Winter News Letter

Whitebird Community Center Inc.

%William B. Calovis

445a McNaley Rd.

Columbus, Mt.  59019

 (406)-322-5049 / (406)-321-2982 wbcalovis@gmail.com  (www/whitebirdcc.blogspot.com)

                                                                                                                                    12/21/2017

William & Debbie, Calovis

445A McNaley Rd.

Columbus, MT  59019

Greetings William & Debbie,

We had our annual meeting on October 8^th. The pot luck lunch was great as usual. The meeting was called to order by our president Bruce Kelley, minutes were read and approved.  Treasurer report was Checking $5,174.45, and Scholarship fund $ 6,124.19 for a total of $11,298.64. The sidewalk has been completed, and was thought to be a great addition. The overhead doors are still waiting to be installed; Bruce and Bill will try to get them in before winter. There was a long discussion on whether to change the date of the pig roast to September or leave it in June. The weather may be better in September, but some feel it is better to leave it as is. It was decided to mail out a ballot and get a feeling from the membership, so I will enclose a self addressed stamped envelope and ballot, so please fill it out and mail it to me so plans can be made. Sue is working on the Historical preservation application and would like to get info and pictures. If anyone has info or pictures, please send to me or her. ‘E-mail is good. It was decided to make the dues Payable, changed from October to January, so the 2018 dues will become due on Jan 1. There has been some confusion about the fiscal year (Nov 1, to Oct 31).

The community center is available for members in good standing to be used any time you wish for free, so if you have an event such as birthday, graduation, wedding etc, or just a family picnic, please call me and reserve the building and grounds. 

Remember, we have a face-book page, and a Blogspot, face-book is: https://www.facebook.com/WhitebirdCommunityCenter/ Blopgspot is: http://whitebirdcc.blogspot.com/.  Blogspot has a calendar just click on it to see if the Old School house is ok to reserve.  I am sad to report, that not much has been going on, but I really hope that you feel free to use the building and grounds as a member.

We are planning on having a New Years Eve party, starting about 8:pm. BYOB and a snack to share, maybe a game or something fun to share.

St. Paddy’s day is on a Saturday this year, so we will plan on having a corned beef and cabbage dinner on that Saturday. We will provide everything but the eaters, that will be up to you to take care of that problem. I will send a notice when that gets closer.

Treasurers, report: $5,174.45 in checking and $6,124.19 in the scholarship fund. Tax deductable donations are always appreciated.

Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year! 

2017 dues are due and payable, please find the attached form below, correct if needed and return with your payment.

Sincerely,

William B. Calovis

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My records show that you’re membership dues are paid for 2016

SEND TO WHITEBIRD COMMUNITY CENTER INC.

% Bill Calovis 445a McNaley Rd. COLUMBUS, MT  59019

Name: William & Debbie Calovis

Address: 445A McNaley Rd.Columbus, MT  59019

E-Mail Address: wbcalovis@gmail.com  Phone: 322-5049___

Family Dues $20.00____   Single dues $10 _____Donation $_____ Scholarship fund $_______

Pig Roast in June_____    September._____

ANNUAL MEETING

ANNUAL MEETING

SUNDAY OCTOBER 8TH 

POT LUCK LUNCH AT 2PM

MEETING TO FOLLOW (ABOUT 3PM)

THE ANNUAL PIG ROAST WILL BE HELD SATURDAY JUNE 10 AT THE OLD WHITEBIRD SCHOOL HOUSE. THE PIG WILL BE SERVED ABOUT 5:PM. THEIR IS NO CHARGE, BUT PLEASE BRING A POT LUCK DISH TO SHARE. THERE WILL BE A RAFFLE, AND AN AUCTION TO FOLLOW THE DINNER. THIS IS OUR ANNUAL FUND RAISER.

WE OFFER AN ANNUAL "TEACHERS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP" WHICH IS AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS AND FAMILY.  

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL OR E-MAIL ME.

wbcalovis@gmail.com  (406)321-2982

BINGO

Greetings all,
    It looks like the weather may be changing up just a bit!  We will be having Bingo this Saturday FEB 11 starting at 7;pm. BYOB and a snack to share if you wish.

Whitebird News

Publisher: Bill Calovis                                                         Issue: 49                                                          Nov., 2016

Directors: Bruce Kelley (322-5935), Bill Calovis (321-2982), Jerry Nye (322-8587), Geoff McKnight (322-5504), Jenny Calovis (780-0660)

2016 ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting was held October 9, 2016 at the old school house. Some of the items discussed were; overhead doors for the pavilion, a sidewalk to the outhouses, possibility of having the pig roast after Labor Day. It was recommended to think about this and for now it will be on the second Saturday in June, and perhaps have a similar function in the fall for a trial run.

