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2019 Convention Proceedings KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS WASHINGTON STATE COUNCIL 116th Annual Convention May 17-19, 2019 PRE-CONVENTION ACTIVITIES FRIDAY MAY 17th, 2019 (Friday Morning) State Deputy Bob Baemmert hosted a separate appreciation event for the District Deputies, State Chairmen, and State Officers for their dedication and good works this past fraternal year. State Deputy Baemmert called each individual forward to thank them. In conjunction with that, First Lady Valerie assisted with the passing out of gifts and Certificates of Appreciation, as he recognized each individual. FRIDAY MAY 17th (1st SESSION) 12:30 to 4:00 PM CREDITIALS COMMITTEE Prior to the opening of the session, the Credentials Committee will distribute the District Roll Call sheets to each District Deputy and collect the same following the District Deputy’s polling of delegates. CALL TO ORDER The State Deputy, Bob Baemmert, called to order the 1st business session of this the 116th Annual Meeting of the Washington State Council. He advised all sessions, unless otherwise announced, will be in the 3rd section. PRESENTATION OF THE FASCES The State Deputy then instructed the State Warden, Tom Williams, to return the Fasces to the salutation table. Thereafter, he asked the Warden if all present were in possession of a current membership card in the third degree. The State Warden confirmed that all present were in possession of a current 3rd Degree card. PRESENTATION OF THE COLORS and the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Next the Colors were presented by the fourth Degree members and the State Warden led all in the Pledge of Allegiance. The State Deputy then dismissed the Fourth Degree members with thanks. The State Deputy continued: Brothers, Kendrick Castillo, the son of Brother John Castillo of Council 4844 in southwest Denver, was three days from graduating from high school. He was a friend to everyone and looked after people on the margins. On May 7th, two students pulled out guns in his classroom and started shooting. Kendrick, with no regard to his personal safety, charged the shooters, knocked them down and disarmed them with the help of two other students. He received gunshot wounds and succumbed to his injuries, the only fatality of the shooting. Kendrick’s fellow students credit him with giving them time to escape the shooters and prevent even more bloodshed. Let us take a moment of silence to pray for Kendrick and his family during this most difficult time. A collection basket was later past to help with the funeral expenses for this brave young man. $1,108 was collected and will be deposited in the Kendrick Castillo Fund at Wells Fargo Bank. OPENING PRAYER The State Deputy opened this 116th State Convention with a prayer he wrote. Prayer cards were passed out to everyone in the meeting. WELCOME The State Deputy, Bob Baemmert, then greeted the delegation with the customary litany as follows: Supreme Representative & Director Arcie Lim, Brother visiting State Deputies, District Masters, State Officers, Past State Deputies, General Agents, State Directors and Chairmen, District Deputies, Grand Knights, Convention Delegates, Convention Guests, and Brother knights all! Afterwards, the State Deputy asked for a motion to absolve all following speakers from repeating this litany. A motion was made by 7907 and seconded by 12251. The motion passed. The State Deputy then further continued to welcome all the delegation and guests by saying: On behalf of the State Officers, I extend to you a warm welcome to Bellevue for this year’s State Convention. I am looking forward to catching up with my old friends and meeting new ones especially tonight. I hope that you will take the opportunity to do the same and I hope that you enjoy yourselves during this entire weekend. At the request of the State Deputy the State Warden then played a DVD greeting from our Supreme Knight, Carl A. Anderson. REVIEW THE ACTIVITIES FOR THIS FIRST SESSION Following his welcome, the State Deputy then gave a review of the afternoon’s activities about to unfold as follows: • Conduct a Roll Call – DD’s should have their District Roll Call sheets in hand. • Approval of the 115th Annual State Convention minutes • Appointment of committees • Roll call of State Officers • Introduction of Guests and Past State Deputies • Administrative rules and procedures will be explained by the State Secretary, including the Open Caucus, Supreme Convention, Privilege of the Floor, and Reports. • Transfer of the Baby Jewel • State Officer’s Reports • State Chairmen’s Reports • Open Caucus for Candidacy for State Office • Open Caucus for candidacy for Delegates to the Supreme Convention • I will ask for comments from our Visiting Dignitaries. • Then we will adjourn for the afternoon. APPOINTMENT OF CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE STATE DEPUTY: The Credentials Committee is appointed as published in the Convention Booklet and mailed to Grand Knights in April. CONDUCT ROLL CALL The State Deputy then asked the Credentials Committee please collect the District Roll Call sheets from our District Deputies and provide to the State Secretary for validation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The State Deputy asked the State Secretary to please read the minutes of the 115th Annual Meeting of the Washington State Council conducted in Pasco, Washington, and then offered to entertain a motion to accept the minutes as published in the proceedings and distributed at the Summer Leadership Meeting moved by Council 8476 and seconded by Council 12002. The motion was adopted. