February 2018

Knights of Columbus Newsletter

Council 9096

Apple Valley, MN

www.kcapplevalley.org

Upcoming Events

• 2/13 Monthly Meeting

• 2/14 Valentine’s Day

• 2/18 Pancake Breakfast

• 3/5 Feed My Sheep

Grand Knight Report – by Rich Ehalt

We are planning a 1st Degree Ceremony prior to the

scheduled February 13th meeting. We will be using the Ceremonial DVD vs. the standard 1st Degree Ceremony.

We will start at 6PM and finish by 6:45. Please plan on attending and supporting our newest potential member,

Ramon Maceren.

Memo: Public Service Announcement. Don’t forget to get your “Valentine” a Valentine’s Day Card and/or a gift.

Winners were announced in the Keep Christ In Christmas

Poster Contest. 5 through 7 - 1st place: Sophia Leet, Consolation: Scarlett Miller. 8 through 10 – 1st place:

Maddie Leet, Consolation: Marlee Loosmore. 11 through 14 - 1st place: Olivia Ruud, Consolation: (tie) Lance Lintereur and John Thompson. First place posters were

forwarded onto State completion. All Posters were very beautiful and inspirational.

Jerry Kuennen reports that we have collected over 15# (full

grocery bag) of beverage and can tabs to benefit Ronald McDonald Houses and Children’s Hospitals. Remember

both aluminum and steel tabs are acceptable. Please remember to save tabs and bring them with you when you

come for Mass.

Positions Open. Brothers Dave Zerr and Mike Liebl, Advocate and Outside Guard respectively, have informed

me that they will not be able to fulfill their office terms because of work commitments. Please contact either

myself or Brother Dave Peterson if you can help complete the term of these offices.

***Guest Speaker for the February meeting will be Joe Majeski who will update us on the latest tax changes and

information. Joe will start at 7PM. If you can’t attend the 1st Degree ceremony, please don’t be late for this

presentation.

With Ash Wednesday and Lent around the corner, how are

you preparing yourself to celebrate Christ’s Resurrection?

Please remember Brother Jerry Kuennen in your prayers as he goes through chemo therapy sessions.

No Officer’s meeting scheduled for this month.

Vivat Jesus.

Fraternally, Rich Ehalt, Grand Knight, Apple Valley Council 9096

Inside this Issue:

1. Grand Knight Report

2. Meeting Minutes

3. Anniversaries

4. Pancake Breakfast

5. Meeting Notice/Guest Speaker

6. Feed My Sheep

7. Guest Speaker

8. Beverage Tab Collection

9. Culture of Life

10. Advertisers

Knights of Columbus Council 9096: 2018-2018 Officers:

Chaplain Fr. Tom Krenik 952-431-5222

Grand Knight Richard Ehalt 952-432-5317

Deputy Grand Knight Dave Peterson 952-233-8918

Chancellor Todd Laubach 612-590-8631

Financial Secretary Andy Howard 952-891-4971

Treasurer Mick Marxen

Recording Secretary Steve Lorenz

Warden Gary Keller 952-431-2639

Advocate Dave Zerr 612-333-6537

Inside Guard Peter Sebastian

Outside Guard Mike Libel

Lecturer Dave Commerford 952-432-9398 Trustee #1 Steve Dahl 952-892-0383

Trustee #2 Dan Hindes 612-237-4794

Trustee #3 Jerry Kuennen 952-236-7523

District Deputy Dan Hindes 612-237-4794

KC Insurance Field Representative: Michael Harrington 763-639-2773

michael.harrington@kofc.org

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Notes from the January 19, 2018 Meeting