The Stillwater Historical preservation society had a meeting at the school house, and gave a real nice presentation. Bill gave them a breakdown of how the building was preserved and many of the improvements and maintenance that has been done. They made mention that it may be something for us to consider; to have the old school entered into the preservation society, to preserve the history of the old school. It was mentioned that Mike and Vickie should be made aware of this consideration, and if they approve, we might want to getter done. They assured us that there would be no restriction as to how we used or maintained the property and buildings. Everything would remain the same as it is now.

The directors were re-elected, Bruce Kelley president, Bill Calovis secretary/treasurer, Jerry Nye Vice president, Geoff McKnight, and Jenney Calovis directors.

BINGO, GAME NITE, ETC.

We will be starting up the bingo and game nights after the first of the year.  Due to poor attendance at previous Bingo nights, I will be sending out an email or phone call if you don’t have email, prior to the bingo night, and will request a response. If there is not enough interest I will send out another notice canceling.  We will be holding bingo on the second Saturday night and game/poker on the fourth Saturday night starting at 7pm.

Due to lack of interest, we will not be having a Christmas party this year, but will be having a New Years eve Party starting about 8PM.

 

SCHOLARSHIP

It is time to get those applications in for the Teachers Memorial Scholarship and start working on them. They will need to be in by May 1^st. please call or email me if you need an application.

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

 

Building and Grounds

We are going to put overhead doors on the pavilion and a sidewalk from the School House to the outhouses, and hope to have that done by the Pig Roast in June. Everything is in real good shape.

 

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 $5,577.30, in the checking account and $6089.21 in the scholarship fund for a total of $11,666.51. All bills are paid.

2017  DUES ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED

$20.00 FOR FAMILY/ $10 SINGLE

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

Please find the attached form on the back of this letter, correct if needed and return with your payment.

whitebirdcc@gmail.com or (321-2982)

The annual Pig-Roast/fund raiser will be Saturday the 11th of June.  The pig will be served about 5:pm. Please bring a dish to share and of course a beverage of your choice. We will provide bottled water, coffee, Lemonade, and Iced tea. There will be a live auction after dinner. There is no charge, however we encourage purchasing a raffle ticket or making a donation.

WHITEBIRD NEWS LETTER NOVEMBER 2015

Whitebird News

Publisher: Bill Calovis                                                         Issue: 48                                                          Nov., 2015

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

2015 ANNUAL MEETING

The 2015 annual meeting was held Sunday October 11^th.  A good pot luck lunch was enjoyed by all. Corned Beef and cabbage dinner will be on March 13^th at 2:PM. The Christmas party will be on December 19^th at 7:pm 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. The New Years Eve Party will be at around 8:PM, again bring a snack and a beverage of choice.

It was decided to charge a $50 deposit for the use of the school house, to be refunded if the building and grounds are left clean and in good shape.

 

THANKSGIVING

We will be having a Thanksgiving dinner at the school house this year. It will be an organized pot luck.  If you are interested, please call Mary at 259-4366 and work out the details with her.  PLEASE let her know as soon as possible (no later than the 15^th) so that enough food etc. can be arranged.

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, and they have been a well received addition to our Community Center. We will be holding bingo on the second Saturday night and game/poker on the fourth Saturday night starting at 7pm.

ON-GOING PROJECTS

There are no new projects pending.  Keith has finished painting and the old school house is looking great.  He even painted the old out houses, which are pretty much just to look at now.

A great big thank you goes out to Keith, and all who helped with this big job.  Also I would like to thank John Simonich, and his painting co. for the use of his equipment and ladder truck, without which the project would have been next to impossible.

            Also thanks to all who helped out with the many projects this year. If I try to mention everyone, I will surly forget someone. We did get the new flooring installed in the kitchen, thank you to Don Epperson for his help with this project. (Actually Bruce and I pretty much just watched).

 

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 1^st.

Donations can be made to the scholarship fund and will be kept in a separate account. All donations are tax deductable 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 $

W have $6,476.52 ,in the checking account and $4,727.17 in the scholarship fund for a total of $11,203.69 All bills are paid.

2016  DUES ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED
send to :Whitebird Community Center
445a McNaley Rd.
Columbus, MT 59019

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

 

whitebirdcc@gmail.com or (322-5049)