Members Present (34): Barber, Beasley, Blueford, Board, Brown, Charlton, Coyle, Cox, Duncan, Earp, Fite, A. Glynn, G. Glynn, Henderson, Hunter Keesee, Lauer, Lewit, Lilly, Lucas, Mathews, T. Morris, Painter, Perry, Schendel, Simmons, Sutphin, Taylor, Thompson, Vanhoozier, Wade, Westerhaus, Williamson, Witten, Yearout

Guests (1): Norman Cox

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 June 18, 2026, meeting were submitted for approval.

• Motion: Keesee
• Second: Earp

The motion passed unanimously.

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Program- No program tonight.

Committee Reports and Floor Comments

• Suitcases: Board still collecting suitcases or backpacks, please bring in your extras.
• Cards: Let A. Glynn know if we need to send a card to anyone.
• Fourth of July: Mayor Barber announced all events will take place at Huckleberry Park. There will be numerous events and food trucks. The fireworks will be the largest ever in celebration of VA250.
• KWTF: Wade announced all moving along fine.

Upcoming Speakers and Events-TBD

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

• July 23: Joseph Collins/WWII Museum
• August 13: Peter Hayes of Senior Care Relations

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Meeting Location Changes (2026)

Meetings moved from the Holiday Inn to Kiwanis Park on the following dates:

• 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.

BOARD MEETING

Attendees (Bold=attended-need 7 minimum): Board, Cox, Davidson, Dobbins, Keenan, Lauer, Miles, Painter, Parrish, Perry, Simmons, Thompson…Guest A. Glynn                                                                                                              

• Budget Review: Cox presented a detailed review of our finances for May. Much discussion followed. Recommendation was made we thoroughly review all agencies we donate to and determine if we want to continue to do so.
  • Motion was made to write a check to the Cheerleaders for $500

• Motion: Simmons
• Second: Board

The motion passed unanimously.

• Motion was made to approve the budget as presented.
  • Motion: Perry
  • Second: Painter

The motion passed unanimously

• Recognition: A. Glynn noted we need to ensure we recognize three of our members who have been members for 50 years. Recommends we have an event in Aug at park with spouses and cake with names on cake. Park may not be viable, which resulted in much discussion on the possible dates, venues, and menu. Board recommends we conduct this celebration for the 50’s only to keep it special for them.
• Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 pm with no further discussion.
• Next Board Meeting will be on July 30, 2026

Submitted by:
Bob Lewit
Assistant Secretary