june 12th, 2025 meeting minutes

​Present: Thad Bogert, Rich Roberts, Julie Pellitier, Diana Bolton, Paulina Poplawska, Elijah Canfield, Dan Mercurio, Cheryl VanVliet, Hal Hultman, Carol Sienko, Tim Root, and Theresa Furget.
Elijah called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.

1. Additions & Corrections: None.
2.  Approval of the May 8th, 2025, minutes: Hal made a motion, and Thad seconded it to accept the minutes. Motion passed.
3. Treasurer’s report: Diana went over the general and MP accounts for May. Rich made a motion and Hal seconded it to accept the treasurer’s report. Motion passes.  
   1. Finance & Budget Committee: No report.
4. Correspondence: None.
5. Member Recruitment & Retention (MRR) Committee Update: No report.
6. Club Officer Elections: Treasurer, President-Elect, President: These positions still need to be filled.
7. Open Discussion: None.
8. Project Updates:
   1. 2025 Scholarships: Kris gave a fantastic presentation in awarding the scholarships to the two seniors. Thad posted pictures on Facebook. Maureen did a great job of heading the committee and to all the members serving on the committee -thanks.
   2. Youth Entrepreneur Market-May.

i.This was the biggest turnout ever with 24 students participating. There was a guitar player that played and sang throughout the event. It was her first gig ever; she will be back in June.

1. Camp Civitan: Cheryl stated it was a success with 56 campers. Two new events were added Corn Hole and Uno Tournament. Cheryl presented Dan with a thank-you goody bag for his and Bonnies first time being at camp and helping with kayaking. Thanks, Cheryl, for coordinating the camp that just celebrated 35 years!

1. Upcoming Projects:
   1. Youth Entrepreneur Market (YEM):

i.2025 Dates: June 14th, July 12th, August 9th, and September 13th.
ii.Elijah stated that 47 vendors signed up and there are actually
26 participating. It is going to be a tight squeeze. The market runs from 10-3. Vendors will start setting up at 9 AM. Members are needed to help with the club tent setup at 8:30 AM. Make sure to bring a chair and wear your club’s tee-shirt/name badge. Carol has sold all of the club’s Camp Civitan raffle tickets, which is a fundraiser for the camp and pays for the volunteers (lodging/meals etc.). She has taken about 12 tickets from the Plymouth-Canton Civitan Club to help sell. Thanks Carol, great job!

1. Charity Poker June 25th-29th at Vision Lanes: Still need the cashier and records positions filled for Sunday June 29th from 10-6 PM. Diana will have the check for Vision lanes fully completed and partial completion for Krazy Kopz’s, will just need to fill in the amount sections. The checks will be in the box. Here is the link to sign up:    

 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C4DAEA62CA6FC1-56763872-kvcivitan

1.  Music on the Grand-July 23rd & August 20th:  This is held at Inspiration Park at the New Hudson United Methodist Church, located at 56730 Grand River, New Hudson 48165. The events run from 6-8 PM. Club tent set up will be shortly after 5 PM. Cheryl has the games plus a new one, something tossing snakes through a hoop-a big hit at Camp Civitan! July 23rd will feature The Killer Flamingos and the food truck will be Ark Burger Co. August 20th will feature Geff Philips & Friends and the food truck will be That Guy from Italy. As always, bring a chair, wear your club tee-shirt/name badge, and enjoy a great summer night!

1. Next Dinner Meeting June 26th at Teresita’s Mexican Grill at 6:30 PM.
2. Business Meeting July10th at Lyon Twp. Library at 6:30 PM.
3. Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 7:08 PM.

Minutes taken by Theresa Furget on June 12th, 2025, and respectfully submitted on June 13th, 2025.