November 27th -- No Meeting - Round Table for those of you that wish to come.
November 20th Meeting -- Spiritual Aims day with Randy Quinn's speaker - Janice McCue. She gave us an update on their TAG organization (Totally Awesome Group) for mentally / physically handicapped persons. We would like to see a group similar to that under the auspices of our local Kiwanis be formed in Brown County at some point in the future. Rhonda Quinn was a guest today. Following discussion it was the consensus of the members present that next year's Pancake Day time be changed to 6 a.m. to Noon. HKF announced that a $1500 Rance Hixson Scholarship will be set up for a graduate of Hiawatha High School that is in their 3rd year of college studies and is renewable for one year.
November 14
th Pancake Feed -- 265 people attended our annual pancake day held at Hiawatha Middle School. 6 Lawrence Kiwanis Club were visitors. Congratulations to the winning ticket holder in the "Night At The Cabin" raffle - Gretchen Oldham. The 20 Kiwanians working that day were tired, but happy to have such a nice turn out. Thank you to the community for supporting our efforts in "serving the children".November 13 Meeting -- Following board update by secretary, Mike Schmitt introduced Horton City Administrator, Jim Whisenant to speak on the City of Horton's Mission Lake Restoration Project. 18 members & 1 guest - Del Larson's daughter, Teresa - were present.
November 11 Board Meeting -- October attendance was 67% -- up 3 % from previous month and also the highest member involvement over the past year. 100% attendance: Boswell, Bruning, Koechner, LaFrenz, Nelson, Ploeger, B. Smith, J.E. Smith, T. Smith, Strobel. Drawing for "Night at Cabin" ticket will be 12:30 at Pancake Feed. 8 children and 6 Kiwanians rode / walked in the Halloween Parade. Club was invited to participate in the Jingle Bell Ride on Nov. 15th. Featured Kiwanian for October - Peggy Kolb; for November - Terry Smith. Membership drive plans reviewed for our January 8, 2010 meeting. Reviewed the committee workday findings. Donated $25 to Community Thanksgiving Dinner to be held at First Baptist Church. December board meeting will be December 2nd at Pizza Hut Meeting Room, noon.
November 6 Meeting -- Jennifer Ploeger introduced her speaker, David Key, Meadowlark District Extension Agent. David shared his role in Community Development not only in the Meadowlark District, but also in Brown County. David serves on several boards that work with potential and current business owners. Lana Reigle invited members to attend the Skate Park Opening tomorrow. 16 members present.
