CIVITAS
Newsletter of the Peninsula Civitans
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February 19, 2009
PRESIDENT’S NOTES
BINGO Monday, January 12 at 7:30 pm at 1st Presbyterian Church Homeless Shelter was an outstanding success. Buzzy (henceforth to be known as The Scrounger) acquired some quilted vests (enough with overage for ALL participants), “sports bags” (many), battery radios, and snacks. On that very cold evening, it could not have gone better or more appreciated. Civitans helping were Buzzy, Sam, and Mary Alice, Kendra and me. We were invited back. However, the proposed date conflicted with the Williamsburg District Meeting in March - - I suggested we might be available for two sessions next year. Thanks, thanks, thanks to all!
MINUTES of January 20, 6:00 pm Program Meeting - - Angelo’s.
IN ATTENDANCE: Georgianna, Cecelia, Jane Costa, Mary Alice, Sam, Janine, Jeff, Clyde, Buzzy, Christina, Pat, Mitch, Teresa, and Helene
• Teresa Cline (President-Elect) presided over meeting in President’s absence
• Opened with Pledge of Allegiance and Creed
• Treasurer (Cecelia Butler) gave report
• Pat Burnett received a “raw” scrapbook which she has graciously agreed to build for our club
• District Meeting (Williamsburg, March 20 – 22) duties “sign-up” sheet passed around tables.
• Mary Alice gave report on the Homeless Shelter BINGO – as reported above, it went great.
• NEW MEMBERS Pat and Mitch Burnett inducted. Christina lit candles.
• Clyde set up BINGO at Seton Manor on Feb. 7 - - - Georgie, Jane Costa, Cece, and Mary Alice will purchase prizes if Galaxy of Gifts remains “thin”
• Buzzy presented video Candy Box Program
• Civitan International has a page for our club details at future meeting.
• Meeting Adjourned
MINUTES of February 3, 2009
ATTENDEES: Janine, Jeff, Cece, Mary Alice, Jane, Georgie, Mitch, Pat, Christina, Teresa, Kendra, Natale, Helene, Clyde, Sam, Shawnette, Buzzy, Claire, and Thom
• Meeting opened at 6:02 with Jane Costa leading pledge of allegiance followed by Natale leading creed.
• Our own Claire Yarbrough brought two clients from Denbigh House and, as a team, they presented an outstanding program on causes, and current techniques for treating brain injuries. - - - Made us all realize how fragile our day-to-day lives can be. Cecelia presented Claire, as Director of Denbigh House, a gratuity for their great presentation.
• BINGO on 7th at Seton Manor finalized
• Adjourned 7:33PM
MINUTES of February 17, 2009
ATTENDEES: Jane Costa, Georgianna, Cecelia, Mary Alice, Sam, Kendra, Buzzy, Shawnette, Helene, and Thom.
• Business meeting opened at 6:00 pm with Thom discussing ways many Americans improperly cite our pledge of allegiance. This was followed by the pledge and creed. - - - In no particular order, very much business was covered. The following is a synopsis:
• We “may” not support the annual PenAm golf tournament this year unless our efforts can be more productive.
• At the present, Kendra will coordinate our ARC activities. Possible summer trip to ball game.
• Several “thank you” cards will be sent out to those who have so generously helped our club recently
o ACE Hardware lunch bags and “goodie bag” items
o Food Bank for their support - - - a $250.00 donation was voted and will be sent by the Secretary and Treasurer
o Barnes & Noble fundraiser
o Needs-Network (Thanksgiving dinners and Special Olympics Bread and treats) will receive a gratuity in the near future.
• The Lutheran Church will be contacted to see if we can assist the Blood Drive on days that do not conflict with our meetings - - (LATER) - Mrs. Grunow said she WOULD appreciate us on March 10.
• Parliamentary Workshop scheduled and fees paid for Feb 21 – 9:00 – 2:00
• Club was shown list of our service projects compared to other areas - - as Joe Don Baker says “We done good.”
• 2009-2010 Elections (to be effective 1 Oct 09) will be on April 19 so as to have new officers known for July 25 geographical training (Richmond)
• Civitan Scholarships and due dates discussed.
• Area 1 (us) will have scholarship dinner and Area 1 elections at Doubletree Inn, Norfolk, May 19th at 6:30 pm - - please try to attend.
• “Blurb” we put in Pilot about upcoming District Meeting read to group- Pilot should arrive by e-mail SOON
• Cecelia discussed registration (Williamsburg) - - call her (599-0459) if any questions or needs arise.
