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Jan. 15, 2025
ATTENDANCE:
Warren Skaug, Jimmy Franklin, Neale Bartee, Diann Jenkins, Shirley Park, Matt Silas, Traci Perrin, Johnny Sweet, Nesha Guest.
ABSENT BOARD MEMBERS: Gregg McElhanon, Jerry Lewis, Brandon Brewer.
MINUTES
The minutes from the previous meeting held on Dec. 11, 2024, were approved as presented by Secretary Diann Jenkins (Franklin/Park)
FINANCIAL REPORT
The financial report was approved as presented by Treasurer Shirley Park (Guest/Bartee). Roy Ockert suggested we get an updated report on the ASU Endowment Fund.
OLD BUSINESS
The board decided on Members Mark plates to be used for Pancake Day this year. Brad Magee, Pancake Day Chair, reported we can get 1,400 for $126. It was also decided to continue using foam cups for coffee, juice, etc.
NEW BUSINESS
Traci Perrin reminded everyone about the Regional Kiwanis Meeting to be held in Batesville on Saturday, Jan. 18. It was noted that Warren and Phyllis Skaug and Traci Perrin will attend.
Johnny Sweet announced he is working on a deal with Cisco on individually packaged butter and will let the board know what comes of it.
The next board meeting will be held on Feb. 12.
Feb. 12, 2025
ATTENDANCE
Warren Skaug, Neale Bartee, Diann Jenkins, Shirley Park, Gregg McElhanon, Traci Perrin, Johnny Sweet, Nesha Guest.
ABSENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jimmy Franklin, Jerry Lewis, Matt Silas, Brandon Brewer.
MINUTES
The minutes from the previous meeting, held on Jan. 15, were approved as presented by Secretary Diann Jenkins. (Perrin/Park)
FINANCIAL REPORT
The financial report was approved as presented by Treasurer Shirley Park. (Perrin/Bartee). Roy Ockert suggested we move the $300 from line item 5011 to the endowment fund, which is line item 6075. Motion made by Nesha Guest and seconded by Neale Bartee. Motion passed.
The board accepted the resignation of John Beineke. (Jenkins/Perrin)
The board accepted the application for membership by Kevin Brown. (Jenkins/Perrin)
Roy Ockert reported regarding his membership survey about having a night meeting for a satellite group. Regarding the results from the membership, he suggested we proceed with noon meetings and work on prospective new members. Traci Perrin is going to further explore a monthly night meeting.
The next board meeting will be held on March 12.
March 12, 2025
ATTENDANCE
Warren Skaug, Jimmy Franklin, Diann Jenkins, Shirley Park, Jerry Lewis, Matt Silas, Johnny Sweet, Nesha Guest.
ABSENT BOARD MEMBERS: Neale Bartee, Gregg McElhanon, Traci Perrin, Brandon Brewer.
MINUTES
The minutes from the previous meeting held on Feb. 12, 2025, were approved as presented by Secretary Diann Jenkins. (Guest/Park)
FINANCIAL REPORT
The financial report was approved as presented by Treasurer Shirley Park. (Franklin/Guest)
The board discussed delinquent members. President, Warren Skaug is going to write letters.
There was discussion regarding Pancake Day and the seven Key Club members who came to help. Warren is going to write a letter to the Key Club thanking them for their help.
The next board meeting will be held on April 10, 2025.
April 9, 2025
ATTENDANCE
Warren Skaug, Jimmy Franklin, Neale Bartee, Diann Jenkins, Shirley Park, Matt Silas, Traci Perrin, Nesha Guest.
ABSENT BOARD MEMBERS: Gregg McElhanon, Jerry Lewis, Brandon Brewer, Johnny Sweet.
MINUTES
The minutes from the previous meeting held on March 12, 2025, were approved with one correction. Traci Perrin was marked absent when in fact she was present. (Silas/Bartee)
FINANCIAL REPORT
The financial report was approved as presented by Treasurer Shirley Park. (Jenkins/Silas)
Neale Bartee made a motion to do a one-time donation to CASA of $500 from line item 4232 with future consideration for a line item to be created for them. Motion was seconded by Traci Perrin. Motion carried.
