President's Message

May 2011 Message

 

I have three key topics for this month; Chapter officer changes, summary of the recently completed State Convention in San Diego, an upcoming San Jose Chapter officers elections.

First, I have taken over the position of Chapter President, effective as of May 8 2011.  Brother Ralph Manfredo has been removed from his position as Chapter President due to violation of the Supreme Chapter Constitution Law, specifically Chapter XVIII SEC. 161(23) (Appeal for Political Support) which states: 162.23 Issuing appeal for, or soliciting by virtue of his membership in the Knights Of Columbus, aid, or assistance or support by or in behalf of or announcing candidates for public office, or candidates for office (including delegates to States and Supreme councils)  in other society or body or in the Order,; fine, suspension or expulsion.

State Deputy, Ivan Reek, made the final decision on type of punishment for this violation of constitution law.  Brother Ralph has the Right to Appeal the judgment and remains a brother in good standing.  He now retains the position of "Past Chapter President".  Please congratulate our Past Chapter President Ralph Manfredo on a job well done for this past term.

The State Convention in San Diego has come and gone with decent amount of San Jose delegates in attendance.  I heard of several San Jose Knights in attendance but didn't see them during the business meeting or at the hospitality suite; I hope you had a good time.  Here is a brief summary of the convention:

  • The business meetings were short and to the point
  • There were "no" changes to State Constitutions By-Laws
  • The opening and closing masses had an "extra-ordinary" amount of clergy in attendance due efforts by State Chaplain Rev. Mel Long & Supreme Director of Chaplain Programs & Development Rev. John P. Grace, O.S.A.

The entertainment evening was surprising fun and more professional than past events (based on feedback from entertainment industry insiders).

The election of new State Officers for CY 2011-2012 has been completed.  The elected officers will resume their positions as of July 1st, 2011.  The election results are as follows:

   
State Deputy elect: Charles Clark
State Secretary:elect: Dr. Ray Wariner
State Treasurer elect: Timothy Carvalho
State Advocate elect: Avelino (Abe) Doliente
State Warden elect: Ed Huestis

Finally, please read about the changes for the upcoming chapter elections.

Is your council ready to vote?

Sincerely,

Thomas M. Schulte,

President

San Jose Chapter #5

 

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