A Taste of Fall

September 24: Cindy Miller from the Alzheimer's Association spoke to the Hiawatha Kiawanis Club on what Alzheimer's Disease is, the risks factors, and resources that are available in our area for patients and caregivers. Today's 'Happy Jar' proceeds were gathered to be sent to Kiwanis International for the Project EliMiNaTe (MNT - Maternal & Neonatal Tetanus) in third world countries.

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September 17: Bee Strobel read a "Summary of Life". Brad Edwards gave a Chamber of Commerce Update: Oct. 2nd Maple Leaf Festival. One of the new highlights will be a Hot Air Balloon at the Fisher Center from 9-11 a.m. IF the weather cooperates. Janice Smith read the "Sad Passing of the Pillsbury Doughboy". Happy Birthday to fellow Kiwanian, Jere Bruning!

September 13th the Hiawatha Kiwanis Foundation presented a check to Julie Splichal, science teacher at Hiawatha Middle School in the amount of $6,000 to be used for the Science Olympiad.

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September 10: Local Kiwanians contributed to today's program -- Joe Koechner (Immunizations); Ike Larson (Candidate Debate); Jason Smith (Rainbow TV); Eric Oldham (Ag Museum One-Room Schoolhouse); Fonda LaFrenz (Community Day Care); and Eric Gustafson (Library's Mystery Book Club).

September 3: Today was quite a busy day! Lawrence Interclub members were introduced by visiting Kiwanis District Secretary, Rusty Thomas - John Saylor, Jim Walsh and Byron Gilmore. All three of these gentlemen have roots that started in the Northeast Kansas area. Mike Twombly was inducted by President LaFrenz while his sponsor, Hallee Edwards looked on. Janice Smith reported Board Meeting information to members. Troy Boswell introduced Teresa McAnerney, Facilitator for the Northeast Kansas Enterprise Facilitation. Teresa gave all present copies of the latest Entrepreneur Spotlight and encouraged members to become more involved in the program. Bee Strobel closed the meeting with "My Living Will". Following the meeting the HKF members met to discuss a grant application.

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September 1 Board Meeting: 101 Volunteer hours by 24 Kiwanians that impacted 214 children was reported for the month of August. The August attendance was down 5% from previous month. Those members with 100% attendance during August were Eric Gustafson, Peggy Kolb, Del Larson, Laurie Neeman, Carl Nelson, Janice Smith, Bee Strobel. Jere Bruning is our September 'Featured Kiwanian'. Received a thank you from NEK-CAP for the 283 items collected during our July Project: Kids School Supplies Collection. Finalized committees for the 2010-2011 club year were reviewed (they are now listed on the sidebar of this blog). October 22nd has been designated as our 'Club Committee Work Day' meeting. We will be donating to "The Power of Please' program being sponsored by the Hiawatha Chamber of Commerce for Hiawatha Elementary School students teaching "....how important it is to treat people with kindness and respect...." Each child will also receive a free copy of How to Get a Gorilla Out of Your Bathtub. We are planning to enlarge the Terrific Kid program into the 5th grade at the middle school as well as continue at the 4th grade level. Board accepted Dr. Sean Binkley's resignation. 2010-2011 Budget and Membership List reviewed and approved. Discussion of the 2010-11 Distinguished Club Criteria declared that the secretary should contact district level to express our concern with one of the changes for the new year.