The board discussed who would be on the nominating committee to nominate new officers. It was decided that members of the committee will be Matt Silas and Sid Banks. The board will be searching for a third member.
The board discussed delegates to KI Convention in June. Neale and Elaine Bartee and Traci Perrin may possibly be interested.
Sid Banks, Scholarship Committee chair, asked for additional funds for scholarships this year. The board agreed to allow an additional $1,500 to be given in scholarships. (Park/Guest)
The board discussed the fact that the District Convention is coming up in August and will be held in Jonesboro and hosted by our club. It was noted that the Kiwanis International president will be in attendance.
The board discussed the subject of a different meeting place. President Warren Skaug has been talking to Lazzari’s. He suggested we try a tentative meeting for April 30. Warren is going to talk to them more about a possible buffet, etc.
The next board meeting will be held on May 14.
May 14, 2025
ATTENDANCE
Warren Skaug, Jimmy Franklin, Neale Bartee, Diann Jenkins, Shirley Park, Gregg McElhanon, Jerry Lewis, Matt Silas, Traci Perrin, Johnny Sweet, Nesha Guest
ABSENT BOARD MEMBERS: Brandon Brewer
MINUTES: The minutes from the previous meeting held on April 9, 2025, were approved as presented by Secretary Diann Jenkins. (McElhanon/Guest)
FINANCIAL REPORT
The financial report was approved as presented by Treasurer Shirley Park. (Guest/Lewis) The board decided to have a presentation meeting in June to present checks to organizations approved for donations.
OLD BUSINESS
President Warren Skaug reported a decision has been made that Lazzari’s is not a feasible location for our meetings. There was some discussion regarding possibly having meetings at the First United Methodist Church with catering or La Bocca Restaurant. No decision was made.
It was noted that the keynote speaker at the Kiwanis International Convention has been changed from Henry Winkler to Martin Sheen. Also, Neale and Elaine Bartee will be delegates representing the club.
Traci Perrin reported plans are under way for an evening meeting Monday, June 9, at 6:30 at Hijinx. Hijinx is letting the club use their venue free of charge. Traci asked for approximately $200 to cover drinks and light snacks. The board approved her request for $200 to be taken from line item 6016. (Bartee/Jenkins)
The next board meeting will be held on June 11, 2025.
June 18, 2025
ATTENDANCE
Warren Skaug, Jimmy Franklin, Neale Bartee, Diann Jenkins, Shirley Park, Gregg McElhanon, Jerry Lewis, Matt Silas, Traci Perrin, Johnny Sweet.
ABSENT BOARD MEMBERS: Brandon Brewer.
MINUTES
The minutes from the previous board meeting were approved as presented by Secretary Diann Jenkins (Franklin/Perrin)
FINANCIAL REPORT
The financial report was approved as presented by Treasurer Shirley Park (Perrin/Jenkins)
There was discussion regarding one of the $500 scholarship being returned by a Jonesboro High School student due to the fact he accepted a scholarship from Williams Baptist College. The board will accept a suggestion from Scholarship Chair Sid Banks.
OLD BUSINESS
Traci Perrin announced a new date for an evening recruitment meeting. It will be held on the evening of July 21 at Hijinx from 6 to 7:30.
NEW BUSINESS
There was discussion by the board that the Kiwanis International president, Lee Kuan Yong, will be invited to speak to the club the week of District Convention in August.
The next board meeting will be held on July 9.
July 16, 2025
ATTENDANCE
Warren Skaug, Jimmy Franklin, Neale Bartee, Diann Jenkins, Shirley Park, Jerry Lewis, Traci Perrin, Nesha Guest.
ABSENT BOARD MEMBERS: Gregg McElhanon, Matt Silas, Brandon Brewer, Johnny Sweet.
MINUTES
The minutes from the previous meeting held on June 18 were approved as presented by Secretary Diann Jenkins (Park/Guest)
FINANCIAL REPORT
The financial report was approved as presented by Treasurer Shirley Park (Perrin/Lewis)
NEW BUSINESS
Warren Skaug, Neale Bartee and Shirley Park were elected to the House of Delegates for the District Convention, which will begin Saturday at 2:15 p.m. (Franklin/Guest)
Roy Ockert announced the charitable project for District Convention is providing The Learning Center with large magnetic timers for their classrooms. The board agreed to purchase up to $100 worth of timers. Traci Perrin will order them. (Perrin/Bartee) It was noted they are also accepting gently used shoes for school students.
