President Rachel Toomey led our group today. President Rachel asked Todd Adams if he would do the invocation. President Rachel asked Tom Thornquist to lead us in the pledge. President Rachel asked for a volunteer to choose a song today. Everett Shell selected the song, Grand Old Flag.
We were joined by all our snowbirds today, Leo Eason, Bob Bizier, Caryl and Bob Kloss. We also had several additional snowbirds from Indiana and Illinois along with Steve Hess' Dad, Ken Hess visiting from Michigan that joined us today. Jo Ann Coburn from All Children's was also a guest today.
President Rachel presented to Jo Ann Coburn a Wal-Mart gift certificate for proceeds raised from the book drive which was in the amount of $756.00.
We are currently mentoring at Cypress Lake Middle School (CLMS) for this school year. If anyone has an interest in participating in this program, please see either Todd Adams or Steve Hess for further information.
The Builders Club will be holding their next meeting on Wednesday, February 1st in Room 808 from 4-5PM. They are meeting twice a month - the first and third Wednesday. For further information on working with the Builders Club this school year, please contact Todd Adams or Tom Thornquist.
President Rachel has provided us a link for anyone who wishes to participate in the Literacy Buddy Program through the SWFL Early Reading Coalition - http://www.elcofswfl.org/downloads/events/2010-2011%20Application%20to%20Become%20a%20Literacy%20Buddy.pdf. The program has begun and for participants who did sign up they have been assigned a Literacy Buddy.
The Florida Kiwanian for December/January is available online at http://floridakiwanis.com/Kiwanian-January-2012/ .
Steve Hess will be providing a Kiwanis Moment each week which will be a historical tidbit about our Club or Kiwanis International. If you like to assist with this project please contact Steve.
Membership Chairperson, Matt Toomey, wants to remind us he will be following up on our Membership Drive status. Below is the list of teams and members:
Membership List:
George, Wanda
Bob, Leo
Kim, Everett
Steve, Ken
Todd, Ahmad, Max
Matt, Rachel
Lynn, Tommy
Sunday, January 29, 2012 SIYA Fundraiser - Thank you to Kim Barrera, Rachel Toomey, Tom Thornquist, George and Wanda Myers for attending. Everyone said they had a very nice time.
Saturday, February 11, 2012 - Kiwanis Road Pick Up - meet at Jiffy Lube on Cypress Lake Drive at 8AM. Breakfast to follow.
Saturday, February 18, 2012 - Kiwanis Education Day - 9AM to 2PM at the Boy Scout Conference Center on Boy Scout Road.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - Club's 40th Anniversary
Friday, February 24, 2012 - Club's Anniversary Party at Crowne Plaza next to the Bell Tower. Further details to follow.
Saturday, March 24, 2012 - Kiwanis Night at the Everblades. Further details to follow.
Saturday, April 21, 2012 - Kiawnis One Day - further information to follow
President Rachel has us assisting the SIYA organization, Supporting Independent Young Adults, by making up buckets with cleaning supplies. This organization helps foster kids who are aging out of the system. Rachel felt this would be one less thing that these individuals would have to worry about. This will be an ongoing project. We have now completed 45 buckets for SIYA.
| ITEMS | NAME |
| Bucket | |
| Glass Cleaner (i.e. Windex) | |
| Bathroom Tub/Sink Cleaner (i.e. Comet or Scrubbing Bubbles) | |
| Floor Cleaner (i.e. Pine Sol) | |
| Dusting Spray (i.e. Pledge) | |
| Paper Towels | |
| Box of Latex Gloves | |
| Toilet Cleaner | |
| Toilet Brush | |
| Dusting Cloths/Rags | |
| Broom with Dust Pan | |
| Other: Plunger | |
| Other: Swifter & wet wipes | |
| Other: Dish Soap | |
| Other: Cleaning spray (i.e. Formula 409) | |
| PLEASE PURCHASE FIVE (5) OF THE ITEM(S) YOU SIGN UP FOR. |
Everett Shell donned the Sheriff's hat today. Sheriff Everett started by putting in his dollar for the Florida Primary race ending today. Bob Kloss placed in his dollar for an upcoming birthday. A chorus of Happy Birthday rang forth. Caryl Kloss placed in her dollar for the people visiting our Club today. Leo Eason placed in his dollar for his walking which he can use to keep the Sheriff in line. Bob Bizier placed in his dollar for the Patriots win in the Super Bowl and collecting from Todd Adams their bet. Lynn Thompson placed in her dollar for regaining the use of her 2-1/2 car garage with the assistance of a handyman and having a garage sale. Rachel Toomey placed in her dollar for having a bridal shower for one of her friends at the new house. Todd Adams placed in five dollars saying he will get the other fifteen dollars from Bob Bizier when the Giants defeat the Patriots in the Super Bowl. Ahmad Kareh said that he was part of Todd's contribution today. Matt Toomey placed in his dollar for moving into their new house. Steve Hess placed in his dollar for the opportunity to watch the MI Spartans' basketball team with his Dad. Ken Nakamura placed in his dollar for the Giants win in the Super Bowl. Bob Bizier will have to rethink his friendship after those words. Wanda Myers placed in her dollar for a wonderful time attending the SIYA event at Paseo. George Myers placed in his dollar saying that Leo Eason is still and will remain 3 weeks older than him.
The winner of our 50/50 drawings today was Ken Hess. There was no Thompson Garage Gift this week.
Inspirational Thought: Be your own efficiency expert by doing your job the best way it can be done.
Kiwanis Education: Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers committed to changing the world one child and one community at a time.
Here is an internet tidbit.
Club Selection
For most of the round the golfer had argued with his caddy about club selection,
but the caddy always prevailed.
Finally on the 17th hole, a 185-yard par three into the wind, the caddy handed
the golfer a 4-wood and the golfer reacted.
"I think it's a 3-iron," said the golfer.
"No, sir it's a 4-wood," said the caddy.
"Nope, it's definitely a 3-iron."
So the golfer set up, took the 3-iron back slowly, and struck the ball
perfectly. It tore through the wind, hit softly on the front of the green, and
rolled up two feet short of the pin.
"See," said the caddy. "I told you it wasn't enough club."
UPCOMING EVENTS: