Members Present (31): Beasley, Blueford, Board, Brown, Charlton, Cox, Coyle, Davidson, Duncan, Earp, Elmore, Fite, A. Glynn, G. Glynn, Henderson, Hertling, Hunter, Keesee, Kennan, Lewit, Lilly, Miles, G. Morris, T. Morris, Simmons, Sutphin, Taylor, Thompson, Vanhoozier, Vissani, Wade, Westerhaus, Williamson, Wilson, Witten, Yearout

Guests (1): Sherry Wyatt of Montgomery Museum of Art & History

Community Service Hours:

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Call to Order

President Elect Davidson 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 July 2, 2026, meeting were submitted for approval. 

• Motion: Cox

• Second: Charlton
• The motion passed unanimously.

Program- Wade introduced Sherry Wyatt; Executive Director; Montgomery Museum of Art and History. Sherry stated she has held this position for almost 2 years but has been involved with the museum since 2010.  The museum’s mission is presenting art while preserving history.  The Montgomery Museum was founded in 1983 in the Historic Pepper House.  The museum moved into the former bank building in 2020 with 15,000sq ft. They still own the house at Pepper St and rent that out.  The Pepper St gardens are beautiful and well maintained by Master Gardeners. The collection is over 20,000 items which, except for the large items, are all housed in the current location. The lift has been installed and serves all three levels allowing access for folks with needs and meets ADA requirements. Sherry went on to explain Montgomery Co/VA250 and how the county originally stretched all the way to Ohio. The Community Room is currently dedicated to displaying artifacts and information on Montgomery Co. Regarding arts, one of the favorite displays is artwork from the students of Montgomery Co.  Over 400 visitors attended the reception for these young artists. Sherry reviewed many events and exhibitions put on by the museum. Membership applications and business cards were provided.

Committee Reports and Floor Comments

• Charlton-Congratulations to Dubby for his 50 years of service as a Kiwanian
• KWTF: Still taking sponsorships. Wade provided 4×4 information cards for everyone to post around town.
• House Fire: Hertling briefed one of the police officer’s home caught fire and the house was destroyed with some injuries to the wife and foster children.  They basically lost everything.  Donations are desperately needed.  Please look at the attached flyer, scan the QR code and donate.
• New Stage: Davidson briefed the new stage has arrived and is stored at the park.  Cox requested a packing slip and additional information from the vendor.
• Picnic: Meet at the park next week.
• Suitcases: Board is still collecting backpacks, suitcases and clothing bags for the homeless kids.

Upcoming Speakers and Events

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

• July 23 – Joseph Collins of the WWII Museum of the NRV
• 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.

Please see the flyer below

Submitted by:
Bob Lewit
Assistant Secretary