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These appointments are found on pages 16-17. The State Deputy then called upon State Secretary Boudreaux for the presentation of the minutes of the last State Council Meeting. The State Secretary moved that due to the length of these minutes, that the minutes be referred to the Minutes Committee without reading them. The motion was seconded by Nolan LeBlanc, Jr. Council 1087, Donaldsonville. State Deputy Davidson then recognized Grand Knight Anthony W. Busby, Council 6326, Denham Springs, Chairman of the Minutes Committee for his committee’s report. Upon his conclusion, Brother Bernard moved for the acceptance of the minutes committee report. The motion was seconded by Joseph David, Council 5166, Delcambre. The complete report of the Minutes Committee can be found on page 48. CYLA Awards were then presented. A complete list of CYLA Awards can be found in the Awards Section of these proceedings beginning on page 111. The State Deputy moved to close the open session to conduct business outside the normal scope of the third degree.The motion was seconded by Justin Lancon, Council 11792, New Iberia. Business conducted included Squires, Louisiana Knight Foundationon and Bishop Greco Foundation. These reports can be found in the reports section. Also while in recess, Lafayette attorney Glenn Armentor made a presentation on his newly created Scholarship Program and invoked the Knights to help nominate senior students for his award. The convention was reconvened at 11:45am Being recognized for this purpose, State Deputy Davidson then announced that a number of communications have been received. He moved that these communications be referred to the Felicitations Committee without reading and/or debate. This motion was seconded by Justin Lancon, Council 11792, New Iberia. The report of the Felicitations Committee can be found on page 42. At this time, the State Deputy then called for reports of State Officers. He requested State Secretary Ronnie Boudreaux assume the chair for the purpose of introducing the State Deputy, and requesting his rendering of the State Deputy Report. State Deputy Davidson then presented his report, encompassing the myriad of activities, projects, programs, and undertakings of Columbianism in the Louisiana Jurisdiction during the past fraternal year. Upon completion of that report, the State Deputy was accorded a standing ovation from the State Council. Easton Pitre, Council 9000, Golden Meadow, moved for the adoption of the report. Maurice Evans, Council 7355, Houma, seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously. The complete report of the State Deputy is reproduced in these proceedings beginning on page 18. State Secretary Boudreaux then requested that the State Deputy again assume the chair and this was accomplished. State Deputy Davidson then called upon State Secretary Ronnie Boudreaux, Council 10902, New Iberia, to render his report and recognized him for this purpose. The State Secretary then rendered a detailed report to the assembly. Upon his conclusion, Boudreaux moved that the report be received with thanks, and it be referred to the appropriate committees. The motion to adopt the report was made by Joseph David, Council 5166, Delcambre, and was seconded by John Hebert, Council 7050, Rynella. The motion carried unanimously. Reproduced in these proceedings, the State Secretary report as of June 30, 2010, begins on page 24. The report of the State Treasurer was then called for by the State Deputy, who recognized State Treasurer John Boudreaux for that purpose. State Treasurer Boudreaux presented his report, stating that the report to be reproduced in the minutes of this convention would be as of June 30, 2010. When he concluded his report, Boudreaux moved for its acceptance and reference to appropriate committees. Fred Zabrowski, Council 1357, Natchitoches, moved to adopt the report, and it was seconded by Nolan LeBlanc, Council 1087, Donaldsonville.. The motion carried without dissent. The full report of the State Treasurer, as of June 30, 2010, can be found in these minutes beginning on page 26. The State Deputy then called for the report of the State Advocate Paul deMahy, Council 1276, St. Martinville. The State Advocate report was read and upon its conclusion moved for the acceptance of his 10
eport. Mike Arabie, Council 12060, Thibodaux, moved for the adoption of the report. Seconded by Brad Picard, Council 8978, Sulphur, the motion unanimously carried. Reproduction of these minutes appear in this report beginning on page 30. State Deputy Davidson then called for the report of the State Warden, recognizing State Warden Vernon Ducote, Council 8342, Prairieville, for this purpose. State Warden Ducote presented his report and upon its conclusion, he moved for its acceptance. The motion for acceptance was then presented by Nolan LeBlanc, Sr., Council 1087, Donaldsonville, and was seconded by Nolan LeBlanc, Jr., Council 1087, Donaldsonville. The motion carried without dissent. The report of the State Warden can be found starting on page 31. Calling for the report of the State Office Administrator, the