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS The State Deputy stated, all committees are appointed as published in the Convention Booklet and mailed to the Grand Knights in April, plus the following committees: 1. Good of the Order Committee – Wayne Hogan, Chairman 2. Tellers Committee – PSDs APPOINTMENT OF PARLIAMENTARIAN The State Deputy then appointed State Advocate Greg Mahoney as the State Parliamentarian for the duration of the 116th Annual Meeting of the Washington State Council. ROLL CALL OF STATE OFFICERS The State Secretary called the roll of State Officers and the Worthy State Warden answered: State Deputy Robert J. Baemmert Present State Chaplain Reverend Kenneth St. Hilaire Excused State Secretary Patrick L. Kelley Present State Treasurer Kim L. Washburn Present State Advocate Gregory S. Mahoney Present State Warden Thomas C. Williams Present Immediate Past State Deputy Eddie L. Parazoo Present PENNIES FOR HEAVEN RAFFLE The State Deputy announced that the PFH Chairman Tim Coyle has raffle tickets for $1.00 each for the drawing on Sunday morning for various prizes. Chairman Tim commented that there will be three prizes in the drawing on Sunday. EXCUSE COMMITTEES The State Deputy then excused the Good of the Order Committee which will meet in Board Room 2, when necessary, as called by the GOTO Chairman. MASS INFORMATION The State Deputy announced our Annual Memorial Mass will be held with our State Chaplain Kenneth St. Hilaire here at the hotel in Salon Room A, B & C. Collections will be taken up by the Ushers at the Memorial Mass and will go to Sacred Heart Radio. INTRODUCTIONS OF GUESTS The State Deputy introduced several special guests with us this weekend. They are: 1. Supreme Director Arcie Lim. 2. State Deputy, Ming Lau and his wife FL Marianne representing British Columbia & the Yukon Territory. 3. State Deputy from Oregon Francis Mohr and his wife, FL Tay. 4. George Mesina representing Idaho as State Treasurer. 5. Western WA District Master, Larry Shaw and his wife Jeannie. 6. Eastern WA District Master, Darrell Henn and his wife Kathy. 7. General Agent Jarrod Roth, and his wife Amy and several field agents. The State Deputy then stated our distinguished guests will have the opportunity to address you at various times during the Convention today, Saturday and Sunday. He thanked all for coming to our State Convention. INTRODUCTION OF LIVING PAST STATE DEPUTIES The State Deputy introduced our very distinguished living Past State Deputies, in order of their service to the State Council, not necessarily by age. 1. Harold G. Westby, 1970-1972 and Former Supreme Warden. 2. John R. Klein, 1981-1983 (Not present) 3. Edward J. Mertens, 1991-1993 (Not present) 4. Everett J. Roberts, 1997-1999 5. Fred J. Abraham, 1999-2001, and former Supreme Director (Not Present). 6. Wayne C. Hogan 2001-2003, and former Vice Supreme Master 7. Patrick M. Maloney, 2003-2005, and Former Supreme Membership & Programs Coordinator. 8. Karl A. Hadley, 2005-2007, and Former Vice Supreme Master 9. John L. Walker, 2007-2009, and current Executive Director. 10. John M. Wallace, 2009-2011 11. Donald J. McBride, 2011-2013 12. George H. Czerwonka, 2013-2015 We are honored to have you here in attendance with us. We have a very unique group of PSD’s. You are an excellent source of support and advice. Our PSD’s speak in one voice-that is the voice of the Chairman of the Good of the Order Committee, PSD Wayne Hogan. I thank you all for your support and advice this year. We salute you and your distinguished service to our Order and the State Council and we do value your attendance at this year’s State Convention. TRANSFER OF BABY JEWEL The State Deputy called Grand Knight, Darren Johnson, of Yelm Council 17152 for our first new council of the year to receive the Baby Jewel from Steve Schweyen, GK of St. Peter Council 16690 in Seattle. Steve is also the DD of District 15. DD22, Al Reponte, was asked to join Darren since 17152 will be in district 22 for now. The State Council proudly awarded the Baby Jewel and was advised it is to be worn at every official function until another new Council relieves you of that honor. The PFH Barrel was given to them along with signed history books.
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