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


May 31, 2007
PL: SWEAT SG:THOMPSON
PR: VARLEY
Harvey Bennett, Sr. V.P., TaxWatch. 
The Property tax Issue

(Steve Mayberry)

June 7, 2007
PL: WALTER SG: ZIEGLER
PR: BARGER
Quarterly Club Meeting & Activities Report
(Tommy Mills)


June 14, 2007
PL: BOONE SG: BULL
PR: COLMERY
Allen Stucks
Big Bend Crime Stoppers
(Chuck Walter)


June 20th, 2007
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.

June 21, 2007
PL: COLOMBO SG: DOWNING
PR: DOYAL
(Bob Orsillo)

June 28, 2007
PL: EPPINGER SG: ESHER
PR: FAUST
(Vince Puccio)

July 5, 2007
PL: GRAGNANI SG: GRIFFIN
PR: KERWIN
(John Robbins)
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. 
July 12th ......  John Ryor
July 19th ......  George Sweat
July 26th ......  Jim Varley
August 2nd ......  Charles Nuzum
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Potential Speakers
Check the list on page two for potential programs.

Our Previous
Three Programs

May 17th
Jim Howarth
A motivational presentation
Don't give up on your dreams.

May 10th
John Govans Recreation
Superintendent of City of
Tallahassee

May 3rd
Dennis Faust
Air Pollution Control for Coal Fired Utility Boilers


GOLF TOURNAMENT
Click here to see our 2007 golf web page
 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

 APRIL MONTHLY REPORT 
TO THE FLORIDA DISTRICT
Click here to read our report to the Floirda District
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Status of Our Funds
Click here to view the Treasurer's most recent report for 05/15/07.
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Click here to see the budget execution for last year. 

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PHOTOS
A New Photo Feature

Albums on Yahoo.

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. These will replace those already posted on our newsletter and save us a lot of web space. Tell Chuck if you have problems viewing photos.

Try The Slide Shows.

Click To See A List of All Yahoo Albums.

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.


Annual Club Calender
Click here to review our scheduled club activities as well as our AKtion Club & Key Club. 


Previous newsletter Archives

(2005-2006) 

(2006-2007)
 

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Collections Projects
Remember These.
A little here, a little there, and pretty soon significant results are achieved and a lot of people benefit. Make these collections a habit and get your family and neighbors to help you. Spread the word.
Campbells Food Labels and General Mills Education coupons for Gretchen Everhart  (C. K. Krause)
NOTE: there are education coupons on the bottom of Kleenex boxes.
- Children's (2-4 Yrs) books for Head Start
- Aluminum can tab rings for
Ronald McDonald House (C. K. Krause)
- Stuffed Animals for TMH 
and Refuge House (Johnnye Luebkemann)
- Toiletries for Refuge House
(Johnnye Luebkemann)
Mens, Womens and childrens clothing for Refuge House and TMH Foundation (Johnnye Luebkemann)
Books and Magazines for Veterans clinics & hospitals (Gragnani)
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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 2005-2006

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DIVISION 3
FLORIDA DISTRICT OF KIWANIS
Kiwanis Club of Tallahassee - Killearn
Chartered August 26, 1982
Serving The Children Of The World
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, Frank Gavigan, Earl Bufton, Cliff Tucker, Bernie Higgins, Tom Yeatman, Tom King, Fred Parker, Doc Schow, Frank Stephenson, Bill Kittel and Hal Allard.
PLEASE NOTE:
The newsletter is now coming to you via our new web site URL; www.killearnkiwanis.org. If you have a bookmark or favorite list setup for the old one it will no longer work after this week, so bookmark this new one. The same goes for our main web site page and all other web site pages. If there are any problems let me know.

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Archives of Previous Newsletter, Club Photo Albums, Collection Programs, Committee and Project Chairs, Distinguished Kiwanian Criteria, 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 2005-2006
Editor - Chuck Walter 850-284-3760
To change your email address: Email cwalt3@comcast.net
3201 Storrington Dr. Tallahassee, FL 32309
This Week's Meeting
May 24, 2007
Presiding: EPPINGER; Pledge: PUCCIO; Song: ROBBINS; Prayer: EPPINGER; Introduction: COLOMBO;  Winner: MAYBERRY; Attendance: 24; Guests: DAVID DENMARK, guest of ROBBINS.
Brag For A Buck: COLMERY, belated recognition of participating on the 1943 Naval Academy LaCross team which were National Champions.

PROGRAM
Marcia Hilty-Reinshuttle, Director of the Guardian ad Litem program. The program objectives and it needs. Also, KEITH BAXTER, of Kool Beanz, a real guardian with him impressions and rewards for serving.


