On Tuesday October 21, 2014 the Kiwanis Club of Pekin heard the first committee updates from their new committee chairs. Overall, the new committee structure was off to a strong start. There were engaging discussions discussion with new ideas for the direction of the club.
Fund "Fun" Development — Dan Pfeifer: Dan reported that his committee has been tasked with raising $10,000 for the club. This money will be used to award grants to organizations that will promote the club's theme. To start the fundraising this year, the club will be selling peanuts on October 31 at various locations throughout Pekin. Jeff Lange is the Peanut Chairman again this year. He mentioned there are still a couple of spots where we need volunteers. The sign up sheet will be available at the meeting on Oct 28. The club will also be selling cheese and Echo Valley hams/gift cards this year. Sales sheets should be ready at the Oct 28 meeting. Combined, the cheese/hams and peanuts raised around $5,000 last year.
Membership/Communications — Leon Edwards: Leon reported the initial goal of this committee is to get our name out to the public. This committee plans to do this through social media, a website, a newsletter and trying to get as much publicity as possible. The website is being updated. This committee is also tasked with social events for club members. The first social event will be the club's Christmas Party which will be held sometime in the middle of January. More information on that will be out at a later date.
Community Services — Erica and Ruby: Ruby gave an update from the committee meeting. Community services is tasked with raising awareness of the club's them in the community. They are considering partnering with another organization to provide snack packs for needy children in the community.
Youth Services — Baylee Gambetti: This committee will promote the club theme among the children in the community. They are considering bringing back the Bike Rodeo. More information will be announced soon.
