02 24 2022 Meeting Notes

Kiwanis Club of West Citrus

Present: Mike, Nancy, Jim, Peg, Gary, Barbara, Pam, Lynn

This specially called meeting was devoted to the matter of financial support for the Crystal River High School youth and adults going to Key Club District Convention (DCon). There was a request for assistance, because a large number of students wish to attend to support a Club member running for Lt Governor.

Our financial status, due to a lack of fundraisers during COVID, means we will not be able to give the usual scholarships to students at the high schools, but it is important to help the Key Club with expenses.

A motion was made to give $500 to the Key Club, supplemented by individual donations from members, bringing the total to approximately $1,000. This was M/S/C.

It was agreed we need a policy to specify how much support we will give in the future. In the past, the Kiwanis Club has paid the expenses for the Key Club Faculty Advisor.

Discussion turned to a proposal for a fundraiser on April 9 for a strawberry shortcake booth at Dunnellon Boom Town Days. There was consensus to support this.

Lynn Fonfara,

Secretary

Kiwanis Club of West Citrus

Meeting Notes February 17, 2022

Present: Peg, Jim, Tracy, Nancy, Robin, Margaret, Gary, Rebecca, Barbara, Lynn

Guest: Nichelle Mohre-Cassidy, Citrus Student Services

In an email and phone vote last week, the Club agreed to purchase a washer and dryer for a family in need, using Service Account funds. In addition, Jim was present to assist with delivery and installation of the units. If you have not yet given toward the cost of the laundry units, the amount is $30/member.

Guest speaker Nichelle thanked the Club for our support of students experiencing homelessness through purchase of a laundry set. There are almost 700 families without homes at the moment. She explained the challenged people face finding affordable housing: rent is high and available houses/ apartments are hard to find; it’s hard to find land to park a camper; so … many resort to living in tents in the woods.  She collects toiletries, school supplies, and clothing to distribute throughout the district. We discussed ways in which we could partner with her in the future.

Collections of tissues and school supplies for teachers, and cereal for Boys and Girls Clubs continue.

Gary reported the planning team decided to postpone Field Day until the fall, perhaps October. 

Nothing is happening with bowling.