Highlights: Changes to the calendar and new events were discussed. The results of our activities over the last month were reviewed. The schedule of activities for the remainder of the year was reviewed. Planned fundraising events were also discussed.
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM at the George Brent Council of the Knights of Columbus, 9290 Stonewall Road Basement in Manassas by President Pat Sullivan.
Recitation of the opening prayer & Pledge of Allegiance: In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Amen. And in the name of St. Patrick, the Glorious Apostle of Ireland, I open this meeting and beseech our Heavenly Father to watch over us and protect us. May He grant us that peace and harmony will always prevail among us, and that Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity will inspire all our deliberations, through Christ our Lord, Amen.
- Our Father x
- Pledge of Allegiance x
Roll call of Officers for Fraternal Year 2022 (Present, Absent or Excused):
| President: | Patrick Sullivan | P |
| Vice President: | Daniel O’Leary | E |
| Chaplain: | Father Daniel Reuwer | E |
| Recording Secretary: | Michael Eggleston | P |
| Financial Secretary: | Richard Aleksy | P |
| Treasurer: | Richard Ring | P |
| Standing Committee: | Douglas Morrison | E |
| Marshall: | Greg Murray | A |
| Sentinel: | Greg Gibbons | E |
| Past President: | Tom Masarick | E |
Minutes from the previous meeting, Mike Eggleston: The 12 September Minutes were distributed to all members and were posted to the Division website on 30 September. One change was proposed and posted to our website: “Brian Tumulty will get an exact date for the Division Beer & Brats Fund raiser and will send it to Pat Sullivan.” A motion to approve the minutes as amended was made, seconded and the members voted to approve the minutes as posted on the Division website.
President’s Report: Pat Sullivan mentioned that the quarterly report to state on Father Kelley Division accomplishments will be provided for their 15 October meeting. We supported 2 October Down’s Syndrome Buddy Walk. It was well attended and a great success. Pat Sullivan thanked the Brothers for their support of the Manassas Fall Jubilee on 8 October. They did a great job in raising funds for our charities. We sold a lot of raffle tickets for the trip to Ireland.
Propositions for Membership, Pete Hawkins: No new propositions for membership.
Communications & Correspondence, Mike Eggleston: No communications or correspondence have been received.
Calendar Events/Special Reports,
Mike Eggleston, Cookbook Status: The cookbook has been completed. All recipes sent by our Brothers were included in the cookbook. The publisher plans to ship our 200 copies to us on 8 November. We plan to sell the cookbooks for $15 per copy. This gives us a profit of nearly $10 per copy for our charities.
Pete Hawkins: Pete distributed the Calendar of Events and discussed upcoming events.
Bart Emanuel discussed Hunger Project: Bart asked for volunteers for the food drive in front of the Giant in Wellington, from 10-2 on Saturday, October 22nd. He needs volunteers to take a 1-2 hour shift and then optionally take a load of food to All Saints or Holy Trinity.
The Veteran’s Day Parade is on 5 November. We missed the cut-off to get into the parade but that is being worked and we see no problem in participating in the parade.
The deceased members Mass is on 6 November. We need people to bring side dishes to the breakfast after Mass.
JP McCusker suggested that our calendar for 2023 should be provided to the pastor in December for his approval. It was understood that the calendar is a plan and subject to change.
The Medical Missionaries 25th Anniversary Celebration will occur next Sunday, 16 October. A flyer for this event was distributed. Medical Missionaries is an important organization and we provide funding to them and should support their activities. 99.9% of the funds provided to them goes to their work with very little diverted to administrative costs. Tickets are required to attend and are available at the meeting. We will try to present our check for $500 to the Medical Missionaries at the celebration. Additional information about the Medical Missionaries and their anniversary celebration is available at https://www.medicalmissionaries.org/
Brian Tumulty will get dates for the Beer & Brats which has been deferred until next year.
Special Committees:
Officer Elections, JP McCusker provided information on nominations of Father Kelley Division Officers for 2023. These are: Pat Sullivan, President; Greg Gibbons, Vice President; Mike Eggleston, Recording Secretary; Financial Secretary, Rich Alesky; Treasurer, Brian Tumulty; Standing Committee, Doug Morrison; Marshall, Gregg Rebbert; and Sentinel, Paul Hannan. This is a preliminary report and should not stop anyone from contacting us to volunteer for a position.
Catholic Action, Father Daniel Reuwer: No Report.
Charities and Missions, Greg Rebbert: Listing of Charities and Funding were distributed to the division on 6 October. A copy is also posted to our website. A motion to approve the charities and funding was made, seconded and the members voted to approve.
Freedom for all Ireland, Dominic Preston: No Report.
Report on the Standing Committee/Grievance, Doug Morrison: No Report.
Historian, Mike Eggleston: Mike provided a report on William Donovan.
Hunger Project, Bart Emanuel: Bart’s discussion on the Hunger Project was included in the above calendar review.
Immigration, Rick Ring: No Report.
Project St. Patrick, Rich Aleksy: Continue to pray for our seminarians. We also provide funding for them. We have twelve new seminarians in the Diocese of Arlington.
Publicity/Webmaster, Brian Tumulty: Brian is in contact with the state webmaster to get an article about our activities into the Hibernian Digest. Our work in supporting the Down’s Syndrome Buddy Walk is of interest
Report on the Sick/Visitation, Bill Yochem: No Report.
Strategic Planner, Mike Riley: No Report.
Veteran’s Affairs, Doug Morrison: Doug was excused from this meeting but his Veteran’s Report is posted on our website and Pat Sullivan summarized the report.
Bills and Claims, Rich Aleksy:
Rich reported Income:
50/50 Raffle: $35.00
Ireland Raffle $1,530.00
Bracelets: $5.00
Magnets $15.00
Total: $1585.00
Vouchers: Division Cookbook Advance Deposit: $657.25
Report of the Treasurer, Rick Ring: Rick provided his Treasurer’s Report.
Unfinished business: None.
New Business: None.
Good and Welfare of the Order:
– Chris Sozio asked that we keep his father in our prayers. Chris also asked for prayers for his uncle and his uncle’s girl-friend.
Adjournment: The president made a motion to adjourn that was seconded and approved by vote of those present.
Closing Prayer: In the Name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. And in the name of St. Patrick, the Glorious Apostle of Ireland, I declare this meeting closed. Grant, O Lord, who makes the minds of the faithful to be of one will, that we, thy people may love what Thou has commanded, and desire what Thou has promised, and that amid the changes of the world our hearts may ever love and obey Thee, through Christ Our Lord, Amen. For our deceased Brothers:
- Our Father
- 3 Hail Mary’s
- Glory Be
- 3 more Hail Mary’s for vocations
Adjourned: The President cautioned the brothers against speaking of anything that transpired at this meeting. The President noted that the next Division Meeting is scheduled for Monday, 14 November 2022. The meeting was adjourned at 8:12 PM.
