News
2/18/10
Stu Tollen, editor
Past Pres. Lucy Sharp opened the meeting and asked Rev. Richard Workowski to give the invocation. We had one guest with us today- Dave Peterson from Bryner Chevy.
Dave was greeted in traditional fashion.
Free Announcements:
Barry Rowland announced that we had 24 children today at the Drop- In Story time at Abington Library. He suggested using an easel when we have that many children as it may make things run smoother.
Pres. Anne announced that the Valentine Rose Sale is now complete and we did run into a few snags due to the weather and a simple miscommunication about the number of roses needed. Apparently we ordered 60 dozen and had 50 dozen delivered.We will refund money to those who did not recieve their roses. We will have a full report over the next few weeks with respect to profits and such.
I announced that I spoke with Rabbi Deborah Waxman and she has given me several dates in which she can speak for our Prayer Lunch. I will get together with Pres. Anne and we will decide on a date. More info. to follow.
Pres. Anne announced that several of the club members met after the last meeting and talked about a possible Pet Parade. The ad-hoc committee consists of Anne, Gloria, Stu, Dawn, Bob.
Ed Foy ann9unced that the Golf Outing from AFI which helps to support Our Lady of Confidence School is set for May 13th. We have sponsored this in the past and if we want to play we need to call ASAP and get our money in as soon as possible. We will try to get 2 foursomes to play this year if they have space. The cost is $85 per player.
Gloria Leibig announced that Joe Quigley and Angela had their second baby daughter yesterday- Calista Elizabeth was born at 9:29 am. She is 8lb and 20 inches long. Momma and baby are doing well.
I reported that we had our first Jenkintown Summer Sunset run meeting this morning. We have scheduled it for Tuesday June 22. Please mark your calendars, as we will need course marshalls and registration help as always.
Kiwanis Night at the Phillies is set for July 24th-Phillies vs. Rockies. Tickets are $26 contact Charlie Polin 215-855-7277 or Earl Wolf-earl@gstgroup.com
Glenside Kiwanis is holding their 8th Annual Golf Classic- Tuesday May 11 @ Five Ponds Golf Course. Cost is $99 per player. Tom Erwine of the Glenside club told me thay they do great with sponsors and prizes but they need players. Perhaps we could get a foursome for this one as well.
Club Membership dues invoices will be going out to all all club members shortly. Please check your e-mail inboxes and get your dues back in to Ed Foy ASAP. I will have it set up on Paypal for those who may want to use that method. Check our website: www.jenkintownchiro.com
Pullar's Pot:
Carol Godfrey - was recently in Punta Cana and got delayed their due to snow storm back here. They had a great Super Bowl party on the beach.
Gloria Leibig put a dollar in to say that she was supposed to go to St. Thomas last Wednesday, but due to the storm the flight was cancelled. She got re-booked for Thursday but then that flight got cancelled. Finally, Gloria was able to get a flight to San Juan and then from there to St. Thomas.
50/50- Stu Tollen. I donated all the money back to the club.
Program:
Anne introduced our guest speaker Dave Peterson. Dave spoke about the different developments in the car sales business in the recent months. It was an excellent program.
Quote of the week: submitted by Ed Foy-
" It is a mistake to try to look too far ahead. The chain of destiny can only be grasped one link at a time."
-Sir Winston Churchill
02-25-2010 10:23:35 Posted by: Stuart Tollen |
1/21/10
Gloria Leibig, editor
President Elect, Gloria Leibig called the meeting to order and requested Jack Founds give the invocation.
Dawn Day was the on time name tag loser,
President, Anne Lotz arrived to call the meeting to order & announced our guests for the day:
We had Tim Hoffman, Lt. Gov. & Brendan Magee our scheduled guest speaker.
We greeted our guests in our traditional song.
President Anne reviewed all of the new thank you notes that she received on behalf of the "Club". They are as follows:
#1) The Breathing Room - T. U. for generous donation.
#2) Jean Polk - T. U. for the contribution to the Samaritan Fund at ACTS Retirement on behalf of her husband, Bill Polk.
#3) Maureen Gallo, Secretary of the Pa. Kiwanis Foundation: Thanking the JKC for our gift of $250.00 for their projects.
#4) Alexa Berret & Gail Madison, Co-Presidents of the Jenkintown Day Nursery, thanking us for our continued support this year.
Jack Waite was this week's reader at the Abington Free Library & he stated he had 11 children & 7 Adults. They were all well behaved.
Tim Hoffman: Made several announcements to our Club:
#1) The Division 21 Meeting will be held at 6:00 P. M.
#2) The Council Meeting will commence at 5:30 P. M. He further stated the Council is looking for his replacement as he is retiring as Lt. Gov. this year.
All Kiwanians are invited to attend the Council Meeting.
#3) Tim put out an e-mail message for donations to Haiti through the Kiwanis International Relief Fund. Each Club can donate on their own by going to the
Kiwanis Web site.
#4) He considers our donation to be a "Club Project" & therefore entitled to credit for the project.
(Glenside has already donated $500.00. Old York Road is working on it.)
#5) He wants confirmations for the Awards Banquet by the 27th…(that's tomorrow…)
Pay at the door in the amount of $15.00.
President Anne announced the Valentine's Day Rose Sale is now underway. Anne brought the initial flyer with her. You can go to our Club's website to see the actual flyer.
Lt. Gov. Tim Hoffman would like to piggy back with Jenkintown in selling the Valentine's Day Roses.
Russ Koerwer spoke with "Robbie" that mornings and stated final orders can be submitted up to Monday 02/08/10. Delivery will be on the 12th (Friday) at St. Mark's Church. (as usual).
Dr. Bert Kreger suggested the JKC make a contribution for Haiti to our Foundation & then forward the contributions to Kiwanis International.
President Anne requested Free Announcements:
The Mid-Winter Conference will be held from 3/5/10 - 3/7/10 at the Hershey Hotel. Anyone interesting in going please let Anne Know about it.
Registration is available at PennsylvaniaKiwanis.Org.. For additional info go to Kiwanis.org.
PULLER'S POT:
Lt. Gov. Tim Hoffman was the winner & donated the money back to the JKC Haiti contribution Fund. Way to go Tim ….
President Anne requested the listing for up-and-coming speakers for our Club.
Gloria stated that Ms. Maureen Hogan, Yoga Director of Senior Adult Activities of Montgomery County will be making a Yoga presentation on January 28th.
She further stated she is working with Carol Godfrey to invite Sam Rines to be our 02/11/10 scheduled speaker. Gloria will be in St. Thomas that week, so hopefully, Carol can introduce Sam.
CONTINUING WITH PULLER'S POT:
Anne Lotz: Made a good contribution because she was running so late for our meeting today.
Kurtz Hunsberger: Made some donations for two items he wanted to discuss. The first being about attending daughter Jenna's volley ball tournament held in Langhorne, Pa.
The second was for Governor Ed Rendell's stepping up to the plate for the Haitian Adoption of children through the Pittsburgh, Pa. agencies. Way to go Gov. Rendell.
(It was noted that CNN picked up on this & gave Gov. Rendell recognition for his efforts..!)
Gloria A. Leibig: Put in the Pot to give an update on Oliver Wendell Holmes who has passed his 12 weeks or 3 month anniversary & gained three pounds & weighs in at 9 lbs. 06 oz. &
he is doing very well. He is rapidly picking up on his little tricks, too. (Oliver is the Scottish Terrier newly adopted by the Leibig clan).
President Elect, Gloria A. Leibig, announced our schedule speaker, Mr. Brendan Magee who gave an overview of his opinion on security selection and a unique understanding of the stock market.
Brendan is a very enthusiastic personality & his presentation about pricing of stocks was enjoyed by all. He gave out Chocolate Milkway candy bars to those individuals that answered his questions correctly.
President Anne Lotz called for the "Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag" & Closed the "meeting".
Respectfully submitted,
Gloria A. Leibig
President Elect.
Jenkintown Kiwanis Club
02-25-2010 10:21:07 Posted by: Stuart Tollen |
1/14/10
Stu Tollen, editor
Pres. Anne opened the meeting and asked Rev. Richard Workowski to give the invocation. Our On Time Name Badge Winner this week was Tim Barnes.
We had one guest with us today-our speaker Don Clarke of Action Karate. Don was, of course, greeted in traditional fashion.
Free Announcements:
Gloria Leibig reported on the Upcoming Programs:
Jan. 21st Mr. Brendan Magee - President & Founder - Inevitable Wealth Coaching. (I have a PDF file to send to the members prior to this meeting).
Dawn Day reports that she read today at the library and there were 17 in attendance. All were very well behaved. The schedule of readers is as follows:
Jan. 14- Maher
Jan. 21- Steelman
Jan. 28- Rowland
Anne reminded us about the Award Banquet
Division 21 Kiwanian of the Year Banquet
Date: February 3, 2010
Time: 6:00 cocktails, 6:30 Dinner
Price: $15
Place: North Penn VFW: Jenkintown Rd, Glenside
Reservations to Past LTG Jen Vare by January 22nd
I announced that the Valentine Day Rose Sale has started. I passed out flyers to one and all. The cost is $20 per dozen and you can order them from our website
http://www.jenkintownkiwanis.com/calendar.php The deadline is Feb 4th.
Carol Godfrey announced that the two books came in from Barnes & Noble so she picked them up and dropped them off to the Jenkintown Day Nursery.
Gloria Leibig announced that I wanted to make you aware the Kiwanis International Foundation has established a Haiti Disaster Relief Fund.
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- If you or any club wishes to donate to that fund you may do so by making your payment payable to the Kiwanis International Foundation and earmarking it for Haiti Disaster Relief.
