WHITEBIRD NEWS


Publisher: Bill Calovis Issue: 45 Dec., 2014
Directors: Bruce Kelley (322-5935), Bill Calovis (322-5049), Jerry Nye (322-8587), Geoff McKnight (322-5504), Jenny Calovis (208-4213)
CHRISTMAS/ NEW YEARS EVE  We would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We will be having a Christmas party on Saturday evening, December 20th starting at 7pm. We will be doing the white elephant gift exchange again, if you want to receive a gift, please bring one wrapped and marked, man, woman, or child. As always bring a snack to share. New Years Eve Party at the old school house. I think the doors will be open at about 8pm, bring a snack to share and some of your favorite beverage….

MEMORIAL FUNDS/Donations

This year memorials were given in memory of Martha VanValkenburgh, Kurt Heigis, Joy Campbell, and Alfred Viig, for a total of $2,060.00. Total donations for the year were $7,194.20 Thanks in part to Stillwater mine $2,500, and Sean Strange donated a rifle to raffle off for total of $3,000.00. The proceeds were split with Musicians Rendezvous. Thank you all for your generosity.

BINGO, GAME NITE

We will be starting up the bingo and game nights after the first of the year. We did get the new outhouses completed, so it should be a lot more comfortable to go potty. We will be holding bingo on the second Saturday night and game/poker on the fourth Saturday night at 7pm.

ON-GOING PROJECTS

There are no new projects pending, so we can all have a little time to relax and enjoy all of the great efforts put forth by the membership, donations and labor.

We will be thinking about repainting the old School house this spring, Keith Kamppinen offered his labor if we buy the paint. So when the weather breaks that project should get started.

SCHOLARSHIP

It is not too early to start thinking about getting those Teachers Memorial Scholarship applications in. Please contact me via phone (406-322-5049) or e-mail (whitebirdcc@gmail.com), for your applications. Applicants must be a graduating high school senior or returning college student, and a relative of a Whitebird Community Center member in good standing. Applications must be postmarked no later than May 1st.



Donations can be made to the scholarship fund and will be kept in a separate account. All donations are tax deductible under IRS section 501 (c) (3).

FACEBOOK/BLOGSPOT

Be sure to check out the Facebook and Blogspots.

www.facebook.com/WhitebirdCommunityCenter

www.whitebirdcc.blogspot.com

I will be posting information about happenings, events, from time to time… I will try to keep them as up to date as I can…

$ TREASURER’S REPORT $



We have $3,251.03 in the checking account and $5,224.10 in the scholarship fund for a total of $8,475.13 All bills are paid.

2015 DUES ARE BEING ACCEPTED


The date on your mailing label should show the date your dues are paid thru, if it is wrong please accept my apology. Let me know and I will make it right.


Donations for the scholarship fund are greatly appreciated, and are tax deductable.

whitebirdcc@gmail.com or (322-5049)

IT WAS A GREAT VISIT!!

 

REST IN PEACE AL

Whitebird Annual meeting

MINUTES OF ANNUAL MEETING - October 12, 2014

 

The annual meeting of the Whitebird Community Center Inc. was called to order at 2:53 p.m. on October 12, 2014 by President Bruce Kelley. All directors were present. The minutes of our 2013 annual meeting were read & approved. Treasures report read, there is $3381.11 in the checking account, and $4,514.10 in the scholarship account, for a total of $7,895.21, and all bills are paid. Bill had a breakdown of last year’s expenses.  Jerry thanked everyone who has chipped in for all the improvements. Geoff suggested listing the donations given by companies, Farmers Union, Stillwater mine etc.  Joan asked if we have a 501 c 3, Bill replied that we do. Sylvia inquired as to the taxes on the report; Bill replied that it is a garbage fee.  Bruce asked for further questions on the treasurers report, Sue moved to accept, Barb Seconded, Motion Passed.

