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Cheyenne Kiwanis

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We meet Thursdays at 12:00 PM
Red Lion Hotel
204 West Fox Farm Road
Cheyenne, WY  82007
United States of America
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Club Meeting Updates
Posted on Mar 25, 2020
 
UPDATED 4/5.  A virtual weekly Club meeting was held on Thursday, April 2, at noon. There were 51 participants who stayed for most or all of the meeting, including Club member LTCOL Ben Eastmond, who joined the group via phone from his deployed location (it was 10 PM where he is stationed).  There was a program -- "My Front Door," presented by Club member Brenda Birkle and staff.
     A virtual Board meeting is tentatively scheduled for April 14th. 
 
We will be having virtual meetings at the regular time (Thursdays at noon) for the foreseeable future. Patty Walters has arranged for speakers for the next few weeks. See the email that is sent weekly to all Cheyenne Kiwanians for the specific URL and password for the Zoom meeting.  Contact John Lynch if you did not get that email a day or two ahead of the meeting.
 
President's Message re:COVID-19
Posted by Brian Lenell on Mar 13, 2020
In light of recent events regarding COVID-19 commonly known as the Corona Virus, I want to address our Kiwanis members.  First and foremost, the health of our members and community is of the utmost importance.  We are watching how the virus is spreading and urge everyone to take appropriate precautions.
 
Please use common sense in your daily lives. Most people, even if they become infected by the virus, will not be in any danger. However, if a person is contagious, they could easily pass the virus to someone that is health compromised. 
 
If you feel that you are susceptible to illness or may be in a health compromised situation, I ask that you do not attend any events. 
 
If you feel ill for any reason, please do not attend any events.
 
If you are concerned about missing a meeting and it affecting your perfect attendance, please let me know and I will make sure that you still get credit for attending during this difficult time.
 
Please be aware that we may cancel or postpone events if necessary at any time. 
 
We are following the guidance of the CDC, State, Local and Federal government.
 
Please watch/listen to your email, television, newspaper, social media and radio stations for additional guidance and closures or cancellations. These closures or cancellations may happen just before events, so please stay vigilant in keeping informed.
 
In Good Health,
 
Brian Lenell
President
Update - Great Decisions
Posted on Mar 26, 2020
Some of the participants in April 7's discussion group.
 
Updated 4/7. The next meetings will be virtual via Zoom on consecutive Tuesdays in April and May, at 7 a.m. Even though you may not have gotten the "official" package of materials, you are welcome to join the discussion.  Contact Tim to get the latest Zoom URL.
 
Apr 7 -- Slavery and Human Trafficking
Apr 14 -- Northern Triangle
Apr 21 -- China in Latin America
Apr 28 -- The Philippines
May 5 -- AI and Data
May 12 -- Slavery (added 4/7)
Upcoming Activities
Updated 3/30. After Hours Club. Scheduled for the first Wednesday of the month at 5:30 pm, at The Office. Feel free to bring along prospective members.  Contact Pat Rudd.  Meetings suspended until further notice.
 
Updated 4/4. Friday Food Bag activities resumed on August 24th. See full schedule in Download Files section of this web page. As of Apr 3rd, and for the foreseeable future, Kiwanians will not be participating in unpackings and fillings, as the FFB Board complies with social distancing guidelines. For further information, contact Tom Roberts.
 
Updated 3/30. Jim Coomes announced that he is planning interclubs with other clubs in the region. Contact him if you have any questions or would like to be considered for participation. This consists of four of our members going to a meeting of another club in our region and exchanging ideas. A meal, if part of the meeting, is paid for by our Club. This will require some time off work for those still in the work force because of travel time to and from the other meetings. Interclubs have been suspended.
 
Updated 3/30.  Lauri Osborne and Renee Brower are leading the 100th (Club) Anniversary committee. They are still asking for your ideas on what such a celebration should entail. They still could use some suggestions from the general membership. Their next meeting, scheduled for April 7th, has been cancelled. 
 
