Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
November 11, 2020
8:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
No meeting next week!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Mary LaFave, Lou Martin, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved: Mike A. – Marilyn A.
Treasures report: None
Correspondence: Note from Brenda.
We met at the 1st Lutheran Church wearing masks and honoring social distancing. Meeting went well and each of us was given a wipe and cleaned our own area and what we touched before we left.
1. We authorized the purchase of 12 bins and 2 carts. These will be paid for from a grant we received earlier from “Fuel up to play 60” and money still remains in the account at the school. We will pack 160 meals rather than our regular 80 today. This will allow for us to send two bags each next week on two consecutive days since the schools will not open on Thanksgiving week. The numbers are still not coming in due to the irregularity of the schools programing and the uncertainty of the existing needs. Our high in the past was 151 meals. We will continue to pack on Wednesdays at 4:00. The Key Club packs at 2:50 and puts 8 bags in a tote, then wipes down the area so it is ready for us at 4:00. THANK YOU, KEY CLUB! This year we will drop any restrictions as to who qualifies for meals. We are expecting another shipment from Feed America Western Michigan of milk and other items that we are low on next Tuesday.
2. Money has been coming in for the Honor and Remembrance Tree. We currently have collected about $400. We will not have a ceremony this year since the city has cancelled “Old Fashioned Christmas”. We are still trying to organize a Pole lighting procedure. Since we are selling Remembrance “Lights” the absence of a tree this year should not be a problem.
3. Dues are now due. They are $115 this year, all of which goes to our International and District offices.
4. We have signed up with the Salvation Army to “Ring Bells” at Pat’s Foods on December 19th, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00p.m. Please note that they have changed their hours this year. Friday was not available.
5. The Pickle Ball/Jones play area received a grant for $16,250 from the Island Resort 2% Fund. They will reapply to the Community Foundation in the Spring.
6. We will not meet next week but plan on inducting Erin Wickman on the 25th before Peggy leaves for the winter.
7. We discussed the possibility of meeting virtually rather than at the church. Since I would probably have to initiate these meetings, we are open for any suggestions that any one has. (The simpler the better!) Our present situation is working very well, but we should be prepared if the church has to cancel our arrangement.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
November 11, 2020
8:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
No meeting next week!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Mary LaFave, Lou Martin, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved: Mike A. – Marilyn A.
Treasures report: None
Correspondence: Note from Brenda.
We met at the 1st Lutheran Church wearing masks and honoring social distancing. Meeting went well and each of us was given a wipe and cleaned our own area and what we touched before we left.
1. We authorized the purchase of 12 bins and 2 carts. These will be paid for from a grant we received earlier from “Fuel up to play 60” and money still remains in the account at the school. We will pack 160 meals rather than our regular 80 today. This will allow for us to send two bags each next week on two consecutive days since the schools will not open on Thanksgiving week. The numbers are still not coming in due to the irregularity of the schools programing and the uncertainty of the existing needs. Our high in the past was 151 meals. We will continue to pack on Wednesdays at 4:00. The Key Club packs at 2:50 and puts 8 bags in a tote, then wipes down the area so it is ready for us at 4:00. THANK YOU, KEY CLUB! This year we will drop any restrictions as to who qualifies for meals. We are expecting another shipment from Feed America Western Michigan of milk and other items that we are low on next Tuesday.
2. Money has been coming in for the Honor and Remembrance Tree. We currently have collected about $400. We will not have a ceremony this year since the city has cancelled “Old Fashioned Christmas”. We are still trying to organize a Pole lighting procedure. Since we are selling Remembrance “Lights” the absence of a tree this year should not be a problem.
3. Dues are now due. They are $115 this year, all of which goes to our International and District offices.
4. We have signed up with the Salvation Army to “Ring Bells” at Pat’s Foods on December 19th, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00p.m. Please note that they have changed their hours this year. Friday was not available.
5. The Pickle Ball/Jones play area received a grant for $16,250 from the Island Resort 2% Fund. They will reapply to the Community Foundation in the Spring.
6. We will not meet next week but plan on inducting Erin Wickman on the 25th before Peggy leaves for the winter.
7. We discussed the possibility of meeting virtually rather than at the church. Since I would probably have to initiate these meetings, we are open for any suggestions that any one has. (The simpler the better!) Our present situation is working very well, but we should be prepared if the church has to cancel our arrangement.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
November 4, 2020
8:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Lou Martin, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guest: Erin Wickman
Minutes: Approved: M.A. – B.C.
Treasures report: None
Correspondence: Thank you from Lacy Lauzon for the 4 iPads and cases we donated to the ISD through our “Apples for Autism” program. Requests for donations from the Salvation Army in Escanaba and from the Wisconsin Upper Peninsula Kiwanis Circle K.
We met at the 1st Lutheran Church wearing masks and honoring social distancing. Meeting went well and each of us was given a wipe and cleaned our own area and what we touched before we left.
1. We will pack 79 meals for the Back Pack program today. The numbers are still not coming in due to the irregularity of the schools programing and the uncertainty of the existing needs. Our high in the past was 151 meals. We will continue to pack on Wednesdays, but at 4:00 instead of our regular time. This will allow the school to be out for over an hour and be safer as to Covid conditions. The Key Club packed last week at 2:50 and put 8 bags in a tote, then wiped down the area so it is ready for us at 4:00. They packed far more meals than were needed. THANK YOU, KEY CLUB! This year we will drop any restrictions as to who qualifies for meals. We are expecting another shipment from Feed America Western Michigan of milk and other item that we are low on. We are working with Lind Klope and the “Fuel up to play 60” fund to replace some of our broken storage bins.
2. Money ha been coming in for the Honor and Remembrance Tree.
3. Dues are now due. They are $115 this year, all of which goes to our International and District offices.
4. The roses have been all wrapped up for the winter. Thank you to Jason and the Parks and Recreation Department.
5. We have asked the Salvation Army to “Ring Bells” at Pat’s Foods on December 18 and 19th. They are understaffed right now so I have to wait for an answer to see if that time is available.
6. The Pickle Ball/Jones play area is waiting for a reply from the Island Resort 2% Fund. They did not receive any aid from the Community foundation.
Ken Benson Secretary.
November 4, 2020
8:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Lou Martin, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guest: Erin Wickman
Minutes: Approved: M.A. – B.C.
Treasures report: None
Correspondence: Thank you from Lacy Lauzon for the 4 iPads and cases we donated to the ISD through our “Apples for Autism” program. Requests for donations from the Salvation Army in Escanaba and from the Wisconsin Upper Peninsula Kiwanis Circle K.
We met at the 1st Lutheran Church wearing masks and honoring social distancing. Meeting went well and each of us was given a wipe and cleaned our own area and what we touched before we left.
1. We will pack 79 meals for the Back Pack program today. The numbers are still not coming in due to the irregularity of the schools programing and the uncertainty of the existing needs. Our high in the past was 151 meals. We will continue to pack on Wednesdays, but at 4:00 instead of our regular time. This will allow the school to be out for over an hour and be safer as to Covid conditions. The Key Club packed last week at 2:50 and put 8 bags in a tote, then wiped down the area so it is ready for us at 4:00. They packed far more meals than were needed. THANK YOU, KEY CLUB! This year we will drop any restrictions as to who qualifies for meals. We are expecting another shipment from Feed America Western Michigan of milk and other item that we are low on. We are working with Lind Klope and the “Fuel up to play 60” fund to replace some of our broken storage bins.
2. Money ha been coming in for the Honor and Remembrance Tree.
3. Dues are now due. They are $115 this year, all of which goes to our International and District offices.
4. The roses have been all wrapped up for the winter. Thank you to Jason and the Parks and Recreation Department.
5. We have asked the Salvation Army to “Ring Bells” at Pat’s Foods on December 18 and 19th. They are understaffed right now so I have to wait for an answer to see if that time is available.
6. The Pickle Ball/Jones play area is waiting for a reply from the Island Resort 2% Fund. They did not receive any aid from the Community foundation.
Ken Benson Secretary.
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
October 28, 2020
8:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
Set clocks back this weekend!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Mary LaFave, Al Stotz,
Guest: Erin Wickman
Minutes: Approved as corrected, P.A. – B.C.
Treasures report: Our proposed budget was presented by Al for Mike. Many cuts were made due to budget restraints. Approved, B.C. – Marilyn A.
Correspondence: Donations to the Back Pack program were received from the 1st Lutheran Church and the Memorial United Methodist Church.
We met at the 1st Lutheran Church wearing masks and honoring social distancing. Meeting went well and each of us was given a wipe and cleaned our own area and what we touched before we left.
1. Addition from last weeks minutes: We approved the reimbursing of the iPads and cases to the DSISD from our Apples for Autism fund.
2. We will pack 67 meals for the Back Pack program today. The numbers are still not coming in due to the irregularity of the schools programing and the uncertainty of the existing needs. Our high in the past was 151 meals. We will continue to pack on Wednesdays, but at 4:00 instead of our regular time. This will allow the school to be out for over an hour and be safer as to Covid conditions. The Key Club packed last week at 2:50 and put 8 bags in a tote, then wiped down the area so it is ready for us at 4:00. They packed far more meals than were needed. THANK YOU, KEY CLUB! This year we will drop any restrictions as to who qualifies for meals.
3. The roses donations have been coming in. The City has wrapped them in burlap. They will remove the old bushes for us in the Spring. We are waiting for the State to repair the fences.
4. Peggy and Brenda have been on the radio promoting the 2020 the Christmas Tree of Honor and Remembrance. We are hoping to have the Key Clubs help us sell them since this may be our only fund raiser this year. We are happy that we have permission to use the flag pole for stringing our lights. We currently have 14 strands to hang on it. We are currently working on a method to string the lights. There will be no Old-Fashioned Christmas this year, instead there will be house decorating and a “car parade”. Santa will be waving as they go by. This will definitely alter our lighting ceremony this year.
5. Dues are now due. They are $115 this year, all of which goes to our International and District offices.
6. Race plans are being made in hopes that we will be able to have our 4th of July Fran Cannon Firecracker 5-mile run.
Ken Benson Secretary.
October 28, 2020
8:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
Set clocks back this weekend!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Mary LaFave, Al Stotz,
Guest: Erin Wickman
Minutes: Approved as corrected, P.A. – B.C.
Treasures report: Our proposed budget was presented by Al for Mike. Many cuts were made due to budget restraints. Approved, B.C. – Marilyn A.
Correspondence: Donations to the Back Pack program were received from the 1st Lutheran Church and the Memorial United Methodist Church.
We met at the 1st Lutheran Church wearing masks and honoring social distancing. Meeting went well and each of us was given a wipe and cleaned our own area and what we touched before we left.
1. Addition from last weeks minutes: We approved the reimbursing of the iPads and cases to the DSISD from our Apples for Autism fund.
2. We will pack 67 meals for the Back Pack program today. The numbers are still not coming in due to the irregularity of the schools programing and the uncertainty of the existing needs. Our high in the past was 151 meals. We will continue to pack on Wednesdays, but at 4:00 instead of our regular time. This will allow the school to be out for over an hour and be safer as to Covid conditions. The Key Club packed last week at 2:50 and put 8 bags in a tote, then wiped down the area so it is ready for us at 4:00. They packed far more meals than were needed. THANK YOU, KEY CLUB! This year we will drop any restrictions as to who qualifies for meals.
3. The roses donations have been coming in. The City has wrapped them in burlap. They will remove the old bushes for us in the Spring. We are waiting for the State to repair the fences.
4. Peggy and Brenda have been on the radio promoting the 2020 the Christmas Tree of Honor and Remembrance. We are hoping to have the Key Clubs help us sell them since this may be our only fund raiser this year. We are happy that we have permission to use the flag pole for stringing our lights. We currently have 14 strands to hang on it. We are currently working on a method to string the lights. There will be no Old-Fashioned Christmas this year, instead there will be house decorating and a “car parade”. Santa will be waving as they go by. This will definitely alter our lighting ceremony this year.
5. Dues are now due. They are $115 this year, all of which goes to our International and District offices.
6. Race plans are being made in hopes that we will be able to have our 4th of July Fran Cannon Firecracker 5-mile run.
Ken Benson Secretary.
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
October 21, 2020
8:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
Back Pack starting today!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Al Stotz, Lou Martin, Mike Macfarlane, Tom Tauzer
Guest: Erin Wickman
Minutes: Approved as corrected, P.A. – B.C.
Treasures report: Same
Correspondence: Salvation Lacy Lauzon from the DSISD. Invoice for iPads and protective cases.
We met at the 1st Lutheran Church wearing masks and honoring social distancing. Meeting went well and each of us was given a wipe and cleaned our own area and what we touched before we left.
1. We are beginning the Back Pack program today. We will continue to pack on Wednesdays, but at 4:00 instead of our regular time. This will allow the school to be out for over an hour and be safer as to Covid conditions. The Key Club will pack at 2:50 and put 8 bags in a tote, then wipe down the area so it is ready for us at 4:00. We have decided to pack more meals than needed so that we are always ready for different numbers. This year we will drop any restrictions as to who qualifies for meals.
2. The roses donations have been coming in. The City has started to wrap them in burlap. We are waiting for the State to repair the fences.
3. Peggy and Brenda have been on the radio promoting the 2020 the Christmas Tree of Honor and Remembrance. We are hoping to have the Key Clubs help us sell them since this may be our only fund raiser this year. We are happy that we have permission to use the flag pole for stringing our lights. We currently have 14 strands to hang on it. The squirrels had chewed all the ones on our Christmas tree. We have placed forms at the City Hall, 1st Lutheran Church, Catholic Church, Pat’s Foods, Gladstone Square Pharmacy and the Key Clubs.
4. Dues are now due. They are $115 this year, all of which goes to our International and District offices.
5. We received a phone call from Pat Rudden from the Escanaba Noon Kiwanis asking us if we would like to join them in putting on their Home and Garden Show in the Spring. We have invited her to come and talk with us at our meeting. They do not know yet if they will even be able to have the event.
Ken Benson Secretary.
October 21, 2020
8:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
Back Pack starting today!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Al Stotz, Lou Martin, Mike Macfarlane, Tom Tauzer
Guest: Erin Wickman
Minutes: Approved as corrected, P.A. – B.C.
Treasures report: Same
Correspondence: Salvation Lacy Lauzon from the DSISD. Invoice for iPads and protective cases.
We met at the 1st Lutheran Church wearing masks and honoring social distancing. Meeting went well and each of us was given a wipe and cleaned our own area and what we touched before we left.
1. We are beginning the Back Pack program today. We will continue to pack on Wednesdays, but at 4:00 instead of our regular time. This will allow the school to be out for over an hour and be safer as to Covid conditions. The Key Club will pack at 2:50 and put 8 bags in a tote, then wipe down the area so it is ready for us at 4:00. We have decided to pack more meals than needed so that we are always ready for different numbers. This year we will drop any restrictions as to who qualifies for meals.
2. The roses donations have been coming in. The City has started to wrap them in burlap. We are waiting for the State to repair the fences.
3. Peggy and Brenda have been on the radio promoting the 2020 the Christmas Tree of Honor and Remembrance. We are hoping to have the Key Clubs help us sell them since this may be our only fund raiser this year. We are happy that we have permission to use the flag pole for stringing our lights. We currently have 14 strands to hang on it. The squirrels had chewed all the ones on our Christmas tree. We have placed forms at the City Hall, 1st Lutheran Church, Catholic Church, Pat’s Foods, Gladstone Square Pharmacy and the Key Clubs.
4. Dues are now due. They are $115 this year, all of which goes to our International and District offices.
5. We received a phone call from Pat Rudden from the Escanaba Noon Kiwanis asking us if we would like to join them in putting on their Home and Garden Show in the Spring. We have invited her to come and talk with us at our meeting. They do not know yet if they will even be able to have the event.
Ken Benson Secretary.
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
October 14, 2020
8:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
Back Pack next week!
In Attendance: Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guest: Erin Wickman
Minutes: Approved as corrected, P.A. – B.C.
Treasures report: None
Correspondence: Salvation Army, Christmas tree fund responses.
We met at the 1st Lutheran Church wearing masks and honoring social distancing. Meeting went well and each of us was given a wipe and cleaned our own area and what we touched before we left.
1. We are will begin the Back Pack program next week. We will continue to pack on Wednesdays, but at 4:00 instead of our regular time. This will allow the school to be out for over an hour and be safer as to Covid conditions. We have given the schools our letters to go out to the parents. We are now waiting for the numbers of meals we have to prepare. We have decided to pack more meals than needed so that we are always ready for different numbers. This year we will drop any restrictions as to who qualifies for meals.
2. The roses donations have been coming in. Lou Martin has written up a list for the City Recreation and Parks Service for over winter care of the roses. Ken delivered it after our meeting. They are still waiting for a new Director to be appointed. They are shorthanded at the moment, but are planning on preparing the roses to “overwinter”.
3. Peggy and Brenda have been on the radio promoting the 2020 the Christmas Tree of Honor and Remembrance. At the moment $80 has come in. We are hoping to have the Key Clubs help us sell them since this may be our only fund raiser this year. We are happy that we have permission to use the flag pole for stringing our lights. That will increase our visibility immensely. We have paced forms at the City Hall, 1st Lutheran Church, Catholic Church, Pat’s Foods, Gladstone Square Pharmacy and the Key Clubs.
4. Dues are now due. They are $115 this year, all of which goes to our International and District offices. I have to update our membership with International before October 1st.
5. We received a phone call from Pat Rudden from the Escanaba Noon Kiwanis asking us if we would like to join them in putting on their Home and Garden Show in the Spring. We have invited her to come and talk with us at our meeting.
6. On behalf of the School District, Peggy has submitted donation requests for the Picked Ball/Tennis court repaving to the Community Foundation and the Hannahville 2% groups and is waiting for replies.
Ken Benson Secretary.
October 14, 2020
8:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
Back Pack next week!
In Attendance: Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guest: Erin Wickman
Minutes: Approved as corrected, P.A. – B.C.
Treasures report: None
Correspondence: Salvation Army, Christmas tree fund responses.
We met at the 1st Lutheran Church wearing masks and honoring social distancing. Meeting went well and each of us was given a wipe and cleaned our own area and what we touched before we left.
1. We are will begin the Back Pack program next week. We will continue to pack on Wednesdays, but at 4:00 instead of our regular time. This will allow the school to be out for over an hour and be safer as to Covid conditions. We have given the schools our letters to go out to the parents. We are now waiting for the numbers of meals we have to prepare. We have decided to pack more meals than needed so that we are always ready for different numbers. This year we will drop any restrictions as to who qualifies for meals.
2. The roses donations have been coming in. Lou Martin has written up a list for the City Recreation and Parks Service for over winter care of the roses. Ken delivered it after our meeting. They are still waiting for a new Director to be appointed. They are shorthanded at the moment, but are planning on preparing the roses to “overwinter”.
3. Peggy and Brenda have been on the radio promoting the 2020 the Christmas Tree of Honor and Remembrance. At the moment $80 has come in. We are hoping to have the Key Clubs help us sell them since this may be our only fund raiser this year. We are happy that we have permission to use the flag pole for stringing our lights. That will increase our visibility immensely. We have paced forms at the City Hall, 1st Lutheran Church, Catholic Church, Pat’s Foods, Gladstone Square Pharmacy and the Key Clubs.
4. Dues are now due. They are $115 this year, all of which goes to our International and District offices. I have to update our membership with International before October 1st.
5. We received a phone call from Pat Rudden from the Escanaba Noon Kiwanis asking us if we would like to join them in putting on their Home and Garden Show in the Spring. We have invited her to come and talk with us at our meeting.
6. On behalf of the School District, Peggy has submitted donation requests for the Picked Ball/Tennis court repaving to the Community Foundation and the Hannahville 2% groups and is waiting for replies.
Ken Benson Secretary.
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
October 7, 2020
8:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
In Attendance: Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz
Minutes: Approved, L.M. – K.B..
Treasures report: K.B. – L. M.
Correspondence: Salvation Army
We met at the 1st Lutheran Church wearing masks and honoring social distancing. Meeting went well and each of us was given a wipe and cleaned our own area and what we touched before we left.
1. Lacy has found 2 of the 4 and has ordered the other 2 iPads. She has ordered the 4 protective cases and will send us the receipts when she gets them. We have approved 4 iPads with cases.
2. WE are still on hold with the Back Pack program. The Schools have not given us any more information as to how many meals will be needed. We have contacted the Community Foundation asking permission to donate some of our/their food to the general public. We have not yet received an answer. We received permission from the High School to enter the building to pack our bags.
3. The roses donations have been coming in. Lou Martin has written up a list for the City Recreation and Parks Service for over winter care of the roses. Ken delivered it after our meeting. They are still waiting for a new Director to be appointed. They are shorthanded at the moment, but are planning on preparing the roses to “overwinter”.
4. Peggy has already been on the radio promoting the 2020 the Christmans Tree of Honor and Remembrance. The forms have been remodeled for the current year. Instead of printing them with colored ink, we are putting them on colored paper. We are hoping to have the Key Clubs help us sell them since this may be our only fund raiser this year. We are happy that we have permission to use the flag pole for stringing our lights. That will increase our visibility immensely. We have paced forms at the City Hall, 1st Lutheran Church, Catholic Church, Pat’s Foods, Gladstone Square Pharmacy and the Key Clubs.
5. The Gladstone Key Club helped us with Highway Clean Up last Thursday. To our surprise, the manager from Dominoes Pizza saw us gathering and donated 4 pizzas when we finished. Unfortunately, the ones who finished and left early missed out on the party. The last pick up of the year went quite well.
6. Dues are now due. They are $115 this year, all of which goes to our International and District offices. I have to update our membership with International before October 1st.
7. We received a phone call from Pat Rudden from the Escanaba Noon Kiwanis asking us if we would liie to join them in putting on their Home and Garden Show in the Spring. We have invited her to come and talk with us at our meeting.
8. Peggy has submitted donation requests for the Picked Ball/Tennis court repaving to the Community Foundation and the Hannahville 2% groups and is waiting for replies. Ken Benson Secretary.
Ken Benson Secretary.
October 7, 2020
8:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
In Attendance: Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz
Minutes: Approved, L.M. – K.B..
Treasures report: K.B. – L. M.
Correspondence: Salvation Army
We met at the 1st Lutheran Church wearing masks and honoring social distancing. Meeting went well and each of us was given a wipe and cleaned our own area and what we touched before we left.
1. Lacy has found 2 of the 4 and has ordered the other 2 iPads. She has ordered the 4 protective cases and will send us the receipts when she gets them. We have approved 4 iPads with cases.
2. WE are still on hold with the Back Pack program. The Schools have not given us any more information as to how many meals will be needed. We have contacted the Community Foundation asking permission to donate some of our/their food to the general public. We have not yet received an answer. We received permission from the High School to enter the building to pack our bags.
3. The roses donations have been coming in. Lou Martin has written up a list for the City Recreation and Parks Service for over winter care of the roses. Ken delivered it after our meeting. They are still waiting for a new Director to be appointed. They are shorthanded at the moment, but are planning on preparing the roses to “overwinter”.
4. Peggy has already been on the radio promoting the 2020 the Christmans Tree of Honor and Remembrance. The forms have been remodeled for the current year. Instead of printing them with colored ink, we are putting them on colored paper. We are hoping to have the Key Clubs help us sell them since this may be our only fund raiser this year. We are happy that we have permission to use the flag pole for stringing our lights. That will increase our visibility immensely. We have paced forms at the City Hall, 1st Lutheran Church, Catholic Church, Pat’s Foods, Gladstone Square Pharmacy and the Key Clubs.
5. The Gladstone Key Club helped us with Highway Clean Up last Thursday. To our surprise, the manager from Dominoes Pizza saw us gathering and donated 4 pizzas when we finished. Unfortunately, the ones who finished and left early missed out on the party. The last pick up of the year went quite well.
6. Dues are now due. They are $115 this year, all of which goes to our International and District offices. I have to update our membership with International before October 1st.
7. We received a phone call from Pat Rudden from the Escanaba Noon Kiwanis asking us if we would liie to join them in putting on their Home and Garden Show in the Spring. We have invited her to come and talk with us at our meeting.
8. Peggy has submitted donation requests for the Picked Ball/Tennis court repaving to the Community Foundation and the Hannahville 2% groups and is waiting for replies. Ken Benson Secretary.
Ken Benson Secretary.
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
September 30, 2020
8:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
Adopt a Highway tomorrow, Thursday, Oct 1st, at 5:00
In Attendance: Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Mary LaFave, Lou Martin, Al Stotz
Minutes: Approved, L.M. – M.L.
Treasures report: None
Correspondence: Phone call from Escanaba Noon Kiwanis
We met at the 1st Lutheran Church wearing masks and honoring social distancing. Meeting went well and each of us was given a wipe and cleaned our own area and what we touched before we left.
1. Lacy has found 2 of the 4 and has ordered the other 2 iPads. She has ordered the 4 protective cases and will send us the receipts when she gets them. We have approved 4 iPads with cases.
2. The schools are still adjusting to the new formats that they are required to follow and we are not sure how our Back Pack program will fit in to the new guidelines and restrictions. Since ours is a unique situation, we are waiting for information from the school as to how we the use of our storage room, pack, store and deliver the bags all in compliance with Covid restrictions. We discovered that the Lays Chips and the Butterfinger Crisp Bars that Feed America sent to us this summer have a 04 2020 date on the boxes. We will make every effort to get them distributed or donated as soon as possible.
3. The roses donations have been coming in. We will have to call the bank and see what they are planning to do.
4. The Christmas Tree forms have been remodeled for the current year. Instead of printing them with colored ink, we are experimenting with putting them on colored paper. We are hoping to have the Key Clubs help us sell them since this may be our only fund raiser this year. We are happy that we have permission to use the flag pole for stringing our lights. That will increase our visibility immensely. Peggy will try to get on the radio and publicize it. We will be pacing forms at the City Hall, 1st Lutheran Church, Catholic Church, Pat’s Foods, Gladstone Square Pharmacy and the Key Clubs.
5. The Gladstone Key Club will help us with Highway Clean Up tomorrow, Thursday Oct 1, at 5:00. We will meet at the Bank by McDonalds parking lot. (Upper Peninsula State Bank).
6. Dues are now due. They are $115 this year, all of which goes to our International and District offices. I have to update our membership with International before October 1st.
7. We received a phone call from Pat Rudden from the Escanaba Noon Kiwanis asking us if we would liie to join them in putting on their Home and Garden Show in the Spring. We have invited her to come and talk with us at our meeting.
8. Peggy has submitted donation requests for the Picked Ball/Tennis court repaving to the Community Foundation and the Hannahville 2% groups.
9. Adopt a Highway clean up will be tomorrow, Thursday, night at 5:00, Masks are optional since we will be outside.
Ken Benson Secretary.
October 1, Adopt a Highway pick-up at 5:00 Upper Peninsula State Bank parking lot.
September 30, 2020
8:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
Adopt a Highway tomorrow, Thursday, Oct 1st, at 5:00
In Attendance: Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Mary LaFave, Lou Martin, Al Stotz
Minutes: Approved, L.M. – M.L.
Treasures report: None
Correspondence: Phone call from Escanaba Noon Kiwanis
We met at the 1st Lutheran Church wearing masks and honoring social distancing. Meeting went well and each of us was given a wipe and cleaned our own area and what we touched before we left.
1. Lacy has found 2 of the 4 and has ordered the other 2 iPads. She has ordered the 4 protective cases and will send us the receipts when she gets them. We have approved 4 iPads with cases.
2. The schools are still adjusting to the new formats that they are required to follow and we are not sure how our Back Pack program will fit in to the new guidelines and restrictions. Since ours is a unique situation, we are waiting for information from the school as to how we the use of our storage room, pack, store and deliver the bags all in compliance with Covid restrictions. We discovered that the Lays Chips and the Butterfinger Crisp Bars that Feed America sent to us this summer have a 04 2020 date on the boxes. We will make every effort to get them distributed or donated as soon as possible.
3. The roses donations have been coming in. We will have to call the bank and see what they are planning to do.
4. The Christmas Tree forms have been remodeled for the current year. Instead of printing them with colored ink, we are experimenting with putting them on colored paper. We are hoping to have the Key Clubs help us sell them since this may be our only fund raiser this year. We are happy that we have permission to use the flag pole for stringing our lights. That will increase our visibility immensely. Peggy will try to get on the radio and publicize it. We will be pacing forms at the City Hall, 1st Lutheran Church, Catholic Church, Pat’s Foods, Gladstone Square Pharmacy and the Key Clubs.
5. The Gladstone Key Club will help us with Highway Clean Up tomorrow, Thursday Oct 1, at 5:00. We will meet at the Bank by McDonalds parking lot. (Upper Peninsula State Bank).
6. Dues are now due. They are $115 this year, all of which goes to our International and District offices. I have to update our membership with International before October 1st.
7. We received a phone call from Pat Rudden from the Escanaba Noon Kiwanis asking us if we would liie to join them in putting on their Home and Garden Show in the Spring. We have invited her to come and talk with us at our meeting.
8. Peggy has submitted donation requests for the Picked Ball/Tennis court repaving to the Community Foundation and the Hannahville 2% groups.
9. Adopt a Highway clean up will be tomorrow, Thursday, night at 5:00, Masks are optional since we will be outside.
Ken Benson Secretary.
October 1, Adopt a Highway pick-up at 5:00 Upper Peninsula State Bank parking lot.
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
September 23, 2020
8:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
Adopt a Highway Thursday, Oct 1st, at 5:00
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Lou Martin, Mike Macfarlane, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved, B.C. – K.B.
Treasures report: Approved, L.M. – T.T.
Correspondence: West End Suicide, 1st Lutheran Church.
We met at the 1st Lutheran Church wearing masks and honoring social distancing. Meeting went well and each of us was given a wipe and cleaned our own area and what we touched before we left.
1. We discussed Lacy’s letter and decided to get 4 iPads and protective cases for the Autism Center. B.C. – M.A. Lacy was able to find refurbished ones for $200 each and we have $1540 in our Apples for Autism account. WE have told Lacy to go ahead and purchase what is needed and we will reimburse them.
2. The schools are still adjusting to the new formats that they are required to follow and we are not sure how our Back Pack program will fit in to the new guidelines and restrictions. Since ours is a unique situation, we are waiting for information from the school as to how we the use of our storage room, pack, store and deliver the bags all in compliance with Covid restrictions. We will meet there tonight at 8:00 and check for any outdated products. We are still not sure how we will operate the program this year with all of the new restrictions in place.
3. Mike Albrecht will be our Vice President.
4. The roses donations have been coming in.
5. The Christmas Tree forms have been remodeled for the current year. Instead of printing them with colored ink, we are experimenting with putting them on colored paper. We cose colors from our samples this morning. We are hoping to have the Key Clubs help us sell them since this may be our only fund raiser this year. We are happy that we have permission to use the flag pole for stringing our lights. That will increase our visibility immensely.
6. The Gladstone Key Club will help us with Highway Clean Up Thursday Oct 1, at 5:00. We will meet at the Bank by McDonalds parking lot. (Upper Peninsula State Bank).
7. Dues are now due. They are $115 this year, all of which goes to our International and District offices. I have to update our membership with International before October 1st.
Ken Benson Secretary.
October 1, Adopt a Highway pick-up at 5:00 Upper Peninsula State Bank parking lot.
September 23, 2020
8:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
Adopt a Highway Thursday, Oct 1st, at 5:00
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Lou Martin, Mike Macfarlane, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved, B.C. – K.B.
Treasures report: Approved, L.M. – T.T.
Correspondence: West End Suicide, 1st Lutheran Church.
We met at the 1st Lutheran Church wearing masks and honoring social distancing. Meeting went well and each of us was given a wipe and cleaned our own area and what we touched before we left.
1. We discussed Lacy’s letter and decided to get 4 iPads and protective cases for the Autism Center. B.C. – M.A. Lacy was able to find refurbished ones for $200 each and we have $1540 in our Apples for Autism account. WE have told Lacy to go ahead and purchase what is needed and we will reimburse them.
2. The schools are still adjusting to the new formats that they are required to follow and we are not sure how our Back Pack program will fit in to the new guidelines and restrictions. Since ours is a unique situation, we are waiting for information from the school as to how we the use of our storage room, pack, store and deliver the bags all in compliance with Covid restrictions. We will meet there tonight at 8:00 and check for any outdated products. We are still not sure how we will operate the program this year with all of the new restrictions in place.
3. Mike Albrecht will be our Vice President.
4. The roses donations have been coming in.
5. The Christmas Tree forms have been remodeled for the current year. Instead of printing them with colored ink, we are experimenting with putting them on colored paper. We cose colors from our samples this morning. We are hoping to have the Key Clubs help us sell them since this may be our only fund raiser this year. We are happy that we have permission to use the flag pole for stringing our lights. That will increase our visibility immensely.
6. The Gladstone Key Club will help us with Highway Clean Up Thursday Oct 1, at 5:00. We will meet at the Bank by McDonalds parking lot. (Upper Peninsula State Bank).
7. Dues are now due. They are $115 this year, all of which goes to our International and District offices. I have to update our membership with International before October 1st.
Ken Benson Secretary.
October 1, Adopt a Highway pick-up at 5:00 Upper Peninsula State Bank parking lot.
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
September 16, 2020
8:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
We met at the church!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Alan Stotz
Guest: Erin Wickman
Minutes: Approved, M.A. – P.A.
Treasures report: No report
Correspondence: Letter from Lacy Lauzon about iPads for Autism.
We met at the 1st Lutheran Church wearing masks and honoring social distancing. Meeting went well and each of us was given a wipe and cleaned our own area and what we touched before we left. It was nice being out of the cold and wind. It was good to be back home!
1. We discussed Lacy’s letter and decided to get 4 iPads and protective cases for the Autism Center. B.C. – M.A. Lacy was able to find refurbished ones for $200 each and we have enough in our Apples for Autism account. We will probably not be able to sell our Caramel Apples this fall.
2. The schools are still adjusting to the new formats that they are required to follow and we are not sure how our Back Pack program will fit in to the new guidelines and restrictions. Since ours is a unique situation, we are waiting for information from the school as to how we the use of our storage room, pack, store and deliver the bags all in compliance with Covid restrictions.
3. When we have a larger attendance, we will elect a new vice president. It would be nice if we could have one of our female members take the position.
4. The roses donations have been coming in.
5. The Christmas Tree forms have been remodeled for the current year. Instead of printing them with colored ink, we might experiment with putting them on colored paper. We are hoping to have the Key Clubs help us sell them since this may be our only fund raiser this year. We are happy that we have permission to use the flag pole for stringing our lights. That will increase our visibility immensely.
6. Peggy has been working on the Pickle Ball/Basketball/Tennis/Playground resurfacing project with the Gladstone Area Schools. The Schools are making the applications for the Island Resort 2% money. She is finding great interest in the program which will probably happen in May. The cost has increased from $16,000 to $23,000. Our Kiwanis is helping by showing community interest and support.
7. Dues are now due. They are $115 this year, all of which goes to our International and District offices. I have to update our membership with International before October 1st.
Ken Benson Secretary.
September 26- October 4, Adopt a Highway pick-u
September 16, 2020
8:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
We met at the church!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Alan Stotz
Guest: Erin Wickman
Minutes: Approved, M.A. – P.A.
Treasures report: No report
Correspondence: Letter from Lacy Lauzon about iPads for Autism.
We met at the 1st Lutheran Church wearing masks and honoring social distancing. Meeting went well and each of us was given a wipe and cleaned our own area and what we touched before we left. It was nice being out of the cold and wind. It was good to be back home!
1. We discussed Lacy’s letter and decided to get 4 iPads and protective cases for the Autism Center. B.C. – M.A. Lacy was able to find refurbished ones for $200 each and we have enough in our Apples for Autism account. We will probably not be able to sell our Caramel Apples this fall.
2. The schools are still adjusting to the new formats that they are required to follow and we are not sure how our Back Pack program will fit in to the new guidelines and restrictions. Since ours is a unique situation, we are waiting for information from the school as to how we the use of our storage room, pack, store and deliver the bags all in compliance with Covid restrictions.
3. When we have a larger attendance, we will elect a new vice president. It would be nice if we could have one of our female members take the position.
4. The roses donations have been coming in.
5. The Christmas Tree forms have been remodeled for the current year. Instead of printing them with colored ink, we might experiment with putting them on colored paper. We are hoping to have the Key Clubs help us sell them since this may be our only fund raiser this year. We are happy that we have permission to use the flag pole for stringing our lights. That will increase our visibility immensely.
6. Peggy has been working on the Pickle Ball/Basketball/Tennis/Playground resurfacing project with the Gladstone Area Schools. The Schools are making the applications for the Island Resort 2% money. She is finding great interest in the program which will probably happen in May. The cost has increased from $16,000 to $23,000. Our Kiwanis is helping by showing community interest and support.
7. Dues are now due. They are $115 this year, all of which goes to our International and District offices. I have to update our membership with International before October 1st.
Ken Benson Secretary.
September 26- October 4, Adopt a Highway pick-u
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
September 9, 2020
8:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
We will meet next week back at the 1st Lutheran Church! (Welcome Home!)
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Mary LaFave, Alan Stotz
Minutes: Approved, P.A.-M.L.
Treasures report: No report
Correspondence: Bill for U.S.P.S. P.O. Box 22
We met at the Gladstone Pavilion honoring social distancing in the outdoors. Since it is getting chillier; we will begin meeting back at the church again next week. We will still be meeting at 8:00 a.m. Since we will be meeting at the church, we will be following all of the social distancing requirements. 1. We not be serving food or drink. 2. We will be wearing masks. 3. We will be sitting in accord with social distancing. 4. We will be wiping down with disinfectant all surfaces we touch. Remember, we will be now meeting at 8:00 a.m.
1. The schools are still adjusting to the new formats that they are required to follow. Since ours is a unique situation, we are waiting for information from the school as to the use of our storage room during school hours. We may have to pack our bags when the school is not in session.
2. When we have a larger attendance, we will elect a new vice president.
3. The roses donations have been coming in.
4. The Christmas Tree forms have been remodeled for the current year.
5. Peggy has been working on the Pickle Ball/Basketball/Tennis/Playground resurfacing project. She is making an application for the Island Resort 2% money.
Ken Benson Secretary.
September 9, 2020
8:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
We will meet next week back at the 1st Lutheran Church! (Welcome Home!)
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Mary LaFave, Alan Stotz
Minutes: Approved, P.A.-M.L.
Treasures report: No report
Correspondence: Bill for U.S.P.S. P.O. Box 22
We met at the Gladstone Pavilion honoring social distancing in the outdoors. Since it is getting chillier; we will begin meeting back at the church again next week. We will still be meeting at 8:00 a.m. Since we will be meeting at the church, we will be following all of the social distancing requirements. 1. We not be serving food or drink. 2. We will be wearing masks. 3. We will be sitting in accord with social distancing. 4. We will be wiping down with disinfectant all surfaces we touch. Remember, we will be now meeting at 8:00 a.m.
1. The schools are still adjusting to the new formats that they are required to follow. Since ours is a unique situation, we are waiting for information from the school as to the use of our storage room during school hours. We may have to pack our bags when the school is not in session.
2. When we have a larger attendance, we will elect a new vice president.
3. The roses donations have been coming in.
4. The Christmas Tree forms have been remodeled for the current year.
5. Peggy has been working on the Pickle Ball/Basketball/Tennis/Playground resurfacing project. She is making an application for the Island Resort 2% money.
Ken Benson Secretary.
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
August 19, 2020
8:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Minutes: Approved, M.M. – Mike A.
Treasures report: No report
Correspondence: A letter of resignation from Howard Haulotte
We met at the Gladstone Pavilion honoring social distancing in the outdoors. The construction on 9th Street on the corner by the pavilion was over so that distraction did not exist. We dressed appropriately for the chill in the air.
1. Mike Albrecht has been working with the Feed America annual inspection program informing them of our method of storage of our food products. Due to the Pandemic, Feed America has been sending us a great deal of canned food just for the cost of transportation. We are waiting for information from the school as to the use of our storage room during school hours. We may have to pack our bags when the school is not in session.
2. W postponed our BBQ for the Fall and will wait to see what the situation is like in the Spring. If things are approaching normal, we will have it on the Mother’s Day weekend as we have done in the past.
3. We discussed the Tree Lighting program. We talked about adding a section to our form that could serve as an acknowledgement that could be sent to the person acknowledged by the purchase if so desired.
4. We have received enough donations to complete the rose bush need. If more donations come in, our club’s portion of the order will lessen. It was discussed as to how we could send our donations. We decided that we could either give our checks to Mike directly or that they could be sent to our P.O. Box 22. Since our name has grown longer than the “To” line on our checks, we can just write “Gladstone Kiwanis” on our checks and put “Roses” down on the “For” line if we wish. Tom Tauzer has arranged for a master plan for the irrigation from his ex-office staff. Jason, from the Gladstone Recreation Department, has contacted us as to the help we can receive from the Recreation Department. Lou will try to come up with items that could be done by them this Fall. This program started many years ago by our club as a “Gladstone Beautification” has been partnered by the City and First Bank.
5. We discussed how we could help the school raise money for the resurfacing of the smaller tennis court by the Jones Building. By working through the City and the School maybe they could get funding from the 2% funds from Hannahville for this community project.
Ken Benson Secretary.
August 19, 2020
8:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Minutes: Approved, M.M. – Mike A.
Treasures report: No report
Correspondence: A letter of resignation from Howard Haulotte
We met at the Gladstone Pavilion honoring social distancing in the outdoors. The construction on 9th Street on the corner by the pavilion was over so that distraction did not exist. We dressed appropriately for the chill in the air.
1. Mike Albrecht has been working with the Feed America annual inspection program informing them of our method of storage of our food products. Due to the Pandemic, Feed America has been sending us a great deal of canned food just for the cost of transportation. We are waiting for information from the school as to the use of our storage room during school hours. We may have to pack our bags when the school is not in session.
2. W postponed our BBQ for the Fall and will wait to see what the situation is like in the Spring. If things are approaching normal, we will have it on the Mother’s Day weekend as we have done in the past.
3. We discussed the Tree Lighting program. We talked about adding a section to our form that could serve as an acknowledgement that could be sent to the person acknowledged by the purchase if so desired.
4. We have received enough donations to complete the rose bush need. If more donations come in, our club’s portion of the order will lessen. It was discussed as to how we could send our donations. We decided that we could either give our checks to Mike directly or that they could be sent to our P.O. Box 22. Since our name has grown longer than the “To” line on our checks, we can just write “Gladstone Kiwanis” on our checks and put “Roses” down on the “For” line if we wish. Tom Tauzer has arranged for a master plan for the irrigation from his ex-office staff. Jason, from the Gladstone Recreation Department, has contacted us as to the help we can receive from the Recreation Department. Lou will try to come up with items that could be done by them this Fall. This program started many years ago by our club as a “Gladstone Beautification” has been partnered by the City and First Bank.
5. We discussed how we could help the school raise money for the resurfacing of the smaller tennis court by the Jones Building. By working through the City and the School maybe they could get funding from the 2% funds from Hannahville for this community project.
Ken Benson Secretary.
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
August 12, 2020
8:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Don Brunelle, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Minutes: Approved, D.B. – T.T.
Treasures report: No report
Correspondence: Salvation Army
We had our fifth meeting at the Gladstone Pavilion honoring social distancing in the outdoors. The construction on 9th Street was right on the corner by the pavilion so that just getting to the pavilion was a task, let alone hearing what was said! We had a good turnout but communication was difficult.
1. The first item of business was the High-Way Rose Bush program. Lou and Ken put a ribbon on the fence by every bush that could be replaced and ended up with 29 bushes. They then went to talk with First Bank to ask for help on the project. After having a long phone call with First Bank’s Rene Kramer, we are now organizing the replacing and irrigation of the 104 roses along the highway. Lou was able to work out a plan with Nick Chenier to get our roses for $30 per bush. With the great support of individual members of our club we now have 26 of the 29 bushes accounted for. (If you are interested in sponsoring one, please let me know.) Tom Tauzer will get a master plan for our irrigation from his ex-office staff. That cost is unknown. We will also be working with the new Recreation Department head for a maintenance program.
2. October 3rd is the intended date of our Fall BBQ. We are uncertain as to the cancelation of this project.
3. Peggy will try to organize the Tree Lighting project before she has to leave this Fall. We will have to take over the final stages of the program for her.
4. I was moved to coordinate the resurfacing of the 2 tennis courts by the Jones building for multi-purpose use. M.L. P.A. Since we were able to get the support of the community for the Kids’ Kingdom project, we may be able to be the catalyst to help raise the $16,000 needed for this project. Peggy volunteered to spearhead this cause.
5. We talked about the uncertainty of the limitations of our activities in the school buildings and how that would affect our Back Pack program and the packing of the food bags. We face a coming year of unknowns!
Ken Benson Secretary.
August 12, 2020
8:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Don Brunelle, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Minutes: Approved, D.B. – T.T.
Treasures report: No report
Correspondence: Salvation Army
We had our fifth meeting at the Gladstone Pavilion honoring social distancing in the outdoors. The construction on 9th Street was right on the corner by the pavilion so that just getting to the pavilion was a task, let alone hearing what was said! We had a good turnout but communication was difficult.
1. The first item of business was the High-Way Rose Bush program. Lou and Ken put a ribbon on the fence by every bush that could be replaced and ended up with 29 bushes. They then went to talk with First Bank to ask for help on the project. After having a long phone call with First Bank’s Rene Kramer, we are now organizing the replacing and irrigation of the 104 roses along the highway. Lou was able to work out a plan with Nick Chenier to get our roses for $30 per bush. With the great support of individual members of our club we now have 26 of the 29 bushes accounted for. (If you are interested in sponsoring one, please let me know.) Tom Tauzer will get a master plan for our irrigation from his ex-office staff. That cost is unknown. We will also be working with the new Recreation Department head for a maintenance program.
2. October 3rd is the intended date of our Fall BBQ. We are uncertain as to the cancelation of this project.
3. Peggy will try to organize the Tree Lighting project before she has to leave this Fall. We will have to take over the final stages of the program for her.
4. I was moved to coordinate the resurfacing of the 2 tennis courts by the Jones building for multi-purpose use. M.L. P.A. Since we were able to get the support of the community for the Kids’ Kingdom project, we may be able to be the catalyst to help raise the $16,000 needed for this project. Peggy volunteered to spearhead this cause.
5. We talked about the uncertainty of the limitations of our activities in the school buildings and how that would affect our Back Pack program and the packing of the food bags. We face a coming year of unknowns!
Ken Benson Secretary.
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
August 5, 2020
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
Regular Weekly Meeting
Gladstone Pavilion at 8:00 am.
In Attendance: Ken Benson, Don Brunelle, Mary LaFave, Alan Stotz,
Minutes: Approved, D.B. – M.L..
Treasures report: No report
Correspondence: None
We had our fourth meeting at the Gladstone Pavilion honoring social distancing in the outdoors. The construction on 9th Street, was still a half block away but the 4 of us had no problem except for the coolness of the weather. This made us consider our meetings in the Fall. We will be able to return to the church, but with masks, social distancing, and wipe down of the area when we are finished.
1. Back Pack is on hold, waiting for the schools to set up their program which we are dependent on.
2. We had permission from Besse to keep their donation to our race until next year.
3. We do not have information from the ISD for our iPads for Autism project.
4. The paper last night mentioned had an article featuring Nicole Sanderson’s retirement. Our club worked very closely with her. We will miss her and our relationship. We are waiting for an announcement of her replacement to further our plans and ask for help with protecting our rose bushes for this winter. Last winter we lost 27 bushes. This will be a great expense for our club at approximately $25 per bush seeing that we were not able to have our major Fund Raiser.
5. We discussed our BBQ, but since we depend on our Key Clubs for the selling of tickets, we have to wait to see how the schools handle the current virus situation. We may even not be permitted to use the kitchen facility. We know that we will be limited to a “Take Out” situation if we are able to have it this year.
Ken Benson Secretary.
August 5, 2020
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
Regular Weekly Meeting
Gladstone Pavilion at 8:00 am.
In Attendance: Ken Benson, Don Brunelle, Mary LaFave, Alan Stotz,
Minutes: Approved, D.B. – M.L..
Treasures report: No report
Correspondence: None
We had our fourth meeting at the Gladstone Pavilion honoring social distancing in the outdoors. The construction on 9th Street, was still a half block away but the 4 of us had no problem except for the coolness of the weather. This made us consider our meetings in the Fall. We will be able to return to the church, but with masks, social distancing, and wipe down of the area when we are finished.
1. Back Pack is on hold, waiting for the schools to set up their program which we are dependent on.
2. We had permission from Besse to keep their donation to our race until next year.
3. We do not have information from the ISD for our iPads for Autism project.
4. The paper last night mentioned had an article featuring Nicole Sanderson’s retirement. Our club worked very closely with her. We will miss her and our relationship. We are waiting for an announcement of her replacement to further our plans and ask for help with protecting our rose bushes for this winter. Last winter we lost 27 bushes. This will be a great expense for our club at approximately $25 per bush seeing that we were not able to have our major Fund Raiser.
5. We discussed our BBQ, but since we depend on our Key Clubs for the selling of tickets, we have to wait to see how the schools handle the current virus situation. We may even not be permitted to use the kitchen facility. We know that we will be limited to a “Take Out” situation if we are able to have it this year.
Ken Benson Secretary.
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
July 29, 2020
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
Regular Weekly Meeting
Gladstone Pavilion at 8:00 am.
In Attendance: Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Don Brunelle, Mike Macfarlane. Lou Martin, Alan Stotz,
Minutes: Approved, L.M. – M.M.
Treasures report: No report, discussed budget, Need for an audit for the International report.
Correspondence: None
We had our third meeting at the Gladstone Pavilion honoring social distancing in the outdoors. The construction on 9th Street, a half block away, was a little distracting, but we were able to hear and construct our business.
1. We discussed our back pack program and approved a letter to be sent to our local donors thanking them for their support. We are waiting to see what the school plans are, but no matter what they are, the need for weekend meals will still be there.
2. We approved a letter to our donors thanking them for their contribution and asking if they would like their donation back or if we should hold it over until next year. We also decided to cancel the race for the remainder of the 2020 calendar year. P.A. – D.B.
3. Approved having the City Hall be a drop off site for our Remembrance tree lighting program. We felt that of the three locations, Pat’s, Gladstone Square Pharmacy and City Hall, it was the best option. The city accepted the responsibility. Peggy will be leaving in December, but will be here to help with the program. We will reimburse Peggy for her printing costs since she no longer is able to print our forms at the school.
4. The paper last night mentioned Nicole Sanderson’s retirement. Our club worked very closely with her. We will miss her and our relationship.
Ken Benson Secretary.
July 29, 2020
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
Regular Weekly Meeting
Gladstone Pavilion at 8:00 am.
In Attendance: Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Don Brunelle, Mike Macfarlane. Lou Martin, Alan Stotz,
Minutes: Approved, L.M. – M.M.
Treasures report: No report, discussed budget, Need for an audit for the International report.
Correspondence: None
We had our third meeting at the Gladstone Pavilion honoring social distancing in the outdoors. The construction on 9th Street, a half block away, was a little distracting, but we were able to hear and construct our business.
1. We discussed our back pack program and approved a letter to be sent to our local donors thanking them for their support. We are waiting to see what the school plans are, but no matter what they are, the need for weekend meals will still be there.
2. We approved a letter to our donors thanking them for their contribution and asking if they would like their donation back or if we should hold it over until next year. We also decided to cancel the race for the remainder of the 2020 calendar year. P.A. – D.B.
3. Approved having the City Hall be a drop off site for our Remembrance tree lighting program. We felt that of the three locations, Pat’s, Gladstone Square Pharmacy and City Hall, it was the best option. The city accepted the responsibility. Peggy will be leaving in December, but will be here to help with the program. We will reimburse Peggy for her printing costs since she no longer is able to print our forms at the school.
4. The paper last night mentioned Nicole Sanderson’s retirement. Our club worked very closely with her. We will miss her and our relationship.
Ken Benson Secretary.
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
July 22, 2020
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
Regular Weekly Meeting
Gladstone Pavilion at 8:00 am.
(Nobody complained about changing the hour from 7:00!)
In Attendance: Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Don Brunelle, Marry LaFave, Mike Macfarlane. Lou Martin, Alan Stotz,
Minutes: Approved, P.A. – M.L.
Treasures report: No report, discussed budget, cancelled Fire Cracker Race and Back Pack program/
Correspondence: None
We had our second meeting at the Gladstone Pavilion honoring social distancing in the outdoors. The meeting place worked out well.
1. Adopt a Highway went well. Twenty kids from the Junior and Senior Baseball team were there along with their two coaches. Went well, left 21 bags for the highway crew to pick up plus some larger items. Done in an hour. Since we had all those kids to help, we only needed Al and Ken to oversee and help. Brenda had everything all set up.
2. We discussed sending letters of appreciation to our Back Pack and Race donors and updating them on the programs.
3. Discussed our Rose Bush on the Highway program. Since we lost 27 bushes, P.A – L.M. moved that we order 10 bushes this summer for next year since Spring time is almost too late to do so. We will try to replace as many as possible each year. We have to do more research as to replacing the watering system.
4. Discussed having the City Hall be a drop off site for our Remembrance tree lighting program. We will seek permission to do so. We felt that of the three locations, Pat’s, Gladstone Square Pharmacy and City Hall, it was the best option.
5. Peggy introduced the idea of paving an area for 4 Pickle Ball courts by the Jones School. We will have to explore this project.
Ken Benson Secretary.
July 22, 2020
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
Regular Weekly Meeting
Gladstone Pavilion at 8:00 am.
(Nobody complained about changing the hour from 7:00!)
In Attendance: Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Don Brunelle, Marry LaFave, Mike Macfarlane. Lou Martin, Alan Stotz,
Minutes: Approved, P.A. – M.L.
Treasures report: No report, discussed budget, cancelled Fire Cracker Race and Back Pack program/
Correspondence: None
We had our second meeting at the Gladstone Pavilion honoring social distancing in the outdoors. The meeting place worked out well.
1. Adopt a Highway went well. Twenty kids from the Junior and Senior Baseball team were there along with their two coaches. Went well, left 21 bags for the highway crew to pick up plus some larger items. Done in an hour. Since we had all those kids to help, we only needed Al and Ken to oversee and help. Brenda had everything all set up.
2. We discussed sending letters of appreciation to our Back Pack and Race donors and updating them on the programs.
3. Discussed our Rose Bush on the Highway program. Since we lost 27 bushes, P.A – L.M. moved that we order 10 bushes this summer for next year since Spring time is almost too late to do so. We will try to replace as many as possible each year. We have to do more research as to replacing the watering system.
4. Discussed having the City Hall be a drop off site for our Remembrance tree lighting program. We will seek permission to do so. We felt that of the three locations, Pat’s, Gladstone Square Pharmacy and City Hall, it was the best option.
5. Peggy introduced the idea of paving an area for 4 Pickle Ball courts by the Jones School. We will have to explore this project.
Ken Benson Secretary.
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
July 15, 2020
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
Regular Weekly Meeting
Gladstone Pavilion at 8:00 am. Wednesday morning.
Adopt a Highway this Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
In Attendance: Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Mike Macfarlane. Lou Martin, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guest: Don Brunelle
Correspondence: A check from Trinity Lutheran Church in Stonington for the Back Pack Program.
We had our first meeting at the Gladstone Pavilion honoring social distancing in the outdoors. The meeting place worked out well. Only problem was that due to the distances of the people, the people on the fringes had trouble hearing.
1. We will meet this Sunday in the parking lot of the bank by McDonalds (Upper Peninsula State Bank) at 6:00 p.m., with the Gladstone Baseball teams, to organize our Adopt a Highway mid-summer highway clean up. Again, thank you, Brenda, for all of your organizational skills!
2. Our Back Pack program is on hold for the summer break. Our room is well supplied with food for this coming school year. We are waiting to see what happens when school starts again this Fall before we make our plans for the coming school year. The mystery of “What critter attacked our bags stored in the hallway and ate our Ramen Noodles?” was solved when they found a hungry cat in the High School building.
3. We discussed buying additional lights for lighting the flag pole in front of the Beach House. We still want to light the tree we planted for this purpose in the park. We are hoping that the squirrel problem we had last year was a one-time thing due to the early snow. The lighting ceremony will be on Sunday, December 6.
4. We discussed installing a new system for watering our rose bushes on the highway. Last winter was very hard on our bushes! We lost 27 bushes, 5 from the south and 25 from the north (Bank side). With that many, we may have to limit our purchases to only 5 a year. We are thinking of putting in “soaker hoses”. We will have to research them and their installation.
5. Since next Kiwanis year is so uncertain due to the virus that we decided keep our current officers.
Ken Benson Secretary.
July 19, 6:00 p.m. Adopt a Highway clean Up, Upper Peninsula State Bank, 1 Lowrie Ave.
July 15, 2020
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
Regular Weekly Meeting
Gladstone Pavilion at 8:00 am. Wednesday morning.
Adopt a Highway this Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
In Attendance: Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Mike Macfarlane. Lou Martin, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guest: Don Brunelle
Correspondence: A check from Trinity Lutheran Church in Stonington for the Back Pack Program.
We had our first meeting at the Gladstone Pavilion honoring social distancing in the outdoors. The meeting place worked out well. Only problem was that due to the distances of the people, the people on the fringes had trouble hearing.
