
FATHER WILLIAM J. MITCHELL ASSEMBLY 3817
Meeting Minutes
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Meeting Minutes
February 13th Members Meeting
Michael Grimes – Faithful Navigator
Faithful Friar SK Lawrence J Merta Absent
Faithful Navigator SK Michael J Grimes Present
Faithful Captain SK Edward R Padilla Present
Faithful Pilot SK Richard J Polfliet Absent
Faithful Comptroller SK Clarence Jordan Absent
Faithful Scribe SK Manuel H Escarcega Absent
Faithful Purser SK Michael Miller Present
Inner Sentinel SK Daniel T Naegele Present
Outer Sentinel SK (Vacant)
Faithful Admiral SK Mark P Goetz Absent
Three Year Trustee SK Martin Koreck Absent
Two Year Trustee SK Hector Ortiz Absent
One Year Trustee SK Gerald Walsh Present
Assembly Order of Business February 13, 2023
Call to Order – Opening Ceremonies at 7:00 PM.
12 Members present.
Opened meeting in the Fourth section.
Deacon Conn led Our Father prayer.
Sir Knights recited “Pledge of Allegiance” to our flag.
Report of the Faithful Friar – FR Merta No Report
Minutes of previous meeting accepted as written – SK Schevers.
Second by SK Smith. Minutes Approved.
Faithful Navigator’s Communications – SK Michael Grimes.
DUES: Note to be a member of 4th degree you must be a member in good standing in Council. Do not let your membership lapse!
Council 7904 Dues $ 30 Assy 3817 Dues $ 40 (separate checks)
Flagpole – Schedule repair in March. Enlarge hole/ add cement.
SK Sylvester “Nick” Lanners donated his sword to a new Honor Guard.
Raffle for a new uniform (will include SK Lanners sword)
SK Marcus Ray has the raffle tickets. $20
Regalia update (overheard conversation from Supreme Sean Halpin) – Regalia Not authorized to wear at SK Activities – You May be buried wearing regalia.
4th Degree Civic Award
Conduct and report 4 patriotic programs.
Visit Bob Protz – Deceased 2/8/23 (Dick Polfliet)
Visit John W Hunt – Leisure World (Jerry Walsh)
Visit Ted Papuzza Discovery Point (Jerry Walsh)
Birthday cards Oldest Knight J Hunt (Jerry Walsh)
Enter the “To Be A Patriot” competition
3 best patriotic programs conducted.
Flagpole Installation / dedication
Red – White – Blue Mass
TBD
Meet the assembly new member goal of 7% 6 (?) new members.
Report of Faithful Comptroller. SK Clarence Jordan No Report
Report of Faithful Purser. SK Michael Miller
- Checking $ 2,924.51
- Chalice Fund $ 56
- Flag Fund $ 4,080.74
Report of Committees.
- Chalice Chairman – SK Mark Goetz No Report
- Respect Life Chairman – SK Ed Padilla
- Membership Director – SK Hector Ortiz No Report
- Color Corps Commander – SK Hector Ortiz No Report
- Quartermaster – SK Michael Grimes
- Order red Shirts – Contact FN Michael Grimes – No increase in cost.
- Order Badges – Contact FN Michael Grimes
Report of Trustees.
- No Report
- Report of the Holy Cross Council 7904 – GK/ SK Marcus Ray
- Discussed Lenten Soup – SK Smith
- Discussed Council Fund raiser – at BJ Restaurant
Fourth Degree – SK Michael Grimes
- Next meeting March 20
The Good of Order – Prayer List – No additions
Proceeded to close the meeting.
The closing prayer led by Deacon Conn
Assembly duly closed at 7:50 PM
The 50/50 Door Prize to Chalice Fund $ 26.00
Michael Grimes – Faithful Navigator
Email: Michael.Grimes7904@outlook.com
Cell: 480-688-5718
Vivat Jesus
Holy Cross Catholic Church / 1244 South Power Road / Mesa, AZ 85206
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Michael Grimes – Faithful Navigator
Father William J. Mitchell Assembly 3817
Email: Michael.Grimes7904@outlook.com
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