Kiwanis Float in Hiawatha Halloween Parade: Jere Bruning drove the float while Kiwanians Fonda LaFrenz and Randy Quinn kept an eye on the 7 energetic children that rode.
October 29: Sue Korthanke introduced Rosanna Smith, Marketing Director for Vintage Parks. A brief overview was given of assisted living and what it means to the community. No visitors - 17 members present. John Severin updated us on Pancake Feed Preparations. The secretary stated she would be sending out a 'call' by email for Halloween Parade candy walkers for our float. November board meeting will be next Wednesday, the 3rd of November.
October 22: We had no visitors today as it was a committee workday. Committee members met to form a plan of action for their committees throughout the coming year.
October 15: Today was our first meeting at the Hiawatha Lodge, No visitors were present but Past President Fonda LaFrenz spoke about Little hands child development center.
Congratulations to fellow Kiwanian Great Grandma Yola Bee Strobel -- A great granddaughter was born on October 10, 2010 and named Piper Bee.
October 8:
Today's speaker was Kiwanian Kevin Hill who spoke about his family's trip to Ethiopia to adopt their daughter Audrey. We also received the sad news that Laurie Beth's was closing effective 2 PM on October 8th. Several new meeting places were discussed with the members present deciding that Kiwanis would like to meet at the Hiawatha Lodge if possible. Other options included bringing sack lunches at meeting at the Library or the Fisher Center.
October 5 Board Meeting: 9 members were present.
September Volunteer Hours -- 156.6 hours by 27 Kiwanians that directly impacted 191 children. Our September attendance was up 9% from previous month to 54%.....congratulations to those with 100% this month: Jere Bruning, Brad Edwards, Eric Gustafson, Del Larson, Carl Nelson, Eric Oldham, Randy Quinn, Mike Schmitt, John Severin and Bee Strobel. October Featured Kiwanian is Terry Smith. The "Terrific Kid" program will be expanded to the Hiawatha Middle School. Stacy Leichti is our new member THRU the membership sharing program (club initiated in 2008-2009) under the auspices of Town & Country Ambulance and with Lana Reigle. We shall be contacting several individuals with below normal attendance to see if they wish to also participate in this 'membership sharing program'. Plans have begun for our club float for the Hiawatha Halloween Evening Parade. Cards of thanks received from Jim & Lana LaFrenz and Morrill Public Library. Gretchen Randall has been appointed as an assistant club secretary to 'job shadow' with the current secretary for a year prior to her taking the position full time. The 'Santa Jar' will make it's appearance on October 8 in place of the happy jar with funds being used for our Christmas Adopt A Family project. Next meeting will be November 3, 2010.
October 1st: Duties of thanking retiring officers, installing new officers as well as announcing the Hiawatha club Volunteer of the Year and Top Attendance for the past club year fell on the shoulders of Doug Clark, Division 2 Lt. Governor. Attending with him from Sabetha Kiwanis were Clancy Lippert, Brett Lukert, and Doug Whittaker. Other honored guests included Michelle O'Brien from Okinawa, Japan (Janice & Beckham's daugther), Stacy Liechti, Hiawatha Chamber Administrator, Kenzie, infant daughter of Jennifer Ploeger, and Gretchen Randall's infant nephew - Samuel. Today's speaker was Marla Oboujawdah, KexRx pharmacist, who spoke about the importance of vaccination.
October 22: We had no visitors today as it was a committee workday. Committee members met to form a plan of action for their committees throughout the coming year.
October 15: Today was our first meeting at the Hiawatha Lodge, No visitors were present but Past President Fonda LaFrenz spoke about Little hands child development center.
Congratulations to fellow Kiwanian Great Grandma Yola Bee Strobel -- A great granddaughter was born on October 10, 2010 and named Piper Bee.
October 8:
Today's speaker was Kiwanian Kevin Hill who spoke about his family's trip to Ethiopia to adopt their daughter Audrey. We also received the sad news that Laurie Beth's was closing effective 2 PM on October 8th. Several new meeting places were discussed with the members present deciding that Kiwanis would like to meet at the Hiawatha Lodge if possible. Other options included bringing sack lunches at meeting at the Library or the Fisher Center.
October 5 Board Meeting: 9 members were present.
September Volunteer Hours -- 156.6 hours by 27 Kiwanians that directly impacted 191 children. Our September attendance was up 9% from previous month to 54%.....congratulations to those with 100% this month: Jere Bruning, Brad Edwards, Eric Gustafson, Del Larson, Carl Nelson, Eric Oldham, Randy Quinn, Mike Schmitt, John Severin and Bee Strobel. October Featured Kiwanian is Terry Smith. The "Terrific Kid" program will be expanded to the Hiawatha Middle School. Stacy Leichti is our new member THRU the membership sharing program (club initiated in 2008-2009) under the auspices of Town & Country Ambulance and with Lana Reigle. We shall be contacting several individuals with below normal attendance to see if they wish to also participate in this 'membership sharing program'. Plans have begun for our club float for the Hiawatha Halloween Evening Parade. Cards of thanks received from Jim & Lana LaFrenz and Morrill Public Library. Gretchen Randall has been appointed as an assistant club secretary to 'job shadow' with the current secretary for a year prior to her taking the position full time. The 'Santa Jar' will make it's appearance on October 8 in place of the happy jar with funds being used for our Christmas Adopt A Family project. Next meeting will be November 3, 2010.
October 1st: Duties of thanking retiring officers, installing new officers as well as announcing the Hiawatha club Volunteer of the Year and Top Attendance for the past club year fell on the shoulders of Doug Clark, Division 2 Lt. Governor. Attending with him from Sabetha Kiwanis were Clancy Lippert, Brett Lukert, and Doug Whittaker. Other honored guests included Michelle O'Brien from Okinawa, Japan (Janice & Beckham's daugther), Stacy Liechti, Hiawatha Chamber Administrator, Kenzie, infant daughter of Jennifer Ploeger, and Gretchen Randall's infant nephew - Samuel. Today's speaker was Marla Oboujawdah, KexRx pharmacist, who spoke about the importance of vaccination.
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