February 13, 2016

SUBJECT: Minutes of the Greater Dayton Chapter Meeting, Wednesday, January 20, 2016

1. Introduction. Before beginning the regular January meeting of the Greater Dayton Chapter of the Knights of Columbus, Chapter President Ed Ponder introduced Gary Taphorn (from Council 14995 at St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Kettering), who is with the Dayton Right-to-Life organization, and who described Dayton’s “40 Days for Life” Campaign, which will occur from February 10 th to March 20th (Ash Wednesday to Palm Sunday). Joining with hundreds of other cities’ campaigns, Dayton’s interdenominational, life-saving campaign has three components: (i) Prayer and fasting; (ii) Community outreach; and (iii) Peaceful vigil. “40 Days for Life” is a peaceful pro-life effort, in which 675,000 volunteers in 607 cities across 32 nations have taken part. The vigil location will be at 1401 East Stroop Road, Kettering, with vigil hours 7am to 7pm every day. The local contact is 40daysdayton@gmail.com and the website is 40daysforlife.com/Dayton. He encouraged all councils to be involved and to network with him on Dayton-area Right to Life activities. Subsequently, at 7:37pm, Chapter President Ed Ponder opened the regular January meeting of the Greater Dayton Chapter of the Knights of Columbus with the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Prayer for Vocations.

2. Attendees (p = present; e = excused; a = absent).

Dayton Chapter Officers. President: Ed Ponder (p) Chaplain: open Vice President: Jack Shaw (p) Treasurer: Bob Weaver (p) Secretary: Sam Robinson (p) Warden: Mike Gauder (p)District Deputies (DDs). DD4: Frank Carchedi (p) DD5: Steve Zemanek (p) DD6: Jeff Wiedeman (p) DD7: Tim Mangan (p) DD8: Bob Burns (p) DD16: Bill Wirtz (p) DD17: Bob Weaver (p)Ohio State Council (OSC) Officers. State Warden (SW): Larry Droesch (e)OSC Program Staff. State Community Director: Tom Forsthoefel (p) State Retention Director, West: Bill Wirtz (p)

District Deputy Coordinator, Cincinnati: Sam Robinson (p)Chapter Delegates (present #). Council 500 – 1 Council 624 – 0 Council 1610 – 1 Council 1801 – 1 Council 3344 – 0 Council 3698 – 0 Council 3724 – 2 Council 3730 – 0 Council 3754 – 2 Council 3873 – 0 Council 4022 – 1 Council 4424 – 3 Council 4587 – 0 Council 5129 – 1 Council 6144 – 0 Council 7981 – 2 Council 10215 – 2 Council 12912 – 1 Council 13874 – 0 Council 14400 – 0 Council 14504 – 3 Council 14882 – 1 Council 14891 – 3 Council 14995 – 2 Council 15330 – 0 Council 15645 – 0Fourth Degree Hennepin Province Staff. Ohio District #2, Assistant Marshal: Jack Shaw (p)Guests. No guests present at this meeting.

3. Chapter Officers’ Reports.

a. Chaplain’s Report. No report.

b. President’s Report.

Chapter’s November Meeting Minutes. Chapter President Ponder asked if there were any changes to the minutes of the Chapter’s November meeting; there was one administrative change made. Subsequently, he asked for a motion to accept the minutes of the Chapter’s November meeting; in response there was such a motion from the floor; the motion was seconded; the motion was passed on a unanimous vote.

Pennies for Heaven Decade of the Rosary Wristband Fundraiser. Chapter President Ponder described the Pennies for Heaven (P4H) Decade of the Rosary wristband, which is available for purchase from Immediate Past State Deputy (IPSD) Ken Girt. The wristbands, $0.50 each in either black or pink, have a Cross, one “Our Father” bead, and ten “Hail Mary” beads in order to remind the wearer to recite the Rosary for vocations. IPSD Girt has said that all proceeds will be donated to Pennies for Heaven. DD4 Frank Carchedi had a wristband with him and showed it to the Chapter meeting attendees. See the attached flyer for information on ordering the wristbands.

