KJT Minutes 1.27.2008

KJT Minutes 1.27.2008
Society #126

Call to order at 1:10 PM in the Family room of Sts. Peter and Paul Church in New Braunfels, Texas. The meeting was attended by 10 senior members, 1 junior member, and a guest - State Director, Henry Netardus.

President Darrel Havel opened the meeting with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.

Secretary Report
Denise Cook read the minutes of the December 9, 2007 meeting. The motion to approve was made by Glen Cook and was seconded my Mary Tymrak. The motion carried.

Treasurer Report
The report was given by Treasurer Frank Havel. Statewide the KJT collected $30,123 for priests. The ending balance for Society #126 was $917.81 on 12.31.2007.

The motion to approve the report was made by Denise Cook and was seconded by Ray Martini. The motion carried.

Miscellaneous Notes
President Havel asked State KJT President Elo Goerig about the "put up or shut up" comment. President Goering replied, "I don't recall". Open issue closed.

Referendum Notes
President Havel sent President Goering e-mails asking about the referendum procedures.The procedures follow election by-laws for officers. President Havel wants different rules. President Goering stated we are going to use elections rules. A separate company will be formed to sell auto, fire, etc. that the organization cannot sell since they are not fraternal.

Old Business
Alex Cook asked for a home office handout to give to the high school youth group. He was directed to the KJT website.

New Business
Meeting Dates were determined - these may change if we determine there is a conflict.
April 13, 2008
August 10, 2008 (Informational Dinner)
December 14, 2008
We will meet in the Family Room at Sts. Peter and Paul unless otherwise indicated.

Service hours sheet was passed around.

Referendum Issue - There was an overall discussion on remaining a Catholic Union. The by-laws allow directors to call a special referendum that must pass by 2/3.
In our society the referendum passed 11 to 2 - Bernice Martini sent in the form.

Fundraiser - Bake sale was discussed as too hard. Everyone liked the Santa picture idea.

State Director Netardus indicated we needed to do the Informational Dinner before October 31st, 2008. He was officially invited to our meeting on April 13, 2008.

Closing
Junell Havel moved to adjourn and it was seconded by Ray Martini.

2008 Calendar

All meetings will be held at the Sts. Peter and Paul family room unless otherwise noted.

April 17, 2008
August 10, 2008
December 14, 2008