1/12/12

Stu Tollen, editor

Pres. Gloria opened the meeting and asked Tim Barnes to give the invocation. Ed Foy was our On Time Name Badge Loser today. We had several guests with us today: Speaker Greg Fajt from the Pa. Gaming Commission, his sister Marsha, Doug Harbach also from the Pa Gaming Commission and Ethel O'Dea from Penn State Abington. They of course were greeted in our typical fashion.

We recited the Kiwanis Defining Statement


Free Announcements:


Jenkintown Kiwanis Club is proud to announce it’s ninth Valentine’s Day Rose Sale. Long-stemmed  roses with water tubes attached and boxed can be yours for $20 a dozen. 
Deadline is Thursday February 2, 2012 and all orders must be paid for in advance. They will be ready for pick up on Monday Feb 13th at Russ's Office. Please make out checks to,
“Kiwanis Foundation of Jenkintown, PA” or you can purchase them online using PayPal at: http://www.jenkintownkiwanis.com/calendar.php
I have enclosed a flyer for you to use if need be.

 Pres. Gloria announced that the death of Michael "Mike" Schaefer, son of Past Gov. Willi Schaefer and brother of Past Lt Gov. Liz  Schaefer and Past Lt Gov. Marty  Schaefer
There are few details other than he had a heart attack.  He and his family lived in Maine.  There may be a memorial service here in the future.  Liz is asking the club members, Division 21 and the Pennsylvania District to send a note or make a call to Willie as he and Liesel are taking it very hard. Thanks.

Bert announced that he read to 5 children today at the Abington Library

Upcoming Readers:
1/19-Munn Steelman
1/26-Bob Maher


Anne Lotz reports that she is working on upcoming programs and if you know of anyone potential speakers please let her know.

Upcoming Programs:
1/19-Open
1/26-Open
2/2-Board Meeting

I reported on the Jenkintown Summer Sunset 5K run wich we set for Tuesday June 19th so please mark your calendars as we will need everyone's help to make this one the best to date. Bob Maher and I will attend a Race Day Directors Meeting in Ambler on Sat. 14th and will report back to the club at our next meeting.

Munn Steelman reported that he and Mimi took 15 Aktion Clubbers to Peddlar's Village for some shopping and lunch about two weeks ago. It was a very nice outing.

District/Division/Region 7 Business/ International Business:

Division Kiwanis of Year Award and Division Meeting:  Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 at Glenside VFW. 5:30p Division Meeting. Dinner is at 6:30 p. Cost is $15 pp.There will be a Division 21 Council Meeting prior to the dinner


Mid-Winter Conference:  March 3, 2012 at Penn State Hotel, State College, PA. 9a –4:30p with lunch, coffee and beverage. Cost is $65. Registration starts at 7:30a. A bus will be available. Location and time TBD.


District Convention:  August 16-19,2012 at IUP in Indiana, PA.


The International Convention will be in New Orleans from June 27, 2012 to July 1, 1012 and in Vancouver from June 26, 2013 to June 30, 1013. Registration is now open.

The International Worldwide Service Project is to raise $110 M over the next 5 years to fill the funding gap required to provide an estimated 387 million doses of the tetanus vaccine. For information on “The Eliminate Project” go to http://www.theeliminateproject.org/http://www.theeliminateproject.org/.

The PA District has pledged $2.4 million over the next 4 years.


Pullar's Pot:

Gloria spoke about Dinning for Women as they meet recently and the topic was Nepal. It was very interesting yet distrubing as human trafficing is an ongoing problem there.



Program:

Pres.Gloria introduced our guest speaker, PA gaming Commissioner Greg Fajt. Greg spoke about legalized gambling in PA. It was a very interesting and enlightening program.



Quote of the Week:

The trouble with the rat race is that even if you win, you're still a rat.
Lily Tomlin

01-19-2012 10:21:37    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

1/5/12
Stu Tollen, editor


Pres. Gloria opend the meeting and asked Time Barnes to give the invocation. Bob Maher was our On Time Name Badge Loser today.
We recited the Kiwanis defining statement. We had no guests with us today. Gloria wanted to wish everyone a Happy & Healthy New Year.

Free Announcements:

Jack waite noted that he read to 7-10 children this morning at the Abington Library.

Upcoming Readers:
1/12- Bert Kreger
1/19-Munn Steelman
1/26-Bob Maher

Pres. Gloria announced that on 1/12 we will have as our guest speaker, Greg Fajt from the Pa. Gaming Commission.  He is bringing guests with him too.  Please try to attend as this should be an interesting topic.

Anne Lotz reports that she is working on upcoming programs and if you know of anyone potential speakers please let her know.

Upcoming Programs:
1/12- Gregory C. Fajt, Commissioner for Gaming in Pa.
1/19-Open
1/26-Open
2/2-Board Meeting

Lt. Gov. Ann sent out an e-mail about the upcoming Kiwanian of the Year Dinner:

Division 21 Kiwanian of the Year for 2010 – 2011
 
Date:              Wednesday February 15, 2011
 
Location:        North Penn VFW 676
                        2519 Jenkintown Road
                        Glenside, PA, 19038–3713

Time:             5:30

Cost:               ?
 
There will be a Division 21 Council Meeting prior to the dinner

Carol Godfrey reported on the Pizza Party with Santa at the JDN. All went well, the kids were great, we had enough presents, the pizza was good. Went very smoothly and we got a "Thank You" note from Jenkintown Day Nursery.

I reported on the Jenkintown Summer Sunset 5K run wich we set for Tuesday June 19th so please mark your calendars as we will need everyone's help to make this one the best to date. The committee is set to meet again on Tuesday Jan.17th from 8:30-9:30.

Russ noted that he spoke with Robbie, and he is all set to do the Valentine's Day Roses for us again. I will work on a flyer, but we are selling them once again for $20 a doz. and pick up will be at Russ's office on Monday Feb. 13th. More info to follow. Anne Lotz will see if the Circle K Club wants to join us in the sale.

Pullar's Pot:
Mike Czerwonka announced that his son Peter got his wisdom teeth pulled two days prior to Christmas, and everyone in the family was allergic to the tree so they had to get rid   of it. All really in all just a crazy holiday. Mike announced it was his birthday, so we all sang to him. Anne Lotz announced that she was sorry to have missed the last few meetings. She is struggling with her new glasses, as she has never needed them before. Wanted to "Thank Russ" for the great party. Gloria put a dollar in to say that she is watching Kaden, a chocolate lab, for Ed Foy's brother Dan. Dan recently rescued him and he has been just a pleasure to have. (Oliver better watch out.)

50/50:
I was the lucky winner today and donated it all back to the club.

Quote of the week:

Life is an adventure in forgiveness.
Norman Cousins

01-19-2012 10:19:59    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

12/8/11
Stu Tollen, editor



Pres. Gloria opened the meeting and asked Tim Barnes to give the invocation. George Kelly was the On Time Name Badge loser today. We had two guests with us today Marty Schaefer from the Southampton Club and Mary Czerwonka. Both were greeted in song.

Free Announcements:

           
Jack Waite read this week at the Abington Free Library & he said he read to 30-35  children. 

Upcoming Drop in Story Readers:

12/15-Rowland
12/22-Christmas Break-no readers
12/29-New Years Break-no readers


Munn reminded everyone about the Breakfast with Santa at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 235 Limekiln Pike in Glenside, Pa. on 12/10/11 (Sat.) at 8:30 A. M. till 11:30 A. M. Cost @$6.00.

 Anne Lotz filled us in on Rubey's Kids Hoilday Party. They expect 500 kids and 400 volunteers for this event.

I announced that we will be holding our first Jenkintown Summer Sunset 5K run meeting on Dec. 20th at 8am at Gloria's office. She has the conference room reserved for us. All are invited to attend.

Munn announced that he and Mimi went to the Kiwanis Club of Old York Rd. Annual Breakfast at the Eastern Center for Arts and Technology on Dec. 4th. It was really good, and they raised a good bit of money.


Upcoming Programs:
12/15-Jenkintown Day Nursery Pizza Party-11:30 start time!
12/22- Meeting at the Drake Tavern
12/29- Meeting at the Drake Tavern
1/5- Board Meeting
1/12- Gregory C. Fajt, Commissioner for Gaming in Pa.


Just a reminder that on 12/22 &12/29 we will be meeting at the Drake Tavern-so don't come to the Church those days or you will be very lonely.

Jen Vare reports on the MidCounty Kiwanis Christmas Party on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15th!  I apologize for the late notice, but if anyone can join us we would love to have you visit for some Holiday Cheer, appetizer or dinner!  We will be paying our own way according to what you order. PLace: Chap's Taproom and Sports Grill in Jeffersonville. Time 7PM
 

 Carol Godfrey reminded everyone of  the JDN Pizza Party with Santa.Do not bring your presents to the Day Nursery, as all the sorting and labeling goes on prior. Gloria assured everyone the pizza's have been ordered with Bella Pizza & will be delivered to the Jenkintown Day Nursery @ 11:30 A. M. on Thursday the 15th day of December.  Santa is ready to go as he spoke with Tim, as is the paper goods, candy, and juice.

 Reminder:  On Saturday 12/11/11 we are having the annual Christmas Party at Russ Koerwer's home.  Russ has set the time at 4:00 P. M. on Sunday while it is still daylight & easier to locate his home in  Talamore. 

 50/50 WINNER:  Mary Czerwonka who took the money.

 

PULLER'S POT:  Bert Kreger wanted to thank the club for anniversary card. They just celebrated 59 years. Anne Lotz put in $5 to say that they had their first overnight stay with her granddaughter. She was a pure angel and has no idea why her kids complain about her. I put in $5 to say that Melinda & I will have to miss the party at Russ's as we will be in Maryland for a swim meet for Cooper. It's supposed to be the fastest meet on the east coast so we will see how he does. Riley recently tried out for the Sandy Run Middle School Musical. It's open to all 7th and 8th graders. They are doing Beauty & the Beast. He tried out for the Beast role--just found out that he got it!!
 

President Gloria introduced our Guest Speaker, Marty Schaefer who is here today to speak about the new world wide Kiwanis project- ELIMINATE. He showed a brief video on how we can help to eliminate neonatal tetanus. Once again we are partnering with Unicef to help eliminate this awful disease. Kiwanis hopes to raise $110 million to help save and protect millions of mothers and babies from maternal and neonatal tetanus. He spoke about ways that our own club could help and how we can make a pledge over a five year period. It was a good program even though we had some technical problems with the souind system, Marty did a great job.

 

01-19-2012 10:19:44    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

12/1/11


President Gloria Leibig called the meeting to order.  The On time named badge winner was Mr. Munn Steelman. Bob Maher gave the invocation.

 President Gloria asked everyone to recite the Kiwanis Defining Statement.   We had three visitors today-   Jim Zinkand & his Wife Sharon Zinkand, and Joan Fezmire-Pittenger - Willow Lakes Retirement Residence (Guest of Anne Lotz). All Three visitors were greeted in "song" .

Free Announcements:

           
Bob Maher read this week at the Abington Free Library & he said he read to 6 small children. 

Upcoming Drop in Story Readers:

12/1-Steelman
12/8-Waite
12/15-Rowland
12/22-Christmas Break-no readers
12/29-New Years Break-no readers


Munn gave a report about the Banquet of Thanks.  He told us everyone thought it was the best dinner served to date.  Rizzo's catering outdid themselves this year.  We had an inner Club.

He reminded everyone about the Breakfast with Santa at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 235 Limekiln Pike in Glenside, Pa. on 12/10/11 (Sat.) at 8:30 A. M. till 11:30 A. M. Cost @$6.00.

 Barry Rowland gave his comments about the Kiwanis Club of Glenside's Distinguished Community Service Award Banquet at Manufacturer's CC.  He spoke glowingly of our (JKC's) president impromptu  speech about the projects the Jenkintown Kiwanis Club has done in the past year. 

  Anne Lotz filled us in on the Kiwanis Club of Lansdale's Annual Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast.  We had another inner-club that was well represented by JKC.

 Gloria gave a brief overview of the Region 7 Fall Conference held in Eagleville, Pa. That counts as two interclubs- one for the Div. Council Meeting, as well as the region 7 meeting. 

Upcoming Programs:
12/8- Marty Schaefer-Eliminate Project-He is going  to give our club a presentation on the "Eliminate" Project (video presentation)
12/15-Jenkintown Day Nursery Pizza Party
12/22- Meeting at the Drake Tavern
12/29- Meeting at the Drake Tavern
1/5- Board Meeting
1/12- Gregory C. Fajt, Commissioner for Gaming in Pa.


Just a reminder that on 12/22 &12/29 we will be meeting at the Drake Tavern-so don't come to the Church those days or you will be very lonely.

Jen Vare wrote- Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Everyone!
 
My apologies as I "borrow" my old Divisional email list and LTG Ann's current list to try and contact as many Kiwanians as I possibly can!  Please read the Mid-County Kiawnis Weekly Update, but take particular interest in our Christmas Party on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15th!  I apologize for the late notice, but if anyone can join us we would love to have you visit for some Holiday Cheer, appetizer or dinner!  We will be paying our own way according to what you order.  I know many of you have already met this week so please forward this along to your club members via email.
 
Please RSVP by MONDAY using the meetup calendar or respond to me or midcountykiwanis@gmail.com! 
Hope to see you Thursday!


 Carol Godfrey reminded everyone to bring in their gifts no later than 12/8/11 to the Club.  Meanwhile, if you want to bring them earlier deliver them to Anne Lotz's Prudential Realty Office in Jenkintown.

 Gloria assured everyone the pizza's have been ordered with Bella Pizza & will be delivered to the Jenkintown Day Nursery @ 11:30 A. M. on Thursday the 15th day of December.  Remember,
 Green for Girls, Red for boys & Blue for neutral. 

  Reminder:  On Saturday 12/11/11 we are having the annual Christmas Party at Russ Koerwer's home.  Russ has set the time at 4:00 P. M. on Sunday while it is still daylight & easier to locate his home in  Talamore.  He is sending directions and his home phone number on a special e-mail message to all of us.  Pls RSVP to him ASAP so he can inform the Caterer as to the correct headcount.

 50/50 WINNER: This week's winner was Gloria A. Leibig & she donated it toward the Christmas Party cost. 

 

PULLER'S POT:  Carol Godfrey put a dollar in to say she attended the YMCA’s Gobble Wobble 5K Run.  Over 3000 runner/walkers attended …It was a huge event.  Very successful.

 

President Gloria introduced our Guest Speaker, Jim Zinkand.  He was greeted in our traditional song (as usual).  He gave his presentation on his Club’s Golf Outing to benefit amputee veterans

That will be held on Monday June 11, 2012.  All are invited to attend. He asked our Club to help him in the support of raising funds to benefit the Kiwanis Children’s Charities as well.  He left a few of his brochure & a fish bowel for collection of $$$ toward this effort.  This is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of the Upper Main Line.  Note:  He loved our songs.  He encouraged our Club to share the songs with the other Kiwanis Club.  (He was impressed!).

 

We closed this meeting with the “Pledge of Allegiance  to The Flag of this U. S. of America.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Gloria A. Leibig

President 2011/2012.

12-15-2011 09:52:52    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

11/17/11

Stu Tollen, editor


Pres. Gloria opened and asked  Bob Maher to give the invocation. We had one guest with us Steve Spindler from the JCA & Hiway Theatre . Steve was greeted in traditional fashion.
The Kiwanis Defining statement was then recited.

Free Announcements:
 Munn Steelman reported that he read today to 10-12 kids.

Upcoming Drop in Story Readers:

11/24-Thanksgiving-no readers
12/1-Steelman
12/8-Waite
12/15-Rowland
12/22-Christmas Break-no readers
12/29-New Years Break-no readers


Region 7 Fall Conference
Please join us for the Region 7 Fall Conference, Saturday November 19, 2011. To date only Gloria and I are attending.


Pres. Gloria wanted to remind us that Marty Ewer from the Glenside Club invited us to attend the 52nd Glenside Interservice Club Council's Distinguished Community Service Award Banquet. It will be held at Manufacturers Golf and Country Club tonight. He also invited us to nominate someone from our club and gave Pres. Gloria all the information. Gloria and Russ, George, and Barry are planning on going

Also she reminded us about the Lansdale Kiwanis Thanksgiving Breakfast Interclub: Wed. Nov. 23 at 7:30AM at the William Penn Inn contact Bob Smyrl if interested in going. Cost is $15. To date it looks like Gloria, Kurt, Bob Smyrl, Tim Barnes and Barry Rowland are going.

Munn announced that the Aktion Club Banquet of Thanks will be on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at  6PM at the Abington High School. The cost is $15. More info to follow. Looks like Ann & Bill Lotz, Munn & Mimi Steelman, Gloria, and Carol are going to date.  Munn also announced that the the Aktion Club is holding their Breakfast with Santa on Saturday Dec.10, 2011at the KNight of Columbus Hall, in Glenside. it runs from 8:30 till 11:30AM and the cost is  Adults-$6, Kids2-10yrs old $4 and Kids 1yr old and under are free.

I announced for Carol Godfrey that the Jenkintown Day Nursery Pizza Party with Santa will be held on  Dec.15th at 11:30AM. She reports that she has 24 gifts left over and that they have 90 kids. So each member needs to buy 5 gifts for the children. Remember Green for Girls, Red for Boys, Blue for Both.Gloria has contaced Bella's about the 35 pizzas needed.Please try to get the present in by 12/1 or 12/8 at the latest. Bring them to club meetings, or you can drop them off at Prudential Fox & Roach in Jenkintown and Anne Lotz will collect them.

Kiwanis Club of Old York Rd. is holding their Annual Breakfast at the Eastern Center for Arts and Technology on Dec. 4th. The cost is $6 per person and the time is 8-11:30 AM.

Russ Koerwer announced that our Holiday Party will be at his house on Sunday Dec. 11 from 4pm on. More info to follow.

Anne Lotz announced that Rubey's Kids are preparing for their Annual Holiday Party. It will be held on Sat. 12/10 . They are expecting 500 kids and they need 300 volunteers. If you want to help please contact Anne and bring ear plugs.

Pres. Gloria wanted to say Happy Thanksgiving everyone! She also wanted to wish Happy Belated Birthday to Russ and Bert.

Just a reminder that on 12/22 &12/29 we will be meeting at the Drake Tavern-so don't come to the Church those days or you will be very lonely.


50/50 Winner- Bob Maher who donated it all back to the club

Pullar's Pot: Russ put in a buck to say that he is going to Williamsburg, VA as he won a reaffle recently. Also he noted that he had a big birthday and had a surprise party at Barbara's as well as his own house. His liver is recovering nicely. He can now ride the train for a dollar.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:25 P.M. I put in a dollar to reprt that swim meets have started. we spent the weekend in Allentown and Riley had the big day by dropping over 8 sec in the 200yd. breaststroke. Cooper seems to easing into the season as most of the older kids do.

Program:

Steve Spindler gave us a very timely update on what is next for the JCA, now that the BID is over. He would like to see it promote Jenkintown's strentgh and oppurtunities as well as a place to live and shop. They still have their 501C3 status and some funds that they can use as seed money. It would now be a all volunteer organization and board. They would like to maintain the run and arts festival as their major fund raisers. He is very hopeful that they can do it.

Quote of the Week:

One-fifth of the people are against everything all the time.
Robert Kennedy

12-15-2011 09:49:54    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

11/10/11
Stu Tollen, editor



The meeting was called to order by Pres. Gloria at 12:15 P.M.  Kurt Hunsberger gave the invocation. Bert Kreger was our On Time Name Badge Winner today.
We recited the Kiwanis Defining Statement.
 
Free Announcements:
 Bert Kreger reported that he read today to 25-30 kids.

Upcoming Drop in Story Readers:

11/17-Maher
11/24-Thanksgiving

 Pres. Gloria reminded us about the:

Region 7 Fall Conference
Please join us for the Region 7 Fall Conference, Saturday November 19, 2011

Location:              Chapps Taproom & Sports Grill
                             2509 W Main St, (Ridge Pike, E of Trooper Road/ Route 363)
Eagleville PA 19403
Continental breakfast & a light lunch will be offered. Event cost: $14
 
8:30                            Registration
9:00                            Welcome
9:05 – 9:20                Address by Governor Cathy Szymanski
9:25–10:10                Guest Speaker, Reverdy Rhodes – Community Service Foundation
10:15–10:55              Guest Speaker, Marty Schaefer – The Eliminate Project
11:00–11:45              Breakout – Division Council Meetings
11:45–12:25              Lunch
12:30                          Presentations of Gifts to Governor Cathy,
Final Words, Accolades, Etc.
1:00                            Adjourn
Any Region Member is invited to attend!!!!
This Conference is Governor Cathy’s Official Visit.
Please bring your Club Gift for her.
 
Please RSVP, By November 5^th
 
Division 21       Ann Doerffel                 amdoerfell@verizon.net215–942–0103 or 267–566–0431
 
E-mail from Lt. Gov. Ann:
Several members have asked about Gov Cathy's "Club Gift".  The Division sends out an invoice to each club.  It asks for $20 per club as Division dues.  The Lt Gov / Gov gift is figured on membership numbers.  For example:  Southampton has 28 members; $1.50 per member is asked for this "gift", so Southampton would send $1.50 x 28 = $42.  If you have any questions, please contact either me or Division 21 Treasurer Marty Schaefer at Marty494@aol.com.  Again Presidents, Secretaries & Treasurers by consenting to your leadership role, please take to lead and encourage your club to attend the Region 7 Fall Conference & Official Governor Visit.
There will be a Division 21 Council Meeting  Division 21 Treasurer Marty Schaefer will be giving a briefing on the ELIMINATE Project. So, let's have a great turn out!!!!!!!

         
Pres. Gloria wanted to remind us that Marty Ewer from the Glenside Club invited us to attend the 52nd Glenside Interservice Club Council's Distinguished Community Service Award Banquet. It will be held at Manufacturers Golf and Country Club on Nov. 17th. He also invited us to nominate someone from our club and gave Pres. Gloria all the information. Gloria and Russ are planning on going to date.

Also she reminded us about the Lansdale Kiwanis Thanksgiving Breakfast Interclub: Wed. Nov. 23 at 7:30AM at the William Penn Inn contact Bob Smyrl if interested in going. Cost is $15. To date it looks like Gloria, Kurt, Bob Smyrl, Tim Barnes and Barry Rowland are going.

Pres. Gloria announced that  through our website we were contacted by Audrey Futchko from National Penn who is interested in joining the club. Gloria is following up on that lead.

I announced that also through the website I was contacted by Zorina Mikhelson, who is an Audiologist from Salus University who is interested in speaking to our club. Anne Lotz is following up on that lead. I also reported that I spoke with Fred Kaplan Meyer from the Hiway Theatre and they are thrilled to be working with us on the Children's Matinee Series. He will e-mail me an invoice so that we can make our donation.

Carol Godfrey reports that she and Gloria went to the Breathing Room Foundation Brunch recently and it was very well done. Some very touching stories were told. Carol also won two raffles.

Munn announced that the Aktion Club Banquet of Thanks will be on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 6PM at the Abington High School. The cost is $15. More info to follow.

Ed Foy had the final tally for us from Peanut Day: We made $545 total. The #1 cash collector was: Carol Godfrey with $127.32  She was once again awarded the Golden Peanut -two years in a row now. Munn Steelman was the Non-cash award winner as he had several buttons and a cross in his canister.

Carol Godfrey reports that the Jenkintown Day Nursery Pizza Party with Santa will be held on  Dec.15th at 11:30AM. She reports that she has 24 gifts left over and that they have 90 kids. So each member needs to buy 5 gifts for the children. Remember Green for Girls, Red for Boys, Blue for Both.


50/50 Winner- Bert Kreger who donated it all back to the club

Pullar's Pot: Bert Kreger put a dollar in the pot to say that it was nice to be double winner today.Also it was his 86th birthday yesterday and they went out to dinner with a friend to celebrate. Kurt put a dollar in to say it's nice to be here. Jena was inducted into the National Honor Society last night. She also recently got a job at Rydal Park in Food Service, Katie is working at the front desk at the Abington YMCA , so you may she here there if you go. Anne Lotz put a dollar in the pot  to say that it was her granddaughter's first birthday last week and that is why she missed our meeting. Annabelle is doing fine. Gloria put in a dollar to say that she had a wonderful time  at the Dinning for Women meeting last night. Linda Richardson hosted at the Mediation Center and it was wonderful. Mike Czerwonka put in a dolor to report that last week around 10-10:30 PM his doorbell rang and it was some kid  who was looking for the Human Rights Advocacy Group. Mike called the police when he won't leave, but when they got there the kid was now bothering his neighbor. Be careful out there.
 
The meeting was adjourned at 1:25 P.M.

11-17-2011 10:45:16    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

11/3/11
Stu Tollen, editor


The meeting was called to order by Pres. Gloria at 12:15 p.m.  Bob Maher gave the invocation. Anne Lotz was our On Time Name Badge Loser today. We had one guest with us today- Nancy Possel from the League of Women Voters. Nancy spoke briefly and handed out Voter's Guides and reminded us all to vote. We then took some photos of her visit.
 
We recited the Kiwanis Defining Statement.
 
Free Announcements:
 Mike Czerwonka announced that Barry Rowland read today and there were 35-40 kids present

Upcoming Drop in Story Readers:

11/10-Kreger
11/17-Maher
11/24-Thanksgiving

Munn reports that the Aktion Club went to Burholme Park recently to play mini-golf. They had 14 members in the outing and all had fun. Munn also announced that on Nov. 22 the Aktion Club is holding their annual Banquet of Thanks at Abington High School- 6PM start. They are currently looking for a speaker. More info to follow.

Region 7 Fall Conference
Please join us for the Region 7 Fall Conference, Saturday November 19, 2011

Location:              Chapps Taproom & Sports Grill
                             2509 W Main St, (Ridge Pike, E of Trooper Road/ Route 363)
Eagleville PA 19403
Continental breakfast & a light lunch will be offered. Event cost: $14
 
8:30                            Registration
9:00                            Welcome
9:05 – 9:20                Address by Governor Cathy Szymanski
9:25–10:10                Guest Speaker, Reverdy Rhodes – Community Service Foundation
10:15–10:55              Guest Speaker, Marty Schaefer – The Eliminate Project
11:00–11:45              Breakout – Division Council Meetings
11:45–12:25              Lunch
12:30                          Presentations of Gifts to Governor Cathy,
Final Words, Accolades, Etc.
1:00                            Adjourn
Any Region Member is invited to attend!!!!
This Conference is Governor Cathy’s Official Visit.
Please bring your Club Gift for her.
 
