Web Address:
www.killearnkiwanis.org
Club Code # K10763
Tax Exempt # 85-8012667911C-2
Club Address:
2990 N. Umberland Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32309
Meeting Thursdays at 7 a.m. at 
the Killearn Country Club
- 19th Hole


God Bless America


Future
Meetings

February 20th, 2008
Board of Directors Meeting
7 a.m. for one hour
Talley's Grille
Planning and Budgeting for
community service. 
Participation by Officers, Directors,
and Committee Chairs is important. All  members are welcome.

Minutes of January Board Meeting.

February 21st, 2008
PL: THOMPSON SG: VARLEY
PR: WALTER
Ms Kimberly Moore
Workforce Plus Program
(LeRoy Thompson)

February 28th, 2008
PL: ZIEGLER SG: BARGER
PR: BULL
Susan Davis
Senior Foundation
(Keith Taylor)

March 6th, 2008
PL: CARRON SG: COLMERY
PR: COLOMBO
Lt. Gov. Al Eppinger
Official Visit

March 13th, 2008
PL: DOWNING SG: EPPINGER
PR: ESHER
Fred Varn, Leon County School Board
The State of the Schools


FUTURE PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Look for your name here. Plan ahead and email or call Chuck Walter at 284-3760 when you have a program  scheduled. 
March 13th .. Fred Varn .... Jim Varley
March 20th ...... LeRoy Thompson
March 27th ...... Paul Downing
April 3rd ...... Jim Barger
April 10th ..... Richard Ziegler
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Potential Speakers
Check the list on page two for potential programs.

Our Previous
Three Programs

February 7th
Connie Moore, CEO
PHI Center

January 31st
Special Meeting
with Governor Mark Taylor

January 24th
Kiwanis Women's Day
Edna Owens


GOLF TOURNAMENT
Click here to see our 2008 golf web page

Click here to see the results of our 2007 golf tournament.
Click here to see photos of the 2007 golf tournament.
 Whenever you have the chance, say Thank You to the merchants and individuals who helped us make it a success.
Click to see their names.

2007 Prize Donors
2007 Sponsors

OCTOBER MONTHLY REPORT 
TO THE FLORIDA DISTRICT
Click here to read our report to the Floirda District
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FINANCING
NEW BUDGETS FOR 2007-2008
Click Below To See:

-Current Treasurer's Report
-New Foundation Community Service Budget for 2007-2008
-New Administration Budget for 2007-2008

Minutes of last Board Meeting.

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PHOTOS
A New Photo Feature

Albums on Kodak Gallery.

Here you can watch a slide show, print photos at home, or order prints to be picked up at Target. Just click on the links below. Check here often for more albums. Tell Chuck if you have problems viewing photos.

Click here to view. Turn off your pop up blocker.   If you get a sign in page the email address is cwalt2@comcast.net and the password is ccccc1.

Try The Slide Shows.

Killearn Kiwanis

2006-2007 Installation Album

2005 Christmas Social Album

2006 Spring Social Album 

2006 Golf Tournament

Miccosukee Little League Team

Al On The Morning Show

Gretchen Everhart Playground Project

Gretchen Everhart Playground Ribbon Cutting

AKtion Club

AKtion Club Misc. Album From Past Years

AKtion Club October 2005 Banquet

AKtion Club 2005 Christmas Wrapping Party

AKtion Club 2006 Picnic

AKtion Club FSU Baseball Visit

AKtion Club August 2006 Car Wash

AKtion Club September  9, 2006 Dog Wash

AKtion Club 2006 Christmas Wrapping Party

Chiles Key Club

Chiles Key Club - 2006-2007

Click on those you want to view.

If you get a sign in page the email address is cwalt2@comcast.net and the password is ccccc1.

Previous newsletter Archives
(2005-2006) 

(2006-2007) 

(2007-2008)

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Archives of Previous Newsletter
Club Photo Albums
Collection Programs
Committee and Project Chairs
Division 3 Club Meeting Schedule
Division 3 Kiwanis Yahoo Group
Fund Raising Golf Tournament
General Mills Coupons For Education
How To Print This Newsletter

Objects of Kiwanis
Officers and Directors
Potential Speakers For Meeting Programs
Killearn Kiwanis Projects


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DIVISION 3
FLORIDA DISTRICT OF KIWANIS
Kiwanis Club of Tallahassee - Killearn
Chartered August 26, 1982


A Wilbur Gold Outstanding Bulletin Award Winner:
(2000-2001) and (2001-2002)
1st Place: 2000-2001, 2001-2002 & 2005-2006
Honorable Mention: 1998 & 2004-2005
Dedicated to the memory of:
Arthur D. Core, W. C. Hinton, Harlan Snodgrass, Joe Alfes, Dave Scherff, Val Lynch, John Duke, Frank Gavigan, Earl Bufton, Cliff Tucker, Bernie Higgins, Tom Yeatman, Tom King, Fred Parker, Doc Schow, Frank Stephenson, Bill Kittel, Hal Allard, Jim Swenson, and Jack Kerwin.