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- The payment should be sent to:
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- Kiwanis International Foundation
- 3635 Woodview Trace
- Indianapolis, IN 46268
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- Kiwanians from the Eastern Canada and Caribbean District will be working to co-ordinate the proper application and direction of Kiwanis funds.
50/50 Winner- Lucy Sharp, who donated the winnings to the food Cupboard.
Pullar's Pot- None today.
Program:
Don Clarke was introduced by Gloria Leibig and he spoke about Aktion Karate, the program and how they do outreach programs throughout the area. It was a very uplifting and motivating topic.
Quote of the Week: submitted by Ed Foy.
" The price good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men."
-Plato
02-25-2010 10:19:38 Posted by: Stuart Tollen |
1/7/10
Stu Tollen, editor
Past Pres. Bob Maher opened the meeting and asked Jack Founds to give the invocation. We had one guest with us today- Mary Ellen Fitzpatrick of the Breathing Room Foundation. She was greeted in traditional Fashion.
Free Announcements:
Gloria Leibig was happy to present Mary Ellen with a check for $500 to the Breathing Room to allow them to help more families this coming year. Gloria also announced that the speakers for the next few weeks are:
Jan. 14th: Mr. Dan Clark - Partner - Co-Owner - Action Karate. - Black Belt Parenting (all about children in sports & relationships in Groups.)
Jan. 21st Mr. Brendan Magee - President & Founder - Inevitable Wealth Coaching. (I have a PDF file to send to the members prior to this meeting).
Pres.Anne wanted to "Thank" Russ for a lovely Holiday Party and as usual the house looked great. For those who came it was a great event.
Carol Godfrey reported on the Jenkintown Day Nursery Party. Once again everyone came through. She wanted to "Thank" Fiesta Pizza for their help and Jack Waite for bringing the Juice. Carol noted that she has about 25 gifts left over for next year. Thank you-all for getting all the gifts. Special Thanks to our Santa- Mark Mulholland
Jack Waite reported that he read to 9 children today at our Drop In Story Time. The schedule of readers is as follows:
Jan. 14- Maher
Jan. 21- Steelman
Jan. 28- Rowland
Kurt Hunsberger announced that he is looking to put a few interclubs together, so please let him know if you are interested. One good opportunity is for the Annual Awards Dinner which is set for Feb. 3 at the VFW in Glenside.
Division 21 Kiwanian of the Year Banquet
Date: February 3, 2010
Time: 6:00 cocktails, 6:30 Dinner
Price: $15
Place: North Penn VFW: Jenkintown Rd, Glenside
Reservations to Past LTG Jen Vare by January 22nd
Munn Steelman announced that the Aktion Club had 158 attendees at the Breakfast with Santa. The photos by Best Buys went well. 90% of the food was donated however the final tally of what they raised is not in yet. He will give a follow-up report soon.
I announced that I recently spoke with Joe Quigley and he has decided that he must drop out as a member of the club, but will still help out when he can, due to working in Quakertown at this time.
Pullar's Pot:
Dawn Day announced that she is sorry that she has missed so many recent meeting, but she was recently diagnosed with MS.Bert Kreger presented Russ with a present that he forgot to bring to the Holiday Party for hosting a wonderful event. Gloria Leibig announced that she has a new member in the family- a 10 week old scottie- Oliver Wendall Holmes -6lbs. 5oz. All is going well so far. Munn Steelman announced that his grandson- Chris got married on 12/30/09 and now he leaves for a tour of duty in Afghanistan. Chris and Munn now share the same wedding date anniversary. Mimi didn't forget the Munn now owes her a night out, as they celebrated 54 years together. Kurt Hunsberger announced that he and Susan are celebrating their 23rd Anniversary. Richard Workowski reports that he was recently in Virginia visiting his daughter. Bob Maher announced that he and Therese also just recently celebrated their Anniversary. Russ Koerwer told a great story about getting a new WII Fit for Christmas.
50/50 Winner- Bob Maher
Quote of the Week:
"Everyone thinks for changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself."
-Leo Tolstoy
02-25-2010 10:18:19 Posted by: Stuart Tollen |
12/3/09
Stu Tollen, editor
Past Pres. Russ opened the meeting and asked Jack Founds to give the invocation. Our On Time Name Badge Loser today was Joe Quigley.
We had no guests with us today.
Free Announcements:
Ed Foy announced that all the money is in for the Entertainment Book Sale. We sold 13 books this year.
Anne Lotz reported that Mimi Steelman was honored at the Aktion Club Banquet of Thanks for all the good work that she has done for them.
Carol Godfrey announced that the Pizza Party at the Jenkintown Day Nursery is all set for Thursday Dec. 17th at 11:30am. WE NEED YOUR 6 PRESENTS PER MEMBER NOW!
Please bring in wrapped presents next week to our meeting or you can drop them off at Abington Bank, Jenkintown Branch for Lucy Sharp. Remember the wrapping code is green for girls, red for boys and unisex is your choice.
Russ Koerwer Announced that he spoke with Angela and all is set for our party on Sunday Dec. 13th starting at 5pm.
I announced that the Hiway Theater is showing No Impact Man on Monday Dec. 7th at 7pm. All money raised will go toward the JCA bike rack fund.
Anne Lotz reports that The Kiwanis Club of Old Club Along with the Upper Moreland High School Key Club,Upper Moreland Middle School Builders Club,And the Upper Moreland Intermediate School K-Kids Present: A Holiday Breakfast Sunday, December 6, 2009 From 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM $6.00 Buffet Eastern Center for Arts and Technology 3075 Terwood Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090 Food prepared by the Culinary Department Proceeds benefit Kiwanis Club of Old York Road Foundation providing Scholarships for deserving students.
Also Anne reported that that the Aktion Club is also hosting Breakfast with Santa . It's on Dec. 12, 2009 held at the Knights of Columbus Hall 235 Limekiln Pike, Glenside PA
Time- 8:30-11:30am Cost- Adults-$6, Kids (2-10) $4 Kids 1yr old and under -free. Kids will be able to get a free picture with Santa.
Jack Waite announced that he read to 6 children today.
Upcoming Library Readers:
12/10- Steelman
12/17- Day
Upcoming Programs:
12/10/09- Roz Weiss- Ruby's Kidz
12/17/09- Jenkintown Day Nursery Pizza Party with Santa
Pullar's Pot:
None today
50/50 Winner:
Carol Godfrey, who donated it all back for the party.
Quote of the week:
"The only correct actions are those that demand no explantion and no apology."
-Red Auerbach
12-08-2009 19:47:27 Posted by: |
11/19/09
Gloria Leibig, editor
MEETING NOTES:
President Elect-Gloria A. Leibig called the meeting to order.
Mr. Jack Founds gave the "invocation"
Luncheon was served. We did not have an on time name badge winner at today's meeting. We donated the $$ to the Holiday Party being held at Russ Koerwer's house this year.
President Anne Lotz took charge of the meeting on her arrival from her previous appointment. We all recited the Kiwanis Moto.
President Anne introduced Ms. Ann Schreg, our solo guest for today's meeting.
The club greeted Ann in our usual fashion.
Munn Steelman announced the Action Club Banquet of Thanks held at Abington H/S Cafeteria at 6:15 P. M. to 9:00 P. M. We had 7 members attending.
Russ Koerwer announced we confirmed Angela's Catering for the holiday dinner & it was agreed that if anyone wanted to bring a dessert it would be appreciated.
Pres. Anne asked Carol Godfrey about the Pitcairn Scholarship Fund. Carol works with a connection with the Pitcairn Association & this person has helped out with getting information about the Scholarships.
Carol offered Same Rhine's as a speaker for a future date. Sam is a Director of James Fox Basketball League in Abington Township Parks & Recreation. Sam sent our Club a very nice thank you note for a generous donation to the Basketball League. Gloria will contact Same & set up an appointment for him to come out in January.
Carol also received a thank you note for our contribution to the Center of Parenting Education in Abington, Pa. Our contribution will be used to support their "newsletter".
FREE ANNOUNCEMENTS:
President Anne Lotz announced that the Eastern Center of Arts & Technology (Vo-Tech) Center in Abington was hosting their second annual auction on Friday Nov. 20th. The Auction raises
money for scholarships. Anne & Bill Lotz made a very nice contribution to the Auction.
Past President Bob Maher announced the Abington Choral Club will be holding their "Holiday" Winter Concert on the first Saturday in December (12/5/09) at the Abington Senior High School.
Note: The concert is"free" it fills up quickly. Go to the Clubs website to reserve special seats if you are planning on attending. The concerts starts @ 8:00 P. M. (Good stuff)…
Ed Foy announced Kurt Nimitz's wife was killed on 2nd Street Pike in an auto accident. She was 65 years old.
Upcoming Programs:
12/3/09- Board Meeting
12/10/09- Roz Weiss- Ruby's Kidz
12/17/09- Jenkintown Day Nursery Pizza Party with Santa
Upcoming Library Readers:
12/3- Waite
12/10- Steelman
12/17- Day
PULLERS POT:
Carol Godfrey won & donated the money to the holiday party for desserts.
GUEST SPEAKER:
Gloria Leibig introduced our guest speaker to our members. She is Ann Schrage of Gonzonka Games. The Club members sang in greeting to Ann & Ann presented her games & spoke about how she created the games for children.
She showed 2 different card games that she was selling as well. It was very informative & we all enjoyed Ann's personality.
CONCLUSION:
President Anne Lotz closed the meeting with the salute to the Flag of the United States of America (USA).
Quote of the week:submitted by Ed Foy
" Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something."
-Plato
Respectfully submitted:
Gloria A. Leibig - President Elect - Jenkintown Kiwanis Club...