1. We will meet this Sunday in the parking lot of the bank by McDonalds (Upper Peninsula State Bank) at 6:00 p.m., with the Gladstone Baseball teams, to organize our Adopt a Highway mid-summer highway clean up. Again, thank you, Brenda, for all of your organizational skills!
2. Our Back Pack program is on hold for the summer break. Our room is well supplied with food for this coming school year. We are waiting to see what happens when school starts again this Fall before we make our plans for the coming school year. The mystery of “What critter attacked our bags stored in the hallway and ate our Ramen Noodles?” was solved when they found a hungry cat in the High School building.
3. We discussed buying additional lights for lighting the flag pole in front of the Beach House. We still want to light the tree we planted for this purpose in the park. We are hoping that the squirrel problem we had last year was a one-time thing due to the early snow. The lighting ceremony will be on Sunday, December 6.
4. We discussed installing a new system for watering our rose bushes on the highway. Last winter was very hard on our bushes! We lost 27 bushes, 5 from the south and 25 from the north (Bank side). With that many, we may have to limit our purchases to only 5 a year. We are thinking of putting in “soaker hoses”. We will have to research them and their installation.
5. Since next Kiwanis year is so uncertain due to the virus that we decided keep our current officers.
Ken Benson Secretary.
July 19, 6:00 p.m. Adopt a Highway clean Up, Upper Peninsula State Bank, 1 Lowrie Ave.
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
July 8, 2020
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
We had our first regular meeting since the
start of the Coved 19 cancelation!
New time and location of our meetings-
Gladstone Pavilion at 8:00 am. Wednesday mornings.
In Attendance: Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane. Lou Martin, Alan Stotz,
Agenda;
We met in the back deck of the Ken and Lorna Benson residence at 7:00 a.m. honoring social distancing in the outdoors.
1. After some discussion it was decided to change our meeting time and location. For the remainder of the summer we will be meeting at the Gladstone Pavilion at 8:00 a.m. Wednesday mornings. That way we will have a roof over our head, open air, and plenty of room for Social Distancing.
2. Adopt a Highway cleanup is scheduled for Sunday, July 19th at 6:00 p.m. We will have the help from the baseball team. Thank you, Brenda, for all of your organizational skills!
3. Thanks to the Whitmer family there was a 4th of July run in Gladstone of nearly 20 runners! They somehow had a 5-mile run, a 5-K run and a 1-mile Kids Run! A thank you to the Whitmer family!!! We are still exploring the option having our race later this summer.
4. We talked about altering our Honor Christmas Lights to asking permission to put them on the flag pole this year. I checked with Nicole and we do have permission to use the flag pole. Last year the snow and some industrious squirrels made lighting our real Christmas tree a problem. We set the date of the tree lighting with Santa to Sunday, Dec. 6. We will also look into changing our method of having people sign up.
5. We had another Feeding America Truck yesterday with about 2 tons of food. We are well stocked to start the new season off depending on how the school year starts.
6. Since next Kiwanis year is so uncertain due to the virus that we decided keep our current officers.
Ken Benson Secretary.
July 8, 2020
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
We had our first regular meeting since the
start of the Coved 19 cancelation!
New time and location of our meetings-
Gladstone Pavilion at 8:00 am. Wednesday mornings.
In Attendance: Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane. Lou Martin, Alan Stotz,
Agenda;
We met in the back deck of the Ken and Lorna Benson residence at 7:00 a.m. honoring social distancing in the outdoors.
1. After some discussion it was decided to change our meeting time and location. For the remainder of the summer we will be meeting at the Gladstone Pavilion at 8:00 a.m. Wednesday mornings. That way we will have a roof over our head, open air, and plenty of room for Social Distancing.
2. Adopt a Highway cleanup is scheduled for Sunday, July 19th at 6:00 p.m. We will have the help from the baseball team. Thank you, Brenda, for all of your organizational skills!
3. Thanks to the Whitmer family there was a 4th of July run in Gladstone of nearly 20 runners! They somehow had a 5-mile run, a 5-K run and a 1-mile Kids Run! A thank you to the Whitmer family!!! We are still exploring the option having our race later this summer.
4. We talked about altering our Honor Christmas Lights to asking permission to put them on the flag pole this year. I checked with Nicole and we do have permission to use the flag pole. Last year the snow and some industrious squirrels made lighting our real Christmas tree a problem. We set the date of the tree lighting with Santa to Sunday, Dec. 6. We will also look into changing our method of having people sign up.
5. We had another Feeding America Truck yesterday with about 2 tons of food. We are well stocked to start the new season off depending on how the school year starts.
6. Since next Kiwanis year is so uncertain due to the virus that we decided keep our current officers.
Ken Benson Secretary.
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
June 16, 2020
12:10 p.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
We will be resuming our regular meetings on
Wednesday, June 24th, at the 1st Lutheran Church
in Gladstone at 7:00 a.m.
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Tom Tauzer, Alan Stotz
Activities;
We met at the Back Pack room in the High School to discuss the options for the Fran Cannon Firecracker 5 Mile Run.
!. After much discussion we decided to end this season’s Back Pack program on June 30th. The regular school employees who are the only ones allowed to know the names of the participants will be off for the summer, so the program will end with their last day of work.
2. The Fran Cannon 5 Mile 4th of July Race plans are continuing. We have come up with a “Covid 19” plan for this year (attached). We are submitting this to the City of Gladstone for their approval. The next scheduled meeting of City of Gladstone will be June 22nd. We will then be advised as to our future plans. The major changes proposed for this year are 6 staggered starts from 8:00 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. plus many “Social Distancing” suggestions. (also attached). The runners are to be advised to leave after they finish the race and receive their results on line from superiortiming.com and their awards by mail. If the race is cancelled all checks will be returned or destroyed.
3. We will NOT set up the Dunk Tank this 4th of July.
4. Hope to see you all at the 1st Lutheran Church at 7:00 a.m. on June 24th!
Ken Benson Secretary.
June 16, 2020
12:10 p.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
We will be resuming our regular meetings on
Wednesday, June 24th, at the 1st Lutheran Church
in Gladstone at 7:00 a.m.
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Tom Tauzer, Alan Stotz
Activities;
We met at the Back Pack room in the High School to discuss the options for the Fran Cannon Firecracker 5 Mile Run.
!. After much discussion we decided to end this season’s Back Pack program on June 30th. The regular school employees who are the only ones allowed to know the names of the participants will be off for the summer, so the program will end with their last day of work.
2. The Fran Cannon 5 Mile 4th of July Race plans are continuing. We have come up with a “Covid 19” plan for this year (attached). We are submitting this to the City of Gladstone for their approval. The next scheduled meeting of City of Gladstone will be June 22nd. We will then be advised as to our future plans. The major changes proposed for this year are 6 staggered starts from 8:00 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. plus many “Social Distancing” suggestions. (also attached). The runners are to be advised to leave after they finish the race and receive their results on line from superiortiming.com and their awards by mail. If the race is cancelled all checks will be returned or destroyed.
3. We will NOT set up the Dunk Tank this 4th of July.
4. Hope to see you all at the 1st Lutheran Church at 7:00 a.m. on June 24th!
Ken Benson Secretary.
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
April 22, 2020
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
We will be suspending meetings until further notice!
A ton of fruit!
THANK YOU, GLADSTONE HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL PROGRAM!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Mike Macfarlane, Tom Tauzer
Guests: Jerod Crow, Barb Tauzer
Activities;
1. Yes, we are still doing our Back Pack program even though there is no school. There is probably more of a need now than ever before! We bring the bags to the schools a week earlier so that they may be distributed on the following Monday. We have been able to do that with a handful of people since we had so many bags packed when the teachers helped us last month.
2. We had 2 tons of food delivered from Feed America yesterday. Can you imagine a TON of canned fruit? Yep, it kept on comin’ and comin’! We have two pallets stacked with cans of mixed fruit. That should add some quality to our weekend Back Pack bags. Because of the great need that Feed America is filling they are swamped with deliveries, thus we had to wait quite a while for the truck to get here. We finally finished and headed home at 7:00 p.m. And, since that was only 12 hours before our regular (canceled} meeting, I thought that I would pretend that it was one (a meeting) and write some “minutes” for it!
3. While I was there working I noticed the amount of treats that the Gladstone Baseball program had donated to our Back Pack program….WOW! We owe them a BIG thank you!
4. Our Mid-year Kiwanis workshop that was to be in Escanaba this year at the Bay de Noc Community College on May 2 has been canceled!
5. The baseball team will help us clean up the highway this summer since our Spring Pick Up has been canceled. We should still watch the safety video put out by the MDOT. We will try to schedule its viewing, that is if we have any meetings before then.
6. So, “until we meet again” these might be our last “minutes” for a while.
Ken Benson Secretary.
April 22, 2020
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
We will be suspending meetings until further notice!
A ton of fruit!
THANK YOU, GLADSTONE HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL PROGRAM!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Mike Macfarlane, Tom Tauzer
Guests: Jerod Crow, Barb Tauzer
Activities;
1. Yes, we are still doing our Back Pack program even though there is no school. There is probably more of a need now than ever before! We bring the bags to the schools a week earlier so that they may be distributed on the following Monday. We have been able to do that with a handful of people since we had so many bags packed when the teachers helped us last month.
2. We had 2 tons of food delivered from Feed America yesterday. Can you imagine a TON of canned fruit? Yep, it kept on comin’ and comin’! We have two pallets stacked with cans of mixed fruit. That should add some quality to our weekend Back Pack bags. Because of the great need that Feed America is filling they are swamped with deliveries, thus we had to wait quite a while for the truck to get here. We finally finished and headed home at 7:00 p.m. And, since that was only 12 hours before our regular (canceled} meeting, I thought that I would pretend that it was one (a meeting) and write some “minutes” for it!
3. While I was there working I noticed the amount of treats that the Gladstone Baseball program had donated to our Back Pack program….WOW! We owe them a BIG thank you!
4. Our Mid-year Kiwanis workshop that was to be in Escanaba this year at the Bay de Noc Community College on May 2 has been canceled!
5. The baseball team will help us clean up the highway this summer since our Spring Pick Up has been canceled. We should still watch the safety video put out by the MDOT. We will try to schedule its viewing, that is if we have any meetings before then.
6. So, “until we meet again” these might be our last “minutes” for a while.
Ken Benson Secretary.
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
March 11, 2020
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
Welcome to Judy Akkala, our new member!
Key Club “DCON” this week end in Green Bay.
In Attendance: Judy Akkala, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved: M.A. – T.T..
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. Welcome to Judy Akkala! She gave us her membership form this morning! Great to have her with us!
2. 50 of our Key students will be attending “DCON” (Key Club District Convention) down in Green Bay this week end. This is a highlight of the year for them! They work toward it all during the school year and summer. They leave by commercial bus Friday morning and return Sunday afternoon. The excitement there at the convention center is thrilling. They will be accompanied by parents and adult advisors for he 3 days.
3. We are looking into getting 4 iPads locally for our Apples for Autism project. Lacy say that the full-size iPad works best with the children due to vision problems. She is working on a video that she can send us.
4. Our Mid-year Kiwanis workshop will be in Escanaba this year at the Bay de Noc Community College on May 2.
5. The baseball team will help us clean up the highway on Sunday, May 17th. We should watch the safety video put out by the MDOT. We will try to schedule its viewing.
6. We will be meeting at the High School for our annual Robotics demonstration on March 25. They did very well in Iron Mountain last week and have added to the program by having the Junior High join them! His week end they will be in the competition in Escanaba.
Ken Benson Secretary.
March 13-15. Key Club DCON in Green Bay
March 17, Feed America truck scheduled
March 25, Bravebot (robotics) demonstration: We meet at the High School at 7:00 a.m.
May 2, Bay de Noc Community College Kiwanis Mid-year conference
May 17, Highway Clean Up 1:00, Baseball team will help
March 11, 2020
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
Welcome to Judy Akkala, our new member!
Key Club “DCON” this week end in Green Bay.
In Attendance: Judy Akkala, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved: M.A. – T.T..
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. Welcome to Judy Akkala! She gave us her membership form this morning! Great to have her with us!
2. 50 of our Key students will be attending “DCON” (Key Club District Convention) down in Green Bay this week end. This is a highlight of the year for them! They work toward it all during the school year and summer. They leave by commercial bus Friday morning and return Sunday afternoon. The excitement there at the convention center is thrilling. They will be accompanied by parents and adult advisors for he 3 days.
3. We are looking into getting 4 iPads locally for our Apples for Autism project. Lacy say that the full-size iPad works best with the children due to vision problems. She is working on a video that she can send us.
4. Our Mid-year Kiwanis workshop will be in Escanaba this year at the Bay de Noc Community College on May 2.
5. The baseball team will help us clean up the highway on Sunday, May 17th. We should watch the safety video put out by the MDOT. We will try to schedule its viewing.
6. We will be meeting at the High School for our annual Robotics demonstration on March 25. They did very well in Iron Mountain last week and have added to the program by having the Junior High join them! His week end they will be in the competition in Escanaba.
Ken Benson Secretary.
March 13-15. Key Club DCON in Green Bay
March 17, Feed America truck scheduled
March 25, Bravebot (robotics) demonstration: We meet at the High School at 7:00 a.m.
May 2, Bay de Noc Community College Kiwanis Mid-year conference
May 17, Highway Clean Up 1:00, Baseball team will help
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
March 4, 2020
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
Welcome back Larry!!!
Remember to set your clocks AHEAD this week end!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guest: Larry Kirschner
Minutes: Approved: M.A. – B.C.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Thank you from the Community Foundation for our contribution to the Delta County College Access Network,
Discussions and activities:
1. Thank you to Brenda and John, and Brenda’s crew for packing for us again and emptying the cardboard cart. Today we only have to pack Cameron today at 3:00 at the High School and deliver to Rapid River.
2. We will look into getting 4 mini iPads locally for our Apples for Autism project. Lacy say that the full-size iPad works best with the children due to vision problems. She is working on a video that she can send us.
3. Our Mid-year Kiwanis workshop will be in Escanaba this year at the Bay de Noc Community College on May 2.
4. The baseball team will help us clean up the highway on Sunday, May 11th. We should watch the safety video put out by the MDOT. We will try to schedule its viewing.
5. We will be meeting at the High School for our annual Robotics demonstration on March 25. By then they will have participated in two tournaments. One this week end in Iron Mountain and one in Escanaba on the week end of the 13th
Ken Benson Secretary.
March 13-15. Key Club DCON in Green Bay
March 17, Feed America truck scheduled
March 25, Bravebot (robotics) demonstration at High School
May 2, Bay de Noc Community College Kiwanis Mid-year conference
May 17, Highway Clean Up 1:00, Baseball team will help
March 4, 2020
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
Welcome back Larry!!!
Remember to set your clocks AHEAD this week end!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guest: Larry Kirschner
Minutes: Approved: M.A. – B.C.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Thank you from the Community Foundation for our contribution to the Delta County College Access Network,
Discussions and activities:
1. Thank you to Brenda and John, and Brenda’s crew for packing for us again and emptying the cardboard cart. Today we only have to pack Cameron today at 3:00 at the High School and deliver to Rapid River.
2. We will look into getting 4 mini iPads locally for our Apples for Autism project. Lacy say that the full-size iPad works best with the children due to vision problems. She is working on a video that she can send us.
3. Our Mid-year Kiwanis workshop will be in Escanaba this year at the Bay de Noc Community College on May 2.
4. The baseball team will help us clean up the highway on Sunday, May 11th. We should watch the safety video put out by the MDOT. We will try to schedule its viewing.
5. We will be meeting at the High School for our annual Robotics demonstration on March 25. By then they will have participated in two tournaments. One this week end in Iron Mountain and one in Escanaba on the week end of the 13th
Ken Benson Secretary.
March 13-15. Key Club DCON in Green Bay
March 17, Feed America truck scheduled
March 25, Bravebot (robotics) demonstration at High School
May 2, Bay de Noc Community College Kiwanis Mid-year conference
May 17, Highway Clean Up 1:00, Baseball team will help
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
February 26, 2020
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
Back Pack at 3:00
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved, H.H. – T.T.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Lacy Lauzon iPads for autism.
Discussions and activities:
1. Regular packing day today at 3:00 at the High School.
2. We will look into getting 4 mini iPads locally for our Apples for Autism project. Lacy say that the full-size iPad works best with the children due to vision problems. She is working on a video that she can send us.
3. We moved to support the High School Science Olympiad with $200M.A. – H.H.
4. Our Mid-year Kiwanis workshop will be in Escanaba this year at the Bay de Noc Community College on May 2.
5. We will be meeting at the High School for our annual Robotics demonstration on March 25. By then they will have participated in two tournaments. One in Iron Mountain and one in Escanaba.
Ken Benson Secretary.
March 13-15. Key Club DCON in Green Bay
March 25, Bravebot (robotics) demonstration at High School
May 2, Bay de Noc Community College Kiwanis Mid-year conference
February 26, 2020
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
Back Pack at 3:00
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved, H.H. – T.T.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Lacy Lauzon iPads for autism.
Discussions and activities:
1. Regular packing day today at 3:00 at the High School.
2. We will look into getting 4 mini iPads locally for our Apples for Autism project. Lacy say that the full-size iPad works best with the children due to vision problems. She is working on a video that she can send us.
3. We moved to support the High School Science Olympiad with $200M.A. – H.H.
4. Our Mid-year Kiwanis workshop will be in Escanaba this year at the Bay de Noc Community College on May 2.
5. We will be meeting at the High School for our annual Robotics demonstration on March 25. By then they will have participated in two tournaments. One in Iron Mountain and one in Escanaba.
Ken Benson Secretary.
March 13-15. Key Club DCON in Green Bay
March 25, Bravebot (robotics) demonstration at High School
May 2, Bay de Noc Community College Kiwanis Mid-year conference
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
February 19, 2020
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
Feed America truck came today!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Marilyn Albrecht , Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guest: Judy Akkala
Minutes: Approved, Mike A. – B.C
Treasurer’s Report: P.A. – Marilyn A.
Correspondence: Thank you from Kathy Becker, Delta County College Access Network.
Discussions and activities:
1. Update on our Back Pack Program. Last week Friday was a “Wind Chill” Day so that now Back Packs went out on that day. But we find out that they were sent home on other days, so we still will pack today. We are currently working with other groups to see if they will help with our Ramen Noodle supply. The Feed America Truck will be in about 10 a.m. today.
2. We will look into getting mini iPads locally for our Apples for Autism project. We will have to contact Lacy Lauzon to see how many iPads are needed.
3. We discussed many items to help Judy Akkala get an idea of what our club does.
4. Our Mid-year Kiwanis workshop will be in Escanaba this year at the Bay de Noc Community College on May 2.
Ken Benson Secretary.
February 20, AKtion Club 12 noon, Boniface Fine Art Center
March 13-15. Key Club DCON in Green Bay
May 2, Bay de Noc Community College Kiwanis Mid-year conference
February 19, 2020
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
Feed America truck came today!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Marilyn Albrecht , Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guest: Judy Akkala
Minutes: Approved, Mike A. – B.C
Treasurer’s Report: P.A. – Marilyn A.
Correspondence: Thank you from Kathy Becker, Delta County College Access Network.
Discussions and activities:
1. Update on our Back Pack Program. Last week Friday was a “Wind Chill” Day so that now Back Packs went out on that day. But we find out that they were sent home on other days, so we still will pack today. We are currently working with other groups to see if they will help with our Ramen Noodle supply. The Feed America Truck will be in about 10 a.m. today.
2. We will look into getting mini iPads locally for our Apples for Autism project. We will have to contact Lacy Lauzon to see how many iPads are needed.
3. We discussed many items to help Judy Akkala get an idea of what our club does.
4. Our Mid-year Kiwanis workshop will be in Escanaba this year at the Bay de Noc Community College on May 2.
Ken Benson Secretary.
February 20, AKtion Club 12 noon, Boniface Fine Art Center
March 13-15. Key Club DCON in Green Bay
May 2, Bay de Noc Community College Kiwanis Mid-year conference
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
February 12, 2020
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
Thank you, John and Brenda!
In Attendance: Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved, M.M. – T.T
Treasurer’s Report: Approved, H.H. – M.L.
Correspondence: Information packet from Kiwanis International to be shared at our upcoming meetings.
Discussions and activities:
1. We had a big discussion about our budget and the Key Club DCON. We decided that we would pay $50 for each Key Club student attending DCON in addition to paying for Ken Benson’s chaperone room charge. M.M. – H.H.
2. We discussed the 4th of July race. We have to turn in information to the U/P Roadrunners Magazine. We decided to set the fees for the 5-mile race at $20 per person for pre -registers and pay $25 on the day of the race. The walk would be $15 for pre -registers and $20 the day of the walk. The children’s race would be $15 for pre registers and also on the day of the race. Since this year the 4th of July will fall on a Saturday, we can expect a larger group than last year. We decided to use the same starting and ending line for all three races, but have different starting times.
3. Thanks to Brenda and John, we will only have to pack for the Rapid River school today! They packed and delivered the High School, Junior High and Jones on Monday, plus John emptied all of the over flowing cardboard into the outside recycling bin. Then Brenda came back with Mark on Tuesday and they did Cameron School. So, today at 3:00, all we have to do is Rapid! THANKYOU JOHN AND BRENDA!
Ken Benson Secretary.
February 20, AKtion Club 12 noon, Boniface Fine Art Center
March 13-15. Key Club DCON in Green Ba
February 12, 2020
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
Thank you, John and Brenda!
In Attendance: Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved, M.M. – T.T
Treasurer’s Report: Approved, H.H. – M.L.
Correspondence: Information packet from Kiwanis International to be shared at our upcoming meetings.
Discussions and activities:
1. We had a big discussion about our budget and the Key Club DCON. We decided that we would pay $50 for each Key Club student attending DCON in addition to paying for Ken Benson’s chaperone room charge. M.M. – H.H.
2. We discussed the 4th of July race. We have to turn in information to the U/P Roadrunners Magazine. We decided to set the fees for the 5-mile race at $20 per person for pre -registers and pay $25 on the day of the race. The walk would be $15 for pre -registers and $20 the day of the walk. The children’s race would be $15 for pre registers and also on the day of the race. Since this year the 4th of July will fall on a Saturday, we can expect a larger group than last year. We decided to use the same starting and ending line for all three races, but have different starting times.
3. Thanks to Brenda and John, we will only have to pack for the Rapid River school today! They packed and delivered the High School, Junior High and Jones on Monday, plus John emptied all of the over flowing cardboard into the outside recycling bin. Then Brenda came back with Mark on Tuesday and they did Cameron School. So, today at 3:00, all we have to do is Rapid! THANKYOU JOHN AND BRENDA!
Ken Benson Secretary.
February 20, AKtion Club 12 noon, Boniface Fine Art Center
March 13-15. Key Club DCON in Green Ba
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
February 5, 2020
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
Hope at the Inn next week,
but we will still meet at 1st Lutheran Church.
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz
Guest Speaker: Kathy Becker, Delta County College Access Network
Minutes: Approved, M.A. – H.H.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved, H.H. – M.A.
Correspondence: Information packet from Kiwanis International
Discussions and activities:
1. Kathy shared with us the activities that the Delta County College Access program has bee involved in. She presented a slide show that out lined this year’s activities. It was noted that Gladstone’s Jones School was highlighted int last week’s Daily Press for its program honoring the trades. Somehow her communication with a request for funds did not arrive last year. We presented check for $400 that we had placed in our budget but never was delivered.
2. It was noted that Hope at the Inn will be at 1st Lutheran next week but that we can still meet there in Youth Room at the end of the hall. So, we will NOT be meeting at Methodist Church next week.
3. Back Pack will be meeting at 3:00 at the High School.
Ken Benson Secretary.
February 6, AKtion Club, 12 noon, Boniface Fine Art Center
February 20, AKtion Club 12 noon, Boniface Fine Art Center
February 5, 2020
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
Hope at the Inn next week,
but we will still meet at 1st Lutheran Church.
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz
Guest Speaker: Kathy Becker, Delta County College Access Network
Minutes: Approved, M.A. – H.H.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved, H.H. – M.A.
Correspondence: Information packet from Kiwanis International
Discussions and activities:
1. Kathy shared with us the activities that the Delta County College Access program has bee involved in. She presented a slide show that out lined this year’s activities. It was noted that Gladstone’s Jones School was highlighted int last week’s Daily Press for its program honoring the trades. Somehow her communication with a request for funds did not arrive last year. We presented check for $400 that we had placed in our budget but never was delivered.
2. It was noted that Hope at the Inn will be at 1st Lutheran next week but that we can still meet there in Youth Room at the end of the hall. So, we will NOT be meeting at Methodist Church next week.
3. Back Pack will be meeting at 3:00 at the High School.
Ken Benson Secretary.
February 6, AKtion Club, 12 noon, Boniface Fine Art Center
February 20, AKtion Club 12 noon, Boniface Fine Art Center
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
January 29, 2020
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
Back Pack workers needed today.
In Attendance: \ Ken Benson, \Mike Macfarlane, Tom Tauzer, Alan Stotz
Minutes: Approved, M.M. – T.T.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved T.T. – M.M.
Correspondence: Request for a donation for DCOB expenses from the Rapid River Key Club.
Discussions and activities:
1. We had considerable discussion on our current budget. At the moment we do not have sufficient funds to honor all of our items in our budget. We will have to make cuts to our current proposed donations or come up with another fund raiser..
Ken Benson Secretary.
February 2, Kathy Becker, Delta County College Access Network
February 6, AKtion Club, 12 noon, Boniface Fine Art Center
February 20, AKtion Club 12 noon, Boniface Fine Art Center
January 29, 2020
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
Back Pack workers needed today.
In Attendance: \ Ken Benson, \Mike Macfarlane, Tom Tauzer, Alan Stotz
Minutes: Approved, M.M. – T.T.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved T.T. – M.M.
Correspondence: Request for a donation for DCOB expenses from the Rapid River Key Club.
Discussions and activities:
1. We had considerable discussion on our current budget. At the moment we do not have sufficient funds to honor all of our items in our budget. We will have to make cuts to our current proposed donations or come up with another fund raiser..
Ken Benson Secretary.
February 2, Kathy Becker, Delta County College Access Network
February 6, AKtion Club, 12 noon, Boniface Fine Art Center
February 20, AKtion Club 12 noon, Boniface Fine Art Center
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
January 22, 2020
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
Back Pack supplies have been renewed.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Tom Tauzer,
Minutes: Approved, Mike A. – B.C.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. The Feed America Truck came in yesterday with over a ton of food for our program. Just n time due to us running out of many items. The donated bags that we have been using from Meijer’s have been ripping and causing problems for the students. Al and Ken talked with the manager of Menards and were able to have Menards sell us their bags at their cost. They gave us about ½ a box of bags to get us started. We decided to purchase them from Menards in the future since their bags are so much stronger than those we got from Meijer’s. We will pack today at our regular time. We will be moving our packing time up a little since the Key
Club students are getting there before 3:00. Our only problem with that is that at that time the school busses are loading in the same area.
2. Brenda and John are bringing food supplies to the elementary schools for them to use for snacks for the children. It is much appreciated.
3. We will help the Rapid River School buy batteries for their AED Defibrillator.
4. We are exploring how we may help the Rapid River Schools resurface their tennis courts. Maybe we can be catalyst and help the community come together for the project.
Ken Benson Secretary.
February 2, Kathy Becker, Delta County College Access Network
February 6, AKtion Club, 12 noon, Boniface Fine Art Center
February 20, AKtion Club 12 noon, Boniface Fine Art Center
January 22, 2020
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
Back Pack supplies have been renewed.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Tom Tauzer,
Minutes: Approved, Mike A. – B.C.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. The Feed America Truck came in yesterday with over a ton of food for our program. Just n time due to us running out of many items. The donated bags that we have been using from Meijer’s have been ripping and causing problems for the students. Al and Ken talked with the manager of Menards and were able to have Menards sell us their bags at their cost. They gave us about ½ a box of bags to get us started. We decided to purchase them from Menards in the future since their bags are so much stronger than those we got from Meijer’s. We will pack today at our regular time. We will be moving our packing time up a little since the Key
Club students are getting there before 3:00. Our only problem with that is that at that time the school busses are loading in the same area.
2. Brenda and John are bringing food supplies to the elementary schools for them to use for snacks for the children. It is much appreciated.
3. We will help the Rapid River School buy batteries for their AED Defibrillator.
4. We are exploring how we may help the Rapid River Schools resurface their tennis courts. Maybe we can be catalyst and help the community come together for the project.
Ken Benson Secretary.
February 2, Kathy Becker, Delta County College Access Network
February 6, AKtion Club, 12 noon, Boniface Fine Art Center
February 20, AKtion Club 12 noon, Boniface Fine Art Center
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
January 15, 2020
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
Half day of school today…Back Pack at 11:30.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer,
Minutes: Approved, Mike A. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Kiwanis newsletter - Kiwanews
Discussions and activities:
1. We bought new lights for our Remembrance Tree to replace the ones ruined by the squirrels.
2. We will pack for our Back Pack program this morning at 11:30 at the High School. They new management at Meijer’s discovered that the large discount we received all of last year was only supposed to be for one month. Therefore, we will start ordering more from Feed America. The Feed America truck will be here next Tuesday with a large load.
3. The 4th of July race planning has started. We will try to get our race in the U.P. Road-runners magazine this spring.
4. We are exploring Local Businesses interest in having an employee be a member of our Kiwanis Club.
5. We approved to cover the cost of our club member’s hotel room if the chaperone at the Key Clubs’ DCON. H.H. – Marilyn A.
Ken Benson Secretary.
February 20, AKtion Club, 12 noon , Boniface Fine Art Center
January 15, 2020
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
Half day of school today…Back Pack at 11:30.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer,
Minutes: Approved, Mike A. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Kiwanis newsletter - Kiwanews
Discussions and activities:
1. We bought new lights for our Remembrance Tree to replace the ones ruined by the squirrels.
2. We will pack for our Back Pack program this morning at 11:30 at the High School. They new management at Meijer’s discovered that the large discount we received all of last year was only supposed to be for one month. Therefore, we will start ordering more from Feed America. The Feed America truck will be here next Tuesday with a large load.
3. The 4th of July race planning has started. We will try to get our race in the U.P. Road-runners magazine this spring.
4. We are exploring Local Businesses interest in having an employee be a member of our Kiwanis Club.
5. We approved to cover the cost of our club member’s hotel room if the chaperone at the Key Clubs’ DCON. H.H. – Marilyn A.
Ken Benson Secretary.
February 20, AKtion Club, 12 noon , Boniface Fine Art Center
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
January 8, 2020
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
Happy New Year!
Doesn’t 2020 have a nice ring to it?
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer,
Minutes: Approved, B.C. – J.G.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. We had a long discussion on our Christmas Remembrance Project. We decided to make it the 1st Sunday in December and ask Rodney Bricker to be our Santa. P.A. – Mike A. We also decided to not decorate our tree that we planted since the squirrels have been chewing through the wires. We will try to decorate the flagpole in such a way that it resembles a Christmas tree. The flagpole already has power going to it. We will change how people can contact us through email by using our [email protected] address. We will buy more lights while they are discounted. We cleared nearly $1000 this year.
2. We will pack for our Back Pack program this afternoon at 3:00 at the High School. They new management at Meijer’s discovered that the large discount we received all of last year was only supposed to be for one month. Therefore, we will start ordering more from Feed America. We also feel that we have been making our bags too heavy for the small children to carry. We will try to cut back on the amount of canned food we pack each week.
3. The 4th of July race will also be changing over to the [email protected] address along with usin our P.O. Box 22 address.
4. We are exploring our meeting time and location in order to maintain and increase our membership.
Ken Benson Secretary.
February 6, AKtion Club, 12 noon , Boniface Fine Art Center
February 20, AKtion Club, 12 noon , Boniface Fine Art Center
January 8, 2020
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com [email protected]
P.O. Box 22
Happy New Year!
Doesn’t 2020 have a nice ring to it?
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer,
Minutes: Approved, B.C. – J.G.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. We had a long discussion on our Christmas Remembrance Project. We decided to make it the 1st Sunday in December and ask Rodney Bricker to be our Santa. P.A. – Mike A. We also decided to not decorate our tree that we planted since the squirrels have been chewing through the wires. We will try to decorate the flagpole in such a way that it resembles a Christmas tree. The flagpole already has power going to it. We will change how people can contact us through email by using our [email protected] address. We will buy more lights while they are discounted. We cleared nearly $1000 this year.
2. We will pack for our Back Pack program this afternoon at 3:00 at the High School. They new management at Meijer’s discovered that the large discount we received all of last year was only supposed to be for one month. Therefore, we will start ordering more from Feed America. We also feel that we have been making our bags too heavy for the small children to carry. We will try to cut back on the amount of canned food we pack each week.
3. The 4th of July race will also be changing over to the [email protected] address along with usin our P.O. Box 22 address.
4. We are exploring our meeting time and location in order to maintain and increase our membership.
Ken Benson Secretary.
February 6, AKtion Club, 12 noon , Boniface Fine Art Center
February 20, AKtion Club, 12 noon , Boniface Fine Art Center
12-18-19
Merry Christmas!
No meeting for the next two weeks.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer, Lisa Thomas
Guests: Cheryl Andzejewski, Major Lee Morrison, Barb Tauzer, Pam Belanger, 4 from Rapid Rive Key Club,
4 from Gladstone Key Club, 4 Ladies from 1st Lutheran Church.
Minutes: None
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. This morning was our Annual Christmas Breakfast put on by 4 ladies from the 1st Lutheran Church! There were 27 members and guests as noted in the above attendance.! We presented a check to Major Lee Morrison for $400and a Check to the 1st Lutheran youth group for $400
2. The Tree of Lights celebration and tree lighting has been completed. The completed project collected $940. Peggy will be checking with the City Hall to see if we can post the information there. We owe a big THANK YOU to Peggy for all of her hard work. Also, to Mike Albrecht and Tom Tauzer for all their labor in the cold fighting the elements and the rodents trying to keep our tree lit!
3. We will pack Back Packs today at 3 in the High School. Then our next packing will be January 2, 2020
4. Our next general Kiwanis meeting will be Wednesday January 8, 2020at 7:00 a.m.
5. Tomorrow will be our Christmas Party for the AKtion Club at the Bonifas Fine Art Center at 12:00 noon.
We will give each member a box of Sayklly’s candy and a check for $200 to the club for their Service account.
Merry Christmas!
No meeting for the next two weeks.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer, Lisa Thomas
Guests: Cheryl Andzejewski, Major Lee Morrison, Barb Tauzer, Pam Belanger, 4 from Rapid Rive Key Club,
4 from Gladstone Key Club, 4 Ladies from 1st Lutheran Church.
Minutes: None
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. This morning was our Annual Christmas Breakfast put on by 4 ladies from the 1st Lutheran Church! There were 27 members and guests as noted in the above attendance.! We presented a check to Major Lee Morrison for $400and a Check to the 1st Lutheran youth group for $400
2. The Tree of Lights celebration and tree lighting has been completed. The completed project collected $940. Peggy will be checking with the City Hall to see if we can post the information there. We owe a big THANK YOU to Peggy for all of her hard work. Also, to Mike Albrecht and Tom Tauzer for all their labor in the cold fighting the elements and the rodents trying to keep our tree lit!
3. We will pack Back Packs today at 3 in the High School. Then our next packing will be January 2, 2020
4. Our next general Kiwanis meeting will be Wednesday January 8, 2020at 7:00 a.m.
5. Tomorrow will be our Christmas Party for the AKtion Club at the Bonifas Fine Art Center at 12:00 noon.
We will give each member a box of Sayklly’s candy and a check for $200 to the club for their Service account.
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
December11, 2019
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
Memorial United Methodist Church
Salvation Army bell ringing this weekend!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Howard Haulotte, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: None
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. Our next meeting, our Christmas Breakfast, will be our last meeting until January 8, 2020;
2. The Tree of Lights celebration and tree lighting was last Sunday evening. Approximately 30 people were in attendance. The Gladstone High School sent choir members there to lead in the singing of Christmas carols. Santa was there and the children enjoyed his lap. Cookies and Hot Chocolate were provided my Brenda Crow and her family. Peggy Austin had a listing of this year’s names on the wall. At this writing we have collected $989.00. The storm played havoc with the tree lights, but tom Tauzer and Mike Albrecht spent hours working on them so that there was something to light that night. They were successful and we had lights to light that evening.! Thank you, Peggy, Brenda, Tom, and Mike!
3. We will pack Back Packs today at 3 in the High School. The Back Pack Feed America truck will arrive in Escanaba next week on Tuesday the 17th. We expect it around 1:00 p.m. Then our next packing will be January 2, 2020
4. Brenda bought and wrapped about 40 Sayklly’s Christmas thank you / Aktion Club packages for Christmas gifts. Thank you Brenda for all you do!
5. We had a short discussion about our meeting time, but no decision was made to change it.
Ken Benson Secretary.
December 13 and 14, Salvation Army Bell Ringing at Pat’s IGA
December 18, Annual Christmas Party
December 19, AKtion Club Christmas party, 12 noon, Bonifas Art Center
December11, 2019
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
Memorial United Methodist Church
Salvation Army bell ringing this weekend!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Howard Haulotte, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: None
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. Our next meeting, our Christmas Breakfast, will be our last meeting until January 8, 2020;
2. The Tree of Lights celebration and tree lighting was last Sunday evening. Approximately 30 people were in attendance. The Gladstone High School sent choir members there to lead in the singing of Christmas carols. Santa was there and the children enjoyed his lap. Cookies and Hot Chocolate were provided my Brenda Crow and her family. Peggy Austin had a listing of this year’s names on the wall. At this writing we have collected $989.00. The storm played havoc with the tree lights, but tom Tauzer and Mike Albrecht spent hours working on them so that there was something to light that night. They were successful and we had lights to light that evening.! Thank you, Peggy, Brenda, Tom, and Mike!
3. We will pack Back Packs today at 3 in the High School. The Back Pack Feed America truck will arrive in Escanaba next week on Tuesday the 17th. We expect it around 1:00 p.m. Then our next packing will be January 2, 2020
4. Brenda bought and wrapped about 40 Sayklly’s Christmas thank you / Aktion Club packages for Christmas gifts. Thank you Brenda for all you do!
5. We had a short discussion about our meeting time, but no decision was made to change it.
Ken Benson Secretary.
December 13 and 14, Salvation Army Bell Ringing at Pat’s IGA
December 18, Annual Christmas Party
December 19, AKtion Club Christmas party, 12 noon, Bonifas Art Center
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
November 27, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Al Stotz, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert
Guest: None
Minutes: None
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Letter from Beau LaFave, State Representative
Discussions and activities:
1. Backpacks next Wednesday at 3:00. This week’s backpacks were packed last Monday due to the Thanksgiving Holiday break.
2. Old Fashioned Christmas will be in the City Hall from 5-8:00 p.m. on the Friday after Thanksgiving. This year Santa and face painting will be in the Rialto Hallway. Our two Key Clubs can help by supplying 4 students from each club. Anyone who can provide additional help would be appreciated!
3. The “Tree Lighting” will be on December 8th at the Beach House at 5:30. Since that is one of our Fund Raisers, we would like each Key Club Student to sell $10 worth of lights. Every little bit helps us raise the money for their Dcon in Green Bay.
4. Our Christmas Breakfast will be on Wednesday December 18th.
5. Our Bell Ringing for the Salvation Army Bell will be the week end of December 13 from 4-8 and on the 14th from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. A sign-up sheet was started with the few, brave participants of this morning’s meeting.
Alan Stotz, Interim Secretary.
November 29, Old Fashioned Christmas
December 5 and 19, Aktion Club. 12 noon at the Bonifas Fine Art Center
December 8, Old Fashioned Christmas, 5:30 at the Beach House
December 13 and 14, Salvation Army Bell Ringing at Pat’s IGA
December 18, Annual Christmas Party
November 27, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Al Stotz, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert
Guest: None
Minutes: None
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Letter from Beau LaFave, State Representative
Discussions and activities:
1. Backpacks next Wednesday at 3:00. This week’s backpacks were packed last Monday due to the Thanksgiving Holiday break.
2. Old Fashioned Christmas will be in the City Hall from 5-8:00 p.m. on the Friday after Thanksgiving. This year Santa and face painting will be in the Rialto Hallway. Our two Key Clubs can help by supplying 4 students from each club. Anyone who can provide additional help would be appreciated!
3. The “Tree Lighting” will be on December 8th at the Beach House at 5:30. Since that is one of our Fund Raisers, we would like each Key Club Student to sell $10 worth of lights. Every little bit helps us raise the money for their Dcon in Green Bay.
4. Our Christmas Breakfast will be on Wednesday December 18th.
5. Our Bell Ringing for the Salvation Army Bell will be the week end of December 13 from 4-8 and on the 14th from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. A sign-up sheet was started with the few, brave participants of this morning’s meeting.
Alan Stotz, Interim Secretary.
November 29, Old Fashioned Christmas
December 5 and 19, Aktion Club. 12 noon at the Bonifas Fine Art Center
December 8, Old Fashioned Christmas, 5:30 at the Beach House
December 13 and 14, Salvation Army Bell Ringing at Pat’s IGA
December 18, Annual Christmas Party
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
November 20, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Lou Martin, Al Stotz, Mike Macfarlane, Peggy Austin, Mary Lafave
Guest: Julie Mallard
Minutes: None
Treasurer’s Report: Approved – LM, PA
Correspondence: Letter from United Way
Discussions and activities:
1. Heard presentation from Julie Mallard of the United Way regarding their activities particularly the program of sending books to the children of Delta County up until age five. We gave a donation of $500 to Julie after her presentation.
2. Backpacks today at 3:00. Next week due to Thanksgiving backpacks will be at 3:00 on Monday the 25th.
3. Old Fashioned Christmas will be in the City Hall from 5-8:00 p.m. on the Friday after Thanksgiving. This year Santa and face painting will be in the Rialto Hallway. Our two Key Clubs can help by supplying 4 students from each club.
4. The “Tree Lighting” will be on December 8th at the Beach House at 5:30. Since that is one of our Fund Raisers, we would like each Key Club Student to sell $10 worth of lights. Every little bit helps us raise the money for their Dcon in Green Bay.
5. Our Christmas Breakfast will be on Wednesday December 18th.
6. Our Bell Ringing for the Salvation Army Bell will be the week end of December 13 from 4-8 and on the 14th from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Alan Stotz, Interim Secretary.
November 29, Old Fashioned Christmas
December 5 and 19, Aktion Club. 12 noon at the Bonifas Fine Art Center
December 8, Old Fashioned Christmas, 5:30 at the Beach House
December 13 and 14, Salvation Army Bell Ringing at Pat’s IGA
December 18, Annual Christmas Party
November 20, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Lou Martin, Al Stotz, Mike Macfarlane, Peggy Austin, Mary Lafave
Guest: Julie Mallard
Minutes: None
Treasurer’s Report: Approved – LM, PA
Correspondence: Letter from United Way
Discussions and activities:
1. Heard presentation from Julie Mallard of the United Way regarding their activities particularly the program of sending books to the children of Delta County up until age five. We gave a donation of $500 to Julie after her presentation.
2. Backpacks today at 3:00. Next week due to Thanksgiving backpacks will be at 3:00 on Monday the 25th.
3. Old Fashioned Christmas will be in the City Hall from 5-8:00 p.m. on the Friday after Thanksgiving. This year Santa and face painting will be in the Rialto Hallway. Our two Key Clubs can help by supplying 4 students from each club.
4. The “Tree Lighting” will be on December 8th at the Beach House at 5:30. Since that is one of our Fund Raisers, we would like each Key Club Student to sell $10 worth of lights. Every little bit helps us raise the money for their Dcon in Green Bay.
5. Our Christmas Breakfast will be on Wednesday December 18th.
6. Our Bell Ringing for the Salvation Army Bell will be the week end of December 13 from 4-8 and on the 14th from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Alan Stotz, Interim Secretary.
November 29, Old Fashioned Christmas
December 5 and 19, Aktion Club. 12 noon at the Bonifas Fine Art Center
December 8, Old Fashioned Christmas, 5:30 at the Beach House
December 13 and 14, Salvation Army Bell Ringing at Pat’s IGA
December 18, Annual Christmas Party
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
November 6, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Next week our speaker will be Jill Thompson
Old Fashioned Christmas November 29th.
Back Pack today at 3:00
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte,
Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer,
Guests: Mark Polega
Minutes: T.t. – L.M.
Treasurer’s Report: M.A. – B.C. We will try to explore a way to cut expenses due to our reduced income.
Correspondence: Thank you from Bay Cliff; Thank you from Welcome Newborns; Thank you from Memory Care Staff; Request from Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Request from Bay College’s Youth program.
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Pack today at 3:00.
2. Jill Thompson will be our speaker next week with an update on the project at the Football field. She will have to be 1st on our schedule since she has to get to work.
3. Old Fashioned Christmas will be in the City Hall from 5-8:00 p.m. on the Friday after Thanksgiving. This year Santa and face painting will be in the Rialto Hallway. Our two Key Clubs can help by supplying 4 students from each club.
4.The “Tree Lighting” will be on December 8th at the Beach House at 5:30. Since that is one of our Fund Raisers, we would like each Key Club Student to sell $10 worth of lights. Every little bit helps us raise the money for their Dcon in Green Bay.
5. Ken is checking with the 1st Lutheran Church on having our Christmas Breakfast on December 18th.
Christmas Breakfast
6. Our Bell Ringing for the Salvation Army Bell will be the week end of December 13 from 4-8 and on the 14th from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
7. We discussed the purchase of Christmas Candy and will try to find a less expensive box of candy this year
Ken Benson, Secretary.
November29, Old Fashioned Christmas
December 5 and 19, Aktion Club. 12 noon at the Bonifas Fine Art Center
December 8, Old Fashioned Christmas, 5 – 8 City Hall
December 13 and 14, Salvation Army Bell Ringing at Pat’s IGA
December 18, Annual Christmas Party (tentative)
November 6, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Next week our speaker will be Jill Thompson
Old Fashioned Christmas November 29th.
Back Pack today at 3:00
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte,
Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer,
Guests: Mark Polega
Minutes: T.t. – L.M.
Treasurer’s Report: M.A. – B.C. We will try to explore a way to cut expenses due to our reduced income.
Correspondence: Thank you from Bay Cliff; Thank you from Welcome Newborns; Thank you from Memory Care Staff; Request from Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Request from Bay College’s Youth program.
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Pack today at 3:00.
2. Jill Thompson will be our speaker next week with an update on the project at the Football field. She will have to be 1st on our schedule since she has to get to work.
3. Old Fashioned Christmas will be in the City Hall from 5-8:00 p.m. on the Friday after Thanksgiving. This year Santa and face painting will be in the Rialto Hallway. Our two Key Clubs can help by supplying 4 students from each club.
4.The “Tree Lighting” will be on December 8th at the Beach House at 5:30. Since that is one of our Fund Raisers, we would like each Key Club Student to sell $10 worth of lights. Every little bit helps us raise the money for their Dcon in Green Bay.
5. Ken is checking with the 1st Lutheran Church on having our Christmas Breakfast on December 18th.
Christmas Breakfast
6. Our Bell Ringing for the Salvation Army Bell will be the week end of December 13 from 4-8 and on the 14th from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
7. We discussed the purchase of Christmas Candy and will try to find a less expensive box of candy this year
Ken Benson, Secretary.
November29, Old Fashioned Christmas
December 5 and 19, Aktion Club. 12 noon at the Bonifas Fine Art Center
December 8, Old Fashioned Christmas, 5 – 8 City Hall
December 13 and 14, Salvation Army Bell Ringing at Pat’s IGA
December 18, Annual Christmas Party (tentative)
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
October 30, 2019
6:00 p.m.
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Happy Hallowe’en!
Dinner at The Stone House!
The Nationals won the World Series!
In Attendance: Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Mike Macfarlane, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer, Jeff Waeghe.
Guests: Frank Austin, Lorna Benson, Judy Haulotte, Harold Hertig, Sherry Macfarlane, Jo Ann Stotz, Barb Tauzer, Paula Waeghe
Minutes: None
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
Tabled all discussion:
Possible meting times,
Old Fashioned Christmas,
Christmas Breakfast
Salvation Army Bell Ringing,
Purchase of Christmas Candy.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
November 93, Old Fashioned Christmas
December 13 and 14, Salvation Army Bell Ringing at Pat’s IGA
October 30, 2019
6:00 p.m.
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Happy Hallowe’en!
Dinner at The Stone House!
The Nationals won the World Series!
In Attendance: Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Mike Macfarlane, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer, Jeff Waeghe.
Guests: Frank Austin, Lorna Benson, Judy Haulotte, Harold Hertig, Sherry Macfarlane, Jo Ann Stotz, Barb Tauzer, Paula Waeghe
Minutes: None
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
Tabled all discussion:
Possible meting times,
Old Fashioned Christmas,
Christmas Breakfast
Salvation Army Bell Ringing,
Purchase of Christmas Candy.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
November 93, Old Fashioned Christmas
December 13 and 14, Salvation Army Bell Ringing at Pat’s IGA
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
October 23, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Party next week at Stone House! No morning meeting!
Back Pack packing today at 3:00!
Trunk or Treat, 1:00 – 3:00 This Saturday, Methodist Church
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved, L.M. – T.T
Treasurer’s Report: Adopt 2019-20 Budget – M.A. – T.T.
Approve report L.M. – M.A.
Correspondence: Salvation Army
Discussions and activities:
1.. Discussed and Adopted new budget. We might have to make a few cuts since our income has gone down.
2. Mike reported on our BBQ. We sold 620 meals and made a profit of $2831.60. We will have to go back to our 1st Saturday in October routine and hope for better weather. Also, we will have to alter the Key Club shifts since we had no help from 4:00 to 5:00. We will make it 3 two-hour shifts starting at 11:00. That way we should have help all the way to 5:00.
3. Back pack packing today! Our shipment from “Feed America” arrived yesterday so we have a stock pile of cereal etc. but are out of some regular items. Our count is slowly coming in, but we are still far less than 100 meals. We will start at 2:30 so that we can set up a menu for today.
4. We will need a count for our Fall dinner at the Stone House. Please notify me by email or phone (428-2261).
5. Our membership is dropping making it difficult to fulfill our duties. We will have to address this need.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
October 26, Trunk or Treat at United Methodist Church parking lot 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
October 30, 5:30-6:00p.m. The Stone House Restaurant… Our Fall Banquet (we can gather at 5:30 for a “social hour’ with dinner at 6:00)
December 13&14 Salvation Army Bell ringing at Pat’s IGA
October 23, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Party next week at Stone House! No morning meeting!
Back Pack packing today at 3:00!
Trunk or Treat, 1:00 – 3:00 This Saturday, Methodist Church
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved, L.M. – T.T
Treasurer’s Report: Adopt 2019-20 Budget – M.A. – T.T.
Approve report L.M. – M.A.
Correspondence: Salvation Army
Discussions and activities:
1.. Discussed and Adopted new budget. We might have to make a few cuts since our income has gone down.
2. Mike reported on our BBQ. We sold 620 meals and made a profit of $2831.60. We will have to go back to our 1st Saturday in October routine and hope for better weather. Also, we will have to alter the Key Club shifts since we had no help from 4:00 to 5:00. We will make it 3 two-hour shifts starting at 11:00. That way we should have help all the way to 5:00.
3. Back pack packing today! Our shipment from “Feed America” arrived yesterday so we have a stock pile of cereal etc. but are out of some regular items. Our count is slowly coming in, but we are still far less than 100 meals. We will start at 2:30 so that we can set up a menu for today.
4. We will need a count for our Fall dinner at the Stone House. Please notify me by email or phone (428-2261).
5. Our membership is dropping making it difficult to fulfill our duties. We will have to address this need.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
October 26, Trunk or Treat at United Methodist Church parking lot 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
October 30, 5:30-6:00p.m. The Stone House Restaurant… Our Fall Banquet (we can gather at 5:30 for a “social hour’ with dinner at 6:00)
December 13&14 Salvation Army Bell ringing at Pat’s IGA
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
October 16, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Lacy Lauzon was our program today.
Back Pack packing today at 3:00!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Marilyn Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guest: Lacy Lauzon, Larry Kirshner.
Minutes: Approved, Mike A. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved, L.M. – Mike A.
Correspondence: Rapid River Senior Citizens
Discussions and activities:
1.. Lacy reported on our “Apples for Autism” program that we share with the Delta Schoolcraft ISD. She reported out of the 10 iPads that have been donated, 9 are still in use. Because of the method the iPad uses for the children to communicate they have now incorporated a “Picture Communication Symbols” printed sheet through out the school. In this way, all the students become familiar with the symbols and use them freely throughout the day, even at recess. Therefore, when they have an iPad available, they are familiar with its usage. She feels that she has 4 students who may qualify for their own iPad. We will be researching prices for iPads since they have now come down in cost. The iPad program that we started here in our area many years ago has been a great success! Lacy also told us that they now have a therapy dog that has been a great success.
2. Mike reported on our BBQ. Not all bills are in yet, but we cooked 640 half chickens. The cold wind and low temperature made cooking the chicken very difficult. We went through over 30 bags of charcoal, well over our usual amount and were still cooking at 4:00 p.m. We had a great number of “no shows” and were forced to make a large donation to the Salvation Army.
3. Back pack packing begins today! But our shipment from “Feed America” did not arrive yesterday so we will be forced to make some changes in our menu.
4. We will need a count for our Fall dinner at the Stone House. Please notify me by email or phone (428-2261).
Ken Benson, Secretary.
October 17 AKtion Club, Bonivas Art Center , 12:00 noon
October 26, Trunk or Treat at United Methodist Church parking lot
October 30, 6:00p.m. The Stone House Restaurant… Our Fall Banquet
October 16, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Lacy Lauzon was our program today.
Back Pack packing today at 3:00!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Marilyn Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guest: Lacy Lauzon, Larry Kirshner.
Minutes: Approved, Mike A. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved, L.M. – Mike A.
Correspondence: Rapid River Senior Citizens
Discussions and activities:
1.. Lacy reported on our “Apples for Autism” program that we share with the Delta Schoolcraft ISD. She reported out of the 10 iPads that have been donated, 9 are still in use. Because of the method the iPad uses for the children to communicate they have now incorporated a “Picture Communication Symbols” printed sheet through out the school. In this way, all the students become familiar with the symbols and use them freely throughout the day, even at recess. Therefore, when they have an iPad available, they are familiar with its usage. She feels that she has 4 students who may qualify for their own iPad. We will be researching prices for iPads since they have now come down in cost. The iPad program that we started here in our area many years ago has been a great success! Lacy also told us that they now have a therapy dog that has been a great success.
2. Mike reported on our BBQ. Not all bills are in yet, but we cooked 640 half chickens. The cold wind and low temperature made cooking the chicken very difficult. We went through over 30 bags of charcoal, well over our usual amount and were still cooking at 4:00 p.m. We had a great number of “no shows” and were forced to make a large donation to the Salvation Army.
3. Back pack packing begins today! But our shipment from “Feed America” did not arrive yesterday so we will be forced to make some changes in our menu.
4. We will need a count for our Fall dinner at the Stone House. Please notify me by email or phone (428-2261).
Ken Benson, Secretary.
October 17 AKtion Club, Bonivas Art Center , 12:00 noon
October 26, Trunk or Treat at United Methodist Church parking lot
October 30, 6:00p.m. The Stone House Restaurant… Our Fall Banquet
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
October 9, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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BBQ is THIS SATURDAY!
Lacy Lauzon will be our program next week.
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Mary LaFave, Lou Martin, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved L.M. – M.A..
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. The Gladstone Key Club is taking part in a “Tackle Cancer” this week end. Our Club will donate $100 to their fund-raiser. M.A. – L.M.
2. Our BBQ is this week end. So far our sales number is 509. We have ordered 640 chicken and rolls, leaving chicken enough for 131 “walk-ins. Please notify Ken if there are any more additional sales so that we can deduct them from our “walk-in” number. It would be terrible to not have a meal for someone who already bought a ticket!
We will start setting up the grills at 7:00 a.m. Starting the chicken a little after 8. Looks like no rain, but only a high of 45 (burr!). It might take a while to cook the chicken. I ordered extra charcoal.
3. Since we do not have our numbers yet, we will begin the Back Pack program next week, on October 16th. Our first delivery from Feed America will arrive on the 15th so we should have enough food.
4. Lacy Lauzon, from the ISD, will get us up to date on the iPads for Autism program at our next meeting.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
October 12, Fall BBQ
October 15, Feed America truck arrives.
October 16, Laccy Lauzon, iPads for Autism
October 16, Begin Back Pack Program
October 17 AKtion Club, Bonivas Art Center , 12:00 noon
October 26, Trunk or Treat at United Methodist Church parking lot
October 30, 6:00p.m. The Stone House Restaurant… Our Fall Banquet
October 9, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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BBQ is THIS SATURDAY!
Lacy Lauzon will be our program next week.
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Mary LaFave, Lou Martin, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved L.M. – M.A..
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. The Gladstone Key Club is taking part in a “Tackle Cancer” this week end. Our Club will donate $100 to their fund-raiser. M.A. – L.M.
2. Our BBQ is this week end. So far our sales number is 509. We have ordered 640 chicken and rolls, leaving chicken enough for 131 “walk-ins. Please notify Ken if there are any more additional sales so that we can deduct them from our “walk-in” number. It would be terrible to not have a meal for someone who already bought a ticket!