Old Business:

1. Scholarship plaque did not get done.  Scholarship recipients were: Sahara Peterson, and ----Shifley. $750 each.

2. Bill will send out another news letter to mention annual meeting, scholarship applications, and coming events.

3. Bruce said we still need to tape and paint the outhouses, but other than that they are complete.

4. Panels on the pavilion still need to be done.

5. Bruce reported on Willie Schields condition, Doing better, but recuperation is going slow.

 

 

New Business:

6. It is raining and cold today.

7.  Bingo will be on 2^nd Saturday, and Game night is the 4^th Saturday, 7pm.

8. Holidays were discussed; Halloween party to be held on Halloween night, 7pm, David Maki will help. Bill will contact Bret Hollingworth for Karokee.  Christmas Party will be on Dec 20^th  at 7pm, Barb and Archie will provide music, White Elephant Gift exchange seems to be enjoyed by all, so  we will do it again. We will have the New Years Party, time to be announced.  Bill will check on some music. St. Paddy’s day  corned beef and cabbage will be on Sunday March 15^th .

9. The annual Pig Roast will be the second Saturday in June.

10. Sue Pederson suggested that we put old photos and or articles of the school house together and put them in a book to see.  Bill reported that we have a blog spot, and Jessica mentioned that it needed to be updated. Bill will mention this in the next news letter.

11. Joan asked who is the administrator of Face Book, Bill is but it is open.  Bill does put dates on Facebook.

12. Archie has an old bible and offered to put it in our library; He will bring it and put it in the book case.

13. The building needs to be painted, or re-sided. Keith Kamppinen offered to do the painting if we provide the paint. It was decided to do the repaint. It was suggested that we get a work party to help with the preparation.  Chuck Maki suggested that we get a hold of Alternatives to help with some of our projects

14. Debbie suggested sending a card to Wendy Wanner.

15. Joan asked if anyone had any info on Kurt Heigis. Investigation has been stopped as far as anyone knows.

16. Memorial donations have been real good.

 

Election of officers: Bruce asked if any of the current directors would like to retire, or if there were any further nominations, hearing none, chuck moved to close nominations, seconded by David Maki. Motion made by Debbie, seconded by Barb that the secretary cast one unanimous ballot for the existing directors, Motion passed.

Dave made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Will to adjourn, motion passed

Meeting was adjourned at 3:50 PM.

The directors met following the meeting, and the following officers were reelected for 2015:  Bruce President, Jerry Vice President, and Bill Sec/treas.

 

Bill Calovis, Secretary

 

Bruce Kelley, President

[WHITEBIRD COMMUNITY CENTER FALL NEWS LETTER]

 

 

Whitebird News

Publisher: Bill Calovis                                                         Issue: 44                                                            Oct, 2014

Directors: Bruce Kelley (322-5935), Bill Calovis (322-5049), Jerry Nye (322-8587), Geoff McKnight (322-5504), Jenny Calovis (208-4213)

 

It is that time of year again.  It is hard to believe that summer is coming to an end. Our annual meeting will be held Sunday October 12^th. Pot luck lunch will be served at about 2PM and the meeting will follow as usual. Please try to attend, and bring friends.

 

The Bingo and Game nights have been a lot of fun, and we will plan to start them up again.    The new outhouses are usable, so you won’t have freeze you’re tooshie off this winter. We will decide on a schedule for game nights at the annual meeting, so if you want some input as to the night and time, please plan to attend the meeting.

We need to talk about things like Halloween, Christmas, and New Years Eve etc. Again I would love to see us keep the place busy, but I need help with keeping these things going.  If you are able and have time, I would love to have some help with these events.

 

 

 

ON-GOING PROJECTS

 

All of the windows have been replaced.  We still need to finish the outside siding on the kitchen window. The kitchen remodel is done, and the outhouses are all done except for the taping and painting inside.  I think that you will like the convenience of these new outhouses. We were able to use them at the pig roast, but they were not completely finished.  We will have them heated and ready to go for the meeting, and game nights.

 

MEMORIAL FUNDS 

We lost another great friend and neighbor.  Joy Campbell left us this summer; a real nice service was held at the Community Center. A memorial fund is in place, and again, all donations will be placed in the scholarship fund unless otherwise specified.  Please see the treasurer report.

 

 

$ Treasurer’s Report $ We have $3526.31 in the checking account and $4514.10 in the scholarship fund for a total of $8040.41. All bills are paid.   2015 dues are due after October 31st.  Our fiscal year is Nov 1- Oct 31. Donations for the scholarship fund are greatly appreciated, and are tax deductable.   wbcalovis@gmail.com or (322-5049)

If you would like to use the building and grounds for a function, just give me a call and I will get you on the calendar.  There is no charge for members. Remember, it is yours to use so please don’t hesitate to use it.

