March 26 -- District Governor Patricia Wiechman along with her fellow Topeka Downtown Kiwanians - Elliot Potter, Dale Jarik, Harold & Crystal Wolgast - were our guests today. Pat gave us additional information on the 'April new membership campaign'. Justin Fluke presented his program on "Sportscasting Secrets". President LaFrenz reported that our Kiwanis-sponsored blood bank netted 41 units of blood for our local hospital. Fundraising committee met after the meeting to discuss the upcoming golf tournament.
March 19 -- Kevin Hill and his speaker, Sheriff John Merchant, explained the "Finding Words" program now being used when interviewing children and preparing for court cases regarding crimes against children. This program helps build a rapport with the child and asking questions that do not 'lead' the child's answers thus reducing the traumatic stresses on the child. 20 members were in attendance at today's meeting. Following the meeting, a Kiwanis-sponsored Community Blood Bank was held at Fisher Center; 1 to 6 P.M. today with 6 Kiwanians serving refreshments to community participants. Earlier in the month Kiwanians were also responsible for calling individuals on the blood bank's list of previous donors to remind them to come give blood.
March 12 -- Joe Koechner introduced Nancy Prawl as today's speaker. Nancy is the president of the Brown County Genealogical Society in Hiawatha. Be sure to check out their library if you are needing help in putting together your family tree. Janice Smith announced that Leavenworth Kiwanis are having a Pancake Feed on March 20th.
March 19 -- Kevin Hill and his speaker, Sheriff John Merchant, explained the "Finding Words" program now being used when interviewing children and preparing for court cases regarding crimes against children. This program helps build a rapport with the child and asking questions that do not 'lead' the child's answers thus reducing the traumatic stresses on the child. 20 members were in attendance at today's meeting. Following the meeting, a Kiwanis-sponsored Community Blood Bank was held at Fisher Center; 1 to 6 P.M. today with 6 Kiwanians serving refreshments to community participants. Earlier in the month Kiwanians were also responsible for calling individuals on the blood bank's list of previous donors to remind them to come give blood.March 12 -- Joe Koechner introduced Nancy Prawl as today's speaker. Nancy is the president of the Brown County Genealogical Society in Hiawatha. Be sure to check out their library if you are needing help in putting together your family tree. Janice Smith announced that Leavenworth Kiwanis are having a Pancake Feed on March 20th.
March 5 --Carl Nelson and Beckham Smith presented foundation checks to Justin Fluke representing Big Brothers / Big Sisters and to Eric Oldham representing Brown County Historical Society. Brad Edwards had Economic Trivia for his program today. 17 members were present.March 3 Board Meeting -- 205 Volunteer Hours were turned in by 27 Kiwanians impacting 328 children for the month of February. The February attendance was up 7% over the previous month. Those with 100% attendance for the month were: Jere Bruning, Brad & Hallee Edwards, Laurie Neeman, Carl Nelson, Eric Oldham, Randy Quinn, Gretchen Randall, Beckham & Janice Smith, and Bee Strobel. March Featured Kiwanian is Jason Smith. Plans for the March 19th Kiwanis-sponsored Community Blood Bank were reviewed. A thank you note was received from Fern Wolney for her being an honored guest at the Valentine Party. Discussions regarding the designation of proceeds from the upcoming May 1st Hiawatha Kiwanis Golf Tournament and new club member fees / dues followed -- to be tabled till next month. Dustin Williams was approved as a new member and will be serving on the Youth Services committee. Ks. Dist. Mid-Year Conference in Wichita information handed out. We will be donating Kiwanis pencils to be placed in the children's bags at the annual Chamber Easter Egg Hunt.
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