We will start setting up the grills at 7:00 a.m. Starting the chicken a little after 8. Looks like no rain, but only a high of 45 (burr!). It might take a while to cook the chicken. I ordered extra charcoal.
3. Since we do not have our numbers yet, we will begin the Back Pack program next week, on October 16th. Our first delivery from Feed America will arrive on the 15th so we should have enough food.
4. Lacy Lauzon, from the ISD, will get us up to date on the iPads for Autism program at our next meeting.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
October 12, Fall BBQ
October 15, Feed America truck arrives.
October 16, Laccy Lauzon, iPads for Autism
October 16, Begin Back Pack Program
October 17 AKtion Club, Bonivas Art Center , 12:00 noon
October 26, Trunk or Treat at United Methodist Church parking lot
October 30, 6:00p.m. The Stone House Restaurant… Our Fall Banquet
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
October 2, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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BBQ is NEXT WEEK!!!
Contact Ken for tickets to sell!
In Attendance: Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Lou Martin, Al Stotz
Speaker: Laura Coleman, president of Bay de Noc Community College, spoke to us of the up-coming millage election.
Minutes: Approved L.M. = H.H.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: The Gladstone Key Club is taking part in a “Tackle Cancer” fundraiser and are seeking donations.
Discussions and activities:
1. We read the letter from our Gladstone Key Club and tabled the donation decision for next week when our treasurer was available.
2. We had an excellent turn out for our “Adopting the Highway” last Thursday, the 26th. With the help of our Gladstone Key Club, we had 13 people and used 19 bags. Thank you, Gladstone Key Club!
3. We will begin the Back Pack program next week, on October 9th. Since our first delivery from Feed America will arrive on the 15th, we will use food from our own supply.
4. We discussed our Fall BBQ which has been moved to October 12th due to the Gladstone High School Homecoming being on the 5th. Ticket sale CRUNCH TIME is here. If you would like tickets to sell, please contact Ken Benson at 428-2261or email at [email protected] WE NEED OUR COUNT NEXT WEEK WEDNESDAY!
Ken Benson, Secretary.
October 3. AKtion Club, Bonivas Art Center , 12:00 noon
October 9, Begin Back Pack Program
October 12, Fall BBQ
October 17 AKtion Club, Bonivas Art Center , 12:00 noon
October 30, 6:00p.m. The Stone House Restaurant… Our Fall Banquet
October 2, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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BBQ is NEXT WEEK!!!
Contact Ken for tickets to sell!
In Attendance: Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Lou Martin, Al Stotz
Speaker: Laura Coleman, president of Bay de Noc Community College, spoke to us of the up-coming millage election.
Minutes: Approved L.M. = H.H.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: The Gladstone Key Club is taking part in a “Tackle Cancer” fundraiser and are seeking donations.
Discussions and activities:
1. We read the letter from our Gladstone Key Club and tabled the donation decision for next week when our treasurer was available.
2. We had an excellent turn out for our “Adopting the Highway” last Thursday, the 26th. With the help of our Gladstone Key Club, we had 13 people and used 19 bags. Thank you, Gladstone Key Club!
3. We will begin the Back Pack program next week, on October 9th. Since our first delivery from Feed America will arrive on the 15th, we will use food from our own supply.
4. We discussed our Fall BBQ which has been moved to October 12th due to the Gladstone High School Homecoming being on the 5th. Ticket sale CRUNCH TIME is here. If you would like tickets to sell, please contact Ken Benson at 428-2261or email at [email protected] WE NEED OUR COUNT NEXT WEEK WEDNESDAY!
Ken Benson, Secretary.
October 3. AKtion Club, Bonivas Art Center , 12:00 noon
October 9, Begin Back Pack Program
October 12, Fall BBQ
October 17 AKtion Club, Bonivas Art Center , 12:00 noon
October 30, 6:00p.m. The Stone House Restaurant… Our Fall Banquet
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
September 25, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Adopt-a-Highway TOMMOROW on the 26th!
Contact Ken for BBQ tickets to sell!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht , Ken Benson, Lou Martin, Al Stotz
Minutes: None
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. Brenda Crow’s mother passed away on Monday. Our thought are with Brenda.
2. We will be “Adopting the Highway” at 5:00 p.m. TOMMOROW Thursday, the 26th.
3. The two missing shelves for thee 5 metal shelving units at the High School arrived for the Back Pack Program. We will begin the program on October 9th but our first delivery from Feed America will arrive on the 15th.
4. We handed out tickets for our Fall BBQ which has been moved to October 12th due to the Gladstone High School Homecoming being on the 5th. If you would like tickets to sell, please contact Ken Benson at 428-2261or email at [email protected]
Ken Benson, Secretary.
September 26, Adopt a Highway
October 2, Laura Coleman, Bay de Noc Community College
October 3. AKtion Club, Bonivas Art Center , 12:00 noon
October 12, Fall BBQ
October 17 AKtion Club, Bonivas Art Center , 12:00 noon
October 30, 6:00p.m. The Stone House Restaurant… Our Fall Banquet
September 25, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Adopt-a-Highway TOMMOROW on the 26th!
Contact Ken for BBQ tickets to sell!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht , Ken Benson, Lou Martin, Al Stotz
Minutes: None
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. Brenda Crow’s mother passed away on Monday. Our thought are with Brenda.
2. We will be “Adopting the Highway” at 5:00 p.m. TOMMOROW Thursday, the 26th.
3. The two missing shelves for thee 5 metal shelving units at the High School arrived for the Back Pack Program. We will begin the program on October 9th but our first delivery from Feed America will arrive on the 15th.
4. We handed out tickets for our Fall BBQ which has been moved to October 12th due to the Gladstone High School Homecoming being on the 5th. If you would like tickets to sell, please contact Ken Benson at 428-2261or email at [email protected]
Ken Benson, Secretary.
September 26, Adopt a Highway
October 2, Laura Coleman, Bay de Noc Community College
October 3. AKtion Club, Bonivas Art Center , 12:00 noon
October 12, Fall BBQ
October 17 AKtion Club, Bonivas Art Center , 12:00 noon
October 30, 6:00p.m. The Stone House Restaurant… Our Fall Banquet
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
September 18, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Adopt-a-Highway on the 26th!
Contact Ken for BBQ tickets to sell!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz
Minutes: Approved, M.A. – A.S.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved, A.S. – L.M.
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1 We will be “Adopting the Highway” at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, the 26th.
2. The two missing shelves for thee 5 metal shelving units at the High School arrived for the Back Pack Program. We will begin the program on October 9th but our first delivery from Feed America will arrive on the 15th.
3. We handed out tickets for our Fall BBQ which has been moved to October 12th due to the Gladstone High School Homecoming being on the 5th. If you would like tickets to sell, please contact Ken Benson at 428-2261or email at [email protected] We went through the Sponsor list and various members volunteered to approach different businesses.
4. Ken contacted the Rec. Dept and will move the Kids’ Kingdom work bee to the Spring.
5. The apple sales at the football games went well even though the caramel apple prices increased this year.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
September 26, Adopt a Highway
October 2, Laura Coleman, Bay de Noc Community College
October 12, Fall BBQ
October 30, 6:00p.m. The Stone House Restaurant… Our Fall Banquet
September 18, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Adopt-a-Highway on the 26th!
Contact Ken for BBQ tickets to sell!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz
Minutes: Approved, M.A. – A.S.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved, A.S. – L.M.
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1 We will be “Adopting the Highway” at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, the 26th.
2. The two missing shelves for thee 5 metal shelving units at the High School arrived for the Back Pack Program. We will begin the program on October 9th but our first delivery from Feed America will arrive on the 15th.
3. We handed out tickets for our Fall BBQ which has been moved to October 12th due to the Gladstone High School Homecoming being on the 5th. If you would like tickets to sell, please contact Ken Benson at 428-2261or email at [email protected] We went through the Sponsor list and various members volunteered to approach different businesses.
4. Ken contacted the Rec. Dept and will move the Kids’ Kingdom work bee to the Spring.
5. The apple sales at the football games went well even though the caramel apple prices increased this year.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
September 26, Adopt a Highway
October 2, Laura Coleman, Bay de Noc Community College
October 12, Fall BBQ
October 30, 6:00p.m. The Stone House Restaurant… Our Fall Banquet
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
September 4, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Rialto Mural Wall Completion Party this Friday!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Minutes: 8/21/2019, 8/29/2019, Approved, A.S. – L.M.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. Peggy will take over the Remembrance tree sales, web page and promotion, Mike A. will take over the lighting and signage.
2. Larry has put up the “Signage noting Kiwanis project” signs and added some flowers to the tennis court project. Mike Albrecht and Mike Macfarlane will take over the food supplies for the Back Pack Program
3. We handed out tickets for our Fall BBQ which has been moved to October 12th due to the Gladstone High School Homecoming being on the 5th. If you would like tickets to sell, please contact Ken Benson at 428-2261or email at [email protected]
4. A Back Pack work bee will be held at the work/storage/Back Pack room at the High School after our meeting next week to organize the room and put up extra shelving.
5. We reviewed our membership roster since we will be billed for our deus as of October 1st. We removed 5 members due to moving or unattendance.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
September 11, 8:30 a.m. Work bee at Back Pack room.
October 12, Fall BBQ
October 19, Fall Extravaganza at MUMC
September 4, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Rialto Mural Wall Completion Party this Friday!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Minutes: 8/21/2019, 8/29/2019, Approved, A.S. – L.M.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. Peggy will take over the Remembrance tree sales, web page and promotion, Mike A. will take over the lighting and signage.
2. Larry has put up the “Signage noting Kiwanis project” signs and added some flowers to the tennis court project. Mike Albrecht and Mike Macfarlane will take over the food supplies for the Back Pack Program
3. We handed out tickets for our Fall BBQ which has been moved to October 12th due to the Gladstone High School Homecoming being on the 5th. If you would like tickets to sell, please contact Ken Benson at 428-2261or email at [email protected]
4. A Back Pack work bee will be held at the work/storage/Back Pack room at the High School after our meeting next week to organize the room and put up extra shelving.
5. We reviewed our membership roster since we will be billed for our deus as of October 1st. We removed 5 members due to moving or unattendance.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
September 11, 8:30 a.m. Work bee at Back Pack room.
October 12, Fall BBQ
October 19, Fall Extravaganza at MUMC
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
August 28, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Thankyou Lou and Bev Martin!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Larry Kirshner, Mary Lave, Lou Martin, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guests: Frank Austin, Alice Butch, Tom Butch, Dorelle Kirschner, Bev Martin, Barb Tauzer
Minutes: None
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. Tonight was our annual picnic at the Martin’s house.
2. Our Barbeque date was changed from October 7 to Saturday, October 12. The Gladstone High School Key Club asked for 400 BBQ tickets…Wow, would it be great if they sold them all!
Ken Benson, Secretary.
October 3, AKtion Club 12:00 Noon, Bonifas Art Center
October 12, Fall BBQ 11:00-5:00 p.m.
October 17, AKtion Club 12:00 Noon, Bonifas Art Center
August 28, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Thankyou Lou and Bev Martin!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Larry Kirshner, Mary Lave, Lou Martin, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guests: Frank Austin, Alice Butch, Tom Butch, Dorelle Kirschner, Bev Martin, Barb Tauzer
Minutes: None
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. Tonight was our annual picnic at the Martin’s house.
2. Our Barbeque date was changed from October 7 to Saturday, October 12. The Gladstone High School Key Club asked for 400 BBQ tickets…Wow, would it be great if they sold them all!
Ken Benson, Secretary.
October 3, AKtion Club 12:00 Noon, Bonifas Art Center
October 12, Fall BBQ 11:00-5:00 p.m.
October 17, AKtion Club 12:00 Noon, Bonifas Art Center
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
August 21, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Martin’s Picnic Next Week, August 28th
No morning meeting at 7:00 a.m. next week!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Lou Martin, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved, L.K. – A.S
Treasurer’s Report: Approved, A.S. – L. K.
Correspondence: Kids’ Fishing Day Thankyou with photos of the event.
Discussions and activities:
1. Plans for next week picnic at the Martins. There will be NO MORNING MEETING NEXT WEEK!
The picnic will start at 6:00 p.m. at 1315 Wisconsin Avenue. They will supply hot dishes, lemonade, soft drinks and Bud Light. Please call Bev at 428-9119 with what you are planning to bring. We also do not have and idea of how many are coming. PLEASE LET US KNOW OF YOUR INTENSIONS!
2. People are using the Dunk Tank. The Elks just used it this week end an our next scheduled use is for the Steve Benoit’s Bay Cliff Bash on September 14. So far, counting our 4th of July use, the dunk tank has contribute about $1000 to our budget.
3. The back Pack Back program will begin on October 2. Mike Macfarlane will take over the ordering from Larry. We have a $200 gift card from Meijer’s. Larry will work with Mike on the procedures he has been using. We still have to put up more shelving at the school.
4. Larry announced that the Memorial United Methodist Church will be having its Fall Extravaganza on October 19th. Last year we sold caramel Apples for Autism along with Rapid River Key Clubs wrist bracelets.
5. We discussed setting up a work bee at Kids’ Kingdom. This will be discussed more. Nicole suggested in the Fall. So, we will have to set up a date with her.
6. We discussed our Tree of Lights, and decided end the purchase deadline on December 10th and to have it lit it from Sunday December 8 at 5:30 through January 6th. Peggy is taking over for Larry.
7. We adjusted our current president’s position to Alan Stotz will take over for Larry next year and Howard Haulotte will be president elect for the following year.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 28, Picnic at Lou and Bev Martin’s home.
October 5, BBQ
August 21, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Martin’s Picnic Next Week, August 28th
No morning meeting at 7:00 a.m. next week!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Lou Martin, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved, L.K. – A.S
Treasurer’s Report: Approved, A.S. – L. K.
Correspondence: Kids’ Fishing Day Thankyou with photos of the event.
Discussions and activities:
1. Plans for next week picnic at the Martins. There will be NO MORNING MEETING NEXT WEEK!
The picnic will start at 6:00 p.m. at 1315 Wisconsin Avenue. They will supply hot dishes, lemonade, soft drinks and Bud Light. Please call Bev at 428-9119 with what you are planning to bring. We also do not have and idea of how many are coming. PLEASE LET US KNOW OF YOUR INTENSIONS!
2. People are using the Dunk Tank. The Elks just used it this week end an our next scheduled use is for the Steve Benoit’s Bay Cliff Bash on September 14. So far, counting our 4th of July use, the dunk tank has contribute about $1000 to our budget.
3. The back Pack Back program will begin on October 2. Mike Macfarlane will take over the ordering from Larry. We have a $200 gift card from Meijer’s. Larry will work with Mike on the procedures he has been using. We still have to put up more shelving at the school.
4. Larry announced that the Memorial United Methodist Church will be having its Fall Extravaganza on October 19th. Last year we sold caramel Apples for Autism along with Rapid River Key Clubs wrist bracelets.
5. We discussed setting up a work bee at Kids’ Kingdom. This will be discussed more. Nicole suggested in the Fall. So, we will have to set up a date with her.
6. We discussed our Tree of Lights, and decided end the purchase deadline on December 10th and to have it lit it from Sunday December 8 at 5:30 through January 6th. Peggy is taking over for Larry.
7. We adjusted our current president’s position to Alan Stotz will take over for Larry next year and Howard Haulotte will be president elect for the following year.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 28, Picnic at Lou and Bev Martin’s home.
October 5, BBQ
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
August 14, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Martin’s Picnic August 28th
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Lou Martin, Alan Stotz
Minutes: Approved, L.K. – A.S
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. Larry Kirschner will be leaving the area! He and Dorelle are moving back to Columbia, MO. They are leaving in /September and will be joining their children back in Missouri. Their house is sold and they have purchased one in Columbia. Larry will be greatly missed. We went over some of the items Larry did to make sure that they continued in his absence.
2. People are using the Dunk Tank. The Elks have signed up for it for the 18th at the Pioneer Park.
3. The back Pack Back program will begin on October 2. Mike Macfarlane will take over the ordering from Larry. We have a $200 gift card from Meijer’s. Larry will work with Mike on the procedures he has been using. We still have to put up more shelving at the school.
4. The Martins picnic will be on August 28th. They are requesting that people notify them of what they are bringing. There phone number is 428-9119.
5. Larry announced that the Memorial United Methodist Church will be having its Fall Extravaganza on October 19th. Last year we sold caramel Apples for Autism along with Rapid River Key Clubs wrist bracelets.
6. We discussed setting up a work bee at Kids’ Kingdom. This will be discussed more.
7. We discussed our Tree of Lights, Decided to light it on Sunday December 8 at 5:30 through January 6th. Peggy will take over for Larry.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 15, AKtion Club, 12 noon, Bonifas Art Center
August 23-25 WI-UM Conference in Brookfield, WI
August 28, Picnic at Lou and Bev Martin’s home.
October 5, BBQ
August 14, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Martin’s Picnic August 28th
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Lou Martin, Alan Stotz
Minutes: Approved, L.K. – A.S
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. Larry Kirschner will be leaving the area! He and Dorelle are moving back to Columbia, MO. They are leaving in /September and will be joining their children back in Missouri. Their house is sold and they have purchased one in Columbia. Larry will be greatly missed. We went over some of the items Larry did to make sure that they continued in his absence.
2. People are using the Dunk Tank. The Elks have signed up for it for the 18th at the Pioneer Park.
3. The back Pack Back program will begin on October 2. Mike Macfarlane will take over the ordering from Larry. We have a $200 gift card from Meijer’s. Larry will work with Mike on the procedures he has been using. We still have to put up more shelving at the school.
4. The Martins picnic will be on August 28th. They are requesting that people notify them of what they are bringing. There phone number is 428-9119.
5. Larry announced that the Memorial United Methodist Church will be having its Fall Extravaganza on October 19th. Last year we sold caramel Apples for Autism along with Rapid River Key Clubs wrist bracelets.
6. We discussed setting up a work bee at Kids’ Kingdom. This will be discussed more.
7. We discussed our Tree of Lights, Decided to light it on Sunday December 8 at 5:30 through January 6th. Peggy will take over for Larry.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 15, AKtion Club, 12 noon, Bonifas Art Center
August 23-25 WI-UM Conference in Brookfield, WI
August 28, Picnic at Lou and Bev Martin’s home.
October 5, BBQ
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
August 7, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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THANK YOU, LARRY!
In Attendance: Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Lou Martin, Alan Atotz
Minutes: Approved, (except for item #1) A.S – H,H,
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: A check for Back Pack from 1st Lutheran Church; A check for Back Pack from Memorial United Methodist Church; A letter from Georgette Leach about a problem check for the race.
Discussions and activities:
1. Larry Kirschner will be leaving the area! He and Dorelle are moving back to Columbia, MO. They are leaving in /September and will be joining their children back in Missouri. Their house is sold and they have purchased one in Columbia. Larry will be greatly missed. We went over some of the items Larry did to make sure that they continued in his absence.
2. People are using the Dunk Tank. The New Life Assembly of God Church used it the last Sunday at the Pioneer State Park. Another group has signed up for it for the 18th and it also will be at the Pioneer Park.
3. We discussed the storm and how it took out 30 trees in the park but spared our tree wee planted for our Christmas tree of lights.
4. The Martins picnic will be on August 28th. They are requesting that people notify them of what they are bringing. There phone number is 428-9119.
5. Larry announced that the Memorial United Methodist Church will be having its Fall Extravaganza on October 19th. Last year we sold caramel Apples for Autism along with Rapid River Key Clubs wrist bracelets.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 15, AKtion Club, 12 noon, Bonifas Art Center
August 23-25 WI-UM Conference in Brookfield, WI
August 28, Picnic at Lou and Bev Martin’s home.
October 5, BBQ
August 7, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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THANK YOU, LARRY!
In Attendance: Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Lou Martin, Alan Atotz
Minutes: Approved, (except for item #1) A.S – H,H,
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: A check for Back Pack from 1st Lutheran Church; A check for Back Pack from Memorial United Methodist Church; A letter from Georgette Leach about a problem check for the race.
Discussions and activities:
1. Larry Kirschner will be leaving the area! He and Dorelle are moving back to Columbia, MO. They are leaving in /September and will be joining their children back in Missouri. Their house is sold and they have purchased one in Columbia. Larry will be greatly missed. We went over some of the items Larry did to make sure that they continued in his absence.
2. People are using the Dunk Tank. The New Life Assembly of God Church used it the last Sunday at the Pioneer State Park. Another group has signed up for it for the 18th and it also will be at the Pioneer Park.
3. We discussed the storm and how it took out 30 trees in the park but spared our tree wee planted for our Christmas tree of lights.
4. The Martins picnic will be on August 28th. They are requesting that people notify them of what they are bringing. There phone number is 428-9119.
5. Larry announced that the Memorial United Methodist Church will be having its Fall Extravaganza on October 19th. Last year we sold caramel Apples for Autism along with Rapid River Key Clubs wrist bracelets.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 15, AKtion Club, 12 noon, Bonifas Art Center
August 23-25 WI-UM Conference in Brookfield, WI
August 28, Picnic at Lou and Bev Martin’s home.
October 5, BBQ
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
July 31, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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THANK YOU, LARRY!
In Attendance: Peggy Angsten, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Lou Martin, Allan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved, H.H. – L.M.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. Larry Kirschner announced his leaving the area! He and Dorelle are moving back to Columbia, MO. They are leaving this month and will be joining their children back in Missouri. Their house is sold and they have purchased one in Columbia. Larry will be greatly missed.
2. People are using the Dunk Tank. The New Life Assembly of God Church will be using it the Sunday at the Pioneer State Park.
3. We discussed changes we might make in our Tree of Lights Program. We suggested changing the day to the Wednesday before Thanksgiving at 6:00 p.m. We also need to find where the switch is for lighting the hall of the Beach House.
4. The Martins requested that the picnic be on August 28th.
5. The OSF would like to sponsor our children’s portion of the race. We can put their logo on the back of the shirts
6. Discussed asking he City Recreation Department about watering the roses along the highway.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 1, AKtion Club, 12 noon, Bonifas Art Center
August 15, AKtion Club, 12 noon , Bonifas Art Center
August 23-25 WI-UM Conference in Brookfield, WI
August 28, Picnic at Lou and Bev Martin’s home.
October 5, BBQ
July 31, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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THANK YOU, LARRY!
In Attendance: Peggy Angsten, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Lou Martin, Allan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved, H.H. – L.M.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. Larry Kirschner announced his leaving the area! He and Dorelle are moving back to Columbia, MO. They are leaving this month and will be joining their children back in Missouri. Their house is sold and they have purchased one in Columbia. Larry will be greatly missed.
2. People are using the Dunk Tank. The New Life Assembly of God Church will be using it the Sunday at the Pioneer State Park.
3. We discussed changes we might make in our Tree of Lights Program. We suggested changing the day to the Wednesday before Thanksgiving at 6:00 p.m. We also need to find where the switch is for lighting the hall of the Beach House.
4. The Martins requested that the picnic be on August 28th.
5. The OSF would like to sponsor our children’s portion of the race. We can put their logo on the back of the shirts
6. Discussed asking he City Recreation Department about watering the roses along the highway.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 1, AKtion Club, 12 noon, Bonifas Art Center
August 15, AKtion Club, 12 noon , Bonifas Art Center
August 23-25 WI-UM Conference in Brookfield, WI
August 28, Picnic at Lou and Bev Martin’s home.
October 5, BBQ
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
July 24, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Enjoy the fast disappearing Summer!
In Attendance: Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Mike Macfarlane, Allan Stotz
Minutes: Approved, M.M. – H.H.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved, H.H. – P.A.
Correspondence: Thank you from St Ann’s Church for the dunk tank.
Discussions and activities:
1. Adopt a Highway Clean-up went well. We had 8 of us and the mower had recently mowed.
2. People are using the Dunk Tank.
3. We discussed membership and the payment of dues.
4. The Martins requested that the picnic be on August 28th .
5. Next year we will be charged for the use of the bibs at the race. They will be $.50 each.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 1, AKtion Club, 12 noon, Bonifas Art Center
August 15, AKtion Club, 12 noon , Bonifas Art Center
July 24, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Enjoy the fast disappearing Summer!
In Attendance: Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Mike Macfarlane, Allan Stotz
Minutes: Approved, M.M. – H.H.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved, H.H. – P.A.
Correspondence: Thank you from St Ann’s Church for the dunk tank.
Discussions and activities:
1. Adopt a Highway Clean-up went well. We had 8 of us and the mower had recently mowed.
2. People are using the Dunk Tank.
3. We discussed membership and the payment of dues.
4. The Martins requested that the picnic be on August 28th .
5. Next year we will be charged for the use of the bibs at the race. They will be $.50 each.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 1, AKtion Club, 12 noon, Bonifas Art Center
August 15, AKtion Club, 12 noon , Bonifas Art Center
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
July 17, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Adopt-a-Highway clean-up will be today!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Lou Martin, Tom Tauzer.
Minutes: Approved, T.T. – L.K.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Adopt a Highway bulletin on invasive species that cause skin rashes, burns, and blisters. Giant Hogweed, and Wild Parsnip. We don’t have either on our stretch of the highway.
Discussions and activities:
1. Adopt a Highway Clean-up is scheduled for 5 o’clock tonight, Wednesday. We will meet at the new bank by McDonalds. We are hoping to get some baseball and Robotics students to help us.
2. The Dunk Tank was used by the St. Ann’s Church in Escanaba this week end for their summer picnic/fair.
This is our second rental this summer. Two more have been requested.
3. We have had some interest in sponsoring the children’s race at our Fran Cannon 4th of July 5 mile Race. Mary did an outstanding job this year! THANK YOU, MARY! All figures are not final yet, but Mike is predicting about a $7,500 profit this year. We had about 100 walkers, 25 Kids racers, and 240 5-mile racers.
4. We discussed options for our summer club picnic. No decision was made.
5. We set the date of October 5th for our Fall BBQ.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 1, AKtion Club, 12 noon, Bonifas Art Center
August 15, AKtion Club, 12 noon , Bonifas Art Center
July 17, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Adopt-a-Highway clean-up will be today!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Lou Martin, Tom Tauzer.
Minutes: Approved, T.T. – L.K.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Adopt a Highway bulletin on invasive species that cause skin rashes, burns, and blisters. Giant Hogweed, and Wild Parsnip. We don’t have either on our stretch of the highway.
Discussions and activities:
1. Adopt a Highway Clean-up is scheduled for 5 o’clock tonight, Wednesday. We will meet at the new bank by McDonalds. We are hoping to get some baseball and Robotics students to help us.
2. The Dunk Tank was used by the St. Ann’s Church in Escanaba this week end for their summer picnic/fair.
This is our second rental this summer. Two more have been requested.
3. We have had some interest in sponsoring the children’s race at our Fran Cannon 4th of July 5 mile Race. Mary did an outstanding job this year! THANK YOU, MARY! All figures are not final yet, but Mike is predicting about a $7,500 profit this year. We had about 100 walkers, 25 Kids racers, and 240 5-mile racers.
4. We discussed options for our summer club picnic. No decision was made.
5. We set the date of October 5th for our Fall BBQ.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 1, AKtion Club, 12 noon, Bonifas Art Center
August 15, AKtion Club, 12 noon , Bonifas Art Center
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
July 10, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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A successful 4th!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Tom Tauzer.
Guest: Barb Tauzer
Minutes: None
Treasurer’s Report: See below
Correspondence: Thank you from “Mix and Mingle” Community formal Event. Thank you and a check from Carol Cannon Beverage for what we are doing. Salvation Army request.
Discussions and activities:
1. Update on the 4th of July Activities.
The Dunk tank: The 4th of July Dunk tank is a labor-intensive service to the Community which requires hours of set up and take down and storage. We made our average of around $400. About $100 per hour. We had a discussion on whether we should raise the charge per ball, also if we should change our location to over by the horse shoe pits since the “focus location” has changed to that area. This discussion was tabled until next year.
The Fran Cannon 4th of July 5 mile Race: Mary did an outstanding job this year! THANK YOU, MARY! All figures are not final yet, but Mike is predicting about a $7,500 profit this year. We had about 100 walkers, 25 Kids racers, and 240 5-mile racers. Our discussion and evaluation was quite extensive. Some of the items discussed were better signage for the Kid’s race; a finish line for the walkers; signage and location for the fruits and water; shirts, their cost, distribution, and after race decisions., plus we have exceeded the typical $5 expense. The runners seemed to prefer this year’s avoidance of the board walk. Running on it had its own issues. Peggy is taking care of the “Thank you” letters. Thank you, Peggy!
2. Back Pack Program: We decided to wait until school starts to assemble our new racks and reorganize the room at the school. We have about 3 weeks then before the program starts. We get very little feedback on the program’s effectiveness, but if we only help one child, it is worth it. The snacks and fruit we gave Cameron School to use during the day were greatly appreciated.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 1, AKtion Club, 12 noon , Bonifas Art Center
August 15, AKtion Club, 12 noon , Bonifas Art Center
July 10, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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A successful 4th!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Tom Tauzer.
Guest: Barb Tauzer
Minutes: None
Treasurer’s Report: See below
Correspondence: Thank you from “Mix and Mingle” Community formal Event. Thank you and a check from Carol Cannon Beverage for what we are doing. Salvation Army request.
Discussions and activities:
1. Update on the 4th of July Activities.
The Dunk tank: The 4th of July Dunk tank is a labor-intensive service to the Community which requires hours of set up and take down and storage. We made our average of around $400. About $100 per hour. We had a discussion on whether we should raise the charge per ball, also if we should change our location to over by the horse shoe pits since the “focus location” has changed to that area. This discussion was tabled until next year.
The Fran Cannon 4th of July 5 mile Race: Mary did an outstanding job this year! THANK YOU, MARY! All figures are not final yet, but Mike is predicting about a $7,500 profit this year. We had about 100 walkers, 25 Kids racers, and 240 5-mile racers. Our discussion and evaluation was quite extensive. Some of the items discussed were better signage for the Kid’s race; a finish line for the walkers; signage and location for the fruits and water; shirts, their cost, distribution, and after race decisions., plus we have exceeded the typical $5 expense. The runners seemed to prefer this year’s avoidance of the board walk. Running on it had its own issues. Peggy is taking care of the “Thank you” letters. Thank you, Peggy!
2. Back Pack Program: We decided to wait until school starts to assemble our new racks and reorganize the room at the school. We have about 3 weeks then before the program starts. We get very little feedback on the program’s effectiveness, but if we only help one child, it is worth it. The snacks and fruit we gave Cameron School to use during the day were greatly appreciated.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 1, AKtion Club, 12 noon , Bonifas Art Center
August 15, AKtion Club, 12 noon , Bonifas Art Center
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
July 3, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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The 4th is TOMORROW!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Minutes: Approved, L.K. – M.M
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Request Daily Press for ad for the month of July for $19.88, the year of our founding.
Discussions and activities:
1. Update on the race. We have altered the race route to not use the Board Walk since the lake has risen and often covers the walkway. Tom has altered the route to turn at the sidewalk before the board-walk and then go through the camp ground. Pre-registration was July 2md from 5-7 at the Recreation Department office at 501 9th Street. We have well over 100 preregistered. We set the prices at: Walkers - $15; Runners 13 and under - $20; Runners 14 and over - $25; One-mile kids run - $15. People working corners should be there at 7:30 to pick up signs, all others be there at 6:00 a.m. Larry has oranges and bananas and 450 bottles of water. Joe Thompson will supply a canon to start the race.
2. Roses are doing good. Will be in bloom for the 4th.
3. We signed up for working at the Dunk Tank. We have 2 people each hour, 3 is better. Sign-up sheet is attached to this email. We will meet at the storage shed at 2:00 to load all the race and dunk tank material.
Set up will follow, probably at 3:00. The dunk tank will be in it’s usual location by the Harbor House.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
July 4, Fran Cannon 5 Mile Race/Walk, and Dunk Tank, 8:00
July 4, Dunk Tank at the park.1:00- 5:00
July 3, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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The 4th is TOMORROW!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Minutes: Approved, L.K. – M.M
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Request Daily Press for ad for the month of July for $19.88, the year of our founding.
Discussions and activities:
1. Update on the race. We have altered the race route to not use the Board Walk since the lake has risen and often covers the walkway. Tom has altered the route to turn at the sidewalk before the board-walk and then go through the camp ground. Pre-registration was July 2md from 5-7 at the Recreation Department office at 501 9th Street. We have well over 100 preregistered. We set the prices at: Walkers - $15; Runners 13 and under - $20; Runners 14 and over - $25; One-mile kids run - $15. People working corners should be there at 7:30 to pick up signs, all others be there at 6:00 a.m. Larry has oranges and bananas and 450 bottles of water. Joe Thompson will supply a canon to start the race.
2. Roses are doing good. Will be in bloom for the 4th.
3. We signed up for working at the Dunk Tank. We have 2 people each hour, 3 is better. Sign-up sheet is attached to this email. We will meet at the storage shed at 2:00 to load all the race and dunk tank material.
Set up will follow, probably at 3:00. The dunk tank will be in it’s usual location by the Harbor House.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
July 4, Fran Cannon 5 Mile Race/Walk, and Dunk Tank, 8:00
July 4, Dunk Tank at the park.1:00- 5:00
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
June 26, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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The 4th is Next Week!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Minutes: Approved, L.K. – L.M
Treasurer’s Report: A.S. – L.K.
Correspondence: Request from Steve (Benoit Bash) for the Dunk Tank on September 14.
Discussions and activities:
1. Update on the race. Mary has all the medals. Motion: That we raise the extra shirt price to $10 to cover the increase in shirt charges. A.S. – M.A. We may have to alter the race route from the Board Walk since the lake has risen and often covers the walkway. Tom will come up with an alternate routing. Pre-registration will be July 2md from 5-7 at the Recreation Department office at 501 9th Street. We set the prices at: Walkers - $15; Runners 13 and under - $20; Runners 14 and over - $25; One-mile kids run - $15. People working corners should be there at 7:30 to pick up signs, all others be there at 6:00 a.m. We have a gift from Walmart of $100 for our fruit.
2. Lou, Mike A. Larry, Tom and Ken dug up the dead roses and planted new replacements last Thursday. They are doing well. We may have to spray the bushes to prevent beetle damage this year. The watering system needs to be replaced. It has become severely damaged. It was suggested that we
3. We signed up for working at the Dunk Tank next week. We still need more workers. We need at least 2 people each hour, 3 is better. Sigh up sheet is attached to this email. We discussed setting up the dunk tank at 3:30 rather than 5:00 on Wednesday the 3rd.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
July 4, Fran Cannon 5 Mile Race/Walk, and Dunk Tank, 8:00
July 4, Dunk Tank at the park.1:00- 5:00
June 26, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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The 4th is Next Week!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Minutes: Approved, L.K. – L.M
Treasurer’s Report: A.S. – L.K.
Correspondence: Request from Steve (Benoit Bash) for the Dunk Tank on September 14.
Discussions and activities:
1. Update on the race. Mary has all the medals. Motion: That we raise the extra shirt price to $10 to cover the increase in shirt charges. A.S. – M.A. We may have to alter the race route from the Board Walk since the lake has risen and often covers the walkway. Tom will come up with an alternate routing. Pre-registration will be July 2md from 5-7 at the Recreation Department office at 501 9th Street. We set the prices at: Walkers - $15; Runners 13 and under - $20; Runners 14 and over - $25; One-mile kids run - $15. People working corners should be there at 7:30 to pick up signs, all others be there at 6:00 a.m. We have a gift from Walmart of $100 for our fruit.
2. Lou, Mike A. Larry, Tom and Ken dug up the dead roses and planted new replacements last Thursday. They are doing well. We may have to spray the bushes to prevent beetle damage this year. The watering system needs to be replaced. It has become severely damaged. It was suggested that we
3. We signed up for working at the Dunk Tank next week. We still need more workers. We need at least 2 people each hour, 3 is better. Sigh up sheet is attached to this email. We discussed setting up the dunk tank at 3:30 rather than 5:00 on Wednesday the 3rd.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
July 4, Fran Cannon 5 Mile Race/Walk, and Dunk Tank, 8:00
July 4, Dunk Tank at the park.1:00- 5:00
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
June 19, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Roses tomorrow!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Minutes: Approved, H.H. – L.K.
Treasurer’s Report: A.S. – L.M.
Correspondence: Thank you from the Macfarlanes
Discussions and activities:
1. Update on the race. Minor changes, Ken will now follow the race on his bike, looking for help from the Bravebots. Pre-registration will be July 2md from 5-7 at the Recreation Department office at 500 9th Street.
2. Lou is back and the roses need to be planted soon. Ken has again contacted the city about removal of the 6 dead ones. We might have to dig them out at our 9:00 a.m. work bee tomorrow.
3. We will be signing up for working at the Dunk Tank next week.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
Jun3 20, Rose Workbee, 9:00a.m.
June 20, AKtion Club, 12:00 noon at The Bonifas Art Center
July 4, Fran Cannon 5 Mile Race/Walk, and Dunk Tank
July 4, Dunk Tank at the park.1:00- 5:00
June 19, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Roses tomorrow!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Minutes: Approved, H.H. – L.K.
Treasurer’s Report: A.S. – L.M.
Correspondence: Thank you from the Macfarlanes
Discussions and activities:
1. Update on the race. Minor changes, Ken will now follow the race on his bike, looking for help from the Bravebots. Pre-registration will be July 2md from 5-7 at the Recreation Department office at 500 9th Street.
2. Lou is back and the roses need to be planted soon. Ken has again contacted the city about removal of the 6 dead ones. We might have to dig them out at our 9:00 a.m. work bee tomorrow.
3. We will be signing up for working at the Dunk Tank next week.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
Jun3 20, Rose Workbee, 9:00a.m.
June 20, AKtion Club, 12:00 noon at The Bonifas Art Center
July 4, Fran Cannon 5 Mile Race/Walk, and Dunk Tank
July 4, Dunk Tank at the park.1:00- 5:00
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
June 12, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Summer at last!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Lori Neurohr, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Speaker: Lori Neurohr brought us up to date on the activities up at Cameron School. Due to the change in society where things are not being taught at home. Thus, they are working on a PAWS program to improve the behavior of the students in and outside of the classroom. (P)ersonal Best (A)ct Responsibly (W)ork and Play Safe (S)how Kindness. This includes voice levels of zero to 4 and KHFOOTY (Keep Hands Feet and Other Objects To Yourself). All these programs are tied in to combatting bullying and are reinforced in the classroom, hallways, bathrooms, lunchroom and recess. They are making permanent signs that can reinforce these ideas in all areas. The playground is being slowly replaced with Kids’ Safety in mind and with mainly volunteer efforts. Boy, what a busy place!
Minutes: Approved, L.K. – Peggy A.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Request for funds from the Gladstone Braves Varsity Baseball Team. Invitation to Drug/Sobriety Court Graduation on Monday, June 17 at 4:15 p.m. in the Circuit Courtroom at the Delta County Building. A donation of $250 from New Life Assembly of God,
Discussions and activities:
1. We moved to send $250 to the Gladstone Braves Baseball Team for transportation to Grosse Pointe Woods University State Semifinals. A.S. – L.K.
2. The Dunk Tank was rented by the Escanaba Upper Elementary School.
3. After hearing Lori’s presentation, we are waiting for a specific request from the Cameron School and their needs.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
June 10, Dunk Tank to Escanaba High School
June 12, Lori Neurohr will speak to us on an Cameron School project.
June 20, AKtion Club, 12:00 noon at The Bonifas Art Center
July 4, Fran Cannon 5 Mile Race/Walk, and Dunk Tank
June 12, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Summer at last!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Lori Neurohr, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Speaker: Lori Neurohr brought us up to date on the activities up at Cameron School. Due to the change in society where things are not being taught at home. Thus, they are working on a PAWS program to improve the behavior of the students in and outside of the classroom. (P)ersonal Best (A)ct Responsibly (W)ork and Play Safe (S)how Kindness. This includes voice levels of zero to 4 and KHFOOTY (Keep Hands Feet and Other Objects To Yourself). All these programs are tied in to combatting bullying and are reinforced in the classroom, hallways, bathrooms, lunchroom and recess. They are making permanent signs that can reinforce these ideas in all areas. The playground is being slowly replaced with Kids’ Safety in mind and with mainly volunteer efforts. Boy, what a busy place!
Minutes: Approved, L.K. – Peggy A.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Request for funds from the Gladstone Braves Varsity Baseball Team. Invitation to Drug/Sobriety Court Graduation on Monday, June 17 at 4:15 p.m. in the Circuit Courtroom at the Delta County Building. A donation of $250 from New Life Assembly of God,
Discussions and activities:
1. We moved to send $250 to the Gladstone Braves Baseball Team for transportation to Grosse Pointe Woods University State Semifinals. A.S. – L.K.
2. The Dunk Tank was rented by the Escanaba Upper Elementary School.
3. After hearing Lori’s presentation, we are waiting for a specific request from the Cameron School and their needs.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
June 10, Dunk Tank to Escanaba High School
June 12, Lori Neurohr will speak to us on an Cameron School project.
June 20, AKtion Club, 12:00 noon at The Bonifas Art Center
July 4, Fran Cannon 5 Mile Race/Walk, and Dunk Tank
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
June 5, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Last week of our Back Pack program!
In Attendance: Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Minutes: Approved; H.H. – A.S.
Treasurer’s Report: Same
Correspondence: KiwaNews
Discussions and activities:
1. Race sponsorships have to be in so that we can have them printed on the back of the shirts. Mary is still looking for more help. She will be out of town for awhile so she is trying to complete all arrangements.
2. We will be Back Packing today at 12:30 for the last time this school year. We will need extra workers due to some of our regulars not being able to attend. It has been a good year!
3. The 6 new bushes for the Highway rose Project that Lou Martin had purchased are still waiting for the city to remove the old ones. Lou will be out of state for a while so we will wait for his return to do the replanting under his tutelage. For those of your who are interested, we have discovered that the Henry Kelsey (red) variety have about a 12-year life expectancy whereas the William Baffin (pink) seem to go for 20 or more years.
4. Ken has replaced one of the tires on the dunk tank. Jim Rian (Jerry’s) donated a different tire for us. Thank you Jim!
Ken Benson, Secretary.
June 6, AKtion Club, 12:00 noon at The Bonifas Art Center
June 10, Dunk Tank to Escanaba High School
June 12, Lori Neurohr will speak to us on an Cameron School project.
June 20, AKtion Club, 12:00 noon at The Bonifas Art Center
June 5, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Last week of our Back Pack program!
In Attendance: Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Minutes: Approved; H.H. – A.S.
Treasurer’s Report: Same
Correspondence: KiwaNews
Discussions and activities:
1. Race sponsorships have to be in so that we can have them printed on the back of the shirts. Mary is still looking for more help. She will be out of town for awhile so she is trying to complete all arrangements.
2. We will be Back Packing today at 12:30 for the last time this school year. We will need extra workers due to some of our regulars not being able to attend. It has been a good year!
3. The 6 new bushes for the Highway rose Project that Lou Martin had purchased are still waiting for the city to remove the old ones. Lou will be out of state for a while so we will wait for his return to do the replanting under his tutelage. For those of your who are interested, we have discovered that the Henry Kelsey (red) variety have about a 12-year life expectancy whereas the William Baffin (pink) seem to go for 20 or more years.
4. Ken has replaced one of the tires on the dunk tank. Jim Rian (Jerry’s) donated a different tire for us. Thank you Jim!
Ken Benson, Secretary.
June 6, AKtion Club, 12:00 noon at The Bonifas Art Center
June 10, Dunk Tank to Escanaba High School
June 12, Lori Neurohr will speak to us on an Cameron School project.
June 20, AKtion Club, 12:00 noon at The Bonifas Art Center
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
May 29, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Roses work bee next Thursday at 9:00 a.m.
In Attendance: Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Minutes: Approved; A.S. – LM.
Treasurer’s Report: H.H. – A.S.
Correspondence: Gladstone 1st Bank, check for $100 for Sponsorship of Fran Cannon 5 Mile race.
Discussions and activities:
1. Race sponsorships have to be in so that we can have them printed on the back of the shirts. At this time we have $3000 in for sponsorships. Checking in with the city about the pile of rocks near the ball diamond. Our kids run may be going there.
2. We will be Back Packing today at 2:30 since we will be short on help. We will need extra workers due to some of our regulars not being able to attend. Now we are down to only having 2 more meal deliveries left in the school year. The truck is due next week, Tuesday at about 11:30. It will be the last delivery for the season.
3. Lou Martin purchased 6 new bushes for the Highway rose Project. The burlap bags have been removed from the bushes. Our work be only netted 4 of us, but we were able to finish the pruning by 11:00. Our next task is to replant the six bushes that have died. We have two varieties for bushes out there. We have discovered that the Henry Kelsey (red) variety have about a 12 year life expectancy whereas the William Baffin (pink) seem to go for 20 or more years. We hope to have a work bee next week to replace the roses that have died.
4. Ken has replaced one of the tires on the dunk tank. Jim Rian (Jerry’s) donated a different tire for us.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
June 6, AKtion Club, 12:00 noon at The Bonifas Art Center
June 10, Dunk Tank to Escanaba High School
June 20, AKtion Club, 12:00 noon at The Bonifas Art Center
May 29, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Roses work bee next Thursday at 9:00 a.m.
In Attendance: Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Minutes: Approved; A.S. – LM.
Treasurer’s Report: H.H. – A.S.
Correspondence: Gladstone 1st Bank, check for $100 for Sponsorship of Fran Cannon 5 Mile race.
Discussions and activities:
1. Race sponsorships have to be in so that we can have them printed on the back of the shirts. At this time we have $3000 in for sponsorships. Checking in with the city about the pile of rocks near the ball diamond. Our kids run may be going there.
2. We will be Back Packing today at 2:30 since we will be short on help. We will need extra workers due to some of our regulars not being able to attend. Now we are down to only having 2 more meal deliveries left in the school year. The truck is due next week, Tuesday at about 11:30. It will be the last delivery for the season.
3. Lou Martin purchased 6 new bushes for the Highway rose Project. The burlap bags have been removed from the bushes. Our work be only netted 4 of us, but we were able to finish the pruning by 11:00. Our next task is to replant the six bushes that have died. We have two varieties for bushes out there. We have discovered that the Henry Kelsey (red) variety have about a 12 year life expectancy whereas the William Baffin (pink) seem to go for 20 or more years. We hope to have a work bee next week to replace the roses that have died.
4. Ken has replaced one of the tires on the dunk tank. Jim Rian (Jerry’s) donated a different tire for us.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
June 6, AKtion Club, 12:00 noon at The Bonifas Art Center
June 10, Dunk Tank to Escanaba High School
June 20, AKtion Club, 12:00 noon at The Bonifas Art Center
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
May 22, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Roses work bee Thursday at 9:00 a.m.
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz
Minutes: Approved; H.H. – LM.
Treasurer’s Report: L.K.- L.M.
Correspondence: Gladstone High School, Bravebots, Robotics Team thank you!
Discussions and activities:
1. It was wonderful to have Mike Macfarlane and Larry back in regular attendance. Things are looking up!
2. We will be Back Packing today at 3:00. We will need extra workers due to some of our regulars not being able to attend. Now we are down to only having 2 more meal deliveries left in the school year. Our budget for the Back pack program ended up in the plus thanks to all the parties that have donated to it. The truck did not come yesterday, so we will have to buy more Raman Noodles to fill out our distribution today.
3. Lou Martin purchased 6 new bushes for the Highway rose Project. The burlap bags are still on the roses. Ken has asked the city to remove them and drill out the six dead bushes. We will have a work bee tomorrow, Thursday morning at 9:00 a.m. Bring gloves, “chompers”! We will also need at least one chain saw.
4. Ken was instructed to contact Lacy at the ISD to see if there is a need for an iPad this year.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
May 23, Rose Bush Work Bee 9:00 a.m.
June 6, AKtion Club, 12:00 noon at The Bonifas Art Center
June 10, Dunk Tank to Escanaba High School
June 20, AKtion Club, 12:00 noon at The Bonifas Art Center
May 22, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Roses work bee Thursday at 9:00 a.m.
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz
Minutes: Approved; H.H. – LM.
Treasurer’s Report: L.K.- L.M.
Correspondence: Gladstone High School, Bravebots, Robotics Team thank you!
Discussions and activities:
1. It was wonderful to have Mike Macfarlane and Larry back in regular attendance. Things are looking up!
2. We will be Back Packing today at 3:00. We will need extra workers due to some of our regulars not being able to attend. Now we are down to only having 2 more meal deliveries left in the school year. Our budget for the Back pack program ended up in the plus thanks to all the parties that have donated to it. The truck did not come yesterday, so we will have to buy more Raman Noodles to fill out our distribution today.
3. Lou Martin purchased 6 new bushes for the Highway rose Project. The burlap bags are still on the roses. Ken has asked the city to remove them and drill out the six dead bushes. We will have a work bee tomorrow, Thursday morning at 9:00 a.m. Bring gloves, “chompers”! We will also need at least one chain saw.
4. Ken was instructed to contact Lacy at the ISD to see if there is a need for an iPad this year.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
May 23, Rose Bush Work Bee 9:00 a.m.
June 6, AKtion Club, 12:00 noon at The Bonifas Art Center
June 10, Dunk Tank to Escanaba High School
June 20, AKtion Club, 12:00 noon at The Bonifas Art Center
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
May 15, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Welcome back Mike Macfarlane!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al /stotz
Minutes: Approved; L.M. – A.S.
Treasurer’s Report: A.S. – L.M.
Correspondence: Rapid River School Library
Discussions and activities:
1. It was wonderful to have Mike Macfarlane here in attendance. Also, Larry was able to make his trip to see his son get his Doctorate Degree. Things are looking up!
2. We will be Back Packing today at 3:00. We will need extra workers due to some of our regulars not being able to attend. Now we are down to only having 3 more meal deliveries left in the school year. Our budget for the Back pack program ended up in the plus thanks to all the parties that have donated to it. Our treasurer, Mike, will send out thank you letters to those that have contributed to the program. Now that summer is approaching, things at the schools are slowing down. Now it is time to start to raise more funds that we can donate to the youth in our area.
3. Mary still needs people at the corners and some extra helpers for the kids’ race. She has all the forms and fliers printed ready to go out to the participants. $3000 has already been donated for our expenses. Now, if the weather cooperates, we hope to have a successful fund raiser.
4. Lou Martin informed us that our highway roses mostly made it through the winter. It is hard to tell at this moment but it appears that we will have to replace 6 bushes this year. Lou is going to Green Bay today so it was moved that he be able to purchase 6 new bushes for the Highway rose Project. A.L. – M.M.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
June 10, Dunk Tank to Escanaba High School
May 15, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Welcome back Mike Macfarlane!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al /stotz
Minutes: Approved; L.M. – A.S.
Treasurer’s Report: A.S. – L.M.
Correspondence: Rapid River School Library
Discussions and activities:
1. It was wonderful to have Mike Macfarlane here in attendance. Also, Larry was able to make his trip to see his son get his Doctorate Degree. Things are looking up!
2. We will be Back Packing today at 3:00. We will need extra workers due to some of our regulars not being able to attend. Now we are down to only having 3 more meal deliveries left in the school year. Our budget for the Back pack program ended up in the plus thanks to all the parties that have donated to it. Our treasurer, Mike, will send out thank you letters to those that have contributed to the program. Now that summer is approaching, things at the schools are slowing down. Now it is time to start to raise more funds that we can donate to the youth in our area.
3. Mary still needs people at the corners and some extra helpers for the kids’ race. She has all the forms and fliers printed ready to go out to the participants. $3000 has already been donated for our expenses. Now, if the weather cooperates, we hope to have a successful fund raiser.
4. Lou Martin informed us that our highway roses mostly made it through the winter. It is hard to tell at this moment but it appears that we will have to replace 6 bushes this year. Lou is going to Green Bay today so it was moved that he be able to purchase 6 new bushes for the Highway rose Project. A.L. – M.M.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
June 10, Dunk Tank to Escanaba High School
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
May 8, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Welcome home Lou Martin!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Mary LaFave, Lou Martin
Minutes: Approved; Marilyn A. – M.L.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Salvation Army, Bay Cliff Health Camp.
Discussions and activities:
1. It was wonderful to see Lou Martin back home today! Sherry and Mike are back home but making trips to Marinette for chemo. Larry is also home and hoping to be able to go to his son’s Doctorate ceremony.
2. We will be Back Packing today at 3:00. We will need extra workers due to some of our regulars not being able to attend. Now we are down to only having 4 more meal deliveries left in the school year.
3. Mary still needs people at the corners and a lead runner for the kids’ race.
4. Highway cleanup went great! I lost count on how many of the baseball teams helped, but because of there help we were able to clean up the Highway bike/waking path for the city and help the teachers by doing part of their section. They were also able to clean up the Gladstone Beach! All in all, we/they picked up over 35 bags of debris! GREAT JOB KTDS!
Ken Benson, Secretary.
June 10, Dunk Tank to Escanaba High School
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May 8, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Welcome home Lou Martin!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Mary LaFave, Lou Martin
Minutes: Approved; Marilyn A. – M.L.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Salvation Army, Bay Cliff Health Camp.
Discussions and activities:
1. It was wonderful to see Lou Martin back home today! Sherry and Mike are back home but making trips to Marinette for chemo. Larry is also home and hoping to be able to go to his son’s Doctorate ceremony.
2. We will be Back Packing today at 3:00. We will need extra workers due to some of our regulars not being able to attend. Now we are down to only having 4 more meal deliveries left in the school year.
3. Mary still needs people at the corners and a lead runner for the kids’ race.
4. Highway cleanup went great! I lost count on how many of the baseball teams helped, but because of there help we were able to clean up the Highway bike/waking path for the city and help the teachers by doing part of their section. They were also able to clean up the Gladstone Beach! All in all, we/they picked up over 35 bags of debris! GREAT JOB KTDS!
Ken Benson, Secretary.
June 10, Dunk Tank to Escanaba High School
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May 1, 2019 7:00 a.m. gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com Welcome home Mike and Sherry Macfarlane! Welcome back Doug Boven! Adopt a Highway cleanup this Sunday, 2:00! In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Mike Macfarlane, Mark Polega, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer, Minutes: Approved; A.S. – T.T. Treasurer’s Report: None Correspondence: Update on Brsvebots, Request from Brenda at Pathways for a donation for Mix and Mingle Prom. Discussions and activities: 1. It was wonderful to see Mike and Doug there today! Sherry and Mike are back home but making trips to Marinette for chemo. 2. We will be Back Packing today at 3:00. Now we are down to only having 5 more meal deliveries left in the school year. We had a visit from Becky from Feed America. She and Larry discussed the program and possible changes. The meeting went very well, she was impressed with our set-up. 3. Bravebot Update: “The BraveBots concluded their season in Detroit this past weekend at the FIRST Robotics World Championship. The event took place in downtown Detroit at Cobo Hall and the opening ceremonies were at Ford Field. The BraveBots played on the 68 team Archimedes field with teams from the United States and also from Canada, Taiwan, Switzerland, Israel, Dominican Republic, and Chile. We finished 4-5-1 in the qualification matches and we were chosen to go to the finals by a team from Pennsylvania. Our two other partners were from New York. Our alliance, which was the #8 alliance, beat the #1 alliance in the finals but eventually lost to the alliance that won the Archimedes Court and eventually came in second place overall at the World Championships. One of the high points of the weekend was being able to help the team from Chile get their robot working. They had to take it apart a bit to ship it to America and one of their crates was lost in transit so they were missing some parts and their tools. The BraveBots were able to help the team get up and running in time to play 8 of their 10 matches. Luckily some of their team members could speak a bit of English and some of our team members could speak a bit of Spanish so enough communication could happen to get the bot put together. All in all, the BraveBots had a very successful season, we played 69 matches over the course of the 4 tournaments we went to and finished 46-21-2. It took a lot of hard work and the BraveBots would like to thank our generous sponsors and hard-working mentors. We couldn't have done it without them!” Ken Benson, Secretary. May 5, Adopt a Highway 2:00 |
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Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
April 24, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Congratulations to the Robotics team, the Bravebots, they
qualified for the World Competition again this year!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Mary LaFave, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer,
Minutes: Approved; M.A. – T.T.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Letter from Camp Waubeek, in Wisconsin, asking for a donation.
Discussions and activities:
1. As previously announced, Mike and Sherry Macfarlane are down at Mayo Clinic where Sherry has been diagnosed with cancer. They will remain there for the rest of this month while she undergoes chemo. They are making arrangements to complete the treatments in Marinette which will save on their expenses and travel.
2. Mary reported on the progress of the Fran Cannon Firecracker 4th of July 5 mile Run and Walk and the new Fun Run for the kids. Sponsorships have been coming in.
3. We will be Back Packing today at 3:00. Now we are down to only having 5 more meal deliveries left in the school year. We had a visit from Becky from Feed America. She and Larry discussed the program and possible changes. The meeting went very well, she was impressed with our set-up.
4. We had a request for the use of the Dunk Tank for June 10 from the Upper Elementary in Escanaba.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
May 5, Adopt a Highway 2:00
April 24, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Congratulations to the Robotics team, the Bravebots, they
qualified for the World Competition again this year!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Mary LaFave, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer,
Minutes: Approved; M.A. – T.T.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Letter from Camp Waubeek, in Wisconsin, asking for a donation.
