Jennifer Ploeger presented Dustin Williams with his Kiwanis pin and weekly name badge as his sponsor during his induction by President Fonda LaFrenz. Jennifer received her bronze key.
Peggy Kolb is Sheila Schwalm's sponsor and presented her with her "K" pin and badge. Peggy also received her silver key for her second new member.
President LaFrenz welcomes our newest member, Ike Larson, during induction. Justin Fluke presented him with the "K" pin and badge as his sponsor. Justin received his bronze key..
April 30: Fellow Kiwanian, Dr. Delbert Larson, reported on his recent trip to Haiti with the "Heart to Heart Earthquake Response" team with a slide show. His wife, Nancy, was our guest. Election of officers for the upcoming year was held and the slate was approved unanimously. Updates on the golf tournament scheduled for tomorrow, Hiawatha Kiwanis Foundation and June Kiwanis Fun Day at the Park were given by Carl Nelson, Troy Boswell and President LaFrenz. Club scholarship winners were announced.
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April 23: Incoming Lt. Governor Doug Clark of Sabetha Kiwanis shared with us about Victory Junction and Kiwanis involvement. Also present for our meeting were guests from Sabetha: Jim Bredahl, Meridel Wittmer and Roy Frey as well as resident Ken McCauley and Congressman Jerry Moran. Moran gave a brief update. The contents of today's happy jar were designated for the Kiwanis Skip A Meal program to help feed the hungry children of the world.
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April 16: Micah Bicker shared with us his new adventures with the Hiawatha Beverage Company to be known as Crazy Eye Brewery. Micah continues to work on his business plan, but homes to have an opening of his building this fall and possibly even product at that time. Ike Larson was a guest. Carl Nelson, fundraising chairman, passed the work sign-up sheet for the May 1st Kiwanis Golf Tournament. The Board of Directors had a short impromptu meeting to approve the membership of Ike Larson.
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April 9: Bee Strobel and Janice Smith filled in for absent program by reading several articles of interest. Smith also gave a Board of Director's report to the members. 16 members + 1 guest, Ike Larson, were in attendance.
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April 7th Board of Director Meeting Report: 227.5 volunteer hours reported by 34 Kiwanians during the month of March impacting 631 children. March attendance - 59%, with 12 members having perfect attendance for the month.
---Board moved to donate $100 to Pam Smith's Relay for Life Team in the memory of her father and long-time Kiwanian Rance Hixson.
---President LaFrenz has received the scholarship applications and will meet with the committee following the April 16th club meeting to choose the 4 winners.
---Carl Nelson reported on our May 1st Golf Tournament -- proceeds to be used to sponsor the Boy Scout Wilderness trip in return for their 'policing' the Kiddie Korral on a regular basis, and any additional funds to be used towards high school scholarships and Christmas Adopt-A-Family. He also reported Kiwanis Foundation Officers for 2010-11: President, Troy Boswell; VP, Eric Oldham; Secretary, Joe Koechner; and Treasurer, Beckham Smith.
---Happy jar proceeds will be designated one meeting to the Kiwanis Skip A Meal program to help feed the children of the world.
---Plans are being made for our June 12th Kiwanis "Kids Fun Day at the Park" -- 1o A.M. thru 1:00 P.M. Committees for the event:
..........Food procurement, Set-up and Cooking: John Severin & Scholarship Committee, LaFrenz and Chad Bachman.
..........Games & Prizes: Joe Koechner & Youth Services Committee
..........Games & Prizes: Joe Koechner & Youth Services Committee
(Contact FFA for Mini Golf; Biology Club for face painting; Boy Scouts help with games and cleanup; Mini Horse Club; Clowns)
..........Publicity: Justin Fluke
..........Tear Down / Clean-up: Membership Committee + those present (Assist Severin in getting everything back to the school; tents down)
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April 2: There was no formal meeting held today as this is Good Friday. However, 7 members did attend a "Round Table" to enjoy visiting in a more relaxed atmosphere. Happy Easter!!!
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Yola Bee Strobel is April's Featured Kiwanian!
Bee enjoys the many projects that the Hiawatha Kiwanis Club does for the children of the community as well as the fellowship it provides. She and her husband, Dale, live in Hiawatha and have six grown children. In her spare time she enjoys being on the computer, playing games such as Scrabble and also reading.
Yola Bee Strobel is April's Featured Kiwanian!Bee enjoys the many projects that the Hiawatha Kiwanis Club does for the children of the community as well as the fellowship it provides. She and her husband, Dale, live in Hiawatha and have six grown children. In her spare time she enjoys being on the computer, playing games such as Scrabble and also reading.
