Meeting Notes January 2024

 Members attending: Lynn f., Mike F., Jim M., Nancy R., Margaret W., Pam N., JessicaM.,

Suzanne E., Bert E., Vicki  (New Member.)

Program was vote to be a 3-2-1 club which passed unanimously.

Admin.  Balance  $3,593.20    Service $2,839.54

We need more members to meet the 15 member quota.

Lecanto and Crystal River Key Clubs need to pay dues.

Builders Club at Lecanto has some projects but troublevwith meetings due to school issues.

Aktion Club is meeting. Next Meeting Jan. 23

Some members will attend Dade City Club 100 year celebration Jan. 18.

Lynn will investigate renewing our bowling with Key Center.

We will have members attend Key Center parent meetings at Angelotti’s. Dates TBD

Feb.—Board Meeting will be at Los Mayegues in Beverly Hills. Feb.9, 3/8 12:30.

Social Meeting Feb. 14….Valentines.

Service: Jim checking with Maggie.

March—board meeting Mar. 8, 12:30, Los Mayegues.

Social March 13….st. Patrick’s Day

Service: Homosassa Easter Hunt

Provide basket for Masaryktown Chili Cook off-March 3-10.

October 11, 2023

 

Meeting October 11, 2023

• President Lynn Fonfara called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. Attending were 11 members and 2 guests. 

Guests were District 8 Lt. Gov. , Melissa Ajmi and Key Club Lt. Gov, Susan Drawdy from Lecanto High School.

• Melissa Ajmi conducted the installation of officers. Installed were:

Directors- Mike Fonfara and Barbara Rollison

President-Lynn Fonfara

Secretary-Nancy Reynolds

Treasurer- Jim Morton

Pres. Elect-Pam Nolan.

• Barbara Rollison was named Kiwanian of the Year for here tireless participation in Kiwanis at all levels.

Jim reported that Field Day has been moved to Thurs. , Nov. 9. Progressing on schedule. If you will be attending Field Day arrive at approx. 9:30. Please send your name and birthdate to Jim @ email….Ashlinmorgans@gmail.com. This is needed to get you registered through Crystal River High School.

• Maggie reported success with fundraising and she is working on more. Some gift certificates have been given. She is looking for Field Day sponsors. Our fundraiser “auction” has been postponed till spring.
• Melissa Ajmi requested that anyone who would like to work with her as a membership chair would receive training from Kiwanis.
• SLPs—Sasha reported that she is eager to work. There will be the KCKC conference on Oct 21 at Freedom HS in Tampa.   Aktion Club had 4 members attending.
• Outing to Homosassa Park was postponed.
• We are planning to assist the Homosassa Civic Club with goody bags for children for kids attending a Santa event to be held at Heritage Park in Homosassa on Dec, 2. Please donate useful type items for children such as pencils, Magic Towels, Fun, but useful…not candy. We might also help at Trunk or Treat at the Civic Club (across from Homosassa Elementary ) on Oct. 28. 5-7 p.m. contact Jessica McRae

Meeting adjourned @ 7:20 p.m.

Submitted by:

Nancy Reynolds, Secretary

August 9

 August 9,2023

Meeting at Oysters called to order by Pres. Lynn @6pm.

Barbara R, Pam N., Jim & Peg M., Suzanne & Burt E., Lynn & Mike F., Margaret W.  Nancy R.

Lynn briefed us on minutes written by Maggie. Barbara R. Made a motion to accept minutes; seconded by Peg M.

Field Day: scheduled for Nov. 3. Asking that anyone who has a previous T-shirt to wear their shirt. Trying to cut down on number of shirts purchased. Medals have been purchased and previous inventory counted. Committee will possibly meet later this month.

SLPs: we still need a District  Key Club  Lt. Gov.

           Aktion Club has been reinstated. Working on adding members. Next Meeting is Tues., Sept. 26.

          

Social Events: 1. Mike F. Is arranging a trip to St. Augustine Jan. 11-13. Other Kiwanis Clubs in the District  may  attend, but will need to make their own reservations.

