Minutes — 2014

Minutes — January 15, 2014

ATTENDANCE:

Shirley Park, Clyde Milner, Troy Smith, Diann Jenkins, Jerry Lewis, Brad Magee, Roy Ockert

GUEST: Brent Cassady

MINUTES:

The minutes from the Dec. 18, 2013, minutes were approved as amended. The amendment adds that the board voted to have the president speak to Brent Cassady about being our paid accountant. (Ockert/Nadzam)

TREASURER’S REPORT:

The treasurer’s report presented by Brent Cassady was approved as read. (Ockert/Magee)

OLD BUSINESS:

Troy Smith has not heard back from Superintendent James Dunivant regarding the Nettleton Key Club’s charter. He will follow up.

NEW BUSINESS:

A resignation sent to us by Regions Bank on behalf of Natalie Dunlap was tabled until a member could reach her and see if that is her wish. President Shirley Park will check with Regions about letting another of their employees become a member.

The board discussed the possibility of giving our corporate sponsors some tickets with their donations. It was decided that we give corporate sponsors 15 tickets for a $500 donation, 10 tickets with a $250 donation, and 5 tickets with a $100 donation and that the Pancake Day chairman be given latitude with giving tickets to sponsors who donate.(Ockert/Lewis)

President Shirley Park announced there is going to be a meeting with the Eliminate Campaign area director, Michael Malik, next Wednesday morning. She asked all members of the board to come if they can. Jimmy Franklin and Clyde Milner said they would be able to attend.

The board discussed the agreement to ask Brent Cassady to be our accountant. Brent will draw up an agreement for the board to approve.

A motion was made that we put Chili Davis on “Inactive Status” in light of his accident. The motion was approved. (Nadzam/Magee)

The next board meeting will be held on Feb. 19.

Minutes — Feb. 26, 2014

ATTENDANCE:

Shirley Park, Carla Nadzam, Clyde Milner, Troy Smith, Diann Jenkins, Bill Dunnam, Jerry Lewis, Brad Magee, Roy Ockert, Sid Banks.

MINUTES:

The minutes from the previous meeting held on Jan. 15 were approved as written. (Milner/Banks)

TREASURER’S REPORT:

The treasurer's report was approved as prepared. (Lewis/Nadzam)

OLD BUSINESS:

Troy Smith has spoken with the Nettleton Key Club sponsor regarding their loss of charter due to non payment of dues. They said they do have the money to pay the dues but no members. Troy is going to follow up with the principal or superintendent.

Shirley Park reported she has spoken to someone at Regions Bank since they had sent a resignation on behalf of Natalie Dunlap. Regions has promised to try to find another employee who is interested in becoming a Kiwanian.

Bill Dunnam reported that Natalie Dunlap is now at Centennial Bank and he believes she still wants to be a member of Kiwanis.

NEW BUSINESS:

Shirley Park reported that Taura McDaniel has been in contact with her regarding Circle K at ASU. Taura has asked to resign as their sponsor and said the group is not active. The board has decided that a faculty member is needed to be the Circle K sponsor. Clyde Milner will investigate that possibility.

James McKinney has let it be known that he will attend the International Conference in Japan as a delegate at his own expense. The board decided to amend the budget to pay for his registration fee and other Kiwanis related activities up to $1,000. (Ockert/Dunnam)

Brad Magee reported that he has received an offer of $500 from Chris West for our deep fryer in storage that is not being used. The board decided to sell it for that price, and if it is found to not work properly, we will refund his money. The money will go into the Pancake fund. (Nadzam/Ockert)

The board accepted the resignation of Kelby Jones. He has moved to New Orleans. (Banks/Lewis)

The board accepted an application for membership from Jimmy Farley. (Jenkins/Dunnam)

The board decided to pursue establishing a new user friendly Web site that we can keep up to date. Roy Ockert is going to try to build one. It was also decided that we need to ask Evonne how much we owe her for all the time she kept the other site up because there was a monthly charge for it. (Nadzam/Dunnam)

It was noted that we are paying $600 for rent on the First Presbyterian Church for Pancake Day.

