Kiwanis Club of Cheney Meeting Notes for February 27 2014

Kiwanis Club of Cheney Meeting Notes for February 27 2014

Dear Kiwanians,

Keith opened the meeting.  The Secret Greeter was Jeff Keller.

It was Jerry Hilton’s wife’s birthday, and we sang (very well, it was noted).

Bob won the 50/50 dollars.  The quarter draw went to Kirk (not present).

The lucky person receiving the Pelican was again me (Steve)!  But, Keith had pity on me and had our guest speaker draw again – Ron Bauer (not present).  The Keeper of the Pelican cares for it for 2 weeks and relinquishes it by bringing a prospective member to breakfast or pays.

The Mid-Year Conference in the Tri-Cities (March 22^nd).  Any volunteers willing to participate?

The Easter Hunt is scheduled for April 19^th (Fred, Jim, and Duane).

Everyone was reminded that we are doing another flower delivery for Mother’s Day (May 11) since the Valentine Day deliveries went so well.

I introduced CHS Principal Troy Heuett to the club.  He indicated he might attend more Kiwanis Club meetings in the future.  Then, he introduced two student athletes who have done well recently.

Josh is a senior who competes on the CHS wrestling team.  He placed third in statewide competition this year!  He plans on attending ITT College in the Valley.

Trevor is a freshman who competes on the CHS swim team.  He placed 7^th in the 200 freestyle and 12^th in the 100 freestyle in the recent statewide competition.

Our guest speaker was Cheney’s Danai from the Park and Recreation Department.  She discussed many programs underway, to include “Let’s Move Cheney” and “Eat Well Cheney.”  The city is trying to create a culture of fitness.  One measure of success has been the drop in the Cheney students’ body-mass index over the past two years.   

The next Board meeting is on March 3^rd at 7 am.

The next Kiwanis Club meeting is on March 6^th at 5:30 pm.

Respectfully,

Steve

Kiwanis Club of Cheney Meeting Notes for February 20 2014

Kiwanis Club of Cheney Meeting Notes for February 20 2014

Dear Kiwanians,

Keith opened the meeting with about a dozen male members in attendance.  The Secret Greeter was Bob Mastek.

It was Bill’s wife’s birthday (Nancy), and we all sang.

Carl S won the 50/50 dollars.  The Quarters draw was Ed – who was not present so it rolls over.

Reminder about the Regional Conference in Kennewick.

Roger reported on the flower delivery fund-raiser for Valentine’s Day.  Kiwanis received $5 for every set of flowers delivered.  It was estimated that the club delivered over 100 sets of flowers (eg, Tony did 31, Carl did 30, and Pat did 25).

Keith proposed that the club purchase a new banner to use on tables at events.  The cost was estimated to be between $100 and $400 depending on what the banner was made out of and what was on it….One member already donated $100 as a challenge.

Bob reported on the Easter Egg Hunt preparations.  The vent is scheduled for April 19^th from 9:30 until noon.  Carl will be the bunny again (with a baseball bat for helicopter parents).  Keith noted that the Key Club should place/hide the eggs prior to the event beginning at Salnave Park.

Keith brought up the “Paint a Helmut” fund raiser at the Spokane Fairgrounds on April 26^th from 9am – 2 pm.  The POC is Dora at (909) 915-5938.

Our guest speaker was Dr Dave Bunting, Chair of the Economics Department at EWU.   He spoke about the economic impact of EWU on the community.  He produced a study on this issue in 2011.  His approach was: what would happen if EWU was located at Ritzville instead of Cheney?

Some interesting facts that came out included:      

-          About half of the student population lives in Cheney, and the other half in Spokane.

-          Student spending each year is around $112 million.

-          Tuition is going up so EWU can afford a higher caliber of instructors.  The goal that EWU is the most affordable university in the state is no longer.

-          The Patterson Hall make-over cost the state $60 million!

The next meeting on February 27 at 7 am.  The next Board meeting is March 3^rd at 7 am.

Respectfully,

Steve

Kiwanis Club of Cheney Meeting Notes for February 13 2014

Kiwanis Club of Cheney Meeting Notes for February 13 2014

Dear Kiwanians,

Keith opened the meeting.  The Secret Greeter was Bill Nation.

It was Duane’s wife’s birthday, and he paid not to have us sing.

Duane won the 50/50 dollars.  He donated the money to the Scholarship Fund.

The lucky person receiving the Pelican was me (Steve).  The Keeper of the Pelican cares for it for 2 weeks and relinquishes it by bringing a prospective member to breakfast or pays.

Our first special guest speaker was the Lt Governor Chuck (from South Hill).  He talked about the Division Council Meeting, the Key Club Convention, and Mid-Year Conference in the Tri-Cities (March 22^nd).  Any volunteers willing to participate?

Next are some reminders.  The Easter Hunt is scheduled for April 19^th (Fred, Jim, and Duane)

Roger reminded everyone about who signed up to deliver flowers today and tomorrow for the Valentine Day Flower Delivery.  (For example, George was delivering flowers at 8 am, hence, missed the meeting.)

Keith brought up the “Paint a Helmut” fund raiser at the Spokane Fairgrounds on April 26^th from 9am – 2 pm.  The POC is Dora at (909) 915-5938.

Our guest speaker was Joe Nolan from Cheney’s Power Department. He is the lighting director for the past 29 years.  (Pat Isbell brought him).  Cheney buys 97% of its power needs from the Bonneville Power Administration (since 1930s).  Cheney has 5,200 customers.  Over half of the power generated is from hydropower (ie, dams).  Then, he discussed the Columbia River Basin Treaty with Canada – being reviewed for equity now.

The next meeting on February 20 at 7 am.

Respectfully,

Steve

Kiwanis Club of Cheney Meeting Notes for January 30 2014

Kiwanis Club of Cheney Meeting Notes for January 30 2014

Dear Kiwanians,

Keith opened the meeting.  The Secret Greeter was Duane.

It was Ted Nealy’s birthday, and he paid not to have us sing.

Randi K won the 50/50 dollars.  No one present won the card draw (Benji).

The lucky person receiving the Pelican was Randy L.

The next InnerClub meeting is at the Spokane Club on February 11 at noon.

Everyone in attendance was encouraged to continue donating into the Easter Basket started at the last meeting. The money raised will be donated to the Easter Egg Hunt and the Ronald MacDonald House.

The next Board meeting is February 3^rd.

Stage West representative will be the guest speaker for the evening meeting on February 6^th.

Kiwanis teams up with the Chaplain’s Fund and the Community Service Council to provide hygiene kits to the Cheney Middle School.  On Jan 31^st, 9 female and 6 male hygiene kits will be disseminated at the school.

Roger remembered to bring the Valentine Day Flower Delivery sign-up list.  We need folks to volunteer their time on Valentine’s Day itself.

Keith brought up the “Paint a Helmut” fund raiser at the Spokane Fairgrounds.  This might be something for the Key Club to take on.

Our first guest speaker was Melissa Sheridan, faculty advisor to the CHS Key Club.  After Jeff, the assistant principal, introduced her, she talked about the membership of the Key Club and what activities they were participating in.

Jeff also brought along two students of the month: Matt Riddle, Class President, and Bailey Jungworth, Class VP.  They discussed the activities that the student body is doing, to include blood drives, spirit game, special Olympics, etc.  There are 230 students in the senior class this year.  Matt hopes to go to Whitworth College to play football, while Bailey wants to go to EWU.

The next meeting on February 6 starts at 5 pm (not 7 am).

Respectfully,

Steve