Kiwanis Weekly Notes

Date: ___12 06 2018__

Program: Fundraisers and budget

Notes

Income from dues does not cover all expenses. We need successful fundraisers, and to re-evaluate how we plan to spend the income we have. For example, scholarships help two students, while Builders Club etc help many children.

Fundraisers in the works:

Bunco February 21 at the American Legion in Dunnellon

Peg will investigate parking at the Insurance Agency near the bank for the Manatee Festival January 21

Clark spoke with the Chamber of Commerce and has tentative approval for a mini-golf and bucket toss game. Application needs to be done on line. $105

Valentine’s Dinner

Event notes

Board meeting Dec 20 at 11am.

Christmas Party Dec 20, with a gift swap for $15 or less.

No meeting Dec 27

Project notes

Jim and Peg have 14 bikes and helmets ready for Boys and Girls Club; their Christmas party is Dec 21. We need to determine when they want them and how to deliver them.

People notes

Clark and Judy were away caring for family members.

Notes from 11/29/2018

Kiwanis Weekly Notes

Date: ___11.29.2018_____

Program: _Installation of Audrey Strahan as new member

Program notes

The installation was done with Peg and Margaret Williams, past LTG. Lynn did the pinning, and Peg gave the name badge.

Event notes

Tracy updated us on the status of our participation in the Manatee Festival, Jan 19 8am. Our proposals for food ordering ahead of time, and for charging a fee for assisting vendors with set-up have not been accepted. Those things “have never been done before.” Clark offered to talk with the Chamber staff and see what he can do. (Note: this is also a bowling date)

The Aktion Club (Dunnellon) Christmas Party will be Dec 18 at 5pm at First Presbyterian Church, 20641 Chestnut St, Dunnellon, FL 34431. Wish lists were distributed. Gifts should be $15 or less.

The next DCM is the Governor’s Visit; December 7 at Faith Presbyterian Church, 200 Mt Fair, Brooksville. 6pm, $25.

The Club Christmas Party will be Dec 20 at our usual meeting time. A gift to swap, $15 or less.

The next Board meeting is Dec 20 at 11am. 

Project notes

Bell ringing is on Dec 4 and 7 at Publix Homosassa. 2 hour shifts 8am – 4pm

Dec 4: Clark & Judy; Peg & Audrey; Mary & Wanda; Barb & Pam

Dec 7: Jim & ___ ; Peg & Gary; Barb & Pam; Nancy & Wanda

Note: one of Barb & Pam’s slots will be filled by an Aktion Club family (I don’t remember which day)

Weekly notes for November 15

Date: November 15, 2018

Program: __Board meeting review__

Treasurer’s Report: Administrative account balance: $5277; Service $2851. The Dragon Boat Festival income is $55

Kiwanis Day with the Rays: there is a proposal to get as many Kiwanians as possible to the game some day in June. Hoping for SLP attendance as well. Entrance $23. More info to come.

Dunnellon Aktion Club Christmas party: the members will identify a gift suggestion, Kiwanians will choose one or more persons to buy gifts for. Wrapped is helpful but not essential.

There was significant discussion about 2 proposals – Valentines and Manatee Festival

    1)    Kiwanis Heartfelt Valentines, a dinner for two or more Kiwanians and guests from each Club in the Division. Suggestions are needed for venues in the center of the Division. 

    2)    The Manatee Festival January 19-20. In the past we have cooked and served food. There is a suggestion that we offer a couple of games for children to play. Lecanto Key Club will be asked about assembling vendor booths. (Note: they are excited to do this!) 

    3)    Nancy is working on the Mini Grant Application.

    4)    Become a Sustaining Member. Go to http://floridakiwanisfoundation.org/ , click on Donate Now, enter Kiwanis Club of West Citrus and your information. Click Donate Now and you will be taken to the payment page. (Note that there are a couple of links that do not work. The one I have outlined worked for me today.)

Event notes: Club Christmas Party will be December 20. Wrapped gender neutral gift to share, $10 or so. As in the past, it will be a “Yankee Swap”.