The board agreed to sponsor a Club Build in Trumann with a donation of $100 (Perrin/Jenkins) Traci Perrin announced she is trying to get two or three members to act as coaches for the new club.
Chase Armstrong asked to speak during the board meeting. He discussed getting more school participation with the Key clubs and projects, etc. He also suggested we check on the perks we have currently with our bank and possibly checking out better options. He also said he would like to further our search for a better meeting place.
The board accepted the resignations of John Barttelt and Waylon Harris (Jenkins/Perrin)
The board accepted the new member applications of Lori Norris and Tami Dodd. (Jenkins/Guest)
OLD BUSINESS
Traci Perrin reported the Evening Recruitment Meeting will be held Monday, July 21 at 6 p.m.
The next board meeting will be held on Aug. 13.
Aug. 20, 2025
ATTENDANCE
Warren Skaug, Jimmy Franklin, Neale Bartee, Diann Jenkins, Shirley Park, Matt Silas, Traci Perrin, Nesha Guest.
ABSENT BOARD MEMBERS: Gregg McElhannon, Jerry Lewis, Brandon Brewer, Johnny Sweet.
MINUTES
The minutes from the previous meeting held on July 16 were approved as presented by Secretary Diann Jenkins. (Perrin/Park)
FINANCIAL REPORT
The financial report was approved as presented by Treasurer Shirley Park (Bartee/Perrin)
The board decided the club will pay MO-Ark District Convention fees reported by members who attended if reported by Aug. 31.
NEW BUSINESS
President Warren Skaug reported the International president, Lee Kuan Yong, said he uses the “three pieces of paper” approach, which is Goals, Team and Calendar. He also spoke about Membership Strategies. One possibility is to lower dues for new young members.
Lt. Governor Traci Perrin suggested a project such as “Bicycle Safety.”
The board accepted the resignation of Drew Beaverstock and Bill Odom. (Jenkins/Perrin)
Roy Ockert announced it is time to plan for our Installation and Awards Banquet. There was discussion as to whether to have it at the Jonesboro Country Club or another venue as well as whether to have it at lunch or dinner. Warren is going to explore some possibilities.
Roy Ockert mentioned if we want to have a club picnic, possible dates are Oct 1 or 8.
OLD BUSINESS
Traci Perrin gave an update regarding K-Kids. Traci will check with the adviser to see how many kids involved, etc. She also reiterated the need for Kiwanis members to attend their meetings.
Traci Perrin said the next meeting of the Poinsett County Kiwanis Club is tentatively scheduled for Sept. 18. She will let the club know the date for sure later. The meeting will be held at the Old Community House in Trumann.
The next board meeting will be held on Sept. 10.
Sept. 17, 2025
ATTENDANCE:
Warren Skaug, Jimmy Franklin, Neale Bartee, Diann Jenkins, Shirley Park, Matt Silas, Traci Perrin, Johnny Sweet, Nesha Guest.
ABSENT BOARD MEMBERS: Gregg McElhanon, Jerry Lewis, Brandon Brewer.
MINUTES
The minutes from the previous meeting held on Aug. 20 were approved as presented by Secretary Diann Jenkins. (Franklin/Park)
FINANCIAL REPORT
The financial report was approved as presented by Treasurer Shirley Park. (Franklin/Perrin)
The board decided to move $6,000 from the service account to the ASU Endowment Fund. (Jenkins/Guest)
OTHER BUSINESS
The board approved version 1 of the 2025-26 Budget with the following amendments. (Perrin/Guest)
The board amended version 1 to add a discretionary line to Youth Services of $1,000 to help send a student and sponsor to District Convention. (Bartee/Park)
The board amended version 1 of the budget to increase Scholarship line item 4100 to $10,000 with the intent to expand the number of schools served. (Perrin/Bartee)
The board approved the Meeting Program Schedule as presented by Program Chair Neale Bartee. (Jenkins/Guest)
Traci Perrin reported the Poinsett County Kiwanis Club met on Sept. 16. She said they expect to have meetings on the third Tuesday of each month. The next meeting will be held in Marked Tree. The Trumann and Marked Tree Chambers are planning a Charter Night for the Club.