12-01-2009 15:48:28 Posted by: Stuart Tollen |
11/5/09
Stu Tollen, editor
Pres-Elect Gloria opened and asked Jack Founds to give the invocation. Our On Time Winner Today was Jack Founds. We had no guests with us today.
Free Announcements:
Ed Foy announced that the Entertainment Book sale has wrapped up. Today was the last day. He will get our order together and send it out.
Munn Steelman reports that our Aktion Club is hosting the annual Banquet of Thanks- an evening dedicated to the memory of our beloved advisor Don Neiman
on Tuesday November 24, 2009 at Abington High School Cafeteria "A" Cost is $15 Time: 6:15 registration, 6:45-8:30pm -Dinner and program
Keynote Speaker- Past PA District Gov. Mike Frailey- "Being Thankful". RSVP by November 18th to Darlene Anderson-deanders@mciu.org
Six new Aktion Club members are to be inducted.
Munn also announced that the Aktion Club is also hosting Breakfast with Santa . It's on Dec. 12, 2009 held at the Knights of Columbus Hall 235 Limekiln Pike, Glenside PA
Time- 8:30-11:30am Cost- Adults-$6, Kids (2-10) $4 Kids 1yr old and under -free. Kids will be able to get a free picture with Santa.
Gloria Leibig reported that our Jenkintown Day Nursery Pizza party with Santa will be on Dec. 17th and it looks like we need 6 presents from each member for the kids. Wrapping code is green for girls, red for boys.
Jack Waite announced that we had no reader today at Drop in Story Time as the library called him. They covered for us and understood, as we have a good track record. There were 12 children in attendance.
Upcoming Readers:
11/12- Maher
11/19- Kreger
11/26- Thnaksgiving
12/3- Waite
Russ Koerwer announced that he is able to hold our Holiday Party on Sunday Dec. 13th. Time to be announced. Russ will contact Angela to see if she is available.
Levittown Bristol is having a social dinner on November 11, 2009 at the Olive Garden in Langhorne. Dinner order will be taken at 6:30 PM.When you arrive you will select any of the tables to sit and order drinks, appetizers, dinners, desserts, or whatever you would like! When the time comes you will divey up your own check at your table!Great night to come out and interclub with other members of Division 21!
Please RSVP by Friday, November 6th! Let Kurt Hunsberger know if you can go.
Glenside Kiwanis Club
The November 18th meeting has been moved to Thursday, November 19th and will be held at the Manufacturers Country Club!
The 60th Annual Greater Glenside Inter-Service Council Will host the: Greater Glenside Distinguished Community Service Award Banquet On Thursday, November 19, 2009 At Manufacturer’s Country Club 511 Dreshertown Road, Upper Dublin, PA
Beginning at 6:00 pm with a cash bar and hors d’ oeuvres. The cost per person per entrée is below And an R.S.V.P by November 15, 2009 Is requested indicating the number
Of entrée selections as follows: Grilled Filet Mignon - $35 Salmon with dill sauce - $25 Chicken Marsala - $25
ALL Glenside Kiwanians should RSVP and send their payment to Marty Ewer 215.887.3039
Old York Rd Club:
The Kiwanis Club of Old Club Along with the Upper Moreland High School Key Club,Upper Moreland Middle School Builders Club,And the Upper Moreland Intermediate School K-Kids
Present: A Holiday Breakfast Sunday, December 6, 2009 From 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM $6.00 Buffet Eastern Center for Arts and Technology 3075 Terwood Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090 Food prepared by the Culinary Department Proceeds benefit Kiwanis Club of Old York Road Foundation providing Scholarships for deserving students.Call 215-675-7144 for Information and Reservations
Upcoming Programs:
11/12/09 Ms. Nicki Beekman - Marlin Art Auctioneer.- Fund Raising Services.
11/19/09 Ms. Anne Schrege - Gontza Games…
11/24/09 Aktion Club Banquet of Thanks- Abington High School
12/3/09- Board Meeting
12/10/09- Roz Weiss- Ruby's Kidz
12/17/09- Jenkintown Day Nursery Pizza Party
50/50 Winner- Bob Maher
Pullar's Pot:
Bert Kreger- his birthday is upcoming and his wife got tickets for the two of them to Herb Albert at the Kimmel Center, but he really to see the World Series game that evening. All worked out as the show was great, and he caught the end of the game 6.
Gloria Leibig wanted to say that she recently went to the National Consitution Center and saw the Princess Diana Exhibit. It was great, as was the Seaport Museum.
Quote of the week: Ed Foy
" Last year we said ' Things can't go on like this', and they didn't they got worse."
- Will Rogers
11-10-2009 18:41:05 Posted by: |
10/29/09
Stu Tollen, editor
Pres. Anne opened the meeting and asked Rev. Richard Workowski to give the invocation. Our On Time Name Badge Winner this week was Munn Steelman. We had two guests with us today Lt. Gov. Tim Hoffman and our guest speaker Ed Momerella - Emergency Management Services Director of Abington Township (Services to the Borough of Jenkintown). They were greeted in traditional song.
Free Announcements:
Richard Workowski announced that at our Drop- In Story Time reading program we had 7 children and 5 adults today.
Russ Koerwer announced that the EMCCC Business Expo we had a nice turnout at our Booth and collected roughly 50 business cards and several leads. The winner of the $50 gift card was Sign-a-Rama in Willow Grove.
Gloria reported up the up coming programs:
11/05/09 Board Meeting - No speaker……
11/12/09 Ms. Nicki Beekman - Marlin Art Auctioneer.- Fund Raising Services.
11/19/09 Ms. Anne Schrege - Gontza Games…
11/24/09 Aktion Club Banquet of Thanks- Abington High School
12/17/09- Jenkintown Day Nursery Pizza Party
Pres. Anne announced that last week the Foundation Trustees (Tim, Jack and Russ) approved the budget for 2009-2010.
Munn Steelman announced that he helped out with the Div. 21 rose sale today. He helped with the boxing and packing of the roses. All went smoothly.
Ed Foy announced that if you want an entertainment book, please contact him by Nov. 5th or visit our website-http://www.jenkintownkiwanis.com/calendar.php
Gloria Leibig announced that on Saturday Oct 24th we had our first Div. 21 Council Meeting. Stu Tollen was elected as council Secretary, and Marty Schaeffer as Treasurer.It was a good turn out at the Hoffman's house. Some of the other club's upcoming projects:
Levittown Bristol is having a social dinner on November 11, 2009 at the Olive Garden in Langhorne. Dinner order will be taken at 6:30 PM.When you arrive you will select any of the tables to sit and order drinks, appetizers, dinners, desserts, or whatever you would like! When the time comes you will divey up your own check at your table!Great night to come out and interclub with other members of Division 21!
Please RSVP by Friday, November 6th! Let Kurt Hunsberger know if you can go.
Glenside Kiwanis Club
Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 6:30 PM at the VFW, 2519 Jenkintown Road Glenside
The November 18th meeting has been moved to Thursday, November 19th and will be held at the Manufacturers Country Club!
The 60th Annual Greater Glenside Inter-Service Council Will host the: Greater Glenside Distinguished Community Service Award Banquet On Thursday, November 19, 2009 At Manufacturer’s Country Club 511 Dreshertown Road, Upper Dublin, PA
Beginning at 6:00 pm with a cash bar and hors d’ oeuvres. The cost per person per entrée is below And an R.S.V.P by November 15, 2009 Is requested indicating the number
Of entrée selections as follows: Grilled Filet Mignon - $35 Salmon with dill sauce - $25 Chicken Marsala - $25 ALL Glenside Kiwanians should RSVP and send their payment to Marty Ewer 215.887.3039
Old York Rd Club:
The Kiwanis Club of Old Club Along with the Upper Moreland High School Key Club,Upper Moreland Middle School Builders Club,And the Upper Moreland Intermediate School K-Kids
Present: A Holiday Breakfast Sunday, December 6, 2009 From 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM $6.00 Buffet Eastern Center for Arts and Technology 3075 Terwood Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090 Food prepared by the Culinary Department Proceeds benefit Kiwanis Club of Old York Road Foundation providing Scholarships for deserving students.Call 215-675-7144 for Information and Reservations
Hatboro- Horsham Kiwanis Club: is having a Beef and Beer on November 7th from 7-11:00pm at the North Penn VFW in Glenside. The cost is $25 per person. Contact Sue at Days Inn Horsham for tickets. Proceeds benefit Tanner Park Project, and Hatboro-Horsham Kiwanis Club Scholarship Fund.
Lt. Gov. Tim asked the Club if we would like to buy a brick to help the Kiwanis Club of Hatboro-Horsham with the Tanner Park Project. The cost of the brick which will be engraved with our name is $50. The motion passed and Ed Foy will see that the check is sent.
Ed Foy announced that the club raised $79 for Timmy the service dog. Thanks everyone who helped out.
Russ Koerwer announced that he received an e-mail from Wendy Klinghoffer stating that former Rep. Ellen Bard passed away recently from pancreatic cancer. Russ also reported that it looks like our Kiwanis Holiday party will be at his house on Sunday January 10th. More info. to follow.
Pres. Anne reports that we received a " Thank You" note form ACTS Retirement Life Communities for our $200 donation in memory of Bill Polk.
Pullar's Pot:
Nate Kolbes put in a few bucks to say - " Good to see you all, I'm doing well, and hopefully I can come a bit more often." Tim Hoffman put a dollar in to say- "Thanks for the lunch"
Gloria Leibig finally got to have lunch with Michael Nutter, as he was honored by B'nai B'rith as Man of the Year.Ed Foy found an old tape of Mel Ehrin, former member and fantastic pianist. Jack Founds has agreed to burn it onto a CD. We will play it as a program one week.Munn Steelman put a dollar in today the wedding for his Granddaughter was fantastic.All went well.
