Board of Director's Meeting - December

 
OFFICIAL MINUTES
 
The Board of Directors of the Kiwanis Club of Jefferson, Iowa met in regular session at the Uptown Cafe on December 5, 2014.  President Randy Monthei called the meeting to order at 7:00 a.m.  Denny Goshon, Tom Heater, David Jaskey, Vicky Lautner, Rick McCollom, Sherry Palmer, Jean Walker and Jack Williams were in attendance.  Deb Geisler, Kirk Hammer, Rod Kleitsch, Bob Schwarzkopf and Marla Siruta were absent.  Tim Christensen and Vern Foje were guests.
 
OFFICERS’ REPORTS
 
  • Secretary:
 
A motion was made by Jaskey, seconded by Walker to approve the November board meeting minutes.  All approved, none opposed.  MC
 
  • Treasurer:
 
Foje presented the financial report.  A motion was made by Lautner and seconded by Heater to approve the financial report as presented.  All approved, none opposed.  MC
 
COMMITTEE REPORTS
 
  • Membership:
 
               October 1, 2014 – 54 members.  The current membership stands at 54.
Bob Allen, Verle Bennett, Dick Pound and Harry Hoffman are currently on leave of absence. 
 
Resignation – Karen Pope
 
A motion was made by Lautner, seconded by Jaskey to approve the resignation with regret.
 
Leave of Absence – Vern Foje
 
A motion was made by Palmer, seconded by McCollom to approve the leave of absence from January through March (2nd Quarter).
 
OLD BUSINESS
 
  • Salvation Army – There are 9 time slots to fill for Bell Ringing on December 13th.  The sign-up sheet will be passed around at the regular meeting on December 10th.
 
  • Meal Prices at Uptown Cafe – A motion was made by Goshon and seconded by Heater to approve a 25-cent increase in meal price with the minimum meal count to stay the same at 32 per week. 
 
  • 50th Year Celebration – Monthei will contact Deb McGinn to discuss the status of future projects our club could participate in.  One project is the Royal Jeweler’s Alley.  Randy will keep the club informed of new information. 
 
NEW NEW BUSINESS
 
  • January Board Meeting – Randy asked if the board members had conflict with the January 2nd date of the board meeting.  The date of the board meeting will remain on January 2nd unless an issue arises. 
  • Uptown Staff Collection – Collection for the Uptown Staff will be taken on December 10th and 17th at our regular meetings.
  • Pop Can Collection – Randy will discuss the pop can redemption schedule at the regular meeting on December 10th.  While Vern is on leave of absence, members will have to help with collections during the months of January, February and March. 
  • Hat/Mitten/Canned Goods – Donations of hats, mittens and canned goods are being collected at the courthouse now through Christmas. 
  • Fundraisers – Randy suggested having a Casino Night with Wild Rose providing gaming tables and Hy-Vee providing snack food.  Jack Williams suggested improving on our current fundraiser’s and improving them rather than attempting to implement a new one as having enough worker’s at all fundraiser’s is an issue.
 
The meeting adjourned at 7:40 AM.
 
     UPCOMING EVENTS
 
January 2nd – Board of Director’s Meeting
 
Respectfully submitted, 
 
Vern Foje, Secretary Pro-Tem
 
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