Please RSVP, ByNovember 5^th
 
Division 21       Ann Doerffel                 amdoerfell@verizon.net215–942–0103 or 267–566–0431
 
 
E-mail from Lt. Gov. Ann:
Several members have asked about Gov Cathy's "Club Gift".  The Division sends out an invoice to each club.  It asks for $20 per club as Division dues.  The Lt Gov / Gov gift is figured on membership numbers.  For example:  Southampton has 28 members; $1.50 per member is asked for this "gift", so Southampton would send $1.50 x 28 = $42.  If you have any questions, please contact either me or Division 21 Treasurer Marty Schaefer at Marty494@aol.com. 

Again Presidents, Secretaries & Treasurers by consenting to your leadership role, please take to lead and encourage your club to attend the Region 7 Fall Conference & Official Governor Visit.

There will be a Division 21 Council Meeting

Division 21 Treasurer Marty Schaefer will be giving a briefing on the ELIMINATE Project.

So, let's have a great turn out!!!!!!!

         
Pres. Gloria wanted to remind us that Marty Ewer from the Glenside Club invited us to attend the 52nd Glenside Interservice Club Council's Distinguished Community Service Award Banquet. It will be held at Manufacturers Golf and Country Club on Nov. 17th. He also invited us to nominate someone from our club and gave Pres. Gloria all the information. Gloria and Russ are planning on going to date.

Pres. Gloria announced that Peanut Day went very smoothly and it looks like we did well. Ed Foy reports that he should have some final numbers for us next week. We will present the Golden Peanut Award at that time to the lucky winner.

Pres. Gloria reported that she and Missy did go up to Hatboro to prepare the rose boxes and had a good time. Munn picked up our roses and for that we "Thank" him. Gloria gave Nichole down at the WaWa a box of roses to say "Thank You" from the club.


50/50 Winner- Mike Czerwonka who donated it all back to the club

Pullar's Pot: Mike Czerwonka put a dollar in the pot to say that the 1999 Bonneville that his son Micheal was driving to school started to nickle and dime him and it finally died recently.
Gloria put a dollar in the pot to say that after the snowfall recently she put her puppy Oliver out in the yard, but she didn't know at the time that the snow melted and slid down the roof and landed by her back gate. The weight of the snow popped open the gate and Oliver got out. After searching all over for him, she found him down on Runnymeade playing with a group of kids. He was not very happy going home.

 
The meeting was adjourned at 1:25 p.m.

11-10-2011 09:09:30    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

10/20/11
Stu Tollen, editor


The meeting was called to order by President Gloria at 12:15 p.m.  Jack Founds gave the invocation. Lt gov. Anne was our guest and she was greeted in song. I was the On Time Name Badge loser this week.
 
We recited the Kiwanis Defining Statement.
 
Free Announcements:

Pres. Gloria announced that we received an invitation from the Philadelphia University Circle K Club to attend their Halloween Charter Day on Tuesday 10/25 from 12:30-2:00PM. Direction:Philadelphia University, 4200 Henry Ave, Phila. 19144,  Tuttleman Center                            
Google directions:  Washington Lane south to Germantown, left to School House Lane, follow across Henry Ave 
 Make the next left onto the road Vaux Street and make the next immediate left.  You will be pulling into the parking lot of the building Tuttleman (it’s fairly new and huge so it’s hard to miss).  We will be having our party on the second floor, room 211. 

Finally Gloria announced that she spoke with WaWa and were are all set for Peanut Day on Friday Oct. 28th. Need volunteers to help with this cause. We discussed not using the peanuts , but instead using Halloween candy as it's so much cheaper. A sign up sheet was passed around and will be available next week as well.

Marty Schaefer e-mailed me to remind us all that they need help making the boxes for the roses-Wedesday night 10/26-5:30PM at McMakcin's Garage in Hatboro. They will be assembling the roses the next morning 10/27 at 6:30AM at the same location. We need to help out as we did order 12 boxes of roses. Also we need someone from the club to pick them up on Thursday and bring them to the meeting. If you can help out please let Gloria or I know via e-mail.

 Bob Maher read today at the Library and reported that there were 20-25 kids present. Bert Kreger read last week and reported 20-25 kids present as well.

Upcoming Drop in Story Readers:

10/27-Steelman

Munn Steelman reported that recently 12 Aktion Club members went to Chestnut Hill Genesis nursing home and made Halloween crafts with about 9 residents.

Lt. Gov Ann joined us for lunch and inducted our Board of Directors for 2011-2013:Carol Godfrey, Bert Kreger, Munn Steelman.

She then installed our Officers for the 2011-2012 year:
Pres: Gloria Leibig
Pres. Elect- Jack Founds
Treasrer: Ed Foy
Secretary: Stu Tollen
Past Pres: Anne Lotz



50/50 Winner- Anne Lotz, who donated it all to Ofc. Rocky.

Pullar's Pot: Michael Czerwonka put a dollar into the pot to tell us about Peter and High School. Jack Founds put in a dollar to announce that his daughter had her baby last week a baby girl-Lauraleigh Rose. All are doing well. Carol Godfrey put in a dollar to announce that her granddaughter Carly turned three last week. I announced that we had to put our 4yr old black lab Zeke down as he was in kidney failure due to lyme's disease. Lt Gov Anne. reported that she recently had to put her 14 yr old cat Simba down due to kidney disease. She has gotten two new kittens.



 
The meeting was adjourned at 1:05 p.m.

11-03-2011 08:48:42    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

10/13/11
Stu Tollen, editor


The meeting was called to order by President Gloria at 12:15 p.m.  She asked Pastor Newlin to give the invocation.  Jack Founds was the On Time Name Badge Loser. We had several guests with us today: Pastor Jay Newlin, Marty Ewer fro the Glenside Kiwanis Club, Claire Lippay, and Anne MacHaffie. They were greeted in traditional fashion.
 
We recited the Kiwanis Defining Statement.
 
Free Announcements:

Anne Lotz presented Pastor Newlin with a check for $500 for the Loaves and Fishes Food Cupboard. Pastor Newlin gave us a quick update on their work.

Pres. Gloria announced that we received an invitation from the Philadelphia University Circle K Club to attend their Halloween Charter Day on Tuesday 10/25 from 12:30-2:00PM. Direction:Philadelphia University, 4200 Henry Ave, Phila. 19144,  Tuttleman Center                            
Google directions:  Washington Lane south to Germantown, left to School House Lane, follow across Henry Ave 
 Make the next left onto the road Vaux Street and make the next immediate left.  You will be pulling into the parking lot of the building Tuttleman (it’s fairly new and huge so it’s hard to miss).  We will be having our party on the second floor, room 211. 

It would be nice to have a good showing from our club for them. Anne Lotz has contacted them and agreed that we would provide beverages Hawaiian or fruit punch (a must), iced tea, lemonade, cider (for the Halloween theme) or whatever as well as cut-up fruit or veggies . We also have a Circle K Banner for them as well as other club materials that they well need.
Please try to attend if you can.

Gloria also announced that we will hold our Club Officer Installion for the 2011-2012 year on Oct. 20th. She has invited Lt.Gov. Anne to do this. Please try to attned this meeting.

Finally Gloria announced that she spoke with WaWa and were are all set for Peanut Day on Friday Oct. 28th. Need volunteers to help with this cause. We discussed not using the peanuts , but instead using Halloween candy as it's so much cheaper.

Bob Maher announced that we need to man the Business Expo table this coming week-Oct. 20th from 4-7PM at Salus University. Please try to attend and help out as we need new members and this is a good way for us to get out in the community.

Russ Koerwer announced that we had a good showing for the PAL Food Festival. It was once again a great event. Russ, Anne, Carol and Munn were in attendance. Russ has all the info and candy for the Booth at the Business Expo.

Marty Ewer from the Glenside Club invited us to attend the 52nd Glenside Interservice Club Council's Distinguished Community Service Award Banquet. It will be held at Manufacturers Golf and Country Club on Nov. 17th. He also invited us to nominate someone from our club and gave Pres. Gloria all the information.


Upcoming Drop in Story Readers:

10/20-Maher
10/27-Steelman


Lt. Gov Ann e-mailed us the following info:

1.  A reminder to presidents and treasurers - forward a copy of the 2011-2012 budget.  This budget should already be ready or very close.  It should be approved at the October 2011 Board meeting.

3.  The Region 7 Growth Summit on October 23, 2011 has been cancelled.

4.  The Region 7 Fall Conference & Governor's Visit on November 19, 2011.  Time & Location to be determined.

The International Convention will be in New Orleans from June 27, 2012 to July 1, 1012 and in Vancouver from June 26, 2013 to June 30, 1013.

The International Worldwide Service Project is to raise $110 M over the next 5 years to fill the funding gap required to provide an estimated 387 million doses of the tetanus vaccine. For information on “The Eliminate Project” go to http://www.theeliminateproject.org/http://www.theeliminateproject.org/.

The PA District has pledged $2.4 million over the next 4 years.


50/50 Winner- Anne Lotz, who donated it all back.


Program:

Pres. Gloria introduced Claire Lippay from Jenkintown High School. Claire showed us a powerpoint presentation of her time at the PA  School for Global Entrepreneurship this summer at Lehigh University and thanked us for the donation to help her attend.. It was a very nice program and it seemed that she got a lot out of the experience.

 
The meeting was adjourned at 1:05 p.m.

11-03-2011 08:48:31    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

10/6/11
Stu Tollen, editor


The meeting was called to order by President Gloria at 12:15 p.m.  She asked Jack Founds to give the invocation.  Jack Waite was the On Time Name Badge Loser.
 
We recited the Kiwanis Defining Statement.
 
Free Announcements:

I announced that we have a speaker for 10/13: Claire Lippay. Claire is the Jenkintown student that we helped to attend the PA  School for Global Entrepreneurship this summer at Lehigh University. Claire wil show us a power point presentation of her experience. Her mother, Anne MacHaffie will be in attendance as well.

I also reported that Ben Ginsberg of the JCA dropped off a check for us from the Summer Sunset 5K Run in the amount of $6,839.08. He was unable to come to our meeting today as he was tied up with the BID reauthorization vote.

Pres. Gloria announced that we received an invitation from the Philadelphia University Circle K Club to attend their Halloween Charter Day on Tuesday 10/25 from 12:30-2:00PM. Direction:Philadelphia University, 4200 Henry Ave, Phila. 19144,  Tuttleman Center                            
Google directions:  Washington Lane south to Germantown, left to School House Lane, follow across Henry Ave 
 Make the next left onto the road Vaux Street and make the next immediate left.  You will be pulling into the parking lot of the building Tuttleman (it’s fairly new and huge so it’s hard to miss).  We will be having our party on the second floor, room 211. 

It would be nice to have a good showing from our club for them. Anne Lotz has contacted them and agreed that we would provide beverages Hawaiian or fruit punch (a must), iced tea, lemonade, cider (for the Halloween theme) or whatever as well as cut-up fruit or veggies . We also have a Circle K Banner for them as well as other club materials that they well need.
Please try to attend if you can.

Gloria also announced that we will hold our Club Officer Installion for the 2011-2012 year on Oct. 20th. She has invited Lt.Gov. Anne to do this, but if she is unable to attend then Past Lt. Gov. Munn will do it for us.

Finally Gloria announced that she spoke with WaWa and were are all set for Peanut Day on Friday Oct. 28th. More info to follow.

Jack Founds announced that he will not be here the next few weeks as his daughter is expecting and they are headed down to Virginia to be with her.

Upcoming Drop in Story Readers:

10/13- Kerger
10/20-Maher
10/27-Steelman


Lt. Gov Ann e-mailed us the following info:

1.  Date you would like me to come and do the installation of new officers.  Please make the date before October 31, 2011.  There is no Division Installation as last year.  I do not have the time to plan one and no one came forward to coordinate one.  Along the same stream of thought - we need to set a date for the Division Awards Night. 

2.  A reminder to presidents and treasurers - forward a copy of the 2011-2012 budget.  This budget should already be ready or very close.  It should be approved at the October 2011 Board meeting.

3.  There will be a Region 7 Growth Summit on October 23, 2011 from either 1-4 pm or 2-5 pm.  Location to be determined.  Area Director Lanton Lee will conduct this

4.  The Region 7 Fall Conference & Governor's Visit on November 19, 2011.  Time & Location to be determined.

The International Convention will be in New Orleans from June 27, 2012 to July 1, 1012 and in Vancouver from June 26, 2013 to June 30, 1013.

The International Worldwide Service Project is to raise $110 M over the next 5 years to fill the funding gap required to provide an estimated 387 million doses of the tetanus vaccine. For information on “The Eliminate Project” go to http://www.theeliminateproject.org/http://www.theeliminateproject.org/.

The PA District has pledged $2.4 million over the next 4 years.


Pullar’s Pot:
 
Gloria put a dollar in to say that she attended a JP Morgan Dinner last night which was held in the bank valut of the old First Penn Building. It was very cool. Bob Mhaer put a dollar in to say that if you have a chance go to the Art Museum and check out the Rembrandt exhibit, it's awesome. I put in a dollar to say that it was my birthday yesterday. Carol Godfrey put in a dollar to say that her son Andy also celebrated a birthday yesterday as well.

50/50 Winner- Russ Koerwer, who donated it all back.

 
The meeting was adjourned at 1:05 p.m.

11-03-2011 08:43:39    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

9/29/11
Stu Tollen, editor

Pres. Gloria opened the meeting and asked Jack Founds to give the invocation. Our On Time Name Badge Loser today was Bob Maher.

Free Announcements:
Pres. Gloria passed around several "Thank You" notes that we received from Rubye's Kids for our $250 donation, and the Breathing Room Foundation also for our donation of $250 to help with their backpack project.

Bert Kreger will be our first reader for Drop In Story Time on 10/6/11.

Upon a motion by Godfrey and seconded by Koerwer the club will use Bella's Pizza for our lunches going foward instead of Fiesta. Jack Waite will contact Fiesta and let them know that we will no longer need their services.

Carol Godfrey announced that our Jenkintown Day Nusery Pizza Party with Santa will be on Dec. 15th and they have 90 children once again. More info. to follow as we get closer.

I announced that we will have a Board Meeting on 10/6/11.

Russ Koerwer announced that the PAL Food Festival will be held on Tuesday October 11, from 5:30-8:30PM at Philmount CC and we have 11 free tickets. Russ passed out tickets to those who wanted to go. If you want to attned contact Russ. Alos Russ reminded us about the EMCCC Business Expo on 10/20 at Salus University from 4-7PM. We have booths at both so please try to attend.

Gloria reminded us about Peanut Day. She will contact WAWA about getting permission to use their space once again. We are shotting for Friday Oct. 28th. I will see about ordering peanuts.

Ed Foy announced that we made $210 from the Arts Festival. Ed will not be able to attend the upcoming Board Meeting but he sent us the proposed Budget for 2011-2012 and the Treasurer's Report for Sept. 2011. Please Review and print out for the meeting today.

Anne reports that the upcoming programs are as follows:

Programs:
10/6- Pastor Newlin will accept a check from our club to the food cupboard. Board Meeting
10/13-Claire Lippay-To report on the Pennsylvania School for Global Entrepreneurship at Lehigh University.


Lt. Gov Ann e-mailed us the following info:

1.  Date you would like me to come and do the installation of new officers.  Please make the date before October 31, 2011.  There is no Division Installation as last year.  I do not have the time to plan one and no one came forward to coordinate one.  Along the same stream of thought - we need to set a date for the Division Awards Night. 

2.  A reminder to presidents and treasurers - forward a copy of the 2011-2012 budget.  This budget should already be ready or very close.  It should be approved at the October 2011 Board meeting.

3.  For any club that wants to try for distinguished - the Club President & Club Secretary MUST complete the online CLE training and print the certificate before September 30th. I need a copy with a date before September 30th.  Despite all the messages and phone calls I have made to remind club officers of this, only 5 out of the 22 possible took they on-line and attended went to the round table session.

4.  There will be a Region 7 Growth Summit on October 23, 2011 from either 1-4 pm or 2-5 pm.  Location to be determined.  Area Director Lanton Lee will conduct this

5.  The Region 7 Fall Conference & Governor's Visit on November 19, 2011.  Time & Location to be determined.

A lot of work and time goes into coordinating these visits.  If we want Kiwanis to survive - to grow - to be more vibrant (pulsating with vigor and energy;  to be vigorous; energetic; vital) - help more children - to leave this world in a better place than we found it.  I am asking for just a few hours of your time - you will come away re-energized and ready to grow Kiwanis.

Southhampton Kiwanis reports that Pa District Rose sale is underway

You can order roses now. $18.00 per dozen. Delivery is October 27. Final payment is due October 10. Packing time and place TBD. A sign up sheet was passed around at the meeting.

The International Convention will be in New Orleans from June 27, 2012 to July 1, 1012 and in Vancouver from June 26, 2013 to June 30, 1013.

The International Worldwide Service Project is to raise $110 M over the next 5 years to fill the funding gap required to provide an estimated 387 million doses of the tetanus vaccine. For information on “The Eliminate Project” go to http://www.theeliminateproject.org/http://www.theeliminateproject.org/.

The PA District has pledged $2.4 million over the next 4 years.


Pullar’s Pot:

Russ reported on a recent banking luncheon that he attend at the Wells Fargo Center and they got a backstage tour of the facility.


50/50: russ Koerwer who donated it all back to the club.

11-03-2011 08:42:26    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

9/22/11
Carol Godfrey, editor



The meeting was called to order by President Gloria at 12:15 p.m.  She asked Jack Founds to give the invocation.   Gloria welcomed members Nate Kolb and Barry Rowland in particular. 
 
(There wasn’t any “on time” winner card pulled today)
 
Free Announcements:
Our club has contributed $250. as a sponsor for the Abington YMCA Gobble Wobble upcoming event on Thanksgiving Day.
 
We participated in the Festival of the Arts in Jenkintown by selling pretzels and water at one location and pizza in the brew tent.  The accounting for the event will be prepared for next week’s meeting. 
 
Next week, there will be budget meeting for the coming year after our regular meeting.  Everyone is encouraged to come and participate. 
 
Also next week, Pastor Newlin will accept a check from our club to the food cupboard. Ben Ginsberg from the JCA will be here the following week to present us with a check from the Summer Sunset 5K run.

Lt. Gov Ann e-mailed us the following info:

1.  Date you would like me to come and do the installation of new officers.  Please make the date before October 31, 2011.  There is no Division Installation as last year.  I do not have the time to plan one and no one came forward to coordinate one.  Along the same stream of thought - we need to set a date for the Division Awards Night. 

2.  A reminder to presidents and treasurers - forward a copy of the 2011-2012 budget.  This budget should already be ready or very close.  It should be approved at the October 2011 Board meeting.

3.  For any club that wants to try for distinguished - the Club President & Club Secretary MUST complete the online CLE training and print the certificate before September 30th. I need a copy with a date before September 30th.  Despite all the messages and phone calls I have made to remind club officers of this, only 5 out of the 22 possible took they on-line and attended went to the round table session.

4.  There will be a Region 7 Growth Summit on October 23, 2011 from either 1-4 pm or 2-5 pm.  Location to be determined.  Area Director Lanton Lee will conduct this

5.  The Region 7 Fall Conference & Governor's Visit on November 19, 2011.  Time & Location to be determined.

A lot of work and time goes into coordinating these visits.  If we want Kiwanis to survive - to grow - to be more vibrant (pulsating with vigor and energy;  to be vigorous; energetic; vital) - help more children - to leave this world in a better place than we found it.  I am asking for just a few hours of your time - you will come away re-energized and ready to grow Kiwanis.

Southhampton Kiwanis reports that Pa District Rose sale is underway

You can order roses now. $18.00 per dozen. Delivery is October 27. Final payment is due October 10. Packing time and place TBD. A sign up sheet was passed around at the meeting.

The International Convention will be in New Orleans from June 27, 2012 to July 1, 1012 and in Vancouver from June 26, 2013 to June 30, 1013.

The International Worldwide Service Project is to raise $110 M over the next 5 years to fill the funding gap required to provide an estimated 387 million doses of the tetanus vaccine. For information on “The Eliminate Project” go to http://www.theeliminateproject.org/http://www.theeliminateproject.org/.

The PA District has pledged $2.4 million over the next 4 years.


Pullar’s Pot:
 
Carol Godfrey contributed a $1.00 and told a story about her 13 year old Black Lab having an “old dog vestibular disease” attack which basically is vertigo.  She took him to the Matthew Ryan Veterinary Hospital at Penn and he has fully recovered!
 
Nate Kolb contributed a $1.00 and said he was happy to be with us all.
 
Barry Rowland told about a cruise he and Barbara took from New York to Quebec with a day trip around Newport and Providence on the “Columbia” sailboat.
 
President Gloria read an article about Mayor Nutter and his stance on the youth curfew in Philadelphia.
 
The meeting was adjourned at 1:05 p.m.



A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.
Albert Einstein

11-03-2011 08:41:37    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

9/8/11
Stu Tollen, editor

Pres.-Elect Jack Founds opened the meeting and asked Bob Maher to give the invocation. Our On Time Name Badge Winner was Mike Czerwonka.


Free Announcements:

Munn Steelman reported on the recent PA Kiwanis Convention out in Pittsburgh. Munn noted that 262 voting members were in attendance and that Div. 21 was very well represented. $22,000 was raised with the Div. wide rose sale this past year.Overall the PA District lost 4 clubs, but gained 4 new clubs for a net of 0. Munn noted that next year the convention will be in New Orleans, and 2013 will be in Vancouver.

I reported the the Jenkintown Arts & Brew Fest will be held on Sunday Sept. 18 from 1-6pm. Here is the link for more info: http://www.jenkintownfest.org/
We are all set to have two tables once again, one inside the Brew Tent selling pizza slices from Bella's Pizza and the other out in the food court near the main stage selling soft pretzels and drinks. We need volunteers to do this so please sign up ASAP. Gloria and I will man the Brew Tent so we will need help setting up and manning the pretzel table.

Ben Ginsberg of the JCA asked "Do you think you could ask the Kiwanis to help out with set up for the Arts Festival? It would entail helping with setting up tables, chairs, vendor/artist check-in, etc from 10am until the start of the Fest. It doesn't have to be for that entire duration, but being able to start at 10am is important." So if anyone wants to help out with this contact Jen Stackhouse at: Jen@jenkintown.net

I also noted that on at my office we will be holding our next Wellness Talk: Acupuncture and You    Tuesday, Sept. 20th @ 7:00pm
Considering acupuncture, but not sure if it’s for you? Curious about how this ancient healing modality works?
Get the answers to these and other questions on Tuesday, September 20 at 7:00 when Joan Mondress, LAc, will speak to us about the benefits acupuncture. Here is the link for all the info: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=286896197992379

Pullar's Pot:

Bob Maher spoke about his surprise that he was playing golf with Mike Czerwonka Jr. the other day at HVCC. He didn't recognize him. He also noted that yesterday a 40ft. limb crashed from a near by oak tree and wiped out his side patio where Therese usually sits after school, but luckily she was not there.
Mike Czerwonka noted that Mike Jr. is now in college and Peter is off for a few days as the teachers at Wood are on strike.
Russ Koerwer was in Lake Tahoe for 8 days, but it turned into 10 due to all the storms here. The last two days he spent in Reno.

50/50: The winner was Kurt Hunsberger, who donated it all back to the club.


Quote of the week:

The safe way to double your money is to fold it over once and put it in your pocket.
Kin Hubbard

11-03-2011 08:40:34    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

8/4/11
Bob Maher, editor




The meeting was opened by past President Bob Maher as Gloria Leibig was delayed at work. 
 
        Bob asked Jack Founds to give the invocation.
 
        Our on time named Badge Loser was:      Mrs. Anne Lotz.
 
President Gloria took over the helm & continued with Free announcements:
 
        #1)  A reminder that Mary Ellen Fitzgerald of the Breathing Room will be our speaker for next Thursday August 11, 2011.
 
        #2)  Gloria discussed the thank you letter that was listed in the Times Chronicle from the Sunset Run Committee.  Gloria is bringing a copy of the letter for our next meeting to share with the members.
 
        #3)  Munn & Mimi Steelman are attending the Pa. District Convention in Pittsburgh, Pa.  They are taking colored pencils & tablets as a donation from JKC.  They are planning on driving out on Friday &
                   remain until Sunday.  More to follow when Munn returns from the Convention.
 
        #4)  Munn Steelman stated that the Action Club held a cookout last Tuesday evening.
 
        #5)  We all discussed having the balance of the August meetings at the Drake & this will need further discussion on August 11th.
 
PULLER'S POT:
 
        Dr. Bert Kreger told all of us a nice story with a "pun" at the end of it.
 
        Jack Waite mentioned he needs Library Readers for the Abington Library that will start on October 6tth.
 
        Gloria mentioned her attendance at the Abington Township Night Out last Monday evening held in the Target parking lot on Rt. 611.  Gloria assisted with the Abington Township Adult School Table until the closing of the event. 
 
50/50:  Ed Foy was the winner & he course donated it all back to the Christmas Party .
 
President Gloria closed the meeting with the "Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of U. S. "
 
Gloria Opened the Board Meeting at 1:05 P. M.
 
           The Board Meeting notes are under separate cover.
 

09-08-2011 10:53:10    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

7/21/2011
Ed Foy, editor
 
Past President Anne Lotz opened our abbreviated meeting and Barry Rowland gave the invocation.
 
On-time name badge loser was President Gloria.
 
Ann introduced our guest: Helmut McIntosh, Branch Manager of the PNC Bank in Jenkintown, who was greeted by our welcome song.
 
Free Announcements:
Ann reminded us about next week’s program with Fred Kaplan Mayer speaking to us about a possible sponsorship of a children’s movie program at the Hiway Theatre.
 