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 to see the permanent items of the newsletter.


FINANCING
NEW BUDGETS FOR 2007-2008
Click Below To See:

-Current Treasurer's Report
-New Foundation Community Service Budget for 2007-2008
-New Administrative Budget for 2007-2008
Minutes of last Board Meeting.

Editor - Chuck Walter 850-284-3760
To change your email address: Email cwalt3@comcast.net
3201 Storrington Dr. Tallahassee, FL 32309
Download Adobe Reader To Read .PDF files

This Week's Meeting
February 14, 2008
Presiding: RYOR; Pledge: ROBBINS; Song: RYOR; Prayer: SWEAT; Introduction: ROBBNIS, (John & Ruth)Winner: GRIFFIN; Attendance: 23; Brag For A Buck: None Guests:  RUTH ROBBINS
PROGRAM
Bob Inzer, Leon County Clerk of the Court
Some history, how the office works today, how it will work tomorrow. More functions will be available online at http://www.clerk.leon.fl.us

More On The Governor's Visit, January 31st
Governor Mark conferred the prestigious Hixson award on Al Eppinger for his outstanding contribution to the Kiwanis ideals through his work in Division 3.

  He also awarded Robert Moore, Lt. Governor for Key Clubs in Division 3 and a member of the Chiles High School Key Club a “super model” medal for his work with Key clubs throughout Division 3.

Johnnye at the piano during the reception.

Al Eppinger expressed his appreciation for the great support of our club for the Governor's visit, and presented John Ryor with a copy of Tony Dungy's book.

OUR 22nd ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC
It is time to get started in earnest with soliciting sponsors, prize donations and players. Please use the available forms to give the sponsor/donor information the Don Griffin so he can build an accurate data base and post those names to our web site, and so the we can properly thank them after the event. There will be many opportunities to help so keep listening to the requests. The sooner you get your sponsors and donors the more exposure they get and the more time we have to work on the data bases. Steve Mayberry collects the player registration. It is possible for players to register online at our web site at http://www.killearnkiwanis.org/kgformat2008.html

TIMBERLANE ROAD PICKUP
Scheduled for Saturday, Feb 16th at 9 AM. Signees: BARGER, SWEAT, TAYLOR, MILLS, ORSILLO, RYOR.
Meet across the street from the old Winn Dixie parking lot at 9 AM.
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AKtion Club Dempsey Mayo Road Pickup
Saturday, Feb 23rd, 8:55 AM at Moore Elementary School. Bob and Ben need help as safety monitors.

February Club Activities
*Two Key Club meetins
*Two AKtion Club meetings
*Timberlane Road Pickup (6)
*AKtion Club Dempsey Mayo Road Pichup
NOTE: If you are aware of any activities that should be added above advise the editor and the secretary. Provide secretary Jim Varley with details of money spent, number of members participating and miles traveled.
MEMBER NOTES
It is believed that John Robbins has finally witnessed a shuttle launch. That is why he was not at the meeting this past Thursday.
Keep our ill and grieving members and families, and travelers in your prayers.

K-KIDS PROJECT
Al Eppinger, Tommy Mills, John Ryor and LeRoy Thompson met with DeSoto Trail School officials and got an enthusiastic response to a K-Kids Club formation. The Division 3 objective is to have each club sponsor at least one new K-Kids Club.
TALLAHASSEE CLUB GOLF TOURNAMENT
March 31st, at Southwood. We are hoping to get some participants. If you can play let John Ryor or Charles Nuzum know. A registration form is at the sign-in table. This year we are trying to set up a Division wide competition between clubs to see who can support other club's events the most during the year.

WEAR YOUR
KIWANIS PIN!

