Meeting Notes for May 20 2021

 

Guests were Kathy M and her friend Linda; Speaker John Taylor

After the meeting was called to order, a special presentation was made to Clark Jones for his leadership in the 2019-20 Kiwanis year.

Speaker John Taylor from the Wall Rives Post of the American Legion shared what the Legion does in the community and how it connects with the purposes of Kiwanis.

The secretary’s report was read.

The treasurer reported on account balances: Admin $3264, and $5297

Scholarships were awarded to Jaden G, $1200, in honor of George Felix; Jason S, $1000, in honor of Dick Morton. Both CRHS. And to Alexis S, $900 at College of Central Florida, LHS.

Some activities will soon resume, we hope. Bowling, RIF, Field Day

Aktion Club will resume in September

We will continue to support Pirate’s Cove with small items for students who are homeless; Boys and Girls Club with cereal, full boxes or single serve

There will be a “Stuff the Bus” for back to school. We will choose a day, bring our items, and go to lunch

For the FFRA (Friends and Families Reaching for Abilities) Mind and Body Challenge, we will gather a collection in support.

The treasurer was asked to research setting up electronic giving

Meetings in June are June 3 on Zoom and June 17 in person.

Meeting Notes for May 6

Phone calls or cards will be sent to members who are not actively participating.

Lynn reported that the monthly reports are up to date with KI, but no notes were taken at the last meeting since nothing of consequence was decided.

Jim reports Florida Foundation dues were mailed April 20.

Margaret will reach out to Faculty Advisors for Key Clubs

Discussion of the possibility of starting BUG program at CRPS with the CRHS Key Club

Scholarships were awarded to 2 students at CRHS and the CF scholarship was awarded to a student at LHS

Contact has been made with the Key Training Center regarding Field Day and Bowling. We hope these projects can happen this year.

Ongoing collections:

·         Boys and Girls Clubs: cereal, toothpaste and toothbrushes, peanut butter and jelly, fruit. Can drop off at a meeting, or at any BGC. Let them know it is from our club! 

·         Pirate Den: Toiletries, socks, cosmetics, laundry soap pods. Margaret will check if this will be available during the summer.

·         Note: the school teacher store is closed for the summer, so tissues and markers are not needed now

Kiwanis DCM May 19, 5:30pm at Papa Joes, Spring Lake Hwy, Brooksville

Kiwanis District Convention August 5-8, Boca Raton Resort

Next meeting, May 20 in person at Plantation Inn