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