President Warren Skaug reported the Service Programs Committee is exploring more hands-on projects for the coming year.
The next board meeting will be held on Oct. 10, 2025.
Oct. 15, 2025
ATTENDANCE:
Jimmy Franklin, Johnny Sweet, Diann Jenkins, Shirley Park, Warren Skaug, Sid Banks, Matt Silas, Brad Magee.
ABSENT BOARD MEMBERS: Neale Bartee, Traci Perrin, Elaine Bartee.
MINUTES
The minutes from the previous meeting held on Sept. 17, 2025, were approved with correction of the date of the next board meeting as presented by Secretary Diann Jenkins. (Skaug/Park)
FINANCIAL REPORT
The board accepted an amended report of last month’s meeting from Treasurer Shirley Park. (Banks/Jenkins)
NEW BUSINESS
Roy Ockert suggested we donate $300 from line item 4414 (Community Services: Discretionary) in the budget to KASU Radio — to be presented to Mark Smith. Brad Magee made the motion and Diann Jenkins seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Brad Magee reported that he will resign as Pancake Committee Chair after the 2026 Pancake Day. He will train the next chair when one is appointed.
OLD BUSINESS
A Poinsett County Club followup was tabled per the absence of Traci Perrin.
Service Projects followup was tabled.
The next board meeting will be held on Nov. 19.
Nov. 19, 2025
ATTENDANCE:
Jimmy Franklin, Neale Bartee, Johnny Sweet, Diann Jenkins, Shirley Park, Warren Skaug, Sid Banks, Matt Silas, Elaine Bartee, Brad Magee, Nesha Guest.
ABSENT BOARD MEMBERS: Traci Perrin.
MINUTES
The minutes from the previous meeting held on Oct. 15, 2025, were approved as presented by Secretary Diann Jenkins. (Skaug/Banks)
FINANCIAL REPORT
The financial report was approved as presented by Treasurer, Shirley Park. (Silas/Guest)
Roy Ockert stated we need to request a report on the ASU Endowment Fund for the end of our fiscal year (Sept. 30, 2025). Shirley will request.
Roy Ockert requested some clarification for the budget on meals for guests and banquet, etc.
Shirley reported we have a request for a donation from Salvation Army. The board approved a $300 donation to come from line item 4416 in the budget. (N. Bartee/Silas)
NEW BUSINESS
Brad Magee noted he needs to order tickets for upcoming Pancake Day. The board decided to keep ticket prices the same as last year, which is $7 in advance and $9 at the door.
The board agreed to gift our server $100 again this year. (N. Bartee/Silas)
PROGRAMS
It was noted that Dan Spencer has programs scheduled for December.
The next board meeting will be held on Dec. 10.
Dec. 10, 2025
ATTENDANCE
Jimmy Franklin, Johnny Sweet, Diann Jenkins, Shirley Park, Warren Skaug, Sid Banks, Matt Silas, Traci Perrin, Brad Magee, Nesha Guest.
ABSENT BOARD MEMBERS: Neale Bartee, Elaine Bartee.
MINUTES
The minutes from the previous meeting held on Nov. 19, 2025, were approved as presented by Secretary Diann Jenkins (Silas/Park)
FINANCIALS
The financial report was approved as presented by Treasurer Shirley Park (Skaug/Guest)
It was noted that Shirley will fulfill our line item 4250 by sending $150 to “Together We Foster.”
NEW BUSINESS
Roy Ockert said he would like to price a new stand for our banner. The board agreed.
Jimmy Franklin said he will get in touch with “Jonesboro Now” in January about the possibility of getting signs for Kiwanis at the entrances to the city.
It was decided that new member Lori Norris will be inducted into the club at our Christmas Party.
OLD BUSINESS
Brad Magee reported he has Pancake Day tickets ordered and will have them ready for our Jan. 7 meeting.
The next board meeting will be held on Jan. 21, 2026.
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