Programs:
7/28- Fred Kaplan Mayer- Hiway Theatre
8/4- Board Meeting
8/11- Mary Beth Fitzgerald- Breathing Room Foundation
 
Division 21 News:
7/23- Kiwanis Night At The Phillies- Phils vs Padres- benefits Aktion Club.
8/11-14- PA District Convention- Greentree in Pittsburgh. Munn Steelman will be attending.

Circle K golf outing Saturday, July 30 @ Skippack golf course, Montgomery County, 2 P M Scramble
Circle K Shippensburg golf outing this Saturday.  This is sure to be a lot of fun.$75 covers golf, cart, dinner and lots of camraderie and fun. 2 P M  tee off. Scramble format.  Two would be great, or more.  I know you want to support Circle K.

From Robin Cook of KI: We are hoping the Kiwanis Club can help us get the word out about a rewarding volunteer opportunity.  A Lose the Training Wheels bike camp is coming to Holland Middle School, August 8-12.  Lose the Training Wheels is a non profit organization that travels the country with specially designed bikes to teach children with disabilities how to ride a conventional two-wheeled bike.  The camp has over an 80% success rate of getting  kids to ride!

We are so excited to be bringing the camp to Bucks County. The camp is completely full!  We are in need of more volunteers to serve as spotter for the riders while they learn.  Ideal volunteers would be 16 years of age or older and comfortable walking/jogging for a 75 minute shift with breaks.  Volunteers commit to a two hour shift, Monday through Friday.  Shift times are: 8:30 am, 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 2:00 pm and 3:30 pm.

Will you help us by sending this out to the Kiwanis Club members?  We would really appreciate any help you can offer!  If interested in volunteering some time please see attached pdf file.

Thank you!
Marisa Pigeon


www.losethetrainingwheels.org


 
Pullars Pot:
Munn Steelman told us about his visit to Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday for lunch. He received a tour of the stadium, a lunch in the Hall of Fame Club, and his group watched the Phillies-Cubs game on Phan-O-Vision.
 
Bert Kreger announced that he and Bert saw Miss Saigon at the Walnut Street Theatre and it was “fantastic”.
 
50/50 Winner- Carol Godfrey- Carol requested the winnings go into the jar for Officer Rocky, the K-9 member of the Jenkintown Police Department.
 
Barry Rowland recommended we consider a donation to the Upper Moreland family that was displaced by the fire at their home on Byberry Road. The father of the family is employed by the Jenkintown School District. We agreed to discuss it at our next Board Meeting.
 
There was no speaker today.
 
Anne Lotz ended the meeting with a salute to the flag.


Quote of the day:

The truth is that parents are not really interested in justice. They just want quiet.
Bill Cosby

09-08-2011 10:44:29    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

7/14/2011
Ed Foy, editor
 
President Gloria opened the meeting and Munn Steelman gave the invocation.
 
On-time name badge winner was Bert Kreger.
 
Pres. Gloria introduced our two guests: Former member Lance Wiseman and our speaker Roz Weiss from Rubeye’s Kids. Both were greeting less than enthusiastically by our welcome song (Bob Maher- where are you?).
 
Free Announcements:
Pres. Gloria reported that Stu Tollen estimates our club will receive $9,000 as our portion of the proceeds from the Summer Sunset Run.
Anne Lotz offered those in attendance to participate in the Rubeye’s Kids Backpack Program allowing a donation to help fill a backpack with school supplies for needy children.
 
Programs:
7/21- No program (previously scheduled speaker unable to attend)
7/28- Fred Kaplan Mayer- Hiway Theatre
8/4- Board Meeting
8/11- Mary Beth Fitzgerald- Breathing Room Foundation
 
Division 21 News:
7/23- Kiwanis Night At The Phillies- Phils vs Padres- benefits Aktion Club.
8/11-14- PA District Convention- Greentree in Pittsburgh. Munn Steelman will be attending from our club.
 
Pullars Pot:
Pres. Gloria announced son Anthony has set December 17, 2011 as his wedding date in Louisville, KY.
 
Anne Lotz told us about her granddaughter visiting her and Bill in Ocean City and daughter Annie’s new boyfriend and his culinary influence on her.
 
50/50 Winner- Jack Waite (again). “Put it in the pot”.
 
Our speaker was Roz Weiss who gave an inspiring presentation on “Rubeye’s Kids” and how it has expanded over the years as a major service project all year round. Beginning with a Holiday Party for 500 children and 300 volunteers at Girard College the group now sponsors additional programs such as Learning Centers, a School Supply Closet, Shelter Birthday Parties, and the Backpack project. Future needs include Sports Equipment and a book donation program. After a question and answer period Anne and Gloria presented a check from the Foundation for $250 to Roz.
 
President Gloria ended the meeting with a salute to the flag.


Quote of the week:

You can't depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.
Mark Twain
 

09-08-2011 10:43:45    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

7/7/11
Stu Tollen, editor


Pres. Gloria opened the meeting and asked Jack Founds to give the invocation. Our On Time Name Badge Loser was Munn Steelman.



Free Announcements:

Pres. Gloria announced that  we are still waiting on the final numbers from the Run, but we are ahead of what we brought in last year.

Munn reportes that the Abington Aktion Club heped work on a float that was in the Glenside 4th of July Parade for the Glenside Kiwanis Club. Munn also announced that he was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's, due to the slight tremor that he has been dealing with for the past several months.

I reported that I invited the Hiway's Ex. Dir. Fred Kaplan Meyer to come and more fully explain the children's matinee series to us as they have asked us to be a sponsor. He accepted our invitation and will be here on July 28th.

Anne Lotz announced that she has scheduled the following:

7/14- Roz Weiss-Rubye's Kids
7/21-Jack Herzig
7/28-Fred Kaplan Mayer

Pres. Gloria announced that she is working on two potential new members for the club. She is hopeful that they will attend a upcoming meeting soon.

Bob Maher announced that that you may want to register your cell phones on the National Do Not Call List as cell phone numbers go public soon. here is the link:https://www.donotcall.gov/default.aspx

I announced that I am still working on setting up a facebook page for the club. Once it is up and running I will let everyone know.


 Division 21 News:


Kiwanis Night at the Phillies:
July 23^rd at 4:10 pm vs. the Padres. Section 206 is $36.00 and Section 306 is $28.00. Proceeds benefit the Abington Aktion Club.



2011 PA District Convention in Pittsburgh’s Greentree on August 11-14, 2011 at the Radisson Hotel, 101 Radisson Road, Pittsburgh, PA. I have all the info if you want to go and be our club delelgate please let me know as I have to fill out the forms.

The new Worldwide Service project will raise $110 M over the next 5 years to fill the funding gap required to provide an estimated 387 million does of the tetanus vaccine. For information on “The Eliminate Project” go to http://www.theeliminateproject.org/http://www.theeliminateproject.org/.


Pullar's Pot: 
Gloria put a few dollar in the pot to announce that Anthony got engaged this weekend and they are looking at a possible December wedding. Barry put a dollar in the pot to announce that he was a marshall at the 4th hole at Aronimink and it was a great time this past week.

50/50 Winner- Jack Waite donated it all back to the club.


Quote of the week:

Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace.
Buddha

07-14-2011 10:57:30    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

6/30/11
Stu Tollen, editor


Vice Pres.- Elect Jack Founds opened the meeting and gave the invocation himself. Our On Time Name Badge loser was Gloria Leibig. We had one guest with us Mary Czerwonka and we greeeted her in traditional fashion.

Free Announcements:

Pres. Gloria announced that there was a run wrap up meeting this past week at the JCA office. Munn, Bob and I attended. Stuart met with Jen separately. We discussed having event captains for that night to help things run a bit smoother. Discussed dividing planning responsibilities into components and assigning one person to manage that task ie. database, PR, sponsorship, logistics.However overall everyone was happy with the event.

Munn reportes that the Abington Aktion Club sold 117 Phillies tickets to date.

Anne Lotz announced that she received the following e-mail if anyone is interested in attending:

Montgomery County Community College will be sponsoring a Foundation Center workshop on grant proposal writing on Thursday September 8, 2011. The workshop will begin at 9 and conclude at approximately 10:30. Pat Pasqual, regional director of the Foundation Center’s Washington D.C. site and renowned expert on proposal writing will be the presenter. Registration is limited so please act quickly.

Ed Foy wanted to verify that we had approved the $300 to Students helping Honduras and $500 to Claire Lippay to attend the PA School for Global Entrepreneurship. Ed noted that he would send the checks out by next week.

I reported that the Club received a request for funds from the Hiway Theater to sponsor their children's matinee series. It features old and new G and PG movies that are family friendly, and they are also able to show " Sensory Friendly" movies for those with special needs. They have asked us for a $2000 donation. Many questions by the club members were raised, so we thought it might be best to invite the Ex. Dir. Fred Kaplan Meyer to come and answer them directly.

Anne Lotz announced that she has scheduled the following:

7/14- Roz Weiss-Rubye's Kids
7/21-Jack Hertzig

Pres. Gloria announced that she is working on two potential new members for the club. She is hopeful that they will attend a upcoming meeting soon.

Bob Maher announced that that you may want to register your cell phones on the National Do Not Call List

I announced that I was working on setting up a facebook page for the club. Once it is up and running I will let everyone know.


 Division 21 News:


Kiwanis Night at the Phillies:
July 23^rd at 4:10 pm vs. the Padres. Section 206 is $36.00 and Section 306 is $28.00. Proceeds benefit the Abington Aktion Club. Make checks out to the Phillies.Anne Lotz announced that Darlene Anderson e-mailed her with the following info: I have 6 Phillies tickets for the Saturday July 23 game (Kiwanis night).  They are in Section 236; row 9 seat 21, 22, 23 row 8 seats 22, 23,24 Tickets are $36.00 each = $216.00 I want to sell the entire block of 6 together. If interested please contact Darlene at: deanders@mciu.org



2011 PA District Convention in Pittsburgh’s Greentree on August 11-14, 2011 at the Radisson Hotel, 101 Radisson Road, Pittsburgh, PA. I have all the info if you want to go and be our club delelgate please let me know as I have to fill out the forms.

7/7/11-7/10/11 96^th International Convention: Geneva, Switzerland July 6-10, 2011.

The new Worldwide Service project will raise $110 M over the next 5 years to fill the funding gap required to provide an estimated 387 million does of the tetanus vaccine. For information on “The Eliminate Project” go to http://www.theeliminateproject.org/http://www.theeliminateproject.org/.




Pullar's Pot: 
Mary Czerwonka put a dollar in the pot to say, "Thanks for having me." Gloria put a dollar in the pot to say that Anthony got a job at Sports Authority, in Warrington.
    

50/50 Winner- Mary drew her father's ticket. Mary got to keep the money.

Program: Pres. Gloria asked Barry Rowland to come foward. Barry was presented with a KI Award, for his continued support for the Kiwanis Children's Fund.

Quote of the week:

Everywhere is within walking distance if you have the time.
                                           -Steven Wright

07-14-2011 10:56:20    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

6/23/11

 Pres. Gloria opened the meeting and asked barry Rowland to give the invocation.  We had one guest with us today David Rowland. David was greeted in traditional fashion.



Free Announcements:

Gloria announced that the Mr. Jack Lee won the  raffle basket  from the Wells Fargo table at the Jenkintown Summer Sunset Run.The 13 volunteers from her office had a great time. They all thought it ran very smoothly.

Jack Founds needs help with the scheduling speakers. If you know of a good speaker, please give Jack the information. Anne Lotz has agreeded to help Jack with this.

 Gloria wanted to "Thank" Bob Maher for a great job as the run announcer/emcee.

Anne Lotz wanted to "Thank" the full run committeee for a job well done.

Bob Maher is just grateful that we no longer have ot return those orange cones back to PECO.

I announced that as a runner I thought the course was very safe, we had good route marshalls, plenty of folks out cheering along the course. It seemed more crowed than it has in the past. We have our final run committee wrap up meeting next week- Tuesday- all are welcome to attend.


Munn reportes that the Abington Aktion Club sold 117 Phillies tickets to date.

Anne Lotz announced that she received the following e-mail if anyone is interested in attending:

Montgomery County Community College will be sponsoring a Foundation Center workshop on grant proposal writing on Thursday September 8, 2011. The workshop will begin at 9 and conclude at approximately 10:30. Pat Pasqual, regional director of the Foundation Center’s Washington D.C. site and renowned expert on proposal writing will be the presenter. Registration is limited so please act quickly.

I reported that we were contacted by Anne MacHaffie, former JCA assistant whom we worked many events with. Her daughter Claire who goes to Jenkintown Highschool was selected to attend the PA School for Global Entrepreneurship. It's a five week program held at Lehigh University. The cost of the program is $4,000. The Lacocca Institiute of Lehigh University gives each studenta $1,050 scholarship. The State used to pick up the rest, but with the state cut backs now each student is responsible for the balnce of $2,950. Anne has asked us to sponsor Claire so that she can attned this prtogram. They are asking for a $500 donation. Last week at the Board Meeting we found $300 that will not be spent in the budget that we could use and we have $200 in the MIscellanous Fund that is available. Upon a motion by Lotz and seconded by Smyrl the motion passed to give $500 to Claire Lippay to attend this 5 week program. Gloria will notify Anne of our decision.


 Division 21 News:


Kiwanis Night at the Phillies:
July 23^rd at 4:10 pm vs. the Padres. Section 206 is $36.00 and Section 306 is $28.00. Proceeds benefit the Abington Aktion Club. Make checks out to the Phillies.Anne Lotz announced that Darlene Anderson e-mailed her with the following info: I have 6 Phillies tickets for the Saturday July 23 game (Kiwanis night).  They are in Section 236; row 9 seat 21, 22, 23 row 8 seats 22, 23,24 Tickets are $36.00 each = $216.00 I want to sell the entire block of 6 together. If interested please contact Darlene at: deanders@mciu.org



2011 PA District Convention in Pittsburgh’s Greentree on August 11-14, 2011 at the Radisson Hotel, 101 Radisson Road, Pittsburgh, PA. I have all the info if you want to go and be our club delelgate please let me know as I have to fill out the forms.

7/7/11-7/10/11 96^th International Convention: Geneva, Switzerland July 6-10, 2011.

The new Worldwide Service project will raise $110 M over the next 5 years to fill the funding gap required to provide an estimated 387 million does of the tetanus vaccine. For information on “The Eliminate Project” go to http://www.theeliminateproject.org/http://www.theeliminateproject.org/.





Pullar's Pot: 
Bob Maher put a dollar in the pot to thank everyone for all their help with the 5k run this past week. Kurt put a couple dollars in the pot to say that his daughter Jena run the race for the first time and did it in around 29 mins. and he wanted to thank George and Rosemary Kelly for hosting the post run barbeque. It was wonderful. Bob Smyrl put in a few dollors to update us on his son's: John is in Korea with the Army ROTC on an exchange program. Nate recently graduated, and Matthew as of June 1 has been deemed all clear by the doctors of the post concussive syndrome. I put in a dollar to note how Riley who decided to run the race at the last minute, beat his old man.
    

50/50 Winner- Bob Smyrl who donated it all back to the club.

Program: Pres. Gloria asked Barry Rowland to come foward. Barry was presented with a KI Award, for his continued support for the Kiwanis Children's Fund.

Quote of the week:

Believe you can and you're halfway there.
Theodore Roosevelt

06-30-2011 10:14:57    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

6/9/11

Past Pres. Stu Tollen opened the meeting and asked Jack Founds to give the invocation. Carol Godfrey was our On Time Name Badge Loser. We had two guests with us today

 Pres. Gloria ran the meeting and asked for the following:


Free Announcements:

Gloria announced that the Bug Program Assebly at the Jenkintown Elementary School will be held on Wednesday June 15 at  9AM.
 
Jack Founds needs help with the scheduling speakers. If you know of a good speaker, please give Jack the information.

 Bob Maher announced that The Jenkintown Summer Sunset Run is coming up. We will really need volunteers this year to make sure that registration goes smoothly and we have enough route marshalls to all the runners safe. Please sign up ASAP-we need your help. Tuesday June 21-7PM please mark your calendars. Remember for all those who come out and help George Kelly has invited us back to his house for a barbeque.

I announced that I sent in our 2011-2012 election results to KI. Our slate of Officers will stay the same as this year.

Pres. Gloria announced that Robin Cook from KI sent us an e-mail about Leadership Training. Pres. Gloria also reported that  ACT sent us a recent "Thank You" letter.

Munn reportes that the Abington Aktion Club sold 117 Phillies tickets to date.

I reported that we got a request from Nancy Alter to help two young kids go to summer camp at the Cheltenham Arts Center the cost for both is $300 and we had budgeted $230. Upon a motion by Foy and seconded by Maher the club agreed to write a check for the full amount of $300. I will let her know.

Anne Lotz reports that the speaker fell through for next week so we will hold our Board Meeting on 6/16/11.
 


 Division 21 News:


Kiwanis Night at the Phillies:
July 23^rd at 4:10 pm vs. the Padres. Section 206 is $36.00 and Section 306 is $28.00. Proceeds benefit the Abington Aktion Club. Make checks out to the Phillies.Anne Lotz announced that Darlene Anderson e-mailed her with the following info: I have 6 Phillies tickets for the Saturday July 23 game (Kiwanis night).  They are in Section 236; row 9 seat 21, 22, 23 row 8 seats 22, 23,24 Tickets are $36.00 each = $216.00 I want to sell the entire block of 6 together. If interested please contact Darlene at: deanders@mciu.org



2011 PA District Convention in Pittsburgh’s Greentree on August 11-14, 2011 at the Radisson Hotel, 101 Radisson Road, Pittsburgh, PA. I have all the info if you want to go and be our club delelgate please let me know as I have to fill out the forms.

7/7/11-7/10/11 96^th International Convention: Geneva, Switzerland July 6-10, 2011.

The new Worldwide Service project will raise $110 M over the next 5 years to fill the funding gap required to provide an estimated 387 million does of the tetanus vaccine. For information on “The Eliminate Project” go to http://www.theeliminateproject.org/http://www.theeliminateproject.org/.



Upcoming Programs:
 
6/16-Board Meeting
6/21- Jenkintown Summer Sunset 5KRun-7PM
6/23-open as of now

Pullar's Pot: 
Bob Maher put a dollar in the pot to congratulate Russ for being elected third vice pres. of the EMCCC. Russ Koerwer put a dollar in the pot to do the same for the new Pres. of the Chamber our own-Bob Maher. Gloria put a dollar in the pot to  say she was sorry she missed last week but it was her birthday and she took a private tour of a couple of Hudson River Museums.
    

50/50 Winner- Stu Tollen who donated it all back to the club.

Program: Pres. Gloria introduced Amy Heller as our guest speaker. Amy spoke about her business-Ultimate Success 2, which helps teens get ready for transitions into-highschool, college, interships, jobs etc. It was a very interesting program.

Quote of the week:

Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves.
James M. Barrie

06-30-2011 10:14:09    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

6/2/11

Past Pres. Bob Maher opened the meeting and asked Jack Founds to give the invocation. Jack Waite was our On Time Name Badge Winner.


Past Pres. Anne ran the meeting and asked for the following:


Free Announcements:

 Anne announced that Gloria e-mailed us that the Bug Program Assebly at the Jenkintown Elementary School will be held on Wednesday June 15 at  9AM.
 
Jack Founds needs help with the scheduling speakers. If you know of a good speaker, please give Jack the information.

 I announced that The Jenkintown Summer Sunset Run is coming up. We will really need volunteers this year to make sure that registration goes smoothly and we have enough route marshalls to all the runners safe. Please sign up ASAP-we need your help. Tuesday June 21-7PM please mark your calendars. Remember for all those who come out and help George Kelly has invited us back to his house for a barbeque.

I announced that I sent in our 2011-2012 election results to KI. Our slate of Officers will stay the same as this year.
 


 Division 21 News:

Old York Rd Club-I thought I would give you a shout about the new deadline, Friday June 10 for making reservations for the Old York Road Club's Annual Surf or Turf at Mason's Mill Park on Sunday June 12 from 3-6PM.  Surf is $25, Turf is $20 or Both $30.Call me at 215-675-7144 to make a reservation.  Thanks for your anticipated support,
Tim Hoffman


Kiwanis Night at the Phillies:
July 23^rd at 4:10 pm vs. the Padres. Section 206 is $36.00 and Section 306 is $28.00. Proceeds benefit the Abington Aktion Club. Make checks out to the Phillies.Anne Lotz announced that Darlene Anderson e-mailed her with the following info: I have 6 Phillies tickets for the Saturday July 23 game (Kiwanis night).  They are in Section 236; row 9 seat 21, 22, 23 row 8 seats 22, 23,24 Tickets are $36.00 each = $216.00 I want to sell the entire block of 6 together. If interested please contact Darlene at: deanders@mciu.org



2011 PA District Convention in Pittsburgh’s Greentree on August 11-14, 2011 at the Radisson Hotel, 101 Radisson Road, Pittsburgh, PA. I have all the info if you want to go and be our club delelgate please let me know as I have to fill out the forms.

7/7/11-7/10/11 96^th International Convention: Geneva, Switzerland July 6-10, 2011.

The new Worldwide Service project will raise $110 M over the next 5 years to fill the funding gap required to provide an estimated 387 million does of the tetanus vaccine. For information on “The Eliminate Project” go to http://www.theeliminateproject.org/http://www.theeliminateproject.org/.



Upcoming Programs:

6/9- Amy Heller from Ultimate Success 2  is going to be our Kiwanis speaker.  Her company's goal is to help teens develop, launch and manage an effective learning and career plan. 
6/16-Roz Weiss- Rubeye's Kids
6/21- Jenkintown Summer Sunset 5KRun-7PM
6/23-open as of now

Pullar's Pot: 

         Anne Lotz missed the last few weeks and she is glad to be back.


50/50 Winner- Carol Godfrey who donated it all back to the club.



Quote of the week:

All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.
Charles M. Schulz

06-30-2011 10:13:16    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

5/19/11
Gloria A. Leibig, Editor:
 
Robert Maher, Esq. called this meeting to order. Kurt Hunsberger gave out the "invocation". Gloria Leibig arrived a little late due to business concerns:
The on time named badge winner was Dr. Bert Kreger. We did not have any guests or a speaker this week. We gave the Kiwanis Club Defining Statement.
 

 
Free Announcements:

Bob Maher was the Abington Free Library Reader.  He had 2 people in attendance. 
 
Jack Founds needs help with the scheduling speakers. If you know of a good speaker, please give Jack the information.

The Jenkintown Summer Sunset Run is coming up. We will really need volunteers this year to make sure that registration goes smoothly and we have enough route marshalls to all the runners safe.

Reminder:  May is Membership Month.  C. L. Training is mandatory & can be completed on line.

Bob Maher announced that May 19th is the EMCCC Annual Awards Night at HVCC. All are invited to attend is from 5-8PM The cost is $60 per person.

Gloria reviewed a thank you letter from Moira Shaughnessy & passed it around for all the members to read it.
 
Gloria asked the JKC members to contribute to a "Penny" Jar that she will initiate when we meet next.  Each week members can contribute pennies to the jar to benefit Officer Rocky of the Jenkintown Police Dept.
All were in favor.
 
Carol Godfrey brought up the suggestion to support Lauren Hamilton with her efforts in Honduras.  We would like to adopt the Orphanage in Honduras as we did with the Bulgarian Orphanage.  We both proposed to bring this before the Board Meeting on June 2nd.  (Carol, bring this up at the meeting as I can not attend).  We need someone to step in to replace Gloria for the 6/2/11 meeting.
 
Gloria told the members not to come to the Church on May 26th as we were all meeting at the Drake for "lunch". Jack Waite, cancelled Fiesta Catering, too.  Gloria contacted Pastor Jay Newlin to let him know we were not going to be using the Church Hall.  He confirmed his appreciation for letting him know in advance. 
 

 Division 21 News:

Kiwanis Club of Council Rock- Prayer Breakfast on Thursday May 26, 2011 7:30AM at Jake's Eatery in Newtown. Cost is $10 per person, RSVP to Edward Kent by May 19th at edwardkent@verizon.net


Kiwanis Night at the Phillies:
July 23^rd at 4:10 pm vs. the Padres. Section 206 is $36.00 and Section 306 is $28.00. Proceeds benefit the Abington Aktion Club. See Liz for tickets. Make checks out to the Phillies.


2011 PA District Convention in Pittsburgh’s Greentree on August 11-14, 2011 at the Radisson Hotel, 101 Radisson Road, Pittsburgh, PA. Ann, Marty and Jason plan to attend.

7/7/11-7/10/11 96^th International Convention: Geneva, Switzerland July 6-10, 2011.

The new Worldwide Service project will raise $110 M over the next 5 years to fill the funding gap required to provide an estimated 387 million does of the tetanus vaccine. For information on “The Eliminate Project” go to http://www.theeliminateproject.org/http://www.theeliminateproject.org/.



Drop In story Time Readers for May

5/26- Rowland

Upcoming Programs:

6/2-Board Meeting
6/9- Amy Heller from Ultimate Success 2  is going to be our Kiwanis speaker.  Her company's goal is to help teens develop, launch and manage an effective learning and career plan. 

Pullar's Pot: 

         Mike Czerwonka: He said the Robotics Team had a great time in St. Louis, Mo. Even though the Team did not place in the competition.  A concert was provided b Willow Smith &
                                    The Black Eyed Peas.
 
        Kurt Hunsberger:        Stated, he ran into Lois Ehrin, Mel Ehrin's widow at the Abington Bank in Lansdale.  She sends her greetings to all of her friends in the Kiwanis Club of Jenkintown.
 
        Gloria Leibig:          Discussed meeting Anthony's new girlfriend Lindsay.  She also stated what a coincidence it was to learn that Lindsay's parents live in Louisville, Ky.   After Anthony met      
                                Lindsay's parents they took  him  under their wings & he even spent Easter Dinner with them.  Anthony met Lindsay in the Jenkintown Star Bucks on Old York Rd.
 


50/50 Winner- Bob Maher who donated it all back to the club.



Quote of the Week:

America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand.
Harry S. Truman

 
     
 Respectfully submitted,
Gloria A. Leibig,
President, 2010/2011
 

06-02-2011 08:29:39    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

5/12/11
Gloria Leibig, editor


I called the meeting to order.
 
