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KILA relies on several sources of revenue to support our projects and initiatives to improve and enhance Kelleys Island. These include membership dues, fund raising activities, and donations. In addition to supporting these projects, your donation to KILA, a 501.c.3 charitable organization, has some tax advantages per IRS regulations.
1. Your donation may be deductible when you itemize expenses.
2. You may make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from your IRA to KILA. This direct donation does not count as ordinary income to you as a distribution from your retirement plan usually would. This QCD will count towards your required minimum distribution (RMD) for those of you older than 70.5. However, the limit of the contribution (QCD) is $100,000 per person.
It’s not too late to consider a donation to KILA.
Please consult with your tax advisor to be sure you understand the tax issues with these donations.
The Kelleys Island Landowners Association (KILA), a 501.c.3 charitable organization, is interested in improving and enhancing Kelleys Island. We ask that KI organizations or individuals with a specific project or initiative that will further this interest and wish for support from KILA, please submit a Request for Support to KILA. This support may be financial and/or through efforts of our members and volunteers.
We have no formal “grant application process”, but do require a type-written request of no more than two pages (8 ½ x 11 paper; 11 pt. font size minimum) containing the following information:
Please use this link for an on-line request form. You may fill it out on-line or print it and send via email or snail mail.
Requests for 2022 projects must be received by May 1, 2022. Please send requests to info@kila.rocks or PO Box 22 Kelleys Island, OH 43438-0022.
Submissions received by the due date will be reviewed over the winter and considered by the board of directors at the May, 21 2022 BoD meeting. Requestors may be asked to present their proposal at this meeting.
Selection criteria are:
Here’s an opportunity to “light up” your house, cottage, boat, etc. for Labor Day.
https://kila.rocks/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Light-Up-KI-Press-Release-1.pdf
The Kelleys Island Landowners Association (KILA) is again hosting an annual Candidate’s and Issues Forum at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the Estes School Gym. All voters, landowners, and interested persons are invited to attend to hear from the candidates and village officials about their candidacy and the issues (levies) on the ballot and ask questions of them.
We hope you all can attend.
Thank you,
KILA Board of Directors
Website: www.kila.rocks
The following issues have been certified by the board of the Erie County Board of Elections for the November 2, 2021 General Election:
Kelleys Island Village Council, 4 to be elected:
Kelleys Island Board of Education, 3 to be elected:
Kelleys Island Board of Education, Unexpired Term, 1 to be elected:
The KILA annual meeting will be on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at the Estes School. The agenda consists of:
The Board of Directors meeting will follow the annual meeting with the newly elected directors. Nominations for a director position should be sent to the Nominating Committee at info@kila.rocks. Any active KILA member may be eligible to be nominated.
The following Board members terms expire in 2021:
Name | Election Date | |
1 | Algase, Drew | 2001 |
2 | Arnold Chris | 2015 |
3 | Beck, Tom | 2017 |
4 | Behlen, Tom | 2015 |
5 | Christy, Wally | 2013 |
6 | Coleman, Barb | 1973 |
7 | Pucek, Eric | 2021(appointed) |
This was a real “Community Effort” led by KILA.
Starting with the First Annual KILA Fish Fry on Friday (BIG thanks to Jennifer & Joel) and Frank (of Frank & Dean) for entertaining. Over 100 diners enjoyed the fried perch, sides, and desert prepared by KILA volunteers. It was so well accepted, that we await the 2nd annual Fish Fry.
Then on Saturday:
2021 KILA Homecoming prize winners:
Parade:
Pie Contest:
KILA Raffle:
KILA Member door prize (Franklin Sanitation septic tank pumpout):
Overall Winners: Everyone who participated in Homecoming
Thanks to the many local businesses and KILA volunteers who made this all happen. And thanks to all who attended Homecoming making this a great success.
August 13 & 14 @ Pavilion | |
Friday 5-9 PM | Beer, soda pop, and Snacks |
6-8 PM | 1st Annual KILA Fish Fry (Pre-sale tickets only) |
6-8 PM | Entertainment by Frank and Dean |
5-9 PM | Craft Booths & gift market |
Saturday 11am-5 PM | (times approximate) |
9:00: AM | Pie Contest: Sign in & deliver Pies 8:30am |
11:00 | Parade on Lakeshore – Lineup 10:30 am |
Theme: KI Activities, Parade Marshalls: Chris Ashley & Jackie Taylor | |
11:45 | Opening Ceremony at Pavilion – Parade & Pie Contest winners |
12:00 noon | Island Singers |
12:15 | Edison Chargers Marching Band |
12:30 – 2:00 pm | Fat City Band |
12 -1:00 | Tour of Fire Trucks and Ambulance |
1:00 | Estes School Picture (@KILA Booth) |
2:00 | Marshmallow Golf |
2:15 | Twinkie Eating Contest |
2:20 | 50-50 Raffle |
2:30 to 4 PM | Fat City Band |
3 to 3:45 | Kids Games |
4:00 | Last bids due for Silent Auction |
4:00 | Member’s raffle for Septic system maintenance |
4:00 | Drawing for KILA Raffle Ticket prizes |
Until 5:00 | Snacks, Burgers, Dogs & sides |
Until 3:00 | Snickers Balloon Sculptures |
all day | Craft Booths and gift market |
all day | Beer and Beverages and Beer Slide |
Until 4:00 | Bounce Castle |
5:00 PM | Shut Down & Clean up |
Sponsored by the Kelleys Island Landowners Association – KILA and Lake Erie Shores & Islands (LESI) www.shoresandislands.com | ![]() |
The always popular KILA Raffle will be back this year. A maximum of 500 tickets at $20 will be sold. Prizes will be as previously: 1st: $2500, 2nd: $1000, 3rd: $500, 4th: $250, 5th: $100. The Drawing will be at Homecoming on August 14th. KILA board members will be selling tickets. Funding for projects like the trash containers for the village and VFW flags comes from fund raisers like the annual raffle, Homecoming, and donations. Get yours before we sell out.