People notes: Gary and Margaret were taking turns caring for a sick Garrett.

No meeting next week. Happy Thanksgiving! 

Notes from 11/1

Date: November 1, 2018

Members: _x_ Lynn, __ Mike F, _x_ Clark, _x_ Judy, _x_ Jim, _x_ Peg, _x_ Dick,

 __ Pam,    __ Wanda, _x_ Nancy, __ Barbara, __ Mary, __ Tracy, _x_ Gary,

_x_ Margaret, _x_ George, _x_ Audrey

Other ________________________

Guests, none

Speaker: __Lynn invited members to share memories of people for All Saints

Speaker notes

Lynn – Pam, a homebound parishioner who gave back to her; Margaret – Okey, a Kiwanian who brought her into Key Club leadership; Clark – Henry, John, Ray, and Bill, who showed him giving back; Peg – Aunt Charlotte for her smiles and courage;  Dick – Don Fineout, a Kiwanian who was Mr Kiwanis for many of us; Audrey – her father who was active in Kiwanis; Nancy – Don and Rita – good friends and neighbors

Event notes

Key Training Bowling on November 3 and 10
November 10 is also Dragon Boat Race, be there 8am, sell beverages

Possible Bunco in Feb – March 2019 at the Dunnellon American Legion Hall

Bell Ringing – We have been asked to staff Tues. Dec 4 and Fri. Dec 7 at the Homosassa Publix
Speaker next week is from CASA -- please bring diapers

Project notes

The Yard sale netted $315.70. Leftover merchandise was taken to Habitat and the Mission

BGCC will be in touch about the bikes in early December.

People notes

Peg is wearing a nice blue cast on her wrist from an accident and hopes it will come off in 3 weeks.

Wanda’s husband Jimmy has surgery Nov 2.

Notes from 10/18

Kiwanis Weekly Notes

Date ___October 18, 2018__

Members:  Lynn,  Clark,  Judy, Jim,  Peg,  Dick,  Pam,   Wanda,  Nancy, Barbara, Mary, Tracy, Gary,  Margaret

Guests:  Audrey

Speaker notes  ____Kate Betsko______ from _____League of Women Voters__

Kate told a little about the League, that it began when women were first able to vote, to be sure they were educated about how to vote and make decisions about the issues on the ballot.

Mostly, Kate gave a list of the amendments on the ballot with the mid-term elections. You can check their website for the list of amendments and the League’s position on them:  https://www.lwvfl.org/amendments/

Event notes

Bowling is this Saturday. We need coaches.

The yard sale is Saturday October 27, with set up at 7am. Items donated should be in good condition. Some folks should plan to help with tear down and distribution of remainders.

Jim updated us about the Dragon Boat Festival. Another vendor will sell water. Jim suggested we buy jugs of iced tea and lemonade to sell. He has asked that our booth be away from the main action, so we are not competing with other food vendors.

Project notes

Jim reported that the ad in the newspaper has worked. We now have 12 bikes which he is making usable with tires, tubes, etc. He has purchased helmets as well.

Other notes

Mary is recovering. Barbara is at a bowling event.

Happy $17; Eliminate $20; Trivia $9

Next week is Halloween party; the next week we will go to Sunflower Springs to visit Gerry

Notes from 10/4

Kiwanis Weekly Notes

October 4, 2018

Members present:

Lynn, Clark, Judy, Jim, Peg, Dick, Pam, Wanda, Nancy, Barbara, Tracy

Updates

Peg had knee surgery last Friday, and Pam took one more turn at presiding.

Lynn thanks Wanda, Nancy, and George for filling in for her at bowling Saturday

Speaker: Terry Green from Homosassa Springs Civic Club

The Civic Club has applied for a grant to allow them to purchase and maintain the property at the mouth of the Homosassa River as a park. The funds will be used to restore and maintain the area as a working waterfront and historical site. It will preserve Shelly’s Seafood Market. A Cracker cabin will be restored and set up as a museum.