Salute to Religious Vocations. Chapter President Ponder announced that the Greater Cincinnati Chapter Knights of Columbus will present its biannual “Salute to Religious Vocations” on Tuesday, February 9, 2016, in the undercroft at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral; he encouraged councils to participate in this event. The Salute will honor clergy, deacons, religious, and seminarians of the Greater Cincinnati area, along with honoring the recipient of the Greater Cincinnati Chapter’s Religious of the Year Award. The Salute’s net proceeds will be given to the Vocations Ministry of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.

Healthy Beginnings. Chapter President Ponder congratulated Council 4587, which distinguished itself by donating $2000 to Healthy Beginnings, which provides quality prenatal care to expectant women. Chapter President Ponder said, “Well done!” to Council 4587.

Family Rosary Rally-Dayton. Chapter President Ponder read a letter of thanks from Don Coty and Bob Luppino (both from Council 3056), who are the co-chairs of the Family Rosary Rally-Dayton, which was held on Sunday, October 11th at the University of Dayton Arena; the letter cited the Greater Dayton Chapter’s $500 donation to the Family Rosary Rally. The letter states, “Your financial assistance helped

us pay for the rental of the UD Arena, prayer cards, flowers, and other expenses. Your donation helped us continue the tradition of providing this wonderful tribute to our Mother Mary with prayer and the live Rosary without any formal solicitation from the attendees. Our goal is to continue to increase the attendance each year as we pray to our Holy Mother and her son Jesus during these troubled times. We can accomplish this with your support.” Chapter President Ponder encouraged all councils to support the next, and twelfth annual Family Rosary Rally-Dayton to be held on October 9 th, as this is a very visible Chapter activity.

Chapter Activities. Chapter President Ponder is looking for suggestions on ways to increase council participation in Chapter activities, including in Dayton regionally sponsored K of C activities.

Building the Domestic Church. Chapter President Ponder led an open discussion regarding Supreme Council’s recent policy decisions regarding implementing aspects of its program for Building the Domestic Church, especially discussions regarding council sponsorship of Boy Scout troops and Columbian Squire circles, and regarding council ownership of halls independent of councils’ local churches.

c. Vice President’s Report. Chapter Vice President Shaw announced details regarding Knight’s Night at Wright State University (WSU) men’s basketball game on February 6th at the Nutter Center, where WSU will play University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. All members of councils and assemblies are welcome to join the outing, including joining together for a meal on the Nutter Center’s Anniversary Deck. Dayton-area Fourth Degree Sir Knights will present the colors as part of the opening ceremony; Patrick Shay and Ed Hiehle of Fr. B.F. Kuhlman Assembly will coordinate color corps practice and participation details.

d. Secretary’s Report. No report.

e. Treasurer’s Report.

Chapter expenses since his November report:$40.00 paid from the raffle$400.00 paid to VAVS from the Ohio Charities Fund

Chapter income since his November report:$30.00 contributed by Chapter attendees for contribution to the OSC Pennies for Heaven Program$24.00 contributed by Chapter attendees for contribution to the Chapter via the 50/50 monthly drawing$60.00 paid by councils for Chapter dues

Chapter dues status, as of January 20, 2016:The following councils are in arrears with respect to Chapter dues: 624, 3344, 3873, 6144, 15645.

f. Warden’s Report. No report.

4. Chapter Committee Reports.

Greater Dayton Rosary Rally. No Report.

Columbian Classic. Jim Dieme said October’s Columbian Classic Dayton Deanery Priest Appreciation Golf Outing and Dinner at Community Golf Course contributed $5000 to the Archdiocese of Cincinnati for vocations.

Serra Club. Hank Borchers reported that the Serra Club’s Youth Ministry Awards banquet will be held on Sunday, April 10th at St. Luke Catholic Parish, Beavercreek. The banquet organizers are seeking a contribution of $100 from all Greater Dayton area councils and assemblies (check payable to Serra Club of Dayton) and are requesting participation from local Fourth Degree assemblies.