        Jack Founds gave out the invocation.
 
        The on time named badge loser was Mr. Jack Waite - He was on his cruise with his wife.
 
        Dr. Bert Kreger read at the Abington Free Library . He stated he had 12 folks in the Reading Room.  (Includes parents of the little ones)
 
        The May 19th Abington Free Library Reader is:   Mr. Bob Maher, Esq.
 
We had Ms. Lauren Hamilton as our Guest Speaker for the day.  She was giving her presentation on Students Helping Honduras.
 
We all greeted her in our typical fashion.
 
After that, we gave the Kiwanis Club Defining Statement. 
 
Next, I gave out the announcements from the Region:
 
        #1)  Reminder - May is Membership Month.
 
        #2)  C.L. Training is mandatory for Kiwanians & can be completed on line.
 
        #3)  5/19/11 is the Chamber Choice Awards at the Huntingdon Valley CC.
 
        #4)  May 26th is the Council Rock Kiwanis Club - Inspiration Breakfast  in Newtown, Pa.
 
        #5)  Russ reported on the sale of the Mother's Day Flowers. - The club sold a total of 20 Vases of Flowers.  The proceeds were all donated to our "Club".
 
        #6) On 7/23/11 is Kiwanis Night at the Phillies to benefit the Action Club. - Munn will fill us in as we get closer to that date. Anne Lotz announced that Darlene Anderson e-mailed her with the following info: I have 6 Phillies tickets for the Saturday July 23 game (Kiwanis night).  They are in Section 236; row 9 seat 21, 22, 23 row 8 seats 22, 23,24 Tickets are $36.00 each = $216.00 I want to sell the entire block of 6 together. If interested please contact Darlene at: deanders@mciu.org
      #7)  Pa. District Convention in Pittsburgh at the Radisson Hotel - Scheduled for August 11th through the 14th.
 
        #8)  Don't forget about the International Convention in Geneva  - July 6th thru the 10th. 
 
I personally introduced Lauren Hamilton & she gave us a great presentation (along with photos that she brought of the kids in Honduras) about what is going on down there & why they
(the kids of St. Joe's Univ.) go there to assist the children in the Orphanage.  It is a very touching story.  Carol Godfrey & I are for a contribution to Lauren to aide the orphanage.   Much like we did with the Bulgarian Orphanage.  Since the "Club" no longer sends funds to the B. O. we should consider gifting to the Honduras Orphanage on a perpetual basis.  We should discuss this with the members.  We would like to see this really happen for these underprivileged children (some are babies) that are held in a "Women's Prison".
 
We do not have a scheduled speaker for the 19th. as of now.
 
I closed the meeting with the "Pledge of Allegiance" 
 
Those attending this meeting were as follows:
 
        Gloria Leibig,
        Carol Godfrey,
        Bert Kreger
        Jack Founds.
        Tim Barnes
        Russ Koerwer
        Mike Czerwonka
        Munn Steelman
 
Respectfully submitted,
Gloria A. Leibig
President 2010/2011 & Beyond infinity!

06-02-2011 08:28:31    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

4/28/11
Stu Tollen, editor



Pres. Gloria opened the meeting and asked jack Founds to give the invocation. We had no guests with us today.


Free Announcements:


Jack Founds needs help with the scheduling speakers. If you know of a good speaker, please give Jack the information.

I announced that the Jenkintown Summer Sunset Run is coming up, to date we have raised $8,250 which is good, but are goal was $9,000, so if you know of anyone else who wants to sponsor there is still time. We will really need volunteers this year to make sure that registration goes smoothly and we have enough route marshalls to all the runners safe.
Carol Godfrey announced that  The ACT Reception – Tonught  - Attending will be Gloria Leibig, Carol Godfrey, and Russ Koerwer.
Russ Koerwer announced that The Abington PAL Food Fest is scheduled for Oct 11^th, Peggy Myers is looking for volunteers to be trained.
Russ also announced that we are on for Mother's Day Flowers. The cost is $20 per. Deadline is Mon May 2 and they will be ready for pick-up on Friday May 6th at Russ's office.

Bob Maher announced that May 19th is the EMCCC Annual Awards Night at HVCC. All are invited to attend is from 5-8PM The cost is $60 per person. You can register online at www.emccc.org or call them at 215-887-5122

 Division 21 News:

Kiwanis Club of Council Rock- Prayer Breakfast on Thursday May 26, 2011 7:30AM at Jake's Eatery in Newtown. Cost is $10 per person, RSVP to Edward Kent by May 19th at edwardkent@verizon.net

Glenside Kiwanis -Holing their Annual Spring Golf Classic- May 10th at Warminster Five Ponds Golf Club. Cost is $99 per person

Kiwanis Night at the Phillies:
July 23^rd at 4:10 pm vs. the Padres. Section 206 is $36.00 and Section 306 is $28.00. Proceeds benefit the Abington Aktion Club. See Liz for tickets. Make checks out to the Phillies.

Region 7 Spring Conference and Division Council Meeting will be held on Saturday April 30^th 8:30 am – 12 pm at The Days Inn in Horsham. Gloria is planning on going from our club.

2011 PA District Convention in Pittsburgh’s Greentree on August 11-14, 2011 at the Radisson Hotel, 101 Radisson Road, Pittsburgh, PA. Ann, Marty and Jason plan to attend.

7/7/11-7/10/11 96^th International Convention: Geneva, Switzerland July 6-10, 2011.

The new Worldwide Service project will raise $110 M over the next 5 years to fill the funding gap required to provide an estimated 387 million does of the tetanus vaccine. For information on “The Eliminate Project” go to http://www.theeliminateproject.org/http://www.theeliminateproject.org/.



Drop In story Time Readers for April-May

5/5- Waite
5/12-Kreger
5/19-Maher
5/26- Rowland

Upcoming Programs:
5/5 – Board Meeting
5/12- Lauren Hamilton, Students Helping Honduras


Pullar's Pot: 
Jack Waite announced that he is going on a 2 week cruise through the intercostal waterway. They fly to Jacksonville and get on the ship and it goes to Baltimore.


50/50 Winner- Bob Maher who donated it all back to the club.


Program:
Former Lt. Gov Munn Steelman inducted our newest member Missy DiMassa. Missy then spoke briefly about herself. It was a very nice program. Welcome Missy!

Quote of the Week:
All progress is precarious, and the solution of one problem brings us face to face with another problem.
Martin Luther King, Jr.

06-02-2011 08:27:12    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

4/21/11
Stu Tollen, editor



Pres. Gloria opened the meeting and asked former member Rev. Tom Chadwick to give the invocation. The On Time Name Badge Loser was Russ Koerwer. We had one guest with us today, speaker, Rev. Tom Chadwick. He was greeted in traditional fashion.


Free Announcements:


Jack Founds needs help with the scheduling speakers. If you know of a good speaker, please give Jack the information.

Munn Steelman read today at the Abington Library and noted that their were 11 children present.

I announced that I just got an e-mail from Tim Barnes and sadly Pat's mother passed away last Sunday, and the funeral was Tuesday. Our Prayers go out to the Barnes family at this time.

Pres. Gloria reported that she is glad that the bus stop benches have been repaired. "Thank You" to all who helped with this project. Also the official Peanut Day Kit is here. Also she did contact the Jenkintown Elementary School Principal about the Bug / Terrific Kid Programs to see when the assembly would be and if they needed any supplies from us.

I announced that the Jenkintown Summer Sunset Run is coming up, to date we have raised $8,250 which is good, but are goal was $9,000, so if you know of anyone else who wants to sponsor there is still time.
Carol Godfrey announced that  The ACT Reception – April 28^th  - Attending will be Anne Lotz, Gloria Leibig, Carol Godfrey, and Russ Koerwer.
Russ Koerwer announced that The Abington PAL Food Fest is scheduled for Oct 11^th, Peggy Myers is looking for volunteers to be trained. Russ Announced that we are on for Mother's Day Flowers. The cost is $20 per. Deadline is Mon May 2 and they will be ready for pick-up on Friday May 6th at Russ's office.

 Division 21 News:

Glenside Kiwanis -Holing their Annual Spring Golf Classic- May 10th at Warminster Five Ponds Golf Club. Cost is $99 per person

Kiwanis Night at the Phillies:

July 23^rd at 4:10 pm vs. the Padres. Section 206 is $36.00 and Section 306 is $28.00. Proceeds benefit the Abington Aktion Club. See Liz for tickets. Make checks out to the Phillies.

Region 7 Spring Conference and Division Council Meeting will be held on Saturday April 30^th 8:30 am – 12 pm at The Days Inn in Horsham.

2011 PA District Convention in Pittsburgh’s Greentree on August 11-14, 2011 at the Radisson Hotel, 101 Radisson Road, Pittsburgh, PA. Ann, Marty and Jason plan to attend.

7/7/11-7/10/11 96^th International Convention: Geneva, Switzerland July 6-10, 2011.

The new Worldwide Service project will raise $110 M over the next 5 years to fill the funding gap required to provide an estimated 387 million does of the tetanus vaccine. For information on “The Eliminate Project” go to http://www.theeliminateproject.org/http://www.theeliminateproject.org/.



Drop In story Time Readers for April-May

4/28- Rowland
5/5- Waite
5/12-Kreger
5/19-Maher
5/26- Rowland

Upcoming Programs:
4/28 – Missy DiMassa, new member induction
5/5 – Board Meeting
5/12- Lauren Hamilton, Students Helping Honduras


Pullar's Pot: 
Mike Czerwonka announced that his son Michael was at the Pa State Robotics Championship and his team, Arch. Wood, won  and now they are going to St. Louis for the National Competition. Anne Lotz put a dollar in as she missed last week and she and Bill are celebrating their 35th anniversary Sunday. Russ Koerwer announced that it would have been his father's 100 birthday today.


50/50 Winner- Carol Godfrey who donated it all back to the club.


Program:
Rev. Tom Chadwick spoke about Holy Thursday and Passover. It was a fascinating topic about the development of the calendars that are used or were used and how the first night of Passover and Holy Thursday will never again fall on the same day.


Quote of the Week:
Good advice is always certain to be ignored, but that's no reason not to give it.
Agatha Christi

06-02-2011 08:25:30    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

4/7/11
Bob Smyrl, editor


Pres.Gloria opened the meeting and asked George Kelly to give the invocation. Our On Time Name Badge loser this week was Mike Czerwonka. We had no guests with us today.

Free Announcements:


Jack Founds needs help with the scheduling speakers. If you know of a good speaker, please give Jack the information.

Bob Maher read today at the Abington Library and noted that their were 13 children present.

Pres. Gloria reported that several bus stop benches need repairs. Jack Founds and Munn will look into it and as the weather gets on it we will schedule a date to install new boards as needed.Gloria commented on this month’s Kiwanis Magazine and the feature article on ‘all access” playgrounds. She also reminded us that The Summer Sunset Run held another meeting – all is moving well, main focus of the meeting was fundraising and securing sponsors. We are behind last year's effort at this point so please look for possible new sponsors. Runners can now sign up online http://jenkintown.net/summer-sunset-5k-run/

Carol Godfrey announced that  The ACT Reception – April 28^th  - Attending will be Anne Lotz, Gloria Leibig, Carol Godfrey, and Russ Koewer.
Russ Koerwer announced that The Abington PAL Food Fest is scheduled for Oct 11^th, Peggy Myers is looking for volunteers to be trained.

Lucy Sharp passed on the Arcadia Newsletter in which the first Walter Hellendall Scholarship Award winner, Susan Laverty, was highlighted. The scholarship honors the memory of our past member Walter Hellendall who graduated from Arcadia with a degree in Political Science at the age of 66. He went on to serve as a University Trustee and received an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Arcadia in 2007. Walter's wife Gretel and son Kenneth were also pictured in the article.
 

Pres. Gloria reminded us about the THE BREATHING ROOM FOUNDATION Upcoming Event: Golf Outing
Monday April 11th •Philadelphia Cricket Club, Philadelphia PA

 Division 21 News:

Southhampton reports the following:
Beef & Beer with Hatboro Club – is April 16th at the Ben Wilson Center in Warminster from 6-11 pm. The cost is $30.00.
Council Rock Club reports:
Region 7 Spring Conference/ Div. Council Meeting- April 30th at the Warminster Holiday Inn Express on Street Road.
Glenside Kiwanis -Holding their Annual Spring Golf Classic- May 10th at Warminster Five Ponds Golf Club. Cost is $99 per person


Drop In story Time Readers for April-May

4/14-Kreger
4/21-Steelman
4/28- Rowland
5/5- Waite
5/12-Kreger
5/19-Maher
5/26- Rowland

Upcoming Programs:

4/14-Nancy Possel
4/21 – Rev. Tom Chadwick (former member) to speak on Holy Week
4/28 – Missy DiMassa-new member induction
5/5 – Board Meeting

5/12-Lauren Hamilton-Students Helping Honduras


Pullar's Pot: 
Gloria for Kiwanis Magazine cover contest (for Bob & Anne) Gloria also put in to tell about attending a Women Only seminar for Well Fargo Financial Advisors that was offered as part of a diversity awareness program. Lots of good information was offered by the all women panel     
Russ went to see Mary Poppins and was amazed that she really flew across the Academy. Bert announced that he was happy the surgery was “successful” and he was glad to be back.

Qoute of the Week:
In the Spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside of 24 hours.
Mark Twain

04-24-2011 12:05:41    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

3/31/11
Stu Tollen,editor


Pres. Gloria opened the meeting and asked  Bob Maher to give the invocation. Our On Time Name Badge Winner was Nate Kolbes. We had one guest with us today Debbie Kuhn from the Abington YMCA. She was greeted in traditional fashion.

Free Announcements:

I  noted that the 2011 Summer Sunset 5K run will be held on June 21. So please mark your calendars now. Sponsorship letters have gone out to all past sponsors and some to possible new sponsors. Also I have some printed sponsorship packets with me , so if you need one please let me know.

Jack Founds needs help with the scheduling speakers. If you know of a good speaker, please give Jack the information.

Dawn Day was the reader today and next week is Bob Maher.

Pres. Gloria reported that several bus stop benches need repairs. Jack Founds and Munn will look into it and as the weather gets on it we will schedule a date to install new boards as needed.

Pres. Gloria reminded us about the THE BREATHING ROOM FOUNDATION Upcoming Event: Golf Outing at the Philadelphia Cricket Club, Monday April 11. For more info https://breathingroomfoundation.org/

Munn Steelman reported that the Glenside Kiwanis Special Athlete Basketball Tournament was a great day. Munn, Mimi, and Gloria were there representing our club and the Abington Aktion Club won two gold medals.

Carol Godfrey announced that the Abington Community Taskforce (ACT) will be holding their annual Recognition Reception Dinner on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at the North Hills Country Club from 5:30-8 pm. We get two free tickets as sponsors so if anybody wants to go please let Carol know.

 Division 21 News:

Beef & Beer with Hatboro Club & Southampton Club – is April 16th at the Ben Wilson Center in Warminster from 6-11 pm. The cost is $30.00.
Region 7 Spring Conference/ Div. Council Meeting- April 30th at the Warminster Holiday Inn Express on Street Road.
Glenside Kiwanis Golf Outing -Tuesday May 10th Warminster Five Ponds Golf Club, $99 per person.

Drop In story Time Readers for April

4/7-Maher
4/14-Kreger
4/21-Steelman
4/28-Rowland


Upcoming Programs: We need program for 4/21 &4/28 so please let Jack know if you have a potential speaker.

4/7- Board Meeting
4/14-Nancy Possel

Pullar's Pot: 

Russ put a dollar in the pot to say that he was out in San Diego last week for a Banking Convention, and it was colder there than it was here. Also noted that there are only 7,800 banks left in the US down from 12,000. Gloria noted that she went to the recent Elton John concert and it was fantastic, the place was packed and he puts on a great show. Michael Czerwonka noted that his son, Michael is going to attend Gwynedd-Mercy College.

50/50 Winner- Debbie Kuhn who donated it all back to the club.

Program:

Gloria  introduced our guest speaker- Debbie Kuhn from the Abington YMCA. Debbie spoke about all the recent changes to the Y, especially the recent interior renovations. Also spoke about the challenges with the opening of LA Fitness here in Jenkintown. It was a great program and we all thank Carol and Jack for arranging this for us.

Quote of the Week:

We are not retreating - we are advancing in another direction.
Douglas MacArthur

04-24-2011 12:03:12    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

3/17/11
Stu Tollen, editor

Past Pres. Bob opened the meeting and asked Jack Founds to give the invocation. We had several guests with us today: Lt. Gov. Ann, new member Missy D'Massa, Jen Stackhouse and Ben Ginsberg from the JCA. We greeted them in traditional fashion. The On Time Name Badge Winner was Tim Barnes

Free Announcements:

Carol Godfrey passed out 2011 Government Directories from the League of Woman Voters.

I  noted that the 2011 Summer Sunset 5K run will be held on June 21. So please mark your calendars now. Sponsorship letters will be going out shortly.

Anne Lotz reported that Rubye's Kids is holding a Music Festival for Pre-school children on March 19th  at St. Peter's Church in Glenside form 10-12 if anyone is interested.

Jack Founds needs help with the scheduling speakers. If you know of a good speaker, please give Jack the information.

Bob Maher read today and noted that their were 9 present.

Missy D'Massa announced that their would be a Blood Drive at the Abington YMCA on March 23 from 12-6.

Pres. Gloria reported that several bus stop benches need repairs. Jack Founds and Munn will look into it and as the weather gets on it we will schedule a date to install new boards as needed.

Pres. Gloria reminded us about the THE BREATHING ROOM FOUNDATION Upcoming Event:

The 17^th Annual Celebration Of Life  Where:  St. Catherine’s of Sienna, Horsham  Date:  Saturday March 26, 2011  Time:  7pm – 12 Midnight  Cost:  Just $35.00 in advance/$40.00 at the door Live Entertainment by Jammin’ Joe and the Party Kings Beer, wine, soda and food are included in the price Enjoy food from several of the area’s most popular restaurants and  A dessert table to satisfy your sweet tooth
 

 Lt. Gov. Ann reports the following Division 21 News:

Southhampton reports the following:
Beef & Beer with Hatboro Club – is April 16th at the Ben Wilson Center in Warminster from 6-11 pm. The cost is $30.00.
Council Rock Club reports:
Annual Track Meet on April 2, may need some volunteer help
Region 7 Spring Conference/ Div. Council Meeting- April 30th at the Warminster Holiday Inn Express on Street Road.
Glenside Special Athlete Basketball Tournament is coming soon.



Drop In story Time Readers for March-April
3/24-Steelman
3/31-Day
4/7-Maher
4/14-Kreger

Upcoming Programs:

3/31-Debbie Kuhn, YMCA
4/7- Board Meeting
4/14-Nancy Possel


Pullar's Pot: 

Bob put a dollar in to say, "Happy St. Patrick's Day." Lt. Gov. Ann put a dollar in the pot to say that it's always nice to bee here with the singing Jenkintown Kiwanis.

50/50 Winner- Tim Barnes who donated it all back to the club.

Program:

Bob introduced our guest speaker- Ben Ginsberg the new interim Ex. Dir. of the JCA. Ben spoke about the Jenkintown Business Improvement District, how it works and the upcoming re-authorization process that we need to do this year in order to keep it going.

04-24-2011 12:02:24    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

3/10/11

Stu Tollen, editor

Past Pres. Anne opened  and asked Jack Founds to give the invocation. Our On Time Name Badge Loser was Mike Czerwonka. We had no guests with us today.

Free Announcements:

Pres. Gloria announced that at the Mid- Winter Conference and thought that it was done very well. The hotel has been updated and it looked very fresh and clean. The main theme seemed to be on membership. Gloria noted that KI Past Pres. Paul spoke about making the meeting fun, moving them around from time to time, holding a media appreciation luncheon. Gov. Anne spoke about how service leads to leadership. Gloria was glad she went.

Carol Godfrey announced that the club received a new member application from Missy D'Massa along with her dues check. I noted that we could vote on her  application today at our monthly Board Meeting.

I  noted that the 2011 Summer Sunset 5K run will be held on June 21. So please mark your calendars now. Sponsorship letters will be going out shortly.

Anne Lotz reported that Rubye's Kids is holding a Music Festival for Pre-school children on March 19th  at St. Peter's Church in Glenside form 10-12 if anyone is interested.

Jack Founds needs help with the scheduling speakers. If you know of a good speaker, please give Jack the information.

Bert Kreger read today and noted that their were 13 present.

Ed Foy announced that the Abington Fitness Institiute is haveing their golf outing on Thursday May 12 and the cost is $90 per person. We have an official foursome to play and the check for the foursome was sent. We also sent the check for a tee-and green sponsorship for $90.

Pres. Gloria reported that several bus stop benches need repairs. Jack Founds and Munn will look into it and as the weather gets on it we will schedule a date to install new boards as needed.

Pres. Gloria reminded us about the THE BREATHING ROOM FOUNDATION Upcoming Event:

The 17^th Annual Celebration Of Life  Where:  St. Catherine’s of Sienna, Horsham  Date:  Saturday March 26, 2011  Time:  7pm – 12 Midnight  Cost:  Just $35.00 in advance/$40.00 at the door Live Entertainment by Jammin’ Joe and the Party Kings Beer, wine, soda and food are included in the price Enjoy food from several of the area’s most popular restaurants and  A dessert table to satisfy your sweet tooth
 

Division 21 News:

Southhampton reports the following:
Beef & Beer with Hatboro Club – is April 16th at the Ben Wilson Center in Warminster from 6-11 pm. The cost is $30.00.



Drop In story Time Readers for March-April
3/17-Maher
3/24-Steelman
3/31-Day
4/7-Maher
4/14-Kreger

Upcoming Programs:

3/17-Ben Ginsberg, Ex. Dir. of the JCA


Pullar's Pot: 

Anne Lotz announced that the Community Service Committee from Prudential Fox & Roach raised $1500 and one third to The Jenkintown United Methodist Church, one-third to Rubye's Kids, and one-third to the Breathing Room. Munn noted that his Grandson David who lives in Ohio placed 6th in the state in the 200 yd. freestyle at recent state championship. I announced that Cooper placed 6th in the 100yd. breaststroke and first in the 200 yd. Medley Relay at the PIAAA District One Championship lastweek at LaSalle University. He has qualified for the PA championship meet at Bucknell University on the 18-19th of this month for both those events.

50/50 Winner- Anne Lotz who donated it all back to the club.

03-24-2011 09:50:27    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

3/3/11
Stu Tollen, editor



Pres. Gloria opened  and asked Jack Founds to give the invocation. We had three quests with us, all from the soon to be official Philadelphia Circle K Club.
We greeeted them in traditional fashion.

Free Announcements:

Pres. Gloria announced that the Mid- Winter Conference is fast approaching March 4-6 at the Hershey Lodge and Conference Center. Here is the link for info:
http://www.pakiwanis.org/newsroom/2011/01/midwinter-is-quickly-approaching-and-so-are-the-deadlines To date it looks like only Gloria is going from our club, but if you want to go let her know and perhaps you can carpool.

Ann Lotz reported that the Hiway Pre-Oscar Party on Sat. Feb. 26, 2011 at the HVCC was an excellent event.

I  noted that the 2011 Summer Sunset 5K run will be held on June 21. So please mark your calendars now. Sponsorship letters will be going out shortly. We had our second meeting with Jen Stackhouse of the JCA and it went very smoothly. Nothing else to report at this time.

George Kelly announced that we sold 70 dozen roses. Please if you haven't gotten your money in, do so ASAP and get it to Ed Foy. Russ reported that will we sold 70 doz. George  however collected money for 73 dozen. We voted George rose chairperson for next year. We made a profit of $830.

Anne Lotz reported that Rubye's Kidz is holding a Music Festival for Pre-school children on March 19th form 10-12 if anyone is interested.

Munn Reported that the Aktion Club recently made a $500 Donation to Safe Harbor.

Jack Waite read today and noted that their were 8 present. All boys so they were  restless.

Ed Foy announced that the Abington Fitness Institiute is haveing their golf outing on Thursday May 12 and the cost is $90 per person. We typically get a foursome to play and sponsor a tee-and green for $90. If you want to play let me know ASAP as it goes fast.

Pres. Gloria reported that several bus stop benches need repairs. Jack Founds and Munn will look into it and as the weather gets on it we will schedule a date to install new boards as needed.

Bert Kreger suggested that we get a new Kiwanis sign for out in front of the church. We will need to ask for permission from the church and the boro.The cost is $100 for a double sided 30"sign, or $80 for one sided 30"sign, or $50 for one sided 15"sign. Also the meeting time, place, city or town plate are extra and range from $46-$32 a piece from Kiwanis International.

Pres. Gloria reminded us about the THE BREATHING ROOM FOUNDATION Upcoming Event:

The 17^th Annual Celebration Of Life  Where:  St. Catherine’s of Sienna, Horsham  Date:  Saturday March 26, 2011  Time:  7pm – 12 Midnight  Cost:  Just $35.00 in advance/$40.00 at the door Live Entertainment by Jammin’ Joe and the Party Kings Beer, wine, soda and food are included in the price Enjoy food from several of the area’s most popular restaurants and  A dessert table to satisfy your sweet tooth
 
George Kelly has agreed to be the new mailman for the club. He will go to the Jenkintown Post Office and check our PO Box weekly.

Division 21 News:

Southhampton reports the following:
Beef & Beer with Hatboro Club – is April 16th at the Ben Wilson Center in Warminster from 6-11 pm. The cost is $30.00.



Drop In story Time Readers for Feb.
3/10-Kreger
3/17/-Maher

Upcoming Programs:

3/10-Board Meeting


Pullar's Pot: 

Carol Godfrey has a great time in Cancun with John's old Frat.group. However her dog ate the pet sitters hearing aid and it cost her $300. Gloria reported that her dog Oliver Wendall Holmes went to the Pet-Expo recently out in Valley Forge and he was the hit of the show. Everyone justed loved him. I put in a few dollors to report that I read on FaceBook that Bob Smyrl's son Matt is back to normal. The last neruological test was at or above his old score. Great news!  Also this coming weekend Cooper will be swimming in three event in the PI AAA District One Championship. Top four finishers automatically go the PA State Championship, after that you can still qualifiy for an at large spot but it's best on the best times throughout all the districts in the state. Upper Dublin hasn't had a freshman qualify for States in an individual event in a long time, so we shall see.

