Circle K International
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Meeting Minutes
I. February 25, 2004
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A. Attendance
23 members, 1 advisors and 0 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.
Introductions
A.
Treasurer Divjak had nothing to announce. addivjak@wisc.edu
Secretary Johnson was not in attendance. mljohnson9@wisc.edu
Vice President Fitzgerald had nothing to announce. mkfitzgerald@wisc.edu
President Nesbit has back issues of the Circle K International Magazine. Also, the happy thoughts jar was passed around at the Kiwanis meeting on Monday, and raised around $100!!. alnesbit@wisc.edu
Kiwanis: had nothing to announce
III. Club Officer Nominations
Treasurer: Erica Garvey was nominated by Emily Vogt and Seconded by Lindsey Amiel,
Katie Hipke was nominated by Alex Means and seconded by Julie Weidner
Krysten Dorman was nominated by Julie Weidner and seconded by Rose Cywinski
Secretary: no nominations
Vice-President: no nominations
President: no nominations
IV. Old Business
a. Making Puppets for the RSVP puppet show
During last weeks meeting, the members cut out bird heads for the RSVP puppet show.
d. Polar Plunge
The Polar Plunge was on Sat. Feb 21 at noon at Olin Park. We had a couple members jump as well as some volunteers attend this event.
c. 3rd Capital Division Rally
Monica hosted her third and final Capital Division Rally on Sat. Feb 21 in Whitewater. The service project was assembling I am Special Books the social was a game-a-thon, and the workshop was creating decopage picture frames. Everyone who attended had a lot of fun.
d. WE ran the Kiwanis Meeting
On Monday Feb. 23 our club ran the Kiwanis meeting. Seven members attended to help with the program. A slide show of our goals and pictures from our events was shown. Wilmar cookies were given as the door prize.
e. Bingo at Independent Living Center
We went 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. Seven members attended to help out with this.
IV. Current Business
a. Bucky Book Fundraiser
Bucky Books are here! We will be selling Bucky Books for $35 dollars each. If you are interested in purchasing one, or selling them, you can check out however many you want from Andrea. 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. Bake Cookies for Wilmar
Its Wilmar time again, and that means COOKIES! We will be baking cookies on Friday afternoon, Feb. 27 at 4:30 at Katy and Kellys apartment (626 Landon #305). It only takes a couple hours, so if you are interested in baking, stop by
c. Wilmar
We will be helping the Kiwanians serve lunch at the Wilmar Neighborhood Center on Sat, Feb 28 from 10:30 until 1. Contact Andrea if you are interested in attending.
d. Basketball Concessions
There is only one basketball game left, and we have filled all the spots. Thanks to everyone who helped fill these spots all year!!
e. 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 will be doing the Sneetches skit again. The skit will be on Tues. Mar 2 at around 5:30. If you are interesting in attending, contact Megan at mkfitzgerald@wisc.edu
f. 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.
g. WYSO Ushers
The Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra is holding a concert at Mill Hall (at Humanities) on Saturday and Sunday March 6th and 7th. They need ushers on Saturday night and Sunday afternoon for four hour shifts. Each person will get paid $6/hour, which will go to the clubs service account. Contact Andrea for more information We need one more person to volunteer for the Saturday shift, so if you are available, let Andrea know
h. 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 currently have ten people signed up already.
i. Canoecopia
Also the first weekend of spring break, on March 12-14th, the Kiwanians could use help selling raffle tickets at Canoecopia for someone to win the canoe they built. If you are interested in helping out for a shift, contact Andrea
e. Tri K Service Day
Tri K Service Day will be held in Milwaukee on Sat. March 13. This event was a lot of fun last year, and is a great way to meet people from around the district. This is the first weekend of Spring Break, so if you are going to be in the Milwaukee area, you should check it out.
k. W-UM 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. New Aktion Club in Madison
Aktion Club is the branch of the K-Family for individuals with disabilities. They are holding their second meeting on Thursday, Feb 26 from 7-8:15pm and would like us to attend to help out with a service project. If you are interested in going, Contact Andrea.
b. Oakwood Village-Take Senior Citizens to Church
Volunteers are needed to take Oakwood residents to church and back on Sunday mornings. They are needed from 10:30 until 12:30. If you are interested in helping out, you can get more information from Andrea
c. After School Programs at Midvale Elementary
Midvale Elementary is looking for volunteers to help on Tues, Wed, or Thursday from 3-5 with their after school programs. You would be working with K-2nd graders from now through mid May. The school is located on the bus line, so it shouldnt be too difficult to get there even if you dont have a car. If you are interested, let Andrea know.
d. Middleton Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
Middleton Kiwanis will be hosting a pancake breakfast on Saturday March 6 from 7am-noon. The tickets are $4.50 per person. If you are interested in some yummy pancakes, stop on by. Contact Andrea for location.
e. Respite Camp Spring Carnival
Easter Seals respite camp will be holding a carnival for their campers on Sunday, March 28th and they need volunteers to come for the day to run the games. If you are interested, contact Megan
f. Park Brush Clean-up with Kiwanis and UW FFA
We will be doing a brush clean-up with the Kiwanis on Saturday April 3 from 9am until noon. Last year we all had a great time at McCarthy Park, so this will probably be a lot of fun as well.
g. Relay for Life
Relay for Life will be held at the Shell from Friday April 16th until Sat. April 17. This is an overnight event to raise money for cancer. We are looking at getting a team together, if you are interested, contact Megan.
h. International Convention and Large Scale Service Project (LSSP)
I-Con will be held in St. Louis from June 30-July 3rd. It includes workshops for members as well as fun dances and other activities. Registration is $150 plus hotel. There will be a district outing on June 29th. LSSP takes place before I-Con. This year the project will be refurnishing libraries in St. Louis. Look for more info on this coming up.
X. Member Questions about events or anything?
XI. Adjournment
Ms.Nesbit adjourned the meeting at 7:40 pm
The next meeting will be March 3 at 7 pm!
Be there for Club Officer Voting!!!
Respectfully submitted,
Missy Johnson
Secretary
University of Wisconsin-Madison