Shirley Park reported that Jimmy Franklin will have Eliminate posters made for display at Pancake Day.

The next board meeting will be held on March 19, 2014.

Minutes — March 19, 2014

ATTENDANCE:

Shirley Park, Clyde Milner, Troy Smith, Diann Jenkins, Bill Dunnam, Brad Magee, Roy Ockert, Sid Banks

MINUTES:

The minutes from the previous meeting held on Feb. 26 were approved as written. (Smith/Banks)

TREASURER’S REPORT:

The treasurer’s report was presented by Treasurer Bill Dunnam. It was approved as presented. (Banks/Milner)

OLD BUSINESS:

The Nettleton Key Club Charter was discussed. Sid Banks said Bryan Carter is the principal, and he will speak with him about future activity of the Key Club. Decisions on this matter were tabled.

The board also discussed the ASU Circle K club. Clyde Milner is still trying to speak to faculty members about being a sponsor for the club.

NEW BUSINESS:

The board reviewed our present policy of cancelling our meetings when Jonesboro Schools are closed. It was decided that cancelling the meetings will be left to the discretion of the President and the Program Chair.

Shirley Park presented a proposal by Brent Cassady to provide professional services to the club for $125.00 per month. The proposal was accepted. (Ockert/Jenkins)

The board discussed that Brent brought to our attention that form 990 which allows the club to have exempt status has not been filed in a few years. It was decided to have him research what it will take to get us back to exempt status. (Smith/Ockert)

Sid Banks announced applications for scholarships have been sent out to the schools.

THE NEXT BOARD MEETING WILL BE HELD ON APRIL 16, 2014.

MINUTES — April 23, 2014

ATTENDANCE:

Shirley Park, Carla Nadzam, Clyde Milner, Diann Jenkins, Brad Magee, Roy Ockert, Sid Banks

GUEST: Brent Cassady

MINUTES:

The minutes from the previous meeting held on March 19 were approved as written. (Nadzam/Banks)

TREASURER’S REPORT:

The treasurer’s report given by Brent Cassady was approved as written. (Ockert/Nadzam)

OLD BUSINESS:

Sid Banks reported that he spoke with the Nettleton School principal about Nettleton Key Club’s Charter. He said the principal promised he will talk to the sponsor and see that the Key Club is re-established. Sid let him know we are willing to pay the charter to get the club back in good standing. The principal will get back with Sid.

Clyde Milner reported that he got a response from Lisa Waggoner (the wife of our member Chad Waggoner) about being a faculty adviser for Circle K. She is going to get in touch with Taura McDaniel to make that transition happen. Carla is following up on that.

Roy Ockert reported there are still seven members who got tickets that have never returned the tickets or any money. He will do a followup email to them.

Roy Ockert also reported he sold the most tickets but is deferring the winning position to Diann Jenkins since he ran the contest and she was second behind him. He will accept second place. Roy, Shirley Park and Jerry Lewis all sold over 100 tickets. The board approved purchasing the items that were promised to the winners. (Banks/Nadzam)

NEW BUSINESS:

The board discussed that Chad Waggoner has applied for senior status. The board agreed to approve senior status for Chad provided any dues that may be owed are paid up through March 16, 2014. (Magee/Ockert)

The board agreed to accept the resignation of Bob Schoenborn. (Jenkins/Magee)

The board received a request to resign by Troy Smith. The board decided to offer Troy a 6-month leave of absence since new job pressures are the reason for his resignation. (Jenkins/Milner) The leave of absence has been tabled until Shirley can talk to Troy about that.

The board discussed that with Troy Smith leaving the club the position of vice president/program chair is vacant. Several members had good ideas for programs and will follow up on them. Roy Ockert and Clyde Milner volunteered to share this duty for the rest of the Kiwanis year.

Shirley Park reported that several members will be helping with the Children’s Advocacy Center’s 5K Fund-raiser this Saturday, April 26. The board decided to donate $100 sponsorship to help with that. (Nadzam/Banks)

The next board meeting will be held on May 21, 2014.

