CALL TO ORDER: President Walt Metcalf called to meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Location: Medley home.

PRESENT : Walt Metcalf, Don Medley, Bob Gaboury, Linda Thayer-Gaboury, Cecilia Rexford, Carole Warren, Darryl Sobelman, Marge Lesczcynski, Allen Grizzard-Paul, Tucky Farrell, Guest - Herman Eichenhofer.

Cecilia Rexford moved that the minutes from April, available on the website, be approved, Allen Grizzard-Paul, seconded - passed.

TREASURERS REPORT: Administrative account; Income $1812.00,
Expenses $482.05
Ending Balance; $4615.27
Service account: Income $3980.00
Expenses $738.04
Ending balance; $23002.51

Correspondence and old business:
-there are still raffle tickets for support of the International 2008 Rose Float, similar to the California Lottery in that there is one great prize but a great many tickets sold, available.
 
-There was discussion related to funds for matching service awards. Walt Metcalf appointed a committee to nominate someone from our Club for a Dunlap Award. The committee is Herman Eichenhofer, Allen Grizzard-Paul and Bob Gaboury.

-The appeal for support of the “Skip-a-meal” program was discussed. It was decided that it would not be practical to meet at a restaurant and not eat. Therefore, Tucky Farrell moved that the Club contribute $210 (37 members times $6.00) to the appeal, Darryl Sobelman seconded. Passed.

-We received an email saying that the Peach Hill Elementary School PTA will honor the Moorpark Kiwanis Terrific Kids Program next Wednesday (5/9/07) evening in the school auditorium. Everyone is invited.
-Division 42 has a program called “Together Achieving Growth (TAG)”. Roy Talley, Jr is heading up the effort. The commitment is for two years. It was decided to present this to the Club at the next regular meeting to see if anyone is interested in participating.

-We received solicitation letters from “National Hole-In-One Association and “Casino Knights” offering their services in putting on fund raising events. It was decided that we need a committee to look into this and report back to the Board.
-East Ventura Club had a speaker on March 4, 2007 from “Stand Up For Kids). This is a National Non Profit Volunteer Outreach Organization and deserves our support. We received a solicitation in the mail for this program. Tucky Farrell moved the Club contribute $150 to support the program. Linda Thayer-Gaboury seconded. Passed.

-The Past Division Officers have made an appeal for the second wine raffle to raise funds to help with the Lt. Gov.’s expenses as well as seed money for Division events. Allen Grizzard-Paul moved that we ask members to bring wine to at least make up a case to contribute to this effort. Marge Lesczcynski seconded. Passed.

-Brenden Hendrick got the $2,000+ contributions and has given up his air and beard He has extended the cutoff for removing the mustache.

New Business:
-Don Medley presented the application for Harriet Klahn. She has met with Walt Metcalf, Joe Dilibert and Don Medley for orientation. After discussion Bob Gaboury moved acceptance of the application, Tucky Farrell seconded. Passed.

-Herman Eichenhofer stated that there should be a formalized effort to follow up with program speakers as possible new members.
-Darryl Sobelman asked that the budgeted amount ($1100) be presented to the Boy Scouts. He also said that the guest who came to our meeting to thank us for Club support old him that the troop needed an American flag with pole and stand. He moved that we approve up to $200 to procure those items. Allen Grizzard-Paul seconded. Passed,

-Carole Warren stated that the Fiesta Committee asked if our Club wishes to pass out poster in return for a free booth space. Linda Thayer-Gaboury moved that we do this project. Darryl Sobelman seconded. Passed.

-Celtic Fair, to be held 12/8/07, asked if we would like to have our insurance cover that activity in return for free booth space and a share of the proceeds. Don Medley to follow up on insurance coverage. Linda Thayer-Gaboury will follow up on the posters and Allen Grizzard-Paul will check coordinate with the Christmas Parade which will be occurring at the same time.

-Linda Thayer-Gaboury reported that Casa Pacifica has stated a need for duffel bags for the young people to use as they move between homes and as they leave the program. Discussion followed that this would be a great project for the Builders, K Club and Kiwin Clubs. They can check garage sales, second hand stores etc. Darryl Sobelman moved that we support the Builders Club up to $200. Cecilia Rexford seconded. Passed.

-Cecilia Rexford reported that she was concerned about the coordination of inter-clubs as all that were left seemed to meet at the same time a our Club. It was recommended that this activity be assigned to one of the newer members. She also reported a very successful leadership conference for the student clubs. However, somewhere along the line the students had been told that all expenses would be covered by our Club and she ended up paying $1233 for lodging. The expenses are supposed to be covered one third by student fund raising, one third by our club and one third by the student. This will be stressed next year as the clubs begin activities. Darryl Sobelman moved that we cover Cecilia’s expenses. Linda Thayer-Gaboury seconded. Passed.

-Cecilia moved and Darryl seconded that the Club cover student expenses this year. Passed.

-Carole Warren said that she has been approached about starting a Kiwin Club at Rio Mesa. Cecilia said that there was a problem with this as there are no faculty advisors at Rio Mesa.

-Don Medley discussed member attendance at meetings and the number of people on leaves for extended periods. No resolution, just a need to work on this.

-Walt Metcalf introduced attendance at the Ventura Law Day. It will be held on the evening of May 11, 2007. The cost is $40 per person. The Club will cover his attendance as he will be a presenter. Others are encouraged to attend.
-There was discussion about conduct during meetings. There is too much private conversation when announcements and such are being made. Also, when fine and travel dollars are being collected, the person should stand. This should be reviewed for the new members.

-The need for a Club newsletter was discussed. It was decided that a newer member should be found to take on this activity.

-The May 10,2007 DCM will be held at the CAF Hanger at Camarillo Airport. The menu will be Hot Dogs, Sauerkraut, Chile, Cheese, Condiments, Chips, Sodas and water. There is a voluntary $3.00 contribution to the CAF requested of attendees. Those who are interested in helping should be there at 5:30pm to help setup. We should encourage all members to attend. About 60 people are expected.

-Don Medley stated that we have $315 from sale of raffle tickets for the tablecloths, dollies and jewel box. He has tickets and everyone should take and sell them at $5.00 each. The prizes and tickets will be taken to all DCM’s, and several interclubs. The winners will be drawn at the July 12, 2007 Division Meeting at Carpenteria Valley, SB.

-The Club now has copies of both the Division and International Directories.

-Everyone is asked to bring digital cameras to the 5k-10k races.

-It was recommended that a summary of the Board meeting be presented at the next regular meeting. Also, that the program chairperson announce the speaker for the next meeting at the close of each meeting.

Adjourned: 8:59 pm.

Submitted;


Don B. Medley