March 5, 2009
Meeting
Guests
Dick Skinner’s guest today was
his son-in-law and problem solver, Paul Palmiter.
Announcements
Clarence Smith: On Mar
21st we have an International and Canada Goodwill Banquet in
Port Huron. If you are interested in going contact Bill Maher for details.
On the tables are copies of
the minutes from our March 3rd Board meeting for your review.
A sign-up sheet is being
circulated for volunteers for the April 4th "Kids Against Hunger"
when Kiwanis Clubs in Mid-Michigan will be assembling 50,000 meals for needy
families. There is also a sign-up sheet giving you an opportunity to support
this event with a cash donation. Those commitments are due by April 4.
The Rummage Sale to support
"Kids Against Hunger" is this Saturday, Mar 7, at the Faith United Methodist
Church, 4301 S Waverly Road. The sale starts at 9:00am and items can be
brought to the church today and tomorrow from 11:00am to 2:00pm and also
5:00pm to 6:00pm.
Larry Pingel: The members
who have signed up to serve meals at the City Rescue Mission at 12 noon on
Mar 16 are: Dennis Churchill, Jo Grubbe, Greg Hagbom, Bill and Jan Maher.
The schedule for April is full
but you can sign up for May or June.
Carla Johnston: I would
like the Youth Services Committee to meet here next Thursday at 11:15am. We
have some scholarship applications to consider from our Key Club members.
The Noon News with
Nicholas Ferreri
As usual a menu of real stories,
no fakes, such as the news out of Iowa where the legislature has proposed
changing the name of the Depart of Elder Affairs to the Department of Aging…
DOA. Another real story, temperatures near 60 tomorrow.
New Member
Induction
Sue Devon became a member of
our Club today. The induction ceremony was performed by President Clarence
Smith, Past President Larry Pingel and by her Sponsor and Division 16 Lt
Governor, Bob Nelson. Sue is the Chief Financial Officer for the Board of
Water and Light. We are pleased Sue chose to join our Club and we extend a
warm welcome to our newest Kiwanian.
Songs
Bill Maher, again all by himself
and his considerable musical talent, led the singing of "Keep it Booming"
and "Smile."
Happy Bucks
Dick Skinner, a happy buck
for my son-in-law, Paul Palmiter, who finishes jobs while I am still
thinking about them.
Jo Grubbe, a happy buck for
our new member. I am happy to have a new member and a woman at that.
Jeff Lorencen, a happy buck
for our speaker Vince Parris and another for our speaker Gene Carolan.
Larry Pingel, a happy buck
for the Spartans, outright Big Ten Champions and another for our new member
Sue Devon.
Bob Nelson, a happy buck for
our new member Sue and another for Vince Parris, an old friend and former
staff member at the Public Service Commission.
Clarence Smith, a happy buck
for our new member Sue and also for her sponsor Bob Nelson who is doing a
great job as our Lt Governor.
Carla Johnston, my happy buck
is also for our new member Sue.
Tom Renton, I have an extra
buck and a happy one since I haven’t given one for a while.
Vincent Parris, as a guest I
would like to give a couple of happy bucks for the work Kiwanians do for the
children in the Lansing area.
Program
Jeff Lorencen is program chairman
for March and introduced his speakers for today, Gene Carolan, Director of
Junior Achievement and Vincent Parris, Program Manager for Junior
Achievement. This organization, started early in the 20th
century, teaches young people business practices and financial
responsibility.
Pot Winner
The winner of the Pot for the
second week in a row… Chuck Reifsnyder. He still couldn’t find the joker,
drew a 10 of clubs. Now only seven cards left in the deck