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, Fr. Sinclair.
Roll Call of Officers
- All Board members present or accounted for.
- Guests include James Kubinski (International Administrator), Lawrence Stewart, and Luis Torres (Puerto Rico State President).
Reading of the Minutes
- Minutes of previous Executive Board meeting were read and accepted.
Officers Reports
- International Chaplain, Fr. Sinclair:
- Father Sinclair said that he will in all likelihood be in Ireland during the Rally in 2025. However, he may be able to join the meeting via Skype or Starlink.
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He also stated that he and some Brother Knights had done a Rosary Run covering 5 different Churches followed by lunch.
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Also, He and a group of Brother Knights will be taking part in transferring the Silver Rose in the upcoming week.
- USA National President, Angelo Chiodo:
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Brother Angelo had nothing new to report.
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- USA National Vice President-Mountain TimeZone, Judd Hopkins:
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Brother Judd had nothing new to report.
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- International Advocate, Walter Winkle:
- Brother Walter stated he had an email from New Mexico which he forwarded to Brother Bob who answered the questions asked and then returned the email to Brother Walter who then forwarded it to the State Officer in New Mexico who had originally sent it.
- Brother Walter than read the questions that were asked to the board. The Board then discussed the sending of a letter to all the State Deputies explaining who we are as Knights on Bikes and asking what can we do to help them within their states. It was then discussed how to contact the State Deputies and their Officers. Should we use email to send out the letter or send it via the USPO.
- The letter has been written, and we are currently waiting for a final draft to be approved before it is sent out.
- USA National Vice President-Pacific TimeZone, Paul Padilla:
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Brother Paul reported that things are slow and steady. He also stated that Hawaii currently has no State President for KonB and a new one needs to be appointed. He is currently trying to contact the person who is to be the new State President.
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Brother Paul then reported that he held a Pacific Time Zone meeting that was attended by approximately 30 members, and it went well.
- Brother Monk, who also attended the meeting, also reported that the meeting was successful.
- PODs in California hold monthly meetings. As far as California is concerned the idea of forming an MM is dead in the water. Otherwise, everything in California is business as usual.
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Brother Paul stated that we have to take new applicants seriously. It appears to be a bit of a give and take with new members as a group we need to keep involved with new members and keep everyone active. No follow through with new members has led to some of the problems that we have today.
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- International President, Bob “Ace” Bagley:
- Brother Bob stated that the current Michigan State Deputy has absolutely no interest in seeing an MM in his state.
- USA National Vice President-Eastern TimeZone, Monk:
- Brother Monk stated that in regards to formation of MM’s it appears that this idea is dying out. All else, including planning for the 2025 Rally in Florida, is going well in the Eastern TimeZone region.
- USA National Vice President-Central TimeZone, Brian Rohrbaugh:
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Brother Brian had nothing new to report.
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- International President, Bob “Ace” Bagley:
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- Canadian National President, John Vidal:
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Brother John V. had nothing new to report. He asked if it is possible to rent a Bike for the Rally. Brother George (Florida State President) stated that he would look into it.
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- Canadian National President, John Vidal:
New Business
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Old Business
- 2025 International Rally
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Brother George, Florida State President, stated that Florida is excited about the 2025 Rally.
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Hoping for about 150 bikes.
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It is requested that KonB members attending register for the rally as soon as they are able to do so. This helps with the planning.
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It is asked to have registrations in by May 1, 2025. Registration takes place online (CLICK THIS LINK).
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- Staying at the hotel is not a requirement for the rally. Website for the RV Park is http://www.stagecouchrv.
com. You will be able to park RVs and trailers in the hotel parking lot, but there are no hookups. -
Plans as of now include a lot of riding. Dinner will be at the hotel. The Calendar of events breakdown is on the FL KonB website. (CLICK THIS LINK)
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Brother George than went over the plans to have shirts and hats available for the Rally.
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Canadian Brothers will be able to pay at the door It was than discussed about creating a link to help members room share if they want.
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Brother George also stated that the FL Clergy is on board and plans on taking part in the Rally.
- Brother Angelo than stated that Brother George is doing a fantastic job.
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It was suggested that we get Brother James, International Administrator, a list of those members who have passed in the last four years so we can hold an an appropriate memorial in their honor.
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Comments from the Floor
- Brother Luis, Puerto Rico State President, apologized for missing meetings.
- He is working with the new State Deputy to help get KonB up and running in PR. He has a planning meeting with the State Deputy on 29 Nov 24. An MM in PR has approached KonB about making a joint run with KonB and the Knights of Columbus on 1 Dec 24. Brother Luis would also like to have a ceremony for new members.
- Brother Paul suggested that Brother Luis contact Brother Monk about setting up a ceremony.
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Father Sinclair stated that in the Book of Blessings there is a blessing for organizations. He suggested talking with your Parish Priest to see which Blessing he thinks is best.
- Brother Lawrence Stewart reported that members from Texas will be going to New Mexico to pick up the Silver Rose and bring it back to Texas. It was stated that Brother Lawrence is doing a great job and to keep up the good works.
- Brother James asked if any states were interested in hosting the 2027 Rally other than Michigan. A reminder will go out reminding states if they want to hold the rally, they need to submit a proposal to the membership at the 2025 Rally for a vote by the membership. Brother James Kubinski will send out this information via the KonB mass emailer.
- Remember that Group me can be used to communicate within KonB and the site is open to everyone. A reminder will be sent out so all members know that it is available. Brother James Kubinski will send out this information via the KonB mass emailer.
Closing Prayer
- Closing Prayer offered by International Chaplain, Fr. Sinclair.
Meeting Adjourned
- The meeting was adjourned by International President, Bob “Ace” Bagley at 2030 EST.