AMES GOLDEN K KIWANIS

MEMBERSHIP MINUTES

“dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time”

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April 24, 2014

Attendance:  64 members, 4 guests

Location:  First United Methodist Church

The meeting was called to order by President Don Muff at 9:30 a.m.  Opening ceremonies were led by Roger Andersen.  Invocation was given by Larry Vallery. 

Announcements:

1. Fred Walker.  Fred is hospitalized at Mary Greeley, Room 263.  Would enjoy visitors.

2.  Road-side Clean-up.  Delayed again due to weather.  Tentatively scheduled for next Thursday, May 1^st.  Meet at Holub parking lot at 12:30 pm.  Final decision made before our meeting next week.

3. “Odyssey of Minds.”  Tom Peter announced that several volunteers are still needed for serving meals for Odyssey of Minds.  Sign-up sheets were distributed.  Check with Peter if you have questions or can sign-up.

4. Pancake Days – Final Financial Report.  Wayne Hagemoser reported on the ticket sales and donations for Pancake Days.  Total tickets, $4,905 (our ½ $2,952.50); Donations, $331.00; Contributions to Foundation, (10 contributors), $1,285.00.

5. Interclub, May 6^th, Roland.  John Johnson has scheduled an interclub to the Roland Club for May 6^th, 6:30 p.m.  Leave Ames about 5:30 p.m.  Would like to have 8 members (qualify for 2 interclubs).  Contact Johnson if interested.

6. Officers/Directors Election.  Election will be on May 8^th.  Muff reviewed the nominees and also announced that nominations will be taken from the floor.

7. “Old Water Treatment Plant Open House” & Pancake Breakfast.  Sandy Fleck announced that the Ames Police Department is sponsoring a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, 7:30 a.m to 11:00 a.m. at the Ames Boys & Girls Club.  Cost $5/person.  Also, the City will be hosting an open house at the present Water Treatment Plant, Saturday, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in honor of Ames 150^th anniversary.  Water Treatment plant is scheduled to close once the new treatment plant is constructed.

8. Emergency Residence Project Donation.  Vic Moss, Director, Emergency Residence Project was presented a $2250 check.  Is one of our local charities supported by Golden K.  Reported that Emergency Residence assisted more than 2200 people in 2013.  Over 70% of budget comes from donations.

Humor. Provided by Ed Augustine.

Program.  Christie Johnson-Lynch, ISU Women’s Volleyball Coach, spoke on “ISU Volleyball – 2014.”  Provided the group with a review of 2013 season and update for 2014.  Answered many questions posed by the audience. 

Submitted by

Larry Trede

Club Secretary