Discussion of participation in the Seafood and Arts and Crafts Festival, Nov. 10

Event notes

October 16 at 6p, DCM at The Bistro, 10 Main Street, Brooksville

October 27, Yard sale

November 10, Dragon Boat Races, Hernando [also Key Center Bowling]

Bowling dates: Oct 13, 20; Nov 3, 10; Dec 1, 8; Jan 5, 19; Feb 9, 16; Mar 2, 16; Apr 6

Project notes

Jim has 2 more bikes, total 9 so far

Upcoming speakers:

Oct 11, Kate Betsko from League of Women Voters,

Nov 8, Sunshine Arnold from CASA

Notes from September 27

Kiwanis Club of West Citrus

Charting A Path to the Future

September 27, 2018

The meeting was called to order by President Pam Nolan. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dick Morton and Lynn Fonfara gave the invocation. Kiwanis mission was recited. Members attending were: Pam Nolan, Barbara Rollison, Peg and Jim Morton, Lt. Gov. Margaret Williams and Gary Williams, Dick Morton,Judy and Clark Jones, Lynn Fonfara, Wanda Phillips, George Felix, and Nancy Reynolds. Guest: Larry Fluty, Lt. Gov. for District 8 2018-2019 and Audrey Strehan who will be moving her membership to our club from the Dunnellon club.

Installation of New Officers and Retirement of Previous Officers

Receiving of Certificates of Recognition were Gary Williams for his excellent handling of our annual Field Day event and assistance with other projects and James Morton for continuing service to our club with many events. Barbara Rollison was recognized as Kiwanian of the Year for her outstanding service as Treasurer (for 10 years) and special assistance to our president.

Retiring Board of Directors is Dana Fields. Retiring officers are: Pam Nolan, Peg Morton, Barbara Rollison and Nancy Reynolds.

Installed Officers: Peg Morton, President; Clark Jones, President Elect; Lynn Fonfara, Secretary; James Morton, Treasurer.

Newly installed Board of Directors: Judy Clark, Barbara Rollison, Gary Williams, Nancy Reynolds. Past President: Pam Nolan was presented a plaque recognizing her service as president this year.

Please submit your dues ($150).

Club address is: Kiwanis of West Citrus, P.O. Box 2514, Crystal River 34423

Happy Dollars: Peg and Jim M.; Wanda P., George F., Lynn, Barbara, Pam N.

Respectfully Submitted: Nancy Reynolds, Recording Sec.

Notes from September 20

Charting  A Path to the Future

September 20, 2018

The meeting was called to order by President Pam Nolan.  Pledge of Allegiance was led by George Felix and Lynn Fonfara gave the invocation.  Kiwanis mission was recited.  Members attending were:  Pam Nolan, Barbara Rollison, Peg and Jim Morton,  Lt. Gov. Margaret Williams and Gary Williams, Dick Morton, Kathy McAvey. Judy and Clark Jones, Lynn Fonfara, Wanda Phillips, George Felix, and Nancy Reynolds. Guest:  George Rusaw.

Program:  George Rusaw from Habitat for Humanity spoke about the Habitat organization.  In Citrus County they have provided homes for 175 families.  Families must qualify and give 500 hours of service in the building of the home.  The Habitat organization is basically 4 businesses:  real estate, mortgage, building and the Restore.

Properties are generally donated for the homes and there are certain floor plans available.  Go visit the Restore to help them out!

Old Business:   Bowling:   Key Club members from LHS and CRHS came to the first bowling session.   The Dragon Boat Festival coincides with a bowling date, but we will divide up our services on that day (Nov. 10). 

Diaper Drive:    Barbara donated 70 diapers last week.  Nancy knows families that need sizes 1-6 for girls as well as pull-ups.

Bunco is tomorrow night.  Please arrive at 6 p.m.  Members will pay $15 also and play.  Ads have appeared in the newspaper and we have spread the word.  Please bring a dessert to be supplied for donations (cookies, brownies, easy to handle foods).