• Grand Knight calls the meeting to order

• Warden’s Report Membership Card Check

• Opening Prayer, Pledge and Singing of the Ode

• Roll Call of Officers

• Acceptance of previous meeting Minutes -M,S,A

• Identity Theft Prevention Presentation by Officer Pam Walters, AVPD

• Report and Balloting of Membership and Applications – Welcome New

Members

o New Member - Ramon Maceren

o Transfer Member - George Keenan

o Reactivated Member - Thomas McKenna

o Deceased Member - Patrick Duffy

o Invite Ocel Family and present statues

• First Degree Opportunity 02/13/2018 at 6:30 PM

• Major Degree 03/24/2018 at Rosemount

• Family Rosary 12/31/2017 Notice Posted

• Poster Contest Winners to be announced 01/21/2018

• Pancake Breakfast Signup for 01/21/2018

• Treasurer report, balances read – M,S,A

• BJ led a long discussion about giving each new member a packet with

information about the Knights of Columbus and additional information

concerning the activities of our council. Several options and price points

were discussed. No firm conclusions were reached, however more

discussion will follow.

• Good of the Order – Online Memberships – Plus One Incentive

• Motion,Second,Approve to Adjourn

Anniversaries

The Knights of Columbus Apple Valley Council 9096 would like to recognize the

following significant membership anniversaries that occurred during the previous month. Thank you for your membership and service to our great organization!

Steve Dahl 10 years

Todd Rosen 25 years

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Feed My Sheep Spaghetti Dinner Monday, March 5th

As part of the Risen Savior Feed My Sheep Program, our

Knights of Columbus Council will be serving a delicious Spaghetti and Meatball Meal at the Apple

Valley Grace Lutheran Church on Monday, March 5 at 6:00 PM. In past

years, we have served 70 to 100 people. If you and/or your partner would like to help with serving the

meal between 5:30 and 7:30 PM, please contact B, J. Bertram at 952-435-8461 or at bertram60@msn.com. All volunteers will

receive a free meal.

FEBRUARY 18 SUNDAY KC FEED THE HUNGRY PANCAKE BREAKFAST

The Risen Savior Knights of Columbus are having a Pancake, Sausage and Fruit Breakfast

on February 18 (Sunday) from 9:30 AM to 12:30PM. Treat yourself and your family to a

delicious breakfast in the Risen Savior’s Resurrection Hall. The pancake breakfast proceeds will be donated to various Feed the

Hungry Organizations such as Feed My Sheep and Feed My Starving Children. Your

continued support made it possible to have a successful January Pancake Breakfast in

conjunction with the Cana Silent Auction.

If you would like to volunteer for a short work shift, please contact Steve Dahl at

(952) 893-0383 or at jsdahl@comcast.net.

Monthly Meeting Tuesday, February 13th 7:00PM

The Guest Speaker this month is

Certified Public Tax Accountant, Joe Majeski. Joe will address the tax code changes for our '2018' Personal Income Tax

Filing. His "Tax Talk" starts @ 7pm.

Please come and join to participate in the meeting, and enjoy the fellowship and

socializing following the meeting.

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Informative Guest Speaker

Our thanks to Pam Walter, Crime Prevention Specialist with the Apple Valley Police Department for a very informative presentation on Identity Theft at last month’s

meeting. Members had several of their questions answered and everyone was given a booklet on what to do if your identity is stolen. For those who could not

attend, www.ftc.gov/idtheft is a very helpful website on the topic.

Beverage tab

collection update…

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Culture of Life Corner by Terry McCall

In the wake of the March for Life in D.C. and in MN many pro-life people are re-energized and want to take action, but my not know where to go or what to do.

Here are a few suggestions.

Political – Tues Feb 6 is Caucus night in MN. Consider going and becoming a delegate to the next level (i.e. BPOU – Basic Political Operating Unit) and on to be a

state delegate. The caucus is just a meeting of our neighbors (i.e. Precinct) to discuss issues and select delegates. You can find out your precinct # and caucus

location here: http://caucusfinder.sos.state.mn.us/ We need pro-life delegates in all political parties.

Help Others Heal - People need to know that pro-lifers aren’t just about prevention; that we don’t condemn those who’ve succumbed to abortion. Know a

mother or father who has lost a child to abortion? Invite them to a Rachel’s Vineyard retreat weekend. It’s a Priests for Life ministry; www.RachelsVineyard.org.

Additional resources at www.AbortionForgiveness.com.

Regards, Terry McCall

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