Discussions and activities:
1. As previously announced, Mike and Sherry Macfarlane are down at Mayo Clinic where Sherry has been diagnosed with cancer. They will remain there for the rest of this month while she undergoes chemo. They are making arrangements to complete the treatments in Marinette which will save on their expenses and travel.
2. Mary reported on the progress of the Fran Cannon Firecracker 4th of July 5 mile Run and Walk and the new Fun Run for the kids. Sponsorships have been coming in.
3. We will be Back Packing today at 3:00. Now we are down to only having 5 more meal deliveries left in the school year. We had a visit from Becky from Feed America. She and Larry discussed the program and possible changes. The meeting went very well, she was impressed with our set-up.
4. We had a request for the use of the Dunk Tank for June 10 from the Upper Elementary in Escanaba.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
May 5, Adopt a Highway 2:00
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
April 17, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Congratulations to our two Key Clubs!
What a wonderful year they both have had!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer, Lisa Thomas
Guests: Annabelle Christie, Hannah Christie, Lucas Hughes, Mackenzie Niswonger, Mackenzie Parish, Emily Parker, Olivia Wetthuhn
The Gladstone Key Club from the Gladstone High School, gave us a report on their year in review.
37 projects, with many of them repeated more than once! WOW! Pluss, all of their many fund-raisers added up to $2956.40. WOW, again! AND, we also have the Rapid River Key Club in Rapid River High School that is doing equally as well! Both of the clubs received special honors at Key Club Convention in Green Bay Wisconsin. This is what we are about! Sponsoring and aiding groups of students like these!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TWO KEY CLUBS!
Minutes: April 3, April 10: Approved H.H. – L.K.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Mike and Sherry Macfarlane. Keeping us up to date on Sherry’s progress at Mayo Clinic.
Discussions and activities:
1. As previously announced, Mike and Sherry Macfarlane are down at Mayo Clinic where Sherry has been diagnosed with cancer. They will remain there for the rest of this month while she undergoes chemo. They are making arrangements to complete the treatments in Marinette which will save on their expenses and travel.
2. Mary discussed the Fran Cannon Firecracker 4th of July 5 mile Run and Walk and the new Fun Run for the kids. The shirts will be red and have been ordered. The Key Clubs should be able to help us with the children’s Fun Run and lead the way.
3. We will be Back Packing today at 3:00. Now we are down to only having 6 more meal deliveries left in the school year. Today we will be visited by Becky from Feeding America who is touring the U.P. for their program.
4. We moved to add Al Stotz to the signature list on our Bay Bank checking account. L.K. – M.L.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
April 18, 12:00 noon, AKtion Club, Bonifas Fine Art Center
May 5, Adopt a Highway 2:00
April 17, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Congratulations to our two Key Clubs!
What a wonderful year they both have had!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer, Lisa Thomas
Guests: Annabelle Christie, Hannah Christie, Lucas Hughes, Mackenzie Niswonger, Mackenzie Parish, Emily Parker, Olivia Wetthuhn
The Gladstone Key Club from the Gladstone High School, gave us a report on their year in review.
37 projects, with many of them repeated more than once! WOW! Pluss, all of their many fund-raisers added up to $2956.40. WOW, again! AND, we also have the Rapid River Key Club in Rapid River High School that is doing equally as well! Both of the clubs received special honors at Key Club Convention in Green Bay Wisconsin. This is what we are about! Sponsoring and aiding groups of students like these!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TWO KEY CLUBS!
Minutes: April 3, April 10: Approved H.H. – L.K.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Mike and Sherry Macfarlane. Keeping us up to date on Sherry’s progress at Mayo Clinic.
Discussions and activities:
1. As previously announced, Mike and Sherry Macfarlane are down at Mayo Clinic where Sherry has been diagnosed with cancer. They will remain there for the rest of this month while she undergoes chemo. They are making arrangements to complete the treatments in Marinette which will save on their expenses and travel.
2. Mary discussed the Fran Cannon Firecracker 4th of July 5 mile Run and Walk and the new Fun Run for the kids. The shirts will be red and have been ordered. The Key Clubs should be able to help us with the children’s Fun Run and lead the way.
3. We will be Back Packing today at 3:00. Now we are down to only having 6 more meal deliveries left in the school year. Today we will be visited by Becky from Feeding America who is touring the U.P. for their program.
4. We moved to add Al Stotz to the signature list on our Bay Bank checking account. L.K. – M.L.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
April 18, 12:00 noon, AKtion Club, Bonifas Fine Art Center
May 5, Adopt a Highway 2:00
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
April 10, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Our prayers go out for Mike and Sherry!
In Attendance: Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Mary LaFave, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: None
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. As announced in a previous email, Mike and Sherry Macfarlane are down at Mayo Clinic where Sherry has been diagnosed with cancer. They will remain there for another month while she undergoes chemo. No new information has been received.
2. Mary discussed the Fran Cannon Firecracker 4th of July 5 mile Run and Walk and the new Fun Run for the kids. The shirts will be red and have been ordered. Mary just needs the officers to finish the form for the city and then turn it in. Thank you, Mary!
3.We are back on schedule for our Back packing today. Now we are down to only having 7 more meal deliveries left in the school year. This will affect our ordering.
4. We will be having the new Gladstone Key Club officers as our program next week. Please try to be in attendance to welcome them.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
April 17, Gladstone Key Club will be attending.
May 5, Adopt a Highway 2:00
April 10, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Our prayers go out for Mike and Sherry!
In Attendance: Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Mary LaFave, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: None
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. As announced in a previous email, Mike and Sherry Macfarlane are down at Mayo Clinic where Sherry has been diagnosed with cancer. They will remain there for another month while she undergoes chemo. No new information has been received.
2. Mary discussed the Fran Cannon Firecracker 4th of July 5 mile Run and Walk and the new Fun Run for the kids. The shirts will be red and have been ordered. Mary just needs the officers to finish the form for the city and then turn it in. Thank you, Mary!
3.We are back on schedule for our Back packing today. Now we are down to only having 7 more meal deliveries left in the school year. This will affect our ordering.
4. We will be having the new Gladstone Key Club officers as our program next week. Please try to be in attendance to welcome them.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
April 17, Gladstone Key Club will be attending.
May 5, Adopt a Highway 2:00
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
April 3, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Back packing today, back on schedule.
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved as corrected, T.T – A.S.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. We are back on schedule for our Back packing today. We have made some adjustments due to due to illnesses in our packing committee. We are also aware of only having 8 more meal deliveries left in the school year. This will affect our ordering. The truck was unable to stop at Gladstone yesterday so that we had to meet it in Escanaba.
2. Mary discussed the Fran Cannon Firecracker 4th of July 5 mile Run and Walk and the new Fun Run for the kids. Tom was able to come up with a race route for the kids’ race. We would probably start it after the main race to reduce the confusion. We will contact the Key Clubs to see if they can supply some people to run as leaders so that the group will remain on the proper route. Thank you, Tom!
3. We acknowledged that next week we may be missing key people at meeting time. Howard volunteered to run the meeting for us.
4. We will be having the new Gladstone Key Club officers as our program next week. Please try to be in attendance as we will be missing some of our regular attendees.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
April 10, Gladstone Key Club will be attending.
May 5, Adopt a Highway 2:00
April 3, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Back packing today, back on schedule.
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved as corrected, T.T – A.S.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. We are back on schedule for our Back packing today. We have made some adjustments due to due to illnesses in our packing committee. We are also aware of only having 8 more meal deliveries left in the school year. This will affect our ordering. The truck was unable to stop at Gladstone yesterday so that we had to meet it in Escanaba.
2. Mary discussed the Fran Cannon Firecracker 4th of July 5 mile Run and Walk and the new Fun Run for the kids. Tom was able to come up with a race route for the kids’ race. We would probably start it after the main race to reduce the confusion. We will contact the Key Clubs to see if they can supply some people to run as leaders so that the group will remain on the proper route. Thank you, Tom!
3. We acknowledged that next week we may be missing key people at meeting time. Howard volunteered to run the meeting for us.
4. We will be having the new Gladstone Key Club officers as our program next week. Please try to be in attendance as we will be missing some of our regular attendees.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
April 10, Gladstone Key Club will be attending.
May 5, Adopt a Highway 2:00
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
March 27, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Spring Break is here…no back backing today!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved, L.K. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. It is Spring Break at the schools, so we will have no back backing today.
2. Mary discussed the Fran Cannon Firecracker 4th of July 5 mile Run and Walk and the new Fun Run for the kids. She said that it was decided that we use the green shirts this year. We discussed changing the race route if construction has started on the “9th Street Project”. We would use 10th Street instead.
3. We discussed the article in the newspaper about the Back Pack program and wished that our two Key Clubs had put pictures and articles in about their accomplishments and DCON.
4. We discussed having the International Kiwanis President being in our district next year an if he should come here in the Fall, maybe to our BBQ?
Ken Benson, Secretary.
May 5, Adopt a Highway 2:00
March 27, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Spring Break is here…no back backing today!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved, L.K. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. It is Spring Break at the schools, so we will have no back backing today.
2. Mary discussed the Fran Cannon Firecracker 4th of July 5 mile Run and Walk and the new Fun Run for the kids. She said that it was decided that we use the green shirts this year. We discussed changing the race route if construction has started on the “9th Street Project”. We would use 10th Street instead.
3. We discussed the article in the newspaper about the Back Pack program and wished that our two Key Clubs had put pictures and articles in about their accomplishments and DCON.
4. We discussed having the International Kiwanis President being in our district next year an if he should come here in the Fall, maybe to our BBQ?
Ken Benson, Secretary.
May 5, Adopt a Highway 2:00
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
March 20, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Spring has Sprung!
Both of our Key Clubs and the Bravebots have an outstanding week-end!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Paul Angsten, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Mary LaFave, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved, L.K. – A.S.
Treasurer’s Report: A.S – M.A.
Correspondence: An inquiry from Joan Grair Gillespie about attending our Back Pack packing.
Discussions and activities:
1. The Feed America truck came directly to the Gladstone High School. This our second delivery directly to the school. The semi backed up to the door and we took the shipment directly in to the school. It worked perfect! We meet today at 3:00 to pack boxes. We hope to meet Joan there, who wrote to us in our website. We will pack more items since this coming week will be their Spring Break.
2. Mary handed out new forms for the Fran Cannon Firecracker 4th of July 5 mile Run and Walk and the new Fun Run for the kids. She showed us sample shirts. The Kids’ Run will be for 12 and under. We have left over medals that we can rename for the children’s race. We decided to order 50 kids’ shirts and not put a year on them. We will ask Bink’s if they would like to choose the color since they make such a large donation and would probably prefer a particular color.
3. Well last week-end the Key Club DCON was down in Green Bay. We can be very proud of our two clubs. They both took top honors. Gladstone was 1st place in the “Best Club Video” category. (By the way, one of his video’s features was our “Back Pack” program.) Gladstone’s Keeley Angsten, Paul’s niece, was one of the Talent Shows finalist and performed at our evening banquet. Rapid River Key Club won the prestigious “Diamond Distinguished Club” patch along with their president becoming a Distinguished President!
4. Mike Macfarlane reported on the Brovebots week end. WOW! They almost had 1st place! Due to a judging error of a -3 points they finished only 2 points behind the 1st place team! That was close! (By the way, between our two Key Clubs the Bravebots, and the Junior High Olympiad our club invested $5,400 in the support of our local youth! ... We invest in our future!)
Ken Benson, Secretary.
March 25 – 29, Gladstone School’s Spring Break, no Back Pack packing
May 5, Adopt a Highway 2:00
March 20, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Spring has Sprung!
Both of our Key Clubs and the Bravebots have an outstanding week-end!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Paul Angsten, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Mary LaFave, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved, L.K. – A.S.
Treasurer’s Report: A.S – M.A.
Correspondence: An inquiry from Joan Grair Gillespie about attending our Back Pack packing.
Discussions and activities:
1. The Feed America truck came directly to the Gladstone High School. This our second delivery directly to the school. The semi backed up to the door and we took the shipment directly in to the school. It worked perfect! We meet today at 3:00 to pack boxes. We hope to meet Joan there, who wrote to us in our website. We will pack more items since this coming week will be their Spring Break.
2. Mary handed out new forms for the Fran Cannon Firecracker 4th of July 5 mile Run and Walk and the new Fun Run for the kids. She showed us sample shirts. The Kids’ Run will be for 12 and under. We have left over medals that we can rename for the children’s race. We decided to order 50 kids’ shirts and not put a year on them. We will ask Bink’s if they would like to choose the color since they make such a large donation and would probably prefer a particular color.
3. Well last week-end the Key Club DCON was down in Green Bay. We can be very proud of our two clubs. They both took top honors. Gladstone was 1st place in the “Best Club Video” category. (By the way, one of his video’s features was our “Back Pack” program.) Gladstone’s Keeley Angsten, Paul’s niece, was one of the Talent Shows finalist and performed at our evening banquet. Rapid River Key Club won the prestigious “Diamond Distinguished Club” patch along with their president becoming a Distinguished President!
4. Mike Macfarlane reported on the Brovebots week end. WOW! They almost had 1st place! Due to a judging error of a -3 points they finished only 2 points behind the 1st place team! That was close! (By the way, between our two Key Clubs the Bravebots, and the Junior High Olympiad our club invested $5,400 in the support of our local youth! ... We invest in our future!)
Ken Benson, Secretary.
March 25 – 29, Gladstone School’s Spring Break, no Back Pack packing
May 5, Adopt a Highway 2:00
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
March 13, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Icy, icy, icy!
Watch your step! Reading Buddies was canceled due to an icy parking lot.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, , Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved, M.L. – M.A.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: A lost thank you from Kiwanis Club of Port St Joe and the Students of their Schools for our donation for their Hurricane disaster, postmarked Nov. 6, 2018.
Discussions and activities:
1. The Feed America truck came directly to the Gladstone High School, which was great. But they somehow put our apples and oranges on the bottom of the pallet so that the boxes were a little crushed. But we have saved them. Phew! Meet today at 3:00 to pack boxes.
2. Mary handed out new forms for the Fran Cannon Firecracker 4th of July 5 mile Run and Walk and the new Fun Run for the kids. We discussed shirts and options for all of the races. The Kids’ run will be for 12 and under. Allan brought news that the Besse group was going to donate $1000 to cover the expense of Superior Timing. Wow! Thankyou Al and thank you Besse!
3. Well this s the week end of the Key Club DCON down in Green Bay. Thank you Marilyn and Ken for Chaperoning again this year. We are sending over 80 students down this year. Even though the DCON is a major part of our budget, we feel it is a great investment in our youth. Our two clubs make up the largest contingency represented at the Key Club DCON for all of Wisconsin Upper Michigan District.
4. We discussed Adopt a Highway (yes, Adopt a Highway) and chose Sunday, May 5th as our date. The Gladstone High School baseball team wants to help, so we will pick up from 2-3ish. Wow, thank you kids! Now, if the snow will be gone by then!
Ken Benson, Secretary.
March 14-16, Key Club DCON in Green Bay
May 5, Adopt a Highway 2:00
March 13, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Icy, icy, icy!
Watch your step! Reading Buddies was canceled due to an icy parking lot.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, , Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved, M.L. – M.A.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: A lost thank you from Kiwanis Club of Port St Joe and the Students of their Schools for our donation for their Hurricane disaster, postmarked Nov. 6, 2018.
Discussions and activities:
1. The Feed America truck came directly to the Gladstone High School, which was great. But they somehow put our apples and oranges on the bottom of the pallet so that the boxes were a little crushed. But we have saved them. Phew! Meet today at 3:00 to pack boxes.
2. Mary handed out new forms for the Fran Cannon Firecracker 4th of July 5 mile Run and Walk and the new Fun Run for the kids. We discussed shirts and options for all of the races. The Kids’ run will be for 12 and under. Allan brought news that the Besse group was going to donate $1000 to cover the expense of Superior Timing. Wow! Thankyou Al and thank you Besse!
3. Well this s the week end of the Key Club DCON down in Green Bay. Thank you Marilyn and Ken for Chaperoning again this year. We are sending over 80 students down this year. Even though the DCON is a major part of our budget, we feel it is a great investment in our youth. Our two clubs make up the largest contingency represented at the Key Club DCON for all of Wisconsin Upper Michigan District.
4. We discussed Adopt a Highway (yes, Adopt a Highway) and chose Sunday, May 5th as our date. The Gladstone High School baseball team wants to help, so we will pick up from 2-3ish. Wow, thank you kids! Now, if the snow will be gone by then!
Ken Benson, Secretary.
March 14-16, Key Club DCON in Green Bay
May 5, Adopt a Highway 2:00
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
March 6, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Cold, Cold, Cold!
Day-light Saving this week end! Put you clocks ahead!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: 2/20/19 and 2/27/19, H.H. – L.K.
Treasurer’s Report: A.S. – M.L.
Correspondence: Cost report for upcoming Key Club DCON from Gladstone and Rapid River Key Clubs.
Discussions and activities:
1. The Feed America truck came directly to the Gladstone High School Tuesday so that we did not have to send trucks to Escanaba this time. Worked out GREAT! They will charge us an extra $50 for the unscheduled stop, but it is well worth it! They backed the truck right up to the door and we took it directly in to the room. We will purchase a second “hand truck” for easier unloading. We will be doing our regular “back packing” at 3:00 today.
2. Mary handed out new forms for the Fran Cannon Firecracker 4th of July 5 mile Run and Walk and the new Fun Run for the kids. We discussed shirts and options for all of the races.
3. We discussed the expenses of the Key Club DCON coming up next week. Even though the DCON is a major part of our budget, we feel it is a great investment in our youth. Our two clubs make up the largest contingency represented at the Key Club DCON for all of Wisconsin Upper Michigan District.
4. We reviewed our budget again, holding some of our donations until after the Fran Cannon Firecracker 5 mile race.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
March 10, Daylight Savings time. “Spring ahead!”
March 14-16, Key Club DCON in Green Bay
March 6, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Cold, Cold, Cold!
Day-light Saving this week end! Put you clocks ahead!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: 2/20/19 and 2/27/19, H.H. – L.K.
Treasurer’s Report: A.S. – M.L.
Correspondence: Cost report for upcoming Key Club DCON from Gladstone and Rapid River Key Clubs.
Discussions and activities:
1. The Feed America truck came directly to the Gladstone High School Tuesday so that we did not have to send trucks to Escanaba this time. Worked out GREAT! They will charge us an extra $50 for the unscheduled stop, but it is well worth it! They backed the truck right up to the door and we took it directly in to the room. We will purchase a second “hand truck” for easier unloading. We will be doing our regular “back packing” at 3:00 today.
2. Mary handed out new forms for the Fran Cannon Firecracker 4th of July 5 mile Run and Walk and the new Fun Run for the kids. We discussed shirts and options for all of the races.
3. We discussed the expenses of the Key Club DCON coming up next week. Even though the DCON is a major part of our budget, we feel it is a great investment in our youth. Our two clubs make up the largest contingency represented at the Key Club DCON for all of Wisconsin Upper Michigan District.
4. We reviewed our budget again, holding some of our donations until after the Fran Cannon Firecracker 5 mile race.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
March 10, Daylight Savings time. “Spring ahead!”
March 14-16, Key Club DCON in Green Bay
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
February 27, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Snow, snow, snow!
Welcome back Larry!
Today was Robotics at the Gladstone High School.
Go Bravebots!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Al Stotz,
Minutes: None
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. We were introduced to this year’s robotic challenge. Once again, the team has come up with improvements that make it easier to compete. One thing was finding a lighter metal for construction of the robot’s frame. Another was an improved brushless motor that was much lighter, and other tricks they have picked up over the year. This year Escanaba will not be hosting a tournament so that the closest one is Kingsford. As always, each year brings new challenges and graduated team members that were key to last years success. Also, this year the team is smaller due to Tim Barron’s retirement. Yes, there were advantages for him to be teaching at the school in the past years, students could tie the classroom to robotics and both would benefit.
2. After many cancelations due to snow/ice/ and ½ days to alter our schedule, our “Back Pack” program is still back on track and we will be packing today, Wednesday, at 3:00.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
March 14-16, Key Club DCON in Green Bay
February 27, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Snow, snow, snow!
Welcome back Larry!
Today was Robotics at the Gladstone High School.
Go Bravebots!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Al Stotz,
Minutes: None
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. We were introduced to this year’s robotic challenge. Once again, the team has come up with improvements that make it easier to compete. One thing was finding a lighter metal for construction of the robot’s frame. Another was an improved brushless motor that was much lighter, and other tricks they have picked up over the year. This year Escanaba will not be hosting a tournament so that the closest one is Kingsford. As always, each year brings new challenges and graduated team members that were key to last years success. Also, this year the team is smaller due to Tim Barron’s retirement. Yes, there were advantages for him to be teaching at the school in the past years, students could tie the classroom to robotics and both would benefit.
2. After many cancelations due to snow/ice/ and ½ days to alter our schedule, our “Back Pack” program is still back on track and we will be packing today, Wednesday, at 3:00.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
March 14-16, Key Club DCON in Green Bay
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
February 20, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Welcome back Larry!
Robotics at the High School for next week’s meeting!
Congratulations to our club! (see below)
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved, A.S. – T.T.
Treasurer’s Report: H.H. – T.T.
Correspondence: Thank you from the Girl Scouts for our donation to the Thanksgiving dinner. Thank you from “Kids’ Fishing Day” for our donation. Thank you from Bay Cliff for our donation.
Discussions and activities:
1. Discussion on our finances and future payments and donations. We decided to divide the DCON total for the two schools equally (per student) between them …making sure that we pay for the club’s expenses (Marilyn Albrecht and Ken Benson’s rooms) before we divide the remainder. Since the Science Olympiad program in the Gladstone High School has been suspended, and that the middle school’s program has qualified to go to the finals, we will donate the High School’s $200 to the Junior High, making their total $400. . (A.S. – H.H.)
2. This last week end was the Kiwanis Midyear Conference in Appleton WI. Our Club was very fortunate in earning 3 awards. The First award was for having the largest increase in membership in our Division. The second award was for being one of the 52 clubs in our Kiwanis District to become a “Distinguished Club”. The third was from a drawing of those 52 distinguished clubs for the grand prize of $1000. Yes, our name was picked and Ken brought home a check for $1000.00 made out to our Kiwanis club! CONGRATULATIONS GLADSTONE-RAPID RIVER KIWANIS! Ken also purchased a sign “Kiwanis is Serving Here” to be put out wherever we are working. The cost of the Kiwanis promoting sign was $5. It was moved that we put the money in our administrative account since this was a Kiwanis generated sum. (A.S. – M.L.) It was also moved that the club reimburse Ken for his expenses for representing us in Appleton using IRS rare for mileage. (H.H. – M.M.)
3. We discussed the Nature Preserve project after a meeting where we were represented by Howard, Tom and Mike Albrecht. The Conservation District is now the owner of the Gladstone Outdoor Classroom project on North 15th Street. Rory would like to complete the project this year. This may not be achievable based on the amount of money remaining in its account and the number of projects to yet be completed.
4. After many cancelations due to snow/ice/ and ½ days to alter our schedule, our “Back Pack” program is back on track and we will again be packing today, Wednesday, at 3:00.
5. The Fran Cannon 4th of July race was discussed. We would like to add a one-mile children’s race to be run at the same time we run the 5-mile race. We discussed it’s routing and would like to start both races at the same time and end them at the same Finish Line. We would also like to offer opportunities to sponsor the Superior Chip Timing to our local businesses.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
February 21, AKtion Club at the Bonifas Fine Art Center. 12: noon
February 27, Robotics at the Gladstone High School. 7:00 a.m.
March 14-16, Key Club DCON in Green Bay
February 20, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Welcome back Larry!
Robotics at the High School for next week’s meeting!
Congratulations to our club! (see below)
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved, A.S. – T.T.
Treasurer’s Report: H.H. – T.T.
Correspondence: Thank you from the Girl Scouts for our donation to the Thanksgiving dinner. Thank you from “Kids’ Fishing Day” for our donation. Thank you from Bay Cliff for our donation.
Discussions and activities:
1. Discussion on our finances and future payments and donations. We decided to divide the DCON total for the two schools equally (per student) between them …making sure that we pay for the club’s expenses (Marilyn Albrecht and Ken Benson’s rooms) before we divide the remainder. Since the Science Olympiad program in the Gladstone High School has been suspended, and that the middle school’s program has qualified to go to the finals, we will donate the High School’s $200 to the Junior High, making their total $400. . (A.S. – H.H.)
2. This last week end was the Kiwanis Midyear Conference in Appleton WI. Our Club was very fortunate in earning 3 awards. The First award was for having the largest increase in membership in our Division. The second award was for being one of the 52 clubs in our Kiwanis District to become a “Distinguished Club”. The third was from a drawing of those 52 distinguished clubs for the grand prize of $1000. Yes, our name was picked and Ken brought home a check for $1000.00 made out to our Kiwanis club! CONGRATULATIONS GLADSTONE-RAPID RIVER KIWANIS! Ken also purchased a sign “Kiwanis is Serving Here” to be put out wherever we are working. The cost of the Kiwanis promoting sign was $5. It was moved that we put the money in our administrative account since this was a Kiwanis generated sum. (A.S. – M.L.) It was also moved that the club reimburse Ken for his expenses for representing us in Appleton using IRS rare for mileage. (H.H. – M.M.)
3. We discussed the Nature Preserve project after a meeting where we were represented by Howard, Tom and Mike Albrecht. The Conservation District is now the owner of the Gladstone Outdoor Classroom project on North 15th Street. Rory would like to complete the project this year. This may not be achievable based on the amount of money remaining in its account and the number of projects to yet be completed.
4. After many cancelations due to snow/ice/ and ½ days to alter our schedule, our “Back Pack” program is back on track and we will again be packing today, Wednesday, at 3:00.
5. The Fran Cannon 4th of July race was discussed. We would like to add a one-mile children’s race to be run at the same time we run the 5-mile race. We discussed it’s routing and would like to start both races at the same time and end them at the same Finish Line. We would also like to offer opportunities to sponsor the Superior Chip Timing to our local businesses.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
February 21, AKtion Club at the Bonifas Fine Art Center. 12: noon
February 27, Robotics at the Gladstone High School. 7:00 a.m.
March 14-16, Key Club DCON in Green Bay
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
February 6, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Yes, we did meet!
Next week we will meet at the United Methodist Church!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guest: Julie Mallard
Minutes: Approved, Marilyn A. - T.T.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Email from Doug Smith, representative of Landscape Structures, regarding Cameron School play ground equipment.
Discussions and activities:
1. Julie Mallard from the United Way was our speaker today. The organization started back in 1943 under a different name and became the United Way in 1963. She talked to us about the Dollly Parton “Imagination Library which gives out free books that give children a literacy boost in school and beyond. They also sponsor the RSVP Reading Buddies program, Salvation Army Friendship Kitchen, Bay Cliff Health Camp, Alzheimer’s Association, Big Brothers Big Sisters, welcome newborns and many other programs. This year they gave out their first Education Mini Grants. We awarded United Way with a $500 check.
2. With no school today due to the snow storm, we will pack meals for the Back Pack Program at 1:00 today. We still have quite a few left over due to the ice storms last week.
3. We discussed the Nature Preserve project.
4. We will send a basket to Midyear Conference in Appleton on the 16th. Ken and Melissa will represent our club.
5. Due to Hope at the Inn at 1st Lutheran Church we will meet at the Memorial United Methodist Church by McDonalds.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
February 7, AKtion Club at the Bonifas Fine Art Center. 12: noon
February 13, Morning meeting at Memorial United Methodist Church, 7:00 a.m. The 1st Lutheran Church will be housing HATI that week.
February 16, Midyear Conference, Appleton WI
February 21, AKtion Club at the Bonifas Fine Art Center. 12: noon
February 6, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Yes, we did meet!
Next week we will meet at the United Methodist Church!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guest: Julie Mallard
Minutes: Approved, Marilyn A. - T.T.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Email from Doug Smith, representative of Landscape Structures, regarding Cameron School play ground equipment.
Discussions and activities:
1. Julie Mallard from the United Way was our speaker today. The organization started back in 1943 under a different name and became the United Way in 1963. She talked to us about the Dollly Parton “Imagination Library which gives out free books that give children a literacy boost in school and beyond. They also sponsor the RSVP Reading Buddies program, Salvation Army Friendship Kitchen, Bay Cliff Health Camp, Alzheimer’s Association, Big Brothers Big Sisters, welcome newborns and many other programs. This year they gave out their first Education Mini Grants. We awarded United Way with a $500 check.
2. With no school today due to the snow storm, we will pack meals for the Back Pack Program at 1:00 today. We still have quite a few left over due to the ice storms last week.
3. We discussed the Nature Preserve project.
4. We will send a basket to Midyear Conference in Appleton on the 16th. Ken and Melissa will represent our club.
5. Due to Hope at the Inn at 1st Lutheran Church we will meet at the Memorial United Methodist Church by McDonalds.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
February 7, AKtion Club at the Bonifas Fine Art Center. 12: noon
February 13, Morning meeting at Memorial United Methodist Church, 7:00 a.m. The 1st Lutheran Church will be housing HATI that week.
February 16, Midyear Conference, Appleton WI
February 21, AKtion Club at the Bonifas Fine Art Center. 12: noon
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
January 30, 2019
9:00 a.m. (at the High School)
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Brrr, we gathered despite the “wind-chill”!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Mike Macfarlane, Tom Tauzer, Lisa Thomss
Guest: Frank Austin, Jerrod Crow, Barb Tauzer
Minutes: None
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
Welcome back Larry! Larry is still under the hospital’s care, but back at home for preparation for his upcoming surgery.
1. Since there was no school today due to the wind-chill advisory, we gathered today at 9:00 to fill back packs for this week end. We had a great turnout (see above) and were out of there a little after 10. Despite our Rapid River van getting stuck in the snow, (which Mike Albrecht’s 4 wheel drive truck easily pulled out) we enjoyed a work bee mixed with comradery plus muffins and coffee (thanks to Lisa Thomas) and a “Good Bye” to Peggy and Frank who are leaving for a winter retirement vacation.
2. We contacted Kiwanis International about the playground equipment book for the Cameron School playground project. The two pieces of equipment they chose are in that equipment book. Kiwanis is not a financial backer of that book but if the school mentions our backing to the sales person about our Kiwanis being a sponsor, they may be able to arrange a discount or favor. So, it’s worth a try!
3. We received notice that our club was awarded the Distinguished Club award from the Wisconsin Upper Michigan Kiwanis District. It will be awarded to us at the Mid-Year Conference in Appleton, WI on February 16. So, it looks like we should send a delegation to Appleton!
4. Remember, we meet at the Memorial United Methodist Church February 13th at 7:00 a.m.
I guess that’s all for now…Keep warm!
Ken Benson, Secretary.
February 13, Morning meeting at Memorial United Methodist Church, 7:00 a.m. The 1st Lutheran Church will be housing HATI that week.
February 16, Mid-Year Conference, Appleton, WI.
January 30, 2019
9:00 a.m. (at the High School)
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Brrr, we gathered despite the “wind-chill”!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Mike Macfarlane, Tom Tauzer, Lisa Thomss
Guest: Frank Austin, Jerrod Crow, Barb Tauzer
Minutes: None
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
Welcome back Larry! Larry is still under the hospital’s care, but back at home for preparation for his upcoming surgery.
1. Since there was no school today due to the wind-chill advisory, we gathered today at 9:00 to fill back packs for this week end. We had a great turnout (see above) and were out of there a little after 10. Despite our Rapid River van getting stuck in the snow, (which Mike Albrecht’s 4 wheel drive truck easily pulled out) we enjoyed a work bee mixed with comradery plus muffins and coffee (thanks to Lisa Thomas) and a “Good Bye” to Peggy and Frank who are leaving for a winter retirement vacation.
2. We contacted Kiwanis International about the playground equipment book for the Cameron School playground project. The two pieces of equipment they chose are in that equipment book. Kiwanis is not a financial backer of that book but if the school mentions our backing to the sales person about our Kiwanis being a sponsor, they may be able to arrange a discount or favor. So, it’s worth a try!
3. We received notice that our club was awarded the Distinguished Club award from the Wisconsin Upper Michigan Kiwanis District. It will be awarded to us at the Mid-Year Conference in Appleton, WI on February 16. So, it looks like we should send a delegation to Appleton!
4. Remember, we meet at the Memorial United Methodist Church February 13th at 7:00 a.m.
I guess that’s all for now…Keep warm!
Ken Benson, Secretary.
February 13, Morning meeting at Memorial United Methodist Church, 7:00 a.m. The 1st Lutheran Church will be housing HATI that week.
February 16, Mid-Year Conference, Appleton, WI.
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
January 23, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Welcome home, Larry! Get well!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Mike Macfarlane, Lori Neurohr Tom Tauzer
Guest: Patti Stevenson, Courtney Wiltzius
Minutes: Approved, M.M. – M.L. Peggy A. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: H.H. – T.T.
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
Welcome back Larry! Larry is still under the hospital’s care, but back a home for preparation for his upcoming surgery.
1. We had a visit from the Cameron School playground equipment committee members. We discovered that the two pieces of equipment they chose are also in our Kiwanis Playground Equipment book. Ken will contact Kiwanis International to see if we can come up with a more competitive price.
2. We had a long discussion as to how we might add to the Fran Cannon 5-mile Firecracker Run. We are thinking on adding a One Mile race for children under 12. Children’s races are very popular. We are researching how others add this race without altering the main Five Mile race. Peggy Austin will be leaving for the winter and is trying to complete the information sheet before she leaves.
3. Back Pack will be today at 3:00. We unloaded over a ton of food from the Feed America Truck yesterday. Larry and Mike Albrecht will meet at Meijer’s today so that Mike can take over for Larry while he prepares for his surgery.
4. We are checking in to the city’s removal of their Christmas park decorations to coordinate our taking down the lights on our tree.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
February 13, Morning meeting at Memorial United Methodist Church, 7:00 a.m. The 1st Lutheran Church will be housing HATI that week.
January 23, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Welcome home, Larry! Get well!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Mike Macfarlane, Lori Neurohr Tom Tauzer
Guest: Patti Stevenson, Courtney Wiltzius
Minutes: Approved, M.M. – M.L. Peggy A. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: H.H. – T.T.
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
Welcome back Larry! Larry is still under the hospital’s care, but back a home for preparation for his upcoming surgery.
1. We had a visit from the Cameron School playground equipment committee members. We discovered that the two pieces of equipment they chose are also in our Kiwanis Playground Equipment book. Ken will contact Kiwanis International to see if we can come up with a more competitive price.
2. We had a long discussion as to how we might add to the Fran Cannon 5-mile Firecracker Run. We are thinking on adding a One Mile race for children under 12. Children’s races are very popular. We are researching how others add this race without altering the main Five Mile race. Peggy Austin will be leaving for the winter and is trying to complete the information sheet before she leaves.
3. Back Pack will be today at 3:00. We unloaded over a ton of food from the Feed America Truck yesterday. Larry and Mike Albrecht will meet at Meijer’s today so that Mike can take over for Larry while he prepares for his surgery.
4. We are checking in to the city’s removal of their Christmas park decorations to coordinate our taking down the lights on our tree.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
February 13, Morning meeting at Memorial United Methodist Church, 7:00 a.m. The 1st Lutheran Church will be housing HATI that week.
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
January 9, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Happy New Year!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Al Stotz,
Minutes: Approved, L.K. – B.C.
Treasurer’s Report: A.S. – B.C.
Correspondence: A. 1st Lutheran Church, Hope at the Inn on Feb 13. Will be at the church. We should find and alterative location; B. Request from Katie Sinclair to continue to sponsor a defibrillator at the High School; C. Request from Cameron School for financial assistance in up-grading their playground. D. Catalog from Kiwanis International for playground equipment as new Kiwanis focus.
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Pack packing was today at 3:00. Our numbers are now up to 160+. With the new year, we were able to get another grant from Meijer’s which we used for bananas. The Key Club kids really cut out packing time down! Today we finished packing at 3:26 WOW!
2. After reading Katie Sinclair, the school nurse’s letter, we upped our donation from $100 to $165, H.H. – J.G. for the defibrillator at the Gladstone High School. This will cover the increase in costs.
3. Since the Cameron School’s playground project and the new Kiwanis focus is also on playgrounds, Ken brought the Kiwanis catalogs to Lori Neurohr, the Cameron School principal to see if the Kiwanis products would help their project. Lori will come to one of our meetings and brief us on her findings.
4. We received an email about the Kiwanis International “Eliminate” project which we have already contributed to in the past couple of years and decided to send the $500 we had budgeted earlier to donate.
5. The Honor and Remembrance Lights are still lit and have added a nice touch to Van Cleve park. So far, the total collected is $425 and is posted on our website. We are planning on keeping it lit until the city takes theirs down.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
February 13, Morning meeting at Memorial Methodist Church, 7:00 a.m.
January 9, 2019
7:00 a.m.
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Happy New Year!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Al Stotz,
Minutes: Approved, L.K. – B.C.
Treasurer’s Report: A.S. – B.C.
Correspondence: A. 1st Lutheran Church, Hope at the Inn on Feb 13. Will be at the church. We should find and alterative location; B. Request from Katie Sinclair to continue to sponsor a defibrillator at the High School; C. Request from Cameron School for financial assistance in up-grading their playground. D. Catalog from Kiwanis International for playground equipment as new Kiwanis focus.
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Pack packing was today at 3:00. Our numbers are now up to 160+. With the new year, we were able to get another grant from Meijer’s which we used for bananas. The Key Club kids really cut out packing time down! Today we finished packing at 3:26 WOW!
2. After reading Katie Sinclair, the school nurse’s letter, we upped our donation from $100 to $165, H.H. – J.G. for the defibrillator at the Gladstone High School. This will cover the increase in costs.
3. Since the Cameron School’s playground project and the new Kiwanis focus is also on playgrounds, Ken brought the Kiwanis catalogs to Lori Neurohr, the Cameron School principal to see if the Kiwanis products would help their project. Lori will come to one of our meetings and brief us on her findings.
4. We received an email about the Kiwanis International “Eliminate” project which we have already contributed to in the past couple of years and decided to send the $500 we had budgeted earlier to donate.
5. The Honor and Remembrance Lights are still lit and have added a nice touch to Van Cleve park. So far, the total collected is $425 and is posted on our website. We are planning on keeping it lit until the city takes theirs down.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
February 13, Morning meeting at Memorial Methodist Church, 7:00 a.m.
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
December 12, 2018
7:00 a.m.
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Christmas breakfast NEXT WEEK! Did you sign up?
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Mark Polega, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved, A.S. – L.K.
Treasurer’s Report: Mike also presented a listing of past donations and a proposal for future donations that he and Al Stotz compiled. After discussion and alterations their proposal was accepted. H.H. – A. S.
Correspondence: An offer from the Salvation Army to double our donation.
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Packs are still on our Wednesday schedule. We will meet today at 3:00 and next week at 3:00. We will also pack at 3:00 on January 2, though we will not have our regular meeting that morning.
2. Last week end’s ringing of the Salvation Army bell went very well minus a little glitch when they forgot to bring us a bucket on Saturday morning. After many phone calls, we were finally able to reach Major Hansen and our Yellow “Pat’s Food Bag” was replaced with an authentic Salvation Army red bucket at about 11:30. It was great to be able to ring with the Key Clubs, though at times it did get a little crowded.
3. Next week is Christmas Breakfast for December 19 for our regular meeting at 7:00 a.m. The Ladies of the 1st Lutheran Church in Gladstone have provided this for us in the past and we are looking forward to having it again this year. Please try to attend with your spouse and also please inform me of your intentions so that I can let the ladies know how many people to prepare for. We are looking forward to having Key Club students there from both Rapid River and Gladstone along with the other special guests. Don Brunelle was volunteered to clean up.
4. Brenda brought 2 cases of boxes of Sayklly’s chocolates that we will be giving out to our AKtion Club and people from the schools and cities that have been aiding us in our projects.
5. We discussed options of helping the Gladstone Band to purchase instruments and suggested to have Gina Anderson come and present to our club.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
December 19, Christmas Party, 1st Lutheran Church, Gladstone, 7:00 a.m.
December 20, 12 noon, AKtion Club Christmas Party at the Bonifas Fine Arts Center
December 26, No meeting….MERRY CHRISTMAS!
January 2, No meeting….HAPPY NEW YEAR!
January 2, Pack Back Packs at 3:00 at the Gladstone High School.
December 12, 2018
7:00 a.m.
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Christmas breakfast NEXT WEEK! Did you sign up?
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Mark Polega, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved, A.S. – L.K.
Treasurer’s Report: Mike also presented a listing of past donations and a proposal for future donations that he and Al Stotz compiled. After discussion and alterations their proposal was accepted. H.H. – A. S.
Correspondence: An offer from the Salvation Army to double our donation.
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Packs are still on our Wednesday schedule. We will meet today at 3:00 and next week at 3:00. We will also pack at 3:00 on January 2, though we will not have our regular meeting that morning.
2. Last week end’s ringing of the Salvation Army bell went very well minus a little glitch when they forgot to bring us a bucket on Saturday morning. After many phone calls, we were finally able to reach Major Hansen and our Yellow “Pat’s Food Bag” was replaced with an authentic Salvation Army red bucket at about 11:30. It was great to be able to ring with the Key Clubs, though at times it did get a little crowded.
3. Next week is Christmas Breakfast for December 19 for our regular meeting at 7:00 a.m. The Ladies of the 1st Lutheran Church in Gladstone have provided this for us in the past and we are looking forward to having it again this year. Please try to attend with your spouse and also please inform me of your intentions so that I can let the ladies know how many people to prepare for. We are looking forward to having Key Club students there from both Rapid River and Gladstone along with the other special guests. Don Brunelle was volunteered to clean up.
4. Brenda brought 2 cases of boxes of Sayklly’s chocolates that we will be giving out to our AKtion Club and people from the schools and cities that have been aiding us in our projects.
5. We discussed options of helping the Gladstone Band to purchase instruments and suggested to have Gina Anderson come and present to our club.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
December 19, Christmas Party, 1st Lutheran Church, Gladstone, 7:00 a.m.
December 20, 12 noon, AKtion Club Christmas Party at the Bonifas Fine Arts Center
December 26, No meeting….MERRY CHRISTMAS!
January 2, No meeting….HAPPY NEW YEAR!
January 2, Pack Back Packs at 3:00 at the Gladstone High School.
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
December 5, 2018
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
Bell ringing this weekend!
Remember to sign up for our Christmas Breakfast on the 19th!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Mike Macfarlane, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved, Marilyn A. – A.S.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Karla Lehmann from Northern Michigan Mobile Child Advocacy Center (NMMAC), thanking us for our donation of Teddy Bears, and blankets for the children that they service keeping them safe and free from harm. A letter from Kathy Becker from Delta County College Access Network (DCCAN) informing us of their program and the students they service. Last year 2500 career conversations were documented with over 20 organizations involved.
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Packs are back on our Wednesday schedule. Today at 3:00 only 3 of our club were there, but our Key Club members again came out in force and had us out of there in no time. Thanks to Brenda, Tom Howard and Al our Tuesday West Michigan Feed America pick up went smoothly even though the truck’s lift was broken.
2. This week end will be our Salvation Army Bell ringing schedule on Friday and Saturday at Pat’s IGA. We will be sharing this opportunity with our two Key Clubs. It is always an enjoyable time ringing with them. (Schedule attached.)
3. We have scheduled a Christmas Breakfast for December 19 for our regular meeting at 7:00 a.m. The Ladies of the 1st Lutheran Church in Gladstone have provided this for us in the past and we are looking forward to having it again this year. Please try to attend with your spouse and also please inform me of your intentions so that I can let the ladies know how many people to prepare for. We are looking forward to having Key Club students there from both Rapid River and Gladstone along with the other special guests. Don Brunelle was volunteered to clean up.
4. Brenda brought 2 cases of boxes of Sayklly’s chocolates that we will be giving out to our AKtion Club and people from the schools and cities that have been aiding us in our projects.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
December 6, 12 noon, AKtion Club at the Bonifas Fine Arts Center
December 7, Salvation Army Bell Ringing at Pat’s IGA (4:00 pm to 8:00 pm)
December 8, Salvation Army Bell Ringing at Pat’s IGA (10:00 am to 8:00 pm)
December 19, Christmas Party, 1st Lutheran Church, Gladstone, 7:00 a.m.
December 20, 12 noon, AKtion Club Christmas Party at the Bonifas Fine Arts Center
December 26, No meeting….MERRY CHRISTMAS!
January 2, No meeting….HAPPY NEW YEAR!
December 5, 2018
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
Bell ringing this weekend!
Remember to sign up for our Christmas Breakfast on the 19th!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Mike Macfarlane, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved, Marilyn A. – A.S.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Karla Lehmann from Northern Michigan Mobile Child Advocacy Center (NMMAC), thanking us for our donation of Teddy Bears, and blankets for the children that they service keeping them safe and free from harm. A letter from Kathy Becker from Delta County College Access Network (DCCAN) informing us of their program and the students they service. Last year 2500 career conversations were documented with over 20 organizations involved.
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Packs are back on our Wednesday schedule. Today at 3:00 only 3 of our club were there, but our Key Club members again came out in force and had us out of there in no time. Thanks to Brenda, Tom Howard and Al our Tuesday West Michigan Feed America pick up went smoothly even though the truck’s lift was broken.
2. This week end will be our Salvation Army Bell ringing schedule on Friday and Saturday at Pat’s IGA. We will be sharing this opportunity with our two Key Clubs. It is always an enjoyable time ringing with them. (Schedule attached.)
3. We have scheduled a Christmas Breakfast for December 19 for our regular meeting at 7:00 a.m. The Ladies of the 1st Lutheran Church in Gladstone have provided this for us in the past and we are looking forward to having it again this year. Please try to attend with your spouse and also please inform me of your intentions so that I can let the ladies know how many people to prepare for. We are looking forward to having Key Club students there from both Rapid River and Gladstone along with the other special guests. Don Brunelle was volunteered to clean up.
4. Brenda brought 2 cases of boxes of Sayklly’s chocolates that we will be giving out to our AKtion Club and people from the schools and cities that have been aiding us in our projects.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
December 6, 12 noon, AKtion Club at the Bonifas Fine Arts Center
December 7, Salvation Army Bell Ringing at Pat’s IGA (4:00 pm to 8:00 pm)
December 8, Salvation Army Bell Ringing at Pat’s IGA (10:00 am to 8:00 pm)
December 19, Christmas Party, 1st Lutheran Church, Gladstone, 7:00 a.m.
December 20, 12 noon, AKtion Club Christmas Party at the Bonifas Fine Arts Center
December 26, No meeting….MERRY CHRISTMAS!
January 2, No meeting….HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
November 28, 2018
7:00 a.m.
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Remember to sign up for our Christmas Breakfast on the 19th!
And for “Bell Ringing” on the 7th and 8th!
In Attendance: Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Mark Polega, Al Stotz,
Minutes: Approved, A.S. – H.H..
Treasurer’s Report: B.C. – J. G.
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Packs will be back on our Wednesday schedule. See you there at 3:00 today. Larry will be gone next Tuesday, December 4, for food pick up. We will need extra vehicles due to a large order from the Food Bank. We hope the food truck will be there around 1:00.
2. The “Old Fashioned Christmas” last Friday was a huge success! Thanks to Brenda and all of her organizational skills, everything went smoothly. We probably had our largest crowd ever. The long line to see Santa stretched out into the street from the Rialto Center from 5:30 all the way to 8:00, so our “Make it and Take it” was a huge success keeping the children occupied while a parent kept their place in line. This was followed by Santa visiting the Beach House for our Christmas tree lighting at 8:30. We had several Gladstone High School students help us with our Christmas spirit by singing carols before and during Santa’s visit. The Honor and Remembrance lights are starting to sell. We are up to $280. If you need some to sell (or buy), you can contact Larry Kirschner or me and we will get them to you.
3. We have scheduled a Christmas Breakfast for December 19 for our regular meeting at 7:00 a.m. The Ladies of the 1st Lutheran Church in Gladstone have provided this for us in the past and we are looking forward to having it again this year. Please try to attend with your spouse and also let me know of your intentions so that I can let the ladies know how many people to prepare for. We are looking forward to having Key Club students there from both Rapid River and Gladstone along with the Salvation Army Captain, Ralph Hansen, the pastor of 1st Lutheran Church, Tom Otis, and Linda Klope, who has been working on equipment for our Back Pack work room.
4. Remember, we are ringing the bell for the Salvation Army next week end, the 7th and 8th. Friday has filled up, but Saturday needs people from 2:00 until 7:00 p.m. Plrease let me know what time to put you down for. It is always great fun to ring with the Key Club students.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
December 7 and 8, Salvation Army Bell Ringing at Pat’s IGA
December 19, Christmas Party, 1st Lutheran Church, Gladstone, 7:00 a.m.
December 26, No meeting….MERRY CHRISTMAS!
January 2, ??? (We forgot to discuss this date)
November 28, 2018
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
Remember to sign up for our Christmas Breakfast on the 19th!
And for “Bell Ringing” on the 7th and 8th!
In Attendance: Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Mark Polega, Al Stotz,
Minutes: Approved, A.S. – H.H..
Treasurer’s Report: B.C. – J. G.
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Packs will be back on our Wednesday schedule. See you there at 3:00 today. Larry will be gone next Tuesday, December 4, for food pick up. We will need extra vehicles due to a large order from the Food Bank. We hope the food truck will be there around 1:00.
2. The “Old Fashioned Christmas” last Friday was a huge success! Thanks to Brenda and all of her organizational skills, everything went smoothly. We probably had our largest crowd ever. The long line to see Santa stretched out into the street from the Rialto Center from 5:30 all the way to 8:00, so our “Make it and Take it” was a huge success keeping the children occupied while a parent kept their place in line. This was followed by Santa visiting the Beach House for our Christmas tree lighting at 8:30. We had several Gladstone High School students help us with our Christmas spirit by singing carols before and during Santa’s visit. The Honor and Remembrance lights are starting to sell. We are up to $280. If you need some to sell (or buy), you can contact Larry Kirschner or me and we will get them to you.
3. We have scheduled a Christmas Breakfast for December 19 for our regular meeting at 7:00 a.m. The Ladies of the 1st Lutheran Church in Gladstone have provided this for us in the past and we are looking forward to having it again this year. Please try to attend with your spouse and also let me know of your intentions so that I can let the ladies know how many people to prepare for. We are looking forward to having Key Club students there from both Rapid River and Gladstone along with the Salvation Army Captain, Ralph Hansen, the pastor of 1st Lutheran Church, Tom Otis, and Linda Klope, who has been working on equipment for our Back Pack work room.
4. Remember, we are ringing the bell for the Salvation Army next week end, the 7th and 8th. Friday has filled up, but Saturday needs people from 2:00 until 7:00 p.m. Plrease let me know what time to put you down for. It is always great fun to ring with the Key Club students.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
December 7 and 8, Salvation Army Bell Ringing at Pat’s IGA
December 19, Christmas Party, 1st Lutheran Church, Gladstone, 7:00 a.m.
December 26, No meeting….MERRY CHRISTMAS!
January 2, ??? (We forgot to discuss this date)
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
November 21, 2018
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
Congratulations to Rapid River for winning the State Championship!
Thanksgiving Activities on the 23rd at the Rialto and the Beach House.
In Attendance: Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Lou Martin, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved, A.S. – B.C.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Brave Bots letter with their tentative budget of $52,542, asking for a donation. A follow up bill from Kiwanis International for $2,934 for our annual dues. ( A reminder that we all have to send Mike our dues payment.)
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Packs were packed Monday due to school closures For Thanksgiving Vacation.. Poor turnout of adults, but the day was saved by the Key Club students, thank you! Next week we will be back on our Wednesday schedule. We had an offer from a group of women to donate food items we need. Larry worked with the group on which items we could use.
2. Brenda has ordered Christmas ornaments for the Christmas Make and Take Project for the Old Fashioned Christmas which will run from 5:30 – 8:00 pm on the 23rd. The location this year will be held in the Rialto Center. It has always been a lot of fun to help the children make the “Make and Take” items. Please try and put it in your schedule.
3. We have scheduled a Christmas Breakfast for December 19 for our regular meeting at 7:00 a.m. The Ladies of the 1st Lutheran Church in Gladstone have provided this for us in the past and we are looking forward to having it again this year. Please try to attend with your spouse and also let me know of your intentions so that I can let the ladies know how many people to prepare for. We are looking forward to having Key Club students there from both Rapid River and Gladstone along with the Salvation Army Captain, Ralph Hansen, the pastor of 1st Lutheran Church, Tom Otis, and Linda Klope, who has been working on equipment for our Back Pack work room.
4. Santa is scheduled to be at the Beach House for the lighting of our Christmas tree at 8:30 p.m. on the 23rd. We will have hot chocolate and cookies (Santa’s favorites) at the beach house, Our club will put Ken Myllyla’s name on the list in honor of all he did for the kids of Delta County!
5. The only weekend dates free at Pat’s IGA for Bell ringing was December 7 (3:00 to 8:00p.m) and the 8th (10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.). We will be joined by our two Key Clubs in the ringing which makes the ringing shift an experience to look forward too. I will attach a ringing schedule to this email. Note that this year we are starting at 3:00 on Friday per request of the Salvation Army.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
November 23, Old Fashioned Christmas, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
November 23, Honor and Remembrance Christmas Tree Lighting, 8:30 p.m.
December 7 and 8, Salvation Army Bell Ringing at Pat’s IGA
December 19, Christmas Party, 1st Lutheran Church, Gladstone, 7:00 a.m.
November 21, 2018
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
Congratulations to Rapid River for winning the State Championship!
Thanksgiving Activities on the 23rd at the Rialto and the Beach House.
In Attendance: Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Lou Martin, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved, A.S. – B.C.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Brave Bots letter with their tentative budget of $52,542, asking for a donation. A follow up bill from Kiwanis International for $2,934 for our annual dues. ( A reminder that we all have to send Mike our dues payment.)
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Packs were packed Monday due to school closures For Thanksgiving Vacation.. Poor turnout of adults, but the day was saved by the Key Club students, thank you! Next week we will be back on our Wednesday schedule. We had an offer from a group of women to donate food items we need. Larry worked with the group on which items we could use.
2. Brenda has ordered Christmas ornaments for the Christmas Make and Take Project for the Old Fashioned Christmas which will run from 5:30 – 8:00 pm on the 23rd. The location this year will be held in the Rialto Center. It has always been a lot of fun to help the children make the “Make and Take” items. Please try and put it in your schedule.
3. We have scheduled a Christmas Breakfast for December 19 for our regular meeting at 7:00 a.m. The Ladies of the 1st Lutheran Church in Gladstone have provided this for us in the past and we are looking forward to having it again this year. Please try to attend with your spouse and also let me know of your intentions so that I can let the ladies know how many people to prepare for. We are looking forward to having Key Club students there from both Rapid River and Gladstone along with the Salvation Army Captain, Ralph Hansen, the pastor of 1st Lutheran Church, Tom Otis, and Linda Klope, who has been working on equipment for our Back Pack work room.
4. Santa is scheduled to be at the Beach House for the lighting of our Christmas tree at 8:30 p.m. on the 23rd. We will have hot chocolate and cookies (Santa’s favorites) at the beach house, Our club will put Ken Myllyla’s name on the list in honor of all he did for the kids of Delta County!
5. The only weekend dates free at Pat’s IGA for Bell ringing was December 7 (3:00 to 8:00p.m) and the 8th (10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.). We will be joined by our two Key Clubs in the ringing which makes the ringing shift an experience to look forward too. I will attach a ringing schedule to this email. Note that this year we are starting at 3:00 on Friday per request of the Salvation Army.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
November 23, Old Fashioned Christmas, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
November 23, Honor and Remembrance Christmas Tree Lighting, 8:30 p.m.
December 7 and 8, Salvation Army Bell Ringing at Pat’s IGA
December 19, Christmas Party, 1st Lutheran Church, Gladstone, 7:00 a.m.
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
November 14, 2018
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
Thanksgiving Activities on the 23rd at the Rialto and the Beach House!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin
Minutes: Approved, L.M. – M.M.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved, M.A. – M.L.
Correspondence: A lovely letter and a check for $75 to the Back Pack Program from David Cannon, Caren Nicholas, Colleen Olson, and Carol Beveridge, in honor of their dad Fran Cannon.
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Packs were packed yesterday due to school closures for hunting season. Poor turnout of adults, but the day was saved by the Key Club students, thank you! Next week we will pack on MONDAY the 19th due to early closures for Thanksgiving. Next Tuesday, the 20th, will be a food pick up at the Food Pantry, then again on December 4. We will need extra vehicles on both days.
2. Brenda has ordered Christmas ornaments for the Christmas Make and Take Project for the Old Fashioned Christmas which will run from 5:30 – 8:00 pm on the 23rd. Since Brenda will not be available this year, Shelly Claycomb is the organizer for the event which will bel held in the Rialto Center again this year. It has always been a lot of fun to help the children make the Make and Take items. Please try and put it in your schedule.