50/50 Winner- Bob Maher who donated it all back to the club.


Program:
Anne introduced Kristi Guadio from the Philadelphia Circle K Club. Kristi spoke about some of the little events that they have done to date such as a bake sale for AIDS in which they raised $100. They also made dog toys for paws, in which they made over 1000 toys. They are looking for new members as right now they have mostly girls and they could use a few guys. Also they want to get invovled in the Relay for Life event at their school as it's a big event. Pres. Gloria handed them the check for $600 so that they can get officially charted by KI. They have all the paperwork done so they will be up and running shortly.

03-24-2011 09:49:07    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

2/24/11
Stu Tollen, editor


Pres. Gloria opened the meeting and asked Jack Founds to give the invocation. We had two guests with us today, former member Moira Shaughnessy and Sherrie DeHaven. We greeted them in traditional fashion. On Time Name Badge Winner was Pres. Gloria.

Free Announcements:

Pres. Gloria announced that the Mid- Winter Conference is fast approaching March 4-6 at the Hershey Lodge and Conference Center. Here is the link for info:
http://www.pakiwanis.org/newsroom/2011/01/midwinter-is-quickly-approaching-and-so-are-the-deadlines To date it looks like only Gloria is going from our club.

Gloria also reminded us about the upcoming Hiway Pre-Oscar Party on Sat. Feb. 26, 2011 at the HVCC from 6pm-9pm. tickets are $75 and up. Also Gloria noted last week a tree fell down from the high winds and smashed into Joe McHugh home. It looks like the roof and part of the third floor were damaged. Luckily, Joe and Carol Ann are in Florida so no one was hurt.

I  noted that the 2011 Summer Sunset 5K run will be held on June 21. So please mark your calendars now. Sponsorship letters will be going out shortly. We had our second meeting with Jen Stackhouse of the JCA and it went very smoothly.

George Kelly announced that we sold 70 dozen roses. Please if you haven't gotten your money in, do so ASAP and get it to Ed Foy.

Anne Lotz announced that the she spoke with Krisit Gaudio and she will come on March 3 to pick up the $600 check to get the Philadelphia Circle K club up and running. They may need to leave early as they have mid-terms coming up. Please try to show up and support this cause.

Munn Steelman read today and noted that their were 26 present.

Ed Foy announced that the Abington Fitness Institiute is haveing their golf outing on Thursday May 12 and the cost is $90 per person. We typically get a foursome to play and sponsor a tee-and green for $90. If you want to play let Ed know ASAP as it goes fast.( We need one more golfer-Ed, Bob, and I are in)

Pres. Gloria reported that several bus stop benches need repairs. Jack Founds and Munn will look into it and as the weather gets on it we will schedule a date to install new boards as needed.

Bert Kreger suggested that we get a new Kiwanis sign for out in front of the church. We will need to ask for permission from the church and the boro.The cost is $100 for a double sided 30"sign, or $80 for one sided 30"sign, or $50 for one sided 15"sign. Also the meeting time, place, city or town plate are extra and range from $46-$32 a piece from Kiwanis International.

Ed Foy passed out a "Thank You" letter that we got from the Abington Key Club for our recent donation to the Dafur Project bowling night.

Past Pres. Anne presented Moira with a check for $500 to help with the costs of her care.

Division 21 News:

Southhampton reports the following:
Beef & Beer with Hatboro Club – is April 16th at the Ben Wilson Center in Warminster from 6-11 pm. The cost is $30.00.

Levittown-Bristol Club is holding their 2nd Annual Chili Cook Off on March 23. the cost is $7 per person. All are invited.

Drop In story Time Readers for Feb.
3/3-Waite
3/10-Kreger
3/17/-Maher

Upcoming Programs:

3/3-Kristi Guadio-Philadelphia Circle K Club
3/10-Board Meeting


Pullar's Pot: 

Munn put in a dollar to say that his Grandson David is leaving for Canton, Ohio as his High School swim team is in the quarterfinals. Go David!
I put a dollar in to continue the swimming theme. Cooper had a great day as the Upper Dublin Boys and Girls Swimming teams both won the Suburan One American Conference Championships this past weekend. Cooper set two pool records in the process. Next up is District One Championships.
Bert Kreger put in a dollar to say "Thank You to Moira" for joining us today. Great to see you, always welcome to join us for lunch.


50/50 Winner- Bob Maher who donated it all back to the club.

03-03-2011 11:22:21    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

2/17/11
Stu Tollen, editor



Pres. Gloria opened the meeeting and asked Jack Founds to give the invocation. We had no guests with us today.Joe McHugh was the On Time Name Badge Loser.



Free Announcements:

Pres. Gloria announced that the Mid- Winter Conference is fast approaching March 4-6 at the Hershey Lodge and Conference Center. Here is the link for info:
http://www.pakiwanis.org/newsroom/2011/01/midwinter-is-quickly-approaching-and-so-are-the-deadlines To date it looks like Gloria is going from our club.

Gloria also reminded us about the upcoming Hiway Pre-Oscar Party on Sat. Feb. 26, 2011 at the HVCC from 6pm-9pm. tickets are $75 and up. Each ticket purchased gets a chance to win a Tuscany Villa: a one week stay for a couple up to four people at a Villa in the Tuscan Countryside. Includes daily maid service and continental breakfast for the entire week.
(package valued at $7,000) For more info or to purchase tickets use this link: http://www.hiwaytheatre.org/?page_id=1616


I  noted that the 2011 Summer Sunset 5K run will be held on June 21. So please mark your calendars now. Sponsorship letters will be going out shortly.

George Kelly announced that we sold 70 dozen roses. Please if you haven't gotten your money in, do so ASAP and get it to Ed Foy.

Anne Lotz announced that the she spoke with Krisit Gaudio and she will come on March 3 to pick up the $600 check to get the Philadelphia Circle K club up and running. Anne also announced that Darlene anderson is seeking our help with the Spring Fling Prom-for special needs children. Upon a motion by Lotz and seconded by Maher the club will donated $50 to the cause.

Barry Rowland read today and noted that their were 14 present.

Carol Godfrey announced that Missy D'Massa, from the abington YMCA, is very eager to join our club.

Munn Steelman reported that the Abington Aktion Club member- Carl Baust, made eagle scout recently at the age of 52. Also the Steelman's opened their house to the club and the hosted 22 members for a winter party.

Ed Foy announced that the Abington Fitness Institiute is haveing their golf outing on Thursday May 12 and the cost is $90 per person. We typically get a foursome to play and sponsor a tee-and green for $90. If you want to play let Ed know ASAP as it goes fast.( I committed and so did Ed to date...looking for two more players.)

Pres. Gloria reported that several bus stop benches need repairs. Jack Founds and Munn will look into it and as the weather gets on it we will schedule a date to install new boards as needed.


Division 21 News:

Southhampton reports the following:
Beef & Beer with Hatboro Club – is April 16th at the Ben Wilson Center in Warminster from 6-11 pm. The cost is $30.00.

Levittown-Bristol Club is holding their 2nd Annual Chili Cook Off on March 23. the cost is $7 per person. All are invited.

Drop In story Time Readers for Feb.
2/24-Steeelman
3/3-Waite
3/10-Kreger
3/17/-Maher

Upcoming Programs:

2/24- Moira Shaughnessey-former club member
3/3-Kristi Guadio-Philadelphia Circle K Club
3/10-Board Meeting


Pullar's Pot: 
Russ Koerwer put in $2 for the two weeks that he was away on a cruise. He won $300 at the Casino on board. Gloria put a dollar in to say "Happy Birthday" to Munn Steelman.



50/50 Winner- Pres. Gloria who donated it all back to the club.


Quote of the Week:

Always continue the climb. It is possible for you to do whatever you choose, if you first get to know who you are and are willing to work with a power that is greater than ourselves to do it.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox

03-03-2011 11:22:11    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

2/10/11
Stu Tollen, editor


Pres. Gloria opened the meeting and asked Kurt Hunsberger to give the invocation. Ed Foy was our On Time Name Badge Loser today.
We had three quests with us today: Speaker- Sam Rines from the James Foxx Basketball League. Carol Godfrey introduced her friends Missy D'Massa and Beth Kenas from the Abington YMCA. Missy is a perspective new member as she was filled out and returned her new member application. They were greeted in song.

Free Announcements:

Pres. Gloria announced that the Mid- Winter Conference is fast approaching March 4-6 at the Hershey Lodge and Conference Center. Here is the link for info:
http://www.pakiwanis.org/newsroom/2011/01/midwinter-is-quickly-approaching-and-so-are-the-deadlines

Gloria also reminded us about the upcoming Hiway Pre-Oscar Party on Sat. Feb. 26, 2011 at the HVCC from 6pm-9pm. tickets are $75 and up. Each ticket purchased gets a chance to win a Tuscany Villa: a one week stay for a couple up to four people at a Villa in the Tuscan Countryside. Includes daily maid service and continental breakfast for the entire week.
(package valued at $7,000) For more info or to purchase tickets use this link: http://www.hiwaytheatre.org/?page_id=1616


I  noted that the 2011 Summer Sunset 5K run will be held on June 21. So please mark your calendars now. Sponsorship letters will be going out shortly. Next meeting is set for Feb. 22 at 8AM at the JCA office.

George Kelly announced that we sold 70 dozen roses. Please if you haven't gotten your money in, do so ASAP and get it to Ed Foy.



Division 21 News:

Southhampton reports the following:
Beef & Beer with Hatboro Club – is April 16th at the Ben Wilson Center in Warminster from 6-11 pm. The cost is $30.00.

Ruth Gimbel who passed away recently.Ruth is the wife of  the late Walt Gimbel and son of Chip Gimbel of the Phil Mont Club. Please keep Ruth, Chip and his family in your thoughts and prayers.Visitation will be held on Friday, February 18th, 9:00am until 12 noon at Bethany United Church of Christ, located at Rising Sun and Magee Avenues, Philadelphia.Memorial Service will be held at 12 noon.  A luncheon will be held at the Austrian Village on Huntington Pike in Rockledge following the service. Family has asked that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Bethany United Church of Christ or to the Walter E. Gimbel Scholarship Fund care of the Kiwanis Club of Phil-Mont.

 

Drop In story Time Readers for Feb.
2/17-Steelman
2/24-Rowland
3/3-Waite
3/10-Kreger
3/17/-Maher

Upcoming Programs:

2/17- Board Meeting

Pullar's Pot:

Munn put a dollar into the pot to announce that his Grandson Chris is back from Afghanistan-safe and sound. He will be here for a awhile and it's to have him back in the states. Mike Czerwonka put a dollar in the pot to say that his son-Michael still hasn't picked a college yet. Kurt Hunsberger put a buck in to say that his daughter Jenna is learning to drive,and he is learning patience.



50/50 Winner- Mike Czerwonka



Program: Carol Introduced our speaker Sam Rines.  Sam spoke at length about the James Foxx League and "Coaching" in general and how it can really affect children's lives. We presented Sam with a check for $400 to help him continue his good work.

Quote of the week:

Realize that true happiness lies within you. Waste no time and effort searching for peace and contentment and joy in the world outside. Remember that there is no happiness in having or in getting, but only in giving. Reach out. Share. Smile. Hug. Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself.

                                                                      -Og Mandino

03-03-2011 11:22:01    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

2/3/11
Stu Tollen, editor


Pres. Gloria opened the meeting and asked Jack Founds to give the invocation. Mark Mullholland was our On Time Name Badge Loser.
We had two guests with us today-Kathy Judge, one of our fomer members, and Alex Schmauk -Jenkintown Community Band Director.
We greeted them in traditional fashion.

Free Announcements:

Pres. Gloria announced that the Mid- Winter Conference is fast approaching March 4-6 at the Hershey Lodge and Conference Center. Here is the link to on-line registration
http://www.pakiwanis.org/newsroom/2011/01/midwinter-is-quickly-approaching-and-so-are-the-deadlines

Gloria also reminded us about the upcoming Hiway Pre-Oscar Party on Sat. Feb. 26, 2011 at the HVCC from 6pm-9pm. tickets are $75 and up. Each ticket purchased gets a chance to win a Tuscany Villa: a one week stay for a couple up to four people at a Villa in the Tuscan Countryside. Includes daily maid service and continental breakfast for the entire week.
(package valued at $7,000) For more info or to purchase tickets use this link: http://www.hiwaytheatre.org/?page_id=1616

Here is the link for the most current Keystone Kiwanian
http://www.kiwanissbg.org/Assets/KK/2010/KK1112-2010.pdf

Jack Waite noted that he read to 23 children today at our Drop- In Story Time reading program

I made a reminder announcement for the Valentine's Day Rose Sale:It's an easy sale and good fundraiser for the club. The price is $20 per dozen and you can order them on-line if need be.www.jenkintownkiwanis/calendar.php . The deadline for the sale is Feb.8 and they will be delivered to Russ's office on Friday Feb. 11th for pick-up. ( No more orders will be accepted at this time.) 

I also noted that the 2011 Summer Sunset 5K run will be held on June 21. So please mark your calendars now. Sponsorship letters will be going out shortly.

Carol Godfrey announced that she has some friends who are interested in joining our club and she hopes to bring them next week.

Also we got some "Thank You" letters from: The Abington YMCA for our $250 donation, James Foxx Basketball League for our donation of $400, The Abington Parenting Center for our $250 donation and The Abington Community Taskforce for our donation of $250.

 

Pres. Gloria reported that the upcoming Kiwanis Convention will be in Geneva, Switzerland and the price is very good for the trip.

Please check it out at:http://www.incontrageneva2011.com/pennsilvania/principal.html

American actress and activist Jamie Lee Curtis will serve as keynote speaker for the Closing Session of the 2011 Kiwanis International Convention in Geneva, Switzerland, on July 9.

British primatologist and UN Messenger of Peace Jane Goodall, known for her extensive work with chimpanzees in Tanzania’s Gombe Stream National Park, will speak to Kiwanians and guests at the Opening Session of the 2011 Kiwanis International Convention in Geneva, Switzerland.

Pres. Gloria reported that she recently visited with Lucy Sharp and got the post office box key from Lucy.

Division 21 News:

Southhamptom reports the following:
Beef & Beer with Hatboro Club – is April 16th at the Ben Wilson Center in Warminster from 6-11 pm. The cost is $30.00.

They are collecting cell phones for “Cellphones for Soldiers”. They will be recycled and converted into pre-paid calling cards for the soldiers. See http://www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com/index.html for their newsletter.



Drop In story Time Readers for Feb.

2/10-Day
2/17-Steelman
2/24-Rowland

Upcoming Programs:

2/10- Sam Rines- James Foxx Basketball League
2/17- Board Meeting

Pullar's Pot:

Anne Lotz put a dollar in the pot to announce that her grandduaghter is now 3 months old. She recently gave her a mirror, and she loves taking to the other baby in the mirror. Bob Smyrl announced that his son Matt is finally recovering from his concussion. He was recently tested and prior to the wrestling season he scored in the 85 percentile, after the concussion he was at the 2 percentile, but is now back to the 60 percentile. Looks like he will make a full recovery. Bert Kreger put in a buck to say that he had two great weeks in Fla and brought back two make up slips from the Kiwanis Clubs he visited. I put in $5 to announce that Cooper is having a wonderful swimming season. Two weeks ago at the USA Mid Atlantic Elite Meet he won the 13/14 100 Breaststroke in a time of 1:01.56, which ranks him 11 in the country, and cost me $200 for a  new swim suit from a bet I made at the start of the season. He came in second in the 13/14 200 Breaststroke with a time of 2:16.44 which ranks him 22 in the country. Riley not to out done recieved the SHINE Award from Sandy Run Middle School-it stands for Selflessness, Humility, Nobility, and Empathy. He proudly announced that he got his in 6th grade and it took Cooper until the 8th grade to get his. Gloria put in a dollar to to say: "Whoever is praying for the snow..please stop."

50/50 Winner- Jack Waite-who doated it all back to the club



Program: Former Member Kathy Judge announced our speaker Alex Schmauk who is the band director for both the Immaculate Conception School as well as the Jenkintown Community Band. He is seeking scholarship money for the JCB tution as they don't turn anyone away. The cost is $150 for 14 weeks and one concert. Kathy brought some music for us to listen to and it was wonderful. There next concert is May 21st. It was good to see Kathy and it was a wonderful program.


Quote of the week:

I have only one superstition. I touch all the bases when I hit a home run.
Babe Ruth

02-10-2011 10:49:12    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

1/20/11
Stu Tollen, editor


Pres. Gloria opened the meeting and asked Jack Founds to give the invocation. Our On Time Name Badge Loser was Bill Lundquist. We had two guests with us today: Steve Spindler & Fred Kaplan-Mayer from the Hiway Theatre. They were both greeted in song.

Free Announcements:

Carol Godfrey, our Kiwanian of the Year , wanted to thank everyone for the honor. It was a wonderful night. Gloria reported that there were 85 in attendance at the Awards Banquet the other night. Also the YMCA is having an open house on Sunday the 23rd.

Munn Steelman noted that he read to 18 children today and overall the kids behavior has been much better.

I made a reminder announcement for the Valentine's Day Rose Sale:It's an easy sale and good fundraiser for the club. The price is $20 per dozen and you can order them on-line if need be.www.jenkintownkiwanis/calendar.php . The deadline for the sale is Feb. 3 and they will be delivered to my office on Friday Feb. 11th for pick-up.

 

96th Annual Kiwanis International Convention
July 7-10, 2011

Pres. Gloria reported that the upcoming Kiwanis Convention will be in Geneva, Switzerland and the price is very good for the trip. Please check it out at:http://www.incontrageneva2011.com/pennsilvania/principal.html

Jamie Lee Curtis scheduled for Closing

American actress and activist Jamie Lee Curtis will serve as keynote speaker for the Closing Session of the 2011 Kiwanis International Convention in Geneva, Switzerland, on July 9.

Curtis, known for her roles in such acclaimed films as Halloween, True Lies, A Fish Called Wanda, Trading Places and Freaky Friday, is also an AIDS activist and has a deep and active connection to many children’s charities. She also is a best-selling children’s author, including titles “Tell Me Again About the Night I Was Born,” “Today I Feel Silly and Other Moods That Make My Day” and “Is There Really a Human Race?”

Curtis is married to actor/director Christopher Guest and has two children.

Jane Goodall to kick off convention

Dr. Jane Goodall with Gombe chimpanzee Freud.
© Michael Neugebauer

British primatologist and UN Messenger of Peace Jane Goodall, known for her extensive work with chimpanzees in Tanzania’s Gombe Stream National Park, will speak to Kiwanians and guests at the Opening Session of the 2011 Kiwanis International Convention in Geneva, Switzerland.



Division 21 News:
Glenside club recently sent us this Key Club flyer asking for our help with the Darfur Project. Upon a motion by Tollen and seconded by Smyrl the will donate $50 to this cause.


Drop In story Time Readers for Jan. & Feb.

1/27-Day
2/3-Waite
2/10-Day
2/17-Steelman
2/24-Rowland

Upcoming Programs:

1/27-Kathy Judge- Jenkintown Community Band
 2/3- Board Meeting
2/10- Sam Rines- James Foxx Basketball League


Pullar's Pot:

Carol Godfrey put a dollar in the pot to say " Thank You" for the award. Munn Steelman put a dollar in the pot to say that he had a wonderful cruise and they were voted -Most Congenial Group, and they didn't get seasick even with the rough water from the storms. Also his grandson Chris will be home from Afghanistan  at the end of Jan. Bob Smyrl put a dollar in to say that his son Nathaniel who is a senior in HS is waiting to see what college will take him, however his son Matthew is still have concussion symptoms since Nov. 18th when he was kicked in the head at wrestling practice. He continued to practice and got bumped again that same day. Since then he has been unable to go to school and now has some short term memory loss. Unsure if or when it may come back. The doctors are hopeful, but it's just a day to day thing currently. Anne Lotz put a dollar in to note that we need more money in the pot to help us cover the costs of the Christmas Party for next year. Russ Koerwer put a dollar in the pot to announce that while he was in Fla. it was cold-only in the 60's. Wanted to congratulate Carol-Job Well Done!

50/50 Winner- Pres. Gloria who donated it all back to the club.

Program: Pres. Gloria introduced our guest speakers Steve Spindler and Fred Kaplan-Mayer from the Hiway Theatre. The spoke of the needs of the theatre and how we could get involved at this time. It was a very interesting program.


Quote of the week:

I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me.

Noel Coward

English actor, dramatist, & songwriter (1899 - 1973)

02-10-2011 10:48:46    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

1/13/10
Stu Tollen, editor




Tim Barnes opened the meeting and asked our guest speaker Pastor Paul Randolph to give the invocation. The On Time Name Badge Loser was Bert Kreger. Our guest was greeted in song and then we recited the Kiwanis defining statement.

Free Announcements:

Tim Barnes announced that he just ran into our former member Kathy Judge who would like to come speak to our group about an upcoming concert. See attached flyer. Perhaps we can get her to come on Jan. 27th.

I announced that we had our first Sunset Run meeting this past week, and it looks like June 21 or 28th will be our date, we just need to check with another running group as they hold a similar 5k run at that time. Otherwise we got Jen Stackhouse familiar with the run and operational details. Next meeting will be in Feb. We will work to see if the new LA Fitness in town would like to be a sponsor.

Bob Maher suggested that we contact Lucy about getting the post office box key, perhaps Gloria can pick it up, so that we can check the mail once in a while.

Jack Waite read today to 21 kids and he noted that it was the best group he's ever had.

Pres. Gloria reminded everyone that tomorrow night is the Kiwanis Annual Banquet and Old York Kiwanis Anniversary. Past Lt. Gov. Tim  noted in his latest e-mail that we have 80 attendees.

I past out Valentine Rose sale flyers, so start selling those roses. It's an easy sale and good fundraiser for the club. The price is $20 per dozen and you can order them on-line if need be.www.jenkintownkiwanis/calendar.php

Pres. Gloria asked Past Pres. Gloria to come forward and she was then presented with an award for her two year term as our Club President.

Division 21 News:
Glenside club recently sent us this Key Club flyer asking for our help. We should consider it. See attached pdf. file


Drop In story Time Readers for Jan. & Feb.

1/20-Steelman
1/27-Day
2/3-Waite
2/10-Day
2/17-Steelman
2/24-Rowland


Upcoming Programs:

1/20- Steve Spindler from the Hiway Theatre
1/27-Kathy Judge- Jenkintown Community Band
 2/3- Board Meeting


Pullar's Pot:
Jim Kirkner, former member, says "Hello" to one and all. I noted that Cooper is swimming well and recently went a 1:02.07 in the 100 yd. breaststroke. He is currently ranked 17th in the state at the PIAA level.

50/50 Winner- Stu Tollen, donated it all back to the club.

Program: Pres. Gloria introduced our guest speaker Pastor Paul Randolph. Paul told us his background story of how he got involved in first the Police Dept. and currently the Fire Dept. Paul is one of the few Pastoral Fire Dept. workers in the region. It was quite interesting.


Quote of the Week:

By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.
Confucius

01-20-2011 10:14:22    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

1/6/11


Pres. Gloria opened the meeting and asked Jack Waite to give the invocation. Jack Founds was our On Time Name Badge Winner. We had three guests with us today: Ofc. Tucker, Chief Al DiValentino, Ofc. Salpezio fron the Jenkintown Police Department.They were greeted in traditional fashion.


Free Announcements:

Anne Lotz wanted to remind everyone of the upcoming Kiwanis Banquet and Old York Rd's 85th Anniversary on Jan. 14th at the Blair Mill Inn.  I need to let Tim Hoffman know today who wants to go and their meal choice.To date only Gloria and Anne going only, and I know we can do better than that. The cost is $25 per person. Today, (1/13/10) is the last day to sign up. Please consider going if at all possible.

Russ Koerwer announced that he will speak to the florist Robbie about the Valentine Day Rose Sale but it shouldn't be a problem. George Kelly has agreeded to head up this committee. Since Valentine's Day falls on a Monday Russ will see about flower delivery on Friday the 11th and a good drop off spot. I offered my office. The price once again will be $20 per dozen. (See attached flyer) Start selling those roses!

Bert Kerger announced that he read at Drop In Story Time today and they had 17 children present.

Drop In story Time Readers for Jan. & Feb.

1/20-Steelman
1/27-Day
2/3-Waite
2/10-Day
2/17-Steelman
2/24-Rowland


Upcoming Programs:

1/13- Board Meeting & Pastor Randolph
1/20- Steve Spindler from the Hiway Theatre
1/27-open

Pullar's Pot:

Munn put a dollar in the pot to say that his grandson Chris who is in Afghanistan is doing well, and hopes to be home in March.
Carol put ion a dollar to say that she and her whole family went into the ocean for the Polar Bear plunge in Ocean City, NJ in John's memory. Carol noted that there must have been over 1,000 people there.
Bob Maher noted that he was glad to be back as the spent the holidays in Virginia and California.
Mike noted that yesterday was his birthday and on Sunday he was in a car accident. He is okay but the car isn't. We sang Happy Birthday to Mike.
Bert Kreger announced that he will be in Florida for the next two weeks, and he not sure how to pack.
Gloria reported that on New Year's Eve she went to Sugar House Casino and won some money and saw the fireworks over the river. She wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year.
Russ put a dollar in to say that he spent New Years down at Rehobeth Beach and they had a wonderful dinner out and breakfast the next day back at his house.

50/50 Winner- Bert Kreger who donated it all back to the club.

Program:

Gloria introduced Chief Al DiValentino form the JPD. the Cheif wanted to thank us for our continued support of the police department and especially the K-9 division. Gloria then presented Ofc. Tucker with a check for $100 for Ofc. Rocky our K-9 dog. The K-9 division here in Jenkintown depends donations for his food and health care. The Boro only pays for his training. Ofc. Tucker then introduced us to Rocky and gave us a brief demonstration. It was a great program.

01-13-2011 09:56:13    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

12/30/10
Stu Tollen, editor


Pres. Elect Jack Founds opened the meeting and asked Barry Rowland to give the invocation. We had no guests with us today. Our On Time Name Badge Loser was Pres. Gloria.

