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NEWSLETTER

Cedar Rapids Downtown Kiwanis Club

November 8, 2006

The meeting was called to order by President Chuck Wehage.     25 Members in attendance.

Guests:  None  

Birthdays:  Jerry Banes (joined in 1968 at the age of 3)

Anniversaries:  None

Announcements:  1.  Sister Charmaine has Xavier HS sweet rolls in her trunk so stop by after the meeting;
2. Elmcrest will be closed for our January 3rd and 10th meetings so we’ll be announcing those locations at a later date;
3. At yesterday’s board meeting, we approved a $100 contribution to the Linn County Law Club in the name of Bradley & Riley for use of their board room for our Kiwanis Board Meeting;
4. We are not doing ticket sales for the Pops Christmas Concert this year;
5. December 2nd is the day we wrap presents at Target for the Homeless Children’s Trust;
6. December 1st is the date of the Holiday Parade and we’re planning a float;
7. A membership survey will be handed out at the Nov. 15th luncheon and mailed to those not in attendance as the first step in developing a membership growth plan; 8. Our annual Witwer Center Christmas luncheon is set for December 20th.

Happy Bucks:  Only a few brave souls pulled $1 bills out of their pockets today: John Schweitzer – no slush yet (I believe he’s referring to the weather and not the development of a slush fund so early in Chuck’s reign as President); Dick Boardman –the elections are over and he and mom can now concentrate on their prodigal son’s long-term financial security; Joe Schmall – two bucks for Xavier’s wins over Prairie and Cedar Falls; Don Grimm – Allen’s service shop almost charged him a $100+ for some repairs if it weren’t for the ever-watchful eye of our wordsmith; Mel Rhodes – another one happy the elections are over (if you are really happy you can help mom and dad with my long-term financial security); Dan Breitbach – his mime training seems to be -----  

Next week’s program:  Darci Bemus, Theatre Cedar Rapids

Speaker:  Jim Platt gave our program today on the latest Medicare plans. He’s had extensive training in this area and it showed as he covered the major points of both the traditional and the newer Advantage Medicare plans.  There are advantages to both plans depending on the individual’s situation.   He presented the members with several handouts.  If any of you are interested in knowing more and weren’t able to attend today’s meeting, give Jim a call.

Word for the day:   Don Grimm thought that the word today would be guessed correctly.  However, he gave us too much credit.  The word: ascetic.  We didn’t’ come close to guessing correctly so Don, once again, had to divulge the answer: “one who is extremely rigorous in the practice of self-denial, whether by seclusion or by abstinence from creature comforts.”

Submitted -  Dan Breitbach, soon-to-be heir to the vast Boardman treasure chest via the long-term financial planning that is now underway

 KIWANIS SPEAKER COORDINATORS:

November 2006 - Joe Nolte and Kelly Moore
December 2006 - Bob Hatala
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