3. We have scheduled a Christmas Breakfast for December 19 for our regular meeting at 7:00 a.m. The Ladies of the 1st Lutheran Church in Gladstone have provided this for us in the past and we are looking forward to having it again this year. Please try to attend with your spouse and also let me know of your intentions so that I can let the ladies know how many people to prepare for. We are looking forward to having Key Club students there from both Rapid River and Gladstone along with the Salvation Army Captain, Tom Otis, the pastor of 1st Lutheran, and Linda Klope, who has been working on equipment for our Back Pack work room.
4. Santa is scheduled to be at the Beach House for the lighting of our Christmas tree at 8:30 p.m. on the 23rd. We will have hot chocolate and cookies (Santa’s favorites) at the beach house. The city electric department helped us put lights on the tree and the star on top last Thursday. Thank you Gladstone Electric Department for the use of your lift, it sure makes it easier to get that star on top! Our club will put Matt Houle’s name on the list in honor of all he did for the kids of Gladstone!
5. The only weekend dates free at Pat’s IGA for Bell ringing was December 7 (3:00 to 8:00p.m) and the 8th (10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.). We will be joined by our two Key Clubs in the ringing which makes the ringing shift an experience to look forward too. I will attach a binging schedule to this email. Note that this year we are starting at 3:00 on Friday per request of the Salvation Army.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
November 23, Old Fashioned Christmas, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
November 23, Honor and Remembrance Christmas Tree Lighting, 8:30 p.m.
December 7 and 8, Salvation Army Bell Ringing at Pat’s IGA
December 19, Christmas Party, 1st Lutheran Church, Gladstone, 7:00 a.m.
November 14, 2018
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
Thanksgiving Activities on the 23rd at the Rialto and the Beach House!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin
Minutes: Approved, L.M. – M.M.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved, M.A. – M.L.
Correspondence: A lovely letter and a check for $75 to the Back Pack Program from David Cannon, Caren Nicholas, Colleen Olson, and Carol Beveridge, in honor of their dad Fran Cannon.
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Packs were packed yesterday due to school closures for hunting season. Poor turnout of adults, but the day was saved by the Key Club students, thank you! Next week we will pack on MONDAY the 19th due to early closures for Thanksgiving. Next Tuesday, the 20th, will be a food pick up at the Food Pantry, then again on December 4. We will need extra vehicles on both days.
2. Brenda has ordered Christmas ornaments for the Christmas Make and Take Project for the Old Fashioned Christmas which will run from 5:30 – 8:00 pm on the 23rd. Since Brenda will not be available this year, Shelly Claycomb is the organizer for the event which will bel held in the Rialto Center again this year. It has always been a lot of fun to help the children make the Make and Take items. Please try and put it in your schedule.
3. We have scheduled a Christmas Breakfast for December 19 for our regular meeting at 7:00 a.m. The Ladies of the 1st Lutheran Church in Gladstone have provided this for us in the past and we are looking forward to having it again this year. Please try to attend with your spouse and also let me know of your intentions so that I can let the ladies know how many people to prepare for. We are looking forward to having Key Club students there from both Rapid River and Gladstone along with the Salvation Army Captain, Tom Otis, the pastor of 1st Lutheran, and Linda Klope, who has been working on equipment for our Back Pack work room.
4. Santa is scheduled to be at the Beach House for the lighting of our Christmas tree at 8:30 p.m. on the 23rd. We will have hot chocolate and cookies (Santa’s favorites) at the beach house. The city electric department helped us put lights on the tree and the star on top last Thursday. Thank you Gladstone Electric Department for the use of your lift, it sure makes it easier to get that star on top! Our club will put Matt Houle’s name on the list in honor of all he did for the kids of Gladstone!
5. The only weekend dates free at Pat’s IGA for Bell ringing was December 7 (3:00 to 8:00p.m) and the 8th (10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.). We will be joined by our two Key Clubs in the ringing which makes the ringing shift an experience to look forward too. I will attach a binging schedule to this email. Note that this year we are starting at 3:00 on Friday per request of the Salvation Army.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
November 23, Old Fashioned Christmas, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
November 23, Honor and Remembrance Christmas Tree Lighting, 8:30 p.m.
December 7 and 8, Salvation Army Bell Ringing at Pat’s IGA
December 19, Christmas Party, 1st Lutheran Church, Gladstone, 7:00 a.m.
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
November 7, 2018
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
Visit from our Lt. Governor today.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer,
Guests: Steve Halsey, Lt Governor of Div. 12
Minutes: Approved, A.S. – L.M.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved, T.T. – L.K.
Correspondence: Bill from Binks for BBQ drinks; Thank you from Bay Cliff; SAIL, Disability Network of U.P. promoting SPAR , Single Point for Activities and Recreation
Discussions and activities:
1. We forwarded our regular business to next meeting due to our visit from our Lt. Gov. Steve Halsey.
2. Steve Halsey informed us of our Mid-Year meeting at Appleton on February 16th, Our Key Club DCON in Green Bay on March 15-17, Summer Convention, August 23-25 in Brookfield WI. We bought him up to date on our activities. They are going to alter our Division 10 to be a smaller section of the U.P. Our new Division 14 will not have the far western clubs and will be starting next October.
3. Our Back Pack program is on schedule for today at 3:00 p.m. but will be changed to Tuesday the 13th next week at 3:00 and later to Monday the 19th at 3:00. Larry will need help with the Food Bank on the 20th and December 4th.
4. We will discuss our participation in the Gladstone “Old Fashioned Christmas” next meeting.
5. Larry will visit the two Key Clubs and tell them about out Honor and Remembrance Lights Christmas tree lighting program in the next two weeks.
6.The only weekend dates free at Pat’s IGA for Bell ringing are December 7 (3:00 to 8:00p.m ) and the 8th (10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
7. The ladies of the 1st Lutheran Church have supplied us with 17 blankets for the Child Advocacy Center.
8. Ken is working with the church on the possibility of having our Christmas party on December 19th. There will be more to follow when final arrangements are completed.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
November 23, Old Fashioned Christmas
December 7 and 8, Salvation Army Bell Ringing at Pat’s IGA
December 19, Christmas Party (Tentative)
November 7, 2018
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
Visit from our Lt. Governor today.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer,
Guests: Steve Halsey, Lt Governor of Div. 12
Minutes: Approved, A.S. – L.M.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved, T.T. – L.K.
Correspondence: Bill from Binks for BBQ drinks; Thank you from Bay Cliff; SAIL, Disability Network of U.P. promoting SPAR , Single Point for Activities and Recreation
Discussions and activities:
1. We forwarded our regular business to next meeting due to our visit from our Lt. Gov. Steve Halsey.
2. Steve Halsey informed us of our Mid-Year meeting at Appleton on February 16th, Our Key Club DCON in Green Bay on March 15-17, Summer Convention, August 23-25 in Brookfield WI. We bought him up to date on our activities. They are going to alter our Division 10 to be a smaller section of the U.P. Our new Division 14 will not have the far western clubs and will be starting next October.
3. Our Back Pack program is on schedule for today at 3:00 p.m. but will be changed to Tuesday the 13th next week at 3:00 and later to Monday the 19th at 3:00. Larry will need help with the Food Bank on the 20th and December 4th.
4. We will discuss our participation in the Gladstone “Old Fashioned Christmas” next meeting.
5. Larry will visit the two Key Clubs and tell them about out Honor and Remembrance Lights Christmas tree lighting program in the next two weeks.
6.The only weekend dates free at Pat’s IGA for Bell ringing are December 7 (3:00 to 8:00p.m ) and the 8th (10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
7. The ladies of the 1st Lutheran Church have supplied us with 17 blankets for the Child Advocacy Center.
8. Ken is working with the church on the possibility of having our Christmas party on December 19th. There will be more to follow when final arrangements are completed.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
November 23, Old Fashioned Christmas
December 7 and 8, Salvation Army Bell Ringing at Pat’s IGA
December 19, Christmas Party (Tentative)
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
October 31, 2018
7:00 a.m.
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Happy Halloween!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Lou Martin Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer,
Minutes: Approved, L.M. – H.H.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Bill for Dues from International, Newsletter from Pregnancy Services
Discussions and activities:
1. Discussed dues bill from International. With the new increases from International, our dues are not enough to cover the bill. Decided we were forced to raise dues to cover how much we are paying them. Since we are billed $113.47 each, we raised our dues from $110 to $115. H.H. – L.M.
2. Our Back Pack program will need us to pack at 11:30 today instead of 3:30. They are having a ½ day of school today.
3. Discussed Trunk or Treat at MUMC. 3 of us were there and traffic was light. Had much candy left over.
4. Larry Has new forms made up. He is hoping that the Key Clubs would sell at least 2.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
Our October 24, 2018 Honorary Dinner at the Terrace.
7:00 p.m.
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Thank you Sharon Hertig and Howard Haulotte for all of
your service to the children of our community and the world!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Julie Brunette, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Mark Polega, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer,
Guests: Lorna Benson, Judy Haulotte, Harold Hertig, Larry LaFave, Sherry Macfarlane, Bev Martin, Barb Tauzer.
Minutes: None
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. We honored all of our past 31 presidents and gave out Past President pins to those present who did not have one. Eight of our members have served multiple terms.
2. Announcement! Next week the schools will only have a ½ day of school so we will change our schedule to 11:30 a.m. to accommodate our High School Key Club helpers. When they are present their youth is well appreciated since they cut our packing time in half. Again, we will begin packing at 11:30 at the high school in room 186.
3. Al Stotz presented two of our Past Presidents with awards of appreciation from our club. Sharon Hertig received the George F. Hixson Fellowship. In 1983 Kiwanis Children’s Fund established this award to donors who gave $1000 to The Children’s Fund. Our Kiwanis Club donated $1000 to The Eliminate Project to save or protect 552 lives by supplying tetanus vaccinations to help eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus. Our club was able to obtain one of the last Hixon awards offered by the Internationals office for Sharon. Howard Haulotte received the Walter Zeller Fellowship. This award replaced the Hixon and saves 690 lives with a donation of $1250 to The Children’s Fund. Through our club’s donations to The Children’s Fund for these two awards we have saved 1,242 lives.
4. We need people to serve treats at Trunk or Treat this Saturday at the Memorial United Methodist Church parking lot this Saturday from 1:00 – 3:00.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
October 27, Trunk or Treat at MUMC, 1-3
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
October 17, 2018
7:00 a.m.
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No morning meeting next week!
October 24, dinner at the Terrace (Fresh Water Tavern).
In Attendance: Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer,
Guests: Corey Boyle, Nicole Garrison
Minutes: Approved, H.H. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: Same.
Correspondence: Bill for BBQ from Cloverland Supply.
Discussions and activities:
1. Our BBQ was very successful. We don’t have our final statement since all our bills have not come in yet. But it looks as if we cleared over $4000 for the youth of the area.
2. Our Back Pack food came in from Feed America. We had several boxes of free food. It took two vehicles to get it all to the school. We will begin packing at 3:00 at the high school in room 186 today. Last week two weeks we had all the bags packed by 3:30 thanks to the great help from the high school students. We will be short help today. All are welcome!
3. A reminder, we will honor our past presidents at out Fall Banquet next week at the Terrace on October 24th. We will also present two awards to two of our past presidents Sharon Hertig and Howard Haulotte. The dinner will replace our morning meeting that day. We were planning on having Clare Lutgen, the new director of Bay Cliff Health Camp, but she already was booked by another group for that date. Sorry. We need a head count to give to the “Fresh Water Tavern”, (the Terrace’s new name for their restaurant). Please contact Ken if you have not already done so.
4. We have two events coming up at the MUMC church the next two weekends, the “October Extravaganza” this Saturday and “Halloween Trunk or Treat” next Saturday. We will be selling caramel apples this week. Ken is to research our history of giving out iPads and some information on how the aid children with autism.
5. Since we were not able to get information on Kiwanis clubs in the North Carolina area, we decided to aid the Kiwanis Club in Mexico Beach/Port St. Joe area in Florida. We found a club in Port Joe on the Internet. We moved to send them $500 to aid in the disaster relief. A.L. – H.H.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
October 20, Sell Caramel Apples at October Extravaganza at MUMC, 9-4
October 24, Dinner at the Terrace, 5:00 cocktails and 6:00 dinner
October 27, Trunk or Treat at MUMC, 1-3
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
October 10, 2018
7:00 a.m.
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BBQ was a success!
Don’t forget to return you signs.
October 24, dinner at the Terrace (Fresh Water Tavern).
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin
Minutes: Approved, H.H. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved. L.M. – P.A.
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. Our BBQ was very successful. We don’t have our final statement since all our bills have not come in yet. But it looks as if we cleared over $4000 for the youth of the area. Our Key Clubs sold the bulk of our tickets and we had around 140 people buy their tickets at the door. We sold all of our caramel apples and had very few chickens left over. Besides selling tickets, the key clubs were our servers for the day and worked on potatoes, baked beans and wrapping knives and forks on Friday. Our improved method of cooking the chicken was very successful and our chickens were juicier and more tender this year. Thank you to all who participated this year.
2. Our Back Pack program started last week. We will begin packing at 3:00 at the high school in room 186 today. Last week we had all the bags packed by 3:30 thanks to the great help from the high school students.
3. A reminder, we will honor our past presidents at out Fall Banquet at the Terrace on October 24th. We will also present two awards to two of our past presidents Sharon Hertig and Howard Haulotte. The dinner will replace our morning meeting that day. We were planning on having Clare Lutgen, the new director of Bay Cliff Health Camp, but she already was booked by another group for that date. Sorry. Since that time is fast approaching, I will need a head count to give to the “Fresh Water Tavern”, the Terrace’s new name for their restaurant.
4. In our process of going over our budget and considering each of our expenses and how they relate to our focus on children and youth, we decided to discontinue our Christmas fruit basket program. That program was mainly for senior citizens in assisted living homes. Since the construction of Lakeview and its large capacity, our budget had nearly doubled plus it was not pertaining to children and their needs. H.H. – L.M.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
October 24, Dinner at the Terrace, 5:00 cocktails and 6:00 dinner
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
October 3, 2018
7:00 a.m.
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BBQ this Saturday! See you there!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Mark Polega, Al Stotz,
Guests: Corey Boyle, Nicole Garrison
Minutes: Approved, L.K. – L.M.
Treasurer’s Report: Same
Discussions and activities:
1. We took our count and we are ordering 742 chicken halves this year. The Key Clubs did great with selling 360 tickets! Thank You Key Clubs! Things are now in motion with ordering our products. This year Renee Miron asked to make the cole slaw instead of ordering it from Gordon’s. Thank you Renee! We are scheduled to pick up the order from Gordon’s Friday 1:00. I will keep our pick up people informed of when our shipment arrives. Friday, at 3:30, will be our potato washing and food preparation day. We start gathering at 7 on Saturday to set up our BBQ equipment. We will bring coolers to keep our wrapped potatoes in this year so that we can free up the convection oven and warming ovens for our chicken when we bring them in off of our grills. The BBQ signs are still available in Ken’s back yard by the alley. Please put them out, they have greatly helped people to remember to pick up their chicken dinners. Very few people have been forgetting now that we have been using them.
2. Our Back Pack program will start today. We will begin packing at 3:30 at the high school in room 186.
3. Our last Adopt a Highway went well last Thursday. Five of us showed up in the rain and were able to complete the task in an hour. The rain was light so that we were all just wet, but not drenched by the time we finished.
4. A reminder, we will honor our past presidents at out Fall Banquet at the Terrace on October 24th. We will also present two awards to two of our past presidents Sharon Hertig and Howard Haulotte. The dinner will replace our morning meeting that day.
5. Last week, in reviewing the budget, we noted that the fact that Howard Haulotte had made 10 wooden boxes for Rapid River Schools for their Hoop House which had not been noted in our minutes and thus was not reported to International. So it is noted now for that purpose. Howard Haulotte made 10 wooden boxes for R.R. Schools for their Hoop House. That, plus his10 hours of labor made a donation of $600 to the Rapid River Schools.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
October 6, 26th Annual Chicken BBQ
October 24, Dinner at the Terrace, 5:00 cocktails and 6:00 dinner
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
September 26, 2018
7:00 a.m.
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Thank you, Alan, for another great year as president!
Adopt a Highway tomorrow, Thursday the 27th.
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Mark Polega, Al Stotz,
Guests: Corey Boyle, Nicole Garrison, Connie Salmi, Sherri Makowski
Minutes: Approved, L.M. – L.K.
Treasurer’s Report: Budget for 2018-2019 Approved, M.A. – H.H. Report: Approved, B.C. – L.K.
Discussions and activities:
1. Connie and Sherri shared with us what the Women at First Lutheran (an ecumenical sewing group) make and ship to under privileged countries. They produce mainly two groupings: one for overseas children with school supplies and one for overseas new mothers with baby supplies. They can use almost all if our used clothing that they cut up and remake into various items like quilts and blankets. We donated $100 to them for supplies. M.M. – L.M.
2. The BBQ tickets are still available. HELP! We need to know how many meals have been sold! Next week is not very far away! 800 are already out for the Key Clubs but we do not know how many have been actually sold, and of this morning I have 201 sold by our members. If you need some tickets to sell, contact Ken at 428-2261. Brenda has printed up posters. If you need a poster contact Ken or Brenda. Please try to sell as many as possible and report them!
3. The Back Pack Feed America truck has been elusive lately. But we hope to catch up to it next Tuesday. We may need another truck or van to help transport all the food items that have been back ordered. We have are still planning the starting date of October 3.
4. A reminder, we will honor our past presidents at out Fall Banquet at the Terrace on October 24th . We will also present two awards to two of our past presidents Sharon Hertig and Howard Haulotte. We will see if some of our past presidents who are now longer in our club will be able to attend, though our budget will not allow us to pay for their dinners. The dinner will replace our morning meeting that day.
5. This week was “Budget Meeting part 2”. Mike presented our budget for our next fiscal year.
6. Tomorrow, Thursday, will be Adopt a Highway cleanup at 5:00 p.m. We can park in the new State Bank Parking lot and meet over at the Happy Rock BP gas station.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
September 27, Thursday at 5, Adopt a Highway Clean UP
October 6, 26th Annual Chicken BBQ
October 24, Dinner at the Terrace, 5:00 cocktails and 6:00 dinner
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
September 19, 2018
7:00 a.m.
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Adopt a Highway next Thursday the 27th .
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz,
Minutes: Approved, M. A. – L.K.
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Treasurer’s Report: Approved, M. A. – L.K.
Correspondence: Thank you from “In Shape”; Welcome from U.P. Road Runners Club and their “Running Amuck” newsletter.
Discussions and activities:
1. Our picnic at the Martins was sparkly attended, just 7 of us. We decided to have it on a Wednesday night in the future. Lou and Bev will be eating “pulled pork” for the rest of the year! Thank you Lou and Bev!
2. The BBQ tickets are available. 700 are already out for the Key Clubs. If you need some tickets to sell, contact Ken at 428-2261. Brenda has printed up posters. If you need a poster contact Ken or Brenda. Please try to sell as many as possible.
3. The Back Pack program clean-up went well. We have backed the starting date to October 3 since the schools do not have their information collected as to who would be in the program yet.
4. A reminder, we will honor our past presidents at out Fall Banquet at the Terrace on October 24th . We will also present two awards to two of our past presidents Sharon Hertig and Howard Haulotte. We will see if some of our past presidents who are now longer in our club will be able to attend, though our budget will not allow us to pay for their dinners. The dinner will replace our morning meeting that day.
5. This week was our “Budget Meeting” where we went over our expenses and did a little “tweeking” here and there. Mike will present it next meeting so that we can approve it.
6. Next Thursday will be Adopt a Highway cleanup at 5:00 p.m. We can park in the new State Bank Parking lot and meet over at the Happy Rock BP gas station.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
September 27, Thursday at 5, Adopt a Highway Clean UP
October 6, 26th Annual Chicken BBQ
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
September 12, 2018
7:00 a.m.
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Picnic at the Martins THIS Saturday, September 15th!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mike Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guest Speaker: Karla Lehmann, Forensic Interview Specialist, Delta County Regional Child Advocacy Center, spoke to us about the new department they have started in our area. They have developed a new agency in the U.P. that works with the court and law agencies that has a child friendly area where children may be interviewed. This program started in the 90’s and Karla came up from Milwaukee to get in started here in the U.P. They became trained and developed their headquarters and finally started May 1st at and have already had 35 interviews. Karla has been doing this for quite a while and has had 2500 interviews, so she is quite at ease doing the interviews. She has an ear plug that is hooked up to the other agencies so that all are able to see and have their questions answered. The interview is in a specially designed room that is equipped with audio and cameras so that the interview may be used in court if needed. Our club presented her with a check for $100 for teddy bears that can be donated to the younger children.
Minutes: Approved, L.K. – Marilyn A..
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Treasurer’s Report: None. We will have a budget meeting on the 19th.
Correspondence: A Pregnancy Services pamphlet.
Discussions and activities:
1. Reminder! This Saturday, September 15th , we be our picnic at the Martins on 1315 Wisconsin Ave. The Martins will provide the pulled pork. We will gather around 5:00 p.m. rather than 6. Since the Martins are out of town, they have requested that we call Marilyn Albrecht at 428-1985 with information as to who is coming and what you are bringing. Suggestions are: Salads, deserts and appetizers.
2. The BBQ tickets are printed. 700 are already out for the Key Clubs. If you need some tickets to sell, contact Ken at 428-2261. Brenda printed up posters that she passed out. If you need a poster contact Ken or Brenda.
3. The Back Pack program clean-up went well. The Feed America Truck will be back on Tuesdays. It should arrive between 12 and 1.
4. A reminder, we will honor our past presidents at out Fall Banquet at the Terrace on October 24th . We will also present two awards to two of our past presidents Sharon Hertig and Howard Haulotte. We will see if some of our past presidents who are now longer in our club will be able to attend. The dinner will replace our morning meeting that day.
5. Larry mentioned that the Memorial United Methodist Church will be having their Chicken and Fish dinner on the 14th from 5:30 – 7:30for $10. Kids 7 and under free.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
September 15, THIS WEEK END: Annual Picnic at Lou and Bev Martin’s house.
September 27, Thursday at 5, Adopt a Highway Clean UP
October 6, 26th Annual Chicken BBQ
October 24, Dinner at the Terrace, 5:00 cocktails and 6:00 dinner
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
September 5, 2018
7:00 a.m.
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Picnic at the Martins - Saturday, September 15th!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved, M.M. – L.K.
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Treasurer’s Report: We will have a budget meeting on the 19th. H.H. – Marilyn A.
Correspondence: Requests from the Salvation Army; Booklet from International on Achieving Club Excellence; Sample letter from Brenda to be distributed to the elementary schools inviting them to our BBQ.
Discussions and activities:
1. Reminder! We made another date change of the Martin’s picnic to Saturday, September 15th. We will not be cancelling our regular meeting Wednesday the 12th. Martins will provide the pulled pork. Now that it is Saturday, we will gather around 5:00 p.m. rather than 6. Since the Martins are out of town, they have requested that we call Marilyn Albrecht at 428-1985 with information as to who is coming and what you are bringing. Suggestions are: Salads, deserts and appetizers.
2. The BBQ tickets are printed. 700 are already out for the Key Clubs. If you need some tickets to sell, contact Ken at 428-2261. Brenda printed up posters that she passed out. If you need a poster contact Ken. She also presented a letter that we will hand out to the elementary schools that tells a little about us and advertises our BBQ on October 6
3. The Back Pack program clean-up will continue today Wednesday, the 5th, with a sorting of our existing stock in order to keep all of our product current and ready for this coming school year. We started at 8:30 a.m.
We donated our extra food that is nearing expiration date to the Salvation Army. We filled a van with approximately $600 worth of food. We also donated 108 pounds of Saltine and Ritz crackers to the Pine Haven Nursing Home with a value of about $200.
4. We discussed Highway clean up. The days available are September 22 – 30. We will meet Thursday the 27th at 5:00 at the Happy Rock Gas Station. For those at the meeting, please note that we will not be picking up Thursday, September 20.
5. A reminder, we will honor our past presidents at out Fall Banquet at the Terrace. The date has not been set yet.
6. The Nature Preserve is now blocked for off road vehicles. The sign has been repaired.
7. Larry mentioned that the Memorial United Methodist Church will be having their Chicken and Fish dinner on the 14th from 5:30 – 7:30for $10. Kids 7 and under free.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
Sept 12, Karla Lehmann, Forensic Interview Specialist, Delta County Regional C.A.C.
Sept 15, Annual Picnic at Lou and Bev Martin’s house.
Sept 27, Thursday at 5, Adopt a Highway Clean UP
October 6, 26th Annual Chicken BBQ
September 5, 2018
7:00 a.m.
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Picnic at the Martins - Saturday, September 15th!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved, M.M. – L.K.
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Treasurer’s Report: We will have a budget meeting on the 19th. H.H. – Marilyn A.
Correspondence: Requests from the Salvation Army; Booklet from International on Achieving Club Excellence; Sample letter from Brenda to be distributed to the elementary schools inviting them to our BBQ.
Discussions and activities:
1. Reminder! We made another date change of the Martin’s picnic to Saturday, September 15th. We will not be cancelling our regular meeting Wednesday the 12th. Martins will provide the pulled pork. Now that it is Saturday, we will gather around 5:00 p.m. rather than 6. Since the Martins are out of town, they have requested that we call Marilyn Albrecht at 428-1985 with information as to who is coming and what you are bringing. Suggestions are: Salads, deserts and appetizers.
2. The BBQ tickets are printed. 700 are already out for the Key Clubs. If you need some tickets to sell, contact Ken at 428-2261. Brenda printed up posters that she passed out. If you need a poster contact Ken. She also presented a letter that we will hand out to the elementary schools that tells a little about us and advertises our BBQ on October 6
3. The Back Pack program clean-up will continue today Wednesday, the 5th, with a sorting of our existing stock in order to keep all of our product current and ready for this coming school year. We started at 8:30 a.m.
We donated our extra food that is nearing expiration date to the Salvation Army. We filled a van with approximately $600 worth of food. We also donated 108 pounds of Saltine and Ritz crackers to the Pine Haven Nursing Home with a value of about $200.
4. We discussed Highway clean up. The days available are September 22 – 30. We will meet Thursday the 27th at 5:00 at the Happy Rock Gas Station. For those at the meeting, please note that we will not be picking up Thursday, September 20.
5. A reminder, we will honor our past presidents at out Fall Banquet at the Terrace. The date has not been set yet.
6. The Nature Preserve is now blocked for off road vehicles. The sign has been repaired.
7. Larry mentioned that the Memorial United Methodist Church will be having their Chicken and Fish dinner on the 14th from 5:30 – 7:30for $10. Kids 7 and under free.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
Sept 12, Karla Lehmann, Forensic Interview Specialist, Delta County Regional C.A.C.
Sept 15, Annual Picnic at Lou and Bev Martin’s house.
Sept 27, Thursday at 5, Adopt a Highway Clean UP
October 6, 26th Annual Chicken BBQ
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
August 29, 2018
7:00 a.m.
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WORK BEE TODAY(WEDNESDAY) AT 9:00 A.M.
Note change! Picnic at the Martins now Saturday, September 15th!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Larry Kirschner, Mark Polega
Guest: Cooper Cavadeas, our speaker, was injured in the last High School football game, but still came to speak to us on crutches. He brought with him $250.84 from the Gladstone Lions Club for their donation for his Kids’ Kingdom Eagle Scout project. He has finished his last sign that will be added thanking our KIwansis,the Gladstone Lions, and Bichler’s for our help.
Minutes: Approved, L.K. – M.P.
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Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Eagle Project from Thomas Claycomb, Troop 473, Making 100 bags for the Delta County Foster Closet.
Discussions and activities:
1. NEW CHANGE reminder! We made another date change of the Martin’s picnic to Saturday, September 15th. We will not be cancelling our regular meeting Wednesday the 12th. Let Beverly know what you are intending to bring by calling 428-9119. Martins will provide the pulled pork. Now that it is Saturday, we will gather around 5:00 p.m. rather than 6.
2. The BBQ tickets are printed. 700 are already out for the Key Clubs. If you need some tickets to sell, contact Ken at 428-2261
3. The Back Pack program will get underway today Wednesday, the 29th, with a cleanup, and sort of our existing stock in order to keep all of our product current and ready for this coming school year. We will start at 9:00 a.m.
4. We will be selling Apples for Autism at the three home games. We will be making a $500 donation to the building of the new concession stand. This money will not be coming from the “Apples” account. K.B. – M.A.
5. A reminder, we will honor our past presidents at out Fall Banquet at the Terrace. The date has not been set yet.
6. The Nature Preserve is now blocked for off road vehicles. The sign has been repaired.
7. Larry mentioned that the Memorial United Methodist Church will be having their Chicken and Fish dinner on the 14th from 5:30 – 7:30for $10. Kids 7 and under free.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 29, 9:00 a.m. BackPack work bee at High School
Sept 12, Karla Lehmann, Forensic Interview Specialist, Delta County Regional C.A.C.
Sept 15, Annual Picnic at Lou and Bev Martin’s house.
October 6, 26th Annual Chicken BBQ
August 29, 2018
7:00 a.m.
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WORK BEE TODAY(WEDNESDAY) AT 9:00 A.M.
Note change! Picnic at the Martins now Saturday, September 15th!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Larry Kirschner, Mark Polega
Guest: Cooper Cavadeas, our speaker, was injured in the last High School football game, but still came to speak to us on crutches. He brought with him $250.84 from the Gladstone Lions Club for their donation for his Kids’ Kingdom Eagle Scout project. He has finished his last sign that will be added thanking our KIwansis,the Gladstone Lions, and Bichler’s for our help.
Minutes: Approved, L.K. – M.P.
.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Eagle Project from Thomas Claycomb, Troop 473, Making 100 bags for the Delta County Foster Closet.
Discussions and activities:
1. NEW CHANGE reminder! We made another date change of the Martin’s picnic to Saturday, September 15th. We will not be cancelling our regular meeting Wednesday the 12th. Let Beverly know what you are intending to bring by calling 428-9119. Martins will provide the pulled pork. Now that it is Saturday, we will gather around 5:00 p.m. rather than 6.
2. The BBQ tickets are printed. 700 are already out for the Key Clubs. If you need some tickets to sell, contact Ken at 428-2261
3. The Back Pack program will get underway today Wednesday, the 29th, with a cleanup, and sort of our existing stock in order to keep all of our product current and ready for this coming school year. We will start at 9:00 a.m.
4. We will be selling Apples for Autism at the three home games. We will be making a $500 donation to the building of the new concession stand. This money will not be coming from the “Apples” account. K.B. – M.A.
5. A reminder, we will honor our past presidents at out Fall Banquet at the Terrace. The date has not been set yet.
6. The Nature Preserve is now blocked for off road vehicles. The sign has been repaired.
7. Larry mentioned that the Memorial United Methodist Church will be having their Chicken and Fish dinner on the 14th from 5:30 – 7:30for $10. Kids 7 and under free.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 29, 9:00 a.m. BackPack work bee at High School
Sept 12, Karla Lehmann, Forensic Interview Specialist, Delta County Regional C.A.C.
Sept 15, Annual Picnic at Lou and Bev Martin’s house.
October 6, 26th Annual Chicken BBQ
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
August 22, 2018
7:00 a.m.
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Note change! Picnic at the Martins now Saturday, September 15th!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Guest: None
Minutes: Approved, L.M. – L.K.
.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved, M.A – B.C.
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. NEW CHANGE! We made another date change of the Martin’s picnic to Saturday, September 15th. We will not be cancelling our regular meeting Wednesday the 12th. Let Beverly know what you are intending to bring by calling 428-9119. Martins will provide the pulled pork. Now that it is Saturday, we will gather around 5:00 p.m. rather than 6.
2. The BBQ tickets are printed. 400 are already out for the Key Clubs. If you need some tickets to sell, contact Ken at 428-2261
3. The Back Pack program will get underway next Wednesday, the 29th, with a cleanup, and sort of our existing stock in order to keep all of our product current and ready for this coming school year. We will start at 9:00 a.m.
4. We will be selling Apples for Autism at the three home games. We will be making a $500 donation to the building of the new concession stand. This money will not be coming from the “Apples” account. K.B. – M.A.
5. Mary will contact Superior Timing to sign up for next 4thof July. We were very satisfied with the results this year. There are still some straggling monies out, bat at this moment we cleared $7535.94 on the race.
6. A reminder, we will honor our past presidents at out Fall Banquet at the Terrace. The date has not been set yet.
7. The Nature Preserve is now blocked for off road vehicles. We will have a work bee to repair the damaged sign.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 29, 9:00 a.m. BackPack work bee at High School
Sept 15, Annual Picnic at Lou and Bev Martin’s house.
October 6, 26th Annual Chicken BBQ
August 22, 2018
7:00 a.m.
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Note change! Picnic at the Martins now Saturday, September 15th!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Guest: None
Minutes: Approved, L.M. – L.K.
.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved, M.A – B.C.
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. NEW CHANGE! We made another date change of the Martin’s picnic to Saturday, September 15th. We will not be cancelling our regular meeting Wednesday the 12th. Let Beverly know what you are intending to bring by calling 428-9119. Martins will provide the pulled pork. Now that it is Saturday, we will gather around 5:00 p.m. rather than 6.
2. The BBQ tickets are printed. 400 are already out for the Key Clubs. If you need some tickets to sell, contact Ken at 428-2261
3. The Back Pack program will get underway next Wednesday, the 29th, with a cleanup, and sort of our existing stock in order to keep all of our product current and ready for this coming school year. We will start at 9:00 a.m.
4. We will be selling Apples for Autism at the three home games. We will be making a $500 donation to the building of the new concession stand. This money will not be coming from the “Apples” account. K.B. – M.A.
5. Mary will contact Superior Timing to sign up for next 4thof July. We were very satisfied with the results this year. There are still some straggling monies out, bat at this moment we cleared $7535.94 on the race.
6. A reminder, we will honor our past presidents at out Fall Banquet at the Terrace. The date has not been set yet.
7. The Nature Preserve is now blocked for off road vehicles. We will have a work bee to repair the damaged sign.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 29, 9:00 a.m. BackPack work bee at High School
Sept 15, Annual Picnic at Lou and Bev Martin’s house.
October 6, 26th Annual Chicken BBQ
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
August 15, 2018
7:00 a.m.
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Note change! Picnic at the Martins now September 12th!
In Attendance: Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Lou Martin, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Guest: None
Minutes: Approved, L.M. – L.K.
.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: A request from Beth Larson from the Rapid River Boosters for a $50 donation for broadcasting their sporting events on the radio. Congratulation from Justin Hann, our Wisconsin Upper Michigan Kiwanis Governor for our 30 years of Kiwanis service.
Discussions and activities:
1. OOPS, we had to reset the date of the Martin’s picnic to September 12th. They had an unexpected wedding reception for their Grandson on the East coast. They still might have to postpone it to the 15th if their travel arrangements change. Let Beverly know what you are intending to bring by calling 428-9119. Martins will provide the pulled pork. We will gather around 6:00 p.m.
2. CHAT picnic was a great success. We even had left over hotdogs and cookies. We ran out of Ketchup, which is normal. Tom and Ken took care of the food and supplies. We had plenty of help. Peggy brought her husband and daughter to help, and along with Julie Brunette, Mike Macfarlane and Sherry, Tom and Ken had plenty of help. The weather was beautiful this year! Other years we have had thunder storms and 40 degree bone chillers. There were around 60 of us. Allan Nault was our wonderful disc jockey again.
3. The water is now on at the roses. With all the rain we will probably not need to worry about watering.
4. Chicken BBQ is coming up on October 6th. The Gladstone Key Club has requested 300 tickets by Friday the 24th. Ken is to check with Rapid River Key Club to see if they would like tickets early also,
5. The Back Pack program is on course. We decided to forward all of our backpack donations to the two schools Back Pack Account. This meets with the approval of the Delta County Community Foundation organization. We are still planning on starting the last week of September when all of the schools’ lunch program has been decided.
6. Larry reported that the Child Advocacy group needs Teddy Bears for the children brought in there. We will send them $100 for that cause. K.B. – H.H.
7. A reminder, we will honor our past presidents at out Fall Banquet at the Terrace. The date has not been set yet.
8. We will sell Caramel Apples again at the football games for our “Apples for Autisms” iPad program.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
Sept 12, Annual Picnic at Lou and Bev Martin’s house.
October 6, 26th Annual Chicken BBQ
August 15, 2018
7:00 a.m.
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Note change! Picnic at the Martins now September 12th!
In Attendance: Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Lou Martin, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Guest: None
Minutes: Approved, L.M. – L.K.
.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: A request from Beth Larson from the Rapid River Boosters for a $50 donation for broadcasting their sporting events on the radio. Congratulation from Justin Hann, our Wisconsin Upper Michigan Kiwanis Governor for our 30 years of Kiwanis service.
Discussions and activities:
1. OOPS, we had to reset the date of the Martin’s picnic to September 12th. They had an unexpected wedding reception for their Grandson on the East coast. They still might have to postpone it to the 15th if their travel arrangements change. Let Beverly know what you are intending to bring by calling 428-9119. Martins will provide the pulled pork. We will gather around 6:00 p.m.
2. CHAT picnic was a great success. We even had left over hotdogs and cookies. We ran out of Ketchup, which is normal. Tom and Ken took care of the food and supplies. We had plenty of help. Peggy brought her husband and daughter to help, and along with Julie Brunette, Mike Macfarlane and Sherry, Tom and Ken had plenty of help. The weather was beautiful this year! Other years we have had thunder storms and 40 degree bone chillers. There were around 60 of us. Allan Nault was our wonderful disc jockey again.
3. The water is now on at the roses. With all the rain we will probably not need to worry about watering.
4. Chicken BBQ is coming up on October 6th. The Gladstone Key Club has requested 300 tickets by Friday the 24th. Ken is to check with Rapid River Key Club to see if they would like tickets early also,
5. The Back Pack program is on course. We decided to forward all of our backpack donations to the two schools Back Pack Account. This meets with the approval of the Delta County Community Foundation organization. We are still planning on starting the last week of September when all of the schools’ lunch program has been decided.
6. Larry reported that the Child Advocacy group needs Teddy Bears for the children brought in there. We will send them $100 for that cause. K.B. – H.H.
7. A reminder, we will honor our past presidents at out Fall Banquet at the Terrace. The date has not been set yet.
8. We will sell Caramel Apples again at the football games for our “Apples for Autisms” iPad program.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
Sept 12, Annual Picnic at Lou and Bev Martin’s house.
October 6, 26th Annual Chicken BBQ
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
August 8, 2018
7:00 a.m.
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Picnic at the Martins August 29th .
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Guest: None
Minutes: Approved, H.H. – T.T.
.
Treasurer’s Report: L.M. – P.A.
Correspondence: Bill for $19.88 for an ad honoring our founding date in the Daily Press.
Discussions and activities:
1. Set the final date of August 29th for our fall picnic at Lou and Beverly Martin’s Let Beverly know what you are intending to bring by calling 428-9119. Martins will provide the pulled pork. We will gather around 6:00 p.m.
2. CHAT picnic is tomorrow, August 9. Marilyn reported that there will be 50 guests. Tom and Ken will take care of the food and supplies. If you can help, show up at the Rapid River Pavilion at 5:00 p.m.
3. The water is now on at the roses. With all the rain we will probably not need to worry about watering.
4. Chicken BBQ is coming up on October 6th. The Gladstone Key Club has requested 300 tickets by Friday the 24th. Ken is to check with Rapid River Key Club to see if they would like tickets early also,
5. Discussed the Back-back program and its startup date. Probably the last week of September.
6. Discussed the signage at Kids’ Kingdom. Tom to follow up with Cooper Cavadeas on the wording for the sign and if he met with the Lions Club yet. Cooper has been busy with the baseball tournaments. They ended up winning! Congratulations Copper, Jerod and team.
7. We decided to honor our past presidents at out Fall Banquet at the Terrace. The date has not been set yet.
8. We discussed how to publish the names from our Honor Lights program. We might possibly put them on our website instead of in the Action Paper.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 9, CHAT picnic, Rapid River Pavilion 6:00 p.m.
August 29, Annual Picnic at Lou and Bev Martin’s house.
October 6, 26th Annual Chicken BBQ
.
August 8, 2018
7:00 a.m.
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Picnic at the Martins August 29th .
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Guest: None
Minutes: Approved, H.H. – T.T.
.
Treasurer’s Report: L.M. – P.A.
Correspondence: Bill for $19.88 for an ad honoring our founding date in the Daily Press.
Discussions and activities:
1. Set the final date of August 29th for our fall picnic at Lou and Beverly Martin’s Let Beverly know what you are intending to bring by calling 428-9119. Martins will provide the pulled pork. We will gather around 6:00 p.m.
2. CHAT picnic is tomorrow, August 9. Marilyn reported that there will be 50 guests. Tom and Ken will take care of the food and supplies. If you can help, show up at the Rapid River Pavilion at 5:00 p.m.
3. The water is now on at the roses. With all the rain we will probably not need to worry about watering.
4. Chicken BBQ is coming up on October 6th. The Gladstone Key Club has requested 300 tickets by Friday the 24th. Ken is to check with Rapid River Key Club to see if they would like tickets early also,
5. Discussed the Back-back program and its startup date. Probably the last week of September.
6. Discussed the signage at Kids’ Kingdom. Tom to follow up with Cooper Cavadeas on the wording for the sign and if he met with the Lions Club yet. Cooper has been busy with the baseball tournaments. They ended up winning! Congratulations Copper, Jerod and team.
7. We decided to honor our past presidents at out Fall Banquet at the Terrace. The date has not been set yet.
8. We discussed how to publish the names from our Honor Lights program. We might possibly put them on our website instead of in the Action Paper.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 9, CHAT picnic, Rapid River Pavilion 6:00 p.m.
August 29, Annual Picnic at Lou and Bev Martin’s house.
October 6, 26th Annual Chicken BBQ
.
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
July 25, 2018
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, May LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz.
Guest: Michelle Chaillier, Prevention Specialist, “Every 15 Minutes Program.” Michelle talked to us about a program to prevent teenage drinking and driving program since there is a traffic death due to drinking every 15 minutes in the U.S. Their program was very powerful and we would like to support it in Gladstone.
Minutes: Approved, L.M. – L.K.
.
Treasurer’s Report: H.H. – M.L.
Correspondence: IRS form
Discussions and activities:
1. We supported Michelle’s “Every 15 Minutes” with a $500 donation. M.M. – L.M.
2. Our iPads for Autism program has been jumpstarted. After months of preparation, we will be giving out 4 iPads to children with autism in the area. The 4 iPads will be arriving today and Ken will distribute them to Lacy Lauzon at the ISD. Our “Apples for Autism” program has built up enough funds for us to get 4 iPads. We can now work to replenish our fund. These 4 iPads with special protective cases and shipping will cost $1247.89, leaving us about $100 in our fund. Time to sell more apples!
3. The Nature Preserve is now totally blocked off. The cement parking blocks are now in storage at Pioneer Park waiting for our parking lot to be constructed.
4. We need to set up a date for our summer picnic at Lou Martins.
5. Lou and Ken will survey the roses watering system this Thursday.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 9, CHAT picnic, Rapid River Pavilion 6:00 p.m.
October 6, 26th Annual Chicken BBQ
.
July 25, 2018
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, May LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz.
Guest: Michelle Chaillier, Prevention Specialist, “Every 15 Minutes Program.” Michelle talked to us about a program to prevent teenage drinking and driving program since there is a traffic death due to drinking every 15 minutes in the U.S. Their program was very powerful and we would like to support it in Gladstone.
Minutes: Approved, L.M. – L.K.
.
Treasurer’s Report: H.H. – M.L.
Correspondence: IRS form
Discussions and activities:
1. We supported Michelle’s “Every 15 Minutes” with a $500 donation. M.M. – L.M.
2. Our iPads for Autism program has been jumpstarted. After months of preparation, we will be giving out 4 iPads to children with autism in the area. The 4 iPads will be arriving today and Ken will distribute them to Lacy Lauzon at the ISD. Our “Apples for Autism” program has built up enough funds for us to get 4 iPads. We can now work to replenish our fund. These 4 iPads with special protective cases and shipping will cost $1247.89, leaving us about $100 in our fund. Time to sell more apples!
3. The Nature Preserve is now totally blocked off. The cement parking blocks are now in storage at Pioneer Park waiting for our parking lot to be constructed.
4. We need to set up a date for our summer picnic at Lou Martins.
5. Lou and Ken will survey the roses watering system this Thursday.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 9, CHAT picnic, Rapid River Pavilion 6:00 p.m.
October 6, 26th Annual Chicken BBQ
.
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
July 18, 2018
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz. Tom Tauzer, Lisa Thomas,
Guest: Mike Lindahl from the Gladstone Housing Commission spoke to us of the North Shore Apartment Project. Mike is hoping to be able to build a multimillion dollar apartment project there to replace the aging Fairview Manor complex. Fairview was built on a reclaimed swamp and is now showing the problems that can bring. Much deterioration has been happening over the last 50 years, and it would cost many million just to keep up with the repairs and rebuilding and restoring plus filling the cave ins under the buildings ground floor. To replace the much needed window replacements would be just over a million alone. Mike is hoping that the city will be willing to sell the needed property, near to our storage shed, to the Housing Commission so that he can get started on the project. After the present site is cleared, the city would be able have some extremely desirable lots available for sale that would increase the tax base.
Minutes: Approved, L.K. – Marilyn A.
.
Treasurer’s Report: Same.
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. We had little time for discussions, but Marilyn reminded us that we have our CHAT picnic in Rapid River Thursday, August 9th. The Albrechts won’t be here that day, so the Tauzers will cook the hot dogs beforehand instead. Marilyn will buy all the supplies ahead of time.
2. Lisa Thomas gave a report on the Key Club’s Bouncy House 4th of July activity. This year was not as good as last due to being n a Wednesday, but the two clubs still made $3300.
3. The Nature Preserve is now totally blocked off. They may not be able to use the cement parking barriers that were donated to us by the Memorial United Methodist Church.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
July 2, Michelle Chaillier, Prevention Specialist,“Every 15 Minutes Program.”
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July 18, 2018
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz. Tom Tauzer, Lisa Thomas,
Guest: Mike Lindahl from the Gladstone Housing Commission spoke to us of the North Shore Apartment Project. Mike is hoping to be able to build a multimillion dollar apartment project there to replace the aging Fairview Manor complex. Fairview was built on a reclaimed swamp and is now showing the problems that can bring. Much deterioration has been happening over the last 50 years, and it would cost many million just to keep up with the repairs and rebuilding and restoring plus filling the cave ins under the buildings ground floor. To replace the much needed window replacements would be just over a million alone. Mike is hoping that the city will be willing to sell the needed property, near to our storage shed, to the Housing Commission so that he can get started on the project. After the present site is cleared, the city would be able have some extremely desirable lots available for sale that would increase the tax base.
Minutes: Approved, L.K. – Marilyn A.
.
Treasurer’s Report: Same.
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. We had little time for discussions, but Marilyn reminded us that we have our CHAT picnic in Rapid River Thursday, August 9th. The Albrechts won’t be here that day, so the Tauzers will cook the hot dogs beforehand instead. Marilyn will buy all the supplies ahead of time.
2. Lisa Thomas gave a report on the Key Club’s Bouncy House 4th of July activity. This year was not as good as last due to being n a Wednesday, but the two clubs still made $3300.
3. The Nature Preserve is now totally blocked off. They may not be able to use the cement parking barriers that were donated to us by the Memorial United Methodist Church.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
July 2, Michelle Chaillier, Prevention Specialist,“Every 15 Minutes Program.”
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Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
July 11, 2018
7:00 a.m.
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The 4th of July was a Great Success!
Bay Cliff Health Camp Open House this Saturday!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz
Minutes: Approved, L.M. – Marilyn A.
.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved, Mike A. – Marilyn A.
Correspondence: Thank you Photos from the Braves baseball team. If you want one, I have 20 here.
Bay Cliff Health Camp: An invitation from Bay Cliff to attend their open house this Saturday, the 14th. 10:30 a.m. Tours of Camp begin
12:30 p.m. Dinner with the Children
1:30 p.m. Children’s Program
2:00 p.m. Reception Hosted by the Teens
You are encouraged to bring guests! Dress will be casual.
R.S.V.P. by July 13 (906-345-9314) or on line [email protected]
Discussions and activities:
1. Congratulations Mary! The race was a huge success! 219 runners and 85 walkers for a total of 304! Although all the expenses are not in we think we will clear about $7,000. The chips worked great! But in the future, we have to ask them to wear them in the front so that we can see their numbers when they cross the finish line for the visual back up we provide for the chips in case of a chip failure. We ran out of water bottles so we will have to adjust for those taking more than one bottle. We had extra bananas and orange. .
2. DUNK TANK went well although we ran out of customers from 4-5:00. Our profits were down a little making only $380. With the new set up, we are no longer located in the traffic so the people have to come to our site. We will work on finding another location that has the power we need.
3. Roses are doing pretty good considering the bad winter they had. Lou and Ken are to research the drip irrigation system.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
July18, Mike Lindahl Gladstone Housing Commission
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July 11, 2018
7:00 a.m.
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The 4th of July was a Great Success!
Bay Cliff Health Camp Open House this Saturday!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz
Minutes: Approved, L.M. – Marilyn A.
.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved, Mike A. – Marilyn A.
Correspondence: Thank you Photos from the Braves baseball team. If you want one, I have 20 here.
Bay Cliff Health Camp: An invitation from Bay Cliff to attend their open house this Saturday, the 14th. 10:30 a.m. Tours of Camp begin
12:30 p.m. Dinner with the Children
1:30 p.m. Children’s Program
2:00 p.m. Reception Hosted by the Teens
You are encouraged to bring guests! Dress will be casual.
R.S.V.P. by July 13 (906-345-9314) or on line [email protected]
Discussions and activities:
1. Congratulations Mary! The race was a huge success! 219 runners and 85 walkers for a total of 304! Although all the expenses are not in we think we will clear about $7,000. The chips worked great! But in the future, we have to ask them to wear them in the front so that we can see their numbers when they cross the finish line for the visual back up we provide for the chips in case of a chip failure. We ran out of water bottles so we will have to adjust for those taking more than one bottle. We had extra bananas and orange. .
2. DUNK TANK went well although we ran out of customers from 4-5:00. Our profits were down a little making only $380. With the new set up, we are no longer located in the traffic so the people have to come to our site. We will work on finding another location that has the power we need.
3. Roses are doing pretty good considering the bad winter they had. Lou and Ken are to research the drip irrigation system.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
July18, Mike Lindahl Gladstone Housing Commission
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Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
June 27 2018
7:00 a.m.
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The 4th of July is NEXT WEEK!
No weekly morning meeting next week,
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Lou Martin, Tom Tauzer, Al Stotz
Minutes: Approved as corrected L.M. – Marilyn A.
.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. Mary reported the progress of the Fran Cannon 4th of July race. We are over $4000 in our race fund with at least $1000 going to timing expenses. We have 82 preregistered so far, with more expected on Sunday at the new “Rec Building” now located on 9th across from the former “4Js”. Superior Timing will provide computers for signing in so we should have our registration people there at 6:00 a.m. with the rest of us there by 6:30, kids on the corners at 7:30. We will have “a whole bunch of Cannons” there next week. Larry will use our Meijer’s account for 200 bananas and 80 oranges. (REMINDER, Mike, don’t forget the CANNON! And also that there will be NO regular morning meeting next Wednesday.) YEAH, MARY!
2. DUNK TANK set up, Tuesday 5:00. Load trailer at storage building prior at 4:45. We have completed our sign up for the 4th of July Dunk Tank workers. It is attached.
3. Larry put up a new sign at the bank side of the roses and moved the old sign to the other side. The old roses are surviving and the new ones are blooming.
4. Bichler’s delivered the boulders Tuesday to our Nature Preserve project. We also may be getting cement vehicle bumpers for the parking lot to be donated by the Memorial Methodist Church.
5. Kids’ Kingdom’s Time Capsule is completed. We will put it in our storage unit to be “buried” at a future date and its location noted. It has large piece of metal in it so that they can use a metal detector to locate it if the “location” is lost. Also, some Kids’ Kingdom maintenance is required, Ken is contacted Nicole she suggested that we set up a time in the fall for repairing and replacing.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
July 3, 5:00 p.m. Dunk Tank set up at the Yacht Harbor
July 4, 8:00 Fran Cannon 4th of July Firecracker 5 mile Run and 2.5 walk. Workers there at 6:30
July 4, 1:00 – 5:00 4th of July Dunk Tank
June 27 2018
7:00 a.m.
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The 4th of July is NEXT WEEK!
No weekly morning meeting next week,
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Lou Martin, Tom Tauzer, Al Stotz
Minutes: Approved as corrected L.M. – Marilyn A.
.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. Mary reported the progress of the Fran Cannon 4th of July race. We are over $4000 in our race fund with at least $1000 going to timing expenses. We have 82 preregistered so far, with more expected on Sunday at the new “Rec Building” now located on 9th across from the former “4Js”. Superior Timing will provide computers for signing in so we should have our registration people there at 6:00 a.m. with the rest of us there by 6:30, kids on the corners at 7:30. We will have “a whole bunch of Cannons” there next week. Larry will use our Meijer’s account for 200 bananas and 80 oranges. (REMINDER, Mike, don’t forget the CANNON! And also that there will be NO regular morning meeting next Wednesday.) YEAH, MARY!
2. DUNK TANK set up, Tuesday 5:00. Load trailer at storage building prior at 4:45. We have completed our sign up for the 4th of July Dunk Tank workers. It is attached.
3. Larry put up a new sign at the bank side of the roses and moved the old sign to the other side. The old roses are surviving and the new ones are blooming.
4. Bichler’s delivered the boulders Tuesday to our Nature Preserve project. We also may be getting cement vehicle bumpers for the parking lot to be donated by the Memorial Methodist Church.
5. Kids’ Kingdom’s Time Capsule is completed. We will put it in our storage unit to be “buried” at a future date and its location noted. It has large piece of metal in it so that they can use a metal detector to locate it if the “location” is lost. Also, some Kids’ Kingdom maintenance is required, Ken is contacted Nicole she suggested that we set up a time in the fall for repairing and replacing.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
July 3, 5:00 p.m. Dunk Tank set up at the Yacht Harbor
July 4, 8:00 Fran Cannon 4th of July Firecracker 5 mile Run and 2.5 walk. Workers there at 6:30
July 4, 1:00 – 5:00 4th of July Dunk Tank
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
June 20 2018
7:00 a.m.
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The 4th of July is fast approaching!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Tom Tauzer, Al Stotz
Minutes: Approved as corrected L.M. – Mike A.
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Treasurer’s Report: Approved, L.M. – Mike A.
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. Mary reported the progress of the Fran Cannon 4th of July race. We are still at $3850 in sponsorships. Brenda worked with Peggy at Sign Up with the shirts. Superior Timing will provide computers for signing in; we are getting “typist” for registration. We decided to donate $100 to DCARs for their coverage of the race with radios at key locations, L.K, - Marilyn A. We also decided to join Up Road Racers magazine for $30 per year to advertise our race. Ken is to get out the orange bibs and distribute them. There will be a 6:30 meeting next week to finalize plans. The following week is the 4th! (No regular morning meeting that day)
2. We had a discussion on the Back Pack Program.
3. Lou replaced the last rose bush. We are concerned about the watering system this year. We may have to replace the entire thing, but we may still be able to repair it.
4. We started a sign up for the 4th of July Dunk Tank workers. It is attached. Please let me know if you wish to be added.
5. Bichler’s will be delivering the boulders next Tuesday at 11:00 to our Nature Preserve project. We also may be getting cement vehicle bumpers for the parking lot to be donated by the Memorial Methodist Church. This is a work in progress. Research is being made.
6. We would like to discuss with the Lions Club about putting up joint signs at some of our projects.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
June 26, 11:00 a.m. Rocks delivered to Nature Preserve
July 3, 5:00 p.m. Dunk Tank set up at the Yacht Harbor actual time to be announced.
July 4, 8:00 Fran Cannon 4th of July Firecracker 5 mile Run and 2.5 walk.
July 4, 1:00 – 5:00 4th of July Dunk Tank
June 20 2018
7:00 a.m.
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The 4th of July is fast approaching!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Tom Tauzer, Al Stotz
Minutes: Approved as corrected L.M. – Mike A.
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Treasurer’s Report: Approved, L.M. – Mike A.
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. Mary reported the progress of the Fran Cannon 4th of July race. We are still at $3850 in sponsorships. Brenda worked with Peggy at Sign Up with the shirts. Superior Timing will provide computers for signing in; we are getting “typist” for registration. We decided to donate $100 to DCARs for their coverage of the race with radios at key locations, L.K, - Marilyn A. We also decided to join Up Road Racers magazine for $30 per year to advertise our race. Ken is to get out the orange bibs and distribute them. There will be a 6:30 meeting next week to finalize plans. The following week is the 4th! (No regular morning meeting that day)
2. We had a discussion on the Back Pack Program.
3. Lou replaced the last rose bush. We are concerned about the watering system this year. We may have to replace the entire thing, but we may still be able to repair it.
4. We started a sign up for the 4th of July Dunk Tank workers. It is attached. Please let me know if you wish to be added.
5. Bichler’s will be delivering the boulders next Tuesday at 11:00 to our Nature Preserve project. We also may be getting cement vehicle bumpers for the parking lot to be donated by the Memorial Methodist Church. This is a work in progress. Research is being made.