Free annoucements:

Carol Godfrey announced that our JDN Chirstmas Party was a success and we have 24 presents left over, so we have a good start for 2011. She wanted to "Thank": Gloria, Jack, Lucy, Anne for all the help and of course Mark our in house Santa.

I wanted to remind everyone of the upcoming Kiwanis Banquet and Old York Rd's 85th Anniversary on Jan. 14th at the Blair Mill Inn. See attached flyer for all the details. I need to let Tim Hoffman know today who wants to go and their meal choice.To date I have Gloria and Anne going only, and I know we can do better than that. The cost is $25 per person.

Anne Lotz wanted to "Thank" Russ for the wonderful party, as it was great and we had a wonderful time.

Russ Koerwer announced that he will speak to the florist Robbie about the Valentine Day Rose Sale but it shouldn't be a problem. George Kelly has agreeded to head up this committee. Since Valentine's Day falls on a Monday Russ will see about flower delivery on Friday the 11th and a good drop off spot. I offered my office.

Upcoming Programs:

1/6- Board Meeting and Ofc. Tucker from the JPD
1/13-open
1/20- Steve Spindler from the Hiway Theatre
1/27-open


Pullar's Pot:

Lucy Sharp put in a dollar to say that she resigned from Abington Bank and has accepted a job in Quakertown at Quakertown National Bank and it begins on 1/3/11. Also she is stepping down as a club member as she will no longer be able to attend meetings. We all wish Lucy well with her new job and hate to see her go.

50/50  Winner- Tim Barnes


Program:
Our newest member George Kelly was nice enough to tell us about himself. It was a wonderful program, as George has led a very colorful life.

Quote of the day:
The first time I see a jogger smiling, I'll consider it.
Joan Rivers

01-11-2011 18:45:33    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

12/9/10


Pres. Gloria opened the meeting and asked Jack Founds to give the invocation. Dawn Day was our On Time Name Badge Winner. We had two guests with us today: Carol Polis and her son Ken Sharp. We greeted them in traditional fashion.


Free Announcements:


Sat., Dec. 11^th – Aktion Club is sponsoring Breakfast with Santa 8:30 a.m. – 11:3 at the Knights of Columbus on Limekiln Pike in Glenside. $6 for Adults, $4 for Kids, kids under 2 are free.

Thurs., Dec. 16^th – Jenkintown Day Nursery Holiday Party with Santa 11:30 a.m. Kiwanis members are asked to bring 5 gifts to the next meeting –
                              3 for girls wrapped in green paper, and 2 for boys wrapped in red. Please drop off the gifts by Wed. 12/15 at Abington Bank, Jenkintown Branch and Lucy will collect them.

Fri., Dec. 17^th – Jenkintown Kiwanis Holiday Party at the home of Russ Koerwer 6 p.m.We want some members to bring desert, so please contact Russ with your RSVP's and he will tell you we need for food planning. His e-mail address is : WRKoerwer@aol.com

 
Rubyes Kids holiday party is Dec. 11.  If you would like to send a donation, go to the website www.rubyes.com

Pres. Gloria welcomed Dawn Day as it's been awhile since she was here last. Also she noted that on Tuesday 12/7 the Sunset Run Committee met with Linda Kligman and Jen Stackhouse for a transferring of knowledge to Jen as she will be in charge of the JCA part this upcoming year. Set the date-June 21, 2011 and the Wells Fargo Stage Coach will be there once again.

Carol Godfrey announced that the Pizza Party with JDN and Santa is all set. Please make sure that you are there by 11:30AM. We had over 70 gifts at last count and that's not counting what came in today. Santa is all set, the pizza is ordered and Gloria will pick it up, Jack has the papergoods and juice,so all looks good. Please come out and support this great cause. The children just love it, and it's one of our best meetings of the year. Reminder-this Thursday 11:30 AM

Pres. Gloira announced that she called Officer Tucker and told him that we have a $100 check for him to use for Officer Rocky our K-9 dog. Hopefully we will get him to come to one of our meetings to get it.

Russ passed out a sign up sheet  for the upcoming holiday party. Please sign up or e-mail Russ if you are planning on coming.

I passed out the annual invoice for Club Dues. If you haven't been present then I will e-mail you a copy. Please make sure that Ed Foy gets your payment-don't give it to me.


Dawn read at the Library today and had 5 kids present, a much better behaved group this week.

Bert Kreger announced that he and Bernice celelbrated their anniversary this past Tuesday. 58 wonderful years!!

Upcoming Programs:

12/16- JDN Pizza Party-11:30AM
12/23- Meeting at the Drake Tavern -Noon
12/30- Pastor Paul Randolph

Jack will look into inviting Jen Stackhouse from the JCA and Steve Spindler from the Hiway Theatre to come speak to us.


District/Division/Region 7 Business:

Old York Road Club will be holding their 85^th Anniversary party on January 14th . Details in attached file.

International Business:

7/7/11-7/10/11 International Convention: Geneva, Switzerland.

The new Worldwide Service project will raise $110 M over the next 5 years to fill the funding gap required to provide an estimated 387 million does of the tetanus vaccine. For information on “The Eliminate Project” go to http://www.theeliminateproject.org/.

Pullar's Pot:
Bert put in a buck for his anniversary. Ann Lotz put in a dollar as her graddaughter Annabelle was baptized last Sunday.Mike Czrewonka put in a buck to announce that his son Michael who is a senior in high school hasn't heard from any colleges yet, as he got his applications in late. I put in $20 as I recently celebrated 20 years in business and as a Kiwanian-sure went by fast. Cooper has started off his highschool swimming career with a couple of first place finishes and he has already qualified for Districts in two events.


50/50:  Russ Koerwer who donated it all back to the club


Program: Pres. Gloria introduced our speaker- Carol Polis. Carol was the first woman professional boxing judge in the US & World. She gave a great talk about her life and how she became a boxing judge. It was a wonderful program.


Quote of the Week:

" With Courage anything is Possible"

                                                -Carol Polis

12-14-2010 19:11:16    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

12/2/10

Stu Tollen, editor



Pres. Gloria opened the meeting and asked Jack Founds to give the invocation. Our On Time Name Badge Loser this week was Bob Smyrl. We had no guests with us today.


Free Announcements:

Fri., Dec. 3rd – Breathing Room Foundation event at the Red Barn Mall 6-9 p.m.

Sun. Dec. 5^th – Eastern Montgomery County Arts and Tech School breakfast buffet to benefit the scholarship fund  8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.-sponsored by the Old York Rd Club.

Sat., Dec. 11^th – Aktion Club is sponsoring Breakfast with Santa 8:30 a.m. – 11:3 at the Knights of Columbus on Limekiln Pike in Glenside. $6 for Adults, $4 for Kids, kids under 2 are free.

Thurs., Dec. 16^th – Jenkintown Day Nursery Holiday Party with Santa 11:30 a.m. Kiwanis members are asked to bring 5 gifts to the next meeting –
                              3 for girls wrapped in green paper, and 2 for boys wrapped in red. Please bring the gifts with you today or drop them off at Abington Bank, Jenkintown Branch and Lucy will collect them.

Fri., Dec. 17^th – Jenkintown Kiwanis Holiday Party at the home of Russ Koerwer 6 p.m.We want some members to bring desert, so please contact Russ with your RSVP's and he will tell you we need for food planning. His e-mail address is : WRKoerwer@aol.com

 
Rubyes Kids holiday party is Dec. 11.  If you would like to send a donation, go to the website www.rubyes.com

Munn Steelman announced that the Banquet of Thanks was very successful. They had 97 in attendnace and we had a successful interclub as: Bob Maher,
 Mimi & Munn Steelman, Bill & Anne Lotz,  Gloria A. Leibig, Jim & Nancy Hutchings (Potential new member??)

Pres. Gloria also announced that we had another successful interclub with Lansdale Kiwanis on 11/24-Jack Founds, Bob Smyrl, Kurt Hunsberger, Tim Barnes, she were in attendance. Very nice meeting.

I passed out copies of our Annual Dues. to each member. Please send them back in to Ed Foy ASAP. For those not present I will e-mail you copies.

Ed Foy Announced that our Golden Peanut Award Winner was Carol Godfrey, who collected $136.45. Overall we collected $464.76

Munn Steelman announced that he read to nine kids today at the Library and they were awful.


District/Division/Region 7 Business:

Old York Road Club will be holding their 85^th Anniversary party in January Details to follow.

From the Glenside Kiwanis Club:
Next Wednesday, December 15^th, we will be holding our Family Holiday Party at the VFW starting at 6:30 pm. If you have a friend or relative that would like to bring their children or grandchildren that is fine.Santa will be there at 6:30 pm to talk to your children, grandchildren, and guests. Please bring a gift for Santa to give to your child as he/she sits on his lap with their confidential conversation.Dinner will be buffet style and will be conducted from 6:30 through 7:30 pm. You can take your pictures of Santa and feed your family and guests during that hour.At 7:30 the entertainment will begin (Santa will leave). Rick DeKalb has arranged for entertainment that will suit all who are present.
We need a decent head count so please start to plan now and let me know how many you plan to bring. Cost will be adults $15.00 and children $5.00.
This should cover the meal and entertainment. This evening is a big commitment so we ask for your assistance.
RSVP BY to Marty Ewer 215 887 3039 by Saturday, December 11^th!!!!!

International Business:

7/7/11-7/10/11 International Convention: Geneva, Switzerland.

The new Worldwide Service project will raise $110 M over the next 5 years to fill the funding gap required to provide an estimated 387 million does of the tetanus vaccine. For information on “The Eliminate Project” go to http://www.theeliminateproject.org/.


Upcoming Programs:

12/9-Carol Polis, Professional Boxing Judge

12/16- JDN Pizza Party with Santa 11:30am

12/23-Meeting at the Drake-Noon

12/30-Pastor Paul Randolf


50/50 Winner-Ed Foy-donated it all back to the club


Pullar's Pot:

Lucy Sharp put in a buck and noted that Lee was in the hospital for ten days as he developed an infection while there and had to be inthe cardiac ICU. He is now home and doing well.
Jack Founds announced that he recently celebrated his 50th Wedding Anniversary and they had a party and 250 came. It was a great night! Bob Maher put in a dollar to say that for the first time in a while they were home for Thanksgiving, so he decided to go shopping early on Black Friday for a doorbuster slae at Target and it was quite the experience. Pres.Gloira wnated to say Happy Thanksgiving to everyone and she was thrilled as Anthony came home for the holiday.

Quote of the Week:

Self-preservation is the first law of nature.
                                     -Samuel Butler

12-14-2010 19:10:33    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

11/18/10
Carol Godfrey, editor



Minutes from 11/18/10 Jenkintown Kiwanis Meeting
 
 
Gloria called the meeting to order at 12:15 p.m. and Stu Tollen was the “On Time” loser.
 
Guest:
Bob Harnish  - guest speaker from Max Energy Savers.
 
Announcements of Upcoming Events:
 
Tues., Nov. 23^rd – Banquet of Thanks – at Abington Senior High School Cafeteria A.
                                   Registration begins at 6:15 p.m. with dinner at 6:45 p.m.
Weds., Nov. 24^th – Lansdale Breakfast
Fri., Dec. 3rd – Breathing Room Foundation event at the Red Barn Mall 6-9 p.m.
Sun. Dec. 5^th – Eastern Montgomery County Arts and Tech School breakfast buffet
                         To benefit the scholarship fund  8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Sat., Dec. 11^th – Aktion Club is sponsoring Breakfast with Santa 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
                           At the Knights of Columbus on Limekiln Pike in Glenside
Thurs., Dec. 16^th – Jenkintown Day Nursery Holiday Party with Santa 11:30 a.m.
                              Kiwanis members are asked to bring 5 gifts to the next meeting –
                              3 for girls wrapped in green paper, and 2 for boys wrapped in red.
Fri., Dec. 17^th – Jenkintown Kiwanis Holiday Party at the home of Russ Koerwer 6 p.m.
 
 
With regard to “Officer Rocky” – canine dog for Jenkintown Police Dept. – the club approved $100. be sent for food/care.
 
Stu Tollen will bring the new officer/member pins to the next meeting.
 
Free Announcements:
Rubyes Kids holiday party is Dec. 11.  If you would like to send a donation, go to the website www.rubyes.com
 
New Members
Russ Koerwer and Bob Maher took George Kelly and Jim Hutchinson to lunch.
Library Reading
Bob Maher read to 10 children today.
Pullar’s Pot
Russ Koerwer announced he had a recent birthday.
Anne Lotz described her “incident” at Jersey Boys that resulted in a broken bone in her hand.
Speaker
Bob Harnish from Max Energy Savers spoke to us about how energy costs are going to be going up gradually.  He gave us some tips to help save energy costs.  His company evaluates energy used by residences, commercial and industrial businesses and helps them save money. It was very informative. 

12-02-2010 16:29:08    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

11/4/10
Stu Tollen, editor


Pres. Elect Jack opened the meeting and asked Jack Waite to give the invocation. Kurt Hunsberger was the On Time Name Badge Loser. We had three guests with us today: Former Lt. Gov. Tim Hoffman, Bob Mathers-Old York Rd Club Pres., Tom Weimer- guest of Russ Koerwer. All were greeted in traditional fashion.

Free Announcements:

 Pres. Gloria wanted us all to keep Anne Lotz's granddaughter in all  of our prayers as she is in NICU. Cathy has been released and is doing well.

Carol Godfrey announced that our Jenkintown Day Nursery Holiday Party will be on Dec. 16th and they have 91 kids this year.  We all need to purchase 5 presents each. Green for girls, Red for Boys or make it Blue  for all. Carol spoke with Santa and he is ready to go.

The annual Kiwanis Holiday Party will be Dec. 17th at Russ's house. Please Mark your calendar.

Jack Waite announced that he read to 12 children this week at Drop In Story Time.

Pres. Gloria announced that the Region 7 Conference / Governor Visit & Division 21 Council Meeting is this Saturday November 6, 2010: Pennfield Middle School 726 Forty Foot Road  Hatfield, PA 19440–2860 From:  8:30 am – 1:30 pm. Please let us know if you are going as Lt. Gov. Ann needs to know ASAP. To date only Gloria is going from our club.

Tim Hoffman announced  that the Old York Rd Club is having: A Holiday Breakfast Sunday, December 5, 2010 From 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM $6.00 Buffet Eastern Center for Arts and Technology  3075 Terwood Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090. Also on Jan. 14th the Old York Rd Club will be celebrating their 85th Anniversary as well as the Annual Awards Banquet. It will be at the Blair Mill Inn and the cost will be $25 per person.Invites will follow.

Pres. Gloria announced that: Pre-Thanksgiving breakfast through the Lansdale Kiwanis Club. 11/24 at 7:30 am in the Surrey room at the Wm Penn Inn.Pls. contact Bob Smyrl to confirm your intention.

Munn announced that the Aktion Club is holding their annual Banquet of Thanks on Tues. Nov. 23 at the Abington High School Cafeteria. See attached flyer.

Russ Koerwer announced that this coming week we will have a great speaker- Ted Taylor and he will speak on his favorite subject the Philadelphia Athletics and we have some guests coming so please try to get there early and make them feel welcome.

I announced that I invited Lt. Gov. Ann to come and induct our newest member George Kelly this week, so please try to attend and make George feel at home as a new Kiwanian.

Upcoming Readers:

11/11- Kreger
11/18- Maher

Upcoming Programs:

11/11- Ted Taylor- History of the Philadelphia Athletics Baseball Club- should be a great meeting

11/18- Bob Harnish- Energy

11/23- Aktion Club Banquet of Thanks



Pullar's Pot:

Carol Godfrey put a dollar in the pot to say that Antigua was great, the hurricane hit when we left so all went well. Ed Foy put a dollar in to say that he ran into Randy Slopek who is doing well, and he says, " Hello" to all. Tim Hoffman put a dollar in the pot to thank us for all the support last year. Russ Koerwer put in a buck to say he just got back from LA and they have a great area around their sports complex with Hotels and restaurants called LA Live and we are getting the same thing where the Spectrum is and it should be great.

50/50 Winner- Lucy Sharp who donated it all to Loaves and Fishes


Quote of the week:

Life is the flower for which love is the honey.
Victor Hugo

11-11-2010 19:01:19    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

10/28/10



Pres. Gloria opened the meeting and asked Jack Founds to give the invocation. The On Time Name Badge Loser today was Bob Smyrl.  We had one guest with us today: George Kelly our soon to be newest member. We recited the Kiwanis Defining Statement and greeted George in traditional fashion.


Free Announcements:

 Pres. Gloria wanted to thank everyone who was able to help out with Peanut Day. Everything went smoothly and WAWA was very pleased. Lucy has agreed to count the canisters and will present us with a final count soon. Bob Maher noted that he will draft a Letter to the Editor for the Times Chronicle to thank those that donated to Peanut Day and he will note what the club does with the funds and invite people to join us for lunch. All agreed that it was a great idea. Gloria wanted to thank Dawn Day for all her help with the project.

Russ Koerwer announced that the EMCCC Business Expo last week at Salus University was a great event. We meet 16 potential new members. Gloria and Ann will contact them and follow up on their interest. The winner of the $25 Gift Card was Jim Hutchings. Russ will get him the prize.

Carol Godfrey announced that our Jenkintown Day Nursery Holiday Party will be on Dec. 16th and they have 91 kids this year. Carol spoke with Santa and he is ready to go.
The annual Kiwanis Holiday Party will be Dec. 17th at Russ's house. Please Mark your calendar.

Jack Founds announced that he was able to help out this morning with the district wide rose sale. He brought the roses that we sold. Please get your money in to Ed Foy as soon as possible. $18 a dozen.

Barry Rowland noted that Drop In story Time  was good and he read to seven kids this morning.

Pres. Gloria announced that the Region 7 Conference / Governor Visit & Division 21 Council Meeting is this Saturday November 6, 2010: Pennfield Middle School 726 Forty Foot Road  Hatfield, PA 19440–2860 From:  8:30 am – 1:30 pm. Please let us know if you are going as Lt. Gov. Ann needs to know ASAP.

Munn Steelman announced that he and Mimi went to visit Bill Lundquist and he is doing well. He is very happy where he is and he sends his reguards to everyone.


Upcoming Readers:

11/4- Waite
11/11- Kerger
11/18- Maher

Upcoming Programs:


11/4- Board Meeting

11/11- Ted Taylor- History of the Philadelphia Atheltics

11/18- Bob Harnish- Energy

11/23- Aktion Club Banquet of Thanks



Pullar's Pot:

Lucy Sharp put in a dollar to say that she has had her three grandchildren visting for the past five days and it was great. Russ Koerwer put in a dollar to say "Welcome" to George Kelly. Russ made his first home sale to George many years ago and since then they have remained friends.

50/50 Winner- Russ Koerwer


Quote of the week:

Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.
                                             -Albert Einstein

11-04-2010 11:46:12    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

10/21/10





Pres. Gloria opened the meeting and asked Carol Godfrey to give the invocation. The On Time Name Badge Winner today was Tim Barnes.  We had several guests with us today: Charlie Harmer, David Rowland, Steve Sklar, Fran D'Andrea, Bobbi Shapiro, Holly Yablonovitz and our speaker, Dana Lightman. We recited the Kiwanis Defining Statement and greeted our guests in traditional fashion.


Free Announcements:

 Pres. Gloria wanted to remind everyone that tomorrow is our Peanut Day  We need more help.  We would like everyone to take at least a 2 hour stint.  If everyone pitches in, we will have the most successful "Jenkintown Kiwanis Peanut Day Sale". I will appreciate your support in this effort. Everything is set with WAWA so please take some peanuts, a canister and vest.

Russ Koerwer announced that tonight EMCCC Business Expo at Salus University on Thursday Oct. 21st -4-7pm. If you signed up to man the booth -Thank You.

Carol Godfrey announced that our Jenkintown Day Nursery Holiday Party will be on Dec. 16th and they have 91 kids this year. Carol spoke with Santa and he is ready to go.
The annual Kiwanis Holiday Party will be Dec. 17th at Russ's house. Please Mark your calendar.

Munn Steelman announced the rose sale is next week.  We will meet at Tom McMackin's garage in Hatboro on Wednesday 10/27 at 5:30 PM to put together the boxes.  This will take several hours.  We will come back again Thursday morning,  6:30am 10/28 to put the roses in the boxes. Please let  Marty Schaefer know if you can attend, as they need help with this. The roses will be brought to our meeting on Thursday.

Bert Kreger noted that Drop In story Time began and he read to ten kids this morning.

Upcoming Readers:

10/28- Rowland
11/4- Waite
11/11- Kerger
11/18- Maher

Upcoming Programs:

10/28- Sean Killkenny- Redistricting

11/1- Board Meeting

11/11- Ted Taylor- History of the Philadelphia Atheltics

11/18- Bob Arnish- Energy

11/23- Aktion Club Banquet of Thanks



Pullar's Pot:

Carol Godfrey reported that she and Russ had lunch recently with former member Ellinor Gilligan. Carol also announced that she is leaving for Antigua in a few days. There will be 5 adults and 4 kids under 7 yrs. old. Russ Koerwer put a dollar in the pot to say that his cataracts surgery went well, but it left him farsighted in one eye and nearsighted in the other. "It has really made it crazy for my brain." Gloria put a dollar in to say- " thanks" Russ and Steve for coming out to the Kimmel Center for the Gala over 1200 in attendance.


50/50 Winner- Stu Tollen


Program:

Pres. Gloria introduced our guest speaker- Dana Lightman, Ph.D. Dana spoke about her program Power Optimism. It was an excellent program.




Quote of the week:

We aim above the mark to hit the mark.
                                                 -Ralph Waldo Emerson

10-28-2010 11:03:51    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

10/7/10
Stu Tollen, editor



Pres- Elect Jack Founds opened the meeting and asked Jack Founds to give the invocation. We had no guests with us today.

Free Annoucements:

Pres.Elect Jack wanted to remind everyone that Friday October 22nd is the official Peanut Day.  We will require all to help.  We would like everyone to take at least a 2 hour stint.  If everyone pitches in, we will have the most successful "Jenkintown Kiwanis Peanut Day Sale". I will appreciate your support in this effort. Jack also announced that he did attend the breakfast meeting with Congresswoman Schwartz and it was quite insightful. Finally, Jack reminded us to keep Bob Maher in our thoughts and prayers as his father passed away.

We had an interclub yesterday for the installation Dinner. In attendance were: Russ Koerwer, Jack Founds, Munn Steelman, Gloria Leibig, and Carol Godfrey. Carol noted that it was a good evening, but with the Phillies playing it was tough to keep people out of the bar as everyone wanted to watch Halladay pitch the no-hitter.

Russ Koerwer that we have to all plan on attending the EMCCC Business Expo at Salus University on Thursday Oct. 21st -5-7pm as we have a booth.  Finally the PAL Food Festival is on Tuesday Oct. 12th at Philmont Country Club and we have a Booth at that as well-I have tickets if anyone wants to go.

Carol Godfrey announced that our Jenkintown Day Nursery Holiday Party will be on Dec. 16th and they have 91 kids this year. Carol spoke with Santa and he is ready to go.

Russ annonced that he has received a new member application from George Kelly. George attended our new member meeting on 9/23. Russ and Anne are his sponsors. Upon a motion by Koerwer and seconded by Steelman his application was accepted by the club. Russ will try to set up a lunch with George to help answer any questions that he might have. We will also have to set up a date to induct him as our newest member.

Munn Steelman anounced that he and Mimi helped take 14 Aktion Club members to Peddlers Village to see the scarecrow exhibit.

Jack Waite noted that Drop In story Time began and he read to six kids this morning.

Upcoming Readers:
10/14- Kerger
10/21- Maher
10/28- Rowland

Upcoming Programs:

10/21- Dana Lightman-Power Optimism

10/21- EMCCC Business Expo

10/22- Peanut Day

Gloria Leibig also reported that she is working to schedule Rep. Josh Shapiro and Jenkintown Boro Manager Mike English

Pullar's Pot:
Carol annonced that her son Andy is 38 today. Her dog Jake who was 15+ years old died recently. Lucy wanted to say" Job well done." on the membership drive. Russ announced that he is having cataracts surgery next week. I announced that it was my 46 birthday on Tuesday. Bert told a joke.


50/50 Winner- Bert Kreger. Bert donated it all back to the club.

The meeting was ended with a salute to the flag, and the Board Meeting was opened.


Quote of the Week:

America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.
                                              -Abraham Lincoln

10-14-2010 09:13:05    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

9/30/10
Stu Tollen, editor





Pres. Anne opened the meeeting and asked me to give the invocation. Todaywe had four guests with us- Don Lasko-our speaker, Don Neifield, David Rowland, Wally Dyer. They of course were greeted in traditional fashion.


Free Announcements:

The Dirstict Rose Sale is now closed They are $18 a dozen and the club gets to keep $7. We had 18 dozen sold so now please bring in your checks.They will be ready for pick up on Oct. 28th.

Pres-Elect Gloria announced that I am setting Friday October 22nd as the official Peanut Day.  We will require all to help.  We would like everyone to take at least a 2 hour stint.  If everyone pitches in, we will have the most successful "Jenkintown Kiwanis Peanut Day Sale". I will appreciate your support in this effort. Dawn has agreeed to work on the mailing labels and letters once again for us. They labels and letters will be ready next week and we will do them during the Board Meeting.

Remember the Division 21 Installation on Wednesday October 6, 2010 at the North Penn VFW 676 .  Cost is only $15!!!!  RSVP to Pres. Anne ASAP so that she can let Jen Vare know the head count.

Russ Koerwer that we have to all plan on attending the EMCCC Business Expo at Salus University on Thursday Oct. 21st -5-7pm as we have a booth.  Finally the PAL Food Festival is on Tuesday Oct. 12th at Philmont Country Club and we have a Booth at that as well-So mark your calendars now!

Carol Godfrey announced that our Jenkintown Day Nursery Holiday Party will be on Dec. 16th and they have 91 kids this year.

Pres. Anne gave our guests a brief introduction to our clubs history and ongoing projects. She also spoke about the projects that KI does.

Jack Founds noted that he spoke with Dawn Day and she is feeling better, and plans to be back soon.