MINUTES — May 21, 2014

ATTENDANCE:

Shirley Park, Clyde Milner, Diann Jenkins, Bill Dunnam, Brad Magee, Roy Ockert, Sid Banks.

GUEST: Brent Cassady.

MINUTES:

The minutes from the previous meeting held on April 23 were approved as corrected. (Magee/Banks) The correction was “Roy Ockert and Clyde Milner volunteered to share the duty of program chair through the end of July,” not through the end of the Kiwanis year.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

The treasurer’s report was approved as presented by Brent Cassady. (Banks/Milner)

OLD BUSINESS:

The subject of the Nettleton Key Club’s Charter was tabled for further information.

The subject of Circle K Club was tabled – still looking for a faculty adviser.

NEW BUSINESS:

The board accepted a resignation request from Clyde Milner, effective June 18. (Banks/Magee)

The board agreed to honor our line item donations to United Way and the Food Bank both for $500 each. (Banks/Ockert)

The next board meeting will be held on June 18, 2014.

MINUTES — June 18, 2014

ATTENDANCE:

Shirley Park, Carla Nadzam, Clyde Milner, Diann Jenkins, Jerry Lewis, Brad Magee. (This is a majority since there is no Vice President position held at this time.)

GUESTS: James McKinney & Brent Cassady.

MINUTES:

The minutes from the May 21, 2014, board meeting were accepted as corrected. Clyde Milner’s resignation was not effective until May 19. (Nadzam/Magee)

TREASURER’S REPORT:

The financial statement was given by our accountant and member Brent Cassady. Brent reported he will start receiving monthly statements regarding our ASU Endowment. He reported our investment has been $85,025, and our total balance now is $97,314.35, a gain of over $12,000.

NEW BUSINESS:

The Board discussed adding a line item to our monthly billing for a voluntary contribution to the Eliminate Project. A motion was made to add a strictly voluntary line item to our monthly billing for a contribution amount of your choice. (Jenkins/Nadzam) Approved.

The board discussed the fact that we still need programs for August and September. Clyde said even while he is in New Mexico, he will try to help us fill those months. Everyone is encouraged to make suggestions.

The board discussed that Shirley will check with Richard Wang on the availability and pricing he can get for the Cooper Alumni Center on Sept. 24.

James McKinney will be going to the International Convention in Japan. He said he has a copy of the amendments that will be considered and asked everyone for suggestions about what they would like him to find out about. Brad Magee suggested he attend anything to do with membership. James said he also hopes to find out how we are doing on the Eliminate Project compared to other clubs.

Shirley announced also District Convention is coming up in Springfield, Mo.

The next board meeting will be held on July 16, 2014.

MINUTES — July 16, 2014

ATTENDANCE:

Shirley Park, Carla Nadzam, Diann Jenkins, Bill Dunnam, Brad Magee, Roy Ockert, Sid Banks.

GUEST: Brent Cassady

MINUTES:

The minutes from the previous meeting held on June 18, 2014, were approved as written.

FINANCIAL REPORT:

Brent Cassady presented financial statements for the month ending June 30, 2014. It was decided to add a line item back on the budget to cover $1,000.00 for the international convention. Shirley asked Bill Dunnam to bring a check next week for that purpose.

OLD BUSINESS:

President Shirley Park announced that Richard Wang has been able to confirm our reservations for the Cooper Alumni Center on Sept. 24, 2014, for the awards and installation meeting.

Issues with Nettleton Key Club Charter and Circle K Club were tabled.

NEW BUSINESS:

President Shirley Park announced she thinks we will have two, possibly three delegates going to District Convention in Springfield, Mo. Right now we think Jimmy Franklin, James McKinney and possibly Shirley Park will attend. Secretary Diann Jenkins will make sure everyone has either filled out their registration online or give them a paper registration if they need it. She will also fill out the delegate form as soon as it is established exactly who is going.

