EB Meeting Minutes from November 26, 2023

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  • Meeting Called to Order
    • Executive Board Meeting called to order by International President, Bob “Ace” Bagley, at 19:00 EST
  • Opening Prayer
    • Opening Prayer offered by International Chaplain, Father Sinclair.
  • Roll Call of Officers
    • All Board members present or accounted for.
  • Reading of the Minutes
    • Minutes of September 24, 2023 were read and accepted. There was one addition in regards to Dodger Stadium Protest, that being the relieving of Bishop Strickland of his duties.
  • Officers Reports
    • International Chaplain, Father Sinclair, stated that we need to work the Texas State President to get KonB members realigned with KonB International.
    • International Chaplain, Father Sinclair, stated that members took part in the Annual Nun Run and a Rosary Run where they prayed for unity within KonB. They also rode to Louisiana to pick up the Silver Rose and have a Stations of the Cross Ride in planning for Good Friday.
    • International President, Bob Bagley, stated  that the Call to Holiness Ride went very well with members from North America coming to Michigan to take part in the ride and the seminar. He also stated that Cardinal Burke complimented KonB on their devotion.
    • International President, Bob Bagley, also stated that KonB Michigan had the following events coming up: Annual Michigan KonB Christmas Dec 1st to 3rd 2023, as well as the the Feast of Corpus Christi, which is the 1st week of June.  Michigan is also starting an State Rally that will be held in August near Traverse City.
    • Canadian National President, Johnny Vidal, stated that Canada will be doing Christmas in July again in 2024 and he had no information on the Rosary Run at this time.
    • International Advocate, Dennis Mailloux, had nothing to report and thanked everyone for the prayers while he’s been sick.
    • USA National VP-Central Time Zone, Brian Rohrbaugh, had nothing new to report at this time. Work has been keeping him extremely busy.
    • USA National VP-Mountain Time Zone, Judd Hopkins, had nothing to report.
    • USA National VP-Pacific Time Zone, Paul Padilla, stated that the Silver Rose went very well and they had a great deal of participation from Knights on Bikes members. He also stated that KonB received a letter from 4th Degree congratulating them for all their work.  He also stated that 17 members attended the State Convention and were well received.  There are members planning on riding to San Francisco to take part in The March for Life.
  • New Business
    • Deceased Brother
      • There was a moment of silence held for a recently deceased Canadian Member, Wayne Cormier.
    • New Member
      • New KonB member, Luis Torres of Puerto Rico, introduced himself to the board. Brother Luis is a 3rd Degree member and is excited to be joining KonB with his fellow KofC members from Puerto Rico.
      • International Chaplain, Father Sinclair welcomed brother Torres to KonB.
  • Old Business
    • Translating Bylaws into Spanish:
      • International Advocate, Dennis Mailloux, stated that he is working on it but getting the correct translation for some of the words has been an issue.
      • Brother Lawrence stated he is willing to help out with the translation.
      • USA National VP-Pacific Time Zone, Paul Padilla, and Brother Luis Torres, stated that they will help with the translation also.
      • Brother Lawrence suggested we approach Brother Jesus Chavez to work on the translation to help keep his mind busy. Brother Jesus Chavez responded that he would enjoy doing this and we’ll start on it in a new week.
      • Brother Luis Torres stated that KonB patches can be in English, but he really needs the bylaws in Spanish for his members. Brother Lawrence stated that they need to be translated directly to help the new members understand KonB.
      • Brother Luis Torres stated that Knights on Bikes will be very active within Puerto Rico. They are planning an event from January 12 to January 14 to introduce Knights on Bikes.  International Advocate, Dennis Mailloux, stated that if there are any issues to contact him directly.
      • Brother Lawrence stated that our Founder, Brother Raymond Medina, is from Puerto Rico originally and he will provide Brother Luis Torres with his information so they can talk.
      • International Chaplain, Father Sinclair, stated that he thinks the translation into Spanish is a good idea, especially if we want to expand into Mexico.
    • KonB Trademark:
      • International President, Bob Bagley, stated that the trademark had gone through and Knights on Bikes holds the trademark for the patch, crest, name and motto.
      • The lawyers will supply a cease and desist letter to be sent out and we must decide who to send it to.
      • International Presdient, Bob Bagley, then read the names of the 42 members who are currently suspended from KonB.
      • After much discussion it was decided that the letters should only go out to the 19 members who created the issues within our organization to start with.
      • USA National VP-Pacific Time Zone, Paul Padilla, stated that we should include Brother Enrique Bonilla on this list also.
      • The trademark lawyers will be handling the letters.
    • KonB Crests Supplier:
      • International Presdient, Bob Bagley, and USA National President, Angelo Chiodo, will be meeting with Chris (owner) from Ringolde to discuss keeping them on as our provider for patches. Chris doesn’t like what’s going on (regarding suspended members) and also stated she doesn’t own the rights to the cross we wear on the back of our vest.
      • Brother Lawrence Stewart stated that the Ringolde people are good people caught in a bad situation.
    • KonB Texas:
      • Brother Lawrence Stewart also stated that with everything going on in Texas their District Deputies would like KonB members in Texas to work with KonB International. He also stated that the District Deputies informed the State President of Texas that he has no power within the Knights of Columbus.
      • It was suggested that Knights on Bikes should make an appearance at the Knights of Columbus State meeting in Texas in May. This way we can let members know everything that is taking place within their State and Country.
      • International Chaplain, Father Sinclair, stated that he thinks this is a good idea.
      • International President, Bob Bagley, stated that Texas will need a new State President and suggested Brother Mike Savage would be a good point person for appointing or electing a new State President.
    • 2025 International Rally in Florida:
      • At this time there is no new information on the 2025 Rally that is being held in Florida.
      • Brother Lawrence Stewart stated that if nothing else we need to get the dates for the Rally locked down so members and their families can start planning their attendance.
    • Addition of Disclaimer:
      • It was suggested that Knights on Bikes add a disclaimer similar to that being used by the Knights of Columbus Latin Mass page. Brother Dennis stated that he will review it and see if we need to use a disclaimer.
      • USA National VP-Mountain Time Zone, Judd Hopkins, feels that the current mission statement States everything that needs to be said.
      • At this time we will table the discussion of the disclaimer until further research is accomplished and we will revisit it at a later date. Also we will place the Rally under old business and revisit it at the next meeting.
  • Closing Prayer
    • Closing Prayer offered by International Chaplain, Father Sinclair.
  • Meeting Adjourned
    • The meeting was adjourned by International President, Bob Bagley, at 20:10 EST.