6. We would like to discuss with the Lions Club about putting up joint signs at some of our projects.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
June 26, 11:00 a.m. Rocks delivered to Nature Preserve
July 3, 5:00 p.m. Dunk Tank set up at the Yacht Harbor actual time to be announced.
July 4, 8:00 Fran Cannon 4th of July Firecracker 5 mile Run and 2.5 walk.
July 4, 1:00 – 5:00 4th of July Dunk Tank
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
June 13 2018
7:00 a.m.
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The 4th of July is fast approaching!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Tom Tauzer, Al Stotz
Minutes: Approved as corrected M.A. – H.H.
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Treasurer’s Report: Approved, T.T. – B.C.
Correspondence: First Lutheran Church, Public Health, Gladstone High School Baseball Boosters
Discussions and activities:
1. Mary reported the progress of the Fran Cannon 4th of July race. The sponsorships keep coming in, We now have collected $3850 in sponsorships. Brenda worked with Peggy at Sign Up to design the shirts. They are already for the printing of sponsors on the back of the shirts. Superior Timing will provide computers for signing in; all we have to do is have people to operate them. Dave Cannon volunteered to announce and welcome the group to the First Annual Fran Cannon Fire Cracker 5 Mile Race. Al will do the benediction and Steve Tackman will sing the Anthem.
2. We had a discussion on the Back Pack Program.
3. Today, Wednesday, at 8:30 a.m. we replaced 7 of the rose bushes. We discovered that we need one more rose bush. Lou will try to locate one more bush. We are concerned about the watering system this year. We think it may be a dry summer.
4. We voted to donate $100 to the Gladstone High School baseball team. They have reached the state finals at M.S.U. and are looking for funds to help with the expenses. L.M. – H.H.
5. Brenda has already lined up Dunkees for the 4th of July Dunk Tank. Thank you Brenda
Ken Benson, Secretary.
July 4, 8:00 Fran Cannon 4th of July Firecracker 5 mile Run and 2.5 walk.
July 4, 1:00 – 5:00 4th of July Dunk Tank
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
June 6, 2018
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Mark Polega, Tom Tauzer, Al Stotz
Minutes: Approved as corrected L.K. – M.A.
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Treasurer’s Repor: Approved, M.A. – L.K.
Correspondence: Gladstone Lions, Community Foundation
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Packs is over for this school year. We had a discussion of the Back Pack Program and the letter from the Community Foundation.
2. Mary reported the progress of the Fran Cannon 4th of July race. The sponsorships keep coming in, We now have collected $3250 in sponsorships. Mary is still looking for someone to follow both groups so that Superior Timing will know when the last participants have completed each section. Mary has completed much of the layout for printing. Fran Cannon’s picture will be on it and a “Coke Can” will be coming out of the cannon. No committee meeting next week.
3. Cooper Cavadeaus has finished his project. His final cost was $495.43. He is going to add a plaque that is a thank you and an acknowledgement of his funding.
4, We met last Wednesday at at 9:00 a.m. Yes, the bushes were hit hard by this winter’s weather. We even took a chain saw to aid cutting some of them totally back. We left two rows of piles of pruned rose bushes. Lou, Howard, Larry, Tom and his wife Barb and Ken spent over 2 hours trying to avoid the inevitable scratches and pricks. We are concerned about the watering system this year. We are pretty sure we will be needing it.
5. We elected Mary LaFave and Marilyn Albrecht as the 2 board replacement members for Lou Martin and Marilyn Albrecht whose 3 year term will be up this year.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
July 4, 8:00 Fran Cannon 4th of July Firecracker 5 mile Run and 2.5 walk.
July 4, 1:00 – 5:00 4th of July Dunk Tank
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
May 30, 2018
7:00 a.m.
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Next Tuesday, 4:00 pack backing…last one for the school year!
In Attendance: Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Tom Tauzer, Al Stotz
Minutes: Approved as corrected L.M. – L.K.
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Treasurer’s Report: Administrative account is in the hole, and so is the breakfast fund, but when the last few due monies come in we will be on the positive side. Approved, L.M. – H.H.
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Packs is going along very well. We will meet next week an hour later at 4:00 in room 186n the High School. We have to use up our stock of items with an expiration date before school ends. We unloaded our last Feed America truck for this school year.
2. Mary reported the progress of the Fran Cannon 4th of July race. The sponsorships keep coming in, We decided to use our two fitness donations as prizes for the 1st place male and 1st place female racers. When we fire off the cannon, they will activate the chips. No committee meeting next week.
3. Cooper Cavadeaus has finished his project. His final cost was $495.43. He has been unable to contact the Lions club, so we paid the total amount (L.K. – H.H.) and will contact the Lions Club to see if they would like to split he amount with us.
4, Lou Martin is back! Rose report! He found 7 beautiful roses in Wisconsin that were far less expensive than our roses up here. BUT, this was a bad winter for our roses on the highway! We met today at 9:00 a.m. Yes, they were hit hard by this winter’s weather. We even took a chain saw to aid cutting some of them totally back. We left two rows of piles of pruned rose bushes. Lou, Howard, Larry, Tom and his wife Barb and Ken spent over 2 hours trying to avoid the inevitable scratches and pricks, but “Wegotterdone!” The bushes still look bad, but we hope they will survive!
5. The 4th of July Dunk Tank booth will not sell caramel apples and water this year.
6. We tabled the 2 board replacement members for Lou Martin and Marilyn Albrecht whose 3 year term will be up this year.
7. We made our $300 donation for the Mix and Mingle prom this coming Monday.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
July 4, 8:00 Fran Cannon 4th of July Firecracker 5 mile Run and 2.5 walk.
July 4, 1:00 – 5:00 4th of July Dunk Tank
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
May 23, 2018
7:00 a.m.
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Next Wednesday, Race committee meeting before our regular meeting, 6:30 a.m.
and the “Rose Brigade” with long sleeves, gloves, and “chompers” at 9:00 a.m.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Lou Martin, Tom Tauzer, Al Stotz
Minutes: None
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Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Thank you from the C.A.A. Adult Day Services; Back Pack checks from the 1st Lutheran Church, Trinity Lutheran Church of Stonington..
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Packs is going along very well. We will meet today and next week at our normal time of 3:00, We will also have to pack bags on June 5th in the morning rather than June 6th. We will discuss the time as we get closer to that date. We are still on our regular schedule, packing at 3:00 in room 168 in the High School. We have to use up our stock of items with an expiration date before school ends.
2. Mary reported the progress of the Fran Cannon 4th of July race. The sponsorships keep coming in, We decided to use our two fitness donations as prizes for the 1st place male and 1st place female racers. We have to research how to start the race with our cannon since they probably have a system that starts all the chips simultaneously. There will be another committee meeting at 6:30 a.m. next Wednesday.
3. We discussed the Kids’ Kingdom time capsule and decided that the metal amo boxes would rust away. Maybe a 12” capped plastic pipe would work better. Cooper has his rock mounted and is ready for the plaques to be put on. We discussed an option of honoring Harland Buckman by adding a plaque mentioning his progressive idea for the community building the first of such parks in the Upper Peninsula.
4, Lou Martin is back! Rose report! He found 7 beautiful roses in Wisconsin that were far less expensinve than our roses up here. BUT, this was a bad winter for our roses on the highway! He says we may have to do some “drastic pruning” this year and hope that the will come back from the bottom. So, next Wednesday morning after our meeting we will have to meet (with long sleeves, gloves, and “chompers”) and tackle our 104 rose bushes.
5. The Nature Preserve is scheduled to get new trail-mix and boulders 9:00 a.m. Thursday morning from the Delta County Conservation District.
6. We are working on next year’s officers. This morning we elected Larry Kirschner as vice president for next year (Mike A. – H.H,) We still need 2 board members to replace Lou Martin and Marilyn Albrecht whose 3 year term will be up.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
May 24, 9:00 a.m. Gravel and rocks to be delivered to our outdoor classroom
May 30, 6:30 a.m. Race committee meeting before our regular meeting.
May 30, 9:00 a.m. The “Rose Brigade”! Delta and the Highway (U.S.2,U.S.41,M.35)
May 23, 2018
7:00 a.m.
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Next Wednesday, Race committee meeting before our regular meeting, 6:30 a.m.
and the “Rose Brigade” with long sleeves, gloves, and “chompers” at 9:00 a.m.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Lou Martin, Tom Tauzer, Al Stotz
Minutes: None
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Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Thank you from the C.A.A. Adult Day Services; Back Pack checks from the 1st Lutheran Church, Trinity Lutheran Church of Stonington..
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Packs is going along very well. We will meet today and next week at our normal time of 3:00, We will also have to pack bags on June 5th in the morning rather than June 6th. We will discuss the time as we get closer to that date. We are still on our regular schedule, packing at 3:00 in room 168 in the High School. We have to use up our stock of items with an expiration date before school ends.
2. Mary reported the progress of the Fran Cannon 4th of July race. The sponsorships keep coming in, We decided to use our two fitness donations as prizes for the 1st place male and 1st place female racers. We have to research how to start the race with our cannon since they probably have a system that starts all the chips simultaneously. There will be another committee meeting at 6:30 a.m. next Wednesday.
3. We discussed the Kids’ Kingdom time capsule and decided that the metal amo boxes would rust away. Maybe a 12” capped plastic pipe would work better. Cooper has his rock mounted and is ready for the plaques to be put on. We discussed an option of honoring Harland Buckman by adding a plaque mentioning his progressive idea for the community building the first of such parks in the Upper Peninsula.
4, Lou Martin is back! Rose report! He found 7 beautiful roses in Wisconsin that were far less expensinve than our roses up here. BUT, this was a bad winter for our roses on the highway! He says we may have to do some “drastic pruning” this year and hope that the will come back from the bottom. So, next Wednesday morning after our meeting we will have to meet (with long sleeves, gloves, and “chompers”) and tackle our 104 rose bushes.
5. The Nature Preserve is scheduled to get new trail-mix and boulders 9:00 a.m. Thursday morning from the Delta County Conservation District.
6. We are working on next year’s officers. This morning we elected Larry Kirschner as vice president for next year (Mike A. – H.H,) We still need 2 board members to replace Lou Martin and Marilyn Albrecht whose 3 year term will be up.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
May 24, 9:00 a.m. Gravel and rocks to be delivered to our outdoor classroom
May 30, 6:30 a.m. Race committee meeting before our regular meeting.
May 30, 9:00 a.m. The “Rose Brigade”! Delta and the Highway (U.S.2,U.S.41,M.35)
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
May 9, 2018
7:00 a.m.
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Race committee meeting before our regular meeting next Wednesday, 6:30 a.m..
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Tom Tauzer
Speaker: Cooper Cavadeas spoke to us about his Eagle Scout project of putting up signage at Kids’ Kingdom playground down in VanCleave Park. He showed us the metal plaques that he will mount on the huge rock that will be mounted in cement at the entrance. We are going to try to help generate $300-$400 for his expenses. He is hoping to complete this project around the 22 or 23 of May.
Minutes: May 2, Approved as corrected, L.K. – M.L.
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Treasurer’s Report: Approved, H.H. – L.K.
Correspondence: Thank you from the Gladstone Key Club for supporting their 36 participants at the District Convention; Back Pack checks from the Gladstone Lions, 1st Lutheran Church, New Life Church.
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Packs is going along very well. We were able to manage last week without our key workers. Key Club and their advisor Lisa saved the day! Thank you! As we approach the end of the school year, we will have to make adjustments to our packing schedule in June since they will be having half days of school. We will also have to pack bags on June 5th in the morning rather than June 6th. We will discuss the time as we get closer to that date. We are still on our regular schedule, packing at 3:00 in room 168 in the High School. We have to use up our stock of items with an expiration date before school ends.
2. Mary reported the progress of the Fran Cannon 4th of July race. So far she has collected $1650 in sponsorships. We decided to join the U.P Roadrunners for a $30 membership, The Chip Program is terrific. We will be able to expand our program in the future. We have to research how to start the race with our cannon since they probably have a system that starts all the chips simultaneously. There will be another committee meeting at 6:30 a.m. next Wednesday.
3. We still have a bit of planning to do for the time capsule. We have yet to locate a metal box that will hold the items.
4, Mike Macfarlane reported on the robotics. Tim Baron will be retiring so that is a new hurdle for them to overcome. Tim has been marvelous with the program. The group did very well this year, but the robot started to wear out by the time they reached the world competition. Next year they will have also to focus the problems of friction and durability if they are to be more competitive in the world completion. The robot worked great when it was fresh by winning 1st place. But after a month of beating… it just got tired.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
May 16, 6:30 a.m. Race committee meeting before our regular meeting.
May 9, 2018
7:00 a.m.
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Race committee meeting before our regular meeting next Wednesday, 6:30 a.m..
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Tom Tauzer
Speaker: Cooper Cavadeas spoke to us about his Eagle Scout project of putting up signage at Kids’ Kingdom playground down in VanCleave Park. He showed us the metal plaques that he will mount on the huge rock that will be mounted in cement at the entrance. We are going to try to help generate $300-$400 for his expenses. He is hoping to complete this project around the 22 or 23 of May.
Minutes: May 2, Approved as corrected, L.K. – M.L.
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Treasurer’s Report: Approved, H.H. – L.K.
Correspondence: Thank you from the Gladstone Key Club for supporting their 36 participants at the District Convention; Back Pack checks from the Gladstone Lions, 1st Lutheran Church, New Life Church.
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Packs is going along very well. We were able to manage last week without our key workers. Key Club and their advisor Lisa saved the day! Thank you! As we approach the end of the school year, we will have to make adjustments to our packing schedule in June since they will be having half days of school. We will also have to pack bags on June 5th in the morning rather than June 6th. We will discuss the time as we get closer to that date. We are still on our regular schedule, packing at 3:00 in room 168 in the High School. We have to use up our stock of items with an expiration date before school ends.
2. Mary reported the progress of the Fran Cannon 4th of July race. So far she has collected $1650 in sponsorships. We decided to join the U.P Roadrunners for a $30 membership, The Chip Program is terrific. We will be able to expand our program in the future. We have to research how to start the race with our cannon since they probably have a system that starts all the chips simultaneously. There will be another committee meeting at 6:30 a.m. next Wednesday.
3. We still have a bit of planning to do for the time capsule. We have yet to locate a metal box that will hold the items.
4, Mike Macfarlane reported on the robotics. Tim Baron will be retiring so that is a new hurdle for them to overcome. Tim has been marvelous with the program. The group did very well this year, but the robot started to wear out by the time they reached the world competition. Next year they will have also to focus the problems of friction and durability if they are to be more competitive in the world completion. The robot worked great when it was fresh by winning 1st place. But after a month of beating… it just got tired.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
May 16, 6:30 a.m. Race committee meeting before our regular meeting.
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
May 2, 2018
7:00 a.m.
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Race committee meeting before our regular meeting next Wednesday, 6:30 a.m..
In Attendance: Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mark Polega, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: April 25: Approved as corrected, H.H. – P.A.
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Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Packs is going along very well. We had a discussion today about a meeting that was held with the Delta County Community Foundation board last week. We will no longer submit articles to the Daily Press about the Back Pack program. They would prefer to be the contributor since they are funding the program. As we approach the end of the school year, we will have to make adjustments to our packing schedule in June since they will be having half days of school. We will also have to pack bags on June 5th in the morning rather than June 6th. We will discuss the time as we get closer to that date. We are on our regular schedule today, packing at 3:00 in room 168 in the High School. Next Tuesday morning will be our Feeding America loading day.
2. Highway clean-up went great last Sunday. We ended getting over 30 bags collected and over 20 people picking up the trash! Thanks to all the extra volunteers for showing up to help us.
3. Mary was unable to attend this morning, but we discussed the race in Norway. The Chip Program is terrific. We will be able to expand our program in the future. Mike Macfarlane located a cannon for our race. So this year the Fran Cannon 4th of July Race will start off with a BOOM. There will be a committee meeting at 6:30 a.m. next Wednesday.
4. Peggy has been collecting contributions from the classroom for the Kids’ Kingdom time capsule. We will change the shape of the capsule to accommodate our new style contributions. We will be able to coordinate our celebration with a City of Gladstone “tree planting”
Ken Benson, Secretary.
May 2, Back Pack packing 3:00 at the Gladstone High School
May 9, 6:30 a.m. Race committee meeting before our regular meeting.
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
April 25, 2018
7:00 a.m.
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We need HELP next today at 3:00 for Back Pack packing!
Adopt a Highway clean-up this Sunday at 1:00!
In Attendance: Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Alan Stotz
Minutes: April 11; Approved, B.C. – J.G.
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Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Packs is going to be tricky today since Larry and the Albrechts are going to be gone! On top of that, the World Robotics competition is this week and some of our Key Club “packers” are also going to be gone! So please see if you can fit it in to your schedule to give us a hand! Contact me if you have questions. We will pack the bags today at 3:00 in the high school in room 186. We enter the High School through the second wing in the back, by the “bus stop”.
2. Highway clean-up this Sunday at 1:00! The reason we are having it Sunday is that the High School baseball team is going to help us. Yippee! Something NEW this year! Since they have installed the new pedestrian / bike path we will have to add that to our area. In the past, since it was all rocks and we had to climb over the guard rail to clean it, we left it off from our area. Not anymore! Welcome Bike Path! We can park over in the Dr. Kelly Dental parking lot (since they made our former parking area by the Happy Rock gas station unattainable). But we will still gather and get our supplies at the gas station.
3. Mary reported (by phone) that she went to the race in Norway to see how the chip timing worked out. She is elated! She said that it will make everything “smoother”! Thank you Mary!
Ken Benson, Secretary.
April 25. Back Pack packing 3:00 at the Gladstone High School
April 29, 1:00 Adopt a Highway clean-up
April 25, 2018
7:00 a.m.
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We need HELP next today at 3:00 for Back Pack packing!
Adopt a Highway clean-up this Sunday at 1:00!
In Attendance: Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Alan Stotz
Minutes: April 11; Approved, B.C. – J.G.
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Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Packs is going to be tricky today since Larry and the Albrechts are going to be gone! On top of that, the World Robotics competition is this week and some of our Key Club “packers” are also going to be gone! So please see if you can fit it in to your schedule to give us a hand! Contact me if you have questions. We will pack the bags today at 3:00 in the high school in room 186. We enter the High School through the second wing in the back, by the “bus stop”.
2. Highway clean-up this Sunday at 1:00! The reason we are having it Sunday is that the High School baseball team is going to help us. Yippee! Something NEW this year! Since they have installed the new pedestrian / bike path we will have to add that to our area. In the past, since it was all rocks and we had to climb over the guard rail to clean it, we left it off from our area. Not anymore! Welcome Bike Path! We can park over in the Dr. Kelly Dental parking lot (since they made our former parking area by the Happy Rock gas station unattainable). But we will still gather and get our supplies at the gas station.
3. Mary reported (by phone) that she went to the race in Norway to see how the chip timing worked out. She is elated! She said that it will make everything “smoother”! Thank you Mary!
Ken Benson, Secretary.
April 25. Back Pack packing 3:00 at the Gladstone High School
April 29, 1:00 Adopt a Highway clean-up
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
April 18, 2018
7:00 a.m.
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We need HELP next Wednesday at 3:00 for Back Pack packing!
We were visited by the Gladstone High School Key Club today!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Marilyn Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Mary LaFave, Alan Stotz, Lisa Thomas
Guests: Mary Cary Crawford, League of Women Voters, Gladstone Key Club officers: Hannah Christie, President; Charlotte Strom, past president; Emily Parker, Vice President; Lucas Hughes, Secretary; Olivia Wettthuhn, Treasurer; Annabelle Christie, Bulletin Editor.
Speaker: Mary Cary Crawford, from the League of Women Voters (which has male members) spoke to us on the subject of redistricting and gerrymandering in Michigan. It is required by law that each state redistricts every ten years. This is fine in the states that have independent citizens’ commissions to draw the maps. But in states like Michigan, the ruling party draws the lines to their favor. She showed us some examples of today’s Michigan maps and you could see downstate where some of the districts had very strange shapes. One where the map reached up into another district to snag one city that usually voted the same as them. She gave us some websites to learn more about it. The two websites werewww.brennancenter.org
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Minutes: April 11; Approved, Mike A. - Marilyn A.
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Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: A Thankyou from the Junior High Science Olympiad and an announcement that they placed first at the Regional competition at NMU and that they will be traveling to Lansing for the State competition which will be held at MSU on April 28.
Discussions and activities:
1. We met the new officers to the Gladstone Key Club. They also gave us a rundown to activities this year. They funded 7 groups this year for a total of $2420.88 with half of that going to Bay Cliff Health Camp! WAY TO GO!!!
2. Back Packs is going to be tricky next week since Larry and the Albrechts are going to be gone! On top of that, the World Robotics competition is also week and some of our Key Club “packers” are also going to be gone! Ouch! So please see if you can fit it in to your schedule to give us a hand! Contact me if you have questions. We usually pack the bags every Wednesday at 3:00 in the high school in room 186. We enter the High School through the second wing in the back, by the “bus stop”.
3. Midyear Conference will be in Kingsford on Saturday the 21st.
5. The city has offered their new “Rec Office” for our preregistration on Sunday July 1st from 1:00-3:00 p.m. for our Fran Cannon Firecracker race on the 4th of July. We have sent out letters inviting businesses and groups to sponsor the race. The race committee will meet next Wednesday morning at 6:30, before our regular meeting at the church. We only had two there this morning. See you next week??
Ken Benson, Secretary.
April 21, Midyear Conference in Iron Mountain/Kingsford including Division 10 Lt. Gov. Election
April 25. 6:30 a.m. race committee meeting at the 1st Lutheran Church.
April 25. Back Pack packing 3:00 at the Gladstone High School
April 29, 1:00 Adopt a Highway clean-up
April 18, 2018
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
We need HELP next Wednesday at 3:00 for Back Pack packing!
We were visited by the Gladstone High School Key Club today!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Marilyn Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Mary LaFave, Alan Stotz, Lisa Thomas
Guests: Mary Cary Crawford, League of Women Voters, Gladstone Key Club officers: Hannah Christie, President; Charlotte Strom, past president; Emily Parker, Vice President; Lucas Hughes, Secretary; Olivia Wettthuhn, Treasurer; Annabelle Christie, Bulletin Editor.
Speaker: Mary Cary Crawford, from the League of Women Voters (which has male members) spoke to us on the subject of redistricting and gerrymandering in Michigan. It is required by law that each state redistricts every ten years. This is fine in the states that have independent citizens’ commissions to draw the maps. But in states like Michigan, the ruling party draws the lines to their favor. She showed us some examples of today’s Michigan maps and you could see downstate where some of the districts had very strange shapes. One where the map reached up into another district to snag one city that usually voted the same as them. She gave us some websites to learn more about it. The two websites werewww.brennancenter.org
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Minutes: April 11; Approved, Mike A. - Marilyn A.
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Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: A Thankyou from the Junior High Science Olympiad and an announcement that they placed first at the Regional competition at NMU and that they will be traveling to Lansing for the State competition which will be held at MSU on April 28.
Discussions and activities:
1. We met the new officers to the Gladstone Key Club. They also gave us a rundown to activities this year. They funded 7 groups this year for a total of $2420.88 with half of that going to Bay Cliff Health Camp! WAY TO GO!!!
2. Back Packs is going to be tricky next week since Larry and the Albrechts are going to be gone! On top of that, the World Robotics competition is also week and some of our Key Club “packers” are also going to be gone! Ouch! So please see if you can fit it in to your schedule to give us a hand! Contact me if you have questions. We usually pack the bags every Wednesday at 3:00 in the high school in room 186. We enter the High School through the second wing in the back, by the “bus stop”.
3. Midyear Conference will be in Kingsford on Saturday the 21st.
5. The city has offered their new “Rec Office” for our preregistration on Sunday July 1st from 1:00-3:00 p.m. for our Fran Cannon Firecracker race on the 4th of July. We have sent out letters inviting businesses and groups to sponsor the race. The race committee will meet next Wednesday morning at 6:30, before our regular meeting at the church. We only had two there this morning. See you next week??
Ken Benson, Secretary.
April 21, Midyear Conference in Iron Mountain/Kingsford including Division 10 Lt. Gov. Election
April 25. 6:30 a.m. race committee meeting at the 1st Lutheran Church.
April 25. Back Pack packing 3:00 at the Gladstone High School
April 29, 1:00 Adopt a Highway clean-up
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
April 11, 2018
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
We had to meet at Memorial United Methodist Church today due to Hope at the Inn
being at 1st Lutheran Church. (I forgot! That meant no breakfast! OOOPS! Sorry!)
Midyear Conference, April 21, Kingsford.
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Marilyn Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Alan Stotz,
Minutes: April 4; Approved, P.A. – M.L.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Gladstone Senior Center, Requesting sponsorship of their Seventh Annual Scenic Shore 5K Run / 1 mile Walk; Donation Back pack program from the Gladstone Lions Club, and the Memorial United Methodist Church.
Discussions and activities:
1. In regard to the Senior Center’s request, we have to remain true to our focus of supporting children and youth and to not accept the offer to be a sponsor to their race.
2. We are trying to get some Escanaba service clubs to each take a school and run the Back Pack Program in Esky that is sponsored by the Community Foundation. Larry put a letter to the press in the paper about it and is now responding with them and is willing to help them get started. The ISD Learning Center is very interested and is willing to run it themselves. The Rotary is also showing interest. Good job Larry! As for our group, the next two weeks are going to be tricky since Larry and the Albrechts are going to be out of the state! Ouch! They have been doing the lion’s share of the picking up of the food from “Feed America” and setting it up for packing. So please see if you can fit it in to your schedule to give us a hand! Contact me if you have questions. We usually pick up the food every other Tuesday morning and pack the bags every Wednesday at 3:00 in the high school in room 186.
3. Midyear Conference will be in Kingsford on Saturday the 21st. I have attached a website that has all the info on it plus a registration link at the bottom. There are several ways to register yourself, but I just found out that I am able to register for you on line since I am the club secretary. Also, our club has offered to pay our registration fee. The web-site is: http://wiumkiwanis.org/midyear
4. The Salvation Army has contacted us about their summer camp. We voted to give them $100 as we have in the past. L.K. – Marilyn A.
5. The city has offered their new “Rec Office” for our preregistration on Sunday July 1st from 1:00-3:00 p.m. for our Fran Cannon Firecracker race on the 4th of July. We are sending out letters inviting businesses and groups to sponsor the race. The race committee will meet next Wednesday morning at 6:30, before our regular meeting at the church.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
April 18, 6:30 a.m. race committee meeting at the 1st Lutheran Church.
April 18, Mary Cary Crawford, League of Women Voters, subject: redistricting and gerrymandering in Michigan
April 21, Midyear Conference in Iron Mountain/Kingsford including Division 10 Lt. Gov. Election
April 29, 1:00 Adopt a Highway clean-up
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
April 4, 2018
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
Midyear Conference, April 21, Kingsford, Register by April 7.
Also
Back pack will be today at 2:30 since it is a “snow day”.
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Marilyn Albrecht, Ken Benson, Tracey Depuydt, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Alan Stotz,
Minutes: Approved: March 28; Approved, H.H. – L.K.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. Midyear Conference will be in Kingsford on Saturday the 21st. I have attached a website that has all the info on it plus a registration link at the bottom. There are several ways to register: 1. By U.S. Mail to be postmarked by April 7th . 2. On-line using the enclosed website, 3. By fax to 1 866-484-4745. I have severalapplications here at my house. The web-site is: http://wiumkiwanis.org/midyear
2. As noted above, since there is no school today, we will be able to start earlier at 2:30 due to no busses in our parking area. BUT, we will need more help today since we will have no Key Club students to pack. Hope to see you there. We will be on our regular schedule of Back Pack next week. We are trying to get some Escanaba service clubs to each take a school and run the Back Pack Program sponsored by the Community Foundation. One club would not be able to handle all the students on their own.
3. Baseball Breakfast this Sunday from 9-2:00 at the Middle/Jones School cafeteria. Let us support them as they help us clean the Highway.
4. The Escanaba Noon Kiwanis is having their Pan Cake fund raiser this week end (6th , 7th , 8th ) at the Fair Grounds.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
April 11, Focus on Fran Cannon race
April 18, Mary Cary Crawford, League of Women Voters, subject: redistricting and gerrymandering in Michigan
April 21, Midyear Conference in Iron Mountain/Kingsford including Division 10 Lt. Gov. Election- It will be $25 for lunch and registration if you register before April 7th. After that it will be $35.
April 29, 1:00 Adopt a Highway clean-up
April 4, 2018
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
Midyear Conference, April 21, Kingsford, Register by April 7.
Also
Back pack will be today at 2:30 since it is a “snow day”.
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Marilyn Albrecht, Ken Benson, Tracey Depuydt, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Alan Stotz,
Minutes: Approved: March 28; Approved, H.H. – L.K.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. Midyear Conference will be in Kingsford on Saturday the 21st. I have attached a website that has all the info on it plus a registration link at the bottom. There are several ways to register: 1. By U.S. Mail to be postmarked by April 7th . 2. On-line using the enclosed website, 3. By fax to 1 866-484-4745. I have severalapplications here at my house. The web-site is: http://wiumkiwanis.org/midyear
2. As noted above, since there is no school today, we will be able to start earlier at 2:30 due to no busses in our parking area. BUT, we will need more help today since we will have no Key Club students to pack. Hope to see you there. We will be on our regular schedule of Back Pack next week. We are trying to get some Escanaba service clubs to each take a school and run the Back Pack Program sponsored by the Community Foundation. One club would not be able to handle all the students on their own.
3. Baseball Breakfast this Sunday from 9-2:00 at the Middle/Jones School cafeteria. Let us support them as they help us clean the Highway.
4. The Escanaba Noon Kiwanis is having their Pan Cake fund raiser this week end (6th , 7th , 8th ) at the Fair Grounds.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
April 11, Focus on Fran Cannon race
April 18, Mary Cary Crawford, League of Women Voters, subject: redistricting and gerrymandering in Michigan
April 21, Midyear Conference in Iron Mountain/Kingsford including Division 10 Lt. Gov. Election- It will be $25 for lunch and registration if you register before April 7th. After that it will be $35.
April 29, 1:00 Adopt a Highway clean-up
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
March 28, 2018
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Marilyn Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Alan Stotz,
Speaker: Judy Schwalbach, who is the Upper Peninsula’s Representative for Attorney General Bill Schuette’s Constituent Relations. Our State Government has 4 main branches: the Governor, the Lt. Governor, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of State. The Attorney General represents all the legal matters that affect the State. Judy represents the U.P. and mentioned the legal matters that she was able to work on for the U.P. Some examples were the Republic, MI main fund raiser which involves the opening of a dam for a short time to have their annual fishing derby. The DEQ was going to prohibit the opening of the dam and The Attorney General was able to allow the fishing derby. She talked about the opioid problem; OK2SAY apt on phones which allows anyone to confidentially report tips on criminal activities or potential harm directed at Michigan students; Term limits; and other things that affect the U.P., even human trafficking. Judy was also very interested in extending the Back Pack program in the Escanaba Schools. She would like to view how we are doing it in here Gladstone and encourage different Escanaba clubs to each pick a school to pack and distribute to.
Minutes: Approved: March 21; Approved, Marilyn A. – L.K.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: SAIL (Superior Alliance for Independent Living) wishing to present to our Club by their representative Kristin Williams, LPN; A thank you from the Junior High Science Olympiad team. They placed first at the Regional Competition at NMU and will be traveling to Lansing for the State Competition at MSU on April 28; The Kiwanis District newspaper, the Kiwanews, which featured our article about the Back Pack Program on page 13.
Discussions and activities:
1. We discussed the Fran Cannon race and the possibility of using the Rapid River cannon since we are having a difficult time in purchasing one.
2. We will be on our regular schedule of Back Pack next week staring with our Tuesday morning food pick up from Feed America.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
April 11, Focus on Fran Cannon race
April 18, Mary Cary Crawford, League of Women Voters. redistricting and gerrymandering in Michigan
April 21, Midyear Conference in Iron Mountain/Kingsford including Division 10 Lt. Gov. Election
April 29, 1:00 Adopt a Highway clean-up
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
March 21, 2018
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Marilyn Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz,
Speaker: Ron Miasmo of the City of Gladstone DDA, shared with us some of the history and current activities of the Gladstone Downtown Development Authority. Ours started in the 90s and has greatly improved our city’s appearance.
Ron also spoke of the planned development of the North Shore of the City of Gladstone and the current projects of the Dairy Flo and 1st National Bank. Another planned project is that of 9th Street which has many areas that need updating in utilities and repair. He also mentioned that they are planning a mural for the east wall of the “Farmer’s Market”.
Minutes: Approved: March 14; Approved, Mike A. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved, Mike A. – L.K.
Correspondence: Forwarded to next week due to lack of time.
Discussions and activities:
1. We discussed the Fran Cannon race and the use of the timing chip. The cost will be $1000 or $3.00 per chip, whichever is more. But the advantages we will receive and the additional runners we may receive wil offset the cost. We will be going to the race in Norway, MI, to learn more about the system. We will also use the chip with the walkers who will be finishing through the same “gate”. We will start getting sponsors at the same rate we used last year even though it will cost more for the use of the chips.
2. We have our regular schedule of Back Pack Packing at 3:00 Wednesdays in room 186 at the Gladstone Area High School. We will need to pack extra since next week is Spring Vacation.
3. Peggy Austin has passed out Kids’ Kingdom Time Capsule instructions to the teachers at Cameron and Jones Schools and has asked for them back by May 1st.
4. Mike Macfarlane reported on the Robotics tournament in Escanaba this weekend. Gladstone finished 2nd in the preliminaries and was chosen by the first place team to be their partner. They won all their matches from then on and are now ranked 35th out of some 500 Michigan teams.
5. This week end at the Key Club district convention our Rapid River Key Club won 1st place for best T shirt contest. Congratulations! Also our Key Club district received 1st place for the Spirit award. It was great weekend.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
March 28, Judy Schwalbach, Representative for Attorney General Bill Schuette Constituent Relations
April 11, Focus on Fran Cannon race
April 21, Midyear Conference in Iron Mountain/Kingsford including Division 10 Lt. Gov. Election
April 29, 1:00 Adopt a Highway clean-up
March 21, 2018
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Marilyn Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz,
Speaker: Ron Miasmo of the City of Gladstone DDA, shared with us some of the history and current activities of the Gladstone Downtown Development Authority. Ours started in the 90s and has greatly improved our city’s appearance.
Ron also spoke of the planned development of the North Shore of the City of Gladstone and the current projects of the Dairy Flo and 1st National Bank. Another planned project is that of 9th Street which has many areas that need updating in utilities and repair. He also mentioned that they are planning a mural for the east wall of the “Farmer’s Market”.
Minutes: Approved: March 14; Approved, Mike A. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved, Mike A. – L.K.
Correspondence: Forwarded to next week due to lack of time.
Discussions and activities:
1. We discussed the Fran Cannon race and the use of the timing chip. The cost will be $1000 or $3.00 per chip, whichever is more. But the advantages we will receive and the additional runners we may receive wil offset the cost. We will be going to the race in Norway, MI, to learn more about the system. We will also use the chip with the walkers who will be finishing through the same “gate”. We will start getting sponsors at the same rate we used last year even though it will cost more for the use of the chips.
2. We have our regular schedule of Back Pack Packing at 3:00 Wednesdays in room 186 at the Gladstone Area High School. We will need to pack extra since next week is Spring Vacation.
3. Peggy Austin has passed out Kids’ Kingdom Time Capsule instructions to the teachers at Cameron and Jones Schools and has asked for them back by May 1st.
4. Mike Macfarlane reported on the Robotics tournament in Escanaba this weekend. Gladstone finished 2nd in the preliminaries and was chosen by the first place team to be their partner. They won all their matches from then on and are now ranked 35th out of some 500 Michigan teams.
5. This week end at the Key Club district convention our Rapid River Key Club won 1st place for best T shirt contest. Congratulations! Also our Key Club district received 1st place for the Spirit award. It was great weekend.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
March 28, Judy Schwalbach, Representative for Attorney General Bill Schuette Constituent Relations
April 11, Focus on Fran Cannon race
April 21, Midyear Conference in Iron Mountain/Kingsford including Division 10 Lt. Gov. Election
April 29, 1:00 Adopt a Highway clean-up
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
March 14, 2018
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
Key Club District Convention (DCON) will be in Green Bay this week.
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Marilyn Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guest: Jaime Roshak, of the Community Action, Adult Day Services spoke to us of the redesigned “Perspectives” program for helping care givers of those with dementia or memory loss. The new program has moved to 2635 1st Ave South in Escanaba. They realized the wear and tear on those caregivers is 24/7 and that they needed a break to recoup. This program is open from “9 to 5” Monday to Friday except holidays. Their activities include singing, reminiscence therapy, baking, game day, puzzles/word search, arts and crafts, etc. This way the care giver can rest, shop, sleep – whatever will help them the most to recharge. They can also help them find othe caregiver support services.
Minutes: Approved: March 7; Approved L.K. – M.M.
Treasurer’s Report: Same
Correspondence: A Check from the Memorial United Methodist Church for adding nutrition to the Back Pack Program, A thank you from Project Red White and Blue’s Jason Brunette for our donation of back packs.
Discussions and activities:
1. We discussed the redesigned Adult Care Service which we supported in the past as “Perspectives” and moved to support this program also. That we donate $200 to the Adult Day Care services. M.M. – B.C.
2. We have our regular schedule of Back Pack Packing at 3:00 Wednesdays in room 186 at the Gladstone Area High School.
3. Peggy Austin has passed out Kids’ Kingdom Time Capsule instructions to the teachers at Cameron and Jones Schools and has asked for them back by May 1st .
4. Rapid River is fixing up their park and have offered us the opportunity to sponsor 3 bricks with information on them promoting Key Club and our Kiwanis. We will support the program with a $75 donation. L.K. – B.C.
5. We will start getting letters otr for sponsors for the “Fran Cannon” race. We are also looking for “cannon” that we can purchase that we will be able to start the race with in his honor.
6. Brenda has arranged for the High School Baseball team to help clean up the highway with us.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
March 16-18, Our two Key Clubs’ DCON in Green Bay
March 21, Ron Miasmo City of Gladstone DDA
April 21, Midyear Conference in Iron Mountain plus Division 10 Lt. Gov. Election
April 29, 1:00 Adopt a Highway clean-up
March 14, 2018
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
Key Club District Convention (DCON) will be in Green Bay this week.
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Marilyn Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guest: Jaime Roshak, of the Community Action, Adult Day Services spoke to us of the redesigned “Perspectives” program for helping care givers of those with dementia or memory loss. The new program has moved to 2635 1st Ave South in Escanaba. They realized the wear and tear on those caregivers is 24/7 and that they needed a break to recoup. This program is open from “9 to 5” Monday to Friday except holidays. Their activities include singing, reminiscence therapy, baking, game day, puzzles/word search, arts and crafts, etc. This way the care giver can rest, shop, sleep – whatever will help them the most to recharge. They can also help them find othe caregiver support services.
Minutes: Approved: March 7; Approved L.K. – M.M.
Treasurer’s Report: Same
Correspondence: A Check from the Memorial United Methodist Church for adding nutrition to the Back Pack Program, A thank you from Project Red White and Blue’s Jason Brunette for our donation of back packs.
Discussions and activities:
1. We discussed the redesigned Adult Care Service which we supported in the past as “Perspectives” and moved to support this program also. That we donate $200 to the Adult Day Care services. M.M. – B.C.
2. We have our regular schedule of Back Pack Packing at 3:00 Wednesdays in room 186 at the Gladstone Area High School.
3. Peggy Austin has passed out Kids’ Kingdom Time Capsule instructions to the teachers at Cameron and Jones Schools and has asked for them back by May 1st .
4. Rapid River is fixing up their park and have offered us the opportunity to sponsor 3 bricks with information on them promoting Key Club and our Kiwanis. We will support the program with a $75 donation. L.K. – B.C.
5. We will start getting letters otr for sponsors for the “Fran Cannon” race. We are also looking for “cannon” that we can purchase that we will be able to start the race with in his honor.
6. Brenda has arranged for the High School Baseball team to help clean up the highway with us.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
March 16-18, Our two Key Clubs’ DCON in Green Bay
March 21, Ron Miasmo City of Gladstone DDA
April 21, Midyear Conference in Iron Mountain plus Division 10 Lt. Gov. Election
April 29, 1:00 Adopt a Highway clean-up
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
March 7, 2018
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
Key Club District Convention (DCON) will be in Green Bay next week.
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Mark Polega Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guest: Jay Kulbertis
Minutes: Approved: February 28; Approved H.H. – L.K.
Treasurer’s Report: Same
Correspondence: A Check from the Gladstone Lions Club for adding nutrition to the Back Pack Program, A request for funding from the Easter Seals Wisconsin program for Camp Wawbeek. Letters and phone calls from Gary LaPlant representing the Community Foundation for Delta County.
Discussions and activities:
1. We had considerable discussion on the letters and phone calls from Gary LaPlant about the Back Pack Program in our schools. Jay Kulbertis, Superintendent of the Gladstone/Rapid River School, attended our meeting and informed us of his conversations with Gary. After much discussion, it was moved that “We approach the Community Foundation through Jay Kulbertis and request a meeting with their board of Directors to discuss the Back Pack program in the Gladstone/Rapid River Schools.” M.A. – M.L.
2. We have our regular schedule of Back Pack Packing at 3:00 Wednesdays in room 186 at the Gladstone Area High School. We unloaded the Feed America Truck yesterday.
3. We will plan to have the teachers prepare something for the Kids’ Kingdom Time Capsule by May 1st.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
March 14, Jaime Roshak, Community Action, Adult Day Services.
March 16-18, Our two Key Clubs’ DCON in Green Bay
March 21, Ron Miasmo City of Gladstone DDA
April 21, Midyear Conference in Iron Mountain plus Division 10 Lt. Gov. Election
March 7, 2018
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
Key Club District Convention (DCON) will be in Green Bay next week.
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Mark Polega Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guest: Jay Kulbertis
Minutes: Approved: February 28; Approved H.H. – L.K.
Treasurer’s Report: Same
Correspondence: A Check from the Gladstone Lions Club for adding nutrition to the Back Pack Program, A request for funding from the Easter Seals Wisconsin program for Camp Wawbeek. Letters and phone calls from Gary LaPlant representing the Community Foundation for Delta County.
Discussions and activities:
1. We had considerable discussion on the letters and phone calls from Gary LaPlant about the Back Pack Program in our schools. Jay Kulbertis, Superintendent of the Gladstone/Rapid River School, attended our meeting and informed us of his conversations with Gary. After much discussion, it was moved that “We approach the Community Foundation through Jay Kulbertis and request a meeting with their board of Directors to discuss the Back Pack program in the Gladstone/Rapid River Schools.” M.A. – M.L.
2. We have our regular schedule of Back Pack Packing at 3:00 Wednesdays in room 186 at the Gladstone Area High School. We unloaded the Feed America Truck yesterday.
3. We will plan to have the teachers prepare something for the Kids’ Kingdom Time Capsule by May 1st.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
March 14, Jaime Roshak, Community Action, Adult Day Services.
March 16-18, Our two Key Clubs’ DCON in Green Bay
March 21, Ron Miasmo City of Gladstone DDA
April 21, Midyear Conference in Iron Mountain plus Division 10 Lt. Gov. Election
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
February 28, 2018
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Julie Brunette, Brenda Crow, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guest Speaker: Erin Kiraly, Public Health, Family Emergency Preparedness, spoke to us about being prepared for an emergency. One of the things she stressed was a “Grab and Go” box, a fire and water proof box that has your important papers, birth certificates, Social Security, passports, insurances, titles, deeds, advanced directives, medicals, phone numbers, etc. that you can grab and go with in less than two minutes. And then there is the “Go Bag” which has enough supplies for 3 days with things like flash lights, water, food, clothing, etc. She mentioned that we live in an area that a flash forest fire is a possibility, and power outages could last for a long period of time, etc. She left us with their website of www.906prepare.com
Minutes: Approved: February 21; Approved M. A. – L.K.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved H.H. – T.T.
Correspondence: A request for help in getting a special needs child to school from Hermansville.
Discussions and activities:
1. We had considerable discussion on the letter about the child from Hermansville. We decided to run an experiment with providing a $40 gas card to see if this was truly the problem. If so, contact the Intermediate School District so that they could look into the situation and address the problem. We felt that this was an area that we were not involved in but that we could offer this little experiment to see if it would help the situation. Moved that we purchase a $40 gas card L.K. – H.H.
2. We have our regular schedule of Back Pack Packing at 3:00 Wednesdays in room 186 at the Gladstone Area High School. Next Tuesday the Feed America Truck will deliver between 11:00 and 11:30 a.m.
3. We discussed “Snack Time” at Cameron School, if we could use some of our extra supplies for those in need, and how to do it.
4. We will plan to have the teachers prepare something for the Kids’ Kingdom Time Capsule by May 1st.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
March 14, Jaime Roshak, Community Action, Adult Day Services.
March 16-18, Our two Key Clubs’ DCON in Green Bay
April 21, Midyear Conference in Iron Mountain plus Division 10 Lt. Gov. Election
February 28, 2018
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Julie Brunette, Brenda Crow, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guest Speaker: Erin Kiraly, Public Health, Family Emergency Preparedness, spoke to us about being prepared for an emergency. One of the things she stressed was a “Grab and Go” box, a fire and water proof box that has your important papers, birth certificates, Social Security, passports, insurances, titles, deeds, advanced directives, medicals, phone numbers, etc. that you can grab and go with in less than two minutes. And then there is the “Go Bag” which has enough supplies for 3 days with things like flash lights, water, food, clothing, etc. She mentioned that we live in an area that a flash forest fire is a possibility, and power outages could last for a long period of time, etc. She left us with their website of www.906prepare.com
Minutes: Approved: February 21; Approved M. A. – L.K.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved H.H. – T.T.
Correspondence: A request for help in getting a special needs child to school from Hermansville.
Discussions and activities:
1. We had considerable discussion on the letter about the child from Hermansville. We decided to run an experiment with providing a $40 gas card to see if this was truly the problem. If so, contact the Intermediate School District so that they could look into the situation and address the problem. We felt that this was an area that we were not involved in but that we could offer this little experiment to see if it would help the situation. Moved that we purchase a $40 gas card L.K. – H.H.
2. We have our regular schedule of Back Pack Packing at 3:00 Wednesdays in room 186 at the Gladstone Area High School. Next Tuesday the Feed America Truck will deliver between 11:00 and 11:30 a.m.
3. We discussed “Snack Time” at Cameron School, if we could use some of our extra supplies for those in need, and how to do it.
4. We will plan to have the teachers prepare something for the Kids’ Kingdom Time Capsule by May 1st.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
March 14, Jaime Roshak, Community Action, Adult Day Services.
March 16-18, Our two Key Clubs’ DCON in Green Bay
April 21, Midyear Conference in Iron Mountain plus Division 10 Lt. Gov. Election
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
February 21, 2018
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
(Hmmm, sorry, no SHOUT OUT today!)
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Tracey Depuydt, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved: February 7, and 15; Approved Mike A. Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved Mike A. and Marilyn A.
Correspondence: A very nice Thank you letter from the Rapid River Key Club, A Thank you and an update from the Bonifas Fine Arts Center, a request from Department of Natural Resources for annual Kids Fishing Day,
Discussions and activities:
1. We will send $100 to The Annual Kid’s Fishing Day for children event, Mike A. – Marilyn A.
2. The Feed America Truck is one Day late due to “Presidents Day” so pick-up is today instead of Tuesday. Meijer’s has been helping us to add fresh fruit tour menu, what a blessing! We have our regular schedule of Back Pack Packing at 3:00 Wednesdays in room 186 at the Gladstone Area High School. We are going to “clean house” at the high school to make more room for new stock. We will be getting rid of the metal cabinets that are too narrow for the boxes food is arriving in. We have discovered that back backs were too heavy and cumbersome for most students to use (and that they were quickly becoming unusable from being dragged home plus zippers being destroyed) so, we have switched from Back Packs to plastic bags. Now we have a pile of Back Packs to recycle. Ken has heard of a program that could use some, he will pursue it. Larry has submitted information for an article in the Kiwanews, our Kiwanis district newspaper. We hope to see our project “in print”!
Ken Benson, Secretary.
February 28, Erin Kiraly, Public Health, Family Emergency Priparedness.
March 14, Jaime Roshak, Community Action, Adult Day Services.
March 16-18, Our two Key Clubs’ DCON in Green Bay
April 21, Midyear Conference in Iron Mountain plus Division 10 Lt. Gov. Election
February 21, 2018
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
(Hmmm, sorry, no SHOUT OUT today!)
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Tracey Depuydt, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved: February 7, and 15; Approved Mike A. Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved Mike A. and Marilyn A.
Correspondence: A very nice Thank you letter from the Rapid River Key Club, A Thank you and an update from the Bonifas Fine Arts Center, a request from Department of Natural Resources for annual Kids Fishing Day,
Discussions and activities:
1. We will send $100 to The Annual Kid’s Fishing Day for children event, Mike A. – Marilyn A.
2. The Feed America Truck is one Day late due to “Presidents Day” so pick-up is today instead of Tuesday. Meijer’s has been helping us to add fresh fruit tour menu, what a blessing! We have our regular schedule of Back Pack Packing at 3:00 Wednesdays in room 186 at the Gladstone Area High School. We are going to “clean house” at the high school to make more room for new stock. We will be getting rid of the metal cabinets that are too narrow for the boxes food is arriving in. We have discovered that back backs were too heavy and cumbersome for most students to use (and that they were quickly becoming unusable from being dragged home plus zippers being destroyed) so, we have switched from Back Packs to plastic bags. Now we have a pile of Back Packs to recycle. Ken has heard of a program that could use some, he will pursue it. Larry has submitted information for an article in the Kiwanews, our Kiwanis district newspaper. We hope to see our project “in print”!
Ken Benson, Secretary.
February 28, Erin Kiraly, Public Health, Family Emergency Priparedness.
March 14, Jaime Roshak, Community Action, Adult Day Services.
March 16-18, Our two Key Clubs’ DCON in Green Bay
April 21, Midyear Conference in Iron Mountain plus Division 10 Lt. Gov. Election
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
February 14, 2018
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
HAPPY Valentine’s Day
We met at the Gladstone High School
to view the Bravebots robot
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guest: The Gladstone High School Robotics officers and drivers, Tim Barron, Barb Tauzer
Minutes: Approved: None
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. We had an eye opening experience this morning! It is MARVELOUS to what these kids are doing and have done! Their new robot is able to move in any direction at any time, with each of its 4 drive wheels able to work independently, WOW! To see how many hours they put in and the quality of their work is amazing! This year they have to be able to pick up boxes and raise them over head and place them on a platform. They will also be required to lift themselves up a tower and carry other robots with them if needed. Again, WOW!
Their first meet is in Escanaba March 14th through the 17th.
2. We still have our regular schedule of Back Pack Packing at 3:00 Wednesdays in room 186 at the Gladstone Area High School.
3. Our CHAT party was a great success! We ended up having over 60 people there including many helpers and Key Club Students. The “mingling” of the two groups was heartwarming! Thank you to all who participated!
Ken Benson, Secretary.
February 15, AKtion Club at the Bonifas 12 Noon
February 28, Erin Kiraly, Public Health, Family Emergency Priparedness.
March 14, Jaime Roshak, Community Action, Adult Day Services.
March 16-18, Our two Key Clubs’ DCON in Green Bay
April 21, Midyear Conference in Iron Mountain plus Division 10 Lt. Gov. Election
February 14, 2018
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
HAPPY Valentine’s Day
We met at the Gladstone High School
to view the Bravebots robot
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guest: The Gladstone High School Robotics officers and drivers, Tim Barron, Barb Tauzer
Minutes: Approved: None
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. We had an eye opening experience this morning! It is MARVELOUS to what these kids are doing and have done! Their new robot is able to move in any direction at any time, with each of its 4 drive wheels able to work independently, WOW! To see how many hours they put in and the quality of their work is amazing! This year they have to be able to pick up boxes and raise them over head and place them on a platform. They will also be required to lift themselves up a tower and carry other robots with them if needed. Again, WOW!
Their first meet is in Escanaba March 14th through the 17th.
2. We still have our regular schedule of Back Pack Packing at 3:00 Wednesdays in room 186 at the Gladstone Area High School.
3. Our CHAT party was a great success! We ended up having over 60 people there including many helpers and Key Club Students. The “mingling” of the two groups was heartwarming! Thank you to all who participated!
Ken Benson, Secretary.
February 15, AKtion Club at the Bonifas 12 Noon
February 28, Erin Kiraly, Public Health, Family Emergency Priparedness.
March 14, Jaime Roshak, Community Action, Adult Day Services.
March 16-18, Our two Key Clubs’ DCON in Green Bay
April 21, Midyear Conference in Iron Mountain plus Division 10 Lt. Gov. Election
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
February 7, 2018
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
We will meet at the Gladstone High School
to view the Bravebots robot next week, February 14
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guest: Cooper Cavadeaus and his mother.
Cooper spoke to us about his Kids’ Kingdom plaque he is preparing to mount on a huge stone in front of the Kids’ Kingdom playground. Bichler Concrete and Gravel donated the rock that is now at Coopers house waiting to be prepared and installed. The Plaque will give a little of the history of Kids’ Kingdom as a community wide program. He is working with Nicole Sanderson on this project. We have suggested that he include that the idea was started by Harland Buckman and the Gladstone Kiwanis.
Minutes: Approved: H.H. – Mike A.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved: t.t. – L.K.
Correspondence: A thank you from the Rapid River National Honor Society.
Discussions and activities:
1. We voted to increase the DCON financial help from $25 to $40 per person for both Key Clubs.
Mike A. – L.
2There was a new driver for Feed America, so he was an hour late, but we are already for our Wednesday regular schedule of Back Pack Packing at 3:00 in room 186 at the Gladstone Area High School.
3. REMINDER! WE ARE MEETING AT THE GLADSTONE HIGH SCHOOL NEXT WEEK AT 7;00 A.M. COME IN THE FRONT DOOR AND TAKE A RIGHT AND THEN ANOTHER RIGHT AND THEN ANOTHER RIGHT! Got it?
4. We are ready for the CHAT Valentine Party at the Memorial Methodist Church tomorrow from 6-8 p.m. The two Key Clubs will join us at 4:30 to prepare for the party. Mike and Marilyn have done all the prepare work and have the food ready to go. Ken will pick up the Orange Drink from McDonalds. Join us for a fun filled evening. It is wonderful experience to see the students mixing and dancing with the handicapped.
4. Ken is still working with Lacy on purchasing the iPad minis for the iPads for autism from a different source.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
February 8, CHAT Dance, Memorial United Methodist Church 6:00 – 8:00
February 14, We will meet at the Gladstone High School to view the Bravebots robot.
February 15, AKtion Club at the Bonifas 12 Noon
February 28, Erin Kiraly, Public Health, Family Emergency Priparedness.
March 14, Jaime Roshak, Community Action, Adult Day Services.
March 16-18, Our two Key Clubs’ DCON in Green Bay
April 21, Midyear Conference in Iron Mountain plus Division 10 Lt. Gov. Election
February 7, 2018
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
We will meet at the Gladstone High School
to view the Bravebots robot next week, February 14
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guest: Cooper Cavadeaus and his mother.
Cooper spoke to us about his Kids’ Kingdom plaque he is preparing to mount on a huge stone in front of the Kids’ Kingdom playground. Bichler Concrete and Gravel donated the rock that is now at Coopers house waiting to be prepared and installed. The Plaque will give a little of the history of Kids’ Kingdom as a community wide program. He is working with Nicole Sanderson on this project. We have suggested that he include that the idea was started by Harland Buckman and the Gladstone Kiwanis.
Minutes: Approved: H.H. – Mike A.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved: t.t. – L.K.
Correspondence: A thank you from the Rapid River National Honor Society.
Discussions and activities:
1. We voted to increase the DCON financial help from $25 to $40 per person for both Key Clubs.
Mike A. – L.
2There was a new driver for Feed America, so he was an hour late, but we are already for our Wednesday regular schedule of Back Pack Packing at 3:00 in room 186 at the Gladstone Area High School.
3. REMINDER! WE ARE MEETING AT THE GLADSTONE HIGH SCHOOL NEXT WEEK AT 7;00 A.M. COME IN THE FRONT DOOR AND TAKE A RIGHT AND THEN ANOTHER RIGHT AND THEN ANOTHER RIGHT! Got it?
4. We are ready for the CHAT Valentine Party at the Memorial Methodist Church tomorrow from 6-8 p.m. The two Key Clubs will join us at 4:30 to prepare for the party. Mike and Marilyn have done all the prepare work and have the food ready to go. Ken will pick up the Orange Drink from McDonalds. Join us for a fun filled evening. It is wonderful experience to see the students mixing and dancing with the handicapped.
4. Ken is still working with Lacy on purchasing the iPad minis for the iPads for autism from a different source.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
February 8, CHAT Dance, Memorial United Methodist Church 6:00 – 8:00
February 14, We will meet at the Gladstone High School to view the Bravebots robot.
February 15, AKtion Club at the Bonifas 12 Noon
February 28, Erin Kiraly, Public Health, Family Emergency Priparedness.
March 14, Jaime Roshak, Community Action, Adult Day Services.