New Business:  Installation next week!  Meet at The Plantation Inn. (One more week as Sec. for me!)

Dates to Remember:

Bowling:   Sept. 29.

Monday, Sept. 24, Board Meeting Oysters @ 4:30.

Speakers:    Oct. 4: Terry Green Homosassa Park

                     Oct. 11:  League of Women Voters- topic is proposals

Happy Dollars:   Everyone was happy for a great speaker and we thank him for a donation.  We are sorry to hear Mary has a broken arm.  Barb is happy to be here; Margaret happy for a good club; Lynn:  happy Mike F. will remain a member!

Trivia:  Winners:   Jim, Dick (2), Peg.

Donations for Eliminate and GAL/Bikes were conducted.

Respectfully Submitted:

Nancy Reynolds, Recording Sec.

September 13 2018 meeting notes

Charting A Path to the Future
September 13, 2018

The meeting was called to order by President Pam Nolan. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Gary Williams and Lynn Fonfara gave the invocation. Kiwanis mission was recited. Members attending were: Pam Nolan, Peg and Jim Morton, Lt. Gov. Margaret Williams and Gary Williams, Judy and Clark Jones, Lynn Fonfara, Wanda Phillips, Mary Smallwood, George Felix, and Nancy Reynolds.

Old Business: Bowling: Begins this Sat. (9/15). Bowling starts at 12:30. You may want to be there a bit earlier as there are some changes and being the first meeting, there may be some adjusting to the routine. There are 80 bowlers.

Service Learning Programs (SLPs) Key Club: LHS meets on Fri. this week. They will be participating in Coastal Cleanup. CRHS will be having a pizza party fo new members today. We will “pass the hat” to help them fund the party. They need to get in their summer reports.
Aktion Club: Bowling Sat. Will be in conjunction with our Action Club. Instead of meetings held on a separate date, the meetings will be at bowling. Ellie from the Dunnellon club has informed us that the two people who were supposed to continue sponsoring their Aktion Club will now be unable to do that. We will try to find a community member who will serve as sponsor for the club so they may continue. Mike Pontius will join transfer to our club from the Dunnellon Club.

Boys and Girls Club: Jim has talked to Travis Anderson and the club needs 24 bicycles. We will help as much as we can. We estimate the cost of each bike (repairs, etc.) and helmets to be $75. If you can gain donations or funds it would be helpful. Please ask friends and neighbors, church, clubs if they can donate a bike or money. Lynn will advertise on “Next Door” for donations. Bike sizes needed are for children ages 6-9 or 10-13 ( 20” or 24-26”). A motion was made by Nancy R. To designate $100 of the GAL money collected to GAL Christmas gifts and excess funds in that account to the bicycles for Boys and Girls Club. The motion was seconded by Peg M. and passed.

Division News: Margaret reported on the new Land 0f Lakes Club. It will be in our division but sponsored by Division 12.
RIF Margaret reported that she will try to set up an October date at Homosassa Elementary. She has Halloween books to donate.

BUNCO: Judy is collecting chocolate peanuts and candy corn for the Bunco treats. Various members have contributed door prizes or special prizes. Lynn has advertised in Chronicle. Posters have been placed. Jim has signs ready.

New Business: Homosassa Park: Terry Green will speak at the Oct. 4 meeting regarding plans for the park. If possible, we would like to participate in the project if it meets Kiwanis guidelines.

Dates to Remember:

Bowling this Sat. 12:30. Coaches needed.
Bunco- Sept. 21 @ St. Timothy Lutheran Church 7-9 p.m. $15. All members please attend.
Monday, Sept. 24, Board Meeting Oysters @ 4:30.
Sept. 27- Installation of Officers-Plantation

Happy Dollars: Judy-Clark’s eye surgery and AC! Wanda- Libby enjoying Doggie Daycare; Peg-Kiwanis family; Pam-Bunco; Clark-eyes; Nancy-Robin’s health; Gary-HAPPY.

