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 January 10, 2012    Meeting News from Charlebois Council #2704
 Our Grub Box donation # is 945. Please use it.
 2012 Memberships:  31 Associate + 1 Honourary + 15 Hon. Life = 47 + 6 inactive = 53
     12 Associate members have moved away (or their status is not regular).  
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Grand Knight's Report
The GK Ken Kelly reported:
a)     The Nativity scene will be removed on Sat., Jan 14 with the help of some Knights.
b)     A family Christmas party was held on December 18 after mass. Knights helped the
        CWL to operate this.
c)     Items discussed at the recent Parish Council were presented. The advisability of a
        Parish Council suggestion to put name plates on the wall under some of the stained
       glass windows to honour donors was questioned as a plaque is already on display in
       the cathedral with the donor names, donors are also noted in the stained glass
       window pamphlet and on the KC website's window descriptions, not all windows can
       have a plaque under them due to their location so some donors would be left out,
       some windows had multiple donors and a larger name plate would be needed.
       The Council was also advised that all donors have been presented with a framed
       memento of their window and were satisfied with the manner in which their donation
       was honoured.
d)    For a Guy Hall rental to accommodate the Fri., Feb 17 Calm Air Luncheon,
       volunteers are needed to set up the Guy Hall after the pancake breakfast. Bros. Vaughn
       and Richard agreed to assist but more help is needed.

Chaplain's Message
Fr. Jack gave a message on "Mission." We as Christians are to bring the Gospel message to the whole world. Our Church had a history of this but this may being lost today.  How do we evangelize our parishioners in today’s world?

Treasurer's Report
Bro. Hrabarchuk was away. Some 2012 membership fees are still due.

Financial Secretary's Report
All bills due to Supreme have been paid.  Those whose 2012 member fees ($35) are still due are being contacted. The website "Membership" page clarifies who is in arrears. An Honourary Life membership has been granted to Archbishop Lavoie.

Project Reports from the January meeting:

• ICCD Tickets: Bro. Saskowski reported that some books have been sent in for the early bird draw. More remain to be sold.
• Membership Blitz: This continues. Are there any potential candidates to be contacted?
• Grub Box Gift Cards: Sales continue. The Grand Knight asked for assistance with sales at the Sunday masses as he is now attending the Saturday evening masses.
• The Pas Centennial Committee: Bro. Vaughn reported on some developments with the Sacred Heart School/Parish reunion planned for Sunday, August 5 (11:30 am - 2:00 pm) at the Guy Hall. An OLSH reunion registration form is available on the KC website. A planning meeting will be held in March and some volunteers have already come forward.
• Kid's Extravaganza Party: This was held on Dec 29. Photos were circulated.
• Pancake Breakfast: On January 15, 2012 a KC sponsored pancake breakfast will be held after Mass to raise funds for cathedral wall repairs.
• NMTF Pancake Breakfasts: Bro. Vaughn has begun planning for this important fundraiser project and agreed to coordinate this again. Some changes may be necessary due to the decline in volunteer assistance. He will meet with the CWL representative to review the details.
• Nativity Scene: It was agreed to remove this Christmas display on Sat., Jan 14. Bros. Vaughn, Don, Ken, Fr. Jack and Fr. Peter agreed to assist.
• St Paul's Birthday Party: It was agreed to host the February monthly birthday party on February 27. Fr Jack and Fr. Bill agreed to assist.

Other News:        

Shorts

• Twonie Draw:  Bro. Bill Otchenash was the winner! He donated the winnings to the Council.

• Remember to report your volunteer hours of the previous month(s) to Bro. Don M.
  A report form is circulated at each meeting.

• KC Insurance: You can contact Field Agent Glen Walleyn for insurance needs
  or questions - phone: 1-204-526-2400.

• Good of the Order:  Bro. Dan Curry is doing well.

Take Note:

• Previous Meeting Reports are found in the Archives.
• Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 (7:30 p.m.), Guy Hall clubroom, after the 7:00 p.m. mass.
• Manitoba State News can be accessed by clicking on "State Council" below.