2. Homosassa Wildlife Park on a Sat. Beginning at 9:00 a.m. meet at the Fishbowl Drive entrance.  Cost is $12-13….(park prices may go up). Date Oct. 21 (? Sorry…I wrote down 21 but not the month! Oct. was only month that fit) will be confirmed. Let Mike know if you plan to attend.

Calendar:  DCon 8/17-20. Omni, Orlando-Fl. District Convention. Barbara and Pam are delegates. division requested $50 for DCON in addition to the $250 District wanted for Caring Corner. Donation handled request.

DCM -Division meeting sponsored by Inverness Club. Angelotti’s 9/5 @6p.m.

Next Club Meeting: Sept. 13

Our club will sponsor DCM after 1st of the year.

Meeting adjourned 7:00.

Nancy R.

Meeting May 10, 2023

 

President Lynn called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Our speaker was Ms. FAJARDO  media specialist from Crystal River Middle School. She told us about the modern day school library and the book selection process used by Citrus County in light of some of the changes made by the state. Their library is state of the art including robotics!

Nathaniel Jester, the Lt. gov. For Key Clubs in our division, attended the meeting and requested funding from our club for him to attend the International Key Club convention in Anaheim. He is a sophomore so his attendance would be of value. Mike Fonfara made a motion to fund him a minimum of $250 toward his goal. $250 would come from our service budget and members may contribute more. Motion was seconded and passed. He will solicit funds from other clubs in the District. 

We will have a fundraiser event at the American Legion on May 20. Arrive 8:00. Bring yard sale items.

Election of Officers for 2023-24: Lynn Fonfara, Pres.; Pam Nolan , VP; Jim Morton, Treas.; Nancy Reynolds, Sec.. Board of Directors, Mike Fonfara; 2  more are needed.

Meeting Notes for March 14

 Our last meeting was held at Oysters in Crystal River on  March 14.  We will return to the schedule of  2nd Wed. of the month.  April 12 will be the next meeting and we will now meet at Oysters on a continuing basis.  Our guests were LT. Gov. and his friend Dave; and Megan Smith from the Ed. Foundation who plans to be a new member and Jess Swain became a new member!

Seven members attended.

Discussion of the SLPs.  Builders Club is meeting and is sponsored by Elizabeth Ladkani at LMS.  We will present a flyer at a Key Training Center meeting  to try to regain interest in the Aktion Club of Dunnellon. K-Kids will be suspended.

We plan to have a garage sale at the Am. Legion on April 29 (Hwy 41 -Dunnellon).  Times will be : arrive 9:00 a.m., greet public 10:00 am and possibly end at 1 or 2 pm.

Program:  Lynn reminded us of what categories of service count as volunteer hours.  Volunteer hours must be connected to a Kiwanis event or project.

 

Meeting Notes for February 1, 2023

 The meeting was called to order by President Lynn with 7 members and 1 guest attending.

Our program was practicing scenarios of possible new members and what you would plan to say to them regarding club activities, International, and possible objections to joining.  We brainstormed how we might approach some potential new members. (Ed. Note: practice makes Perfect).

Jessica reported on status of Crystal River Key Club, their role in DCON, and also possibility of LHS officer participation in DCON. Reminder that fees  are paid. 1/3 student, 1/3 club, and 1/3 Key Club.

Fundraising: we are planning to try to use American Legion in March for “Flea Market”.

Dunnellon site did not work out.

March Meeting:  Meeting date had to be changed. Tentative date is March 14, Tues. Location TBA.  Lynn will notify membership.

Happy Dollars and Trivia.

Reminder of Brooksville 100th Anniversary, Southern Hills $40. Call Lynn for more details.

Meeting Notes for September 14

 

Kiwanis Club of West Citrus

Present: Members: Rebecca, Jim, Pam, Gary, Margaret, Nancy, Barbara, Peg, Mike, Suzanne, Lynn.

Guests: Steve Wilson, Division 8 Lt Governor; Erin Sellers, Key Club Lt Governor; Bert Eno; Wyatt

We met for the first time at BubbaQues in Crystal River. The food was excellent, but we noticed it was quite noisy for part of our time together. We will find ways to manage the meeting in the future to take into account the noise level.

New officers were installed by Lt Governor Steve Wilson: President Lynn Fonfara; President Elect Gary Williams; Secretary Mike Fonfara; Treasurer Jim Morton.