Click www.GuardianadLitum.org
Also check Child Advocates II, Inc. to see how you can help support these guardian's clients.
May Club Activities
*AKtion Club two meetings
*Key Club one meeting
*Key Club Dog Wash, May 12th
*Delivery of a Starter Kit to TMH New Born Intensive Care (40 items worth $144 plus, 8 stuffed animals)
*AKtion Club Dempsey Mayo Road Pickup, May 19th
*21st annual golf tournament fund raiser
*Delivered 450 lbs of aluminum tabs to Recycle Center for Ronald McDonald House.
*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.

BOB GRAGNANI IN THE BOOK,
A Generation To Remember.
Bob
was interviewed by Chiles student Michael Wie in regard to his WWII military service and has a page of text about his experiences plus several photos of Bob, his Food Service Crew on the Cruiser Tuscaloosa and teh ship itself.  invited to a program at the school. Unfortunately, they spelled his name GragGnani; but it was a nice gesture.

Thank You Note
From TMH
social worker Donna Bennett for our recent donations for needy mothers with new babies.

GOLF COMMITTEE MEETING NEXT WEEK AFTER THE REGULAR
Purpose: to discuss some complaints and some other ideas. Anyone can attend.

NEW MEMBER APPROVAL
Mike Phillips, has been approved for  membeship. His sponsor is Charley Esher.

Miracle Field News

Each individual is encouraged to contribute on their own. Jim Wylie passed out letters and forms for that purpose.
Click here to print donation form.
Miracle League Web Site Ckick Here to View.
MIRACLE FIELD PRESS CONFERENCE
Wednesday, May 30, 2007 10:30 AM-11:30 AM at Messer Field
for the Ground Breaking Ceremony for the Miracle League Field.  Everyone is encouraged to attend.
Our 2007 Golf Tournament
Visit our web site golf tournament pages.
 Click here to review them.
2007 Sponsors
2007 Prize Donors
2007 Results
2007 Photos by Richard Ziegler and Chuck Walter
Northeast Chronicle
May 10th

Page 1, Photo and article featuring Block Captain George Sweat. Page 8 Photo of Tom Fackender's induction.
 http://www.tallahassee.com/chronicle. 
 IMPORTANT DATES
*May 24th, Aktion Club (Annual Greensboro Interclub visit)
*Wednesday, May 30, 2007 10:30 a.m. Miracle Field Ground Breaking and Press Conference

*June 9th, 8 - 4 NEW OFFICER TRAINING
*June 9th, 10 AM to Noon, Dog Wash at The Humane Society
*June 14th, Aktion Club
*June 28th, Aktion Club

May 24th, Aktion Club
(Annual Greensboro Interclub visit)
Thanks to our attendees for helping transport the AKtion Club Members.

Board Meeting
March 21st
Click to read the minutes for March

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

MAY BIRTHDAYS
2nd - Charles Nuzum
19th - Charles Esher
21st - Johnnye Luebkemann
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
Don't spend time; invest it.
Explore Your New eNewsletter
This week's challenge: under Kiwanis International above just click on one of the Headline items and read Kiwanis news. 

Short, Funny Stuff 
THINGS THAT IT TOOK DAVE BARRY 50 YEARS TO LEARN... PEOPLE WHO WANT TO SHARE THEIR RELIGIOUS VIEWS WITH YOU ALMOST NEVER WANT YOU TO SHARE YOURS WITH THEM.
INTERCLUBS PLANNED
    *May 10th, Aktion Club
*May 24th, Aktion Club at Greensboro
*June 14th, Aktion Club
*June 28th, Aktion Club
INTERCLUBS COMPLETED 
*May 9th, Key Club (ZIEGLER, EPPINGER, ROBBNIS)
*May 24th, Aktion Club at Greensboro
HELP THE EDITOR
When you see errors and/or old information please email the editor, especially scheduled activities updates.

MEMBER NOTES
JIM VARLEY'S daughter is getting married inCalifornia. PAUL DOWNING will be back from Europe May 29th. THE SWEATS traveling all over England; back June 1st.
Keep our ill and grieving members and families, and travelers in your prayers.

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.

 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.

WEAR YOUR
KIWANIS PIN!

MONTHLY COMMITTEE REPORTS TO THE DISTRICT
In order to be eligible for a District Award committees must submit monthly reports via the District Web Site. It is easy with just a little learning. Chuck will give you personal traning so you can do it each month. Click on the link below and just try it. Go as far as you can, but don't "SUBMIT" your report. Just let it remain pending. Later, when you have all the information, you can go back and update it with complete correct information.
http://www.floridakiwanis.com/ccr/startpage.asp
Gavin Boone, as chair of the Admin Committee, has offered to do the reports for those who cannot do it online themselves. Just give him a written report. However, try to do it yourself and save him a lot of time.



KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL

Serving The Children Of The World
International President: 
Nelson Tucker
Chatsworth, CA
(Northridge Club)
Click here to visit the President's Page.
Watch the headlines below and click to read each week.
Headlines
Click here for the whole story
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Click here for more news
Florida's Past Governor
Stan Story is a Kiwanis
International Trustee.
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International Convention
July 5 - 8, 2007

San Antonio, Texas

Tommy and Al are planning to attend. It may not be too late to plan on joining them.

 To register you can download the attached promotional flyer & registration form or you can register and securely pay online at http://www.floridakiwanis.com.

READ YOUR NEWEST APRIL 2007 KIWANIS MAGAZINE
to learn about Kiwanis activities around the world and see our club in action on page 49.
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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 July issue and subscribe. http://www.kiwanis.org/magazine

FLORIDA DISTRICT OF KIWANIS
Gov Logo
Governor: Phil Yorston
The Governor's Latest Message
Click here to read it.
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Click here to read the Governor's Goals
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District Convention
August 23-26, 2007

Marco Island Marriott Resort, Golf Club and Spa
See the new Florida Kiwanis Magazine for all the details. Plan to make it a mini vacation with your family at this fabulous resort.
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Florida Foundation Caring Corner
Start thinking about what you can donate this year. (Crafts, good garage sale items, collectibles, art work, etc. See page 5 of the new June - July 2007 Florida Kiwanis Magazine.

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.

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Read your
June - July 2007
 Florida Kiwanian
OnLine Version

Read it and learn.

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Florida District Committee Chairs
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DIVISION 3 ACTIVITIES
Lt. Gov. Nancy Shank
 of the Tallahassee Club.

850-599-1588
101 N. Monroe Street, Ste. 100, Tallahassee, FL 32301
Email: nancy.shank@embarq.com
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NEW OFFICER TRAINING SESSION
June 9th, 8 - 4
The Embarq Training Center, Blairstone Road, Tallahassee
Incoming Presidents and Secretaries required to attend. Others welcome.
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DIVISION 3 COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, July 9, 2007
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
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*May 19th, Dempsey Mayo Road Cleanup (BULL, COLMERY)
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*May 24th (Interclub trip to Greensboro)
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*June 9th, 10 AM to Noon, Dog Wash at The Humane Society
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Golf Tournament 'Hit The Green Contest'
We made about $300 for the Aktion Club with this event. Thanks to the members who initiated this idea, and thanks to Gavin's wife Stacey Boone and her associate K. Schwartz for monitoring this for us and hosting Donna from the AKtion Club.
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A list is being circulated to get our members to attend 2 or more AKtion Club meetings this year. Not many are signing up. Please help.
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Aktion Club Project
“Sleeping Children Around the World” (SCAW)
AKtion Club initiative to raise funds for “bed kits”. These kits cost $25 each and were described in fliers circulated by Bob Bull. Sponsoring organization is SCAW, which KI has vetted and approved. Florida Kiwanis and KI will match money raised by Aktion clubs up to $200. Killearn Kiwanis will match up to $200 raised by our AKtion Club.

Key Club

Web Site

No more meetings until school starts.
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Key Club Secretary Robert Moore is Div 3 Key Club Lt. Gov.

Key Club Officers for 2007-2008

Co-Presidents: Claire Elliott and Hannah Hayward
Vice-President: Maria Harper
Secretary: Holly Wiggins
Treasurer: JT Madigan

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

OTHER COLLECTIONS PROGRAMS.
Scroll down the left column to see the list. Make it a habit to do these things. Bring your items to every Quarterly Program Meeting.

COMMITTEE CHAIRS
IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO SUBMIT ALL YOUR MONTHLY REPORTS FOR THIS YEAR.
It is the only way your committee can be eligible for District awards. 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
2006-2007 Awards Criteria
Find your District Committee Counterpart and communicate with him/her.
Florida District Committee Chairs

PLANNING & BUDGETING FOR NEXT YEAR BEGINNING OCT 1ST.
It wll soon be time to start the process. If you have ideas about projects that the club can undertake in the coming year give them to President Elect John Ryor in as much detail as possible.

Serving The Club
Now is the time to tell incoming President John Ryor which committees and projects in which you would like to take a leadership role this coming year. Don't be shy about this. All positions and tasks are available for your selection. The list of committees and projects is on page 2. Click here to review it.

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.