Updated 3/13. Chocolate Indulgence is being postponed until sometime after the country's health emergency has resolved itself.
 
Updated 4/4. This year's Jeff Teasley Agency Kiwanis Foundation Golf Tournament is scheduled for June 26th, with a shotgun start at 9 am. Status is subject to change, based on COVID-19 guidelines from the Governor.
 
Foundation Grant Awards Postponed
In this difficult time our country is going through, the Cheyenne Kiwanis Foundation felt that it is important to take some extra time in evaluating the grants received to make sure we are helping those with the greatest and most pressing needs.  At this time the Cheyenne Kiwanis Foundation is postponing granting the awards until such time as our board can re-evaluate our position.
 
We are keeping all grant applications that have been received and will announce at some point the reopening of the process.
 
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
 
To your good health
Denise Newell, Cheyenne Kiwanis Foundation President
2020 Chocolate Indulgence
Posted on Mar 13, 2020

The 2020 Chocolate Indulgence has been postponed. After Governor Mark Gordon urged Wyoming residents to take precautions, the Cheyenne Kiwanis Club has officially postponed the 2020 Chocolate Indulgence. A new date will be released at a later date. Check www.ChocolateIndulgence.org for updates.

 

For more information, contact Robin Grandpre at robin.grandpre@gmail.com. 


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Propane Tank Users
Posted on Oct 31, 2019
Club/committee members who need propane tanks for their project area asked to first use partially full tanks, before they start a new one. Why? The fill charge for each tank, whether it is partially full or empty, makes no difference, is $75 per tank. The charge is a flat rate, with no proportional credit for topping off a partially full tank. It cost in the neighborhood of $825 when the tanks were last topped off, and much of that went toward topping off partially full tanks.
 
So, if you need propane, take and use a partially full tank and, if you think that may not be enough, take a full tank as a backup.
 
Your cooperation is appreciated by the Club's budget.
Equipment Loan Policies
Posted on Oct 31, 2019
For the information of everyone who would like to loan out Kiwanis Club-owned equipment, please see the Download Files section to the left of this homepage and comply with the policy stated therein. The general ground rules and necessary loan request/maintenance fee sheet and indemnification form are included in this file.  Only requests accompanied by fully completed paperwork will be considered. This includes listing the stovetender, transportation and food you have arranged, and other considerations that must be made for the project to work.  The Quartermaster does not have the time to do all of the ground work for you. Your cooperation is appreciated.
 
 
Donate to the Club with Auto Repairs

Craig Hiett of AAMCO Transmission/Meineke Mufflers has started a Customer Loyalty Program for Kiwanis Club members.  A percentage of each Kiwanis Club member's auto repair bill will be returned to the Club's Foundation.  John Barnes has Customer Loyalty Program cards which you may pick up and use or you may just stop into either shop and mention your Kiwanis membership.  Please consider picking up a card today.

Officers and Directors Contact Information

         Please Note: For Cheyenne Kiwanis Community House Reservations at Lions Park, Please Call 637-6429
         (The Community House is a function of Cheyenne Parks & Recreation, not the Kiwanis Club )

Any of the officers or board members can be reached by their personal email by clicking on their name under the STAFF/DIRECTORS section on the right side of the home page.

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Club Executives & Directors
President
Brian Lenell
Secretary
Olivia Samson
Treasurer
Denise Newell
President Elect
John Lynch
1st Vice President
Samuel Weinstein
2nd Vice President
Lauri Osborne
Asst Secretary
Robin Mosley
Asst Treasurer
Thomas Roberts
Past President
Chuck Tyler
Board
Benjamin Eastmond
Board
Denise Hensley
Board
Justin Gorman
Board
Tom Muhlbach
Board
Jim Ottoes
Board
Renee Brower
Board
Margaret Cox
Board
Melissa Dishman
Board
Claire Ley
Board
Jess Ryan