Paul Gruhler Award. DD8 Bob Burns said information on nomination procedures is available on the Greater Dayton Chapter website (www.DaytonKofC.org), as well as a biography of Paul Gruhler and the list of past award winners.

Greater Dayton Chapter Website. DD8 Bob Burns said the Chapter website, which is now operating at www.DaytonKofC.org, has a listing of the current degrees. Additionally, the website has information on Greater Dayton Chapter programs, State Warden announcements, and Chapter announcements, including for the Paul Gruhler Award. Chapter President Ponder led a round of applause to DD8 Burns for his work on the website.

Greater Dayton Chapter Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service (VAVS) Program. DD8 Bob Burns, who is temporarily the VAVS Program focal point, reported on happenings with the VAVS Program:

(i) On Thursday, December 17th, there was a gift giving tour in the VA Medical Center Complex; there were 13 volunteers from 6 councils, with 71 patients visited; he thanked all, who participated.

(ii) He thanked the five Brother Knights (from four different councils), who helped take down the Christmas decorations at the VA Medical Center Complex on Sunday, January 17th.

(iii) He asked all, on a continuing basis, when you travel, please to collect the unused soaps, shampoos, lotions, etc., found on hotel/ motel bathroom counters, as these items will be distributed to deployed service members, many of whom do not have ready access to obtaining them; he said he would collect donated articles at each Chapter meeting.

(iv) This year councils and assemblies in the Greater Dayton Chapter have donated these items to the Dayton VA Medical Center: 101 pairs of gloves, 27 stocking caps, 16 pairs of socks, and 12 sweatshirts.

(v) On a separate topic, DD8 Burns said the next three dates for the return of the Honor Flight are April 2nd, April 30th, and May 28th; as always, parking at the Park-N-Go on National Road is free.

(vi) Finally, DD8 Burns is looking for a replacement as the new permanent VAVS Program focal point.

5. OSC Program Staff Reports.

State Community Director. State Community Director Tom Forsthoefel said that councils should accomplish their reports right away to ensure that they’re not forgotten and to get credit in the OSC general program for their activities; that the councils should use the state web site to submit their reports; and that now is the time for councils to ensure “of-the-year” award nominations are completed and submitted. He added that councils should keep sending in reports even if the council has reached the maximum number of points for a particular category, as each report is still eligible for OSC individual recognition.

State Retention Director West. State Retention Director West Bill Wirtz said that there are issues remaining with the OSC website and it is to be refreshed soon; consequently, councils should go the website after posting reports to ensure that the posts are posted correctly; in general, reports should be

done in a separate word processing document, saved, then copied to the OSC website; that way, if a post fails to show, the council just has to copy and paste the same report over and not to recreate it from scratch. Also with respect to Retention, in the OSC General Program Book, Activity #84 is “Establish a Mentoring Program,” whose purpose is to get a new member familiar with how your council works and with how the overall Knights of Columbus organization works, to get a new member feeling welcomed and comfortable and integrated into meetings, and to get a new member to participate in activities in the Knights of Columbus. He concluded by stating that councils should ensure that they complete the appropriate number of activities in order to get credit and for Retention, specifically, it’s to accomplish three of the six activities listed.

District Deputy Coordinator, Cincinnati. No report.

6. Fourth Degree Hennepin Province Staff Report. Ohio District #2, Assistant Marshal Jack Shaw discussed wear of regalia accessories. Ed Hiehle reiterated upcoming Fourth Degree events, such as presenting the colors at an upcoming Wright State University men’s basketball game and various other events, such as confirmations, etc. He said there are many events on the Hennepin Province website (http://hennepinprovincial.org/). Some of the local activities have included presenting the colors in the opening ceremony for a University of Dayton men’s basketball game, providing an honor guard for the entirety of Sir Knight Nicholas Jobe’s wedding, serving at a Latin Mass. Altogether in 2015, there were a reported 65 events, in which Dayton Sir Knights participated.

