Killearn Kiwanis Newsletter 2004-2006

This Week's Meeting

March 8, 2007
Presiding: MILLS; Pledge: KRAUSE; Song: LUEBKEMANN; Prayer: MAYBERRY; Introduction: MILS; Winner: BOONE; Attendance: 28; Guests: Dr. Jeanie Froman-Bohall, guest of BULL; Jerry Barrett, guest of SWEAT; Pam McVety, guest of LUEBKEMANN;
Brag For A Buck: ROBBINS: Son's marriage coming up in Louisville; GRAGNANI: has a Chevy Blazer for sale; BOONE: his company, Sanofi Aventis providing the World Health Org with $25 million for medications & financial support to fight tropical diseases; KRAUSE: broker daughter has landed a large subdivision listing.

PROGRAM
Ben Colmery
Global Warming
Political influence on reporting of scientific evidence, and media failure to report opposing views; alternate theories of causes of climate change; costs of compliance with Kyoto agreement.

March Club Activities
*AKtion Club two meetings
*Interclub meeting with Lake Jackson Club, March 1st
*Key Club two meetings
*Division 3 Dictionary Project , March 1st
*March 7th, GE Playground Ribbon Cutting
*$450 contribution to support Miccosukee Little League
*Starter Kit deliver to TMH (23 items for $154)
*Two big bags of clothing for small children to TMH from Bob Gragnani's niece in Tennessee
*Kiwanis Education item in Newsletter
*Human & Spiritual Aims item in Newsletter, plus member recognition

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.

Miccosukee Little League Sponsorship

Check for $450 presented to Jerry Barrett, president of the league.

NOMINATION FOR VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Gretchen Everhart has nominated our club for Volunteer of the Year in the annual Tallahassee Democrat competition.

The Division 3 Dictionary Project
We had several participating. Below is Hawk's Rise Principal Penny Brinson where Jim Barger delivered 144 dictionaries to 3rd graders; then 155 to DeSoto Trail.

Jim also delivered to DeSoto Trail Third Grade students.
Names left to right:

Anderson Harte, Dayvis Draper, Alexa Frank, Spencer Oyster, and Will Kirchhoff . Ms. Janis Johnson, Principal, behind the students.
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Deliveries to Roberts Elementary
scheduled for Wednesday, March 14th, 8 AM. Members invited to a special presentation. Check in at the office with your driver's license.

IMPORTANT DATES
*March 12 & 13th 2007 will be the official Governor's visit. Governor Phil will be in Tallahassee on Monday the 12th and then on Tuesday he will be at the Cabinet Meeting, where he will receive a resolution honoring Kiwanis. If you signed up don't forget.
*March 14th, Roberts Elementary Dictionary delivery
*March 16 & 20, Habitat For Humanity Collegiate Challenge (College students for around the country coming to build two houses.) Help needed from 4 or 5 members to serve lunch from noon to 1 PM. LOCATION: Penman Lane off Olson Rd just south of I-10.
*Sunday, March 18th, MEMBER SOCIAL, 4-6 PM
* Wed., March 21 Wine Gala Fund Raiser for scholarships for theatre majors.
*March 30-31 & April 1st, Mid Winter Conference, Lake City; a great opportunity for new members to get more acquainted with Kiwanis.
*April 14th, 9 - noon, March of Dimes
*April 26, Officer & Director Elections

Wine Gala Fund Raiser
for scholarships for theatre majors

Wed., March 21 from 7-9

10 wine tasting stations with heavy horsd'oeuvres,

food-only table serving boneless prime rib and shrimp cocktail,

tasting notes for sampled wines,

special discounts and coupons,

The tickets are $25 each, which is pretty good for a nice "supper" and the money goes to scholarships for theatre majors, both dramatic and musical. Johnnye has 10 tickets to sell, so PLEASE help her out and have a nice evening to boot!

March of Dimes is coming up.
The march is scheduled for Saturday, April 14th, 9 - noon. A signup list is circulating for our Spirit Station. Our club has budgeted $250 for the effort. Steve Mayberry

FUTURE PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Look for your name here. Plan ahead and call Chuck Walter at 284-3760 when you have a program scheduled.
April 5........ LeRoy Thompson (Easter)
April 12 ........ Al Eppinger
April 19 ........ Charley Esher
April 26 ........ Dennis Faust
Potential Speakers
Check the list on page two for potential programs.

MEMBER SOCIAL
Sunday, March 18th, 4-6 PM. in the Oak Room. Medium to light hors d'oeuvres and soft drinks, plus cash bar.
Be thinking about guests to bring. A signup list is circulating. Deadline this Thursday.

Tallahassee Club Golf Tournament
Benefits The FSU Ralph Davis Kiwanis House of the Southern Scholarship Foundation.
Coming up March 26th. Contact Gavin if you would like to play on his team.

Quincy Club Golf Tournament
Friday, April 20th, 9 AM, $120 per two man team. $10,000 Hole-In-One prize.

GRETCHEN EVERHART PROJECT
A "Ribbon Cutting" ceremony March 7th, 10:00 AM, with some School Board Dignitaries.
(WALTER, MILLS, ESHER, FAUST, SWEAT, ZIEGLER, RYOR, BARGER)

Our 2007 Golf Tournament
It is Monday, May 7, 2007
Donor and sponsor forms are available. Steve Mayberry has player registration forms. They have also been delivered to nearby golf courses.
Our web site golf tournament pages have been updated for 2007. Click here to review them.

Board of Directors Meeting
February 21st
Click to read the minutes for February

Collections
- Stuffed Animals for TMH
and Refuge House (Johnnye Luebkemann)

MARCH BIRTHDAYS
10th - Ben Colmery

HELP WITH AKTION CLUB PROGRAMS
WHAT A SHY GROUP!!!
No one has responded to the note below.
Our members have many life experiences which would make good programs for the AKtion Club. Work, hobbies, travel, etc. Things you have done in your life are interesting to us and them. Let Chuck know what you think you might be able to present.
PLEASE!! Each member put their humility aside and prepare a 20-25 minute program about your life, occupation, favorite hobby or anything else, and let Chuck know you are willing. The AKtion Club members would love to hear about your life experiences. The first opportunity is January 25th.

Travelers remember to bring back your hotel toiletries to give to Johnnye for the Refuge House.

MEMBERSHIP GROWTH
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.
Help us grow toward better community service.

HUMAN & SPIRITUAL AIMS
from LeRoy Thompson
God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage.