ANNOUNCEMENTS:
No program was planned for today, and after a short business meeting, club members enjoyed a chance to socialize and eat lunch.
REPORTS:
1. Update on Cornhole Tournament:
a. Jesse Ramos extended his thanks to all Kiwanis members that helped with setup on both Friday and Saturday, as well as those that helped during the event. He shared that there were a few Texas State students that helped, as well.
b. The main focus, this year was the family picnic. Chick-Fil-A was a great contributor, as they provided a lot of sandwiches. The beer for the event was donated by Constable David Peterson. The use of the 3 bouncy houses was donated, as well.
c. Financial totals:
Cash: $1,122
Square: $824
Total gross income: $10, 681
Net income after expenses: $7,181.22
2. Sponsor guidelines: Jesse Ramos has written guidelines, including a letter, that can be sent out to sponsors for upcoming events. It will be available for any member to use.
In order to keep sponsors engaged, he recommends we invite sponsors to other events; not with the intent of asking for more donations, but to help them feel included, and engaged with the club.
3. Hays County Social Service Grant: Emily Sousa, Kristi Dame, Rona Walton, Susie Hernandez, and Jennifer Richmond met at Mochas and Javas, after the lunch meeting, to discuss the Hays County Social Service Grant application. Rona will be taking the lead, due to her experience in the grant writing field. The above members have divided up the questions and will reconvene once a week to coordinate and finalize the grant request for the Good Citizen Camp. Deadline for completion is June 1, 2026.
4. Seniors' Scholarship Award Program: Jennifer Richmond received an email from Vanessa Westbrook, Scholarship chairman regarding the Kiwanis Scholarships. In the email, Vanessa stated that the scholarships will be presented at the Performance Arts Center, starting at 6:00. Date will be announced soon.
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