• A.D.A. Golf Benefit and “Walkout” discussed - - we WILL support Walkout (October 4) but not Golf at Ford’s Colony
• Club voted money (yearly fee) for us to join the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. - - Jeff will follow up
• Shawnette has found an alternative way we can support Youth Challenge (since Applebee’s is out of the pancake business). Thom will coordinate dates and other particulars with Travis Hall (YC) and get back with club ASAP
• Buzzy worked to “tighten up” duty rosters for Williamsburg. Door prizes, book sale, etc. discussed - - still need help with Hospitality Room - - please contact Buzzy (596-0704) if you have ideas and can help in any way.
• “Glitch” on food serving for Special Olympics Basketball Tournament at Achievable Dreams discussed and hopefully resolved for future events
• Helene presented club with Appreciation Certificate from Special Olympics. It will be given to Pat for Scrapbook.
FUTURE EVENTS:
• Feb. 21st – SATURDAY, 9:00AM, Parliamentary Workshop Hampton Library, 4207 Victoria Blvd. Hampton. Presently Jeff, Janine, Mary Alice, Buzzy, Teresa, Clyde, and Kendra have reservations. Anyone else interested? Remember, club will pay for registration and lunch!
• Feb. 26 – ABSOLUTELY - last day for scholarships to Thom who will hand- carry them to Norfolk (to Scholarship Chairman) on Friday 27!
• March 3, Business meeting, Angelo’s, 5:45pm
• Mar 17 – District Meeting finalization, Angelo’s, 6:00 pm
• Mar. 20 – 22 District Meeting, Crowne Plaza Fort Macgruder, Williamsburg - - 2:00 pm 20th until Sunday morning.
• Apr. 7 – Angelo’s, 6:00PM - BOARD MEETING for spring and summer activities - - Remember, everyone has equal input and vote.
• Apr. 21, Tuesday, 6:00, Angelo’s, 2009 – 2010 Club Officer Elections. Committee selections and appointments.
• Apr 25??? - - Special Olympics (TRACK & FIELD) Darlington stadium, to be discussed later after we have particulars.
• May 5, Business Meeting, Angelo’s
• May 19–Area 1 Meeting, Civitan Scholarship Awards (David Shirk in charge), DOUBLE TREE INN, Norfolk (at Military Circle) Also Area 1 Elections. Reservations needed for dinner. Attendance appreciated for all who can make it. “Sort of” our turn for Area 1 Directorship
• June 2, regular meeting?
• June 16 mtg?
• June 20 or 21 Tidewater Pen Am Golf Tournament (Father’s Day weekend) - - possibility they may not need Civitan volunteers; However, they probably want our sponsorship as in the past. We will discuss at next Board Meeting.
• July 7 – Social and Fish Fry?
• July 6-8 … 2009 Civitan Int’l Convention, Las Vegas - - - for more info, internet www.civitan.org/convention
• July 21 meeting? - - - possible ARC Baseball Game? –Kendra’s call
• July 25 – Geographical Training, Richmond. Teresa, Kendra, Mary Alice, and Thom going SO FAR- - anyone else interested. Presidents and President-Elect MANDATORY, others on Space A.
• August 21-23, District Convention Martinsburg, WV, Holiday Inn.
• OCTOBER 1 - - - NEW CIVITAN “Year” – new officers, etc.
• October 3 OR 4 (or both?)– A.D.A. Walkout – Several Civitans needed. Carol Butler coordinating.
PENINSULA CLUB BIRTHDAYS: February: Carol Butler, Kay Kuchta, 2/22, Clyde Laudermilk 2/17, Georgianna Minnis 2/25- - -March: Claire Yarbrough 3/9, Buzzy Dodge 3/24.
SICKNESS/DISTRESS:
*note - - - if you know of a Civitan or a Civitan associated person who needs to be on this list, please call the Secretary at 596-0028 as soon as possible.
NOTE on ROBERT’S RULES - Board desires that all officers (if possible) attend at least one of the Parliamentarian Workshops. The club will pay participation fee (includes box lunch. See above.
CIVITAN FAST FACT: There are Civitan clubs in 28 nations. Our own Chesapeake District ranks 8th in size.
THOUGHT for the DAY: The various religions are like different roads converging on the same point. What difference does it make if we follow different routes, provided we arrive at the same destination?
Mahatma Gandhi, Autobiography, 1924
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