The board discussed the declining membership and weekly attendance. Roy Ockert had some ideas such as an ad in the newspaper and has prepared a PDF file to place on our Web site about us. Bill Dunnam suggested we do a meal and invite the mayor and human resources representatives from different new factories and businesses in town. Carla Nadzam suggested we get the word out about the projects we do when we advertise, such as our fall project, Camp Quality 5K, and our tutoring and room parenting programs. Roy Ockert and Shirley Park both stated we could invite HR representatives to our meetings. It was decided to have a Membership Committee Meeting after our regular meeting next week, Wednesday, July 23, 2014.

Carla Nadzam reminded everyone when school starts back, they will be needing tutors again. The hours are usually 8:10-8:45 a.m.

Shirley Park announced we need to form a committee to review new bylaws to be adopted by our club by Sept. 30, 2014. Roy Ockert volunteered to be a part of the committee.

The next board meeting will be held on Aug. 20, 2014 (later changed to Aug. 27).

Minutes (special meeting) — July 30, 2014

ATTENDANCE:

Shirley Park, Carla Nadzam, Diann Jenkins, Bill Dunnam, Brad Magee, Roy Ockert, Sid Banks, Jerry Lewis.

GUEST: Torrance Tuberville.

A motion was made to take out an ad in The Jonesboro Sun between now and the end of the fiscal year at $30 weekly to promote the Kiwanis Club of Jonesboro. (Ockert/Nadzam) Approved.

A motion was made that we purchase a laminating machine. Roy will cut out articles in the paper of promotions received by local people and laminate them and send them to the individuals being promoted along with a letter telling them about Kiwanis and inviting them to a meeting. (Ockert/Nadzam) Approved.

The board discussed the fact that City Youth Ministries did a project where they cleaned up yards of people in the community who were unable to do it themselves. The director is wanting to reward the youth with a trip to a water park. A motion was made to donate $250 from our line item “other disbursements” to them to use to go to the water park and to use any leftover monies as they see fit. (Nadzam/Banks) Approved.

Minutes — Aug. 27, 2014

ATTENDANCE:

Shirley Park, Diann Jenkins, Bill Dunnam, Jerry Lewis, Brad Magee, Roy Ockert, Sid Banks.

GUESTS: Brent Cassady, James McKinney.

MINUTES:

The minutes from the previous meeting held on July 16, 2014, were approved as presented.

(Banks/Lewis)

FINANCIAL REPORT:

Our accountant, Brent Cassady, presented the financial report for the month ending July 31, 2014. It was approved as presented. (Ockert/Magee)

OLD BUSINESS:

President, Shirley Park noted she has an invoice for our Awards and Installation Banquet on Sept. 24 for $112. She told Treasurer Bill Dunnam she will need a check for it. She said we have to pay for a minimum of 30 people.

Shirley stated we have to form a committee to review the new bylaw changes and prepare them to be adopted by our club by Sept. 30, 2014. Roy Ockert and Shirley volunteered to be on the committee. Shirley appointed John Barttelt to be on the committee.

Nettleton Key Club status was tabled.

Circle K Club status was tabled.

Roy Ockert stated we have run the Kiwanis membership ad the last two Tuesdays. He also stated he purchased a laminating machine and supplies which totaled $99.57 but with the help of Torrence Tuberville, we got a $50 Wal-Mart gift card which made our actual cost $49.57. The board decided to send Torrence a thank-you card. Secretary Diann Jenkins will send it.

NEW BUSINESS:

The board approved the membership application of Waylon Harris. (Magee/Banks)

Shirley stated she won two scholarships in a drawing at District Meeting at no cost to the club. They are to send two high school students to a Leadership Seminar in Hot Springs. She felt we should confer with the principal at JHS about students who might like to go. She said Nancy Ritter is no longer the Key Club sponsor and we don’t think they have one now.

