Circle K International
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Meeting Minutes
I. February 11, 2004
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A. Attendance
17 members, 1 advisors and 1 guests. 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.
GUEST: Casper from RSVP told us all about their puppet program. There puppet shows are presented to 200 Head Start pre-school kids each year. They teach the kids healthy skills, geared ultimately at preventing drug and alcohol abuse. After each 7 week session, the kids get to take home their very own copy of each of the 7 books that are presented. We will be helping the RSVP program out by cutting out heads for one of the puppets the kids make. They also could use volunteers on Tuesday mornings from Mar. 9 until May 4 from 8:15 until 11:15 if anyone is interested in getting more involved. They will also need volunteers for the summer or the fall program, so keep it in mind.
Introductions
A.
Treasurer Divjak was not in attendance, but Andrea announced that we now have 56 members. addivjak@wisc.edu
Secretary Johnson sent around service binder and attendance. mljohnson9@wisc.edu
Vice President Fitzgerald announced that she will be going to order t-shirts tomorrow, so if you are interested in ordering one, make sure you are signed up on the list mkfitzgerald@wisc.edu
President Nesbit announced that she is going to the Kiwanis meeting this Monday. The speaker will be about prisoner rehabilitation. If you are interested in going along, meet her in the UW bookstore at 11:30 on Monday.
Also, for convention, our club needs to have two delegates and two sergeant at arms. Look for an email from Andrea for more information about this. alnesbit@wisc.edu
Kiwanis: Shelly, was in attendance, but Stan could not make it.
III. Old Business
a. Capital Division Rally in Platteville
Nine members from our club attended Monicas rally in Platteville. We had a great time making fleece blankets to donate to a humane society, playing catch phrase, and eating animal crackers and frostingmmm mmm good!!
b. Emerson Family Science Night
Five members helped serve pizza at Emerson Elementary Family Science night. They gave the extra pizza to a woman whose son was coming home from Iraq and was going to have a party.
c. YWCA Fun With Science Night
On Thursday, Feb 5, six members went to the YWCA to help the kids pot plants in the pots they made at our kick-off service projects. They had a good time, although, like usual, the kids were a little rambunctious and Katie Hipke had to lay down the law(just kidding Katie, whatever Andrea says, I am sure you were nice!!!)
d. Kick Off Service Project
On Saturday, February 7, took the YWCA kids to the Civic Center to see a story teller. They had a great time, and Katy even got to do some dancing!!
e. Kites on Ice
Kites on Ice took place on Lake Mendota from Friday Feb 6 through the 8. A few members volunteered, and although it was FREEZING they had a good time watching the kites.
IV. Current Business
a. Basketball Concessions
Only one more basketball game that we need people to sign up for! On Sat. Feb 14, we only have one person signed up to work the concession stand. If anyone else is available, your help would be greatly appreciated. Lindsey has offered to help out at half time since she will be attending the game, but another set of hands would be great!! Email Rose at rlcywinski@wisc.edu if you are available.
b. UW-Oshkosh Charter Party
UW-Oshkosh will be hosting a Charter Party on Saturday, February 21. It will be a dinner from 6-8pmthe cost is 10-15 dollars. If you are interested in going, you have to RSVP by Friday, Feb 13. Andrea and Kelly are planning on attending, so let them know if you want to go. They are trying to get 4 people to attend so it will count as an interclub (which occurs when four or more people from one club attend another clubs activities..it works with both other circle ks as well as other members of the k family)
c. Scholarships
The first set of Scholarships are due Friday, Feb 13. If you need a recommendation letter or anything, Shelley can help you out!
d. Making dinner for the Ronald McDonald House
On Monday, Feb 16, we will be making dinner at the Ronald McDonald House. A maximum of 10 members are needed to help prepare the meal. It will be served at 6, so we will go earlier than that to prepare the meal. We will arrive at around 4 or 4:30 to prepare the meal, and will probably be done around 7.
e. Club officer nominations
We will begin club officer nominations next week! Think about positions you would be interested in running for and contact the current officers for more info about their postion
f. Polar Plunge
The Polar Plunge will be on Sat. Feb 21 at noon at Olin Park. If you want to jump, you have to register by Feb. 6. To volunteer, you can either contact Megan or register to volunteer on your own on your website.
g. WE will be running the Kiwanis Meeting
On Monday Feb. 23 we will be running the Kiwanis meeting. We need a number of members to help out, so if you are available from 11:30 until 1:20, think about coming and helping. There will be a presentation and slide show about Circle K.
h. Club Vote
We will be voting for new officers on Wednesday, March 3. PLEASE come to this meeting and put in your vote for our leadership for next year. Not only is it important that you get to have input in the decision, but we need at least 29 people there to conduct the vote.
i. District Convention!! (Wisconsin-Upper Michigan) March 19-21.
