Happy New 'Club' Year!!! -- October 2009
October 31 Halloween Parade Entry
October 31 Halloween Parade Entry
October 30 Meeting -- Our prayers were with Peggy Kolb as she underwent surgery today. 17 members & 4 Sabetha Kiwanians (Roberts, Girton, Feek & Ulrich) were present. Following the induction of Hallee Edwards, Carl Nelson introduced his speaker - Becky Rafferty - president of Little Hands, Inc.
October 23 Meeting -- Dave Nachtigal and his guest, DeeAnn Hinkle, described and illustrated the many changes being made to the exterior of the fitness center on the corner of 7th & Oregon in Hiawatha. 22 members and 1 guest -- 6 yr. old Jocelyn Erbert (Libby Troxell) were present.
October 23 Meeting -- Dave Nachtigal and his guest, DeeAnn Hinkle, described and illustrated the many changes being made to the exterior of the fitness center on the corner of 7th & Oregon in Hiawatha. 22 members and 1 guest -- 6 yr. old Jocelyn Erbert (Libby Troxell) were present.
October 16 Meeting -- Laurie Beth Neeman introduced her speaker, Janet Miller to the 19 members present. Miller is the Enterprise Facilitator for 5 Northeast Kansas counties. Working as a business coach, she has helped 550+ entrepreneurs representing an increase of 200+ jobs to 5 county area in the past 6 years.
October 9 Meeting -- Today's program was "Planning for a New Club Year" coordinated by Fonda LaFrenz and Janice Smith. 20 members, forming 3 groups -- Youth Services, Fundraising and Miscellaneous -- plotted out objectives for the 2009-2010 year and then reported their findings back to the coordinators. Among items discussed were our annual pancake feed, publicity, increasing membership, Terrific Kids, upcoming Halloween Parade Float riders, etc.
October 2 Meeting -- 18 members welcomed Kiwanis Lt. Governor Dan Gaumer today. Guests were Hallie Edwards and Anne Arnesen. Anne accepted a $1,000 check presented by Hiawatha Kiwanis Foundation members to the Morrill Public Library to be used to purchase 130 autographed copies of Doreen Cronin's book "Wiggle" to be given to each family that attends her presentation in November. Pancake Day tickets were handed out by Chairman John Severin. Carl Nelson asked for volunteers to work at our "Night at the Cabin" booth at Maple Leaf Festival tomorrow. Lt. Gov. Gaumer presented 2008-2009 Perfect Attendance Awards to: Chad Bachman, Jere Bruning, Peggy Kolb, Carl Nelson, Beckham Smi
th, Bee Strobel and Janice Smith. Jason Smith was announced as the 2008-09 Hiawatha Kiwanis Volunteer of the Year with 203 hours impacting 775 children. Gaumer then installed the new officers for the 2009-2010 Club Year: President, Fonda LaFrenz; Vice President - Jennifer Ploeger, Secretary - Janice Smith, Treasurer - Peggy Kolb, and Board Members -- Chad Bachman, Jere Bruning, Joe Koechner, and Bee Strobel. Board Member Justin Fluke was not present. Jennifer Ploeger introduced today's speaker - Paul Bridenstine of Dillon's Construction.
th, Bee Strobel and Janice Smith. Jason Smith was announced as the 2008-09 Hiawatha Kiwanis Volunteer of the Year with 203 hours impacting 775 children. Gaumer then installed the new officers for the 2009-2010 Club Year: President, Fonda LaFrenz; Vice President - Jennifer Ploeger, Secretary - Janice Smith, Treasurer - Peggy Kolb, and Board Members -- Chad Bachman, Jere Bruning, Joe Koechner, and Bee Strobel. Board Member Justin Fluke was not present. Jennifer Ploeger introduced today's speaker - Paul Bridenstine of Dillon's Construction.NOTE: 100% Perfect Attendance is calculated by attendance at 50 or more meetings during the 2008-2009 club year (weekly meetings, club board meetings, foundation board meetings, interclub meetings, officer training, conventions, plus participation in Pancake Feed, Fun Day at the Park, Halloween Parade, Valentine Party, or club member funeral, etc.).