Jack Waite noted that Drop In story Time begins next week:

Upcoming Readers:
10/7- Maher
10/14- Kerger
10/21- Maher
10/28- Rowland

Upcoming Programs:

10/6- Installation Dinner at North Penn VFW

10/7- Board Meeting

10/12-Pal Food Festival

10/21- Dana Lightman-Power Optimism

10/21- EMCCC Business Expo

10/22- Peanut Day

Gloria Leibig also reported that she is working to schedule Rep. Josh Shapiro and Jenkintown Boro Manager Mike English

Pullar's Pot:

Munn Steelman put a dollar in the pot to say that his Grandson Chris is now a First Lt. in Afghanistan and that he hopes to home in January.
Anne Lotz put a dollar in to say: " Thank You "all for a wonderful two year run as your club president.


50/50 Winner- Jack Waite. He was gracious enough to donate it all back to us.



Program:

Anne introduced our speaker, Dan Lasko. Dan is  the Veteran's Affairs Specialist at Congresswoman Schwartz's office. Dan  was a Marine and was medically retired in 2005. He was in Afghanistan in 2004 when he was struck by an IDE and had to have his left leg amputated below the knee. He is part of the Wonded Warrior Program which provides a two year fellowship for disabled veterans to work at congressional offices. Dan handles all the VA stuff here in the Jenkintown office: Social Security, Medicare, IRS, Disability Claims-which happen to be the biggest part of his job currently.


Quote of the Week:

Baseball is ninety percent mental and the other half is physical.
-Yogi Berra

10-14-2010 08:26:04    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

9/23/10
Stu Tollen, editor

Pres Anne opened the meeting  and aked Jack Founds to give the invocation. We had the following guests with us today: Missy DiMassa, Charlie Harmer, Ann MacHaffie,Leza Perkins, Bill Biele, Marty Kalos, David Rowland, Don Jones, Eileen Koolpie, and Marie Higgins. We greeted them in traditional fashion. We informed our guests on Kiwanis and how are club functions. It was a fantastic turnout for our membership drive and hopefully we can attract a few new members from it.


Free Announcements:

The Dirstict Rose Sale is now ongoing and we need to get our orders in by 9/30/10. They are $18 a dozen and the club gets to keep $7. All the information is on-line at http://www.pkfonline.org/  Please ckeck it out! It's an easy fundraiser. The roses will be available for pick up on Thursday Oct. 28th. Remember the more money we raise the more that we can spend next year. Please bring in your orders and money this week to the meeting if you want roses!

Pres-Elect Gloria announced that I am setting Friday October 22nd as the official Peanut Day.  We will require all to help.  We would like everyone to take at least a 2 hour stint.  If everyone pitches in, we will have the most successful "Jenkintown Kiwanis Peanut Day Sale". I will appreciate your support in this effort. Dawn has agreeed to work on the mailing labels and letters once again for us.

Remember the Division 21 Installation on Wednesday October 6, 2010 at the North Penn VFW 676 .  Cost is only $15!!!!  RSVP to Pres. Anne ASAP so that she can let Jen Vare know the head count.

Russ Koerwer announced that on 9/30/10 we are having our  second Membership Drive, so please let me know if you are bringing any guests with you, so that I know how much food to order. Also we have to all plan on attending the EMCCC Business Expo at Salus University on Thursday Oct. 21st -5-7pm as we have a booth.  Finally the PAL Food Festival is on Tuesday Oct. 12th at Philmont Country Club and we have a Booth at that as well-So mark your calendars now!

Carol Godfrey announced that our Jenkintown Day Nursery Holiday Party will be on Dec. 16th and they have 91 kids this year.

I announced that we made $40 for Ofc. Rocky and about $300 profit on the pretzel sale at the Jenkintown Ferstival of the Arts.


Upcoming Programs:

9/30- Dan Lasco  speaking on veteran's issues and available benefits

10/21- Dana Lightman-Power Optimism

Gloria Leibig also reported that she is working to schedule Rep. Josh Shapiro and Jenkintown Boro Manager Mike English


50/50 Winner- Missy DiMassa. She was gracious enough to donate it all back to us.



Program:

Anne introduced our speaker, Jessica King from King Designs. Jessica spoke about social networking: facebook, twitter, linkedin as a way to increase your online footprint.
It was quite an interesting talk and something that as a club that we should look into and possibly use for our fundraisers.

Quote of the Week:

If men were angels, no government would be necessary.
James Madison

09-28-2010 19:10:14    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

9/16/10
Stu Tollen, editor


Pres. Anne opened the meeting and asked Jack Founds to give the invocation. We had no guests with us today.

The first order of business was to reopen the Board Meeting. Pres. Anne announced that the Budget Committee met and put together a proposed budget set at $8350 and have asked the Foundation Trustees to allow us to make it $10,000. The additional funds will allow us to once again have money set aside for Kiwanis Conferences, a Moira Shaughnessy Annual Donation, and a small miscellanous fund. The Foundation Trustees met and approved the budget. Upon a motion be Koerwer and seconded by Maher the Club accepted the proposed budget as presented. The Board Meeting was then closed and the regular meeting commenced.

The Kiwanis Defining Statement was recited.


Free Announcements:

The Jenkintown Festival of the Arts is all set for Sunday September 19 from 1-5. We will be selling soft pertzels and water. Ed Foy will bring change. All are welcome to help out. Please wear your green Kiwanis t-shirt so that we stand out.

The Dirstict Rose Sale is now ongoing and we need to get our orders in by 10/1/10. They are $18 a dozen and the club gets to keep $7. All the information is on-line at http://www.pkfonline.org/  Please ckeck it out! It's an easy fundraiser. The roses will be available for pick up on Thursday Oct. 28th. Remember the more money we raise the more that we can spend next year.

Pres-Elect Gloria announced that I am setting Friday October 22nd as the official Peanut Day.  We will require all to help.  We would like everyone to take at least a 2 hour stint.  If everyone pitches in, we will have the most successful "Jenkintown Kiwanis Peanut Day Sale". I will appreciate your support in this effort. Dawn has agreeed to work on the mailing labels and letters once again for us.

Remember the Division 21 Installation on Wednesday October 6, 2010 at the North Penn VFW 676 .  Cost is only $15!!!!  RSVP to Jen Vare. Please review the attached file.

Pres. Anne wanted to see if club memebers wnated to continue to sell Entertainment Books. It was decided that we would discontinue this club fund-raiser at this time. Also she wanted to remind us about the upcoming event at the Abington Arts Center- Art on Tap. On Tuesday Oct. 1st. It's a great night so come on out and enjoy some good food , some good beer and  some great art.

Russ Koerwer announced that on 9/23/10 we are having our Membership Drive, so please let me know if you are bringing any guests with you, so that I know how much food to order.
Also we have to all plan on attending the EMCCC Business Expo at Salus University on Thursday Oct. 21st -5-7pm as we have a booth.  Finally the PAL Food Festival is on Tuesday Oct. 12th at Philmont Country Club and we have a Booth at that as well-So mark your calendars now!

Carol Godfrey announced that Peco has a great program to pick up old refrigerators. They come, take it away and give you $35. It does have to be working, but other that that it's great.


Upcoming Programs:

9/23- Jessica King-King Design-topic Social Media

9/30- Open at this time

10/21- Dana Lightman-Power Optimism

Gloria Leibig also reported that she is working to schedule Rep. Josh Shapiro and Jenkintown Boro Manager Mike English


Pullar's Pot:

Jack Founds put in a dollar to say that Nancy and I are celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary today. Lucy Sharp announced that her son Michael is one step closer to his Phd, as he passed his first round of tests. Bob Maher put in a few bucks to report that Tish finished her first triathalon in Malibu and that Mary Kate has finisihed her sculpture and it looks great.
I put in a dollar to announce that someone broke a window at my office and it made the Jenkintown's finest day as I had three officers in my office throughout the day.Nothing was stolen-just some vandalism. Russ Koerwer put in a dollar to say that his nephew Scott was elected President at Newberry College and he is only 43. Everyone is very excited. Bert Kreger put in a dollar to say that he is happy to still come for every week for the past 54 years. Way to go-Bert!


50/50 Winner- Tim Barnes, who donated it all back to the club.


Quote of the week:

The public will believe anything, so long as it is not founded on truth.

Edith Sitwell

English biographer, critic, novelist, & poet (1887 - 1964)

09-23-2010 09:30:57    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

9/2/10
Stu Tollen, editor



Past Pres. Bob opened the meeting and asked Jack Founds to give the invocation. It was my lucky day as I won the On Time Name Badge drawing. We had no guests with us today.


Free Announcements:

Pres-Elect Gloria announced that I am setting Friday October 22nd as the official Peanut Day.  We will require all to help.  We would like everyone to take at least a 2 hour stint.  If everyone pitches in, we will have the most successful "Jenkintown Kiwanis Peanut Day Sale". I will appreciate your support in this effort.

Pres. Anne announced that she got this e-mail from Kevin Thomas and she wanted to share with all club members:

Kiwanians:
 
As you probably know, on April 1, 2010 Kiwanis International implemented a Graduated Enrollment Fee/Schedule for new members in lieu of the "flat" fee for new members. 
 
As you may, also, know, the District offered a bylaw amendment to establish a similar graduated District fee.  That amendment was approved by the delegates at the recently completed District convention. 
 
After the District leadership and President Paul conferred, we could see no reason to not implement the new graduated fee effective immediately.  Pasted below and attached as an excel file you will find the schedule from September, 2010 through September, 2011.  This schedule is what a club in the Pennsylvania must pay to add a new member.
 
To summize, the flat Kiwanis International new member of $50.00 is gone as well as is the flat $16.00 District new member fee.  It has been replaced by a graduated enrollment fee; what you pay to add a new member depends on the month the member is being added.  The enrollment schedule for Pennsylvania clubs is attached and pasted below and is effective immediately.     

Please let me know if you have any questions about this change.  While we will be sending this to  club presidents and secretaries, your sharing and promotion of this change will reinforce and spread the message.  Thanks for your efforts!

 
Kevin E. Thomas, Executive Director
Kiwanis International Pennsylvania District
2793 Old Post Road; Ste. 12
Harrisburg PA 17110-3683
717-540-9300
Fax: 717-540-1018
 

September, 2010

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November, 2010

December, 2010

January, 2011

February, 2011

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August, 2011

September, 2011

I announced that the Jenkintown Festival of the Arts is:

Sunday, September 19, 2010

1:00 – 5:00 pm

Jenkintown Festival of the Arts will showcase the creativity and imagination of our regional artists.

Thousands will walk through the town to enjoy a juried arts show, taste fine foods and craft brews, listen to the sounds of great music, watch live performances, frolic in the Kids Court, shop and experience the fun in our historic town. Juried art, vendors, Brew Tent and Kids Court will be open throughout the entire event (1 p.m.- 5 p.m.).

We need all the help that we can as we are once again selling pretzels inside the brew tent and outside. Please sign up so that we know that you are coming. To date the volunteers that I have are: Gloria Leibig, Ed Foy, Munn Steelman, Carol Godfrey, Russ Koerwer. I know that we can do better than that!


District Convention: Munn and Gloria reported that it was a good convention, excellent keynote speaker, all new workshops. Munn reminded us that the Dirstict Rose Sale is now ongoing and we need to get our orders in by 10/1/10. They are $18 a dozen and the club gets to keep $7. All the information is on-line at http://www.pkfonline.org/
Please ckeck it out! It's an easy fundraiser. The roses will be available for pick up on Thursday Oct. 28th.

Gloria reminded us to think about the Kiwanis International Convention in Geneva next year. The packages are very attractive. Click here to access the InConTra Website for our 2011 International Convention!  Alos she announced that the District Convention will be in Pittsburgh next year.


Pullar's Pot:

Anne Lotz put a dollar in the pot to say recently she had breakfast with Moria's godmother and that Moria still has no short term memory. She still needs round the clock care, but she is very happy and is playing lots of scrabble. Gloria Leibig put in a dollar to say that she was recently diagnosed with Lyme's disease, but she got a rash from the antibiotics. She is feeling better.


50/50 Winner: Mike Czerwonka

Quote of the week:


Idleness is not doing nothing. Idleness is being free to do anything.
                                                                        Floyd Dell

09-23-2010 08:06:03    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

8/19/10
Stu Tollen, editor



Pres. Anne opened the meeting and asked Jack Founds to give the invocation. Our On Time Name Badge Winner this week was Gloria Leibig. We had a few guests with us today; Linda Kligman of the JCA, Heather McKeough local resident and Julie Slavet from Congresswoman Schwartz's office.They were greeted in traditional fashion.

Free Announcements:

Linda Kligman was proud to announce that the most recent Summer Sunset Run was a huge success." It was a great day and a great fundraiser for both organizations. The kids dash was a great addition to the event and really brought out more families and children."  She was happy to present us with a check for $6,127.18 which was our half of the net profits.
Linda also announced that the Jenkintown Arts Festival is Sunday Sept. 19th from 1-6pm and she is happy once again to have the Jenkintown Kiwanis Club as a sponsor. Once again the Kiwanis will have a table inside the Brew Tent to sell soft pretzels and a table outside in the town square to sell soft pretzels and drinks.

On that topic Pres. Anne reported that the Abington Arts Center is interested in doing the Pin Wheels for Peace Project and Abington Friends School will take the left overs. Anne will check to see if the printer once again will do them for us free if we put there logo on the template. Gloria has had discussions with Jenkintown School district about this project, but they seem to do everything last minute. For more info on Pin Wheels for Peace check out this link:http://www.pinwheelsforpeace.com/pinwheelsforpeace/home.html

Please try to attend our meeting on Thursday since it will be Rich's last meeting before retirement and his move to Virginia.  He and Joan will be at the meeting and we'll celebrate with a cake in his honor. If anyone has any stories or memories of Rich or Joan which they would like to share, there will be time for them prior to Pullar's Pot and the 50-50.

Gloria reported that she and Munn are going to the Pa Kiwanis Convention in Lancaster as our Delegates. She also announced that she attended Richard's last service with several other club members and it was wonderful.

Pullar's Pot:
I put in $5 to say that I'm sorry that I missed the meeting last week, but I was away on vacation in Virginia and West Virginia. We had a great time hiking, whitewater rafting and zip lining. We had to come back so that Cooper could tryout for the Upper Dublin Golf  Team. As it stands now he is one shot below the cut line for the JV team. Wer should know more over the weekend. Russ put a dollar in the pot to say that he would not be with us next week as he will be in Florida for a Banker's Convention. He wanted to wish Richard & Joan well.
Richard wanted to put in a dollar to say " Thank You" all for coming to my last service at St. Mark's.

50/50- Ed Foy- he donated it all back to the club.

Program:

Julie Slavet spoke and gave us an update on the Congresswoman and what she does as the District Director for the Congresswoman. She also spoke on how they office here in Jenkintown can help us or those we may know.

Heather McKeough spoke about her ideas of possibly building a safety town on something similar here in the Abington-Jenkintown area and asked us if we would like to help her along with this endeavor.Most were in favor of the idea, but we need more details, as this project is still in the preliminary stages.


Quote of  the week:

Oppression can only survive through silence.
Carmen de Monteflores

09-14-2010 16:32:51    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

7/29/10
Stu Tollen, editor



Past Pres. Bob opened the meeting and asked Jack Founds to give the invocation. Our On Time Name Badge Loser was Pastor Rich.
We had no guests with us today.

Pres. Anne wanted to re-open the July Board Meeting as the first order of business today. The Nominating Committee proposes that Jack Founds replace Dawn Day as Pres- Elect for the year 2010-2011 due to Dawn's health issues.Upon a motion by Steelman and seconded by Koerwer the motion passed as presented. At this point the Board Meeting was adjourned and the regular meeting was opened.

We began the meeting with the Kiwanis defining statement.

Free Announcements:

Russ Koerwer reports that he is setting up a membership meeting to develop a plan to attract new members into the club. The meeting is Wednesday at Timber(-the old Inn Flight) for lunch. He is suggesting a membership recruitment like a new club building. Jack Founds has volunteered to spruce up our name badges and I will supply him with the most current membership list.

Pres. Anne suggested that perhaps we use a drip e-mail list to blast out our upcoming events and news. I suggested a program like Constant Contact. Also I suggested we think about setting up a facebook page for the club. We get a lot of activity on the website and we need to move forward and accept the new social media forms to stay current with technology. We may attract a younger member this way.

I reported on the recent Div.21 Council meeting at Tim Hoffman's home last week. The big focus was on new club building in the Warminster-Warwick area and the Pa District Convention in Lancaster, August 26-29. Currently Munn and Gloria are our delegates but we have room for one more.

Pres.Anne announced that we need to plan what we want to do this year at the Jenkintown Festival of the Arts. We have $1000 budgeted for this event and it will be on Sunday Sept. 19th. Also we need to plan for the upcoming Business Expo-this year to be held at Salus University.

I announced that Linda Kligman will be here on August 19th to present us with our check for the Jenkintown Summer Sunset run. Bob Maher reported that the wrap up meeting was good and most of the clubs suggestions will be used next year.

Pres. Anne read an e-mail from former Lt. Gov. Jen Vare:

As you may or may not know Richelle Pitella is almost finished her time in Circle K and I spend a ton of time not in Levittown!  Recently Richelle and I got to talking about the lack of Kiwanis clubs in the Plymouth Meeting/MidCounty Area.  As we brainstormed where we could start a club and who would join we got VERY excited!  The 2 of us believe that we will be starting a fantastic new club in the PA District very soon!  We have already contacted Kevin Thomas, the current and next Governors, Ethan and Susan, as well as the current and next Region Trustees, Bonnie and Paul.  They too are very excited and we have done a lot of the preliminary work to get this club going!  
  At our meeting last night we were asked who our sponsoring Kiwanis Club(s) would be.  With puzzled looks we wondered why we needed a sponsoring club(s), but after getting explanations Richelle and I both agreed that we wanted this club to be in Division 21 and that we felt that both Jenkintown and Philmont would be the best ones to sponsor us.
  In the past, sponsoring clubs were always asked for large sums of money and typically the sponsoring club is the one that needs to go door knocking to get the club going!  The good news is there is not a big need for door knocking because we will be using a ton of Internet sources and words of mouth and if we do have to knock on doors we would accept your help, but would be able to get by with just a small group.  Sponsoring Kiwanis clubs do help somewhat financially with the initial get together, postage & paper for mailings, and any other odds and ends that would arise. 
  A sponsoring club agrees to:

• Support the club building process
• Assist in club recruitment
• provide interclubs for organizational meetings and charter events
• help with a service project and/or fundraiser
• Continue to monitor and maintain the club membership for a minimum of 1 year

  A sponsoring club gets the benefit of:

• the new club coming to your meetings, events and projects
• being involved with your successful fundraisers
• stealing new ideas from your new division club
• bragging rights that you helped build the new best club in the state of PA
• international "points" for distinguished status

We are hoping to have a get together social event for our potential members in September.   We are looking into sites and would like to provide snacks/apps and soda to people who come out to the event.  We are also working on flyers and letters.  We would ask for a little financial support in helping us get this together! 


Richelle and/or I would be willing to come speak to your club about this sponsorship or you can bring this up to your club at your next meeting.  If the club seems interested your board of directors would need to vote for or against it at your next board meeting.  We would be thrilled to get to work so closely with your clubs more often, but will also COMPLETELY understand if this is not something that you wish to undertake at this time!


If you have any questions, comments or concerns before or after taking this to your club please do not hesitate to ask!  If you would like us to come out to your club please let us know which meetings are best for you!

   In Service and Fellowship,

    Jen

We decided to invite Jen and Richelle to come speak to the club about this and get more information on the subject of club sponsoring.


Upcoming Programs:

8/5- Bruce Eberly-KI membership recruiter
8/12-Jen Vare-Club sponsorship
8/19- Linda Kligman
8/26-open



50/50-winner-Anne Lotz



Pullar's Pot:
Bert Kreger reported on the trouble that he had the move-phone, computer. Also that Bernice while at the shore developed gallstones and then pancreatitis. She has been in the hospital since last Sunday. Anne Lotz donated to the pot to announce that she was sorry for missing last weeks meeting and for being late for today's. She also announced that her daughter got the job that she was waiting for. Munn announced that his grandson Chris is home for the next 14 days but then he is headed back to Afghanistan.


Quote of the week, submitted by Ed Foy: 

" If all economists were laid end to end, they would not reach a conclusion."
                                                                                                -George Bernard Shaw

09-14-2010 16:30:43    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

7/22/10
Stu Tollen, editor

Pres. Elect Gloria opened the meeting and asked Tim Barnes to give the invocation. The On Time Name Badge loser today was Mark Mulholland. We had two guests with us today-Matt DiBattista and Anka form the Gift of Life Family House. They were greeted in traditional fashion.

Free Announcements:

Munn Steelman announced that the Pa District wide Rose Sale will begin on August 30th this year and all orders must be into the Pa Kiwanis District office by Oct. 4th. The roses will be delivered on Oct. 28th. All the information is on-line at http://www.pkfonline.org/ They are not sending anything out to the clubs this year to save money.

Tim Hoffman, Lt. Gov. Division 21 announced in  recent e-mails:
Division 21 agreed to sponsor a new Kiwanis Club in Warrington/Warwick.  The time has come to begin recruiting.  Governor Ethan McBeth and Bruce Eberly, an experienced recruiter from Kiwanis International, will be visiting with us Aug. 2, 3 and 4, to assist in the recruiting of new members.  Volunteers are needed to help them. Please be willing to give of your time in this very worthwhile endeavor.  If you have never recruited, as I have not, this will be a unique opportunity to hone your salesmanship and sell Kiwanis to others.  If you will help, please contact me by e-mail at this address or by telephone at 215-675-7144 ASAP. The home base for the recruitment will be the Horsham Day's Inn.  We will meet there on Tues. Aug. 3 at 8:30 AM.  Let's show the rest of the PA District that Division 21 can rise to the occasion.  We need 12 teams of two members for the morning and afternoon sessions.  You do not need to work both sessions of each day.  We are going to recruit for three days, two sessions per day.  Please contact me if you are going to help.The Gov. and Bruce Eberly will be arriving Monday.  Everyone is expected to meet at the Horsham Day's Inn at 9AM in room 130 on Tuesday Aug. 3.  Recruiting will begin at 9:30 AM.  Again, please set me know ASAP if you are going to recruit for any of the sessions on Tues, Wed. or Thurs. 

Gloria Leibig annonced that Pastor Rich will be giving his last sermon on August 8th at 10am at St. Mark's Church and all are invited to attend. It would be nice to have a strong Kiwanis showing for him.

I announced that last week we met for lunch at Pastor Rich's house and as usual it was lovely. Joan made pulled pork and potato salad and we had pizza from Fiesta- in fact we had way to much food, but it all worked out. We had a good turn out: Anne Lotz, Mike Czrewonka, Ed Foy, Munn Steelman, Carol Godfrey, Bob Maher, Russ Koerwer, Richard and Joan Workowski, Jack Waite and my family.

Pres. Elect Gloria announced that Jack Founds has agreed to take over the Pres -Elect position for Dawn Day for the upcoming year 2010-2011. We will formailze this at the upcoming Board Meeting.

Gloria also announced that in a recent e-mail from Linda Kligman- that the Jenkintown Festival of the Arts will be held on Sunday Sept. 19th. She read from the e-mail: "This year as you may recall we have expanded and rebranded the beloved jazz & brew fest to bring even more music to town, we've added a juried art show and a student art exhibit, and we're calling in the Jenkintown Festival of the Arts.  Once again we'd love to have the Kiwanis participation in this event, as a sponsor as a vendor or as volunteers...  whatever suits you best.  I don't know if you've had time yet to give it any thought, but we're in the planning process again.If I recall, last year we had Kiwanis pretzels in the brew-tent as the only food vendor (there was limited free cheese from Cabot) and we can accommodate that again as well.  Last year we had also expanded the Kids Court and staffed it with JCA volunteers for games, cotton candy, and face-painting.  I believe we also have a balloon twister scheduled this year, so you may want to consider brining information about your children's related charities here, or certainly a vending table at the event.  Our sponsors will receive free advertisements in the Montgomery Media supplement and we can work with you to customize a package that will meet your needs.  Let me know what the Kiwanis would like to do and we can make it work."

The Pennsylvania District of Kiwanis International is pleased to announce that we have joined with several other North American Districts to make available all-inclusive travel packages for the 2011 International Convention in Geneva, Switzerland!

Click here to access the InConTra Website for our 2011 International Convention!


The PA District Convention is to be held in Lancaster August 26-29. See attached for info

I announced that Tim Hoffman is hosting a Div.21 Council Meeting this Sunday 7/25 at his home at 2pm. All are invited to attend. I will be there.

Finally Gloria announced that we are having a wrap-up run meeting tomorrow moring 8am at the JCA office.


Pullar's Pot:

Lucy Sharp put a dollar in to say that she recently caught 4 trout while fishing in Wisconsin and her daughter is moving to California. Gloria annonced that Anthony is coming home, but he will leave soon for Ft. Pickett, Virginia for the rest of the summer. Bob Smyrl announced that his boys got back alive from a camping trip to Canada. I announced that I've been home alone as Melinda and the boys are at a swim meet at Bucknell University.


50/50 Winner- Gloria Leibig



Program: 

Gloria announced our guest speakers - Matt and Anka and they presented us a power point presentation on the Gift of Life Family Home.
The home offers temporary housing for loved ones while family members wait for a organ transplant here in Philadelphia. This is brand new and hoefully it will open in Sept./Oct of this year.It will serve all 8 Philadelphia Hospitals and their focus will be on the families. It will be availalbe to all who travel 25 miles or more and they will have 30 guest rooms. They are in the need for volunteers for: guest services, guest chef program, preparing baked good for families, hosting a wish list drive, hosting activites etc.. It was an excellent program and something the club should consider as a hands on project.


Quote of the week-  "The miracle is this, the more we share, the more we have."
                                                                        - Leonard Nimoy

09-14-2010 16:29:02    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

6/3/10

Stuart Tollen, editor


Pres. Anne opened the meeting and asked our guest speaker Rev. Jay Newlin to give the blessing. Our On Time Badge Loser this week was Ed Foy.

