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NEWSLETTER

Cedar Rapids Downtown Kiwanis Club

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

The meeting was called to order by President Chuck Wehage.    24 Members in attendance.

Guests:     None

Birthdays:   None

Anniversaries:    None

Announcements:   The Key Club induction at Xavier was held – several attended
-The Key Club’s fundraiser, frozen cinnamon rolls will again be available for $5/dozen
-Shopping and wrapping for needy children will be on December 8 ths year, so save that date
-Bell ringing in memory of Sandy Bachelor will again be arranged by Dave Graeff.  Signup sheet will be circulated soon.
-Kiwanis International convention will be in Orlando next June

Happy Bucks:  John Anderson honored Kelly Moore’s speech at the Key Club induction; Jim Moriarty raved about the Red Sox; Don Grimm was happy that he only received 15 stitches from his encounter with his Yardy cart; Joe Schmall recognized outstanding athletes from both the boys and girls XC teams from Xavier, and fessed up to another big picture of his son in the paper; Bob Hatala promoted an upcoming auction in support of extracurricular activities at Washinton High, including auction of a flag from the 2007 Masters tourney, autographed by Zach Johnson. 

Next week’s program:   Jim Kern from Brucemoor – this time for sure 

Speaker:    Kelly Moore laid out a wonderful presentation of the strategic plan for the new Kiwanis year.   President Moore outlined goals for the club this year, and emphasized areas where we need to work harder, including:  Recruitment of new members; placement of additional gum ball machines; a successful Farmer’s Breakfast; Kiwanis One Day on April 5; Qualifications for Distinguished Club and Distinguished Member.  I've attached this presentation with a link on the top / middle area of the main page, just below the list of November programs.

And Fran let a bravura performance of songs 112 and 20.

Word for the day:   redoubtable:  To be feared or dreaded; formidable.  Also, of persons, to be reverenced or revered, commanding respect.

Submitted:   Chuck Wehage