FUTURE PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Look for your name in the Future Meetings Schedule and below. Plan ahead and email or call Chuck Walter at 284-3760 when you have a program  scheduled. 
March 20th ...Easter ... LeRoy Thompson
March 27th ...... Paul Downing
April 3rd ...... Jim Barger
April 10th ..... Richard Ziegler
April 17th ..... Chuck Walter
New Speaker Possibilities
Scotty Crowe
Principal, The New Middle School
Mentoring Opportunities
Off: 922-6011; Cell: 508-4991
Email: crowef@mail.leon.k12.fl.us

Elizabeth Crowe
Grace Mission Church
Programs for the homeless and the needy with emphasis on children
(Food, clothing collections and tutoring) 320-2233


Mark Reischer
Primerica Insurance
Financial Education
954-234-1231
reischer.mark@gmail.com

Photo Albums
Our Photo Albums have been moved to the Kodak Gallery. Click here to see the selection. There may be 3 or more pages of albums for you to select to view individually or as a slide show. If you get a sign-in page the email address is cwalt2@comcast.net and the password is ccccc1.
New Kiwanis Club Formation at Southwood.
If  you know of people who live or work in that area give their name and number to Al Eppinger so he can invite them. 

Miracle Field News

Each individual is encouraged to contribute on their own. Jim Wylie is giving this project his all. Call him to see how you can help him.
Click here to print donation form.
Miracle League Web Site Click Here to View.
We are hoping for 100% participation from individual Kiwanians in Division 3. So far the Division has provided $42,512. Make your checks payable to Killearn Kiwanis Charities Foundation, Inc.

DIV. 3 LT. GOV. AL EPPINGER'S GOALS FOR NEXT YEAR
Click here to read Lt. Gov. Al's goals
for Division 3.

 Northeast Chronicle
February 14th, page 23, Southside Elementary School Playground project with photos of our guys.
 http://www.tallahassee.com/chronicle.

 IMPORTANT DATES
*February 12th, Key Club
*February 14th, AKtion Club
*February 16th, Timberlane Road Pickup
*February 23rd, AKtion Club Dempsey Mayo Road Pickup
*February 26th, Key Club
*February 28th, AKtion Club
*March 5th, Lord Lawton Pageant at Chiles

Board Meeting
To read all the details click here to read the Minutes of the January Board Meeting.
Collections 
HOTEL TOILETRIES
Travelers remember to bring back your hotel toiletries to give to Johnnye for the Refuge House.

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS
8th - Don Griffin, 16th - Dennis Faust,
22nd - Al Eppinger

HELP THE EDITOR
When you see errors and/or old information please email the editor, especially scheduled activities updates.

DON'T MISS YOUR 
AKTION CLUB COMMITMENTS.
Check the Interclub Meetings Planned.

EDUCATIONAL NOTE
Click here to check these items each week to learn about Kiwanis history and trivia.
Back to the top.

MEMBERSHIP GROWTH
100 Women in 100 days.
If you had a woman guest that day give John Ryor the phone number so he can give them a personal call. Also, please give George Sweat a report on the chances your guest might join. Finally, forward the link to this newsletter to your guest.
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To Do List:
Get your guest's email address and send him/her the link to our Newsletter each week.
Increase your efforts for the coming year.

Invite a woman as your guest January 24th.
 Help us grow toward better community service.
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Ruby K Award
If you have recruited 5 or more members you are eligible for this award; that is, if you can remember their names. Give the names of your recruits to George Sweat and maybe he will get the pin for you. Awards are made for increments of five members recruited.

HUMAN & SPIRITUAL AIMS
from LeRoy Thompson
  God's Mercy - We count on God's mercy for our past mistakes, on God's love for our present needs, on God's sovereignty for our failure. Augustine


KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL

Serving The Children of The World
International President:
Dave Curry, Silver Bow Club, Montana

Click here to meet him.
Click here to visit the President's Page.
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Florida's Past Governor, Stan Story is a Kiwanis International Trustee.
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READ YOUR NEWEST FEBRUARY  2008 KIWANIS MAGAZINE
Articles about the International Convention in Orlando, June 26-29, 2008, KI Leadership, Read Around the World, and much more. 
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KIWANIS CONNECTED
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL EMAIL MAGAZINE 
It is a quarterly complement to your hard copy printed magazine. Go to this page to view the October issue and subscribe. http://www.kiwanis.org/magazine

FLORIDA DISTRICT OF KIWANIS
Gov Logo
Governor: Mark Taylor
The Governor's Message
Click here to read it.
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Click here to read the Governor's Goals
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District Governor's Visit To Division 3, January 31st.
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District Convention
August 21-24, 2007
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
A good, close-by opportunity to get to a District Convention. Plan a mini family get-away.
Florida Foundation Caring Corner at the District Convention
The money goes to the Florida Kiwanis Foundation to use for the benefit of Sponsored Programs. We have already received a $5,000 grant this year for our Playground Project and the Division 3 Miracle Field project received $10,000.
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Read your
February - March 2008
 Florida Kiwanian
OnLine Version

Check our club activities report on page 12 to see how we do compared to other Division 3 Clubs.
Lots of good articles by District committee chairs and clubs. Read it.
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Florida District Committee Chairs

DIVISION 3 ACTIVITIES
Lt. Gov. Al Eppinger
Email:maaleppinger@comcast.net
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District Governor's Visit January 31st.