Free Announcements:

I announced that with respect tothe Jenkintown Summer Sunset 5k run we have over $9,000 in sponsorship money. Also, the lawn signs are here, and the posters and brochures are here as well. If you can put up a lawn sign please take one today as this is the last time I'm bringing them to the meetings. If you have gotten an e-mail from Tracy Brown of the JCA about volunteering, you can contact her directly, plus Gloria is passing out a sign-up sheet for the club and we will get her your names and e-mail addresses.Remember this is our biggest fund-raiser of the year and to keep the course safe for the runners we need all hands on deck. The date is June 22, 2010, please mark your calendars. If you know of any interested runners, you can sign up online at www.jenkintown.net or www.jenkintownkiwanis.com   We need to man a table at the Summer Sunset Run, or at least get info. out tothe folks there about what we do.

Pres. Anne reminded us of the upcoming Second Annual Prayer Lunch Thursday, June 17, at Huntington Valley Country Club12:00-1:30pm.The buffet lunch will include soup, salad, choice of 2 entrees, dessert and beverages.$20 per person.The guest speaker for our Prayer Lunch will be:Rabbi Deborah Waxman, PhD.  Make checks payable to: “Kiwanis Foundation of Jenkintown” P.O. Box 193, Jenkintown, PA, 19046 or Pay with PayPal http://www.jenkintownkiwanis.com/calendar.php We need to have a head count by June 10th, so please get your checks into Ed Foy or use PayPal ASAP.  If anyone is interested in playing golf after the meeting, please let Anne know so that she can set up a tee time for us.

Pres. Anne reports that she spoke with Kirsti Guadio about the Circle K Club status and Kristi is getting information on how we proceed from here. Most likely things will happen in August with school is back in session. Anne will keep us updated.

Pres. Anne and Past Pres. Bob Maher are looking to conduct a membership drive and they need are help. Gloria and Dawn  volunteered to help.

Munn announced that to date the Aktion Club has sold 128 tickets for the Kiwanis Night at the Phillies. The club gets to keep $3 per ticket sold, so they made $384 on the event.

Gloria Leibig spoke with Keith Purcaro at Jenkintown Elem. School.  The Awards Ceremony is June 16th at 1:30 P. M. in the kids Auditorium. 
We can all attend this wonderful day with the children of Jenkintown , as they will get the BUG and Terriffic Kids awards at that time.

Pres. Anne announced that the EMCCC is holding a program on, Healthcare Reform; What will it Mean to Your Business
on June 10th at the Willow Grove Community Center-Giant Supermarket from 8-9:30am. It's a free seminar, but please RSVP online at www.emccc.org or call 215-887-5122  Complimentary to EMCCC members.

Finally, Pres Anne announced that the received " Thank You " notes from the YMCA and the Abington Fitness Institute for our recent donations.


Upcoming Programs:

6/10/10- Susan Reisenback , Comfort Keepers

6/16/10- Jenkintown Elementary School- Awards Ceremony

6/17/10-Prayer Lunch-Rabbi Deb. Waxman- "If I am only for myself, who am I?":  Jewish Teachings on Service.

Pullar's Pot:

None today


50/50 Winner: Anne Lotz who donated it all back to the club.


Program:  Pres. Anne introduced Rev. Jay Newlin from the Jenkintown Methodist Church. We presented him with a check for $500 for the Loaves and Fishes Food Cupboard. Rev. Jay updated us on the food panty. He noted that they serve 50-52 families weekly and roughly 180 families every six months. The food panty currently is sound financially, due to year round donations such as our own. Also with the food drives from the postal workers and local boyscouts they receive about 6 tons of food in total from those two groups alone.



Quote of the Week:

A home is not a mere transient shelter: its essence lies in the personalities of the people who live in it.

H. L. Mencken

US editor (1880 - 1956)

06-13-2010 09:24:11    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

5/27/10

Stuart Tollen, editor


Pres. Anne opened and asked Bert Kreger to give the blessing. I was the On Time Name Badge Loser today, as I wasn't wearing my badge.

We had one guest with us today, Bill Seedes for the Abington Fitness Institute. We greeted him in traditional song.

Free Announcements:

Pres. Anne reminded us of the upcoming Second Annual Prayer Lunch Thursday, June 17, at Huntington Valley Country Club12:00-1:30pm.The buffet lunch will include soup, salad, choice of 2 entrees, dessert and beverages.$20 per person.The guest speaker for our Prayer Lunch will be:Rabbi Deborah Waxman, PhD.  Make checks payable to: “Kiwanis Foundation of Jenkintown” P.O. Box 193, Jenkintown, PA, 19046 or Pay with PayPal http://www.jenkintownkiwanis.com/calendar.php  We need to have a head count by June 10th, so please get your checks into Ed Foy or use PayPal ASAP.  If anyone is interested in playing golf after the meeting, please let Anne know so that she can set up a tee time for us.

Pres. Anne also wanted to thank everyone in the club for their support in sponsoring a new Circle K Club at Philadelphia University.

I announced that we had a recent run meeting and all is shaping up well. To date we have over $9,000 in sponsorship money. The deadline is Friday May 28th, so if you want to do it- get you money in ASAP. Also, the lawn signs are done, and the posters and brochures are here as well. If you can put up a lawn sign please let me know and I will get you one.If you have gotten an e-mail from Tracy Brown of the JCA about volunteering, you can contact her directly, plus Gloria is passing out a sign-up sheet for the club and we will get her your names and e-mail addresses.Remember this is our biggest fund-raiser of the year and to keep the course safe for the runners we need all hands on deck. The date is June 22, 2010, please mark your calendars. If you know of any interested runners, you can sign up online at www.jenkintown.net or www.jenkintownkiwanis.com

Upcoming Programs:

6/3- Board Meeting



Pullar's Pot:

Bob Maher- announced that his daughter Tish is training for the Malibu Triathlon. Let's Go Tish!!
Ed Foy-announced that the Eagles signed a player-Riley Cooper-(perhaps the Tollen boys had something to do with this.)
I put a few dollars into the pot to say the Cooper had his last Lacrosse game at Sandy Run Middle school and it was the boys team vs. the girls team. The boys lost. Cooper won a SHINE Award recently -stands for Selflessness, Humility, Integrity, Nobility, and Empathy.


50/50 Winner- Bob Maher, who donated it all back to the club.

Program:
Pres. Anne introduced our speaker Bill Seedes. Bill thanked us for the support of the recent golf outing. The outing has been raising money for the tuition assistance program for Our Lady of Confidence school. This year they raised $8,600 and over the past 5 years they raised $32,000.

Bill went on to speak about golf exercises and stretches that we should do before we play and over the course of the year to help our game and to prevent injuries.




Quote of the Week:

"Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever. " -Lance Armstrong

06-13-2010 09:23:34    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

5/20/10

Stu Tollen, editor

Free Announcements:

Pres. Anne opened the meeting and asked Jack Founds to give the blessing. Our On Time Name Badge Loser today was Richard Workowski. Pres. Anne wanted to "Thank Gloria" for handling the last meeting and the next one as she was /will be unable to attend. Last week we had a successful interclub at the AFI golf outing. In attendance were: Pres. Anne, Kurt Hunsberger, Ed Foy, and I. we had one guest with us today Amy Nadell from Gia Nicole Angel Foundation. Amy was greeted in traditional fashion.

I announced that we had a recent run meeting and all is shaping up well. To date we have over $9,000 in sponsorship money. The deadline is Friday May 28th, so if you want to do it- get you money in ASAP. Also, the lawn signs are done, and the posters and brouchures will be ready next week. If you can put up a lawn sign please let me know and I will get you one.If you have gotten an e-mail from Tracy Brown of the JCA about volunteering, you can contact her directly, plus Gloria is passing out a sign-up sheet for the club and we will get her your names and e-mail addresses.Remember this is our biggest fund-raiser of the year and to keep the course safe for the runners we need all hand on deck. The date is June 22, 2010,please mark your calendars. If you know of any interested runners, you can sign up online at www.jenkintown.net or www.jenkintownkiwanis.com

Bob Maher announced that we had 10 kids today at our Drop-in- Story Time program.

I announced that on June 17th we will hold our Second Annual Prayer Lunch Thursday, June 17, at Huntington Valley Country Club12:00-1:30pm.The buffet lunch will include soup, salad, choice of 2 entrees, dessert and beverages.$20 per person.The guest speaker for our Prayer Lunch will be:Rabbi Deborah Waxman, PhD.  Make checks payable to: “Kiwanis Foundation of Jenkintown” P.O. Box 193, Jenkintown, PA, 19046 or Pay with PayPal http://www.jenkintownkiwanis.com/calendar.php

Russ  Koerwer announced that we made $400 on the Mother's Day Flower Sale as Robbie donated all the flowers to us.

I announced that the Wine Tasting has been postponed until a later date as several members could not attend and Angela was unable to do the catering. I will check with Melinda about another date. We have already begun to sample several French wines, so that part is under control.

Jack Founds announced that the bus stop bench at the Pavillion has been picked-up and removed.

Gloria Leibig reported that the speaker last week from RSVP was fantastic. Our upcoming speaker is Bill Seedes from the Abington Fitness Institute

Russ Koerwer announced that EMCCC Awards Night was excellent as usual.

Pres. Anne reports that we got a " Thank You" note from KI for our donation of $286 to the Hatian Relief Fund.

Bob Maher reported that everyone should check out the new Jenkintown Farmers Market held ot the Town Square every Wed. from 1-6pm.

Pullar's Pot:

Munn announced that his nephew retired from the Army as a Colonel, and last week he received his PhD. Also his nieces son in law was appointed andjunct to the Amry Surgeon General. Ed Foy put a dollar in to say that Marissa graduated from PSU last week and has gotten a job with a PR firm in Ardmore. Bob Maher put a dollar in to say that he is sorry that he missed last week, but he just spent 5 days in Paradise Island for a destination wedding. Gloria Leibig put a dollar in to say Anthony was commissioned last week at PSU, and got to wear his uniform at his graduation.


50/50- Jack Waite. Jack donated it all back to the club.


Program: Amy Nadell was introduced by Gloria and she spoke about the Gia Nicole Angel Foundation. Shane  from Fiesta Pizza suggested her as a speaker.

The Gia Nicole Angel Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization which receives funds through an annual benefit as well as generous private & corporate contributions.

The mission of the Gia Nicole Angel Foundation is to enhance the daily functioning of a child with special needs and his or her family by awarding assistance through the purchase of a specific item or items. This includes children with any physical disability (such as, but not limited to: spina bifida, paralysis, missing limbs) or illness (such as, but not limited to: cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, cancer).

Funds are awarded on a case by case basis with preference given to lower income and single parent families. Families who wish to receive assistance must complete an application and demonstate financial need.

Anne suggested that we should try to put them on our budget for next year as they certainly fit into our mission as Kiwanis. Amy had to leave early as her sister was having a baby and she wanted to get to the hospital.


Quote of the week:

"Facts and truth really don't have much to do with each other."
                                                                                                        -William Faulkner

06-13-2010 09:22:37    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

4/8/10

Stu Tollen, editor

Pres. Anne opened and asked Jack Founds to give the blessing. Our On Time Name Bagde Loser today was Bob Maher. We had one guest with us today-Ms. Deborah Sapin-Feldstein Exec. Director - Aldersgate Youth Services of Willow Grove, Pa.  She was greeted in traditional fashion.

Free Announcements:

Gloria Leibig reported on Upcoming Programs:

 
        4/15/10 -Mr. Garfield Jackson of the Big Brother Big Sisters of Montgomery Co.
 
        4/22/10 - Ms. Dede Long & Mr. Mike Weilbacker - Former & new Director of Briar Bush. Abington, Pa.
 
        4/29/10 - Ms. Linley Kirkwood - Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery Co.

        5/5/10- Dr.Timothy Wade-Superintendent of Jenkintown School District

I announced  the News From Div. 21-

On April 7th. Marty Schaefer received the "Citizen of the Year" Award for Southampton. This award is given every year to a person in the Community who does many things to improve Southampton. His father Willi received the same award 20 years ago. It is voted on by the past receipients and was a unanamous vote. Each Service Club in the Toenship nominates a member they feel is deserving or this award. It is quite prestigious. Marty will ride in the 4th. of July Parade with his wife Linda. I thought you would like to know this info and send it out to the clubs in Division 21.-Sally Wilson

        The Old York Road is once again sponsoring its annual Surf or Turf fundraiser on May 16 from 3 PM to 6 PM at Masons Mill Park near Byberry Road in Upper Moreland Township.     Your support is needed to make this year's event even better.  Please bring a non-perishable food item for donation to a local food bank.  You will note that the prices of the meals   that we are offering have not increased over last year's prices.  Attached you will find a flier with a detachable order form.  Please complete the form as indicated and send it as    soon as possible.  Meals are by reservation, only.  This is a rain or shine event.  You may eat inside a covered pavilion at the park or take it with cooked or uncooked.  Please       make your reservations early.  See you on May 8 at the Spring Regional Conference and Division Council Meeting at which time we will elect a new Lt. Gov. for 2010-2011 and also        at the Surf or Turf on May 16.- Tim Hoffman. Tim Also noted that Kiwanis Region 7 Spring Conference is to be held on May 8 from 9-1:30pm RSVP 4/20-Bonnie Houpt.

        Kiwanis Club of Phil-Mont is holding their Used Bike Drive on Sat. May 8th 1PM-4pm. Collecting adult and kids bikes to send to Nicaragua, Ghana, Moldova, Uganda, and   Guatemala. Asking for a $10 donation with each bike to help cover some of the shipping costs. See Flyer.

        The Kiwanis Club of Washington Crossing-Yardley is holding their Charter Night on April22 from 6:30-9:30PM at the Yardley Country Club. Cost is $30 per person-cash bar.RSVP    by 4/19-see flyer.

        Kiwanis Night at the Phillies July 24^th   Tickets are available  but selling very very fast.  $26.00 each.  If your members or friends want tickets  NOW is the time to buy.  Remember all proceeds     go to Aktion clubs.

        
I just spoke to the manager of the Pavilion which has installed a brand new covered bus stop.  They have the Kiwanis bench at the rear of the property and would be happy to help       load it onto a truck of our choice.  It is in one piece, still. If you would be so kind as to share this with other members, we might be able to resolve it at the meeting Thursday.-Lucy

Jack waite annouced that he read to just one child today. It was too nice outside.

I announced that it looks like the Wine Tasting will be at my house on Sat. June 12. Angela is available and we will be tasting French Wines.
I also reported that our Prayer Lunch will be on Thursday June 17th at Huntingdon Valley Country Club, with guest speaker Rabbi Deborah Waxman. Finally I announced that the Mother's Day Flower Sale is on. Everyone should have a flyer to use.



Pullar's Pot: Russ put a dollar into the pot to say that the last few Thursdays he has had continuing education classes. Sorry to miss. 

50/50 Winner- Tim Barnes-who donated it all back to the club.

Program- Gloria introduced our speaker- Deborah Sapin-Feldstein Exec. Director - Aldersgate Youth Services of Willow Grove, Pa. Deborah spoke about the formation of the program and many different programs that they run: Foster Care, Counseling, Prevention Education, Substance Abuse Awareness and Alternative Programs. It was a very interseting and information program.


Quote of the Week- Ed Foy


Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning.
                                                                        -Bill Gates

06-13-2010 09:21:17    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

4/1/10

Stu Tollen, editor


Pres.Anne opened and asked Kurt Husberger to give the invocation. We had two guests with us today, our speaker- Allison Miller from the Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger and past Lt. Gov. Darlene Anderson.


Upcoming Programs:

         4/8/10 - Ms. Deborah Sapin-Feldstein Exec. Director - Aldersgate Youth Services of Willow Grove, Pa. 
 
        4/15/10 -Mr. Garfield Jackson of the Big Brother Big Sisters of Montgomery Co.
 
        4/22/10 - Ms. Dede Long & Mr. Mike Weilbacker - Former & new Director of Briar Bush. Abington, Pa.
 
        4/29/10 - Ms. Linley Kirkwood - Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery Co.

Free Announcements:

Ed Foy- wanted to remind all club members to get your dues in! Everyone recieved an e-mail invoice and we need your dues now . Eight members still have not paid.

Bert Kreger reported that he read to 3 kids today. The weather was to nice to be inside, was Bert's theory.

Upcoming Readers:
4/8-Barry Rowland
4/15-Dawn Day
4/22-Jack waite
4/29-Bob Maher

Kurt Husberger is hopeful that we will have a few Interclubs this month. He is planning on attending the Lansdale Club's Prayer Breakfast tomorrow.
It looks like Jack Founds, Bob Smyrl, Gloria Leibig and Kurt will attend. Also Kurt is planning on going to a Hatboro- Horsham meeting in the next few weeks.

Pres. Anne announced that  we have a few more interclub oppurtunities:

Hatboro-Horsham’s “Martinis and Manicures” is May 10^th. The Cost is $30.00.
 
Glenside’s Golf Tournament is May 11^th at Five Ponds. Cost is $99.00. 215-932-9586.


I announced that our Prayer Luncheon will be held on June 17th at the Huntingdon Valley Country Club, and our guest speaker will be Rabbi Deborah Waxman. If anyone would like to stay after and play golf please let Pres. Anne know so that she can make the arrangements.

I also announced that Melinda and I are thinking that the Wine Tasting will be held the first weekend in June but it looks like we may need to pick another date as Russ and Steve will be away. More discussion to follow.  We also decided to go with French wines as we haven't done them in quite some time.

I am working on the Mother's Day Flower Sale Flyer-as we need to get this going.

Bob Maher announced that there was a Summer Sunset 5k Run meeting this morning. The planning is going well. This year you can sponsor both events- the Run and the Arts Festival with a donation of $500 or more. (See attached document.) However, you can see be a t-shirt sponsor for just $350. Please consider being a sponsor as this is our largest fund raiser of the year and we need your help to continue making this event successful.

Bob Smyrl announced that  Abingotn PAL is hosting it's 9th Golf Outing -Monday April 26th -North Hills Country Club $155 per golfer if anyone is interested in playing please let Anne know ASAP.

Darlene Anderson wanted to "Thank" those who were able to help out with the special athlete basketball tournament. It was a great turn out this year and all the volunteers were greatly appreciated.  Darlene also wanted to ask for our help with the upcoming Spring Fling on May 1st. It's at Wissahickon High School from 7-10PM This program is for special needs kids and area key clubs help decorate the gym. Finally Darlene announced that the Hatboro- Horsham club is holding a mini- relay for life also on May 1st from 1-3pm.


Pullar's Pot:

Bert Kreger announced that he saw Bobby Rydell last week and it was a great show.
Kurt Hunsberger reported that he was in Baltimore last week for a Volleyball Tournamnet with Jena and who does he see there? Mark Mulholland. Mark and Anne were there with their daughter. Mark says "Hello" to all.
Joe McHugh announced that his first graddaughter was born on March 19th- Mairead. She is doing fine. He has 4 grandsons.
Darlene Anderson put a dollar in the pot to say thank you for the help this past weekend.

50/50 Winner: Kurt Husberger


Program:
Gloria introduced Alison Miller from the Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger. Allison is a former Key Club member and said that our meeting brought back a lot of good memories.They are having their big fundriaser on April 10th a walk and 5k run. They typically get 3500 walkers, but this is the first year of the run. All the money rraised goes to local soup kitchens and food pantries. For more info go to www.hungerwalk.org



Quote of the Week: by Ed Foy


"The injuries we do and those that we suffer are seldom weighed on the same scales."

                                                                                                        -Aesop

06-13-2010 09:20:31    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

3/18/10

Stu Tollen, editor



Pres Anne opened the meeting and asked Kurt Hunsberger to give the invocation. We had one guest with us today- Heather Rutledge from the Abington arts Center. Heather was greeted in traditional fashion. Tim Barnes was our On Time Name Badge Winner.


Free Announcements:

Munn Steelman announced that he read to six kids today at the Abington Library. It was a good group.

Upcoming Readers:
Dawn Day 3/25
Bert Kreger 4/1
Barry Rowland 4/8

Bob Maher announced that there was a Summer Sunset 5k Run meeting this morning. The planning is going well. This year you can sponsor both events- the Run and the Arts Festival with a donation of $500 or more. (See attached document.) However, you can see be a t-shirt sponsor for just $350. Please consider being a sponsor as this is our largest fund raiser of the year and we need your help to continue making this event successful.

Kurt Hunsberger announced that we have several interclub opportunities coming up:

Levittown Bristol is proud to announce it's 1st ANNUAL Kiwanis Chili Cook off WEDNESDAY March 24th 6-8 PM. It looks like we have three interested in going.

Lansdale Kiwanis Club will be holding their annual Good Friday Breakfast (April 2) at the William Penn Inn. The cost is $15.00 and they always have a fine speaker.
 
Call or email me if you plan on attending.

Hatboro-Horsham’s “Martinis and Manicures” is May 10^th. The Cost is $30.00.
 
Glenside’s Golf Tournament is May 11^th at Five Ponds. Cost is $99.00. 215-932-9586.  Also,The Glenside Special Athlete Basketball tournament is this Saturday at Abington Penn State Campus. They will need Kiwanis volunteers 8:30am-11:00. Opening ceremony will begin at 9:00am this year.


I announced that our Prayer Luncheon will be held on June 17th at the Huntingdon Valley Country Club, and our guest speaker will be Rabbi Deborah Waxman. If anyone would like to stay after and play golf please let Pres. Anne know so that she can make the arrangements.

I also announced that Melinda and I are thinking that the Wine Tasting will be held the first weekend in June. Let me know if there are any conflicts, if not we will go with that. We also need to decide on what region we would like to feature this year.

Upcoming Programs:

3/25- Sean Elliott the Executive Director of the Abington YMCA
4/1- Board Meeting

Pullar's Pot:
 Lucy put in a dollar to say "Thank You" for the Anniversary Card- it's been 36 years for Lee & Lucy. Bob Smyrl announced that he has been officially released from care from the back surgeon. Anne Lotz put in a dollar to say that she was glad to be on time for once, and that the insurance will cover her daughters stolen netbook. I put in a few dollars to tell how the boys did at Mid Atlantic Jr. Olympics. Really they should give the parents a medal for sitting in the natatorium for all those hours waiting for a their kids to swim.

50/50 Winner- Stu Tollen. I donated all the money back to the club.


Program:
 Pres. Anne introduced our speaker, Heather Rutledge from the Abington Arts Center. Heather spoke about all the changes that are taking place there and upcoming events. It was quite insightful.

Quote of the week, submitted by Ed Foy:

"You can have everything in your life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want."
                                                                - Zig Ziglar

06-13-2010 09:19:47    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

3/11/10

Stu Tollen, editor


Past Pres. Lucy Sharp opened the meeting and asked Richard Workowski to give the blessing. Jack Waite was our On Time Name Badge winner. We had two guests with us today-speakers Doug Wendell and Sam Rines from the Abington Township Parks & Recreation. We also had with us Greg Godfrey and his fiancee Geri Lynn. All were greted in song.


Jack Waite reported that he read this week at the Library and we had 11 kids in attendance. Jack uses some songs and all went well. See attached pdf. file

Upcoming Readers:

Munn Steelman 3/18
Dawn Day 3/25
Bert Kreger 4/1
Barry Rowland 4/8

I announced that our Prayer Lunch is all set for June 17th at HVCC. Rabbi Deborah Waxman will be our guest speaker. More info to follow.
I also announced that found out who to contact to see if the Jenkintown Rec. Board would like to join us in hosting a pet parade perhpas in conjunction with the blessing of the pets at Imm. Conception
I also announced that Riley got the lead in his school musical- Aladdin

Russ Koerwer reported that we made $550 in our Rose Sale even with our mix up on the number od roses needed.

Ed Foy announced that please send in your dues. Everyone received an invoice via e-mail. If you didn't get it please let me know and Stu or I can send you out a copy.

Pres. Anne announced that Levittown Bristol is proud to announce it's

All are invited to attend and this may be a fun inter-club.


Munn Steelman reports that the Aktion Club has raised $30,000 for Habitat for Humanity but they still $60,000 short to build their home in North Hills. Munn also reported on the Mid- Winter Conference. Munn was at the PA KI Foundation meeting and learned tha past Gov. Phil Broadhead left the foundation $100,000 in his will which is good as the rose sale figures were way down this year.

Glorai Leibig announced the Upcoming Programs:

3/25- Heather Rutledge-Abington Arts Center
4/1- Board Meeting
4/8- Sean Elliott the Executive Director of the Abington YMCA

Lucy Announced that on Saturday April 17, 2010 from 10-1:00pm the Montgomery County Partners for Homeownership is having their :  2010 Housing Fair
at the MCCC. Admission is free.

Pullar's Pot-

Anne put a dollar in for being late, but her daughters apt. was robbed in Center City. Russ put in a buck to say that he has been away on a vacation cruise which was just great, but when he got back his secretary passed away last Thursday and she had been working their for 55 years. I put in a few dollars to report on the boys swimming results at the Mid Atlantic Junior Olympics.



Program:

Gloria introduced our guest speakers Doug and Sam. Sam spoke about his basketball days and how he got invovled in coaching the James Fox Basketball League. He also wanted to personally thank us for all the support over the years. It was a fantastic program.


Quote of the week:submitted by Ed Foy-

"The Chinese use two brush strokes to write the word 'crisis' .One brush stroke stand for danger; and the other for opportunity. In a crisis, be aware of the danger, but recognize the opportunity."

                                                                                                        John F. Kennedy
                                                                                                        speech in Indianapolis, 4/12/1959

06-13-2010 09:18:55    Posted by: Stuart Tollen

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. 

 

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. 

 

The payment should be sent to:

 

Kiwanis International Foundation

3635 Woodview Trace

Indianapolis, IN  46268

 

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 18^th meeting has been moved to Thursday, November 19^th and will be held at the Manufacturers Country Club!

The 60^th 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                                                           

10-29-2009 10:34:42    Posted by:

10/15/09
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

10-29-2009 10:34:09    Posted by:

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.             2^nd 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)

10-15-2009 16:26:51    Posted by:

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.

10-15-2009 16:26:39    Posted by:

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

08-18-2009 19:02:51    Posted by:

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.

08-11-2009 16:16:06    Posted by:

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 20^th 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