March 16-18, Our two Key Clubs’ DCON in Green Bay
April 21, Midyear Conference in Iron Mountain plus Division 10 Lt. Gov. Election
Gladsto Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
January 31, 2018
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
We will meet at the Gladstone High School
to view the Bravebots robot on February 14
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Julie Brunette, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved: Marilyn A. – Don Brunelle.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved: Mike A. – L.K.
Correspondence: The Kiwanews (five copies); Erin Kiraly, Delta Menominee Public Health, on Family Emergency Preparedness; Thank you from Nicole Garrison for our donation to her inSHAPE program; CAA Adult Day Care Services; Thank you from Welcome Newborns.
Discussions and activities:
1. Thanks to Larry, things are going very smoothly. There was a little mix up with the Feed America Truck altering its schedule this week but we survived. Meijer’s gave us an “in store” donation of $500 worth of product that we can purchase to make our meals more nourishing and a large box of bags we can use to pack our meals in. By the way, we are still on our Wednesday regular schedule of Back Pack Packing at 3:00 in room 186 at the Gladstone Area High School.
2. The Salvation Army dinner was postponed to a later date.
3. In discussing our Remembrance and Honor Lights list of names, we came up with the idea of putting them on line on Facebook instead next year. We are open for suggestions.
4. Ken is working with Lacy on purchasing the iPad minis for the iPads for autism from a different source.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
February 1, AKtion Club at the Bonifas 12 Noon
February 7, Cooper Cavadeaus Kids Kingdom sign
February 8, CHAT Dance, Memorial United Methodist Church 6:00 – 8:00
February 14, We will meet at the Gladstone High School to view the Bravebots robot.
February 15, AKtion Club at the Bonifas 12 Noon
March 16-18, Our two Key Clubs’ DCON in Green Bay
April 21, Midyear Conference in Iron Mountain plus Division 10 Lt. Gov. Election
ne-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
January 24, 2018
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
Thank you Nicole Garrison in Rapid River
for your wonderful letter to the Editor!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Mark Polega, Tom Tauzer
Guest: Julie Mallard from Delta County United Way spoke to us this morning of some of her favorite activities going on with her program. For almost 10 years she has wanted to implement the “Dolly Parton Imagination Library”. She is now happy to say that it is now a part of their program! For about $30 per year per child they are able to provide children with a book a month until they are 5 years old. Dolly started this program in 1995 and now has served 98,587,211 children. Here in Delta County Julie now has 750 children that they have sponsored. People or groups can join the United Way in sponsoring a child. Julie has another project that deals with books... “Little Free Library”. She now has 7 of them located throughout the county along the side of the road. They are also a “Friends of the Library” sponsor. Plus that, they have 12 mini grants Classroom Education Mini Grants. It looks like the Delta County United Way has taken on “Education” as one of their goals. In our support for our local United Way, we gave her a check for $500 for the Delta County United Way.
Minutes: Approved: Marilyn A. – M, M.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved: L.K. – H.H.
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. WOW! Look up last week’s January 17 Daily Press Letters to the Editor on page 4! Nicole Garrison, of Rapid River, wrote a very powerful, supportive letter for the “Back Pack Program” sponsored by the Community Foundation of Delta County. Thank you Nicole. By the way, we are still on our Wednesday regular schedule of Back Pack Packing today at 3:00 in room 186 at the Gladstone Area High School.
2. We had an offer to attend the Salvation Army Volunteer Appreciation Dinner tomorrow Thursday the 25th at 6:00 p.m. Marilyn, Paul, Larry and Ken will represent us.
3. Look in this week’s U.P. Action News Paper (January 21) on page 7 for our Remembrance and Honor Lights list of names. Thank you to all who worked so diligently to make this happen.
4. That we pay $100 to the Rapid River National Honor Society for stoles and pins. L.K. – Marilyn A.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
February 1, AKtion Club at the Bonifas 12 Noon
February 8, CHAT Dance, Memorial United Methodist Church 6:00 – 8:00
February 14, We will meet at the Gladstone High School to view the Bravebots robat.
February 15, AKtion Club at the Bonifas 12 Noon
March 16-18, Our two Key Clubs’ DCON in Green Bay
January 31, 2018
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
We will meet at the Gladstone High School
to view the Bravebots robot on February 14
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Julie Brunette, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved: Marilyn A. – Don Brunelle.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved: Mike A. – L.K.
Correspondence: The Kiwanews (five copies); Erin Kiraly, Delta Menominee Public Health, on Family Emergency Preparedness; Thank you from Nicole Garrison for our donation to her inSHAPE program; CAA Adult Day Care Services; Thank you from Welcome Newborns.
Discussions and activities:
1. Thanks to Larry, things are going very smoothly. There was a little mix up with the Feed America Truck altering its schedule this week but we survived. Meijer’s gave us an “in store” donation of $500 worth of product that we can purchase to make our meals more nourishing and a large box of bags we can use to pack our meals in. By the way, we are still on our Wednesday regular schedule of Back Pack Packing at 3:00 in room 186 at the Gladstone Area High School.
2. The Salvation Army dinner was postponed to a later date.
3. In discussing our Remembrance and Honor Lights list of names, we came up with the idea of putting them on line on Facebook instead next year. We are open for suggestions.
4. Ken is working with Lacy on purchasing the iPad minis for the iPads for autism from a different source.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
February 1, AKtion Club at the Bonifas 12 Noon
February 7, Cooper Cavadeaus Kids Kingdom sign
February 8, CHAT Dance, Memorial United Methodist Church 6:00 – 8:00
February 14, We will meet at the Gladstone High School to view the Bravebots robot.
February 15, AKtion Club at the Bonifas 12 Noon
March 16-18, Our two Key Clubs’ DCON in Green Bay
April 21, Midyear Conference in Iron Mountain plus Division 10 Lt. Gov. Election
ne-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
January 24, 2018
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
Thank you Nicole Garrison in Rapid River
for your wonderful letter to the Editor!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Mark Polega, Tom Tauzer
Guest: Julie Mallard from Delta County United Way spoke to us this morning of some of her favorite activities going on with her program. For almost 10 years she has wanted to implement the “Dolly Parton Imagination Library”. She is now happy to say that it is now a part of their program! For about $30 per year per child they are able to provide children with a book a month until they are 5 years old. Dolly started this program in 1995 and now has served 98,587,211 children. Here in Delta County Julie now has 750 children that they have sponsored. People or groups can join the United Way in sponsoring a child. Julie has another project that deals with books... “Little Free Library”. She now has 7 of them located throughout the county along the side of the road. They are also a “Friends of the Library” sponsor. Plus that, they have 12 mini grants Classroom Education Mini Grants. It looks like the Delta County United Way has taken on “Education” as one of their goals. In our support for our local United Way, we gave her a check for $500 for the Delta County United Way.
Minutes: Approved: Marilyn A. – M, M.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved: L.K. – H.H.
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. WOW! Look up last week’s January 17 Daily Press Letters to the Editor on page 4! Nicole Garrison, of Rapid River, wrote a very powerful, supportive letter for the “Back Pack Program” sponsored by the Community Foundation of Delta County. Thank you Nicole. By the way, we are still on our Wednesday regular schedule of Back Pack Packing today at 3:00 in room 186 at the Gladstone Area High School.
2. We had an offer to attend the Salvation Army Volunteer Appreciation Dinner tomorrow Thursday the 25th at 6:00 p.m. Marilyn, Paul, Larry and Ken will represent us.
3. Look in this week’s U.P. Action News Paper (January 21) on page 7 for our Remembrance and Honor Lights list of names. Thank you to all who worked so diligently to make this happen.
4. That we pay $100 to the Rapid River National Honor Society for stoles and pins. L.K. – Marilyn A.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
February 1, AKtion Club at the Bonifas 12 Noon
February 8, CHAT Dance, Memorial United Methodist Church 6:00 – 8:00
February 14, We will meet at the Gladstone High School to view the Bravebots robat.
February 15, AKtion Club at the Bonifas 12 Noon
March 16-18, Our two Key Clubs’ DCON in Green Bay
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
January 17, 2018
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guest: Julie Moberg and Lanny Berg from Welcome Newborns spoke to us about their program. Their program was started about 2000 by the late Dr. John LaMire. Their main focus is on preventing SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) and Shaking Baby Syndrome. They find that babies that are known as “crack babies” cry constantly which leads to them being “shaken”. Their group supplies a “Halo Sleep Set” which is a wearable blanket that wraps the baby up, allowing them to sleep on their back. This also prevents them from choking. One of their biggest problems come from grandparents who insist the baby sleep on their front or face which often leads to death. They also send out newsletters for 3 years. These have proven extremely helpful and have been gratefully accepted. They serve about 400 families a year. They have kept their cost down and have been able to get by on $27,000 a year. The Delta County Community Foundation is one of their major sponsors. We presented them with a check for $550 for the last two years. We will revisit our budget for increasing our donation to this program.
Minutes: Approved: M, M. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved: Marilyn A. – L.K.
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. We are still on our Wednesday regular schedule of Back Pack Packing today, BUT, with only a ½ day of school for rest of the week, we will pack at 12:00 noon today so that we might be able to get help from the Key Club. Snow days last week also altered our distribution of meals. We will adjust our schedule for this week.
2. We had an offer to attend the Salvation Army Volunteer Appreciation Dinner next Thursday the 25th at 6:00 p.m. Marilyn, Larry and Ken will represent us next week.
3. Marilyn is working with the Action News Paper with the names for our Honor/Memorial tree today.
4. We decided to postpone our presidents’ recognition day until this spring since some of our Honorees are not here in the winter.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
January 24, Julie Mallard from United Way
February 1, AKtion Club at the Bonifas 12 Noon
February 8, CHAT Dance, Memorial United Methodist Church 6:00 – 8:00
February 15, AKtion Club at the Bonifas 12 Noon
March 16-18, Our two Key Clubs’ DCON in Green Bay
January 17, 2018
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guest: Julie Moberg and Lanny Berg from Welcome Newborns spoke to us about their program. Their program was started about 2000 by the late Dr. John LaMire. Their main focus is on preventing SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) and Shaking Baby Syndrome. They find that babies that are known as “crack babies” cry constantly which leads to them being “shaken”. Their group supplies a “Halo Sleep Set” which is a wearable blanket that wraps the baby up, allowing them to sleep on their back. This also prevents them from choking. One of their biggest problems come from grandparents who insist the baby sleep on their front or face which often leads to death. They also send out newsletters for 3 years. These have proven extremely helpful and have been gratefully accepted. They serve about 400 families a year. They have kept their cost down and have been able to get by on $27,000 a year. The Delta County Community Foundation is one of their major sponsors. We presented them with a check for $550 for the last two years. We will revisit our budget for increasing our donation to this program.
Minutes: Approved: M, M. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved: Marilyn A. – L.K.
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. We are still on our Wednesday regular schedule of Back Pack Packing today, BUT, with only a ½ day of school for rest of the week, we will pack at 12:00 noon today so that we might be able to get help from the Key Club. Snow days last week also altered our distribution of meals. We will adjust our schedule for this week.
2. We had an offer to attend the Salvation Army Volunteer Appreciation Dinner next Thursday the 25th at 6:00 p.m. Marilyn, Larry and Ken will represent us next week.
3. Marilyn is working with the Action News Paper with the names for our Honor/Memorial tree today.
4. We decided to postpone our presidents’ recognition day until this spring since some of our Honorees are not here in the winter.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
January 24, Julie Mallard from United Way
February 1, AKtion Club at the Bonifas 12 Noon
February 8, CHAT Dance, Memorial United Methodist Church 6:00 – 8:00
February 15, AKtion Club at the Bonifas 12 Noon
March 16-18, Our two Key Clubs’ DCON in Green Bay
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
January 10, 2018
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Tracey Depuydt,
John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guest: Nikki Garrison
Minutes: Approved: Mike A. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved: Marilyn A. – L.K.
Correspondence: An invitation from the Salvation Army to attend a dinner on January 25 as a thank you for volunteering for the Kettle Campaign and a thank you for our $400 donation; A thank you from the Bonifas Fine Art Center for our $400 donation and announcing the days we have sponsored; March 6, May 11, July 5, and October 10; A thank you from Kathy Becker for our donation to DCCAN (Delta County College Access Network).
Discussions and activities:
1. A discussion about our Back Pack budget. Thanks to Larry’s shrewd purchasing, we have been very efficient with our funds and have just now used up our donation from the Delta County Community Foundation for last school year even considering that we have been able to add shelf stable milk (Dyna Moo) and fruit to our menu. Thank you Larry! We are still on our Wednesday regular schedule of Back Pack Packing today, Wednesday, at 3:00 at the Gladstone High School, room 186. You are all welcome to attend and pack. “Many hands make light work!” We are now packing 155 bags.
2. Offer from Daily Press to participate in their non-profit organization page was discussed. There was a question about: “We are offering 2x3 spots on these pages for only $50 each and that includes FULL COLOR!!” Does this mean $50 each week? This is only if we care to put an ad for our club each week. We may only wish to do this when they are featuring service clubs or a group that we support, such as Robotics or the Bonifas etc. The choice is ours.
3. We had Nikki Garrison visit us again and were able to present her with a $200 check for her “In Shape” program offered through Pathways. Nikki came to our Back Pack packing last week and gave us professional help as to our menu. She also helped us “pack”. Thank you Nikki!
4. Marilyn reminded us that our CHAT Dance will be February 8. Things have a way of “sneaking up on you!”
5. We would like to honor all of our past presidents by presenting them with a “Past President” pin on January 24th.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
January 17, Julie Moberg and Lanny Berg from Welcome Newborns
January 24, Past President Day, Julie Mallard from United Way
February 1, AKtion Club at the Bonifas 12 Noon
February 8, CHAT Dance, Memorial United Methodist Church 6:00 – 8:00
February 15, AKtion Club at the Bonifas 12 Noon
March 16-18, Our two Key Clubs’ DCON in Green Bay
January 10, 2018
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Tracey Depuydt,
John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guest: Nikki Garrison
Minutes: Approved: Mike A. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved: Marilyn A. – L.K.
Correspondence: An invitation from the Salvation Army to attend a dinner on January 25 as a thank you for volunteering for the Kettle Campaign and a thank you for our $400 donation; A thank you from the Bonifas Fine Art Center for our $400 donation and announcing the days we have sponsored; March 6, May 11, July 5, and October 10; A thank you from Kathy Becker for our donation to DCCAN (Delta County College Access Network).
Discussions and activities:
1. A discussion about our Back Pack budget. Thanks to Larry’s shrewd purchasing, we have been very efficient with our funds and have just now used up our donation from the Delta County Community Foundation for last school year even considering that we have been able to add shelf stable milk (Dyna Moo) and fruit to our menu. Thank you Larry! We are still on our Wednesday regular schedule of Back Pack Packing today, Wednesday, at 3:00 at the Gladstone High School, room 186. You are all welcome to attend and pack. “Many hands make light work!” We are now packing 155 bags.
2. Offer from Daily Press to participate in their non-profit organization page was discussed. There was a question about: “We are offering 2x3 spots on these pages for only $50 each and that includes FULL COLOR!!” Does this mean $50 each week? This is only if we care to put an ad for our club each week. We may only wish to do this when they are featuring service clubs or a group that we support, such as Robotics or the Bonifas etc. The choice is ours.
3. We had Nikki Garrison visit us again and were able to present her with a $200 check for her “In Shape” program offered through Pathways. Nikki came to our Back Pack packing last week and gave us professional help as to our menu. She also helped us “pack”. Thank you Nikki!
4. Marilyn reminded us that our CHAT Dance will be February 8. Things have a way of “sneaking up on you!”
5. We would like to honor all of our past presidents by presenting them with a “Past President” pin on January 24th.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
January 17, Julie Moberg and Lanny Berg from Welcome Newborns
January 24, Past President Day, Julie Mallard from United Way
February 1, AKtion Club at the Bonifas 12 Noon
February 8, CHAT Dance, Memorial United Methodist Church 6:00 – 8:00
February 15, AKtion Club at the Bonifas 12 Noon
March 16-18, Our two Key Clubs’ DCON in Green Bay
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
January 3, 2018
7:00 a.m.
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Happy New Year!
We met at the Memorial United Methodist Church in Gladstone this morning.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guest: Mary Strom,
Minutes: Approved: M.M. – T.T.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved: Mike A. – Marilyn A.
Correspondence: A thank you from School staff and Foster Care Homes for candy and fruit. Letter from Daily Press offering us to participate in their non-profit organization page.
Discussions and activities:
1. We are extremely sorry to announce that our member Carol Prins’s husband Bob passed away this weekend after a battle with cancer. The family will receive friends on Friday, Jan. 5, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Funeral services will be at 6 p.m. at the United Evangelical Covenant Church.
2. Offer from Daily Press to participate in their non-profit organization page was discussed. There was a question about: “We are offering 2x3 spots on these pages for only $50 each and that includes FULL COLOR!!” Does this mean $50 each week? Ken is to get a clarification.
3. Discussed in length a letter from Gary LaPlant of the Community Foundation for Delta County, concerning the funding of the Back Pack program. We were not sure if this letter was from him or the whole board. We will do more research before we respond.
4. We will resume our Wednesday regular schedule of Back Pack Packing today, Wednesday, at 3:00 at the Gladstone High School, room 186. You are all welcome to attend. We are now packing 155 bags.
Happy New Year!
Ken Benson, Secretary.
January 17, Julie Moberg and Lanny Berg from Welcome Newborns
January 3, 2018
7:00 a.m.
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Happy New Year!
We met at the Memorial United Methodist Church in Gladstone this morning.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guest: Mary Strom,
Minutes: Approved: M.M. – T.T.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved: Mike A. – Marilyn A.
Correspondence: A thank you from School staff and Foster Care Homes for candy and fruit. Letter from Daily Press offering us to participate in their non-profit organization page.
Discussions and activities:
1. We are extremely sorry to announce that our member Carol Prins’s husband Bob passed away this weekend after a battle with cancer. The family will receive friends on Friday, Jan. 5, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Funeral services will be at 6 p.m. at the United Evangelical Covenant Church.
2. Offer from Daily Press to participate in their non-profit organization page was discussed. There was a question about: “We are offering 2x3 spots on these pages for only $50 each and that includes FULL COLOR!!” Does this mean $50 each week? Ken is to get a clarification.
3. Discussed in length a letter from Gary LaPlant of the Community Foundation for Delta County, concerning the funding of the Back Pack program. We were not sure if this letter was from him or the whole board. We will do more research before we respond.
4. We will resume our Wednesday regular schedule of Back Pack Packing today, Wednesday, at 3:00 at the Gladstone High School, room 186. You are all welcome to attend. We are now packing 155 bags.
Happy New Year!
Ken Benson, Secretary.
January 17, Julie Moberg and Lanny Berg from Welcome Newborns
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
December 20, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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Merry Christmas!
and
Our next meeting will be January 3
at
The Memorial United Methodist Church!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Cara Brockway, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Mark Polega, Alan Stotz, Sally Strom, Lisa Thomas.
Guest: Captain Ralph Hansen, Dorelle Kirschner, Sherry Macfarlane, Al Strom, Mary Strom, and from Rapid River Key Club: P.J. Monticello. Emily Thibault, Erica Proehl, Jenna Rubick, Nathan Olson, Luke Gustafson; Gladstone Key Club: Emily Parker, Charlotte Strom.
Minutes: H.H. – T.T.
Treasurer’s Report: Mike A. – L.K.
Correspondence: Pregnancy Services
Discussions and activities:
1. No discussions but our activities were: having a wonderful breakfast put on by The Ladies of the First Lutheran Church.
2. We presented checks: Salvation Army, $400
First Lutheran Church $400..
3. No meeting on December 27! (Merry Christmas)
4. On January 3, we will meet at the Memorial United Methodist Church. (Hope at the Inn will be at the 1st Lutheran Church.) Please use the back door by the Armory and go through the kitchen to the Narthex.
Merry Christmas!
Ken Benson, Secretary.
December 21, AKtion Club, Bonifas Fine Art Center, 12:00 noon. Christmas Party
December 27, NO MEETING! Christmas Break
January3, Our regular meeting will be at the Memorial United Methodist Church at 7:00 a.m.
December 20, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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Merry Christmas!
and
Our next meeting will be January 3
at
The Memorial United Methodist Church!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Cara Brockway, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Mark Polega, Alan Stotz, Sally Strom, Lisa Thomas.
Guest: Captain Ralph Hansen, Dorelle Kirschner, Sherry Macfarlane, Al Strom, Mary Strom, and from Rapid River Key Club: P.J. Monticello. Emily Thibault, Erica Proehl, Jenna Rubick, Nathan Olson, Luke Gustafson; Gladstone Key Club: Emily Parker, Charlotte Strom.
Minutes: H.H. – T.T.
Treasurer’s Report: Mike A. – L.K.
Correspondence: Pregnancy Services
Discussions and activities:
1. No discussions but our activities were: having a wonderful breakfast put on by The Ladies of the First Lutheran Church.
2. We presented checks: Salvation Army, $400
First Lutheran Church $400..
3. No meeting on December 27! (Merry Christmas)
4. On January 3, we will meet at the Memorial United Methodist Church. (Hope at the Inn will be at the 1st Lutheran Church.) Please use the back door by the Armory and go through the kitchen to the Narthex.
Merry Christmas!
Ken Benson, Secretary.
December 21, AKtion Club, Bonifas Fine Art Center, 12:00 noon. Christmas Party
December 27, NO MEETING! Christmas Break
January3, Our regular meeting will be at the Memorial United Methodist Church at 7:00 a.m.
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
December 13, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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Next week is our Christmas Breakfast!
(We need a headcount by Monday!)
and
We will be distributing our fruit boxes on Monday!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guest: Mary Strom
Minutes: H.H. – T.T.
Treasurer’s Report: Mike A. – L.K.
Correspondence: Pregnancy Services
Discussions and activities:
1. This year’s budget of approximately $15,000 was reviewed and discussed with appropriate changes being made and approved. Mike A. – L.K.
2. Back Pack program: We will be packing today, Wednesday, at 3:00. Next week we will pack on Tuesday again at 3:00.
2. We are working on getting iPads for the 4 students at the DSISD.
3. Salvation Army Bell Ringing went well last week end. Thank you, every one that rang the bell!
4. Fruit “basket” preparation will be next week. Due to scheduling problems, we will not be packing on Wednesday, but rather on Monday. We will fill our boxes after school (3 ish) so that Key Clubbers can give us a hand. I will be picking up the fruit earlier in the afternoon. We will work at the 1st Lutheran Church in our regular meeting room.
5. Remember that next week will be our Christmas Breakfast where we may bring guests. So please let me know if you are planning on attending and how many will be in your party. That means Key Clubber too!
I need the numbers by Monday so that I can tell the ladies how many to expect and to buy food for.
Thank you, and Merry Christmas!
Ken Benson, Secretary.
December 18, Packing of Christmas Fruit boxes. 1st Lutheran Church
December 20, Christmas Breakfast Party at the Church, (prepared by ladies of 1st Lutheran Church) 7:00 a.m.
December 21, AKtion Club Bonifas, 12:00 noon. Christmas Party
December 27, NO MEETING! Christmas Break
December 13, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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Next week is our Christmas Breakfast!
(We need a headcount by Monday!)
and
We will be distributing our fruit boxes on Monday!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guest: Mary Strom
Minutes: H.H. – T.T.
Treasurer’s Report: Mike A. – L.K.
Correspondence: Pregnancy Services
Discussions and activities:
1. This year’s budget of approximately $15,000 was reviewed and discussed with appropriate changes being made and approved. Mike A. – L.K.
2. Back Pack program: We will be packing today, Wednesday, at 3:00. Next week we will pack on Tuesday again at 3:00.
2. We are working on getting iPads for the 4 students at the DSISD.
3. Salvation Army Bell Ringing went well last week end. Thank you, every one that rang the bell!
4. Fruit “basket” preparation will be next week. Due to scheduling problems, we will not be packing on Wednesday, but rather on Monday. We will fill our boxes after school (3 ish) so that Key Clubbers can give us a hand. I will be picking up the fruit earlier in the afternoon. We will work at the 1st Lutheran Church in our regular meeting room.
5. Remember that next week will be our Christmas Breakfast where we may bring guests. So please let me know if you are planning on attending and how many will be in your party. That means Key Clubber too!
I need the numbers by Monday so that I can tell the ladies how many to expect and to buy food for.
Thank you, and Merry Christmas!
Ken Benson, Secretary.
December 18, Packing of Christmas Fruit boxes. 1st Lutheran Church
December 20, Christmas Breakfast Party at the Church, (prepared by ladies of 1st Lutheran Church) 7:00 a.m.
December 21, AKtion Club Bonifas, 12:00 noon. Christmas Party
December 27, NO MEETING! Christmas Break
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
December 6, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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We need “Bell Ringers” for This Weekend!
In Attendance: Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mark Polega, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Speakers: Kathy Becker, DCCAN (Delta County College Access Network) spoke to us about the program to encourage the younger students to prepare for advanced education, either in college or in other aspects of the work force. Bay College offers many different fields also. Like nursing, water technology, etc.
The DCCAN program works with students starting in 5th grade, where the interest is great, and continues through their junior yea; where they start focusing more deliberately. They also work with other colleges in the U.P. and Northern Wisconsin. We donated $400 to the DCCAN project. M.L. – P.A.
Nikki Garrison, Pathways Health Mentor, spoke to us about her nutrition/health development program for the people that don’t live in group homes but are in the Mental Health Program. So far with the 30 people she has been working with, they have lost 264 lbs. in the last 18 months. She finds that they also have different needs that go along with her program, like proper shoes, sports bras, etc. We will be looking into this along with our budget to see if this will fit our outlines with donations.
Minutes: L.K. – M.L.
Treasurer’s Report: H.H. – B.C.
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Pack program: Larry and Howard have filled our storage room with food from the Feed America truck. We will be packing today and will need more volunteers. Tuesday, Dec 19th we will pack on Tuesday again.
2. We are working on getting iPads for the 4 students at the DSISD.
3. Salvation Army Bell Ringing on December 8th and 9th is this week end. Friday, it will be from 4-8 and Saturday from 10-8. We will be sharing our times with the Key Clubs. The Ringing Schedule is attached. Please let me know if you can ring for a while on Saturday.
4. Brenda and Ken are working on the preparation of the fruit boxes we hand out to the local foster homes.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
December 7, AKtion Club at Bonifas, 12:00 noon
December 8 and 9, Bell Ringing, Pat’s IGA (See Schedule)
December 13, Julie Moberg and Lannie Berg from Welcome Newborn’s.
December 20, Christmas Breakfast Party at the Church, (prepared by ladies of 1st Lutheran Church) 7:00 a.m.
December 20, Packing of Christmas Fruit boxes.
December 21, AKtion Club Bonifas, 12:00 noon. Christmas Party
December 6, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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We need “Bell Ringers” for This Weekend!
In Attendance: Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mark Polega, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Speakers: Kathy Becker, DCCAN (Delta County College Access Network) spoke to us about the program to encourage the younger students to prepare for advanced education, either in college or in other aspects of the work force. Bay College offers many different fields also. Like nursing, water technology, etc.
The DCCAN program works with students starting in 5th grade, where the interest is great, and continues through their junior yea; where they start focusing more deliberately. They also work with other colleges in the U.P. and Northern Wisconsin. We donated $400 to the DCCAN project. M.L. – P.A.
Nikki Garrison, Pathways Health Mentor, spoke to us about her nutrition/health development program for the people that don’t live in group homes but are in the Mental Health Program. So far with the 30 people she has been working with, they have lost 264 lbs. in the last 18 months. She finds that they also have different needs that go along with her program, like proper shoes, sports bras, etc. We will be looking into this along with our budget to see if this will fit our outlines with donations.
Minutes: L.K. – M.L.
Treasurer’s Report: H.H. – B.C.
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Pack program: Larry and Howard have filled our storage room with food from the Feed America truck. We will be packing today and will need more volunteers. Tuesday, Dec 19th we will pack on Tuesday again.
2. We are working on getting iPads for the 4 students at the DSISD.
3. Salvation Army Bell Ringing on December 8th and 9th is this week end. Friday, it will be from 4-8 and Saturday from 10-8. We will be sharing our times with the Key Clubs. The Ringing Schedule is attached. Please let me know if you can ring for a while on Saturday.
4. Brenda and Ken are working on the preparation of the fruit boxes we hand out to the local foster homes.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
December 7, AKtion Club at Bonifas, 12:00 noon
December 8 and 9, Bell Ringing, Pat’s IGA (See Schedule)
December 13, Julie Moberg and Lannie Berg from Welcome Newborn’s.
December 20, Christmas Breakfast Party at the Church, (prepared by ladies of 1st Lutheran Church) 7:00 a.m.
December 20, Packing of Christmas Fruit boxes.
December 21, AKtion Club Bonifas, 12:00 noon. Christmas Party
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
November 29, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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We need “Bell Ringers” for Saturday December 9th.
In Attendance: Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz,
Speakers: Pam Durbin, Gladstone Schools; Lacy Lauzon, Delta Schoolcraft I.S.D.
Minutes: Read
Treasurer’s Report: Same
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Pack program. Back on schedule, the 29th, but we will need more members to work, we were down to two people the last three times. Tuesday, Dec 19th we will pack on Tuesday again. Next week, Tuesday December 5, Larry will need more vehicles to unload the Feed America truck at 10:30. The Feed America semi-truck is parked on the road behind the Walgreen parking lot.
2. Pam Durbin, Gladstone Schools Nurse, brought us up to date on her responsibilities (which are many). Lice and bed bugs are some of her concerns along with keeping track of immunizations. We presented her with a check for $100 for the defibrillator for the High School. She will keep us informed of any future needs. We will pursue the need of a defibrillator at the Rapid River Schools.
3. Lacy Lauzon, principal at the ISD Special Education Center, talked to us of the current needs for iPads a the ISD. She could use 4 iPads. Mike and Ken are checking prices through the schools and the Kiwanis iPad program. It was great to have Lacy back with us again. We also presented her with a check for $250 for the YAP (Youth Assistance Program). K.B. – A.S.
4. Salvation Army Bell Ringing on December 8th and 9th is fast approaching. Friday, it will be from 4-8 and Saturday from 10-8. We will be sharing our times with the Key Clubs. The Ringing Schedule is attached. Please let me know if you can ring for a while on Saturday.
5. Brenda and Ken are working on the preparation of the fruit boxes we hand out to the local foster homes.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
On December 6, Kathy Becker will speak to us and give us a 10-15 minute Power Point detailing DCCAN student programs. Niki Garrison Pathways Health Mentor for the In-Shape
December 7, AKtion Club at Bonifas, 12:00 noon
December 8 and 9, Bell Ringing, Pat’s IGA (See Schedule)
December 13, Julie Moberg and Lannie Berg from Welcome Newborn’s.
December 20, Christmas Breakfast Party at the Church, (prepared by ladies of 1st Lutheran Church) 7:00 a.m.
December 20, Packing of Christmas Fruit boxes.
December 21, AKtion Club Bonifas, 12:00 noon. Christmas Party
November 29, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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We need “Bell Ringers” for Saturday December 9th.
In Attendance: Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz,
Speakers: Pam Durbin, Gladstone Schools; Lacy Lauzon, Delta Schoolcraft I.S.D.
Minutes: Read
Treasurer’s Report: Same
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Pack program. Back on schedule, the 29th, but we will need more members to work, we were down to two people the last three times. Tuesday, Dec 19th we will pack on Tuesday again. Next week, Tuesday December 5, Larry will need more vehicles to unload the Feed America truck at 10:30. The Feed America semi-truck is parked on the road behind the Walgreen parking lot.
2. Pam Durbin, Gladstone Schools Nurse, brought us up to date on her responsibilities (which are many). Lice and bed bugs are some of her concerns along with keeping track of immunizations. We presented her with a check for $100 for the defibrillator for the High School. She will keep us informed of any future needs. We will pursue the need of a defibrillator at the Rapid River Schools.
3. Lacy Lauzon, principal at the ISD Special Education Center, talked to us of the current needs for iPads a the ISD. She could use 4 iPads. Mike and Ken are checking prices through the schools and the Kiwanis iPad program. It was great to have Lacy back with us again. We also presented her with a check for $250 for the YAP (Youth Assistance Program). K.B. – A.S.
4. Salvation Army Bell Ringing on December 8th and 9th is fast approaching. Friday, it will be from 4-8 and Saturday from 10-8. We will be sharing our times with the Key Clubs. The Ringing Schedule is attached. Please let me know if you can ring for a while on Saturday.
5. Brenda and Ken are working on the preparation of the fruit boxes we hand out to the local foster homes.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
On December 6, Kathy Becker will speak to us and give us a 10-15 minute Power Point detailing DCCAN student programs. Niki Garrison Pathways Health Mentor for the In-Shape
December 7, AKtion Club at Bonifas, 12:00 noon
December 8 and 9, Bell Ringing, Pat’s IGA (See Schedule)
December 13, Julie Moberg and Lannie Berg from Welcome Newborn’s.
December 20, Christmas Breakfast Party at the Church, (prepared by ladies of 1st Lutheran Church) 7:00 a.m.
December 20, Packing of Christmas Fruit boxes.
December 21, AKtion Club Bonifas, 12:00 noon. Christmas Party
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
November 22, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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Gladstone Old Fashion Christmas
Tree Lighting this Friday, November 24th.
In Attendance: Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Lou Martin, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz,
Guest: Mary Strom
Minutes: Approved: L. M. – M. M.
Treasurer’s Report: Same
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Pack program. Back on schedule, the 29th , but we will need more members to pack, we were down to two people the last two times. Tuesday, Dec 19th we will pack on Tuesday again. Tuesday December 5 Larry will need more vehicles to unload the Feed America truck at 10:30. The Feed America semi-truck parks on the road behind the Walgreen parking lot.
2. Brenda will get more Sayklly’s candies for us to give out as gifts
3. Tree of Lights: We are scheduled to “Turn on the Lights” after “Old Fashioned Christmas”. (8:15 p.m. Nov. 24th) Brenda is in charge of the refreshments. Larry and Ken won’t be there.
4. Salvation Army Bell Ringing is on December 8th and 9th. Friday it will be from 4-8 and Saturday from 10-8. We will be sharing our times with the Key Clubs. The Ringing Schedule is out and was passed around at this morning’s meeting. I will attach it so that you can let me know what will work for you.
5. Brenda has ordered the crafts for the Make and Take Project during Gladstone Old Fashion Christmas. We will have 500 ornaments to make with area children. This year we will be in the Rialto Center where we will be sharing a space with Letter Writing to Santa and Santa himself. It should be busy and a lot of Christmas spirit. This will be Friday the 24th from 5-8 p.m. (Or until we run out!) Thanks Brenda!
6. Donations: Salvation Army, $400. L.M. – L.K.
Ken Benson, Secretary. Hope you had a blessed Thanksgiving!
November 24, November 24th Old Fashioned Christmas: Friday night, November 24, 5-8 p.m. Tree lights 8:15.
November 29, Pam Durbin, Gladstone School’s School Nurse to give us an update on her program in the Schools. Lacy Lauzon, ISD iPad for Autism Project.
On December 6, Kathy Becker will speak to us and give us a 10-15 minute Power Point detailing DCCAN student programs.
December 7, AKtion Club at Bonifas, 12:00 noon
December 8 and 9, Bell Ringing, Pat’s IGA
December 13, Julie Moberg and Lannie Berg from Welcome Newborn’s.
December 20, Christmas Breakfast Party at the Church, (prepared by ladies of 1st Lutheran Church) 7:00 a.m.
December 21, AKtion Club Bonifas, 12:00 noon. Christmas Party
November 22, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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Gladstone Old Fashion Christmas
Tree Lighting this Friday, November 24th.
In Attendance: Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Lou Martin, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz,
Guest: Mary Strom
Minutes: Approved: L. M. – M. M.
Treasurer’s Report: Same
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Pack program. Back on schedule, the 29th , but we will need more members to pack, we were down to two people the last two times. Tuesday, Dec 19th we will pack on Tuesday again. Tuesday December 5 Larry will need more vehicles to unload the Feed America truck at 10:30. The Feed America semi-truck parks on the road behind the Walgreen parking lot.
2. Brenda will get more Sayklly’s candies for us to give out as gifts
3. Tree of Lights: We are scheduled to “Turn on the Lights” after “Old Fashioned Christmas”. (8:15 p.m. Nov. 24th) Brenda is in charge of the refreshments. Larry and Ken won’t be there.
4. Salvation Army Bell Ringing is on December 8th and 9th. Friday it will be from 4-8 and Saturday from 10-8. We will be sharing our times with the Key Clubs. The Ringing Schedule is out and was passed around at this morning’s meeting. I will attach it so that you can let me know what will work for you.
5. Brenda has ordered the crafts for the Make and Take Project during Gladstone Old Fashion Christmas. We will have 500 ornaments to make with area children. This year we will be in the Rialto Center where we will be sharing a space with Letter Writing to Santa and Santa himself. It should be busy and a lot of Christmas spirit. This will be Friday the 24th from 5-8 p.m. (Or until we run out!) Thanks Brenda!
6. Donations: Salvation Army, $400. L.M. – L.K.
Ken Benson, Secretary. Hope you had a blessed Thanksgiving!
November 24, November 24th Old Fashioned Christmas: Friday night, November 24, 5-8 p.m. Tree lights 8:15.
November 29, Pam Durbin, Gladstone School’s School Nurse to give us an update on her program in the Schools. Lacy Lauzon, ISD iPad for Autism Project.
On December 6, Kathy Becker will speak to us and give us a 10-15 minute Power Point detailing DCCAN student programs.
December 7, AKtion Club at Bonifas, 12:00 noon
December 8 and 9, Bell Ringing, Pat’s IGA
December 13, Julie Moberg and Lannie Berg from Welcome Newborn’s.
December 20, Christmas Breakfast Party at the Church, (prepared by ladies of 1st Lutheran Church) 7:00 a.m.
December 21, AKtion Club Bonifas, 12:00 noon. Christmas Party
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
November 15, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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Gladstone Old Fashion Christmas
Tree Lighting November 24th.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Mary LaFave, Lou Martin, Mike Macfarlane, Mark Polega, Alan Stotz,
Minutes: Approved: L. M. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved, M.A. – L.M.
Correspondence: Welcome Newborns newsletter and donation request; A lady texted Brenda that she would like to donate some money to our Back Pack added nutrition fund. We know no details yet.
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Pack program. Next Monday, the 20th , we will pack due to Thanksgiving break starting on Wednesday. Also, next Tuesday Larry will need more vehicles to unload the Feed America truck at 11:00. The Feed America semi-truck parks on the road behind the Walgreen parking lot.
2. It was moved that we donate $1,000 to the Gladstone High School robotics team, the Bravebots, B.C. – M.L. Last year Gladstone ranked number 4 out of 450 teams in Michigan. We are looking forward to our meeting at the High School when they show us their progress and explain this year’s challenge and demonstrate what they have accomplished so far. It is always a highlight of our year.
3. Tree of Lights: We are scheduled to “Turn on the Lights” after “Old Fashioned Christmas”. (8:15 p.m. Nov. 24th) Brenda is in charge of the refreshments. We need more sales.
4. Salvation Army Bell Ringing is on December 8th and 9th. Friday it will be from 4-8 and Saturday from 10-8. We will be sharing our times with the Key Clubs. The Ringing Schedule is out and was passed around at this morning’s meeting. I will attach it so that you can let me know what will work for you.
5. Brenda has ordered the crafts for the Make and Take Project during Gladstone Old Fashion Christmas. We will have 500 ornaments to make with area children. This year we will be in the Rialto Center where we will be sharing a space with Letter Writing to Santa and Santa himself. It should be busy and a lot of Christmas spirit. This will be Friday the 24th from 5-8 p.m. (Or until we run out!) Thanks Brenda!
6. Donations: Community Thanksgiving dinner: $200, L.M. – M. P. Wecome Newborns: $250 for last year $300 for this year. B.C. – L.M. 1st Lutheran Church Youth fund. $400. L.M. – M.L.
Ken Benson, Secretary
November 24, Old Fashioned Christmas: Friday night, November 24, 5-8 p.m. Tree lights 8:15.
December 7, AKtion Club at Bonifas, 12:00 noon
December 8 and 9, Bell Ringing, Pat’s IGA
December 20, Christmas Breakfast Party at the Church, (prepared by ladies of 1st Lutheran Church) 7:00 a.m.
December 21, AKtion Club at Bonifas, 12:00 noon. Christmas Party
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
November 8, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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Gladstone Old Fashion Christmas
Tree Lighting November 24th.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Lou Martin, Mark Polega, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Guest: Mary Strom
Minutes: Approved: L. M. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Brave Bots robotics team requesting Funds. Kathy Becker, Delta County College Access Network requesting Funds.
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Pack program. Today we will pack at 3:00 .But the next two weeks are different. Next week, due to Deer Hunting day being off, we will pack on Tuesday the 14th instead, and for the following week, on Monday the 20th due to Thanksgiving. Next Tuesday Larry will need more vehicles to unload the Feed America truck at 11:00. The Feed America semi-truck parks on the road behind the Walgreen parking lot.
2. BBQ: Renae Miron, Jones School cook sent us her coleslaw this morning! WOW! It was delicious! We accepted her wonderful, delicious offer!
3. Tree of Lights: The 1st Lutheran church made our forms available. We are scheduled to “Turn on the Lights” after “Old Fashioned Christmas”. (8:15 p.m. Nov. 24th) We need more sales.
4. Salvation Army Bell Ringing: We missed getting our regular days, but we DID get December 8th and 9th. Friday will be from 4-8 and Saturday from 10-8. We will be sharing our times with the Key Clubs. It’s always a joy to ring with them…we look forward to it! Ken was asked to enquire about ringing the bell at the Mini Mart in Rapid River by the Rapid River Key Club. They would ring in both places on the same dates and times. I have requested this and am still waiting for a reply.
5. Brenda has ordered the crafts for the Make and Take Project during Gladstone Old Fashion Christmas. We will have 500 ornaments to make with area children. This year we will be in the Rialto Center where we will be sharing a space with Letter Writing to Santa and Santa himself. It should be busy and a lot of Christmas spirit. This will be Friday the 24th from 5-8 p.m. (Or until we run out!) Thanks Brenda!
6. The ladies of the 1st Lutheran Church have graciously agreed to serve our Christmas Breakfast for us on December 20th. Thank you ladies!
Ken Benson, Secretary
November 24, Old Fashioned Christmas: Friday night, November 24, 5-8 p.m. Tree lights 8:15.
December 7, AKtion Club at Bonifas, 12:00 noon
December 8 and 9, Bell Ringing, Pat’s IGA
December 20, Christmas Breakfast Party at the Church, 7:00 a.m.
December 21, AKtion Club at Bonifas, 12:00 noon. Christmas Party
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
November 1, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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Turn your clocks BACK this Saturday night!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Tracey Depuydt, Sharon Hertig, Lou Martin, Mark Polega, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Minutes: Approved: Mike A. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Invitation from Circle K to Madison Hokey Game
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Pack program. We received many a “Thank You” from the Elementary Teachers for the ‘lighter Backpacks” (actually plastic bags now). will pack at 3:00 Wednesday from now on at the High School. BUT, due to Deer Hunting day being off, we will pack on Tuesday the 14th instead, and on Monday the 20th for Thanksgiving week. We will not send a loaf of bread due to its size. We will insert a sleeve of Ritz Crackers instead. We will do peanut butter one week then jelly the next week so that we can keep the weight down. We will check out Aldi’s to see if there are any items we can get from there.
2. We were very happy with the turnout for our installation dinner last week and would like to welcome our new members.
3. BBQ: Renae Miron, Jones School cook, has offered to make our coleslaw for our next BBQ…WE ACCEPTED! In fact, she will make some for us to sample next Wednesday for our morning meeting! (Err, That is if I remember to pick it up at 6:45 a.m. from the school). By the way, we have misplaced the “weed burner” for starting our charcoal. If you know where it is, please let us know!
4. Tree of Lights: We discussed having our forms available at Gladstone Churches. We are scheduled to “Turn on the Lights” after “Old Fashioned Christmas”. (8:00 p.m. Nov. 24th)
5. Salvation Army Bell Ringing: We missed getting our regular days, but we DID get December 8th and 9th. Friday will be from 4-8 and Saturday from 10-8. We will be sharing our times with the Key Clubs. It’s always a joy to ring with them…we look forward to it!
6. Time Capsule: Studying our contents for this year, we noticed that one of the items most enjoyed was when the children predicted what they would be doing 25 years from now. So we will suggest to the teachers that that will be one of the things we would like for them to have their children do when we next fill our time capsule. We are suggesting that the end of April would be a good time to have them do it. That way the ground will not be frozen so that it can again be buried.
Ken Benson, Secretary
November 24, Old Fashioned Christmas: Friday night, November 24, 5-8 p.m. Tree lights 8.
December 8 and 9, Bell Ringing, Pat’s IGA
November 1, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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Turn your clocks BACK this Saturday night!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Tracey Depuydt, Sharon Hertig, Lou Martin, Mark Polega, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Minutes: Approved: Mike A. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Invitation from Circle K to Madison Hokey Game
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Pack program. We received many a “Thank You” from the Elementary Teachers for the ‘lighter Backpacks” (actually plastic bags now). will pack at 3:00 Wednesday from now on at the High School. BUT, due to Deer Hunting day being off, we will pack on Tuesday the 14th instead, and on Monday the 20th for Thanksgiving week. We will not send a loaf of bread due to its size. We will insert a sleeve of Ritz Crackers instead. We will do peanut butter one week then jelly the next week so that we can keep the weight down. We will check out Aldi’s to see if there are any items we can get from there.
2. We were very happy with the turnout for our installation dinner last week and would like to welcome our new members.
3. BBQ: Renae Miron, Jones School cook, has offered to make our coleslaw for our next BBQ…WE ACCEPTED! In fact, she will make some for us to sample next Wednesday for our morning meeting! (Err, That is if I remember to pick it up at 6:45 a.m. from the school). By the way, we have misplaced the “weed burner” for starting our charcoal. If you know where it is, please let us know!
4. Tree of Lights: We discussed having our forms available at Gladstone Churches. We are scheduled to “Turn on the Lights” after “Old Fashioned Christmas”. (8:00 p.m. Nov. 24th)
5. Salvation Army Bell Ringing: We missed getting our regular days, but we DID get December 8th and 9th. Friday will be from 4-8 and Saturday from 10-8. We will be sharing our times with the Key Clubs. It’s always a joy to ring with them…we look forward to it!
6. Time Capsule: Studying our contents for this year, we noticed that one of the items most enjoyed was when the children predicted what they would be doing 25 years from now. So we will suggest to the teachers that that will be one of the things we would like for them to have their children do when we next fill our time capsule. We are suggesting that the end of April would be a good time to have them do it. That way the ground will not be frozen so that it can again be buried.
Ken Benson, Secretary
November 24, Old Fashioned Christmas: Friday night, November 24, 5-8 p.m. Tree lights 8.
December 8 and 9, Bell Ringing, Pat’s IGA
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
October 25, 2017
7:00 p.m.
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Installation/Induction Dinner,
The Terrace (aka Fresh Water Tavern)
No morning meeting on the 25th
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Julie Brunette, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Mark Polega, Alan Stotz, Sally Strom, Tom Tauzer. Lisa Thomas.
Guests: Judy Haulotte, Harold Hertig, Sherry Macfarlane, Emilie Schada, JoAnn Stotz, Charlotte Strom, Barbara Tauzer, John Thomas
Minutes: None.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. Installation of officers: President: Alan Stotz
Vice President: Mike Albrecht
Treasurer: Mike Macfarlane
Secretary: Ken Benson
2. Induction of new members: Cara Brockway (absent)
Mark Polega
Sally Strom
Lisa Thomas
3. Report on Barbecue: Revenue: $6826.50;
Expenses: $2603.35;
Profit: $4223.15
4. Back Pack program. We have moved “packing day” to Wednesdays so that the Key Club and National Honor Society students are able to help us. We are packing around 130 meals so far this year.
5. Honor and Remembrance Tree lights are beginning to sell. We are still researching better ways promote the program.
Ken Benson, Secretary
November 24, Old Fashioned Christmas: Friday night, November 24, 5-8 p.m.
October 25, 2017
7:00 p.m.
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Installation/Induction Dinner,
The Terrace (aka Fresh Water Tavern)
No morning meeting on the 25th
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Julie Brunette, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Mark Polega, Alan Stotz, Sally Strom, Tom Tauzer. Lisa Thomas.
Guests: Judy Haulotte, Harold Hertig, Sherry Macfarlane, Emilie Schada, JoAnn Stotz, Charlotte Strom, Barbara Tauzer, John Thomas
Minutes: None.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. Installation of officers: President: Alan Stotz
Vice President: Mike Albrecht
Treasurer: Mike Macfarlane
Secretary: Ken Benson
2. Induction of new members: Cara Brockway (absent)
Mark Polega
Sally Strom
Lisa Thomas
3. Report on Barbecue: Revenue: $6826.50;
Expenses: $2603.35;
Profit: $4223.15
4. Back Pack program. We have moved “packing day” to Wednesdays so that the Key Club and National Honor Society students are able to help us. We are packing around 130 meals so far this year.
5. Honor and Remembrance Tree lights are beginning to sell. We are still researching better ways promote the program.
Ken Benson, Secretary
November 24, Old Fashioned Christmas: Friday night, November 24, 5-8 p.m.
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
October 18, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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Installation/Induction Dinner, next week, Oct 25th
at The Terrace (aka Fresh Water Tavern).
No morning meeting on the 25th.
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave. (Where was everybody?)
Minutes: Approved: M.L. – L.K.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Update from Welcome Newborns
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Pack program. We will start at 3:00 today, Wednesday, at the High School. This way the Key Club and National Honor Society students are able to help us. We have used up the prepacked bags from Feed America so we will fill our own today. We will do peanut butter one week then jelly the next week so that we can keep the weight down. We want to add bread for Thanksgiving break, but a loaf of bread is bulky. We will check out Aldi’s to see if there are any items we can get from there.
2. We will have our installation of new officer’s and induction of new members dinner next week on Wednesday, October, 25th, at the Terrace (aka Fresh Water Tavern). We will be ordering off the menu. Cocktails at 5:00, dinner at 6:00. If you haven’t notified me yet, PLEASE DO at Ken Benson, 428-2261 or [email protected] . There will be NO MORNING MEETING NEXT WEEK we will meet at the Terrace that evening instead.
3. Honor and Remembrance Tree lights are beginning to sell. We are still researching better ways promote the program.
Ken Benson, Secretary
October 25, The Terrace (aka Fresh Water Tavern).5:00 / 6:00
October 18, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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Installation/Induction Dinner, next week, Oct 25th
at The Terrace (aka Fresh Water Tavern).
No morning meeting on the 25th.
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave. (Where was everybody?)
Minutes: Approved: M.L. – L.K.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Update from Welcome Newborns
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Pack program. We will start at 3:00 today, Wednesday, at the High School. This way the Key Club and National Honor Society students are able to help us. We have used up the prepacked bags from Feed America so we will fill our own today. We will do peanut butter one week then jelly the next week so that we can keep the weight down. We want to add bread for Thanksgiving break, but a loaf of bread is bulky. We will check out Aldi’s to see if there are any items we can get from there.
2. We will have our installation of new officer’s and induction of new members dinner next week on Wednesday, October, 25th, at the Terrace (aka Fresh Water Tavern). We will be ordering off the menu. Cocktails at 5:00, dinner at 6:00. If you haven’t notified me yet, PLEASE DO at Ken Benson, 428-2261 or [email protected] . There will be NO MORNING MEETING NEXT WEEK we will meet at the Terrace that evening instead.
3. Honor and Remembrance Tree lights are beginning to sell. We are still researching better ways promote the program.
Ken Benson, Secretary
October 25, The Terrace (aka Fresh Water Tavern).5:00 / 6:00
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
October 11, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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Installation/Induction Dinner, Oct 25th.
at The Terrace (aka Fresh Water Tavern).
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Tracey Depuydt, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Tom Tauzer.
Minutes: Approved: M.M. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved T.T. – Marilyn A
Correspondence: Thank you from the High School for our donation to renew the defibrillator. Donation for Fran Cannon.
Discussions and activities:
1. 25th Annual BBQ. It was a great success! We altered our cooking methods this year and our chicken was juicier than in the past. Since we were again cooking in the rain, this year, we grilled the chicken until they were golden brown and then took them off the grill and brought them up to the required temperature in the convection oven, and the served them or stored them in the warming ovens. It was a great success. Our signs are working! More people remembered to pick up their meals. We scooped a little extra coleslaw and baked beans this year and ended up running out of both. We will order more of each next year so that that will not happen again!. Thanks to the extra sales push of our two Key Clubs we served almost 700 dinners this year. THANK YOU KEY CLUBS!
2. Back Pack program. The Gladstone Key Club and the National Honor Society have volunteered to help us transport the heavy cases to the schools. This worked out well for our first week. We started out serving 136 meals, but as the names continue to come in we will probably increase that number. We will start at 3:00 today, Wednesday, after school at the High School. This way the Key Club and National Honor Society students are able to help us. We will hand out the prepacks that we received from Feed America first again this time and will start filling our own again next week.
3. We will have our installation of new officer’s induction of new members; dinner on Wednesday, October, 25th, at the Terrace (aka Fresh Water Tavern). We will be ordering off the menu. Cocktails at 5:00, dinner at 6:00. We will need a head count in the near future. SO PLEASE PHONE OR EMAIL ME IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON GOING. Ken Benson, 428-2261 or [email protected]
4. Honor and Remembrance Tree lights are beginning to sell. We are still researching better ways promote the program.
Ken Benson, Secretary
October 25, The Terrace (aka Fresh Water Tavern).5:00 / 6:00
October 11, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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Installation/Induction Dinner, Oct 25th.
at The Terrace (aka Fresh Water Tavern).
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Tracey Depuydt, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Tom Tauzer.
Minutes: Approved: M.M. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved T.T. – Marilyn A
Correspondence: Thank you from the High School for our donation to renew the defibrillator. Donation for Fran Cannon.
Discussions and activities:
1. 25th Annual BBQ. It was a great success! We altered our cooking methods this year and our chicken was juicier than in the past. Since we were again cooking in the rain, this year, we grilled the chicken until they were golden brown and then took them off the grill and brought them up to the required temperature in the convection oven, and the served them or stored them in the warming ovens. It was a great success. Our signs are working! More people remembered to pick up their meals. We scooped a little extra coleslaw and baked beans this year and ended up running out of both. We will order more of each next year so that that will not happen again!. Thanks to the extra sales push of our two Key Clubs we served almost 700 dinners this year. THANK YOU KEY CLUBS!
2. Back Pack program. The Gladstone Key Club and the National Honor Society have volunteered to help us transport the heavy cases to the schools. This worked out well for our first week. We started out serving 136 meals, but as the names continue to come in we will probably increase that number. We will start at 3:00 today, Wednesday, after school at the High School. This way the Key Club and National Honor Society students are able to help us. We will hand out the prepacks that we received from Feed America first again this time and will start filling our own again next week.
3. We will have our installation of new officer’s induction of new members; dinner on Wednesday, October, 25th, at the Terrace (aka Fresh Water Tavern). We will be ordering off the menu. Cocktails at 5:00, dinner at 6:00. We will need a head count in the near future. SO PLEASE PHONE OR EMAIL ME IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON GOING. Ken Benson, 428-2261 or [email protected]
4. Honor and Remembrance Tree lights are beginning to sell. We are still researching better ways promote the program.
Ken Benson, Secretary
October 25, The Terrace (aka Fresh Water Tavern).5:00 / 6:00
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
October 4, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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25th Annual Chicken BBQ this Saturday!
See you there!
In Attendance: Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Minutes: Approved: H.H. – L.K,
Treasurer’s Report: Same , S.H. – H.H.
Correspondence: Gordon’s Food Service, $50 gift Card for our BBQ; Check for $150 from Rapid River Senior Center; Thank you from Gladstone Public Library for our donation.
Discussions and activities:
1. Kids’ Kingdom 25th anniversary. The capsule and its content are displayed at the city hall. We are still trying to decide what items should be put into our new capsule but are waiting until after our BBQ.
2. Back Pack program. The Gladstone Key Club and the National Honor Society have volunteered to help us transport the heavy cases to the schools. We will start today, Wednesday after school at 3:30, so that the High School students are able to help us. We also need help at 2:30 for organization of the area. At the moment we have 51 from Cameron School and 33 from Jones School. We will hand out the prepacks that we received from Feed America first. We still have to discover if there are any children with allergies.
3. Our BBQ is this weekend. YEP, the Weather Channel says 100% chance for rain! At the moment we have 576 tickets sold plus all those who will be buying their tickets at the door. So we have ordered 704 chicken halves and hope that the rain doesn’t affect our turnout. Don’t forget to help!
4. Adopt a Highway went well.
5. We will have our installation of new officer’s induction of new members; dinner on Wednesday, October, 25th, at the Terrace (aka Fresh Water Tavern). We will be ordering off the menu. Cocktails at 5:00, dinner at 6:00. We will need a head count in the near future.
7. Adopt a Highway Clean Up this Thursday at Happy Rock BP Station. 5:00 p.m. We need volunteers for pick up.
8. We made $700 selling caramel apples at the games. We moved to donate $500 to the Fan Club for the refreshment area remodel. B.C. – J.G.
