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Attendance

Members Present (37):
Barber, Beasley, Blueford, Board, Brown, Charlton, Cox, Coyle, Davidson, Dobbins, Earp, Elmore, Fite, A. Glynn, G. Glynn, Hunter, Keesee, Lauer, Lewit, Lilly, Mason, Mathews, Miles, G. Morris, T. Morris, Parish, Perry, Simmons, Sutphin, Thompson, Vanhoozier, Wade, Westerhaus, Williamson, Wilson, Witten, Yearout

Guests:

• Chief Ramsey, Christiansburg Police Department
• Steve Schendel (guest of John Lilly)

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Call to Order

President Perry called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, followed by a prayer led by Charlton.

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Approval of Previous Minutes

The March 12, 2026 meeting minutes were approved unanimously.

• Motion: Earp
• Second: G. Morris

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Featured Program

Mayor Barber introduced Chief Ramsey of the Christiansburg Police Department (CPD).

Chief Ramsey, a 26-year veteran of CPD and Chief since 2023, shared insights into the department’s current operations and future challenges. He previously served with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office before joining CPD as a patrol deputy and rising through the ranks.

Key Highlights:

• CPD is undergoing a major transition, with retirements totaling over 250 years of combined experience
• Recruitment and hiring remain the department’s top challenge
• The department responds to approximately 42,000 calls annually (~120 per day)
• Christiansburg continues to experience low levels of violent crime

Core Mission:
To ensure community safety so residents can live without fear of crime or impaired drivers.

Technology Updates:

• Flock cameras for license plate recognition
• New body cameras capable of translating 60+ languages

Chief Ramsey emphasized that the department’s priority is public safety—not revenue generation. A Q&A session followed his presentation.

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Committee Reports & Announcements

Membership Drive

• Scheduled for April 2
• 15 prospective members identified; additional referrals encouraged

Community Outreach (Cox)

• Purchase of 8 bicycles and 8 helmets
• Additional support items for two special-needs children

Stage Replacement Proposal

The KWTF Committee presented a proposal to replace the club’s aging stage.

Proposed Features:

• 16’ x 24’ modular design (4’ x 4’ sections)
• Adjustable legs for leveling
• Safety railings and steps
• Tool-free assembly
• Compact storage

Cost: $18,166 (including shipping)
Vendor: LiveTourTech.com
Delivery Estimate: 5–7 weeks

• Motion: Wade (pending final details on warranty and parts)
• Second: Earp
• Result: Approved unanimously

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Upcoming Events

• March 26: Triad
• April 2: Membership Roundup
• April 4: Easter Egg Hunt
• April 9: Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech (PK–12)
• April 16: Wyatt Semones – Eagle Scout Project
• May 28: Boys Home

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Meeting Location Changes (2026)

Select meetings will be held at Kiwanis Park instead of the Holiday Inn:

April 23 · May 14 · June 18 · July 16 · August 20 · September 17 · October 15

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Canceled Meetings

• November 26
• December 24
• December 31

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Additional Notes

• Board Meeting: April 26, 2026 (following the regular meeting)
• Members are encouraged to update attendance and log community service hours weekly

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Submitted By

Bob Lewit
Assistant Secretary

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