Trivia: Winners: Clark (2)- Barbara-Margaret.
Donations for Eliminate and GAL were conducted.


Respectfully Submitted:

Nancy Reynolds, Recording Sec.

August 2, 2018

Charting A Path to the Future
August 2, 2018

The meeting was called to order by President Pam Nolan. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Wanda Phillips and Peg Morton gave the invocation. Kiwanis mission was recited. Members attending were: Pam Nolan, Barbara Rollison, Peg and Jim Morton, Lt. Gov. Margaret Williams and Gary Williams, Judy and Clark Jones, Wanda Phillips, Mary Smallwood, Tracy Vaughn,George Felix, and Nancy Reynolds. Guests: Anjli Deven (Editor)and David Abraham (Treasurer) from the Lecanto H.S. Key Club.


Program: Our guests told us about their Key Club projects and their club. They have about 60 members. They had a beach clean up project and others planned.


Old Business: Donations for the Yard Sale may be brought to Raymond James one week prior to the event on Oct. 27. Time will be 8-2.
Wanda brought up an article in the paper from the Covenant Children’s Home. We also discussed a Kiwanis project which involved helping foster children who exit the foster children program.


New Business: Gary mentioned that we place an ad in the convention program. We passed “the hat” and collected enough for a 1/2 page ad ($125). The ad will mention Margaret’s year as Lt. Gov.
Wanda Phillips donated $50 towards bikes for the Boys and Girls Club.


Dates to Remember:
Speakers: 8/9 Jennifer Seet.
Monday, August 27, Board Meeting Oysters @ 4:30.
BUNCO Sept. 21 at St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church, 1070 N. Suncoast Blvd.

Happy Dollars: We were very happy to have our Lecanto Key Club members present.

Trivia, Donations for Eliminate and GAL were conducted.

Last Laugh: Peg told us a joke today.

Respectfully Submitted:
Nancy Reynolds, Recording Sec.

July 12, 2018

Charting A Path to the Future
July 12, 2018

The meeting was called to order by President Pam Nolan. Pledge of Allegiance was led by George Felix and Lynn Fonfara gave the invocation. Kiwanis mission was recited. Members attending were: Pam Nolan, Peg and Jim Morton, Dick Morton, Judy and Clark Jones, Lynn Fonfara, Wanda Phillips, Mary Smallwood, Tracy Vaughn, George Felix, and Nancy Reynolds.

Old Business: Speaker for July 19 will be Georgi Davis: “How did I get here?.” We will need speakers for future meetings. Peg suggested Habitat for Humanity and Guardian Ad Litem…Nov. is suggested date for GAL so we can award the donation. As of May we had about $80+. Clark and Judy had a few suggestions for speakers…a realtor who is connected to an organization that welcomes home Veterans; Clark’s sister who wrote books; and brother who has a stamp collection.
On July 24th, Tues., Lynn’s church will hold a Bunco party hat the Ascension Lutheran Church in Ocala from 6-8 p.m. if anyone would like to attend. Cost is $5.00. Date suggested for our Bunco party is Sept. 14.
Delegates to the convention will be Kathy McAvoy, Barbara Rollison, and Pam Nolan.

Pam will arrange with Sunflower to have a meeting there for Gerri’s birthday in October.


New Business: July 31st is the Key Training Center Run for the Money Telethon. Volunteers are needed to man the phones.

Dates to Remember:
July 19-Speaker-Georgi Davis
Monday, July 23, Board Meeting Oysters @ 4:30.
July 28-Nancy Kennedy from the Chronicle-speaker.
Oct. 26-Yard Sale.

Happy Dollars: Mary was happy that her daughter visited; Clark did not have a joke :(
Tracy: 19 yers with Raymond James and her daughter had a slight accident; Jim: happy boat was used and worked; Pam: Happy Barbara can enjoy travelling; Lynn: Happy to learn about lady from her church.

Trivia Winners: Dick, George, Nancy

Donations for Eliminate and GAL were conducted.