Thursday, April 24, 2014

Kiwanis Club of Cheney Meeting Notes for April 24 2014


Dear Kiwanians,


Keith opened the meeting. The Secret Greeter was Bob Mostek! 

Vonice (aka Cheney Outreach) won the 50/50 dollars.

It was Bill Nation’s birthday - and we sang.

The Pelican draw finally got done –Margie received it again!  It was dressed up as Little Red Riding Pelican.

The Easter Egg Hunt on April 19th  was a big success.  The EWU fraternities/sororities brought 2,500 stuffed eggs.  So, we now had over 8,500 plastic eggs.  Over 400 kids walked away with around 20 egg’s worth of chocolate each.  Everyone had a great time.  Bob volunteered to run it again next year.

I reported that the Golf Tournament is now scheduled for Saturday, June 7.  It will cost $65 per golfer to include cart and meal catered by Longhorn BBQ.  Chris, the manager at Fairways Golf Course, said he was interested in running the event – to include recruiting golfers , marketing and advertisement.  Fred Pollard is responsible for collecting gifts from Cheney merchants, while I am responsible for getting hole sponsors ($70 each).  We have around 4 paid sponsors to date. 

On behalf of the Kiwanis Club, Keith challenged the CHS leadership (Principal Troy!) for best score during the golf tournament.

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

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

Cheney Mayfest is set for May 16 from 5-9 pm.  Fred will be selling cotton candy at this event.

Earl, representing the special Olympics, solicited for support making sandwiches.  Fred/Gail volunteered to head up this effort.  At least five Kiwanians indicated they would help out.

The next regular club meeting is Thursday, May 1st at 5:30 pm.

The next board meeting is May 5th at 7 am.

Our guest speakers were the April “Students of the Month” from Cheney High School.  Tim Dykstra and Joe Hatzinikolis were introduced by Principal Troy Huette.  They were selected as representatives of CHS Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA).  Adam Smith is the club advisor for many years.  The club is now the CHS’s largest and most successful club.  Smith won the award for best advisor in the state. This year, many of the club members competed in 63 events at the regional competition in Spokane Valley.  Only the top 5 competitors are invited to compete at the state level in Seattle.  Then, only the top 3 are invited to compete at the national competition held this year in Nashville.  The CHS FBLA Club is sending 25 students to nationals this year!  First place is usually a cash award or a scholarship.    

Respectfully, 

Steve

 

Thursday, April 17, 2014

Kiwanis Club of Cheney Meeting Notes for April 17 2014


Dear Kiwanians,

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

Bob Mostek won the 50/50 dollars. The quarter draw went to Ed Yarwood who quickly donated it to Cheney Outreach.

The Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for April 19th .  We now have 6,000 plastic eggs.  The Cheney Care Center folks have stuffed the eggs with candy.  Two EWU fraternities will also be assisting for this event.  We have three gift baskets for each of the 5 age groups (for kids those who find the golden eggs).  Helpers should report to Salnave Park at 9 am.  The weather report is for clouds.

I reported that the Golf Tournament is now scheduled for Saturday, June 7.  It will cost $65 per golfer to include cart and meal catered by Longhorn BBQ.  Chris, the manager at Fairways Golf Course, said he was interested in running the event – to include recruiting golfers , marketing and advertisement.  Fred Pollard is responsible for collecting gifts from Cheney merchants, while I am responsible for getting hole sponsors ($70 each).  The Cheney Federal Credit Union agreed to be the Corporate Sponsor of the event again at $500! 

On behalf of the Kiwanis Club, Keith challenged the CHS leadership (VP Jeff!) for best score during the golf tournament.

Part 2 of the Kiwanis One Day event is set for the evening of May 29 at the Cheney Care Center – planting plants.

Ed noted that the next InterClub event was visiting the Medical Lake Kiwanis Club on April 23 at 6:30 am (Ed, Jeri, Tony, and Bob to attend).

The Kiwanis Social Outing to the Theater-Dinner is set for May 3rd.  If interested, contact Keith.

The next board meeting is May 5th at 7 am.

Our first guest speakers were the March “Students of the Month” from Cheney High School.  Kalyn and Anastasia were introduced by Vice Principal Jeff.  They were selected to represent the CHS Future Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) which has done well in regional, state, and national competitions!  The Club does job training, recycling design, business work, etc.  It also does an annual community service event.  Last year it was to support the March of Dimes.  This year it is supporting the Share a String program.

Our second guest speaker was introduced by Dave Daugherty.  It was Keith Fauerso, the Executive Director of the Cheney Care Center.  Keith gave us a sales pitch hoping that other members besides Dave would soon move in.  The CCC offers assisted living, senior medical services, and retirement housing.

