Members Present (38): Beasley, Blueford, Board, Charlton, Cox, Coyle, Davidson, Dobbins, Duncan, Earp, Fite, G. Glynn, Henderson, Hunter, Kennan, Knowles, Lewit, Lilly, Lucas, Mathews, Miles, G. Morris, T. Morris, Painter, Perry, Schendel, Semones, Simmons, Sutphin, Thompson, Vanhoozier, Vissani, Wade, Westerhaus, Williamson, Wilson, Witten

Guests (2): Wyatt Semones (Guest Speaker) and Warren Taylor who presented his membership application.

Community Service Hours:

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Call to Order

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

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Approval of Previous Minutes

The minutes of the April 9, 2026, meeting were submitted for approval.

• Motion: Semones
• Second: Wilson

The motion passed unanimously.

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Program

S. Semones introduced his son, Wyatt Semones, presenting his plans for his Eagle Scout Project at Kiwanis Park. Wyatt is a Junior at Christiansburg HS; he has two older brothers at VT, enjoys hiking and biking, is a worship leader at church and is a member of the National Honor Society. Wyatt enjoys playing bass guitar and singing. His scouting journey began with Cub Scouts and is working toward his final rank of Eagle Scout. He has held many leadership roles including Honor Guard. Only 4% of scouts earn Eagle and must complete a community service project. The project requires meeting and planning as well as many steps to complete it and must be properly and fully documented. He plans to complete the project this summer while documenting what went well and what was a challenge. Wyatt has a lot of memories of Kiwanis Park as a youth. This project will include building 10 new picnic tables to replace the old ones and rejuvenating the horseshoe pits. Wyatt received Boy Scout Council approval to proceed, and work will start in late May early Summer with completion by end of August. Final presentation to his troop and board of review in September. Project emphasis is on leadership. Wyatt welcomes any help from the club during the build. Our club is providing all required materials. Good Q&A followed.

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Committee Reports and Floor Comments

• President Perry presented a Kiwanis name badge, shirt, and hat to our two newest members: Danny Lucas and Steve Schendel.  Welcome to the club Danny and Steve!
• KWTF-Wade briefed they are still working on sponsors.  Last week’s speaker agreed to be a sponsor for the stage and gave $2,500.
• Meet next week at the park-we will have pizza and Montgomery Junior Appalachian Musicians (MJAM) will entertain.
• Tim Williams thanked the club for the card he received after his father passed on 3 April. Condolences to Tim and his family.
• Next Saturday at Huckleberry Park is the Rec Center event we have been waiting for. We will sell beverages at the pavilion from 5-8. Show time for setup is TBD.
• G. Glynn noted that a scholarship application was presented on the website. The Scholarship Committee needs to review.
• G. Glynn recommends we make a presentation to the NRV Newcomers Club.
• Sleep in Heavenly Peace next Saturday would really appreciate our help from 9-1.
• President Perry led us singing Happy Birthday to G. Glynn
• Cox announced Gracie is back and we are glad to see her.

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Upcoming Speakers and Events

(Please share suggested guest speakers with the Board for scheduling.)

• May 7, 2026: Author Diane Gray
• May 28, 2026: Boys Home

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Meeting Location Changes (2026)

Meetings moved from the Holiday Inn to Kiwanis Park 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

• November 26
• December 24
• December 31

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Additional Comments

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

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BOARD MEETING

Attendees: Perry, Lewit, Wade, Cox, Davidson, Simmons, Kennan, Thompson, Dobbins, Board, Miles, Painter                                                                                                              

• Seeking approval for Warren Taylor membership application.

• Motion: Kennan
• Second: Cox

The motion passed unanimously.

• New Stage-Cox did some on-line research on the provider and has some questions regarding legitimacy of the contractor and the pricing. He wants to continue fact finding, but if the club has already voted and approved, he will not hold things up. He wants to see a completed contract prior to writing a check to purchase. Cox anticipates receiving a completed quote from the vendor tomorrow.
• Meeting was adjourned with no further business.

Submitted by:
Bob Lewit
Assistant Secretary