I. October 1, 2003

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A. Attendance

27 members, 3 advisors and 0 guest. Also see the Attendance Excel File, a copy of which is on file with the minutes.

Welcome and Call to Order

President Nesbit called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.

The Pledge of Allegiance, Circle K Pledge and Motto were recited.

Officers, Advisors, Guest Introduction, and Committee Chair report

Treasurer Divjak reported that dues for this year will be $12.50 for the first 40 members. Checks for the dues can be made out to UW Madison Circle K and can be brought to any meeting! After 40 members, the club will try to subsidize at least a portion of the $35 dues. addivjak@wisc.edu

Secretary Johnson was not in attendence mljohnson9@wisc.edu

Vice President Fitzgerald announced to that we are looking for ideas for a new club t-shirt. If you have any suggestions, bring them to next weeks meeting. mkfitzgerald@wisc.edu

President Nesbit

1. reminded all members that if they sign up for an event you must show up or email and let her know you wont be attending

2. new member induction will be November 17 instead of the meeting we will be doing some sort of social like ice skating, bowling, or ice cream

3. Homecoming float committee will meet after the next three meetings. If you have any ideas or would like to help, stay after the meetings.

4. three out of four meeting raffle still going on. Next week is the last week so if you qualify come get your name in a drawing for fun prizes

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B. Stan invited everyone to the Monday Kiwanis Meetings. Meet in front of UW bookstore at 11:30 if you want to go along.

Old Business

a. Wilmar

5 circle-kers came and helped the Kiwanians serve lunch to 120 people. We had a great time and the kiwanians really appreciate our help.

b Governors Rally

Governors rally was a great time. They went to a nursing home and played bingo. 23 circle kers from around the state attended.

c. AIDS Walk

7 people attended the AIDS walk and helped cheer on the participants.

d. 21^st Birthday Party

The party was a lot of fun. Everyone who attended ate lots of pizza and cake and drank cocktails. They also played trivial pursuit.

IV. Current Business

a. Respite Camp Weekend

Megan passed around a flier about Camp Wawbeeks Respite Camp Weekend. The camp needs volunteers for a number of weekends during the year. The entire weekend counts as 50 service hours the first time you do it and anytime after that you receive $100! It is a lot of fun to help out one on one with the campers. Megan is going on the weekend from Oct 3 until the 5. On Saturday the camp is holding its annual fall sprawl, a run/walk to benefit the camp, and the volunteers will get to take the campers on the walk. If you are interested in more information, contact megan at mkfitzgerald@wisc.edu

b. Homecoming Clean-up

There will be a campus clean-up starting at library mall on Friday, September 10 from 10:30 until 12. If you are interested in helping out, email Katie Hipke at krhipke@wisc.edu or talk to her at next weeks meeting

c. MAC

MAC will be October 10-12 at Camp Wawbeek and the theme is Olympic Training. The cost is $15 dollars. On Friday night we will be playing mini golf in the dells. On Saturday there will be a service project to close the camp for winter and then a few workshops. Saturday night is the auction and the weekend wraps up on Sunday morning. There will definitely be a car going home on Saturday for the big game, so dont let that stop you from attending this fun filled weekend!

A motion to bring $200 for the auction was presented by Sarah Winchowky and seconded by Monica Siebers. The motion was passed

. f. Easter Seals Telethon

The easter seals telethon will be held from 3-6 pm on Sunday, October 26^th. They need 18 people to work the phone bank and you will be televised on FOX 47. Dont worryeven though this is the same day as the division service project, you can still do both!!

New Business

. a. Little Things Month

October is Little Things Month. You should have received an email from Andrea that lists the little thing that should be done for each day. Otherwise, she will have copies at next weeks meeting. For everyday that you complete the little thing, you receive 5 minutes of service. So keep track of it and record all the fun little things you have done at the end of the month!

b. Whitewater Hayride

The hayride will be on Tuesday, Oct 14. It cost $6 and we should be back to Madison between 10 and 11. Email Andrea if you are interested in going.

c. 24 Hour Service Project

This project is the weekend of October 17 and is held in Marquette Michigan. The car pool will leave at around noon on Friday in order to get to Michigan in time for the 24 hours of service to begin. Projects will include working at the Salvation Army and various other activities. After the service ends on Saturday, you will sleep over at Camp Baycliff and come back sometime Sunday. Email Megan if interested in going

VI. Member Questions about events or anything?

VII. Happy Thoughts/Question of the Week

Todays question was what is your favorite service project?

Money in the Happy Thoughts jar goes to the Tomorrow Fund.

IX. Adjournment

Ms. Nesbit adjourned the meeting at 7:40 pm

Respectfully submitted,

Missy Johnson

Secretary

University of Wisconsin-Madison