This weekend represents the culmination of a year in Circle K. It is a ton of fun and a great way to meet other Circle Kers. The weekend involves games and fun, as well as some business. The task of convention is to vote for new district officers and to give out awards for the past year.
WHERE: Wintergreen Resort, Wisconsin Dells
THEME: Service Olympics
COST: Registration is $75. Kiwanis has provided $780 which will be divided amongst all those who attend. Each hotel room houses four people and costs $25.93 per person per night.
If you are still interested in goingcontact Andrea.
V. New Business
a. Bucky Book Fundraiser
We will be selling Bucky Books starting next week for $35 each. Our club gets $12 for each book sold. The money will go to the service account, so hours spent selling them can count as service hours.
b. Making V-day Cards
At tonights meeting, we made valentines day cards for students at Lincoln Elementary. We are their new pen pals!!
c. Horror Movie Social
Kelly and Katy will be hosting a movie night at their apartment again. Starting at 6:30, they will watch a movie and then go to the union for pool. Go to their apartment (#305, 626 Langdon St) for the fun!!
d. Humane Society Volunteers
Laura Ramsey has provided us with the opportunity to volunteer at the Humane Society. There is a training session on Tuesday, Feb 17 from 6-7. If you are interested in this, email Laura at lcramsey@wisc.edu. She is able to drive if you need a ride!!
e. 3rd Capital Division Rally
Monica will be hosting her third and final Capital Division Rally on Sat. Feb 21 in Whitewater. The service project will be assembling I am Special Books the social will be a game-a-thon, and the workshop will be creating decopage picture frames. It will take place from 11am -2:30. RSVP by Fri. Feb 20 to Monica, masiebers@wisc.edu
f. Even Start Dr Suess Birthday Party
Even Start has asked us to do a club skit again, like we did for the Sneetches last year. We can do any Dr. Seuss book we want. Today, the club expressed an interest in doing The Lorax, but if you have any ideas, feel free to pass them on. The skit will be on Tues. Mar 2 at around 5:30.
g. Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters is asking for our help to sell tickets for a raffle they are holding at the Home Improvement Show at the Alliant Energy Center from Fri Mar5 through Sun. March 7. The shifts run from about 9:45 until 7 and are two hours long. If you are interested, let Andrea know and she can give you the contact info for BBBS.
h. Puppet Team with RSVP
See information at the beginning of the minutes that was presented by our guest, Casper.
i. Aldo Leopald Nature Center Maple Syrup Fest
The Nature Center needs volunteers to serve ice cream and help with parking at this annual event. It takes place on Sun. March 14 from 1-3, so if you are going to be around Madison for Spring Break, consider volunteering.
j. Bingo at Independent Living Center
We will be going to the Independent Living Center on Wednesday, Feb 25 at 3:30 to play Bingo and give out the pots from the YWCA outing for prizes. We will be there until about 5 or 5:30. Look for a sign up at a later meeting.
k. WPT Pledge Drive
On March 7 from 8:30 until 12:45 we are signed up for another shift at the Wisconsin Public Television Pledge Drive. This takes place right here on campus at Vilas Hall. We need ten volunteers to work the shift, so keep that morning free!!
l. Blood Drive to Break the Record
On April 2, there will be a blood drive held in an attempt to break the Guinness record for the most blood donated in one day. They will need volunteers to help out, as well as a ton of people to donate!
X. Member Questions about events or anything?
We voted on a fun design for the back of the t-shirts. Good work Katie and Julie for thinking them up!!
XI. Adjournment
Ms.Nesbit adjourned the meeting at 7:58 pm
The next meeting will be February 18 at 7 pm!
Respectfully submitted,
Missy Johnson
Secretary
University of Wisconsin-Madison