7. District Deputy Reports.

DD4 Frank Carchedi discussed activities related to establishing a council at Wright State University. He added that he’s seeking college-age individuals, whether in college or not (such as a young military member, etc.), who would like to be a charter member of this council.

DD5 Steve Zemanek reported on upcoming reports, which are due, and upcoming Free Throw contests.

DD6 Jeff Wiedeman discussed several upcoming degrees.

DD7 Tim Mangan reminded all of Supreme’s upcoming January 23rd webinar to help councils improve their programs, leading eventually to Star Council. Additionally, he and Michael Friel discussed their activities related to establishing a council at Dayton’s St. Mary Catholic Church, where the pastor, Father Tandoh, has a strong interest in establishing a council. Because of the large Hispanic community in St. Mary Parish, DD7 Mangan is seeking K of C brothers, who are Spanish speakers, who could assist in K of C informational meetings at the Parish.

DD8 Bob Burns reported on upcoming degrees in his district and on his district free throw contest. Additionally, he reminded all that the fraternal survey is due soon, as well as the semi-annual audit, also due soon. He reminded all of the Super Cash Bonanza ticket distribution at 3pm at St. Christopher Catholic Church, Vandalia, on February 27th. Additionally, he said the OSC State Convention is the week before Memorial Day weekend, i.e., the convention is May 20th to 22nd, and will be the week before Memorial Day weekend for May 2017 and May 2018.

DD17 Bob Weaver asked Chapter delegates to make known that the Regional Free Throw Challenge will be at Bishop Fenwick High School, 4855 State Route 122, Franklin, on February 28, 2016, with registration beginning at 12:45pm and with the first shot beginning at 2pm.

8. Unfinished Business.

Delegate Enfranchisement. In September, Mike Thomas led a discussion on whether council delegates to the Dayton Chapter should be allowed to vote if the delegates’ councils have not paid yet their dues to the Dayton Chapter. Because the Chapter attendees could not reach a decision, Chapter Vice President Shaw said then that Chapter President Ponder will address this topic at the next Chapter meeting in October. At the October Chapter meeting, Chapter President Ponder said he is not ready yet to address this topic and it will be tabled until November’s Chapter meeting. At the November Chapter meeting following discussion, during which it became apparent that the Chapter Bylaws do not address this issue, Mike Thomas agreed to propose a resolution at the January meeting to amend the Chapter bylaws to address this matter. Because Mike Thomas was unavailable for the January meeting, this unfinished business is postponed until the February meeting.

9. New Business.

Funds Request. Chapter President Ponder received a request for funds to support an individual’s missionary trip to El Salvador. DD6 Wiedeman made a motion that the Chapter donate $400 to the individual; the motion was seconded; the motion was discussed, during which a motion was made to table the original motion; the motion to table was seconded; the motion to table the original motion was defeated; the original motion to donate $400 then was voted; the motion carried. The Chapter will donate $400 to the individual to support her mission trip to El Salvador. Additionally, Chapter President Ponder asked DD8 Burns to post the request for funds on the Chapter’s website in order to solicit additional funds from councils.

10. Council Announcements. Council 3724 announced several events, including its upcoming Reverse Raffle on February 27th. Council 4022 announced upcoming events, including its February 21st “Hosting Friends and Fellowship.” Council 4424 announced a full calendar of events for January and into February, including council, culture of life, family, and youth activities.