Dates to remember

Sept 19, Field Day meeting, CRHS at 3pm

Oct 21, Field Day at CRHS

Oct 29, Yard Sale at Wall Rives American Legion Post 58 in Dunnellon

Meeting Notes for July 21, 2022

 Discussion centered around the yard sale, scheduled for October 29, location TBA 

And Discussion of social trip to St Augustine for Christmas lights

continued collection of cereal and school supplies

 

Kiwanis Meeting Notes May 19, 2022

 

Present: Barbara, Jim, Becky, Pam, Gary, Margaret, Lynn

Excused: Peg, Nancy, Tracy

Elections

President Lynn; President Elect Gary; Secretary Peg; Treasurer Jim.

Directors: “Whoever was before”: Nancy, Tracy, Barb, Pam (???)

 

Unfinished business

·       Field Day – Oct 21 (Nov 4 Rain Day)

·       Jim and Gary made the CF scholarship presentation at CRHS

·       DCM – 4 of us attended, we were pleased to have Gov Harvey with us

·       SLP Report: Key Clubs going well, K Kids, Builders, and Aktion will begin in the Fall. LtG Erin attending ICon, asked for $ assistance. MSC if misbehaving youth refund the $ to the Club, we donate it to Erin.

 

New Business

·       Bowling for Key Training Center, Lynn will contact them

·       Discussion of fund raiser, no decision

 

Kiwanis District Convention: Aug 4-7 in Naples

Next meeting: June 16 at noon at Plantation

Meeting Notes for March 17

 

Kiwanis Club of West Citrus

March 17, 2022, Meeting Notes

Meeting notes were emailed and posted to the website

Treasurer’s report balances: A $3270; S $4154

With service account funds and individual donations, we were able to give $1800 to the Crystal River Key Club to attend their District Convention. $300 was spent and reimbursed for the laundry units for a homeless family.

Margaret and Lynn have been in touch with our Key Clubs, both are doing well with services projects despite the COVID restrictions that limit in-person contact. Lecanto is unable to send anyone to DCon because of a scheduling conflict (Prom!)

Gary reported there is a Field Day planning meeting 3/21

Discussion of fundraiser – to sell food, like strawberry shortcake, we need a food certificate, which we don’t / can’t have.

Suggestion of a rummage sale and location – Margaret will check into the Crystal River First Friday event. This puts us downtown, in contact with many people.

The DCM is March 31, at the Greater Hernando Chamber of Commerce, Aviation Way, Brooksville. Social at 6p, meeting to start at 6:30.

On-going collections of school supplies for the school district, and cereal for Boys and Girls Clubs.

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. 

Meeting Notes from January 20, 2022 meeting

President Peg was unavailable, and Gary Williams presided

Guest Debbie Rumpf spoke about a new YMCA program called Exploring Learning Readiness in Crystal River. The facility they use at Jim Legrone Park needs playground equipment. Margaret and the YMCA Grant Writer will explore the possibilities.

Secretary Lynn will contact members who have been missing from the Club meetings lately.

SLP News: CRHS Key Club has paid dues and is actively in touch with Margaret. LHS has not paid dues, and is not in touch with Margaret or Lynn. Builders Club at LMS should be able to start soon, but K Kids is not yet ready to meet due to Covid. Because of Covid, the Aktion club is not able to meet.

Field day is scheduled for March 3, a Friday. More details to come.  

Next meeting, February 17 at noon

Future Dates:

Key Club DCon, April 21-24 in Daytona Beach

Kiwanis DCM, March 22 (Adventure Coast) and May 12 (Pasco-Hernando)

Kiwanis District Convention, August 4-9 in Naples

 

Meeting Notes from 12/16/2021

Meeting Notes from 12/16/2021

 

Jim and Peg reported on the status for bike donations:

          10 used and new, 9 helmets  

          Thanks, Becky, for the social media post

 

The Manatee Festival is Jan 15-16

          Many of us will be unavailable for parking lot service

          Lynn will contact Lecanto Key Club. We can help, or they can run it

 

Bright Beginnings, reading to 27 4yo-4^th grade (I don’t remember who)

 

Field Day will be either March 4 or 11, both Fridays

 

Casino night has been postponed to April 30

 

Discussion about meeting time

          In person on the 3^rd Thursday at the Plantation, only

          Zoom meetings as needed for decisions

          Evening meeting suggestions

Maybe 6-6:30 for social, alcohol if preferred, then meeting 6:30-7:15

 

The meeting ended with the Christmas “Yankee Swap” gift exchange.

