Petit become our Advocate, second by Frank. Approved. Jeff moved to accept the current slate of officers with the change of advocate. Second by Don. Approved.
3. The GK and Trustees approved $300 to a house fire at the Christners. A request to the state charity fund has been made.
4. Frank moved for a $200 donation to the MN Eye Foundation in memory of Sally. Second by Dan. Approved.
5. Bill moved that we donate $250 for Toto Tuus. Second by Tom. Approved.
6. Bill announced our council sold 599 State Raffle tickets.
7. Bill announced our council was $166 over our quota for the State Prolife fund.

Upcoming event: The next meeting is July 14, 2025.
Motion to adjourn by Dan. . Second by Brett. Approved.
Quarters won by Dan.
Pot O Gold by Jim Schmitz. who was not present.

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GK Report: None
Treasurer’s Report:
Checking. $
Scholarship. $
Seminarian. $
Charity. $
Dues. $
Trailer. $
Square/Tootsie Roll. $
CD. $

Bills and Receipts: Moved to pay bills by Paul. Second by Dan. Approved.
Insurance Agent Report: Allen has been in meetings with our agent. He says “hello.” Annuities at 4%. He can easily meet via Zoom Meetings.
Membership:
Three new members tonight: Mike, Tom and Theran.
Food Pantry Coordinator:
The food pantry was very grateful for the coats.

Unfinished Business:

1. Super Bowl Board. 1st Quarter - Jim Deutsch, 2nd Quarter - Pat Hanson, 3rd Quarter - Karen Collins, and 4th Quarter - Tom Christ.
2. The March for Life Breakfast brought in $1,570 with only $147 for expenses. Well done.
3. The Culture of Life Essay is still going on.
   

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New Business:

1. The Free Throw Contest is Feb. 24 @ 4:00 pm. At Antholz Gym. We will host the District contest March 15 at 9:00 am. At the Elementary School Gym.
2. March 7 is our 1st Lenten fish fry. Call Don to sign up to help.
3. Discussion on the April fish fry to be on Good Friday or the week before that day. No decision.
4. The KC Convention is May 16-18. Who is going?
5. The State Council has new Tootsie Roll vests available. Replacements needed? Dan will check our vests.

Upcoming event:
The next meeting is March 10, 2025.
Motion to adjourn by Dan, Second by John, Approved.
Quarters won by Frank.
Pot O' Gold by Gerald Campbell who was not present.