 

 

GETTIN 'ER  DONE

 

THANKS ROBERT!

 

WHITEBIRD NEWS Spring 2014

WHITEBIRD NEWS

Whitebird News

Publisher: Bill Calovis                                                         Issue: 42                                                           Mar., 2014

Directors: Bruce Kelley (322-5935), Bill Calovis (322-5049), Jerry Nye (322-8587), Geoff McKnight (322-5504), Jenny Calovis (780-0660)

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS

It is not too early to start thinking about getting those Teachers Memorial Scholarship applications in. Please contact me via phone (406-322-5049) or e-mail (whitebirdcc@gmail.com), for your applications. Applicants must be a graduating high school senior or returning college student, and a relative of a Whitebird Community Center member in good standing. Applications must be postmarked no later than May 1^st.

Donations can be made to the scholarship fund and will be kept in a separate account. Donations are tax deductible under IRS section 501 (c) (3).

 

KURT HEIGIS

 

We lost another dear friend. Kurt Heigis tragically lost his life while spending the winter in Costa Rica. Kurt will be missed in our community. He was the one who got our annual pig roast going. A memorial fund has been established, and tax deductable donations can be made at anytime.

 BINGO AND GAME NIGHTS

The Bingo and Game nights will continue until the end of May.  Bingo is on the second Saturday evening, and game night is on the fourth Saturday starting at 7pm. Nickel, dime, quarter poker seems to the game of choice, but if you would like, bring a few friends and get a game of your choice going… We were introduced to a new game called five crowns, sure is a lot of fun. Thanks Frank and Peggy..

ST. URHO DAY CELEBRATION

Mark Pederson brought it to my attention that we had talked about a Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner last year, and it never got done. After some serious contemplation it was decided to getter done this year. The 17^th (St Paddy’s day) happened to be on a Monday, so we thought it would be better to have it on Sunday, St. Urho’s day. Over 50 attended, and a good time was had by all.

ON-GOING PROJECTS

We have two projects going on at this time.  The outhouse project has been postponed, the weather got too cold to pour concrete so we had to give up on that until spring.  The windows have all been replaced and new trim installed.  We also purchased and installed nice new blinds. It was decided to repaint the interior walls and it looks great.  Thanks Bruce Kelley and Sue Pederson.

While working on the windows, it became quite obvious that the kitchen needs some serious attention. We will be working on that also when the weather breaks.

We had to replace the water tank in the kitchen; somehow the bladder decided to develop a leak.

 

Be sure to check out the Facebook and Blogspots.

I will be posting information about happenings, events, from time to time…  I will try to keep them as up to date as I can…  

 

www.facebook.com/WhitebirdCommunityCenter

www.whitebirdcc.blogspot.com

 

$ Treasurer’s Report $ We have $4987.27 in the checking account and $2453.43 in the scholarship fund for a total of $7440.70. All bills are paid.       2014 DUES ARE BEING ACCEPTED The date on your mailing label should show the date your dues are paid thru, if it is wrong please accept my apology. Let me know and I will make it right. Donations for the scholarship fund are greatly appreciated, and are tax deductable.   whitebirdcc@gmail.com or (322-5049)

 

St Paddy's day Corned Beef and cabbage dinner at the Whitebird Community Center Sunday March 16th 2PM: Please reply if you plan to attend so we can plan to have plenty of Food for all.

TIME TO START THINKING ABOUT GETTING THOSE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS IN.

  DEAD LINE IS MAY 1ST.

Our Community has lost another ICON!

for more info click on this link.

http://billingsgazette.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/columbus-man-murdered-in-costa-rica/article_811205a9-dd25-5b28-83dc-9c757f354121.html

WHITEBIRD BINGO NIGHT

THIS SATURDAY 2/8/2014

7PM

BRING A FRIEND, AND BEVERAGE OF YOUR CHOICE

SNACKS TO SHARE IF YOU WISH....

 

Public is always welcome

 

Bingo is on the 2nd Saturday,

game night is the 4th Saturday

each starts at 7pm.
through the month of May.