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Kiwanis Ft. Myers Metro-McGregor
PO Box 61104
Ft. Myers, FL 33906
(507) 382-5872
www.metro-mcgregor.com
Meeting 6/2618
 
 
Meeting called to order by President-Elect Rachel Toomey.   Total attendance: 20  Members-19, Guests- 1, speaker Melissa Vogt

50/50-  Everett Shell had the lucky ticket today but did not pull the ace of hearts so the jackpot rolls over. Anyone can participate for the instant winnings but only club members can take pull a card for the jackpot. Linda Parrish won 2 tickets to Broad Way Palm to see the production of Annie. Thanks to our speaker for the donation. 
 
Good news-  
Sheriff Lindsey collected thank you dollars for the speaker, great presentation, retirement, thanks for all the good things our volunteers are doing in the community and sharing about it, world cup!
                                        
                                                                                  
                                                            Announcements
 
Thanks Rachel for volunteering to be our speaker chair for June. 

No meeting on July 3rd due to the holiday or July 31st as it's our 5th Tuesday social. We'll be going to Matanzas on the Bay (under the bridge before Fort Myers Beach). The back of the dining room will be sectioned off to make a private room. Time is 6:30pm. Dinner options: 
Appetizers, Babyback rib dinner, coconut shrimp dinner, chicken alfredo pasta, or vegetarian option. Soft drinks included, anything else is on you. Tax and gratuity included $25.20. Sign up with Rachel or at an upcoming meeting. Prepay to Todd (cash or check). 

Dining books-if you have any questions or feedback get your comments to Todd or Paul. 



                                       
                                 June Birthdays
                             1st-Karen Hurst     
                             3rd-Lindsey Lenhart
                           24th-Kim Berghs
                           
                           
 
                                                              Service

MS Support Group- Next meeting at St. Hillary's July 19th. Who is volunteering? Thanks Ada and Giovanni for covering the June meeting. Ada said they had about 20 and it went well. 

Ronald McDonald House-Meal preparation June 27. Thanks volunteers!

Aktion Club- Karen Hurst attended the recent club meeting. They made thank you cards and Karen distributed some. Next project in PB and J sandwich making. Thanks for going Karen!

LuvyBear-Volunteers needed to press fabric pieces. If you can help see Nancy. 
             Today's Presentation; Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
                                                           
Melissa (L) and Rachel
Today our guest speaker was Melissa Vogt, Dir. of Sales & Marketing. She provided us with some history of the theatre and facts new to many of us. The venue is part of Prather Productions and in it's 26th season in Fort Myers. They have supported our Breakfast with Santa event for many years. 3.8 million people have been entertained in Fort Myers. The 191st production, Annie opens this weekend. 25% of the patrons some in groups, not all from SWFL. They are a major driver for economic attractions in Lee County. They have a gift shop, art gallery, happy hour Friday and more. She shared how they get their cast and how they give back to our community.   To learn more 239-278-4422 or visit www.BroadwayPalm.org


           Meetings

July 3rd-NO MEETING
Happy 4th of July

July 10th-Vincent de Weger, FL Gulf Coast Lions (youth soccer)

July 17-Donna Michaelessi, K-Kids faculty advisor, Littleton Elementary

July 24-  Chris 
Patricca, Lee Co. School Board

Next Board meeting is July 17 at Ada's. 6pm


July speaker chair
Chrysten Foley


Where/when we meet: 11:30am on Tuesdays at Shoeless Joe's in the Crowne Plaza, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers 33907 



         Defining Statement

   "Kiwanis is a global
    organization of volunteers
    dedicated to improving the
    world, one child and one
     community at a time."

            Club Officers
President: Liz Ross
President-Elect: Rachel Toomey
Treasurer: Todd Adams
Secretary: Kim Berghs
Immediate Past President: Harris Segel

       
       Florida Division 19
Lt. Governor - Beth Elaine
KiwanisBeth@outlook.com
Foundation Trustee-Bruce Boyd 
bdklg12@gmail.com

          
         Florida District
      Governor Todd Smith
"Charting a Path to the Future"
       www.FLKiwanis.org
 
    Kiwanis International
     President Jim Rochford
        www.Kiwanis.org
 
         Save the Date
 
5th Tuesday social- the next one is July 31st. See details avove.
 
International Convention
- June 28-July 1, Las Vegas
Todd, Barbara H. and Stewart are attending. 

Florida District Convention- Aug 23-26, Orlando World Marriott Center.

Installation Banquet
September 17th

Kiwanis One Day
October 27th with LuvyBear

Please save year-round...
Aluminum pull tabs for Ronald McDonald
House.K-Kids during the school year, over the summer give to Linda Petrik to drop off.

Box Tops for Education for Builder's Club 

     #Kidsneedkiwanis 


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