February 25 2016 - We did not have a speaker today.  Members discussed plans for the Egg Hunt on March 26 and information was presented about the Paint-A-Helmet district event on April 23 and a March 2 organizational meeting for the West Plains Support Network.

February 18, 2016 - Lindsey Ruivivar of CHAS health clinic spoke to us.  The CHAS clinic was originally started to provide health care for the homeless and has expanded to provide health care to anyone on a sliding fee basis.  They operate 12 sites - 2 in Idaho and most of the rest are in Spokane County.  They serve slightly over 50,000 patients per year and about 1,600 Cheney residents were traveling to CHAS clinics in Spokane for dental care.  The Cheney clinic opened in December 2015 and currently is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm.  They plan to expand those hours and will add pharmacy and dental services in 2016.

February  11, 2016 - Carol Kreigh spoke to us about "Feed Cheney".  They provide a free dinner each month, usually on the last Monday.  Free groceries are also available and sometimes clothing is also available.  The meal is available to everyone  - no financial criteria has to be met.  The food is provided and prepared by the Spokane County Women's and Children's free restaurant and Second Harvest.    It costs about $6,000 per year to operate the program.  All money comes from fundraising and they operate under the 501(c)(3) license of the United Church of Christ.  They have an average of 50 volunteers each month; they come from church congregations, EWU student organizations and Cheney High student organizations.

February 4, 2016 - Greg Hare, Vice Principal and Athletic Director at Cheney High School spoke.  He told us about the new Girl's gymnastics program which is competing in the Greater Spokane League since there are no other teams in the usual sports league.  He also discussed the changes that are being made to protect athletes from concussions.  He explained that the district provides funding for team travel, officials and coaches but uniform and equipment costs are funded by fundraising, ASB fees and money from admissions.


He will work with us to organize the Blackhawk/Kiwanis golf tournament which will be in mid-July.

January 28, 2016 - Club member Sean Dotson told us about his family's travel experience in China when going to adopt children.  There was dramatic economic development accompanied by a lot of pollution and the destruction of some historical sites.

January 21, 2016 - Dr. Charles Mutschler, President of the Cheney Depot Society talked about the depot's history and the efforts to save and relocate it.  The unusual Southwest style depot was built by the Northern Pacific after Clarence Martin of Martin flour milling requested a station upgrade.  There are two other Southwest style depots in the northwest and one has been successfully moved.   A former Cheney resident has pledged to match all donations up to $500,000. 


Nineteen members attended the meeting.  K-Kids liaisons reported that both clubs have received their supplies from Kiwanis International.

January 14, 2016 - Fourteen members and 5 guests heard a presentation from Dr. Charles Mutschler, EWU archivist.  He gave a brief history of EWU focusing on the history of  its library facilities and major changes in how libraries organize, catalog and provide access to materials. 

January7, 2016 - Our members heard a presentation from Chris Cargill of the Washington Policy Center.  It is an independent think tank and he spoke about several issues including meeting the funding requirements for K-12 schools and the upcoming vote for funding to expand STA service.