Meeting Summary 2 April, 2026

Meeting Minutes – April 2, 2026

Members Present (29):
Blueford, Board, Brown, Charlton, Collison, Cox, Davidson, Dobbins, Duncan, Earp, A. Glynn, G. Glynn, Hunter, Lewit, Lilly, Mason, Mathews, Miles, G. Morris, T. Morris, Parish, Perry, Scaggs, Silber, Simmons, Vanhoozier, Wade, Witten, Yearout

Guests (3):
Danny Lucas (Davidson), Warren Taylor (Nick Lauer), Steve Schendel (Lilly)

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Community Service Hours

(No specific report or details provided.)

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Call to Order

President Perry called the meeting to order. The session began with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a prayer led by Charlton.

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Approval of Previous Minutes

The minutes from the March 26, 2026 meeting were presented for approval.

• Motion: Charlton
• Second: G. Glynn
  The motion was passed unanimously.

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Program

Membership Roundup:
Wade welcomed the 3 guests and invited their sponsors to introduce them:

• Steve Schendel: Introduced by Lilly, Steve recently retired and now drives a school bus. He had visited us a couple of weeks ago.
• Warren Taylor: Introduced by Lauer (who could not attend). Warren has visited us before and has lived in Christiansburg for 3 years. He is a materials engineer and holds dual citizenship with the UK.
• Danny Lucas: Introduced by Davidson. Danny grew up in Blacksburg and, although retired, still enjoys working at Iron Tree.

After the introductions, Simmons presented a PowerPoint overview of the club’s activities and the mission of Kiwanis. Board shared his personal reflections on how Kiwanis played a significant role in his youthful sporting experiences. Lewit then discussed his personal Kiwanis journey and how the networking opportunities through Kiwanis have had a positive impact both personally and professionally.

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Committee Reports and Floor Comments

• Easter Egg Hunt – Saturday, April 4, 2026:
  Cox provided details for the upcoming Easter Egg Hunt. Volunteers should report to Kiwanis Park between 7:30–8:00 AM. Cox has purchased 4 tablets (2 for older children and 2 for special needs) and 6 bikes with helmets. The goal is to hide 18,000 eggs across the fields, with the event running from 9:00 to 10:00 AM. All are encouraged to wear blue shirts and hats.
• Backpack Program:
  No backpacks will be distributed this week due to Spring Break.

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Upcoming Speakers and Events

Please share any suggestions for guest speakers with the Board for future scheduling.

• April 4, 2026: Easter Egg Hunt
• April 9, 2026: Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech (PK–12)
• April 16, 2026: Wyatt Semones – Eagle Scout Project
• May 28, 2026: Boys Home

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Meeting Location Changes (2026)

Meetings will be held at Kiwanis Park instead of the Holiday Inn on the following dates:

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

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Canceled Meetings Due to Holidays

The following meetings will be canceled due to the holidays:

• November 26
• December 24
• December 31

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Additional Comments

Members are reminded to check the weekly attendance roster and log any community service hours completed.

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Submitted by:
Bob Lewit
Assistant Secretary

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Meeting Minutes – April 2, 2026

Members Present (29):
Blueford, Board, Brown, Charlton, Collison, Cox, Davidson, Dobbins, Duncan, Earp, A. Glynn, G. Glynn, Hunter, Lewit, Lilly, Mason, Mathews, Miles, G. Morris, T. Morris, Parish, Perry, Scaggs, Silber, Simmons, Vanhoozier, Wade, Witten, Yearout

Guests (3):
Danny Lucas (Davidson), Warren Taylor (Nick Lauer), Steve Schendel (Lilly)

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Community Service Hours

(No specific report or details provided.)

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Call to Order

President Perry called the meeting to order. The session began with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a prayer led by Charlton.

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Approval of Previous Minutes

The minutes from the March 26, 2026 meeting were presented for approval.

• Motion: Charlton
• Second: G. Glynn
  The motion was passed unanimously.

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Program

Membership Roundup:
Wade welcomed the 3 guests and invited their sponsors to introduce them:

• Steve Schendel: Introduced by Lilly, Steve recently retired and now drives a school bus. He had visited us a couple of weeks ago.
• Warren Taylor: Introduced by Lauer (who could not attend). Warren has visited us before and has lived in Christiansburg for 3 years. He is a materials engineer and holds dual citizenship with the UK.
• Danny Lucas: Introduced by Davidson. Danny grew up in Blacksburg and, although retired, still enjoys working at Iron Tree.

After the introductions, Simmons presented a PowerPoint overview of the club’s activities and the mission of Kiwanis. Board shared his personal reflections on how Kiwanis played a significant role in his youthful sporting experiences. Lewit then discussed his personal Kiwanis journey and how the networking opportunities through Kiwanis have had a positive impact both personally and professionally.

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Committee Reports and Floor Comments

• Easter Egg Hunt – Saturday, April 4, 2026:
  Cox provided details for the upcoming Easter Egg Hunt. Volunteers should report to Kiwanis Park between 7:30–8:00 AM. Cox has purchased 4 tablets (2 for older children and 2 for special needs) and 6 bikes with helmets. The goal is to hide 18,000 eggs across the fields, with the event running from 9:00 to 10:00 AM. All are encouraged to wear blue shirts and hats.
• Backpack Program:
  No backpacks will be distributed this week due to Spring Break.

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Upcoming Speakers and Events

Please share any suggestions for guest speakers with the Board for future scheduling.

• April 4, 2026: Easter Egg Hunt
• April 9, 2026: Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech (PK–12)
• April 16, 2026: Wyatt Semones – Eagle Scout Project
• May 28, 2026: Boys Home

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Meeting Location Changes (2026)

Meetings will be held at Kiwanis Park instead of the Holiday Inn on the following dates:

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

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Canceled Meetings Due to Holidays

The following meetings will be canceled due to the holidays:

• November 26
• December 24
• December 31

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Additional Comments

Members are reminded to check the weekly attendance roster and log any community service hours completed.

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Submitted by:
Bob Lewit
Assistant Secretary

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