50/50 Winner- Gloria Leibig, who donated it all back to the club.
Program:
Gloria introduced us to Ed Momerella - Emergency Management Services Director of Abington Township (Services to the Borough of Jenkintown). Ed gave a very interesting talk on Emergency Management, how it came about, and what it does today.
Quote of the week: submitted by Ed Foy
"I know in my heart that man is good. That what is right will always triumph and there's purpose and worth to each and every life."
-Ronald Reagan
11-10-2009 17:06:09 Posted by: |
10/22/09
Stu Tollen, editor
Pres- Elect Gloria opened the meeting and asked Jack Founds to give the invocation.Our On Time Name Badge Loser this week was.... Kurt Hunsberger.
We had one guest with us today- Jennie Zehmer our speaker. She was greeted in traditional Jenkintown Kiwanis fashion.
Free Announcements:
Pres. Anne noted that we will be manning a booth today at the EMCCC Business Expo this afternoon and it looks like we are all set to go.
Munn Steelman reported that the Div 21 Rose Sale in nearing the end. The Div. sold 347 dozen roses and we will boxing them at Marty Schaefer's more info to follow.
Munn also reported that he read to 12 children today at our Drop- In Story time reading program at the Abington Library.
Ed Foy announced that to date we collected $52 for "Timmy" the service dog who needs a hearing implant.
Ed also plugged Entertainment Book sales- they are $30 per book and the deadline to order one is Nov. 5th. I have posted it on the website and you can order it directly using PayPal. http://www.jenkintownkiwanis.com/calendar.php If you want another book for other areas please contact Ed Foy at EJFoy@aol.com.
I announced that there is a Div 21 Council meeting along with the region 7 meeting this weekend at Abington High School. Also, I got an e-mail from Jen Vare - Sounds like a good reason to interclub-Levittown Bristol is having a social dinner on November 11, 2009 at the Olive Garden in Langhorne. Dinner order will be taken at 6:30 PM.When you arrive you will select any of the tables to sit and order drinks, appetizers, dinners, desserts, or whatever you would like! When the time comes you will divey up your own check at your table!Great night to come out and interclub with other members of Division 21!
Please RSVP by Friday, November 6th!
Any questions or RSVPS please contact:
Ed Wilson, Levittown Bristol Club President ed@wedwilson.com,
Jill Gilardi Levittown Bristol Club Secretary jillyet@comcast.net
or me jvare8@yahoo.com
Gloria Leibig announced that Hatboro-Horsham is hosting a Beef & Beer event at the North Penn
VFW in Glenside on November 7th (Saturday at 7:00 - 11:00 P. M. ) The cost is $25.00. This is Hatboro's Fund raiser to benefit Tanner Park in Hatboro, Pa. If interested in going as an interclub please that them know asap. Contact Pres. Donna Ravnikar at jravnikar@msn.com
Pres. Anne wanted to remind everyone of the upcoming Aktion Club Banquet of Thanks on Tuesday Nov. 24 at Abington High School. It's a great night and we need to support our Aktion Club!
Russ Koerwer announced that he will get to the club with possible dates for our Hoilday Party which he was selected to host sometime in January.
Carol Godfrey announced that The Pizza Party for the Jenkintown Day Nursery will be on Dec. 17th, so please mark your calendars. They have 90 kids and 22 staff this year. Carol also announced that the Youth Services committee would like to donate $400 to the James Fox Basketball League and $250 to The Abington Center for Parenting Education, however the Foundation Trustees- Jack Waite, Russ Koerwer, Tim Barnes haven't approved the budget as of yet. (The budget was passed later that day, as per Russ Koerwer.)
On a sad note Pres Anne announced that Glenside member Shelly Erwine's wife Lydia passed away. A memorial service will be held shortly.
Upcoming Programs:
10/28-Mr. Ed Momerella - Emergency Management Services Director of Abington Township. (Services to the Borough of Jenkintown). - This unit is part of the required Federal
Homeland Security initiatives.
11/05/09 Board Meeting - No speaker……
11/12/09 Ms. Nicki Beekman - Marlin Art Auctioneer.- Fund Raising Services.
11/19/09 Ms. Anne Schrege - Gontza Games…
11/24/09 Thanksgiving weekend.
Pullar's Pot:
Jack and Lynne Waite took a noe week cruise to Bermuda- it was very nice as the weather was 80-85 degrees. However coming back through a noreaster wasn't so fun.
Munn reported that his graddaughter is getting married this weekend. Carol announced that her youngest grandson is turning 1 and she expecting another grandchild in March.Bert Kreger- Go Phillies, now I can sleep without guilt. Gloria rescued a dog named Molly. She is a border collie who had wandered off. Gloria was able to notify the owners and they came in got her. Joe McHugh-his son opened a new business on Wall St this summer and things are going well. His son is expecting their second child soon. Anne had an Uncle who loved the Phillies. He passed away in 1983, but he loved those 1980 Phils. So while watching the other night with Phillies down 2 runs in the ninth she asked him to help out with a double... Rollins then came through with a double. We will take all the help we can get.
50/50- Mystery Winner-no one claimed it so it all went back to the club.
Program:
Gloria introduced our guest speaker- Jennie Zehmer. Jennie spoke about her business- Here to Home, Inc. which helps those over 55 with relocation problems that they may face. It was a great program, with lots of good information that we all could use.
Quote of the week:
" You can always trust Americans to do the right thing after they have tried everything else."
- Winston Churchill
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Stu Tollen, editor
Pres. Elect Gloria opened the meeting. The On Time Name Badge loser this week was Ed Foy, and Jack Founds gave the invocation. We had two guests with us today Lee Malone, former member and Lucy Sharp's husband, and guest speaker Richard Haaz. They were both greeted in traditional fashion.
Free Announcements:
Gloria and Munn reported that the PAL Food Festival was a great event.
This coming Thursday, Oct. 22 is the EMCCC Business Expo. We will once again have a booth and we need people to man it. The event is from 4-7pm at Bryner Chevrolet. Lucy has volunteered to pick up $50 bank card from Abington Bank and will bring in a bowl for us to use for the raffel.
Munn Steelman reports on the Division 21 Rose Sale- the division as a whole sold 320 dozen roses. Munn has agreeed to pick up our roses and bring them to our meeting.
Lt. Gov. Tim had sent out an e-mail about " Timmy" the service dog who needs a hearing aid. We passed the hat and collected funds for this effort. He would be only the third dog in the country to get a cochlear implant.
I announced that on Saturday Oct 24th from 11-4pm Region 7 will hold it's annual fall conference at Abington High School. We need to rsvp to Lt. Gov. Tim asap. To date we have 4 going. The cost is $7 per person for Kiwanis members. There will also be Div. 21 council meeting at this time.
Pres. Elect Gloria announced that we need a house for our Holiday party. I informed the club that I had spoken with Russ Koerwer and he said we could use his house if everyone was okay if the party was in January. The club members were in agreement. The party will be at Russ's house, more information to follow.
Ed Foy announced that Entertainment Books are now on sale. He wants to place just one order with them, so the deadline is Nov. 5th. The cost is $30 per book and we can easliy get the Philadelphia North book. I have posted it on the website and you can order it directly using PayPal. http://www.jenkintownkiwanis.com/calendar.php If you want another book for other areas please contact Ed Foy at EJFoy@aol.com.
Dawn Day announced that there were 4 children at the Drop In Reading Program today.
I got an e-mail from Jen Vare - Sounds like a good reason to interclub-Levittown Bristol is having a social dinner on November 11, 2009 at the Olive Garden in Langhorne. Dinner order will be taken at 6:30 PM.When you arrive you will select any of the tables to sit and order drinks, appetizers, dinners, desserts, or whatever you would like! When the time comes you will divey up your own check at your table!Great night to come out and interclub with other members of Division 21!
Please RSVP by Friday, November 6th!
Any questions or RSVPS please contact:
Ed Wilson, Levittown Bristol Club President ed@wedwilson.com,
Jill Gilardi Levittown Bristol Club Secretary jillyet@comcast.net
or me jvare8@yahoo.com
Upcoming Programs:
October 22, 2009 - Ms. Jennie Zehmer, Here2Home, speaking on Seniors in Transition ( Aging Baby Boomers)
October 29, 2009 - Mr. Ed. Momerella - Director of Abington Township Emergency Medical Services. (Talking about Abington & Jenkintown emergency services & what happens during a catastrophe!)
Pullar's Pot:
Gloria reports that she had a great time recently in Virginia Beach.
I reported on the boys swim meet- Cooper once again qualified for Junior Olympics and Riley did great!
50/50 Winner- Gloria Leibig, who donated it all back
Program:
Gloria introduced our guest speaker Richard Haaz. Richard is running for Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas. Richard gave a very explaination of his background and the current court system here in Montgomery County. One thing that was impressed upon me was, that we have to vote, as there are only 23 bench seats and we are voting on 7 in this election, or approximatley one-third of the seats. So don't blow it off-vote on Nov. 3rd.
Quote of the Week: submitted by Ed Foy
" There are four ways, and only four ways, in which we have contact with the world. We are evaluated and classified by these four contacts: what we do, how we look, what we say, and how we say it."
- Dale Carnegie
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10/8/09
Stu Tollen, editor
Lucy Sharp opened the meeting and asked Jack Founds to give the invocation. Our On Time Name Badge Loser this week was Joe McHugh. We had no guests with us today.
Free Announcements:
Dawn Day presented a report on Peanut Day. We made $788.49 on our efforts and Ed Foy was our 2009 Golden Peanut Award form collecting the most( $128.04) in a two hour time period.
