APKC Minutes - June 10, 2024

New Members: Maria, Wendy and Linda. Welcome!

Backpack Drive: Celia Cattani from Community Karma gave a review about last year’s drive, when 1600 backpacks were given out. She said this year’s will be held at St. Stephens Church August 25. In Mid August a meeting to assemble the backpacks will be held. She said they may extend the drive into Neptune.

Dunk Tank: Aug. 4

Book Arks: We installed 2 Arks at 2 different schools and have distributed 2000 books. We will continue to replenish them during the summer months.

Covenant House: Food is being distributed from the Mercy Center to both houses. Residents give a wish list and the food is either delivered to them or they can pick it up.
Karen said they did the first meal planner and preparation. 4 residents came and the boys made brownies.
The next meal prep is planned for July 1.
A beautification event is also being planned to paint the inside of the boys house, which is badly in need.

Mercy Center: With the Bradley Beach food pantry closed, clientele at the Mercy Center is growing and volunteers are needed to help out. 

EHN: Sales are at $13,000. Books continue to be sold and a price cut may be implemented.

Distinguished Club Award:  Presented by Anu Khare, Past District leader. The award is based on Service Leadership Programs.

Scholarship Committee: Shannon reported that four scholarships will be presented June 13 to APHS grads. 2 $500 awards and 2 $1000 awards for a total of $3000.

Movie Committee: an event is being planned for the first week in August for 8 to 10 year olds, up to 40 kids. We provide tickets and snacks and parents are invited to attend.

Membership Committee: members are needed to recruit members and follow up on leads from the website.

Narcan Training: Deena reported that there was an overdose on the beach recently and lifeguards did not have Narcan. They had to wait for emergency personnel to arrive. She is planning a training event for lifeguards.

2024-25 Leadership: Pres. Deena Cohen; Pres. Elect, Jeannine Defoe, Treasurer, Alex Mizenko, Co-Secretaries, Shannon and Joanne, Immediate Past Pres.Steve. 
BOARD MEMBERS: Karen Harrington, Cori Lewin, Tom Newgarden, Wendy Smith, Kevin Strickland and Lauren Wagner.