11. OSC State Warden Remarks. Although State Warden (SW) Droesch was unable to attend this month’s meeting, he provided Chapter Secretary Robinson a list of announcements, which he e-mailed to the Chapter attendees:

(i) Volunteer Trainers Wanted. The OSC Archdiocese TEAM needs some members (and/ or field agents), who are well versed and experienced in council leadership, development, retention, revitalization, and finances to do some in-person (group) and webinar training sessions. SW Droesch states: If you are a good speaker and just know one subject well, you can be an asset and a trainer! If you are a good speaker and know a lot of subjects, you can be an asset and a trainer! OUR TEAM NEEDS YOU to help take us to the next step. Additional training on, and for making presentations will be provided to you. Volunteers should call, text, or e-mail SW Droesch as soon as possible (Larry Droesch, (937) 728-7783 – call or text; ldroesch@msn.com – e-mail);

(ii) Men’s Mini retreat. There will be a men’s mini retreat on Friday evening, January 29 th at St. Columbkille Parish Center basement, 73 North Mulberry Street, Wilmington, Ohio, with the topic “Fatherhood and becoming the man God intends us to be,” exploring how we can live a healthy balanced life that God intends;

(iii) Super Cash Bonanza Charity Raffle Ticket Distribution. The distribution will be on Saturday, February 27th, at 3pm at St. Christopher Catholic Church, 435 East National Road, Vandalia, and at 7pm at St. Michael Elementary School cafeteria, 11136 Oak Street, Sharonville;

(iv) OSC-sponsored Retreat. The annual OSC-sponsored Lenten Retreat will be on February 5 th and 6th, in Newark;

(v) Salute to Religious. The Salute to Religious dinner will be on February 9 th (see President Ponder’s earlier remarks on this event);

(vi) Knights of Columbus Regional Free Throw Contest. The Contest will be Sunday, February 28 th at Bishop Fenwick High School, 4855 State Route 122, Franklin, with registration beginning at 12:45pm and the first shot beginning at 2:00pm; call DD17 Bob Weaver for more information at (513) 424-8500;

(vii) Knights of Columbus Ohio State Council (OSC) State Convention. The OSC State Convention will be May 20th to 22nd at the Kalahari Resort, Sandusky;

(viii) OSC State Tour. The OSC State Tour will be on July 9th, beginning at 1:00pm with location to be announced; food will be served beforehand;

(ix) Silver Rose. The Silver Rose will be in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati territory in July for about 10 days; more information will be forthcoming regarding devotion dates, locations, times, etc.;

(x) Directory of K of C Contact Information. The Directory for K of C contact information for K of C organizations (OSC staff, districts, councils, assemblies, chapters, circles, with parishes served, etc.) in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati region is now available for use for K of C business; all are asked to forward changes via e-mail to Dale Bottoms at dalebottoms9@gmail.com for K of C-specific information and to Sam Robinson at asrob@woh.rr.com for Pastor-/ Parish-specific information; and

(xi) State Deputy Town Hall Meetings. The State Deputy Town Hall meetings will return to the Archdiocese of Cincinnati region in September; if your council would like to host one of the four planned town hall meetings (September 8th is taken), please contact your district deputy, who will coordinate scheduling with the State Warden, who will try to ensure the meetings are easily reachable by as many councils as possible, considering geography, logistics, timing, etc.

12. Good of the Order. Nelson Barksdale. Al Polski (Beavercreek). PGK Bob Schiller (Council 14995). Michael Holley. Bob Rainey. John Moletto. Jim Hickey (Council 500). Rich Revele (Council 500). James Waco Sr. (Marion). Elmer Prestle (Marion). Barry Galen (Council 4022 GK). SD Bob Collins. March for Life travelers.

13. Chapter Fund-raisers.a. Pennies for Heaven: $21.53.b. 50/50: $23 to the Dayton Chapter; $23 to the ticket winner.c. Raffle: (i) December: $30 (Randal O’Connell); $20 (Bob Leach); $10 (Bob Whipple); (ii) January: $30 (Pete Snyder); $20 (Patricia Taylor); $10 (Ron Yakkel).

14. Adjournment. Following prayer for Father McGivney’s canonization, Chapter President Ponder adjourned the regular January meeting of the Greater Dayton Chapter of the Knights of Columbus.

Respectively submitted,//S//

Samuel RobinsonSecretary, Greater Dayton Chapter, Knights of Columbus

AttachmentsDecade of the Rosary Wristband Fundraiser Order Form