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