Our club and other Division 3 clubs will have a good turnout.

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DIVISION 3 COUNCIL MEETING
Read the minutes of the Monday, January 14th meeting here.
Next Meeting
Monday, April 21st, 2008
7 PM
Fellowship Baptist Church
 Fellowship Hall

President, President Elect, Secretary and Interclub Chair should attend. All others welcome.
AKTION CLUB

PROGRAMS
6:30 - 7:30 PM
AKtion Club Dempsey Mayo Road Pickup
Saturday, Feb 23rd, 8:55 AM at Moore Elementary School. Bob and Ben need help as safety monitors.

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Last year aKtion Club gave 225 pounds of can tabs to Ronald McDonald House.
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Collecting canned and dry food for ECHO at each Meeting.
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Let's help The AKtion Club collect Box Tops For Education for Gretchen Everhart
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Aktion Club Project
SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED
“Sleeping Children Around the World” (SCAW)

These kits cost $25. A total check for $558 was written to Kiwanis International.

Key Club

Web Site
Robert Moore is
Div 3 Key Club Lt. Gov.

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Meeting Date/Time
2nd & 4th Tuesdays, now back to 11:35 AM with food being provided.
*February 12th & February 26th
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Sunday, Feb 3rd Zone Rally at FSU, joint meeting with CKI and Key Club.
Richard Ziegler, Robert Moore (Key Club District 3 Lt. Governor) and Chiles H.S. Teacher Advisor, Ann Whitney.

The Lord Lawton Pageant, March 5th; plan to go for an evening of good, unusual, entertainment. Our $1,000 Col. Earl Bufton Scholarship will be presented to the winning Key Club member.
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Key Club Officers for 2007-2008
Co-Presidents: Claire Elliot and Maria Harper (new)
Vice-President: Hannah Hayward
Secretary: Holly Wiggins 
Treasurer: JT Madigan

PR Officer: Missouri Coughlin
Teacher advisor: Ann Whitney

KEY CLUB PLEDGE: I pledge on my honor to uphold the objects of KEY Club International; to build my home, school, and community; to serve my nation and God and to combat all forces whch tend to undermine these institutions.

BOOK COLLECTIONS
Remember books for the Veteran's Clinics.  (GRAGNANI)

TALLAHASSEE VOICES
Click To Join and participate in local surveys. It is easy.


"Brag For A Buck"
Just give a buck and state your brag in one minute or less. Over that time costs $5.00

COMMITTEE CHAIRS
SUBMIT ALL YOUR MONTHLY REPORTS FOR THIS YEAR.
It is the only way your committee can be eligible for District awards. If you get behind you can catch up on the past due reports.
A list of District Awards and the criteria is available on the District web site at
2007-2008 District Awards Creteria

Find your District Committee Counterpart and communicate with him/her.
Florida District Committee Chairs

Serving The Club
If you don't feel like you are involved enough in community service there is plenty to be done. Just ask someone how you can help. The list of committees and projects is on page 2.
Click here to review it.

Explore Your New eNewsletter
This week's challenge: CLICK ON PAGE 2 AND READ THE PERMANENT PORTIONS OF THIS NEWSLETTER.

INTERCLUBS PLANNED  
February 12th & 26th - Key Club

February 14th & 28th - AKtion Club

Lt Gov Eppinger will be making his "official" round on visits to Division 3 clubs starting February 14th. This presents us with an opportunity to get extra interclub visit credit. It will only take three in addition to him.


INTERCLUBS COMPLETED


Short, Funny Stuff 
YOU KNOW YOU'RE GETTING 'MARVELOUSLY MATURE' WHEN ....... You have more patience, but it is actually that you just don't care
anymore.

PERFECT ATTENDANCE AWARDS Tell Secretary Jim Varley how many years are shown on your current perfect attendance tab, if you have one. Also, tell him how many years you have earned. This includes previous membership in other Kiwanis clubs. 




The Kiwanis Family of Service Clubs


AKtion ClubKey Club Web SiteCircle K Web Site

The blue outline indicates a link to the Aktion Club, Key Club, FSU Circle K & KI Home Page.