Kiwanis Club of Cheney Meeting Notes for May 22, 2014

Dear Kiwanians,

Keith opened the meeting. The Secret Greeter was Ted! 

Jerry Hilton won the dollar draw.  The 25-cent draw went to Kurt, who asked that the Cheney Museum get it.

I reported that the Golf Tournament is still scheduled for Saturday, June 7.  Previously, I passed around a sign-up sheet for volunteers on the day of the event (only three signed up!).  So, I am still looking for a couple of more volunteers….

Part 2 of the Kiwanis One Day event is set for May 29 at 5:30 pm at the Cheney Care Center – planting flowers.

The Kiwanis Social Outing to the Theater-Dinner is set for May 3^rd.  The show is “Honestly Now.”  If interested, contact Keith.

Cheney Mayfest went on May 16 from 5-9 pm.  Fred sold cotton candy at this event and raised $243!

Fred and the Kiwanis Club will also be selling cotton candy during the Rodeo Day Parade on Saturday, July 12^th.  Volunteers still needed for that, as well.

Our participation in the Interclub event is on Tuesday, May 27, at 7 am with the Kiwanis Club in Millwood.

There is a pizza party planned for May 22^nd at 4:30 pm at the Cheney Care Center.

Roger asked everyone to mark their calendars for 12-14 September when Kiwanis Club will be manning the rest stop on I-90 Eastbound.

Roger wanted to thank the following Kiwanians for helping with the flower deliveries for Mother’s Day:  Pat, Tom, Carl, Jerri, Ben, Tony, Vonice, Rande, and Marge…

Fred asked for approval to go to the District meeting to pitch the Mutual of Omaha’s Child Protect program to other Kiwanis clubs.  Of course, everyone agreed.

Instead of the Child Protection Guidelines presentation, Mayor Tom Trulove spoke to the club members about the City of Cheney.  As always, he was very interesting!

-          Highway 904 expansion to 4 lanes is now #2 on the state transportation bill.  However, this bill may not get approved this year.

-          The status of the historic train depot is still undecided.

-          The city may hire a new administrator by July 1^st.

-          The 50-acre park on the east side of town should be completed by the end of the summer.  The city anticipates many tournaments to be hosted there, bringing in revenue for the city and local businesses.

-          There was a discussion about refurbishing the current city pool or to develop a water park.

-          With the 4-lane expansion, prospects for the Industrial Park will improve significantly.   As for the marijuana hydroponics plant, that has little chance of being funded (up front costs are too expensive).

Respectfully, 

Steve