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Carla Johnston: I received a phone call from Bryan Crenshaw. He is a former member of our Club and is interested in joining us again. He is currently a legislative liaison, I will be meeting with him soon.

The Board of Directors will meet next Tuesday noon, January 5, at Grumpy's Restaurant corner of Pennsylvania and Mt Hope.

New Member Induction

With President Carla Johnston presiding, two new members were inducted into the Kiwanis Club of Lansing.

Trina Pulver is an Assistant Vice President at Comerica Bank. She has degrees from LCC and Central Michigan University. She and her husband Don live in Lansing and have six children. Her special interests are her children and grandchildren. Trina is sponsored by Clarence Smith.

Geri Hengesbach is single and lives in Westphalia with her mother. She has a degree from Central Michigan University and is Benefits Coordinator for Sam's Club on Lake Lansing Road. Geri is sponsored by Sue Devon. Bill Maher stood in for Sue today while she is in San Antonio rooting for the Spartans.

WELCOME TRINA AND GERI !

Harry Kost presented "dinner for two" gift certificates from Emil's Restaurant to sponsors Clarence and Sue.

Songs

Roger Grove set the mood for tonights' New Year celebration with "Wait 'till the Sun Shines Nellie" "America the Beautiful" "Auld Lang Syne" and "Smile."

Happy Bucks

Rick Librizzi, I have 3 happy dollars for the new members and also a dollar for the cup of coffee delivered to me at my table.

Jo Grubbe, I have a happy buck for my speaker today and another for the wonderful time Carla and I had at the Trans-Siberian Orchestra performance at the Palace last Sunday.

Bob Nelson, I have a happy buck also for the new members and on Saturday hopefully I will get through security and then be on my way to visit Glenn Mulder in Florida Keys.

Nicholas Ferreri, I have a happy buck for 2010, may it be a great year for all of us. I am sorry I had no news today... my computer is under the weather.

Dennis Churchill, my happy dollar is for my son-in-law and all the kids and grandkids who were home for Christmas and another for our 2 new members.

Larry Pingel, I have an apologetic dollar for our speaker. I have an appointment at 1:00, so when I get up and leave it is nothing personal.

Roger Grove, I have a happy buck for our 2 new members, it is a joy to have you here. I have 78 birthday dollars for the Endowment Fund, and hope some day to make it 100.

Harry Kost, I have a happy dollar to meet with you every Thursday, but next Thursday I have an appointment to play a game of golf at Gulf Shores.

Lou Leitz, I have a happy buck since I didn't make it for the December birthdays but I have a birthday check here for 92 dollars.

Terry Holzhausen, I have a happy buck for our new members and now that Christmas is passed I don't have to be a Scrooge anymore.

Carla Johnston, I can attest to that, I worked with him! My happy buck is for our new members and for being with you guys all year. It was great.

Program

Program chairman Jo Grubbe introduced her speaker for the day Russ Kinyon from the City Rescue Mission where he is Director of Volunteers and Projects. This 100 year old organization served 93,000 meals this year and schedules 400-600 volunteers each month. The first phase of the Maplewood School building renovation is nearly complete and will house 130 women and children.

Pot Winner

Harry Kost won the Pot today, his last meeting before winter vacation in a warmer climate. He drew the 8 of spades.

Have a safe weekend and may all your wishes for 2010 come true.