Russ Kowerwer made a plug for the PAL Food Festival which will be held at the Philmont Country Club on Tuesday, October 13th. He has eight tickets and if anyone is interested please contact Russ on Pres. Anne. Russ also announced that he spoke with Angela Quigley and she is doing well, however if we want to have her cater our Hoilday Party we need to let her know as she is getting booked up fast. Also we need a someone to volunteer to host the party. So, ask your spouse or significant other if you can have the party and let Pres. Anne know ASAP.
Dawn Day announced that she has updated our Poster Board to more accurately reflect the activities that we are currently supporting. It looks great Dawn, job well done.
Munn Steelman gave a quick update on the Div. 21 Rose Sale- our club only sold 7 dozen roses this year. The boxing and packing of the roses will be done at Marty Scheaffer's office this year on a date TBD. The address is: 216 West Bristol Road Ivyland, PA 18974. More info to follow. Munn also announced that 8 Aktion Club members went to the Sunrise in Ft. Washington and did crafts with the residents.
I announced that Pennsylvania Kiwanis Region 7 Fall Conference will be on October 24, 2009 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Abington Senior High School 900 Highland Avenue, Abington, PA 19001 Cost: $7.00 for Kiwanis Members & $5 for K Family Members Price includes lunch, snacks and supplies for Caitlin’s Smiles project
Schedule of Events: (Times maybe adjusted)
11:00 a.m. Registration Opens
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Division Council Meetings
12:30-1:30 p.m. Lunch** and Message from Paul Palazollo,
2009-2010 Kiwanis Int’l President
1:30-4:00 p.m. 2nd Annual Builders Club / Kiwanis Family Day
- Service Fair (1:30-2:30)
- Caitlin’s Smiles Service Project (2:30-3:30)
- Team Building Challenge (3:30-4:00)
Please try to attend, and we need to RSVP to LT. Gov. Tim Hoffman by 10/17/09.
Dawn Day announced that we need volunteers to sign up for the EMCCC Business Expo to help man our booth. The event is Thursday, October 22 from 4-7pm at Bryner Chevrolet in Jenkintown.
Ed Foy made the first call for Entertainment Books. The cost is $30 per book and once agian we are tryingto make one order, so please get your orders in by Nov 5th. We can get the Philadelphia North Book easily, but if you another please let Ed know. I have posted it on the website and you can order it directly using PayPal. http://www.jenkintownkiwanis.com/calendar.php
Pullar's Pot:
Dawn Day wanted to Thank everyone for all the suggestions for the girls to raise money for their trip to Disney.
I wanted to say "Thanks" for all the support with the mother's passing. It really meant a great deal to me. Also swimming is back for the boys and this weekend marks the first swim meet. It will be a long weekend in New Jersey, so Melinda and I will take shifts.
50/50 Winner- Jack Waite
Upcoming Programs:
October 15, 2009 - Richard Haaz, Candidate for Judge Montco Court of Common Please
Nate Kleiman is his Campaign Manager & maybe attending with Rich.
October 22, 2009 - Ms. Jennie Zehmer, Here2Home, speaking on Seniors in Transition ( Aging Baby Boomers)
October 29, 2009 - Mr. Ed. Momerella - Director of Abington Township Emergency Medical Services. (Talking about Abington & Jenkintown emergency services & what happens during a catastrophe!)
Program:
Dawn Day gave us a short biographical presentation about herself. It was quite interesting.
Quote of the week:
- By learning to discover and value our ordinariness, we nurture a friendliness toward ourselves and the world that is the essence of a healthy soul.
- Thomas Moore
- Irish poet (1779 - 1852)
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9/24/09
Gloria Leibig
Bob Maher was the On-Time Named Badge Winner. Jack Founds delivered the invocation.
President Anne Lotz called the meeting to order with our Kiwanis Motto:
Anne introduced our guests, Ms. Peggy Myers, Abington Township Commissioner and Sgt. Daniel Buckley, K-9 Officer, Abington Police Dept. & Director of the Abington Pal.
Anne asked for comments about Don Neiman's Funeral & Munn Steelman said that at least 6 members from the Action Club attended. After the Funeral everyone went to the Sandy Run CC in
Oreland, Pa. for a banquet in honor of Don's passing.
Dawn Day highlighted Peanut Day (Friday 9-25-09) starting at 7:00 A. M. at the Wawa in Jenkintown. She supplied the required Aprons, canisters, peanuts & bookmarks. Additionally, Dawn collect $115.00 from corporate donations. (Note: It was a huge success, better than last year)
Russ Koerwer discussed the Eastern Montco. Business Expo that is being hold on 10/22/09 at 4:00 P. M. to 7:00 P. M. at Bryner Chevrolet in Jenkintown. We will require Club members to participate in
Manning the Kiwanis Table. The theme this year is Race 2 Success. Dawn Day is preparing the new Club "Board" with more updated pictures & events . The new Board will be set-up at the Expo.
There were no free Announcements this week.
Lucy Sharp wont he 50/50 & gave the cash to Sgt. Buckley for the PaL Festival.
Pullers Pot: Russell Koerwer donated the Pullers Pot & talked about being glad to report that his tests that his doctors gave him all came back "negative" This was all the while he was in Abington Hospital. He described his Bells Palsy condition. He thought he was having a stroke. He spent 8 days in Abington Hospital. They gave him 2 cat-scans, 3 MRI's & 2 spinal taps. All is well with him now & he was glad to be back.
Dawn Day stated that her daughter is going to Disney World with the Van Sant Dance Academy of Levittown, Pa. & requested some help with donations to their fund raiser. The fund will send other girls that cannot afford the trip. It was offered up that the Levittown Kiwanis could help these girls support their trip.
Gloria A. Leibig, President-Elect introduced our speakers today: Sgt. Daniel Buckley began the presentation & described the current standing of the Pal Organization. Also, to be in the Chief's Circle you donate $1,000.00 to the orginizaiton. You can go online at www.abingtonpal.org. To get kids to join Pal.
Daniel discussed his K-9 Unit (4 officers) as well as his own dog Caesar. All 5 dogs are German Sheppard's. Interesting…Dan then turned the meeting over to Peggy Myers who spoke about
The Food Festival & mentioned how huge it is. The event will be held on October 13th at 5:30 P. M. to 8:30 P. M. at the Philmont CC. 38 restaurants are participating. There will be a live auction & a silent
Auction. One of the prizes will be Chief for a day. (Just like Chief Kelly of Abington Police Dept.) Also, a day at the shooting range. (For shooting/gun enthusiast.) Tickets are for $50.00 per person. This year's event is being held in honor of Ofc. Linda Miller.
President Anne Lotz presented Peggy Myers with a Kiwanis Check for $2,000.00 as this year's donation to the Food Festival & the Chief's Circle.
President Anne called the meeting to order with the salute to Flag of the United State of America.
Respectfully submitted,
President-Elect: Gloria A. Leibig.
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8/13/09
Stu Tollen, editor
Pres. Anne oped the meeting and asked Jack Waite to give the invocation. Our On Time Name Badge Winner was Kurt Hunsberger who donated it all back to the club. We had one quest with us today- JCA Executive Director- Linda Kligman. Linda was greeted in traditional fashion.
Free Announcements:
Gloria Leibig announced the following upcoming Programs:
8/20- Picnic Lunch at Jack Founds
8/27- Picnic Lunch at Richard Workowski's
8/27- Budget Meeting at Huntingdon Valley Country Club
8/27- Golf Outing Huntingdon Valley Country Club
9/3- Lunch at the Drake Tavern
9/10- Board Meeting
9/17- Sgt. Tucker and Ofc. Rocky from Jenkintown Police Dept.
Bob Maher announced that he went to see Don Neiman who is in hospice care. Don Neiman is in Keystone Hospice at 8765 Stenton Avenue, Wyndmoor. He is receiving visitors, but is not doing well.
Pullar's Pot:
None today.
50/50- Bob Maher, who donated it all back to the club.
Program:
Linda Kligman was introduced and greeted in traditional fashion. Linda wanted to " Thank " the club as it was such a joy to work with you all on the Jenkintown Summer Sunset 5k run. Everyone agreed that the new routes worked out much better. The community really rallyed around it. Finally Linda presented us a check for our half -$4,400.
She also announced the Jenkintown Jazz Fest is Sunday, September 13 from 1-5pm. We will be located in the food vendor area. We are doing pretzels and water. May also have info on Pin Wheels for Peace, as well as a canister for donations for Rocky the K-9 dog. The Jazz Fest Posters will be out soon.
Quote of the Week, submitted by Ed Foy:
"A man always has two reasons for doing anything: a good reason and the real reason."
J.P. Morgan
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8/6/09
Gloria Leibig, editor
President Mrs. Anne Lotz called the meeting to order today at 12:15 P. M. & asked Lucy Sharp to give the opening invocation.
Our on time name Badge Loser today was Bill Lundquist.
President Anne asked us all to recite the Kiwanis Motto which we all did with enthusiasm!
Pres. Anne gave a heartfelt thanks to Pastor Rich for hosting a wonderful luncheon last week. We all gave Pastor Rich a standing ovation X 2.
Pres. Anne suggested we crank up the budget to participate in Best of the Burbs as well as having a table at the Business Expo this year. The Business Expo's theme this year will probably be about NASCAR Racing. Russ K. suggested we purchase small race cars as give a ways at our Kiwanis Table. Good idea!
Anne announced the Abington Free Library is having a free music program presented by Northwestern University Undertones. They are an award winning a cappella group. Tops in the Midwest.
