Meeting Location June 18, Impression 5 Science Center, 200 Museum Dr.

Thursdays, 12:00 noon        Buffet 11:45am

http://kiwanislansing.org

 

Program for June 18, Joe Grimm, The Right Key, Corporate & Life Coaching

"Energy Leadership: Changing Perceptions, Changing Lives"

Chair of the Month: Carla Johnston

Chair of the Week: Carla Johnston

Presiding: President Clarence Smith

Greeter: Greg Hagbom

Invocation: Greg Hagbom

 

June 25 Program:  Linda Wilson, Young Leaders Society 

            "Local Young Professionals making a Difference”

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June 11, 2008 Meeting

Guests

Nicholas Ferreri’s guest today was his mother, who is in town to celebrate his birthday.

Happy Birthday Nicholas!

Dennis Murchison was a guest of Clarence Smith. Dennis recently came back to Lansing,  is working in the film industry and interested in joining our Club.

Dick Skinner’s grandson Bobbie, was his driver and his guest today. 

 Announcements

Dennis Churchill: The Spiritual Aims Committee will meet next Tuesday, June 16, at the Flapjack Restaurant on Waverly Road at 7:30am.

Bob Nelson: The meeting of the Lansing 150 Celebration Planning Committee which was scheduled for last Friday has been moved to sometime in July.  I will let you know when I have a date.

We are planning an inter-club at Eaton Rapids at noon on Tuesday, June 30th. We need 4 or 5 members to attend.

Clarence Smith: For your information, the minutes from the last Board meeting are on the tables.

We are moving along with our plans for the Kiwanis Activities Tent at the Sept 5th Lansing 150 LaborFest.  We met with the South Lansing Club and the Holt Club and the Delta Township Club will be helping us in planning and organizing this event.  We welcome anyone interested to join Bob Nelson, Jo Grubbe and myself on this committee.  This is an opportunity to serve Lansing youth, get some exposure for Kiwanis. There is no expense to the Club, funding is provided by Lansing’s 150 committee.

The Noon News with Nicholas Ferreri

Before the news we serenaded Nicholas with “Happy Birthday” and thanked his mother for the delicious cup cakes which she provided for desert.

Always entertaining news stories like the fish that burped up a watch… still ticking with the correct time.

Songs

Roger was in charge and Clyde was back at the piano as we sang “Let’s Sing with Pride” “Boost Kiwanis” and “Smile.”

Happy Bucks

Jim McCartney, our speaker, from the Pork Producers, reminded me of a fundraiser for the Heart Association in Atlanta that raised $50,000.  The challenge… kiss a pig. And I have $2 for my granddaughter who will be married on June 21st.

Jim Dalton, a happy buck to introduce myself. My name is Jim Dalton and I am here to start an attendance streak, one in a row.

Dick Skinner, a happy buck for my grandson Bobbie who is a high school student with a 4.0 average.

Clyde Flory, a happy buck for a great trip and some fond memories last week at the 50th class reunion of my graduating class from John Hopkins Medical School.

Roger Grove, a happy buck for my recipe for fried pork steak. 

Sue Devon, a happy buck for the BWL chili cook-off last Friday.  It was a great success, we had 10,000 tickets printed and had to start recycling them.  All the proceeds to charities.

Jo Grubbe, a happy buck for a great 3 day weekend to Mackinaw Island.

Ev Beemer, and I have a happy buck for a wonderful 3 week trip to Alaska.

Clarence Smith, I have a happy buck for our speaker and another for Dennis Murchison visiting us today and I hope he decides to join us.

Nicholas Ferreri, and I have a special happy buck for having my Mom here today.

Program

Carla Johnston introduced her speaker for today, Mary Kelpinski. Ms. Kelpinski is the Executive Director of the Michigan Pork Producers Association and gave us lots of interesting information about pork and the pork industry and how it impacts the economy.

Pot Winner

For the first time in June, Norm Miller won the pot.  The draw… a 7 of hearts.

 

Scheduled to serve at the City Rescue Mission on Monday 6/15 from 12 noon to 1:00pm:

Jo Grubbe, Sue Devon, Ev & Nita Beemer, Larry Pingel

 

Next week’s meeting will again be at Impression Five Science Center, 200 Museum Dr.