Shirley noted we have a request from Arkansas Sheriffs Youth Ranches for a donation. A motion was made that we take $500 not spent from line item 4260 to donate to the ranch. Motion was approved. It was noted that Big Brothers Big Sisters no longer has representation in Jonesboro. (Ockert/Lewis)

Bill Dunnam stated that we have a few members who are critically past due. A motion was made that Bill provide to Shirley a list of members who are at least six months past due. Shirley will discuss how to proceed with one of our attorney members. She will have the issue on the agenda for next month. The motion was approved. (Ockert/Lewis)

The next board meeting will be held on Sept. 17, 2014

Minutes — Sept. 17, 2014

ATTENDANCE:

Shirley Park, Carla Nadzam, Diann Jenkins, Brad Magee, Roy Ockert, Sid Banks.

GUESTS:

Jimmy Franklin, James McKinney, Brent Cassady.

MINUTES:

The minutes from the previous meeting held on Aug. 27, 2014, were approved as presented. (Banks/Ockert)

FINANCIAL REPORT:

The accountant’s report was approved as presented by accountant and member Brent Cassady. (Ockert/Nadzam)

It was decided to move $5,000 from the General & Administration fund to the ASU Endowment fund. (Ockert/Banks)

OLD BUSINESS:

President Shirley Park reported that most of the delinquent account issues have been resolved.

Roy Ockert reported the committee has worked on the bylaws, and there are a few changes they propose the club makes. He has emailed the proposed new bylaws to the membership. They will have to be voted on by the club on Sept. 24.

NEW BUSINESS:

The board approved the request for a leave of absence by member David Clark. It would be for six months pending the approval of the new bylaws by the club. (Ockert/Nadzam)

Shirley Park brought up the fact that the students who end up going to the Leadership Seminar on the scholarships she won at district will probably need a chaperone. The club approved the cost of $115 for a chaperone to go with the students. (Ockert/Magee)

Shirley proposed we take advantage of incentives to become a Model Club by contributing to the Eliminate Project. She said to be a Model Club we would have to contribute $33,000 over a 5-year period based on our membership. The Mo-Ark District and Susan Jespersen and her husband have pledged matches in the total amount of $8,800. Also, our club has already contributed some monies to the project, and we have three members who have pledged $1,250 each to purchase a Zeller Fellowship. This means the club would need to contribute a total of $4,016.00 this year. The board approved recommendation to the club that we commit to the pledge of $4,016. (Ockert/Banks)

Roy Ockert presented the proposed budget for 2014-15. Roy moved that we adopt the new budget upon approval by the membership. The motion was seconded by Sid Banks (motion approved).

Carla Nadzam asked that the board consider a donation to the Family Crisis Center. She reported they are in danger of being evicted from the second-hand shop location where they make their money. The board approved a donation of $1,000 from line item 4240 to 4414 Community Service. (Ockert/Jenkins)

The board decided to make some present and past members Honorary Members. They are Fred Sitz, Chili Davis, Clyde Wilhoite and June Findley, the spouse of a deceased member, Harry Findley. (Ockert/Nadzam)

Roy Ockert made a motion for the approval of committee appointments.

Motion was seconded by Brad Magee (motion approved).

The next board meeting will be held on Oct. 15, 2014.

Minutes — Sept. 22, 2014

At the request of President Shirley Park, the board had a special email meeting to vote on an issue that needed to be decided before the next regular meeting of the board. Our club was presented with an opportunity to support the Miracle League. For $300 per year for a 3-year contract, we can have an 8- by 4-foot fence sign with our logo and whatever else we want to say. The board approved the opportunity. (Dunnam/Ockert)

Minutes — October 15, 2014

ATTENDANCE:

Roy Ockert, Bill Dunnam, Sid Banks, Brad Magee, James McKinney, Diann Jenkins, Carla Nadzam, Richard Wang, Shirley Park, Billy Woodruff

OTHERS: Brent Cassady

MINUTES:

The minutes were approved as corrected.

Correction – Roy Ockert made a motion for the approval of Committee Standards for all committees.

(Nadzam/Park)

FINANCIAL REPORT:

The financial report was given by our member and accountant, Brent Cassady. (Banks/Dunnam) Approved.