State Deputy then recognized Robert Boudreaux, Council 3202, Lafayette, for this purpose. The State Office Administrator then rendered his report. Upon its completion, Leonard Boudreaux, Council 4787, Hathaway, moved for its adoption and reference to appropriate committees. Seconded by Harry Jones, Council 3015, Sulphur. The motion carried unanimously. The full report of the State Office Administrator is reproduced in these proceedings, beginning on page 32. State Deputy Davidson then called for the report of the Master of the Fourth Degree, recognizing Master Gerard Thomas for this purpose. Master Thomas presented his report and upon its conclusion, he moved for its acceptance. The motion for acceptance was then presented by Jonathan Landry, Council 10606, Belle Rose, and was seconded by Francis Zabrowski, Council 1357, Natchitoches. The motion carried without dissent. The report of the Master can be found starting on page 80. MDF Awards were then presented. A complete list of MDF Awards can be found in the Awards Section of these proceedings beginning on page 110. Under “special orders” of the State Council’s By-Laws, in Section 6:1, the State Deputy then called for nomination for officers of the State Council and representative and alternate representatives of the State Council to the Annual Supreme Council Meeting. With the new balloting and counting procedure, all nominations will also be closed on the first day. He explained that our by-laws allow a maximum of three minutes for making a nomination and that nominations shall not be seconded. Davidson emphasized that all nominators must submit a written report of their respective nominees’ names along with mailing addresses, council numbers and membership numbers to the State Secretary; and if the nomination is for State Deputy or insurance representative, a Knights of Columbus insurance certificate number of the nominee must also be provided in the written report. The State Deputy further advised that the ballots would list candidates in alphabetical order. Besides those Knights of Columbus already entitled to the floor, any third degree member in good standing can be granted the privileges of the floor for the purpose of submitting a nomination; however, such action must be approved by the assembly. Printed nomination forms are available at the State Secretary’s Registration Desk. Davidson then opened the floor for nomination for State Officers and the following nominations were received: State Deputy: State Secretary: State Treasurer: State Advocate: State Warden : State Warden : Ronnie L. Boudreaux, Council 10902, New Iberia Nominated by: Timothy Boudreaux, Council 10902, New Iberia John F. Boudreaux, Council 7557, Broussard Nominated by: George Martin, Council 7557, Broussard Vernon Ducote, Council 8342, Prairieville Nominated by: Rennan Duffour, Council 2409, Luling Paul deMahy, Council 1276, St. Martinville Nominated by: Larry Comeaux, Council 8901, Lafayette Donald R. Ducote, Council 13349, Waggaman Nominated by: Joel Ocmand, Council 2436, Reserve James F. Riente, Jr., Council 7856, St. Francisville Nominated by: Paul Gagnet, Council 1437, New Orleans 11
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Report of Community Program To: The
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The 24 Finalists for the 2010 Compe
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As I submit this report, I would be
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Report of Greco Memorial Foundation
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Report of Marian Hour of Prayer Pro
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Report of the Master of the Fourth
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GROUP WINNERS OF MDF CAMPAIGN 2009
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THE TOOL BOX St. Joseph had a tool
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In addition, we handed out a Pro-Li
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Report of Scouting Program To: The
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Report of Squires Chairman To: The
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Report of Youth Director To the off
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There were eight councils in the st
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Daniel Baker Supreme Board Member Y
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Prosper Toups Family of the Year Wi
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Alyssa Watkins CYLA Girl Winner Wor
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Christina Zeringue Pro Life Oratory
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Awards CHURCH 100 POINTS: Marquette
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For the 37th consecutive year, the
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Our state membership program began
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COUNCIL ACTIVITY: 250 Brother Knigh
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CoNo City A B C D E F G H I J K 289
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