DATE: March 7, 2002. Called to order by Treasurer, Fred Sisneros, at 7:40. GK was detained at work and arrived late.

ATTENDANCE: Roll call of officers was taken. 15 Brothers were in attendance.

MINUTES OF PRECEEDING MEETING: Read and approved with no corrections.

FORMS 100: Mike Clements nominated Steve Chivers as a new member. He was voted on and approved. Ross Borden, Skip Tuttle and Mike Clements received their 2nd and 3rd degrees last month in Caldwell. There are four parish members who have expressed interest in joining and they will be invited to join us in the Stations of the Cross and Lenten meal on Friday, March 15.

REPORTS:

Grand Knight reported that Boy Scout Troop 7 wishes to move their charter to Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church. The matter was discussed and we voted to release the charter and all BS equipment, as requested by the troop leader, pending approval by BS regional office.

Chaplain reported that the Knights will be leading stations on March 15 and will be providing the Lenten meal. He reminded us of Holy Week services and that there is a penance service at the church following our blood drive on March 21. “Cleanse your body by giving blood, and cleanse your soul by going to confession.”

Treasurer reported a balance of $1660.65. Financial Secretary read receipts of 18.45 for supplies and 1.75 per capita. We have 9 members who are delinquent on dues and Financial Secretary will get a second letter out this week.

Program director, Larry Connell, listed the service award nominations that were submitted on March 1 for consideration in State competition. They are: Church—Stations of the Cross and Lenten meal; Community—Rake up Boise with Boy Scout Troop 7; Family—games at the parish picnic; Council—the council web page; and Youth—Easter egg hunt. He also read a report from the Family Director, Paul Saras, who could not attend the meeting. That report was:

Chuck, I will not be able to attend on Thursday night with family in town.

Larry, brief update for 10581 Council meeting regarding Family Director activities:

A. Survivor Assistance - n/a

B. Memorials - n/a

C. Education



1. OLR education support (P. Saras and T. Donovan active in Sunday CCD program -- P. Lodge has offered to assist where necessary)



2. Number of knights at Sacred Heart Fund raiser last weekend (D. Schaecher - SH School Board President; K. Terhaar; P. Saras)

D. Communications - n/a

E. Family of the Year/Projects



1. Would like to award Family of the Year at May 19th Pancake Breakfast....need candidates from Council members by April meeting.



2. In connection with the May 19th Pancake Breakfast....Parish Council would like to use that time to make the Peplinski Award.....OK?

F. Recreation



1. Am planning to arrange for another Family event in early summer.



2. Stations of the Cross on March 15th would be a good time for the families to gather...encourage everyone to attend. We had discussed a Potato Bar at the last meeting. I can bring whatever is necessary....just let me know.

Other items to mention to members:

1. OLR Anointing Mass on Saturday, April 27th at 11am; free luncheon following. If you know of someone in need of this sacrament, please invite them. This sacrament is not only for those facing death but those chronically or seriously ill.

2. OLR Volunteer recognition mass on Sunday, April 14th following mass from Pulpit to recognize all those who give of their time, talent, and $$$.

3. OLR Charity committee will be awarding the parish 5% tithe later this spring. If you are aware of any worthy causes please grab a charity request form from the pamphlet file in hall waiting area and return to the church or me by March 20th.

VJ

Paul Saras

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Blood drive coming up on March 21. Tom Donovan in charge, needs some help signing people up after masses, as well as setup and cleanup duties on that day.

May 19 pancake breakfast was moved to June 2 due to a scheduling conflict.

NEW BUSINESS:

Easter egg hunt—Ross Borden, Marty, and Mike in charge—bring a dozen plastic eggs filled with candy either to Saturday mass or Easter morning before mass.

Fr. Dennis needs help ushering on Easter morning mass.

District Deputy 4 is asking each council to donate a raffle item for state convention. Walt will go to O’Reilly’s and purchase an item ($45) and will submit it for approval at next meeting. DD4 also needs 6 volunteers to cater the women’s lunch at our parish annex on April 20 and is looking for volunteers to run the hospitality room. He expects Bishop Daly to be the Supreme representative and speak at Saturday dinner. Dinner tickets will be $25 per plate for Friday and Saturday nights. There is a 4th degree on March 16th, place was not known. Ted Arellano will be our new field agent and is working the Boise area with Bruce Wilson.

GUEST SPEAKERS:

District Deputy (see above)

GOOD OF THE ORDER:

Ross Borden, a state legislative liaison, updated us on Noah’s law, which passed the Senate this past week. Noah’s law, if passed, will make it a felony in the State of Idaho to cause injury to a woman that results in the death of her unborn child. This bill is an important step in the recognition of the rights of the unborn. There is a competing bill, sponsored by Planned Parenthood that apparently failed to pass the House committee.

Mary Chase died, funeral on Monday. Nancy Miller, Louise’s niece died. Remember their families in your prayers.

Father Dennis thanked us for DDP donations and led us in the closing prayer.