Roy announced a Financial Review Committee has been formed. The chair is Warren Shull, and members are Jimmy Franklin and Drew Beaverstock.

OLD BUSINESS:

Treasurer, Bill Dunnam gave a report of members in arrears on their dues. Roy said the bylaws state that a member is automatically not in good standing upon becoming six month behind on his or her dues. The bylaws also state that a member not in good standing may be suspended by a majority vote of the board, will be given at least a 14-day notice of such pending action and has the right to appear before the board at that time. It was decided since we have one member who is in arrears six months, Roy will draft a letter to let that person know the matter will be discussed at the next board meeting.

The board accepted the resignations of two members, Troy Smith and Chad Waggoner. (Nadzam/Magee)

Shirley reported we have two Nettleton students who will be attending Key Leadership camp in Hot Springs Nov. 7-9. She said a mother will drop the girls off and the assistant principal will pick them up. They decided no chaperone was needed. Shirley made a motion that instead of the $115 that was approved for the chaperone we should donate $100 for travel expenses. (Park/Jenkins) Approved.

Shirley reported she is keeping up with the donations that members are sending in to Kiwanis International for the Eliminate Project.

NEW BUSINESS:

Roy reported that the bylaws state that a board member who fails to attend four straight board meetings needs to come before the board and explain or resign.

Roy reported it is time to organize our committees. He named the committees chairs and set some beginning goals.

Programs Committee (Richard Wang) – Get December and January programs assigned to a committee member.

Administration Committee (James McKinney) — Get Waylon Harris involved in producing the newsletter.

Community Service Committee (Carla Nadzam) — Identify service projects for the coming year.

Pancake Day/Fundraising Committee (Brad Magee) — Get organized and order tickets for distribution on Jan. 7.

Membership Committee (Shirley Park) — Get organized and involve more members in recruiting efforts.

Youth Programs Committee (Sid Banks) — Lay the groundwork for reviving Key Clubs at Jonesboro, Nettleton and Valley View, also to consider possibilities at Westside and Brookland.

Financial Review Committee (Warren Shull) — Conduct the required financial audit by the end of the calendar year, if possible.

Roy encouraged all committee chairs to schedule meetings and get going.

Shirley reported that at the last civic club meeting for presidents of clubs, it was mentioned there is a need for volunteers at the Winter Wonderland, which runs from Dec. 1-20. The board decided to bring a schedule to the membership and have a time when Kiwanians will work.

The next board meeting will be held on Nov. 19, 2014.

Minutes — Nov. 19, 2014

ATTENDANCE:

Roy Ockert, Bill Dunnam, Sid Banks, Brad Magee, James McKinney, Diann Jenkins, Carla Nadzam, Richard Wang, Shirley Park, Billy Woodruff.

ABSENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jerry Lewis, Sarah Reeves.

OTHER MEMBERS PRESENT: Brent Cassady.

MINUTES:

The minutes from the previous meeting held on Oct. 15 were approved as presented. (Nadzam/Park)

FINANCIAL REPORTS:

The financial report for 9-30-14 was approved as presented by Brent Cassady. (Banks/Magee)

Roy Ockert reported the current balance of the ASU Endowment Fund is $104,361.11. This is a total gain of $14,361.11. The club has input $90,000.00.

Bill Dunnam announced he is writing our last $1,000 check to City Parks for youth services completing our pledge of $5,000 over a period of five years.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Sid Banks (Youth Programs Committee) reported the Earl Collins Scholarship applications have been distributed to the schools. He has received calls from students and parents showing interest.

Carla Nadzam (Community Service Committee) reported we have four members who are doing tutoring at Micro-Society School. We have just done Halloween parties for four second-grade classes. We are gearing up to do the Foster Children’s Christmas shopping. We also have several members who plan to work at Winter Wonderland this year. Roy gave a request from Foundation of the Arts to Carla for consideration by the committee.

