FR. Thomas F.B. Carroll Council 4566
 of the
Knights of Columbus ​
(516) 284-9129

 

 

 

 

 

Section 1. The Grand Knight will have the duty as early as practicable before each meeting, to file with the Recorder a list of candidates to be voted upon at a future meeting and the Recorder shall incorporate such information in the notice of said meeting to be sent to the members.

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Section 2. At the end of the semi-annual period, the Board of Trustees shall meet and audit the books of this Council and shall, at the first regular business meeting of each semi-annual period make a full report of their findings, including the receipts and disbursements of the money of this Council for the previous semi-annual period, the balance on hand to the credit of each fund at the end of each semi-annual period, and the assets and liabilities of this Council,  The Grand Knight shall issue the call for such meeting of the Board of Trustees.

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Section 3. The Recorder shall file all reports in a filing book to be provided for that purpose and the same shall be presented as a part of the records of this Council.

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Section 1. The Regular meeting of the Council shall be held on the First and Third Tuesday of the month.  The First Meeting of the Month will be a business meeting and the Second Meeting of the Month will be a Social Meeting.  During July, August, and September, by vote of the Council. The First Meeting of the Month may be annulled.  All meetings shall commence at 7:30 P.M. and Twelve members shall constitute a quorum at business meetings.

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Section 2. The following shall form part of the order of business and procedure at regular business meetings of this council:

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  1. Call to Order

 2. Opening Prayer

 3. Pledge of Allegiance

 4. Read and Approve Minutes of the Prior Meeting

 5. Chaplain's Message

 6. Grand Knight's Report

 7. Financial Report

•       Reading of Bills and Communication

•       Treasurer Report

•       Financial Secretary Report

 8. Membership Report

•       Balloting of Candidates for Admission or Transfer

 9. Other Reports

•         Programs

•         Committees

•         Fourth Degree

•         Insurance Agent

•         District Deputy

•         Other

10. Unfinished Business (motions carried over from previous meetings)

11. New Business (new motions including elections)

•         Bills Not Previously Approved

12. Good of the Order

13. Lecturer’s Reflection (optional)

14. Grand Knight’s Summary

15. Closing Prayer (including intentions for sick or distressed members): Prayer for

Canonization of Blessed Michael McGivney or Litany of Blessed Michael McGivney

16. Adjournment

 

Section 3. Special business meetings shall be convened as follows: by a vote of the Council at a preceding regular business meeting: by direction of the Grand Knight; by the Grand Knight upon the written request of six members, which request shall state the object of the meeting.  Due notice of special business meetings and purpose shall be given to each member in the usual way.

Section 4. The following shall be the order of business and procedure at special business meetings.

        1. Call to Order.

        2. Prayer.

        3. Pledge of Allegiance.

        4. Roll Call of Officers.

        5. Special Order of Business.

        6. Prayer.

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Section 4. It shall be the duty of all officers to attend each meeting of the Council.  In case of the inability of any officer to attend a meeting, due notice shall be given to the Grand Knight and arrangements made to have all necessary books in the possession of another officer who will be at the meeting.  If a Chair Officer is absent from a meeting, the presiding officer shall designate a member to act for him. 

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Section 5. At each and every meeting, whether regular or special, the flag of the Council and the flag of the United States of America shall be prominently displayed during the entire meeting.

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Upon sending notice of suspension to the Supreme Secretary, the Financial Secretary shall immediately send to the suspended member notice of his suspension, including the date and reason therefor, and to each member suspended for non-payment of dues or assessments, he shall send a blank

form of application for reinstatement.

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