Kiwanis Club of Cheney  - October 16, 2014 meeting notes


President Tom Whitfield called the meeting to order a bit early.  There were 20 members, 1 guest and 2 speakers present.  We recognized Jerry Hilton's anniversary and Vonice won the 50/50 drawing.


Our speakers were Debra Clemens, Cheney School District Superintendent and Kassidy Probert, Executive Director of Finance for the school district.  They presented information on the levy and bond elections that will happen in February 2015. 


Levies are held every three years and the current one ends in 2014.  Levies fund a number of daily operations and the February 2015 election seeks to extend the existing levy rate for another 3 years. 


The bond request is for approximately $45 million to update and expand Cheney High School (CHS).  CHS was designed for 900 students, served 934 when it opened and currently serves 1200 students.  Currently there are several portable classrooms in use, the lunch area isn't adequate, there is only a very small theatre for music and theatre performances and there is significant traffic congestion on North 6th Street .  The updated plan calls for adding a wing with 12 classrooms (and the capability to add a 2nd story later); converting the existing small theatre area into science classes, adding a new performing arts location and changing the parking area and Betz Elementary access to reduce traffic congestion.  The proposed changes are expected to meet student needs through 2027. 






After the presentation, our business meeting was held:

•  Kirk passed around a sign up sheet for volunteers to set up, supervise and take down the Kiwanis features at the October 31 Harvest Festival at EWU.  
•  Margie reported that Coats For Kids collection has been slow and is ending this week. 
•  Margie also reminded us of the membership incentive.  For every guest a member brings in October or November, the member will get an entry into a drawing for $56 to be used towards either the existing member's or a new member's dues. 
• Steve attended a Key Club meeting at the high school.  There are about 40 members; they plan to help at the Harvest Festival and are discussing whether to help us sell See's Candy in December. 
• There was a brief discussion on whether a Circle K club could be reactivated at EWU;  Kari Tillman is a staff employee who might be able to give assistance and it was suggested that maybe a fraternity and/or sorority might be willing to provide leadership and continuity for a new club. 

Meeting adjourned at 8 am. 


Respectfully submitted,


  Jeri Morgan, Secretary