Shirley Park (Membership Committee): Roy said he has an offer from The Jonesboro Sun for one run for a large ad for $575. Brad Magee made a point that we might want to do that before Pancake Day this years since it is the 75th anniversary. A decision on that matter was tabled.

OLD BUSINESS:

The board voted to terminate the membership of Sarah Reeves, who was not in good standing, and offered to settle her account with payment of dues in arrears. (Banks/Nadzam)

NEW BUSINESS:

The board accepted a transfer application from Joshua Neal, who is transferring from the Newport club. It was agreed to pay transfer fees if there are any. (Nadzam/Woodruff)

The board accepted a letter from Jimmy Franklin asking for senior status which is job related. His request was approved effective Dec. 1, 2014. (Woodruff/Jenkins)

The meeting was adjourned. (Nadzam/Banks)

The next board meeting will be Dec. 7, 2014.

Minutes — Dec. 17, 2014

ATTENDANCE:

Roy Ockert, Bill Dunnam, Brad Magee, James McKinney, Diann Jenkins, Jerry Lewis, Carla Nadzam, Richard Wang, Shirley Park, Billy Woodruff.

ABSENT BOARD MEMBERS: Sid Banks.

OTHER MEMBERS PRESENT: Brent Cassady, Jimmy Franklin.

MINUTES:

The minutes from the previous meeting held on Nov. 19, 2014, were approved as written. (Nadzam/Magee)

FINANCIAL REPORTS:

The Financial Statement reviewed by Brent Cassady was accepted as read. (Lewis/Jenkins) Brent also reported the balance on the ASU Endowment Fund is $105,522.78.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

No report has been received from the Financial Review Committee.

Programs Committee chair Richard Wang had nothing new to report.

Administrative Committee chair James McKinney reported he has talked with Waylon Harris regarding his taking over the monthly bulletin. James has also met with Barnhill’s manager and all is well.

The board voted to give our waitress, Annette, $100 as a Christmas gift. (Dunnam/Wang)

Waylon Harris sent a request from Goodfellows for a donation. The board agreed to donate $250 from the Community Services discretionary line. (Nadzam/Park)

Carla Nadzam presented a request from Nicole Potts regarding Foster Children’s Christmas shopping. All children have organizations shopping for them but they will need help with postage for sending the gifts to Craighead County Children who have been placed elsewhere. The board gave Carla up to $150 at her discretion to be used for postage.

A possible donation to The Delta Symphony Orchestra was tabled for later consideration.

A possible donation to Foundation of the Arts was tabled for later consideration.

A possible donation to Out of the Dark was tabled for later consideration.

Brad Magee, chair of Pancake Day/Fund Raising Committee, reported he has Pancake Day tickets, and they will be distributed in January. Brad reported that he has named Roy Ockert in charge of ticket distribution. Brad will be in charge of food and supplies. Shirley Park will be in charge of contacting corporate sponsors. Diann Jenkins will be in charge of publicity.

The board agreed that we should hold all members responsible for the sale or purchase of 50 tickets. The expectation will be put in the bulletin. (McKinney/Woodruff)

Shirley Park, Membership Committee chair had nothing new to report.

Sid Banks, Youth Services Committee chair, sent word that there were four applications received from our area.

OLD BUSINESS:

Roy Ockert reported we still need more volunteers to work Winter Wonderland on Saturday if possible.

Shirley Park reported that as of 11-16-14 we have contributed $7,000 to the Eliminate Project.

NEW BUSINESS:

Diann Jenkins applied for a Wal-Mart Foundation grant at the suggestion of our new member, Josh Neal. She received notification and the club has received a $1,000 grant. A decision on what project it will be used for was tabled.

Roy Ockert announced he will be attending the Civic Club Presidents meeting to represent Kiwanis.

The board asked Jimmy Franklin to fill the open board position until our year end on Oct. 1, 2015. He accepted. (Dunnam/Wang) Approved.

A motion was made to adjourn the meeting. (Nadzam/Park)

The next board meeting will be held on Jan. 21, 2015.