Lt. Governor Jim Wylie called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM at the Fellowship Baptist Church, 3705 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, Florida.

Present:  Representatives of Capital City, Lake Jackson, Madison, Tallahassee, Tallahassee Killearn and Tallahassee Northside Clubs.

Visitors:  Ed Lillich, Candidate for District Treasurer, and his wife Chris.

 
The pledge to the flag was led by Harry Hooper and the prayer was by George Willis.

Minutes - The April 12, 2004 Division 3 Council Meeting Minutes were unanimously approved after being moved by Don May and seconded by Paul Burris.

Financial Report - A financial report was distributed showing a Checking Account Balance of $1123.67 and Savings Account Balance $1302.95.  There have been no expenditures.  Two clubs have not still paid division dues.

Foundation –  Earl Cushing asked that clubs which have not made their Birthday contribution/gift to do so by the end of September.

International Convention Report – Three clubs from Division 3 were represented at the International Convention in June.  Kiwanis News with results of amendments, resolutions and election of officers was distributed.

Florida District Convention – The Florida District Convention will be held in Jacksonville, August 25 – August 29, 2004.

Diaper Drop Project – The project is still 17,000 short of meeting the 300,000 goal.  Cash and checks are welcome.  Goal should be met by end of summer.
 
Ralph Davis Scholarship House – A raffle of FSU football season tickets is being held as a fundraiser.  It has been identified that the roof needs to be replaced on the house.

Distinguished Kiwanian Award – A form outlining the criteria was distributed.

Whole Child Project – Lauran Ausley made a presentation on this project which was created by the Lawton Chiles Foundation and targets children ages 0-5.  Kiwanis is invited to be a partner in developing an initiative to assure all children thrive.

Flags For Schools – A new Florida Statute was passed requiring all classrooms to have flags.  This may be an opportunity for Division 3 clubs to help purchase the flags.  Jin Wylie is looking into cost.

Todd M. Beamer Foundation – This is another initiative that clubs may want to participate in which was formed to help children who experience a family trauma.

Lt. Governor Selection – The Monticello club nominee is unable to accept the nomination.  If they do not have another candidate then the Perry club is next in line.
 
Club Reports:

Capital City –.  Five new members and four more prospects.  Completed annual onion sale  Participated in Diaper Drop.

Lake Jackson – Involved in school flag project by purchasing flags for elementary schools.

Madison – Participated in Madison Diaper Drop, Project Graduation, Take Stock in Children Scholarship and made $100 contribution for basketballs for Madison Correctional Institute.
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Tallahassee – Two new members.  Raised $7600 at Ralph Davis Golf Tournament.  Participated in Diaper Drop, made $2500 contribution to Boys and Girls Club, and $1500 TCC scholarship.  Held family night at Maclay Gardens

Tallahassee Killearn – Raised $6000 at golf tournament.  Held Chiles Key Club Awards Banquet and Aktion Club Picnic.  One new member and one loss.  .
 
Tallahassee Northside – The club is now meeting at Mannas.  Very pleased with new location.

The next meeting will be held Monday, October 11, 2004.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 PM.

Submitted by,
 

Donna Wells