Duplex apartments are around 1,500 square feet and Triplex apartments are 860 square feet.

To join CCC costs $250, and monthly fees are $425 per person, or $450 per couple.

Keith passed out very professional brochure folders to everyone.  He noted that the CCC is the 4th largest employer in Cheney, and it receives the highest ratings from state inspections.

Our next meeting is April 24th.

Respectfully, 

Steve

 

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Kiwanis Club of Cheney Meeting Notes for April 10 2014


Kiwanis Club of Cheney Meeting Notes for April 10 2014

Dear Kiwanians,

Keith opened the meeting. The Secret Greeter was Vonice (again!)!  Fortunately, I was sitting with her (again!)

It was also Vonice’s birthday (but, she insisted we not sing).

 

Pat won the 50/50 dollars. The quarter draw went to Toony who doated it to Cheney Outreach.

I presented a Key Club report.  They are supporting both our Easter Egg Hunt as well as Paint a Helmut at the Fairgrounds (both events in April).

The Easter Hunt is scheduled for April 19th .  We now have 6,000 plastic eggs.  The Care Center folks are stuffing the eggs with candy.  Two EWU fraternities will also be assisting for this event.  We now have three gift baskets for each of the 5 age groups (for kids those who find the golden eggs).  Helpers should report to Salnave Park at 9 am.

I reported that the Golf Tournament that we took over from Rotary is now scheduled for Saturday, June 7.  It will cost $65 per golfer to include cart and meal catered by Longhorn BBQ.  Chris, the manager at Fairways Golf Course, said he was interested in running the event – to include recruiting golfers , marketing and advertisement.  Fred Pollard is responsible for collecting gifts from Cheney merchants, while I am responsible for getting hole sponsors ($70 each).  The Cheney Federal Credit Union agreed to be the Corporate Sponsor of the event again at $500!  All the hole signs were delivered to the Fairways Golf Course.

Roger was recognized as the “Best in the West” for customer service.

Keith pushed selling cotton candy at the Rodeo Day Parade on Saturday, July 12, at 11:30.  He is looking for 4 pairs of volunteers to sell the cotton candy.

Kiwanis One Day event is set for the evening of May 29 – planting plants.

Duane talked up the “Relay for Life” now being held at the Medial Lake High School on Saturday, May 29 ($10 per person).

Tom made a passionate appeal for new Board members when he assumes the presidency from Keith.

Our first guest speaker was Earl, who is the director of volunteers for the Special Olympics for eastern Washington.  Every year, around 750 special athletes compete at Roos Field at EWU.  This year, the event will be on Saturday, May 3rd.  To manage this event, there are 200-250 volunteers (to include from CHS and EWU).  Earl appealed to Kiwanis Club to help make the lunches on Saturday morning.  Members believed that Gail Pollard was our POC (probably because she wasn’t at the meeting!).

Our second guest speaker was Earl’s wife, Bonnie.  Bonnie founded “Friends Across Cheney Equal (FACE).  FACE deals with special needs adults.  It is part of the city Parks & Recreation Department.

Our next meeting is April 17th.

Respectfully, 

Steve

Monday, April 7, 2014

Cheney Kiwanis Club Meeting Notes for April 3 2014


President Keith Walker opened the meeting at 5:30 pm. 

Funds were donated to American Red Cross and the pelican is visiting Gail Pollard.

Members were asked if they were interested in attending the Stage West dinner theater on May 5.  Enough members showed interest so signup will happen at a future meeting and Keith will notify Stage West.

Our guest speaker was Colleen Fox from the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Spokane.  She distributed copies of their 2013 annual report which shows that 541 families stayed at the house and 265 families had to be turned away because all facilities were full.  Families are referred by hospital social workers and the only eligibility criteria are that the family has to travel over 40 miles to Spokane and the child is under 18.  Families can stay as long as the child is receiving ongoing care.  About 50% of the families have a premature infant; 25% have a child with cancer and 55% of the families are from Eastern Washington. 

She explained that each Ronald McDonald House operates separately so 100% of funds collected in our area remain in Spokane.  Each house creates partnerships with the local McDonalds franchisees and McDonalds Corporation only provides limited financial support (usually toward capital costs).

In addition to the house, the charities provide day use family rooms at Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital which were used by over 1,500 people in 2013.  The charities also provide a mobile care unit which provides medical, dental and health services to children in the Yakima Valley.

The next Kiwanis meeting is April 10 at 7am.  Speakers will be Earl and Bonnie Overlie and they will talk about Special Olympics and FACE (Friends Across Cheney Equally).

Respectfully,

Jeri