The event will start at 7:00 P. M. on September 11th at the Library. Registration begins on 8/21/09. Bring the whole family for this free event. Call the Library Office at 215-885-5180.
Anne said we received a "thank you" note from the Abington Y for our continued sponsorship.
There were no inner clubs this week.
President Anne asked President-Elect Gloria to once more approach Kate Smith the Manager at the Jenkintown Wawa to let us run the "Peanut Day Sale" Tentatively scheduled for the end of Sept.
Dawn Day will also coordinate this event and ask for volunteers to sell our Kiwanis Peanuts. More to come..
Next week, August 13th, Linda Kligman will be our guest to present the proceeds (half) for the hugely successful Sunset Run. The amount is approximately $4,700.00. …..Good job by one & all.
August 20th is the deadline for placing our ad for this year's Jazz/Brew Festival. Stuart Tollen will check out our previous ad & let us know. Speaking about the Jazz Fest. We will need volunteers
For 1:00 P. M. to 5:00 P. M. on 9/13/09 (Sunday). We all agreed we would like our spot to be in the Food Vendors Area. Gloria will contact Mike Czerwonka for the Pretzel sale.
There wasn't any new business to discuss.
Free Announcements: Jack Waite presented the new Drop In Story Time List for this year's reading at the Abington Free Library.
Jack Founds is hosting the luncheon at his home at 608 Anne Street, Huntingdon Valley, Pa. 19001 on August 20th. He said everyone signed up for this meeting.
On August 27th we are meeting at Pastor Rich's home for our luncheon meeting.
Munn Steelman mentioned there were 23 attendees at the Action Club Picnic at Anne Sickles place. Enjoyed by all those who participated. Munn is working on
getting drivers for the Action Club.
Make a note: We are meeting at the Drake for Lunch on September 3, 2009 at 12:15 P. M. Be there or Be square!
Past President, Bob Maher won Puller's Pot and donated his winnings back into this year's Christmas Party.
Gloria will contact Chief of Police Albert DiValentino & request SGt. Tucker & SGt. Rocky to join us in Sept. to present a check for Rocky's Care as discussed.
Upcoming Programs:
8/13- Linda Kligman - JCA
8/20- Picnic at Jack Founds House
8/27- Picnic at Richard Workowski's house
9/3- Lunch at the Drake
9/10- Board Meeting
Quote of the week, submitted by Ed Foy-
"A doctor can bury his mistakes but an architect can only advise his clients to plant vines."
-Frank Lloyd Wright
President Anne Lotz closed the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United State of America.
Thoroughly submitted by:
Gloria A. Leibig,
President-Elect
Jenkintown Kiwanis Club.
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7/30/09
Stu Tollen, editor
The weather was perfect as we all settled in for a picnic lunch at Richard & Joan Workowski's. Pres. Anne opened the meeting and asked Rev. Rich to give the invocation.
Free Annoucements:
Pres Anne wanted to "Thank" Rich & Joan for opening up their home to us and for the great food. I believe everyone in the club seconded that emotion.
Pres. Anne reports that if we want to go golfing at Huntingdon Valley Country Club the cost is $50 greens fees after 3pm and $30 for a cart. Most of the golfers present felt that this was quite reasonable. So get your clubs ready....more info to follow. Originally we were thinking about Aug. 20th after the lunch at Jack Found's house. We will discuss it more next week.
Munn Steelman announced that recently the Aktion Club had 8 members go to the Mann Music Theater to see a show. Also last night 5 went to the Keswick to see Gordon Lightfoot.
Pres. Anne announced that the club recieived a "Thank You" from the Abington YMCA for our Hole Sponsorship in their recent golf outing.
I announced that Linda Kligman from the JCA will be joining us on the 13th of August to present to us the check from the Summer Sunset Run and to speak briefly about the upcoming Jenkintown Jazz and Brew Fest.
Reminder- On August 6th we will holding our Monthly Board Meeting, so if all Board Members can attend it would be most helpful so that we have a quorum.
I would to thank the Southampton Kiwanis Club who put all the following information into their newsletter about the upcoming PA District Convention Proposed By-Law Changes. Munn and Lt. Gov Jen will be our delgates, so everyone please read over these as we need to tell them as a club how we feel that they should vote.
PA District Proposed Bylaw Amendments
PROPOSED DISTRICT BYLAW AMENDMENT #1
PURPOSE: TO CHANGE THE EFFECTIVE DATE BY WHEN A CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR AND GOVERNOR-ELECT MUST HAVE SERVED AS A DISTRICT TRUSTEE TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE POSITION.
ARTICLE V
Officers, Lt. Governors and Lt. Governor-elects
SECTION 2. Each officer shall be an active, privileged or senior member in good standing in a club of the district; and each Trustee shall be a member of a club in the region from which he or she is elected. The Governor and Governor-elect shall have served as President of a Kiwanis Club, Lieutenant Governor of a division in the Pennsylvania District, a trustee of a region for at least two (2) years (effective only at the start of the 2015-16 year) and shall have been an active member of one or more Kiwanis clubs in the Pennsylvania District for at lest (6) years. Each Trustee shall have been a member of one or more Kiwanis Clubs for at least five (5) years; shall be, or have been President of a Kiwanis Club; shall be, or have been a Lt. Governor, and shall be active in the affairs of his or her club, division and region.
(Proposed additions are underlined and bold faced. Proposed deletions are struck through. This amendment will be considered at the 2009 District Convention in Erie, PA during the business session on Saturday, August 22, 2009.)
PROPOSED DISTRICT BYLAW AMENDMENT # 2
PURPOSE: TO MOVE THE ELECTION OF TRUSTEE FROM SPRING REGIONAL MEETINGS TO FALL REGIONAL MEETINGS AND TO CREATE THE POSITION OF TRUSTEE-ELECT
ARTICLE XII
Nomination and Election of Officers, Trustees, Lt. Governors and Lieutenant Governors-Elect
SECTION 2.
(a) The Trustee of each region shall no later than September 15th of the year preceding the expiration of the Trustee’s term, by twenty-one days (21) days written notice to the Lt. Governor & Lt. Governor-elect of each division in the region and the president of each club of the region, call a conference for the purpose of electing a Trustee. The time and place of this conference shall be designated by the Trustee.
(b) The personnel of the conference shall be the president, president-elect and immediate past president of each club in the region, or their duly elected alternates, the Lieutenant Governors of the divisions, and all Past Governors and all Past Trustees and all Past Lieutenant Governors still active, privileged, or senior members of a club of the region.
© The representatives of one-third (1/3) of the clubs of the region shall constitute a quorum at the conference, and each club shall have one vote for each representative present. The Trustee, Lieutenant Governor, Past Governors, Past Trustees and Past Lieutenant Governors in attendance at the conference shall have the privilege of the floor without the right to vote, except, however, in the event of a tie vote, in which case the Trustee shall be entitled to vote.
(d) The Trustee shall be chairman of the conference, or in his/her absence his/her immediate predecessor, and so on. In the absence of a Past Trustee, the conference shall elect one of its members as chairman. The conference shall elect one of its members as secretary and such tellers as may be necessary.
(e) Upon completion of organization as above outlined, the conference shall proceed to elect a Trustee. The candidates for Trustee shall be those candidates who have been nominated by their club and division and have filed the appropriate nomination form with the District Office by September 15th of the election year. When more than one name is presented to the conference, a ballot vote shall be taken. The person receiving a majority of the votes cast shall be declared elected. If no one candidate receives a majority, the voting shall be repeated after dropping the candidate receiving the fewest votes each time until one person receives a majority vote. No person shall be submitted to the conference as a candidate for Trustee without the consent of said person first being obtained. Each candidate for Trustee shall give assurance that he/she will fulfill the duties and responsibilities of Trustee.
(f) The regional conference shall, in the consideration of all names presented, be guided by the principles, traditions and precedents of Kiwanis International in its election of officers, and particularly consider the ability, service and Kiwanis experience of a proposed candidate.
(g) The Trustee shall certify the results of the election to the District Executive Director by not later than December 15th immediately following the election.
(h) From the time of their election until such time as they officially assume office (October 1), the Kiwanian elected at this conference shall assume the position of Trustee-elect. The Trustee-elect shall devote their time to familiarizing themselves with the duties and responsibilities of the office of Trustee and the operation of their region and the district.
(Proposed additions are underlined and bold faced. Proposed deletions are struck through. This amendment will be considered at the 2009 District Convention in Erie, PA during the business session on Saturday, August 22, 2009.)
PROPOSED DISTRICT BYLAW AMENDMENT #3
PURPOSE: WITH ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTION METHODS AVAILABLE AND THE NEED TO HAVE GREATER DISCRETION IN ALLOCATING DISTRICT DUES DOLLARS TO OTHER AREAS OF DISTRICT OPERATION, TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT $3.00 OF THE DISTRICT DUES BE DEDICATED SOLELY TO PUBLISHING THE KEYSTONE KIWANIAN.
ARTICLE XV
Revenue
SECTION 1. Each member club shall pay to the district for each of its members, with the exception of its honorary members, the sum of $30.00 per annum as dues. The total amount shall be due annually with payment date based on the club’s organization date as specified in this Section. An annual membership report from each club shall be due eighty (80) days prior to the due date for the club’s annual dues payment and shall be made on the official forms provided by Kiwanis International. The total amount shall include all District charges other than the new member add fee and registration fees for District convention and conferences.
(Proposed additions are underlined and bold faced. Proposed deletions are struck through. This amendment will be considered at the 2009 District Convention in Erie, PA during the business session on Saturday, August 22, 2009.)
