News - January 2012
• 2012…another year….do they come faster every year?
Roger Charette thanks all Kiwanis members, spouses, friends, etc who willingly volunteered when needed to ring the bells when asked . The generosity of our community is overwhelming as Roger expects that we will exceed our goal of $20,000 raised to help those in need in our community..thanks again to Roger for coordinating this effort in Waushara county and to all who helped.
• Speaking of generosity…the Community Christmas project was completed on Dec 15, and I want to thank all of the members, spouses, friends and neighbors who again stepped forward to help provide food baskets for over 400 familys and about 700 gifts for children in Waushara County…this ourpouring of help is just incredible as so many work to help those in need. Again this year new people stepped forward to help as needed and we again thank our friends the Wild Rose Kiwanis and Key Club for their continued support. Thanks to Waushara Industries/Rick King and his staff for their efforts as well.
• The Community Blood Drive will be held on Jan 23, 2012 at the WWII building from 9am to 6pm..a reminder that bars/cookies, etc are needed and if members can help by dropping off some of these items between 8:30 and 9:30 that would be appreciated….Donors can Call Marv or Mary Ann at 787-7922 to schedule an appt …thanks to Marv/Mary Ann for coordinating this effort again.
• Marv and Mary Ann will continue as the publicity chairpersons…if have into to get in the paper or on the web site, please get the info to them…
• We are in need of a membership chairperson-coordinator….lets make a special effort this year to offer the Kiwanis experience to those we know that might like to become part of the best service club in Wautoma and work with us on supporting our youth activities and all other project that we support in our community. Let President ron know if you would be interested…lets all ask someone to join.
• If anyone has any different entertainment options to suggest for the Halloween party, please let Ann or Ron know…speaking of Ann..hope all is well in Florida…glad to hear that Keith Otis is doing well.
• Kiwanis donated $200 to the Little Sprouts Daycare Foundation in Redgranite.
• A reminder that the Kiwanis Midwinter Convention is coming up on February 10-12 in Stevens Point..if anyone would like to attend..even just Saturday, please let President Ron know…club will pay your registration fee….also the Kiwanis International Convention is going ot be in New Orleans in June 2012 and if anyone or group would be interested in attending..let the club know of your interest.
• Jennifer reports that the Key Club Red Cross comfort kit project has collected almost 900 items and we thank members and community who donated as well as the Key Club for their efforts on this.
• The Key Club would like to challenge Kiwanis members to see who can raise the most money (max of $2 per donation) or the Key Club so that they might purchase the remaining items to complete 60 of the comfort kits for the Red Cross…lets step up and help complete this great project.
• A district challenge has been presented “Penny Wars” to the club that raises the most amount of money for Project Eliminate..Barb S will make a contain to have at meetings…lets help support this effort to eliminate neo natal tetanus world wide…Kiwanis International project.
• A special thanks to Eric at Pamida for all of his help and that of the Pamida employees and patrons for the gifts that they collected and the support for the Community Christmas Project…much appreciated.
• Our condolences to President Ron who’s mother passed away in Florida this past month, and we continue to keep Don Dalton and Walt Naab in our thoughts and prayers as they continue with their health issues as well as any other members …good luck to Kathy Thompson as she has 2 knees replaced in jan. Hope all is well with Bob and Jo Howard as well…
Wishing all a Happy and Healthy New Year…..Gary
