Chair of the Month: Rob Haney

Greeter: Gill Hill

Invocation: Darren Duso

Aug 5 　John E Bos, Attorney -- "The Specifics on Death Taxes"

Aug 12　 Steve Ruthenberg, Director of Golf, MSU -- "All about Golf"

Aug 19 Wm Fluke, Owner, Fluke Hearing Instruments, "It's Great to Hear You"

Aug 26 Steve Scott, CPA -- "The New Federal Tax Laws"

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July 22, 2010 Meeting

Prior to the meeting today Clarence Smith and Bill Maher did an orientation with new member, Anthony Snyder. Tony was introduced by his sponsor Trina Pulver and was inducted by Club President Carla Johnston. Tony is an attorney, and his firm is in Old Town. Welcome Tony Snyder!

Carla Johnston: There are sign-up sheets on the tables for program chairmen for the coming year. Sign up for a month, still plenty to choose from.

We have added several new members in the past year so hopefully this means we can do more projects. If you have ideas for projects from new members or old let us hear about it. There are a lot of needs in the community and I would like to see us involved in more hands on projects. Clarence has mentioned we are weak at the elementary school level and if any of the new members are interested in working with kids to help bring there grades up or starting a K Club… give it some thought.

I will be meeting with our new members and explain our committees so they can determine the best areas for their involvement.

I had an email form our Lt. Governor and she reminded me that we are not supposed to have political speakers at our meetings.

Harry Kost: We now have 20 people going to the dinner and show at Turkeyville on Friday evening, July 30. Since we have 20 people they have given us a free ticket. If someone else would like to go… buy a ticket and get the free one as well. Buy one, get one free! The cost of the ticket, for the dinner and show, is $35.

Yvonne Groak: Today we are celebrating the July birthdays of Dick Skinner, Bob Nelson, Darren Duso, Trina Pulver and Dan Barnes. Dick and Trina were present, commented on their exciting lives and were serenaded with a chorus of "Happy Birthday."

Jim McCartney was the song leader this week and chose "When Kiwanis Calls" and "Smile."

Dick Skinner had a happy buck to welcome our new member and an opportunity to tell his joke.

Yvonne Groak also had a happy buck to tell her joke.

Bryan Crenshaw had a happy buck to be back after being in the hospital, another for Dick Skinner who donated some material to Rina Risper, publisher of the New Citizens Press and a third one to speak at the East Lansing Kiwanis Club on how they can reactivate their K Club.

Roger Grove, a happy buck for our new member Tony and another for the mystery I became aware of. Check with Roger for details.

Chuck Reifsnyder, a happy buck for our new member Tony Snyder even though he only has a half a last name.

Clarence Smith, also had a happy buck for Tony and for 3 days in Ft Myers where it is as hot as night as it is during the day.

Jim McCartney, I have a happy buck for a new program, expanding on our dictionary program for 3^rd graders. Our plan is to provide a thesaurus to the 6^th graders at Pattengill Middle School next year. I met with the principal there yesterday and they are very enthusiastic about this program. About 260 students will receive the books.

Harry Kost, a happy buck for the golf match of the year last Friday, Bob and I played Bill and Glenn and I will let Bill Maher tell you about it.

Bill Maher, we failed to call a few penalty shots on our opponents and they squeezed out an 11 to 9 win.

Jo Grubbe, I have a happy buck for our new member, I know he will be a marvelous addition to our Club.

Rob Haney, my happy buck is also for our new member.

Tony Snyder, a happy buck to thank you for all the happy bucks you have given for me. I am very impressed with the welcome I have received. I have another happy buck for Clarence and Bill who came in early today to bring me up to speed on what Kiwanis does.

Mike Longnecker was Rob Haney’s speaker today. Mr. Longnecker is a former Jackson fireman and is now Director of the Great Lakes Burn Camp. This camp is a special place where kids 7-17 who have suffered burns can meet, heal, grow and support other burn survivors. Their website is at http://greatlakesburncamp.com

Dennis Churchill was the lucky winner today, but not so lucky drawing the jack of clubs.