PROPOSED DISTRICT BYLAW AMENDMENT #4
PURPOSE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH ACTION TAKEN BY THE KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL BOARD, TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT THAT CLUBS PAY THE DISTRICT NEW MEMBER INTERIM DUES FOR FORMER MEMBERS OF CIRCLE K AND KEY CLUB WHO JOIN KIWANIS.
ARTICLE XV
Revenue
SECTION 4. “Each member club shall pay to the District the sum of $16.00 (one time only) as a new member interim dues for each new member, in lieu of a prorata subscription fee for the District Bulletin and District dues for the remainder of the billing period. Member clubs shall not have to pay the District new member interim dues for new members who are former members of a Circle K Club or a Key Club.”
(Proposed additions are underlined and bold faced. Proposed deletions are struck through. This amendment will be considered at the 2009 District Convention in Erie, PA during the business session on Saturday, August 22, 2009.)
You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.
Abraham Lincoln
08-11-2009 16:14:58 Posted by: |
7/23/09
Lucy Sharp, editor
The meeting was called to order by L. Sharp and J. Founds gave the invocation. The On-Time Name Badge lose was J. McHugh. A. Lotz donated her 50/50 winnings to the Pullars Pot.
On July 30, 3009, the meeting will be at Richard Workowski’s, rain or shine. In August, on the 20th the meeting will be at Jack Founds.
Free Announcements included a report by M. Steelman regarding the Aktion Club trip to The Safe Harbor facility at Abington Hospital. The Club had donated $500.00 to help decorate the facility. Jan Vare requested that the Club elect her as our second delegate to the District Convention, which was done.
D. Day put a dollar into the Pullars Pot for her daughter, Jessica Day, who was recently recognized as the Outstanding Dancer – Jazz at a dance festival. The dance studio where Jessica studies has been invited to Disney World to perform.
R. Maher reported on the affect of Michael Jackson’s death in LA where he and Therese were visiting their daughter and son-in-law.
R. Workowski has returned refreshed from a vacation in Seabrook Islands, S.C.
Quote of the week:
- We can't take any credit for our talents. It's how we use them that counts.
- Madeleine L'Engle
- US juvenile science fiction novelist
- (1918 -)
07-28-2009 17:56:47 Posted by: Stuart Tollen |
7/9/09
Stu Tollen, editor
Pres-Elect Gloria opened the meeting and asked Jack Founds to give the invocation. Bob Smyrl was our On Time Name Badge Loser this week.
We had one guest with us this week Mary Czerwonka, Mike's daughter. She was greeted in traditional fashion.
Free Announcements:
I announced that the Jenkintown Summer Sunset Run was a huge success this year. We had over 400 participants and 332 runners who finished the course. We also had some 70 walkers who did the 1 mile course. All went well and I want to thank all the volunteers who helped. The race results are posted on our website-www.jenkintownkiwanis.com as well as several pictures from the run. Also I posted all our sponsors on the website under the "Thank You" section. Please check it out.
Gloria announced that she is working on the upcoming programs. To date we have the following:
7/30- Picnic at Richard Workowski's House
8/20- Picnic Lunch at Jack Found's House, with the possibility of a golf outing after lunch at Huntingdon Valley County Club. More info to follow.
Gloria also announced that she attended the Abington Police -practice hostage situation. She got to play a hostage, it was quite a learning experience.
Munn Steelman reports that on July 1st Don Neiman was honored by Glenside Kiwanis Club and he received a Keystone Award.There were at least 50 people present, and we had an interclub. There will be a $5000 scholarship in Don's name through the PA Kiwanis Foundation. The scholarship will be ongoing. It was a fantastic evening and Don was quite surprised.
Pullar's Pot:
Munn Steelman announced that his grandson Chris who is now a Lieutenant, just spent 4 weeks at Ft. Sam Houston, TX. Since then he got transferred to Ft. Campbell in KY. and is with the 101 Airborne. He recently proposed to his girlfriend and after some thought she said "yes".
Jack Waite informed us that yesterday at 12:34.56 on 7-8-9. Rarley happens, but only an accurary would know this.
Mike Czerwonka noted that he has Mary as his wife is working, Mike Jr. is working at Moss Rehab, and Peter is at golf camp.
I announced that my boys are back swimming. Riley(10) is doing well and winning in the 10 and under breaststroke and butterfly events. Cooper (12) is tearing up the league. He has set two team records, two pool records and one league record in breaststroke. We couldn't be prouder.
Gloria announced that her son Anthony is at Ft. Lewis, in Washington State for a leadership program. She has not had any contact with him for two weeks now. He will be home on the 17th of this month. Gloria will be in St. Louis on the 24th for Cont. Ed.
50/50 Winner- Mary Czerwonka selected Bert Kreger. Bert donated all the money back to the club.
Quote of the week, submitted by Ed Foy
"If you put the federal government in charge of the Sahara Desert, in 5 years there'd be a shortage of sand."
-Milton Friedman
07-12-2009 15:19:28 Posted by: Stuart Tollen |
6/30/09
Gloria Leibig, Editor
The invocation was given by Mr. Kurt Hunsberger.
The on time name badge looser was Mark Muhlholland.
Anne Lotz comments: Thank you to everyone who volunteered at the Sunset Run on June 23rd (Tuesday), Especially to Gloria, Stuart, Mimi & Munn Steelman, Bob Smyrl, Kurt Hunsberger, Russ Koerwer and Bob Maher.
As stated: "There was not enough water on hand for the runners."
A suggestion was given to have the Fire Company turn on their sprays. That way the runners could get some relief as they come through the finish line.
We are all meeting at the Drake for a roundtable luncheon meeting.
Make a note, the last Thursday of July we will meet at Pastor Rich's home. Also, the last Thursday in August we will do the same thing.
Jack Founds h as volunteered his home for a backyard picnic as well. He will get back to us with a concrete date. (After he speaks to his wife.)
Kurt Hunsberger: We want to have an inner club for Don Neiman's Wed. evening at the North Penn VFW on Jenkintown Road at 6:30 P. M.
Note: Those in attendance for the tribute to Don were: Mimi & Munn, Gloria, Kurt & Anne Lotz.
Carol Godfrey: Referred to the passing of a great Glenside Kiwanian - Mike Gillespie who was buried last Tuesday. Refer to his "obituararies" in all
the local papers. Mike will be greatly missed as he was known as Mr. Glenside. It is noted that the Abington Police gave him a
"21-Gun Salute" at his Funeral.
Lucy Sharp: We collected $67.00 for the Easton Kiwanis Club. The JKC will match the donations.
Free Announcements: Only one item & that was Lucy presented Carol Godfrey a check for $200.00 for the YMCA Golf Outing.
50/50 Winner: The winner was pulled by our speaker Helen Alexander & it went to Dawn Day who donated back to the Club for the Holiday Party.
Gloria Leibig: Introduced Ms. Helen Alexander of the Won Institute. Helen did an extraordinary presentation on "Meditation". Helen led the
members in a group "Meditation". It was very powerful. It raised the vibration of the room to new levels. Everyone enjoyed the
10 minute exercise. Helen handed out her business cards & literature from the Won Institute.
Anne Lotz: Closed the meeting with the salute to the United States Flag.
Thank you one and all for the opportunity to serve as this week's recording secretary.
Sincerely yours,
Gloria A. Leibig.
President-Elect (Jenkintown Kiwanis Club)
07-12-2009 13:01:18 Posted by: Stuart Tollen |
6/4/09
Stu Tollen, editor
Pres. Anne got the meeting started and asked Richard Workowski to give the invocation. The On Time Name Badge Winner toady was none other than,myself. We had no guests with us today, as we have the Board meeting following lunch.
Free Announcements:
Pres. Anne passed the hat to collect for the Laub Family. If you remember a few weeks back Anne annouced that a Kiwanian from Easton, PA lost her husband to cancer and they have two little kids. They were holding a memorial festival in his honor, and as a club we decided to pass the hat, members copuld donate what they like and the club would match it.
Munn announced that the Aktion Club, which has 21 members, sold 126 Phillies tickets for the Kiwanis Night at the Phillies.
Gloria announced that the Bug/Terrific Kid Program is set for Wed. June 10 at 1:15pm at Jenkintown Elemtary School. All those wishing to go are invited to attend. Gloria suggested meeting at West Ave for lunch at noon and then walking over to the school.
I announced that Jenkintown Summer Sunset 5k run is all set. Pre-registration is starting to pick up speed. I need all available volunteers to sign up as we need as many as possible to have a safe and secure route, and to make everything run smoothly that night. I will need people there from 5-7:30pm. It's easy and it's fun, so please help out. Gloria announced that she has 10 volunteers coming from Wells Fargo Advisors. To date we have 7 Kiwanians signed up.
Last Call for the Wine Tasting.- Sat June 6 at 6PM. we have 18 people coming have room for more, but need to know asap.
Pres. Anne passed out the article on Bill Polk's life, as he passed on April 25th. He was a tremendous man and a fantastic Kiwanian. Upon a motion by Barnes and seconded by Foy the club will send a $100 donation as per Bill's wishes.
Pres. Anne also reported that the club received a "Thank You" note from AFI for the Golf Outing. They were able to raise $6,151.15.
Bob Maher passed out pictures from the 60th Anniversary Party. Please take what you want.
Russ announced that he spoke with Robbie, the florist, and he wants to donate all the flowers for our Mother's Day Sale, so we made a profit of $440. Russ and Anne will send him a thank you card for his generosity.
Pullar's Pot:
Russ put in a few bucks to say it's his 40th Anniversary as a Kiwanian. Kurt Hunsberger joined the year after.
Lucy Sharp put in a dollar to say that she and Lee are looking for a home for their dog " Bo" - a yellow lab about 7 or 8 years old. They rerscued him and currently he is just too much for them to handle. He is about 80-90 lbs. If you know anyone who might be interested please contact Lucy.
