CAPITAL DISTRICT KIWANIS FOUNDATION, INC. The 210th Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Capital District Kiwanis Foundation was held on November 11, 2017 at the Fredericksburg Hospitality House Hotel and Conference Center. President Nancy Simonelli opened the meeting at 10:00 AM. Mike Dasovich led the Pledge of Allegiance. Andrew Wong gave the invocation. Introduction of Guests- Roll call –Charles Adams– 18 Board members present. The following members were in attendance:
Approval of agenda – Motion to accept the agenda was made by John Meyers. 2nd by Ed Daley . Motion passed. Minutes of the August 12, 2017 meeting – Minutes were emailed to board members. Motion to accept the minutes as circulated was made by Hi Nicely. 2nd by Gary Boswell. Motion passed. Treasurer report: Tim Wesling emailed the Treasurer’s report to the board members. A motion to accept the report was made by Mike Dasovich . Seconded by Charles Marks. Motion passed. Life Membership –Charles Adams reported 7 new life members since the last meeting. Caring Corner - Bernice Oden will be in charge of the baskets for this year. She and Nancy Simonelli will visit the hotel to arrange space for the Caring Corner. Nancy sent out new flyers for Reston for basket donations. Bernice said we are shooting for 50 baskets this year. There were 42 last year. Ducky Derby – Charles Marks reported that all certificates and checks should be mailed to him. All Division Directors are asked to obtain or donate $50 gift cards as prizes for the Ducky Derby. The goal for 2018 is $10,000 net. We need to gross $11,500 to cover the cost of the cash prizes. Certificates should be ready to hand out at the February meeting for each division. Founder’s Society- No Report Finance Committee Report- John Meyers reported that we are obligated to give 5% of our monies on a 5 quarter f=rolling average which is about $50,000.The new Investment policy was reviewed and the Finance Committee recommends its adoption. A new Investment firm is to be chosen. The committee recommends the Janney Company. A motion was made by Charles Adams and seconded by Bernice Oden to make the Janney Company our new Investment manager. Motion passed. Policy statements to be voted on at the February meeting. Financial Advisor's Report - Bob Cressy New. Business CDKF Budget-2017-2018 Grants Committee Report- Andrew Wong
A motion was made by Andrew Wong for $2,000 each for Waynesboro Kiwanis and There is a need to get information about grants out to the clubs so more clubs will apply. Other New Business Ellis Stroup Scholarship- Criteria for the award will be presented by Kelly Boswell at the February Board meeting. Teenager of the Year forms are on the CDKF web site. $2,500 will be awarded to the recipient which will be presented at the August Convention. New Brochure needed for CDKF to pass out to businesses. Nancy Simonelli will ask Jennifer Wolff about a new design. There being no further business, Charles Adams made a motion to adjourn. Second by Mike Dasovich. President Simonelli adjourned the meeting. The next Board meeting will be on February 10, 2018 at the Fredericksburg Hospitality House and Conference Center. Respectfully submitted, |