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.