50/50- Dawn Day who donated all the money back to the club.
The meeting was closed with a salute to the flag and then we began our Board Meeting.
Quote of the week-
How vain it is to sit down to write when you have not stood up to live.
Henry David Thoreau
06-18-2009 11:40:05 Posted by: Stuart Tollen |
5/21/09
Stuart Tollen, editor
Pres. Anne opened the meeting and asked Jack Waite to give the invocation. Our On Time Name Badge Loser this week was Barry Rowland. We had one guest with us today- speaker Holly Ballay. She was greeted in traditional fashion.
Free Announcements:
Pres. Anne announced that the Mother's Day Flower sale went well. Waiting on Russ to get from Florida to get the final tally.
She also noted that the Kiwanis Club of Easton is asking for our support. They lost one of their members- David Michael Laub. David was only 39 and they are having a Laub Family Benefit on June 7th from 3-7pm at the Beethoven Waldheim Picnic Grove, in Hellertown PA. All proceeds are to benefit his children- Nolan 3 yrs. old and Hannah 1.5 years old. Our Club decided to pass the hat next week and members can give what they want and then the club will match the funds raised. Finally, Kiwanis Night at the Phillies is June 20th.
Bob Maher announced that he had a good turn out at the Library today and he read to 16 children.
I announced that the Summer Sunset 5k run committee met and had a good meeting this week. We have raised $6300 in sponsorship which is more than last year by $1300. So I want to say " Thank You" to those of you who are sponsors. The run is scheduled for Tuesday June 23 at 7pm. We do need volunteers for set-up, registration, route monitors, and clean-up.I passed out a sign -up sheet as I will for the next few weeks. It's a great event, it's quick, it's fun and you get make up points for coming-what could be better?
I also reminded everyone that our 7th Annual Wine Tasting is set for June 6th at my house. We will be tasting Wines from California, and the food will be once again catered by Angela. The cost is $50 per person. Please let me know as soon ASAP if you will be coming as I need a head count for the wine and food. If paying by check please make the check out to "Kiwanis Foundation of Jenkintown" and send it to The Tollens- 32 powers Place Dresher, PA 19025. If you wish you can pay online at www. jenkintownkiwanis.com/calendar.php using PayPal It's a great night, good food, good wine and you learn something as well.
Munn Steelman announced that he is going to KI Convention in Nashville and he will be our lone delegate.
Bob Smyrl announced that on May 30-31-the CAPT 24 hr Relay Challenge will be held at the old Abington High School Football Field.He has raffle tickets for sale and it's a good time, so stop by if you have a chance and check it out.
Gloria Leibig announced that the Bug and Terrific Kid program at Jenkintown Elementary School is coming to a close. Their Principal wrote the following,
Our Elementary Awards Assembly is going to be on Wednesday, June 10th from 1:15 to 2:15. I will put the Kiwanis Bug Awards at the beginning of the ceremony so you do not have to stay for the entire time.
Upcoming Programs:
5/28/09 SGt. John Slavin, Ofr. Mike Moore & K-9 Damon from the Cheltenham Twp. K-9 Team – Demonstrators for the Unit.
6/4/09- Board Meeting
Pullar's Pot:
I reported that Cooper went to Dickinson College yesterday for the PA Middle School Computer Fair. He didn't win for the web page that he and two others designed, but he had a great time.
Ed Foy reported that his daughter, Marisa got an internship for the summer with Leza Raffel who spoke to us a few weeks ago. So it does pay to come to our meetings.
Bob Smyrl announced that he got 2 season tickets for PSU football for this coming year.
Jack Waite announced that he will be away for three weeks, as they will be in East Germany on vacation.
50/50 Winner- Bert Kreger
Program:
Gloria introduced our guest speaker- Holly Ballay from the Villages at Pine Valley, which is part of Holy Redeemer Health System. Holly spoke about 55 and older communities. It was a wonderful program full of good tips for us or our parents.
Quote of the Week:
Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning.
Bill Gates, Business @ The Speed of Thought
06-02-2009 15:51:00 Posted by: Stuart Tollen |
5/14/09
Gloria Leibig, editor
President, Anne Lotz, asked Mr. Jack Founds to give the invocation.
The on time name badge winner (card drawing) was Michael F. Czrewonka.
We greeted our only guest speaker, Ms. Kathy Thyberg of Child, Home & Community with our usual song,
Lunch was served,
Free Announcements :
Gloria did not have anything new to report about Bug Program & the Terrific Kids Program.
Bob Maher and Russell Koerwer are new officers for EMCC this year.
Munn Steelman & Jack Founds were readers at the Abington Library this week and they stated there were 10 children in attendance.
Bob Maher is next week’s reader.
Russell Koerwer announced that Gloria Leibig (President-Elect) has been invited to be on the Committee for the Abington Pal Festival this year representing our Club.
Pullar’s Pot :
Lucy Sharp indicated she went down to Virginia for Mother’s Day last weekend.
Joseph Hughes put a dollar in stating this was his 36th event for his 39th birthday. Our Club Members all sang Happy Birthday to Joe.
Russell Koerwer put a dollar in stating he attended his 35th Abington High School Reunion at the Hilton Garden’s Inn and 160 folks were in attendance.
(Note: Russ graduated in the Class of 1964. Way to go Russ.)
Dr. Bert Kreger (Our Kiwanian of the Year dude) put a $1.00 for Jack Founds. Jack helped Bert with his plumbing problem. Thank you Jack.
Also, (put in another dollar) telling all of us about his adventure to a restaurant in Edison, N. J. (His son took him there). The restaurant was
Called Harold’s New York Style Deli. The sandwiches were huge, enjoyable, and unbelievable. They ordered only one bowl of Matzo Ball Soup
And it fed his entire family. He highly recommends it.
Bert also won the 50/50 and donated it back to the Club for our “Christmas” Party.
Upcoming Programs:
5/21/09 Terry Blau Pine Valley Seniors
5/28/09 Sgt. John Slavin, Ofr. Mike Moore & K-9 Damon from the Cheltenham Twp. K-9 Team – Demonstrators for the Unit.
Gloria, introduced our guest speaker, Kathy Thyberg of CHC.
Kathy, ironically knows our Carol Godfrey, as Carol is her Realtor & is selling her house. (Made her feel very comfortable, too.)
Kathy gave a very interesting and fascinating presentation about what happens to teens when they become pregnant. Childbirth & Parenting
Programs are all part of CHC.
Kathy left us with some interesting handouts about her organization.
We presented Kathy with one of our usual tee shirts in thanks for coming out & speaking to our Club Members.
We then saluted the Flag and ended the meeting!
Respectfully submitted,
Gloria A. Leibig,
President Elect ’09.
06-02-2009 15:50:06 Posted by: Stuart Tollen |
4/30/09
Stuart Tollen, editor
Pres. Anne opened the meeting and asked Joe McHugh to give the invocation. The On Time Name Badge winner was Bob Maher. We had three quests with us today. Bill & Addie Bracy, our prospective new members and MaryEllen Fitzgerald, our guest speaker from the Breathing Room Foundation. They were greetedin traditional fashion.
Free Announcements:
Pres.Anne announced that today is Kiwanis Skip-a-Meal Day. She then passed out a canister and we all donated to the cause.
Get your Mother's Day Flower Orders in as soon as possible to Russ.$20 per order. Pick up will be at St. Mark's Church on Friday May 8th. Once they arrive we will notify everyone by
e-mail.
I announced that we made a profit of $1062 on the Ad book that we did for our 60th Anniversary. It was a lot of work,by worth it.
I also announced that the Jenkintown Summer Sunset 5k Run will be held on Tuesday June 23 at 7pm and we need your help. We have raised only $3200 this year well below last year's total of $5050. so if you can sponsor or on someone who might want to for $350 we can still get them on the t-shirt. Also I need everyone to help out as a volunteer. Last year we were caughht off guard by the number of runners-350 which was almost double what we usually had. We need to be better prepared this year. So please save the date.
Gloria announced the upcoming speakers for the month of May:
5/7- is a Board Meeting as well as Kevin E. Thomas, Exec. Director Kiwanis Inter. Pa. District (He’s aware of the Board Meeting
5/14-Ms. Kathy Thyberg- Program Director, Children, Home & Community Association (Known as CHC) in Montgomery County.
5/21-Ms. Terry Blau or her associate of Pine Valley Seniors – (More info to follow as we get closer to the speaker’s date)
5/28- Sgt. John Slavin, Officer Mike Moore and K-9 Cop “Damon”, demonstrating K-9 Training (Dog is coming to our meeting)
Pres. Anne read a letter from Dave Davies stating that the Bulgarian Orphange Program is ending. Lack of club sponsorship and Kiwanis International Support jsut some of the many reasons.
Joe Quigley announced that The Phillies Home Run for Heart program is once again looking for volunteers on May 20 and May 21. If you are contact Joe or Deborah Dixon (610-234-2415) or Deb.Dixon@heart.org It's a great time and a good cause.
Pres. Anne gave us a breif update on the Div 21 Council Meeting and Region 7 Meeting that she attended this past Saturday. It was good, however attendance was down.
Pullar's Pot:
Joe Quigley-will be running in the Broad St Run this Sunday- all are welcome to come and watch.
Gloria Leibig announced that she is in the World Affairs Council and this Monday Condleezza Rice will be speaking. I will tell you more next week.
Bert Kreger-wanted to "Thank" everyone for making the 60th Anniversary party so special. He was really touched and surprised with the honors.
50/50 Winner- Bob Maher
06-02-2009 15:48:46 Posted by: Stuart Tollen |
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