Weekly Kiwanis News 09/26

Posted by Tim Buenz

on Sep 26, 2012

There were 26 members in attendance today with 7 guests including an interclub from Nevada. Dr. Dave Jaskey called the meeting to order as the Master of Ceremonies for the Officer Installation event. Dave welcomed all guests including Lt. Governor Jody Melcher. Christina Heath (sponsor Lisa Jaskey) visited again with her membership application in hand! Welcome Christina! Vern reported a can deposit of $47.00. There will be a budget meeting this Friday morning, Sept. 28th at 7am at the Uptown Cafe. Linda reported on the Aktion Club picnic, their meeting next Monday at 4pm, and that Brenda B. had a great trip to Washington, DC and will be available for a program soon. Rick shared that the Annual Pancake Breakfast tickets will be available next week

Lt. Governor Jody Melcher presided over the installation of officers. She honored outgoing board members Bob Allen, Verle Bennett, and Vern Foje. She also inducted new board members Jim Gerdes, Bob Schwarzkopf, and Jean Walker. She inducted the following officers: Lisa Jaskey (Treasurer), Marla Siruta (Secretary), Randy Monthei (Vice-President), Denny Goshon (President-Elect) and Tim Christensen (President). Lt. Governor Jody Melcher also presented special award certificates to some club members (Women in Kiwanis and Service Clubs supporters). Presidential Inspiration Awards were presented to: Vern Foje, Tom Heater, Tom Duncan, Hollie Roberts, Dean McAtee, and Linda Spearman. Congratulations to all special award recipients! The ceremony was closed following comments from Past President Heater and President Christensen. Thanks to all that planned this successful event including Don VanGilder for the program brochure design.