Members in Attendance (14):  Jim Leyhane, Roberto Martinez, Pat Bailey, Dick Drumm, Murray Forth, Ray Hannan, Peter Brown, Debbie Brown, Carole Heaney, Dick Drumm, Andy Leyhane, Kevin Leyhane, Charlie Foote and Debbie Rodriguez.

By Zoom (0):

Guests (0): 

President Peter Brown called the meeting to order.

Theme for the year: “Building Community”

Meeting Notes:

Website Overview: Kevin Leyhane gave a brief overview of the website. There is a lot of information on the website. It is searchable. The most used are the member contact information, the calendar and meeting minutes.

Water for Kenya Global Grant: Per Peter Brown, there is no update. Same status as last week.

District Grant: Roberto Martinez reported that the final written report for last year’s grant was submitted. The Club should get $1150 in reimbursement. The grant for 24-25 was submitted to the new District.

501C4 Status: No update.

Dues: Murray Forth reminded members that Club dues of $175 are due by July 1st.

Viking Gym: The Viking Gym is open. Debbie Rodriguez contacted Kevin Konig to clarify who is providing the peace pole. He is checking on it. She also emailed and Ron Annis about a hard opening but has not heard back yet.

Fund Raisers: Some suggestions are hosting a pickle ball tournament, Cafe Capriccio raffle, summer outings, plant swap, game nigh, a talent show, silent auction, raffle, cornhole tournament, car show, solicit businesses and fitness fair.

Speakers: We will need speakers for the fall. Carol Heaney attended the Capital District Initiative for Mental Health for Adolescents. She suggested having someone come and speak in the fall.

Summer Schedule: Check the calendar for the latest updates. Please let Debbie Brown know if you will be attending Capital Rep on August 1st. Please let Debbie Rodiguez know if you will be attending the Valley Cats game on August 8th.

Next Meeting: The changeover will be held on Thursday, June 27th at 6:00 pm at Peter and Debbie Brown’s home. Please bring a salad or an appetizer. If you have not done so, please let Debbie know if you will be attending.

The District 7190 Celebration was held on June 19 at 5 pm at Wolf Hollow Brewing in Schenectady. We bid farewell to District 7190 and welcome District 7180.