 

Next meeting is January 20 at the Plantation

Meeting Notes for October 21, 2021

Meeting at the Plantation

Treasurer’s balances: Admin $3870; Service $3092. The bill for the storage unit is paid.

Discussion of membership occurred re renewing members and recruiting new members

Peg asks for committee members to help plan Casino Night February 26, in partnership with the American Legion Post in Dunnellon. We will split the proceeds. The event will run 7:30p-10p. Beer and wine for sale, using the Legion’s license. Hors d’oeuvres will be served. We need gift cards, etc, for prizes, and to sell tickets.

Brief discussion of a Parking fundraiser for the Manatee Festival January 15-16, in Crystal River.

Peg will contact the Salvation Army about bell ringing at the Homosassa Publix. Date TBA

It was decided to meet in person twice a month at the Plantation, first and third Thursdays, instead of the Zoom meeting on the first Thursday. We will also explore a family night meeting, with the 4^th Tuesday as the preferred schedule, and an activity to keep children busy while adults meet. Peg will check with the Plantation about our meeting room.

SLP update:

K-Kids not meeting, Nancy will be the Kiwanis Advisor when it is possible to start

Builders will begin in January, with Margaret and Gary as the Kiwanis Advisors

Aktion Club: it is deemed still not safe to meet

Margaret will check with Key Club Ltg Alan An re the CR and Lecanto Club status. There is a Key Club DCM Oct 31 at the IHOP in Spring Hill. Lynn will attend.

Cereal and tissues etc. were given to Jim to take to the BGC. He will count the items and give Lynn a total for the monthly report.       

 

 

Meeting notes from 9/2/2021

 Discussion of Key Clubs locations. Lynn will be able to attend both clubs meetings

Discussion of members' family situations and need for prayer.

Discussion of club projects. For now, collection of facial tissues for the School Teachers Store and cereal for the Boys and Girls Clubs

Peg has been working on planning a Casino night with the American Legion in Dunnellon. Last Saturday in February. Can the Key Club members be servers for refreshments/snacks? We will need to sell tickets and find donations of gift cards for goods and services.

Discussion of participation in First Friday in Crystal River. Can we do parking? Vendor booth? Can the Key Clubs help, if we split the profit with them? In addition, some upcoming festivals include Scarecrow, Grinchmas, and Manatee Festivals.

Margaret will contact Meredith Linley about First Friday participation.

Discussion of the need for an evening meeting, perhaps once a month. 

Next meeting, 9/16 at the Plantation

Notes from 8/19/2021 Meeting

 

8 19 2021 Notes from Kiwanis meeting

Because of COVID, the planned trip to the Boys and Girls Club (BGC) needs to be rescheduled

Nancy will write an article for publicity asking for donations for bikes 20” or smaller for BGC

Treasurer’s report: Admin $3344.xx; Service $3093.xx

Discussion of fundraiser, possibly Casino Night with the American Legion. We will need to find prizes like gift cards

Gary reported no progress on Field Day

Lynn reported no progress on bowling. At this point, it is a no-go.

We will continue to support the BGC with cereal for weekends; and teachers with boxes of tissues. Nancy will clarify school needs

Discussion of electronic giving and the benefit to the Club

Lynn has been named Kiwanis Advisor for the CRHS Key Club

 

Meeting notes for June 3

Peg announced the speaker for June 17 in person meeting is Nick DiMartino, from the Boys and Girls’ Clubs.

Peg has been working on a fundraiser event, Monte Carlo Night in late February

Conversations are happening regarding Field Day, but there is still no news regarding Bowling.

Thanks to Nancy for the article in the paper

Reminder to bring cereal to the meeting June 17. 

And... remember the DCM at Glen Lakes on June 16. Reservation deadline is June 9

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