Ken Benson, Secretary
October 7, 25th Annual Chicken BBQ, 11:00 – 5:00 p.m.
October 25, The Terrace (aka Fresh Water Tavern).5:00 / 6:00
October 4, 2017
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
25th Annual Chicken BBQ this Saturday!
See you there!
In Attendance: Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Minutes: Approved: H.H. – L.K,
Treasurer’s Report: Same , S.H. – H.H.
Correspondence: Gordon’s Food Service, $50 gift Card for our BBQ; Check for $150 from Rapid River Senior Center; Thank you from Gladstone Public Library for our donation.
Discussions and activities:
1. Kids’ Kingdom 25th anniversary. The capsule and its content are displayed at the city hall. We are still trying to decide what items should be put into our new capsule but are waiting until after our BBQ.
2. Back Pack program. The Gladstone Key Club and the National Honor Society have volunteered to help us transport the heavy cases to the schools. We will start today, Wednesday after school at 3:30, so that the High School students are able to help us. We also need help at 2:30 for organization of the area. At the moment we have 51 from Cameron School and 33 from Jones School. We will hand out the prepacks that we received from Feed America first. We still have to discover if there are any children with allergies.
3. Our BBQ is this weekend. YEP, the Weather Channel says 100% chance for rain! At the moment we have 576 tickets sold plus all those who will be buying their tickets at the door. So we have ordered 704 chicken halves and hope that the rain doesn’t affect our turnout. Don’t forget to help!
4. Adopt a Highway went well.
5. We will have our installation of new officer’s induction of new members; dinner on Wednesday, October, 25th, at the Terrace (aka Fresh Water Tavern). We will be ordering off the menu. Cocktails at 5:00, dinner at 6:00. We will need a head count in the near future.
7. Adopt a Highway Clean Up this Thursday at Happy Rock BP Station. 5:00 p.m. We need volunteers for pick up.
8. We made $700 selling caramel apples at the games. We moved to donate $500 to the Fan Club for the refreshment area remodel. B.C. – J.G.
Ken Benson, Secretary
October 7, 25th Annual Chicken BBQ, 11:00 – 5:00 p.m.
October 25, The Terrace (aka Fresh Water Tavern).5:00 / 6:00
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
September 27, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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Thank you, Larry for a great year as President!
25th Annual Chicken BBQ, October 7.
Adopt a Highway Clean-Up Thursday at 5:00.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Ken Benson, Julie Brunette, Brenda Crow, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Minutes: Approved: SA.S. – H.H.
Treasurer’s Report: We went over our donation list and adjusted it. Renaming and redirecting some, sending $500 to Puerto Rico. A.S. – T.T.
Correspondence: Checks for BBQ tickets and Back Pack program.
Discussions and activities:
1. Kids’ Kingdom 25th anniversary. The capsule and its content are displayed at the city hall. We found some cassette video tapes in the Time Capsule. We will try to view to them and decide if they should be transferred to DVDs. Who knows if they will be able to play DVDs 25 years from now? We are still trying to decide what items should be put into our new capsule.
2. Back Pack program. The Gladstone Key Club and the National Honor Society have volunteered to help us transport the heavy cases to the schools. We are waiting for the Schools to give a number to prepare for. We will start next week Wednesday after school at 3:30, so that the High School students are able to help us. We will hand out the prepacks that we received from Feed America first.
3. Key Club Week is November 6-10. We should plan something with our Key Clubs!
4. BBQ, October 7! OOPS, Daily Press has “Croation”! NOT! Final preparations are taking place for our non Croarion BBQ. Please report all ticket sales to Ken so that we can complete our orders. Signs are on the alley behind Ken’s house. Put them out on Sunday!
5. We sold caramel apples at the football game this year. Marilyn, 428 1985 or Mary, 399-8659 could use some help. One game left, Homecoming, September 29. Give them a call if you can help.
6. We will have our induction of new officer’s dinner on Wednesday, October, 25, at the Terrace (aka Fresh Water Tavern). We will be ordering off the menu. Cocktails at 5:00, dinner at 6:00.
7. Adopt a Highway Clean Up this Thursday at Happy Rock BP Station. 5:00 p.m. We need volunteers for pick up.
Ken Benson, Secretary
September 28, Adopt a Highway clean up, 5:00 at Happy Rock BP
October 7, 25th Annual Chicken BBQ, 11:00 – 5:00 p.m.
October 25, The Terrace (aka Fresh Water Tavern).5:00 / 6:00
September 27, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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Thank you, Larry for a great year as President!
25th Annual Chicken BBQ, October 7.
Adopt a Highway Clean-Up Thursday at 5:00.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Ken Benson, Julie Brunette, Brenda Crow, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Minutes: Approved: SA.S. – H.H.
Treasurer’s Report: We went over our donation list and adjusted it. Renaming and redirecting some, sending $500 to Puerto Rico. A.S. – T.T.
Correspondence: Checks for BBQ tickets and Back Pack program.
Discussions and activities:
1. Kids’ Kingdom 25th anniversary. The capsule and its content are displayed at the city hall. We found some cassette video tapes in the Time Capsule. We will try to view to them and decide if they should be transferred to DVDs. Who knows if they will be able to play DVDs 25 years from now? We are still trying to decide what items should be put into our new capsule.
2. Back Pack program. The Gladstone Key Club and the National Honor Society have volunteered to help us transport the heavy cases to the schools. We are waiting for the Schools to give a number to prepare for. We will start next week Wednesday after school at 3:30, so that the High School students are able to help us. We will hand out the prepacks that we received from Feed America first.
3. Key Club Week is November 6-10. We should plan something with our Key Clubs!
4. BBQ, October 7! OOPS, Daily Press has “Croation”! NOT! Final preparations are taking place for our non Croarion BBQ. Please report all ticket sales to Ken so that we can complete our orders. Signs are on the alley behind Ken’s house. Put them out on Sunday!
5. We sold caramel apples at the football game this year. Marilyn, 428 1985 or Mary, 399-8659 could use some help. One game left, Homecoming, September 29. Give them a call if you can help.
6. We will have our induction of new officer’s dinner on Wednesday, October, 25, at the Terrace (aka Fresh Water Tavern). We will be ordering off the menu. Cocktails at 5:00, dinner at 6:00.
7. Adopt a Highway Clean Up this Thursday at Happy Rock BP Station. 5:00 p.m. We need volunteers for pick up.
Ken Benson, Secretary
September 28, Adopt a Highway clean up, 5:00 at Happy Rock BP
October 7, 25th Annual Chicken BBQ, 11:00 – 5:00 p.m.
October 25, The Terrace (aka Fresh Water Tavern).5:00 / 6:00
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
September 20, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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25th Annual Chicken BBQ, October 7,
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Lou Martin, Al Stotz
Minutes: Approved: L.M. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. . Kids’ Kingdom 25th anniversary was a huge success! We expected around 50 and the turnout was in the HUNDREDS! We ran out of food and cake even though we kept on sending out for more hot dogs, over and over! The cake was and beverage was supplied by Bruce and Margie Movalson, and the candy (scattered around Kids; Kingdom) was provided by the Gladstone Recreation Department. The two Golden Ticket winners were Brie Ketcham, 4th grade Jones and Logan Fudala, 5th grade Jones. The contents of the capsule were from the 3 Gladstone elementary schools, Cameron, Jones, and Flat Rock classrooms: class photos, predictions, thoughts, etc. We will repeat the project this year and the bury the new capsule for future residents to find. We had excellent Daily Press coverage (front page) and TV 6 had us on the 7:00 News (which we all missed!) Yes, a HUGE SUCCESS!
2. Back Pack program. The Gladstone Key Club and the National Honor Society have volunteered to help us transport the heavy cases to the schools. We are waiting for the Schools to give a number to prepare for.
3. Membership growth meeting was held Tuesday at the Yacht Club. We had a light turnout, but got two, possibly three new members. Larry did an outstanding job! THANKS LARRY!
4. BBQ, October 7! The Key Clubs have oodles of tickets, but we still have to do our job. Need tickets? Contact Ken!
5. We sold caramel apples at the football game this year. Marilyn, 428 1985 or Mary, 399-8659 could use some help. One game left, September 29. Give them a call if you can help.
6. We will have our induction of new officer’s dinner on Wednesday, October, 25, at the Terrace (aka Fresh Water Tavern). We will be ordering off the menu. Cocktails at 5:00, dinner at 6:00.
7. We voted to offer a Free Club Membership to our Key Club Advisors. Mike A. – L.M.
8. We discussed having our Highway pick up on Thursday September 28, but our chairperson was not present to finalize the date.
Ken Benson, Secretary
September 23 – October 1, Adopt a Highway clean up
October 7, 25th Annual Chicken BBQ, 11:00 – 5:00 p.m.
October 25, The Terrace (aka Fresh Water Tavern).5:00 / 6:00
September 20, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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25th Annual Chicken BBQ, October 7,
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Lou Martin, Al Stotz
Minutes: Approved: L.M. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. . Kids’ Kingdom 25th anniversary was a huge success! We expected around 50 and the turnout was in the HUNDREDS! We ran out of food and cake even though we kept on sending out for more hot dogs, over and over! The cake was and beverage was supplied by Bruce and Margie Movalson, and the candy (scattered around Kids; Kingdom) was provided by the Gladstone Recreation Department. The two Golden Ticket winners were Brie Ketcham, 4th grade Jones and Logan Fudala, 5th grade Jones. The contents of the capsule were from the 3 Gladstone elementary schools, Cameron, Jones, and Flat Rock classrooms: class photos, predictions, thoughts, etc. We will repeat the project this year and the bury the new capsule for future residents to find. We had excellent Daily Press coverage (front page) and TV 6 had us on the 7:00 News (which we all missed!) Yes, a HUGE SUCCESS!
2. Back Pack program. The Gladstone Key Club and the National Honor Society have volunteered to help us transport the heavy cases to the schools. We are waiting for the Schools to give a number to prepare for.
3. Membership growth meeting was held Tuesday at the Yacht Club. We had a light turnout, but got two, possibly three new members. Larry did an outstanding job! THANKS LARRY!
4. BBQ, October 7! The Key Clubs have oodles of tickets, but we still have to do our job. Need tickets? Contact Ken!
5. We sold caramel apples at the football game this year. Marilyn, 428 1985 or Mary, 399-8659 could use some help. One game left, September 29. Give them a call if you can help.
6. We will have our induction of new officer’s dinner on Wednesday, October, 25, at the Terrace (aka Fresh Water Tavern). We will be ordering off the menu. Cocktails at 5:00, dinner at 6:00.
7. We voted to offer a Free Club Membership to our Key Club Advisors. Mike A. – L.M.
8. We discussed having our Highway pick up on Thursday September 28, but our chairperson was not present to finalize the date.
Ken Benson, Secretary
September 23 – October 1, Adopt a Highway clean up
October 7, 25th Annual Chicken BBQ, 11:00 – 5:00 p.m.
October 25, The Terrace (aka Fresh Water Tavern).5:00 / 6:00
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
September 13 , 2017
7:00 a.m.
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Kids’ Kingdoms’ 25th Anniversary TOMMORROW on September 14,
Also this is our Chicken BBQ’s 25th year.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz
Minutes: Approved: L.M. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved: Mike A. – S. H.
Correspondence: $40.00 for Fran Cannon memorial, Post office box bill of $62, Letter from Marc Leathers of Leathers Associates for Kids’ Kingdom.
Discussions and activities:
1. . Kids’ Kingdom 25th anniversary party/dig up the time capsule will be Thursday, September 14th, 5:00pm The children can play and look for the hidden GOLDEN TICKET to win a PRIZE! 5:30pm- We will be serving hot dogs, birthday cake and soda in the Pavilion by Kids’ Kingdom and at 6:00pm-We will be opening the TIME CAPSULE! We are inviting Eric Buckman, son of Harlan whose idea it was to start the first one in the U.P. We have also invited Bruce Movalson and Mary Bosk who led the charge in fund raising. Bruce Movalson has offered to help supply the food and drinks. We thought it might be fun to invite the architect company that guided us, but their home office is in Florida and they have some “clean uo” to do. We have made some pamphlets and put this in the paper and hope to have a good turn-out. OOPS, the paper put the “15th” instead of the “14th”… Have contacted them!
2. Back Pack program. The Gladstone Key Club and the National Honor Society have volunteered to help us transport the heavy cases to the schools. The Cameron School has requested that we make the bags lighter and smaller. Feed America recommends less than we were filling last year, so we will work on smaller amounts.
3. Membership growth meeting will be Tuesday September 19 at the Yacht Harbor starting at 7:00 p.m. We will get most of our refreshments from the Yacht Club. The letters are ready to be sent out. We need members to send an invitation to people they know who they would like to invite! You can get invitation letters from Larry.
4. BBQ tickets are available…contact Ken. Yep, it’s our 25th year for this too!
5. We will sell caramel apples at the football game this year. Marilyn, 428 1985 or Mary, 399-8659 could use some help. The dates are September 1, 8, 15, and 29. Give them a call if you can help.
6. We will make a donation to Bay Cliff for $125 from use of our dunk tank by Steve Benoit.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
7. We will attend the Gladstone Key Club meetings at 11:20 and 12:20 today.
September 14, Kids’ Kingdom 25th anniversary event. 5:00, 5:30 and 6:00 at Kids’ Kingdom Pavilion
September 19, Membership Growth Event, Yacht Club
September 23 – October 1, Adopt a Highway clean up
October 7, 25th Annual Chicken BBQ, 11:00 – 5:00 p.m.
September 13 , 2017
7:00 a.m.
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Kids’ Kingdoms’ 25th Anniversary TOMMORROW on September 14,
Also this is our Chicken BBQ’s 25th year.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz
Minutes: Approved: L.M. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved: Mike A. – S. H.
Correspondence: $40.00 for Fran Cannon memorial, Post office box bill of $62, Letter from Marc Leathers of Leathers Associates for Kids’ Kingdom.
Discussions and activities:
1. . Kids’ Kingdom 25th anniversary party/dig up the time capsule will be Thursday, September 14th, 5:00pm The children can play and look for the hidden GOLDEN TICKET to win a PRIZE! 5:30pm- We will be serving hot dogs, birthday cake and soda in the Pavilion by Kids’ Kingdom and at 6:00pm-We will be opening the TIME CAPSULE! We are inviting Eric Buckman, son of Harlan whose idea it was to start the first one in the U.P. We have also invited Bruce Movalson and Mary Bosk who led the charge in fund raising. Bruce Movalson has offered to help supply the food and drinks. We thought it might be fun to invite the architect company that guided us, but their home office is in Florida and they have some “clean uo” to do. We have made some pamphlets and put this in the paper and hope to have a good turn-out. OOPS, the paper put the “15th” instead of the “14th”… Have contacted them!
2. Back Pack program. The Gladstone Key Club and the National Honor Society have volunteered to help us transport the heavy cases to the schools. The Cameron School has requested that we make the bags lighter and smaller. Feed America recommends less than we were filling last year, so we will work on smaller amounts.
3. Membership growth meeting will be Tuesday September 19 at the Yacht Harbor starting at 7:00 p.m. We will get most of our refreshments from the Yacht Club. The letters are ready to be sent out. We need members to send an invitation to people they know who they would like to invite! You can get invitation letters from Larry.
4. BBQ tickets are available…contact Ken. Yep, it’s our 25th year for this too!
5. We will sell caramel apples at the football game this year. Marilyn, 428 1985 or Mary, 399-8659 could use some help. The dates are September 1, 8, 15, and 29. Give them a call if you can help.
6. We will make a donation to Bay Cliff for $125 from use of our dunk tank by Steve Benoit.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
7. We will attend the Gladstone Key Club meetings at 11:20 and 12:20 today.
September 14, Kids’ Kingdom 25th anniversary event. 5:00, 5:30 and 6:00 at Kids’ Kingdom Pavilion
September 19, Membership Growth Event, Yacht Club
September 23 – October 1, Adopt a Highway clean up
October 7, 25th Annual Chicken BBQ, 11:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
September 6, 2017
6:00 p.m.
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Evening meeting/party at Lou and Bev Martin’s
THANK YOU LOU AND BEV!
Kids’ Kingdoms’ 25th Anniversary on September 14,
Also this is our Chicken BBQ’s 25th year.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Tom Tauzer
Guest: Beth Larson (Rapid River 5th grade teacher), Judy Haulotte, Sherry Macfarlane, Beverly Martin, Ernie Talbert, Barb Tauzer.
Minutes: None
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: $250 check from Meijers, $50 Check in honor of Fran Cannon, Feeding America newsletter and donation request.
Discussions and activities:
1. Beth Larson, Rapid River 5th grade teacher, thanked us for the support we gave her class two years ago when we donated the remainder of their fee for their Science Field Trip. She then explained their desire to have the Rapid River athletic games broad casted over the radio. They have been awarded over 20 game broadcasts. The total cost is $450. We donated $150 toward the project. H.H. – Mike A. She also mentioned their National Honor Society needs.
2. Back Pack program. There is a Feed America truck coming in on Tuesday the 12th at 11 or11:30 a.m. We could use help in unloading, more news later on that.
3. Kids’ Kingdom 25th anniversary party/dig up the time capsule will be Thursday, September 14th, at 5:00. We are inviting Eric Buckman, son of Harlan whose idea it was to start the first one in the U.P. We have also invited Bruce Movalson and Mary Bosk who led the charge in fund raising. Bruce Movalson has offered to help supply the food and drinks. We thought it might be fun to invite the architect company that guided us. We will make some pamphlets and get this in the paper and hope to have a good turn-out.
4. Membership growth meeting will be Tuesday September 19 at the Yacht Harbor starting at 7:00 p.m. We will get most of our refreshments from the Yacht Club. The letters are ready to be sent out, but we don’t have our Key Club names from Rapid yet. We need members to send an invitation to people they know who they would like to invite! You can get invitation letters from Larry..
5. BBQ tickets are available…contact Ken. Yep, it’s our 25th year for this too!
5. We will sell caramel apples at the football game this year. Marilyn, 428 1985 or Mary, 399-8659 could use some help. The dates are September 1, 8, 15, and 29. Give them a call if you can help.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
September 14, Kids’ Kingdom 25th anniversary event. 5:00 at Kids’ Kingdom Pavilion
September 19, Membership Growth Event, Yacht Club
October 7, BBQ
September 6, 2017
6:00 p.m.
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Evening meeting/party at Lou and Bev Martin’s
THANK YOU LOU AND BEV!
Kids’ Kingdoms’ 25th Anniversary on September 14,
Also this is our Chicken BBQ’s 25th year.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Tom Tauzer
Guest: Beth Larson (Rapid River 5th grade teacher), Judy Haulotte, Sherry Macfarlane, Beverly Martin, Ernie Talbert, Barb Tauzer.
Minutes: None
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: $250 check from Meijers, $50 Check in honor of Fran Cannon, Feeding America newsletter and donation request.
Discussions and activities:
1. Beth Larson, Rapid River 5th grade teacher, thanked us for the support we gave her class two years ago when we donated the remainder of their fee for their Science Field Trip. She then explained their desire to have the Rapid River athletic games broad casted over the radio. They have been awarded over 20 game broadcasts. The total cost is $450. We donated $150 toward the project. H.H. – Mike A. She also mentioned their National Honor Society needs.
2. Back Pack program. There is a Feed America truck coming in on Tuesday the 12th at 11 or11:30 a.m. We could use help in unloading, more news later on that.
3. Kids’ Kingdom 25th anniversary party/dig up the time capsule will be Thursday, September 14th, at 5:00. We are inviting Eric Buckman, son of Harlan whose idea it was to start the first one in the U.P. We have also invited Bruce Movalson and Mary Bosk who led the charge in fund raising. Bruce Movalson has offered to help supply the food and drinks. We thought it might be fun to invite the architect company that guided us. We will make some pamphlets and get this in the paper and hope to have a good turn-out.
4. Membership growth meeting will be Tuesday September 19 at the Yacht Harbor starting at 7:00 p.m. We will get most of our refreshments from the Yacht Club. The letters are ready to be sent out, but we don’t have our Key Club names from Rapid yet. We need members to send an invitation to people they know who they would like to invite! You can get invitation letters from Larry..
5. BBQ tickets are available…contact Ken. Yep, it’s our 25th year for this too!
5. We will sell caramel apples at the football game this year. Marilyn, 428 1985 or Mary, 399-8659 could use some help. The dates are September 1, 8, 15, and 29. Give them a call if you can help.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
September 14, Kids’ Kingdom 25th anniversary event. 5:00 at Kids’ Kingdom Pavilion
September 19, Membership Growth Event, Yacht Club
October 7, BBQ
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
August 30, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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No morning meeting next week. Evening party at Lou’s
Kids’ Kingdoms’ 25th Anniversary,
Also this is our Chicken BBQ’s 25th year.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Lou Martin, Tom Tauzer
Guest: Charlotte Strom
Minutes: August 23, approved L.M. – S.H..
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Camp WawBeek
Discussions and activities:
1. Charlotte Strom, Gladstone Key Club president, spoke to us about this current school year. They are having an orientation day at 4:00 on Sunday the 17th. They offered us a “booth” there to have parents more aware of our Kiwanis. They are having a “Glow Run” fund raiser the morning of our BBQ at 8:30, but they will still be able to help us on the BBQ. They also have worked it out to help us with packing the Back Packs. They would like to add a toy or something to the Back Pack for Cameron School at Christmas time. They are back to two meetings at lunch time this year due to schedules, but their location is unknown at this time.
2. Back Pack program. There is a Feed America truck coming in on Tuesday the 12th at 11 or11:30 a.m. We could use help in unloading, more news later on that.
3. Kids’ Kingdom 25th anniversary party/dig up the time capsule will be Thursday, September 14th, at 5:00. (Tentative) We’ll have pop and hot dogs at our pavilion by the playground. We are inviting Eric Buckman, son of Harlan whose idea it was to start the first one in the U.P. We have also invited Bruce Movalson and Mary Bosk who led the charge in fund raising. We will get this in the paper and hope to have a good turn-out.
4. Membership growth meeting will be Tuesday September 19 at the Yacht Harbor starting at 7:00 p.m. We will get most of our refreshments from the Yacht Club. The letters are ready to be sent out, but we don’t have our Key Club names from Rapid yet. We need members to send an invitation to people they know who they would like to invite! You can get invitation letters from Larry.
5. Our summer picnic will be NEXT WEEK at the Martin house on September 6th. We need to have a head count so Bev can prepare! Their address is 1315 Wisconsin Ave. and phone number is 428-9119. At the moment there will be 20 of us. This picnic will replace our Wednesday morning meeting.
6. BBQ tickets are available…contact Ken. Yep, it’s our 25th year for this too!
7. We will sell caramel apples at the football game this year. Marilyn, 428 1985 or Mary, 399-8659 could use some help. The dates are September 1, 8, 15, and 29. Give them a call if you can help.
8. Brenda brought a request from Beth Larson, Rapid River Teacher, to help support the broadcast of their athletic games on the radio. The total cost was $450. It was tabled until we hear more from Beth.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 30, 2017
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
No morning meeting next week. Evening party at Lou’s
Kids’ Kingdoms’ 25th Anniversary,
Also this is our Chicken BBQ’s 25th year.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Lou Martin, Tom Tauzer
Guest: Charlotte Strom
Minutes: August 23, approved L.M. – S.H..
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Camp WawBeek
Discussions and activities:
1. Charlotte Strom, Gladstone Key Club president, spoke to us about this current school year. They are having an orientation day at 4:00 on Sunday the 17th. They offered us a “booth” there to have parents more aware of our Kiwanis. They are having a “Glow Run” fund raiser the morning of our BBQ at 8:30, but they will still be able to help us on the BBQ. They also have worked it out to help us with packing the Back Packs. They would like to add a toy or something to the Back Pack for Cameron School at Christmas time. They are back to two meetings at lunch time this year due to schedules, but their location is unknown at this time.
2. Back Pack program. There is a Feed America truck coming in on Tuesday the 12th at 11 or11:30 a.m. We could use help in unloading, more news later on that.
3. Kids’ Kingdom 25th anniversary party/dig up the time capsule will be Thursday, September 14th, at 5:00. (Tentative) We’ll have pop and hot dogs at our pavilion by the playground. We are inviting Eric Buckman, son of Harlan whose idea it was to start the first one in the U.P. We have also invited Bruce Movalson and Mary Bosk who led the charge in fund raising. We will get this in the paper and hope to have a good turn-out.
4. Membership growth meeting will be Tuesday September 19 at the Yacht Harbor starting at 7:00 p.m. We will get most of our refreshments from the Yacht Club. The letters are ready to be sent out, but we don’t have our Key Club names from Rapid yet. We need members to send an invitation to people they know who they would like to invite! You can get invitation letters from Larry.
5. Our summer picnic will be NEXT WEEK at the Martin house on September 6th. We need to have a head count so Bev can prepare! Their address is 1315 Wisconsin Ave. and phone number is 428-9119. At the moment there will be 20 of us. This picnic will replace our Wednesday morning meeting.
6. BBQ tickets are available…contact Ken. Yep, it’s our 25th year for this too!
7. We will sell caramel apples at the football game this year. Marilyn, 428 1985 or Mary, 399-8659 could use some help. The dates are September 1, 8, 15, and 29. Give them a call if you can help.
8. Brenda brought a request from Beth Larson, Rapid River Teacher, to help support the broadcast of their athletic games on the radio. The total cost was $450. It was tabled until we hear more from Beth.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
August 23, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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Kids’ Kingdoms’ 25th
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, May LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: August 16, approved and corrected, H.H. – Mike A.
Treasurer’s Report: Same
Correspondence: Donations for Fran Cannon. Donation from Memorial United Methodist Church
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Pack program. Still looking for 6 pallets to keep our food off the floor. We Received a food order from Feed America Food Bank yesterday. We received a $150 check and a $25 check from Fran Cannon memorial and $249.00 from Memorial United Methodist Church.
2. The sign at Outdoor Classroom is on hold. Still waiting for Rory and the rocks..
3. AKtion Club went well. They started on phase one of the Delta Rock Hiding program.
4. Membership growth meeting will be Tuesday September 19 at the Yacht Harbor starting at 7:00 p.m. We will get our refreshments from the Yacht Harbor
5. Our summer picnic will be at the Martin house on September 6th.
6. Brenda texted Ken and Larry during the meeting and presented the possibility of sponsoring a line on the field for $100. We suggested to offer to sponsor the 50 yard line! M.M. – H.H. Ken called and it is DONE! We have the 50 yard line!
7. Tickets and posters are ready for our BBQ on October 7.
8. We will sell caramel apples at the football game this year, and donate every other game proceeds to the vender booth program.
9. Dunk Tank rented this week end.
10. Yep. This IS the 25th anniversary for Kids’ Kingdom… May 1992. We are working with Nicole Sandstrom to have a “Dig Up the Time Capsule Day” for Kids’ Kingdom’s 25th Anniversary. Maybe there is some information in there to help Cooper Cavadeas with his sign project to honor all the groups that worked on it. If you know of a group, send the name to me, [email protected] and I’ll send it on to Cooper.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
September 6th, Summer Picnic at the Lou Martin house.
September 19, Membership Growth Event, Yacht Club
October 7, BBQ
August 23, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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Kids’ Kingdoms’ 25th
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, May LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: August 16, approved and corrected, H.H. – Mike A.
Treasurer’s Report: Same
Correspondence: Donations for Fran Cannon. Donation from Memorial United Methodist Church
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Pack program. Still looking for 6 pallets to keep our food off the floor. We Received a food order from Feed America Food Bank yesterday. We received a $150 check and a $25 check from Fran Cannon memorial and $249.00 from Memorial United Methodist Church.
2. The sign at Outdoor Classroom is on hold. Still waiting for Rory and the rocks..
3. AKtion Club went well. They started on phase one of the Delta Rock Hiding program.
4. Membership growth meeting will be Tuesday September 19 at the Yacht Harbor starting at 7:00 p.m. We will get our refreshments from the Yacht Harbor
5. Our summer picnic will be at the Martin house on September 6th.
6. Brenda texted Ken and Larry during the meeting and presented the possibility of sponsoring a line on the field for $100. We suggested to offer to sponsor the 50 yard line! M.M. – H.H. Ken called and it is DONE! We have the 50 yard line!
7. Tickets and posters are ready for our BBQ on October 7.
8. We will sell caramel apples at the football game this year, and donate every other game proceeds to the vender booth program.
9. Dunk Tank rented this week end.
10. Yep. This IS the 25th anniversary for Kids’ Kingdom… May 1992. We are working with Nicole Sandstrom to have a “Dig Up the Time Capsule Day” for Kids’ Kingdom’s 25th Anniversary. Maybe there is some information in there to help Cooper Cavadeas with his sign project to honor all the groups that worked on it. If you know of a group, send the name to me, [email protected] and I’ll send it on to Cooper.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
September 6th, Summer Picnic at the Lou Martin house.
September 19, Membership Growth Event, Yacht Club
October 7, BBQ
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
August 16, 2017
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
AKtion Club tomorrow.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, May LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guests: Cooper Cavadeas, Lisa Thomas
Program: Cooper Cavadeas told us of his project of making a sign for Kids’ Kingdom. He plans to try to do it this year. This is the 25th anniversary of Kids’ Kingdom! (Hmmm, we buried a time capsule to be dug up on it’s 25th anniversary…maybe we should have some sort of celebration!) Anyway, he shared his thoughts with us…it might be similar to the Vancleve marker by the entrance to the Beach House driveway.
Sounds exciting.
Minutes: August 9, approved, M.M.. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: approved Mike A – A.S.
Correspondence: Request for address for donation for Fran Cannon.
Discussions and activities:
1. The Fran Cannon Firecracker 5 Mile Run/2.5 Mile Walk will now be “Chip Timed”! A.S. – T.T. Yep, it’s now official. We will contract Superior Timing to bring our race into the modern age of “chip timing”! This will include: Data base management, registrations, kiosks with receipt printing, searchable internet results, display clock, video back up, Announce Kiosk at finish line and intermediate timing. This will also simplify and speed up our awards ceremony. The Fran Cannon race will be modernized and up to date! The additional cost will be offset by our increased sponsorships.
2. Sign at Outdoor Classroom, Will continue again tonight.
3. CHAT picnic was a success…the rain held off, around 50 in attendance.
4. Membership growth meeting will be Tuesday or Wednesday Sept 12 or 13. Lisa Thomas brought us names for Key Club contacts that we can use to send out invitations.
5. Our summer picnic will be at the Martin house on September 6th.
6. Back Pack. Inspectors from Feed America made suggestions for our food storage.
7. Cook Shack at the Fair is being run by different people.
8. Tickets and posters are ready for our BBQ on October 7.
9. We will sell caramel apples at the football game this year, and donate to the vender booth program.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 17, AKtion Club, 12:00 noon, Bonifas Art Center
September 6th, Summer Picnic at the Lou Martin house.
September 12 or 13, Membership Growth Event, Yacht Club
October 7, BBQ
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
August 16, 2017
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
AKtion Club tomorrow.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, May LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guests: Cooper Cavadeas, Lisa Thomas
Program: Cooper Cavadeas told us of his project of making a sign for Kids’ Kingdom. He plans to try to do it this year. This is the 25th anniversary of Kids’ Kingdom! (Hmmm, we buried a time capsule to be dug up on it’s 25th anniversary…maybe we should have some sort of celebration!) Anyway, he shared his thoughts with us…it might be similar to the Vancleve marker by the entrance to the Beach House driveway.
Sounds exciting.
Minutes: August 9, approved, M.M.. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: approved Mike A – A.S.
Correspondence: Request for address for donation for Fran Cannon.
Discussions and activities:
1. The Fran Cannon Firecracker 5 Mile Run/2.5 Mile Walk will now be “Chip Timed”! A.S. – T.T. Yep, it’s now official. We will contract Superior Timing to bring our race into the modern age of “chip timing”! This will include: Data base management, registrations, kiosks with receipt printing, searchable internet results, display clock, video back up, Announce Kiosk at finish line and intermediate timing. This will also simplify and speed up our awards ceremony. The Fran Cannon race will be modernized and up to date! The additional cost will be offset by our increased sponsorships.
2. Sign at Outdoor Classroom, Will continue again tonight.
3. CHAT picnic was a success…the rain held off, around 50 in attendance.
4. Membership growth meeting will be Tuesday or Wednesday Sept 12 or 13. Lisa Thomas brought us names for Key Club contacts that we can use to send out invitations.
5. Our summer picnic will be at the Martin house on September 6th.
6. Back Pack. Inspectors from Feed America made suggestions for our food storage.
7. Cook Shack at the Fair is being run by different people.
8. Tickets and posters are ready for our BBQ on October 7.
9. We will sell caramel apples at the football game this year, and donate to the vender booth program.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 17, AKtion Club, 12:00 noon, Bonifas Art Center
September 6th, Summer Picnic at the Lou Martin house.
September 12 or 13, Membership Growth Event, Yacht Club
October 7, BBQ
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
August 9, 2017
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
CHAT Picnic tomorrow in Rapid River.
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Al Stotz
Minutes: July 26, approved, Mike A. – M.M.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: $100 donation in honor of Fran Cannon.
Discussions and activities:
1. Larry has requested some more “nourishing food” from the food bank for next year. We will wait for a current listing of potential “needs” before beginning our program on October 1st. We will send to Kiwanis International these figures for our Back Pack year, the cost for our school year was $25,457 which was reimbursed to us from Delta County Community Foundation and local donations.
2. Sign at Outdoor Classroom, Mike and Ian put down the first row of bricks, sign is up (still has a bit of yellow vandalism paint on it), we hope to finish it up tonight.
3. CHAT picnic August 10, tomorrow. The Albrecht’s will prepare the food, Mike Macfarlane will bring it to the pavilion, Ken will get the Drinks, Rapid River Key Club volunteered to help. We are preparing for 70 people.
4. The school will have to research our choice of sign placement. We will also research sign placement in Rapid River for the hoop house.
5. Our summer picnic will be at the Martin house on September 6th.
6. We will print up tickets and signs for the BBQ for Oct 7th.
7. Planning Yacht Club Membership Growth event for Key Club parents and any potential possibilities later in September.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 10, CHAT picnic in Rapid River Pavilion 6-8.
August 17, , AKtion Club, Bonifas Fine Art Center, 12:00 noon
August 18-20, District Convention Fon du lac, WI
September 6th, Summer Picnic at the Lou Martin house. No morning meeting that day.
October 7, BBQ
August 9, 2017
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
CHAT Picnic tomorrow in Rapid River.
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Al Stotz
Minutes: July 26, approved, Mike A. – M.M.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: $100 donation in honor of Fran Cannon.
Discussions and activities:
1. Larry has requested some more “nourishing food” from the food bank for next year. We will wait for a current listing of potential “needs” before beginning our program on October 1st. We will send to Kiwanis International these figures for our Back Pack year, the cost for our school year was $25,457 which was reimbursed to us from Delta County Community Foundation and local donations.
2. Sign at Outdoor Classroom, Mike and Ian put down the first row of bricks, sign is up (still has a bit of yellow vandalism paint on it), we hope to finish it up tonight.
3. CHAT picnic August 10, tomorrow. The Albrecht’s will prepare the food, Mike Macfarlane will bring it to the pavilion, Ken will get the Drinks, Rapid River Key Club volunteered to help. We are preparing for 70 people.
4. The school will have to research our choice of sign placement. We will also research sign placement in Rapid River for the hoop house.
5. Our summer picnic will be at the Martin house on September 6th.
6. We will print up tickets and signs for the BBQ for Oct 7th.
7. Planning Yacht Club Membership Growth event for Key Club parents and any potential possibilities later in September.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 10, CHAT picnic in Rapid River Pavilion 6-8.
August 17, , AKtion Club, Bonifas Fine Art Center, 12:00 noon
August 18-20, District Convention Fon du lac, WI
September 6th, Summer Picnic at the Lou Martin house. No morning meeting that day.
October 7, BBQ
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
August 2, 2017
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
AKtion Club tomorrow.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Julie Brunette, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane,
Minutes: July 26, approved, Mike A. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: approved Mike A – Marilyn A.
Correspondence: District Convention in Fond du lac Aug 18-20; Key Leader, September 15-17.
Discussions and activities:
1. Our new officers for next year are:
President, Alan Stotz;
Vice President, Mike Albrecht;
Immediate Past President, Larry Kirschner;
Secretary, Ken Benson;
Treasurer, Mike Macfarlane,
1 year Director, Marilyn Albrecht, Lou Martin;
2 year Director, Brenda Crow, Howard Haulotte;
3 year Director, Peggy Austin
2. Sign at Outdoor Classroom, rained out last week. Will try again tonight.
3. CHAT picnic August 10, The Albrecht’s will bring The food to Ken’s house for delivery, Ken will get the Drinks, Rapid River Key Club volunteered to help.
4. Will go after this meeting to plan out signs for tennis courts, roses, and park at Winter Green Woods.
5. Our summer picnic will be at the Martin house on September 6th.
6. Back Pack. Mike Macfarlane is checking on heavy duty plastic bags. Our Menards Bags worked well last year.
7. We were not asked to help at the “Cook Shack” at the fair this year (so far).
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 3, AKtion Club, Bonifas Fine Art Center, 12:00 noon
August 10, CHAT picnic in Rapid River Pavilion 6-8.
August 17, , AKtion Club, Bonifas Fine Art Center, 12:00 noon
August 18-20, District Convention Fon du lac WI
September 6th, Summer Picnic at the Lou Martin house.
October 7, BBQ
August 2, 2017
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
AKtion Club tomorrow.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Julie Brunette, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane,
Minutes: July 26, approved, Mike A. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: approved Mike A – Marilyn A.
Correspondence: District Convention in Fond du lac Aug 18-20; Key Leader, September 15-17.
Discussions and activities:
1. Our new officers for next year are:
President, Alan Stotz;
Vice President, Mike Albrecht;
Immediate Past President, Larry Kirschner;
Secretary, Ken Benson;
Treasurer, Mike Macfarlane,
1 year Director, Marilyn Albrecht, Lou Martin;
2 year Director, Brenda Crow, Howard Haulotte;
3 year Director, Peggy Austin
2. Sign at Outdoor Classroom, rained out last week. Will try again tonight.
3. CHAT picnic August 10, The Albrecht’s will bring The food to Ken’s house for delivery, Ken will get the Drinks, Rapid River Key Club volunteered to help.
4. Will go after this meeting to plan out signs for tennis courts, roses, and park at Winter Green Woods.
5. Our summer picnic will be at the Martin house on September 6th.
6. Back Pack. Mike Macfarlane is checking on heavy duty plastic bags. Our Menards Bags worked well last year.
7. We were not asked to help at the “Cook Shack” at the fair this year (so far).
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 3, AKtion Club, Bonifas Fine Art Center, 12:00 noon
August 10, CHAT picnic in Rapid River Pavilion 6-8.
August 17, , AKtion Club, Bonifas Fine Art Center, 12:00 noon
August 18-20, District Convention Fon du lac WI
September 6th, Summer Picnic at the Lou Martin house.
October 7, BBQ
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
July 26, 2017
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
“Fran Cannon Fire Cracker Five Mile Run/2.5 mile walk”
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Minutes: July 19, approved, H.H. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: approved
Correspondence: Donations to Fran Cannon memorial. Dunk Tank rental.
Discussions and activities:
1. Fran Cannon Funeral and Visitation. The Funeral went very smoothly. Our letter was read by David Cannon to the attendees. He also talked of his father’s love for Kiwanis and how he loved to deliver the Dunk Tank bringing pleasure to the families. He expressed his family’s appreciation of having the race named after their father, and said that if we had done it when he was living, Fran would not have permitted it. Mary and Marilyn arranged for a picture and plaque and plant to arrangement on an end table at the funeral home. It was very appropriate. Fran asked for donations to be directed to his church and our Kiwanis club. We were asked for an address for the donations. (P.O. Box 22, Gladstone.)
2. We have to arrange for officers for the coming fiscal year starting in October.
3. Adopt a Highway Clean Up went well last week, 6 of us and 6 nonmember volunteers picked up 12 bags.
4. We will meet at 6:00 this evening to repair the sign at the outdoor classroom.
5. Our summer picnic will be at the Martin house on September 6th.
6. We will need help at the Chat Picnic on August 10th. Mike will cook the Hot Dogs in advance and put them in our roasters to keep them warm. We are expecting about 50 attendees.
7. There is an Eagle Scout who will take on the project of putting a sign up honoring the participation in the building of Kids’ Kingdom.
8. Ken was asked to get an early start on the BBQ tickets and posters for the October 7th BBQ.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
July 26, 6:00 this evening to repair the sign at the outdoor classroom.
August 10, CHAT picnic in Rapid River Pavilion 6-8.
August 18-20, District Convention Fon du lac WI
September 6th, Summer Picnic at the Lou Martin house.
October 7, BBQ
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
July 26, 2017
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
“Fran Cannon Fire Cracker Five Mile Run/2.5 mile walk”
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Minutes: July 19, approved, H.H. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: approved
Correspondence: Donations to Fran Cannon memorial. Dunk Tank rental.
Discussions and activities:
1. Fran Cannon Funeral and Visitation. The Funeral went very smoothly. Our letter was read by David Cannon to the attendees. He also talked of his father’s love for Kiwanis and how he loved to deliver the Dunk Tank bringing pleasure to the families. He expressed his family’s appreciation of having the race named after their father, and said that if we had done it when he was living, Fran would not have permitted it. Mary and Marilyn arranged for a picture and plaque and plant to arrangement on an end table at the funeral home. It was very appropriate. Fran asked for donations to be directed to his church and our Kiwanis club. We were asked for an address for the donations. (P.O. Box 22, Gladstone.)
2. We have to arrange for officers for the coming fiscal year starting in October.
3. Adopt a Highway Clean Up went well last week, 6 of us and 6 nonmember volunteers picked up 12 bags.
4. We will meet at 6:00 this evening to repair the sign at the outdoor classroom.
5. Our summer picnic will be at the Martin house on September 6th.
6. We will need help at the Chat Picnic on August 10th. Mike will cook the Hot Dogs in advance and put them in our roasters to keep them warm. We are expecting about 50 attendees.
7. There is an Eagle Scout who will take on the project of putting a sign up honoring the participation in the building of Kids’ Kingdom.
8. Ken was asked to get an early start on the BBQ tickets and posters for the October 7th BBQ.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
July 26, 6:00 this evening to repair the sign at the outdoor classroom.
August 10, CHAT picnic in Rapid River Pavilion 6-8.
August 18-20, District Convention Fon du lac WI
September 6th, Summer Picnic at the Lou Martin house.
October 7, BBQ
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwannis Club
July 19, 2017
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
“Fran Cannon Fire Cracker Five Mile Run”
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Minutes: July 12, approved, H.H. – M.A.
Treasurer’s Report: None.
Correspondence: Invitation from “The 94th District Court” for Friday, July 28, 9:00 a.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, 410 Ludington St. Escanaba, MI.
Discussions and activities:
1. Fran Cannon Funeral and Visitation. Visitation 1:30 – 4:00 at Skradski Funeral Home. Funeral at 5:00 p.m. at All Saints Church Gladstone. Our club voted to rename our race the “Fran Cannon Fire Cracker 5 Mile Run” M.L. – A.S. We will write a letter to the Family about our renaming and will send flowers along with the article and color pictures about him that was in July 13 Daily Press on page 8B. We will also put a light in the 2017 Honor and Remembrance lights in memory of Fran Cannon. Mary is looking into Electronic Timing system for the race.
2. We received a check from the Memorial United Methodist Church for $248 for the Back Pack Program.
3. Adopt a Highway Clean Up is tonight (Wednesday) at 5:00 p.m.
4. Lou was given permission to order 6 roses from Nagelkirks in Marquette for next season at $34.95. A.S. – M.M.
5. Our summer picnic will be at the Martin house on September 6th.
6. We will need help at the Chat Picnic on August 10th. Mike will cook the Hot Dogs in advance and put them in our roasters to keep them warm. We will need help.
7. There is an Eagle Scout who will take on the project of putting a sign up honoring the participation in the building of Kids’ Kingdom.
8. Ken was asked to get an early start on the BBQ tickets and posters for the October 7th BBQ.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 10th CHAT picnic in Rapid River Pavilion 6-8.
September 6th, Summer Picnic at the Lou Martin house.
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwannis Club
July 19, 2017
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
“Fran Cannon Fire Cracker Five Mile Run”
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Minutes: July 12, approved, H.H. – M.A.
Treasurer’s Report: None.
Correspondence: Invitation from “The 94th District Court” for Friday, July 28, 9:00 a.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, 410 Ludington St. Escanaba, MI.
Discussions and activities:
1. Fran Cannon Funeral and Visitation. Visitation 1:30 – 4:00 at Skradski Funeral Home. Funeral at 5:00 p.m. at All Saints Church Gladstone. Our club voted to rename our race the “Fran Cannon Fire Cracker 5 Mile Run” M.L. – A.S. We will write a letter to the Family about our renaming and will send flowers along with the article and color pictures about him that was in July 13 Daily Press on page 8B. We will also put a light in the 2017 Honor and Remembrance lights in memory of Fran Cannon. Mary is looking into Electronic Timing system for the race.
2. We received a check from the Memorial United Methodist Church for $248 for the Back Pack Program.
3. Adopt a Highway Clean Up is tonight (Wednesday) at 5:00 p.m.
4. Lou was given permission to order 6 roses from Nagelkirks in Marquette for next season at $34.95. A.S. – M.M.
5. Our summer picnic will be at the Martin house on September 6th.
6. We will need help at the Chat Picnic on August 10th. Mike will cook the Hot Dogs in advance and put them in our roasters to keep them warm. We will need help.
7. There is an Eagle Scout who will take on the project of putting a sign up honoring the participation in the building of Kids’ Kingdom.
8. Ken was asked to get an early start on the BBQ tickets and posters for the October 7th BBQ.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 10th CHAT picnic in Rapid River Pavilion 6-8.
September 6th, Summer Picnic at the Lou Martin house.
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
July 12, 2017
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
Highway Clean Up next Wednesday!
In Attendance: Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Minutes: July 5 , approved, L.M. – H.H.
Treasurer’s Report: Same, Still some out from race sponsors.
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Pack Program: Summer program slow due to all the rain,
2. July 4th Firecracker 5 mile race and 2.5 mile walk. Still some sponsor money out. Big interest in the Superior Chip Company from Marquette, Mary will try to have them come to a meeting and explain what they have to offer. The final numbers were 294 participants. We have some extra shirts that we will offer the Robotics and Key Club students that worked on the corners.
3. The Dunk Tank will be going to the Armory this week end.
4. The roses are beautiful this year. Lou will try to get new bushes for the few that need to be replaced.
5. We decided to have our summer picnic at the Martin house on September 6th.
6. Highway Clean-up will be next week. Because of the festivities on Thursday, we will do our Clean Up on Wednesday the 19th at 5:00 p.m.
7. Outdoor Classroom project. We will work on rebuilding the sign next Tuesday, the 18th at 6:00. Vandalism and a truck accident require rebuilding of the entire sign project. The Conservation District will have to post pone our rock project until fall due to the rain delaying the work of all the contractors.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
July 18, Sign Rebuilding at Outdoor Classroom, 6:00 pm.
July 19, Adopt a Highway clean up at Happy Rock BP Station, 5:00
August 10, CHAT Picnic, Rapid River Pavilion, 6-8p.m.
September 6, Summer Picnic at the Lou Martin house.
July 12, 2017
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
Highway Clean Up next Wednesday!
In Attendance: Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Minutes: July 5 , approved, L.M. – H.H.
Treasurer’s Report: Same, Still some out from race sponsors.
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Pack Program: Summer program slow due to all the rain,
2. July 4th Firecracker 5 mile race and 2.5 mile walk. Still some sponsor money out. Big interest in the Superior Chip Company from Marquette, Mary will try to have them come to a meeting and explain what they have to offer. The final numbers were 294 participants. We have some extra shirts that we will offer the Robotics and Key Club students that worked on the corners.
3. The Dunk Tank will be going to the Armory this week end.
4. The roses are beautiful this year. Lou will try to get new bushes for the few that need to be replaced.
5. We decided to have our summer picnic at the Martin house on September 6th.
6. Highway Clean-up will be next week. Because of the festivities on Thursday, we will do our Clean Up on Wednesday the 19th at 5:00 p.m.
7. Outdoor Classroom project. We will work on rebuilding the sign next Tuesday, the 18th at 6:00. Vandalism and a truck accident require rebuilding of the entire sign project. The Conservation District will have to post pone our rock project until fall due to the rain delaying the work of all the contractors.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
July 18, Sign Rebuilding at Outdoor Classroom, 6:00 pm.
July 19, Adopt a Highway clean up at Happy Rock BP Station, 5:00
August 10, CHAT Picnic, Rapid River Pavilion, 6-8p.m.
September 6, Summer Picnic at the Lou Martin house.
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
July 5, 2017
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
The 4th was a great success!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Minutes: June 28 , approved, L.M. – A.S.
Treasurer’s Report: on file
Correspondence: Thank you from Bravebots
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Pack Program: The Final cost for Gladstone was around $16,000 and Rapid River was $5,000. Our efforts to supply “healthy” meals were somewhat successful. When compared to the other schools in the program we “shined”.
2. July 4th Firecracker 5 mile race and 2.5 mile walk. Wow! We couldn’t have asked for better weather! And over 300 participants from 12 different states! And a profit of $9000? Now you see why I said “WOW!” Mary, you “did good!” Now, that our race has shone us “love”, we have to show “love” back to it. We are researching getting into the 21st Century by purchasing “chips” and the program that electronically records each runner’s time. “The J-Chip timing system is relatively new to the US market. It is an active dual frequency system which has remedied many of the issues that most single frequency and passive systems have. Unlike many counterparts, the J-Chip system is incredibly accurate with a typical read height of over six feet allowing for participants to wear the chip anywhere on their body or bike (Not just on the ankle). The J-Chip system reads better than waist high and can accommodate high density race finishes where older passive systems failed. With a near 100% read rate, your event will be timed quickly and accurately.” Sounds interesting, doesn’t it?
3. The Dunk Tank went well also. Though the crowds don’t seem to gather as they did in past years when the other venders were in the same area, we still collected $451.50. (hmmmm, $.50?)
4. We are concerned about our roses on the Highway. The Rose Shaffer beetle has been hitting various locations in Gladstone.
5. We have to start to consider when to schedule our summer picnic at the Martin house.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
July 15-23, Adopt a Highway clean up schedule.
August 10, CHAT Picnic, Rapid River Pavilion, 6-8p.m.
July 5, 2017
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
The 4th was a great success!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Minutes: June 28 , approved, L.M. – A.S.
Treasurer’s Report: on file
Correspondence: Thank you from Bravebots
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Pack Program: The Final cost for Gladstone was around $16,000 and Rapid River was $5,000. Our efforts to supply “healthy” meals were somewhat successful. When compared to the other schools in the program we “shined”.
2. July 4th Firecracker 5 mile race and 2.5 mile walk. Wow! We couldn’t have asked for better weather! And over 300 participants from 12 different states! And a profit of $9000? Now you see why I said “WOW!” Mary, you “did good!” Now, that our race has shone us “love”, we have to show “love” back to it. We are researching getting into the 21st Century by purchasing “chips” and the program that electronically records each runner’s time. “The J-Chip timing system is relatively new to the US market. It is an active dual frequency system which has remedied many of the issues that most single frequency and passive systems have. Unlike many counterparts, the J-Chip system is incredibly accurate with a typical read height of over six feet allowing for participants to wear the chip anywhere on their body or bike (Not just on the ankle). The J-Chip system reads better than waist high and can accommodate high density race finishes where older passive systems failed. With a near 100% read rate, your event will be timed quickly and accurately.” Sounds interesting, doesn’t it?
3. The Dunk Tank went well also. Though the crowds don’t seem to gather as they did in past years when the other venders were in the same area, we still collected $451.50. (hmmmm, $.50?)
4. We are concerned about our roses on the Highway. The Rose Shaffer beetle has been hitting various locations in Gladstone.
5. We have to start to consider when to schedule our summer picnic at the Martin house.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
July 15-23, Adopt a Highway clean up schedule.
August 10, CHAT Picnic, Rapid River Pavilion, 6-8p.m.
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
June 28, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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The 4th is 6 days away!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Minutes: June 21, approved, Mike A. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: from Don Brunelle about Fran Cannon and possibly Vi Leonardi.
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Pack Program: Larry attended the meeting of all the “Feed America” participants at the Community Foundation. We discovered that we are the largest weekly group in the area and that we have been supplying the most food for the most children and at the lowest cost in Delta County. We also have been using the “Feed America” supplies the most of all the groups. They are researching new “backpack” options with a variety of plastic containers. We are trying to find out the “mills” (that the Menards bags we have been using) thickness is. The school summer program is starting to take hold. They are averaging around 50 children per day with a high of 92.
2. July 4th Firecracker 5 mile race and 2.5 mile walk. Everything is lining up very well. We will have our pre-registration held at the old “Rec” the night of the 3rd building starting at 4:00. Those of us who are helping with registration on the 4th should be there by 6:30 a.m. Those helping on the race route and after should be there by 7:30 a.m. If you would like to help, you may call Mary LaFave at 399-8659. We are hoping to contact John Vrancic for help in getting some “pre-race “ coverage and maybe some pictures from Brenda Crow.
3. We are talking about the possibility of having the Kids’ Kingdom sign become an Eagle Scout project.
4. The sign up list for the 4th of July Dunk Tank workers and Caramel Apple sellers was started. We will have at least 2 workers per hour for each activity from 1:00 until 5:00. The list is attached. Please feel free to let me know where you would like to add your name. We will set up the Dunk Tank at 5:00 Monday, and get the netting from the shed around 4:00. We still have our same location by the Harbor Master Building.
5. We are concerned about our roses on the Highway. The Rose Shaffer beetle has been hitting various locations in Gladstone.
6. We will still meet next Wednesday morning.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
July 4, Firecracker 5 mile race and 2.5 mile walk 6:30 – 7:30
July 4, Dunk Tank
July 5, regular morning meeting.
June 28, 2017
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
The 4th is 6 days away!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Minutes: June 21, approved, Mike A. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: from Don Brunelle about Fran Cannon and possibly Vi Leonardi.
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Pack Program: Larry attended the meeting of all the “Feed America” participants at the Community Foundation. We discovered that we are the largest weekly group in the area and that we have been supplying the most food for the most children and at the lowest cost in Delta County. We also have been using the “Feed America” supplies the most of all the groups. They are researching new “backpack” options with a variety of plastic containers. We are trying to find out the “mills” (that the Menards bags we have been using) thickness is. The school summer program is starting to take hold. They are averaging around 50 children per day with a high of 92.
2. July 4th Firecracker 5 mile race and 2.5 mile walk. Everything is lining up very well. We will have our pre-registration held at the old “Rec” the night of the 3rd building starting at 4:00. Those of us who are helping with registration on the 4th should be there by 6:30 a.m. Those helping on the race route and after should be there by 7:30 a.m. If you would like to help, you may call Mary LaFave at 399-8659. We are hoping to contact John Vrancic for help in getting some “pre-race “ coverage and maybe some pictures from Brenda Crow.
3. We are talking about the possibility of having the Kids’ Kingdom sign become an Eagle Scout project.
4. The sign up list for the 4th of July Dunk Tank workers and Caramel Apple sellers was started. We will have at least 2 workers per hour for each activity from 1:00 until 5:00. The list is attached. Please feel free to let me know where you would like to add your name. We will set up the Dunk Tank at 5:00 Monday, and get the netting from the shed around 4:00. We still have our same location by the Harbor Master Building.
5. We are concerned about our roses on the Highway. The Rose Shaffer beetle has been hitting various locations in Gladstone.
6. We will still meet next Wednesday morning.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
July 4, Firecracker 5 mile race and 2.5 mile walk 6:30 – 7:30
July 4, Dunk Tank
July 5, regular morning meeting.
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
June 21, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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The 4th is 13 days away!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten. Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Lou Martin, Alan Stotz,
Minutes: June 14, approved, Marilyn A. – L.M.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Map from city showing Dunk Tank location.
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Pack Program: At 10:00 today there will be a meeting of all the “Feed America” participants. Larry will represent us. Larry found some good buys this last week at Sam’s and the Dollar Store. We had two donations from local churches, 1st Lutheran and Memorial Methodist.
2. July 4th Firecracker 5 mile race and 2.5 mile walk. Everything is lining up very well. At the moment we only have 30 pre-registrants. We will have our pre-registration held at the old “Rec” the night of the 3rd. building. Those of us who are helping with registration on the 4th should be there by 6:30 a.m. Those helping on the race route and after should be there by 7:30 a.m. If you would like to help, you may call Mary LaFave at 399-8659. We are hoping to contact John Vrancic for help in getting some “pre-race “ coverage and maybe some pictures from Brenda Crow.
3. The bikes and stroller have been delivered to the court house.
4. Marilyn brought a large collection of Kids’ Kingdom articles to help us compile a list of participants. Most did not mention names. Ken is to research the tape.
5. The sign up list for the 4th of July Dunk Tank workers and Caramel Apple sellers was started. We will have at least 2 workers per hour for each activity from 1:00 until 5:00. The list is attached. Please feel free to let me know where you would like to add your name.
6. Our CHAT picnic held on August 10th at the Rapid River Pavilion will need extra workers since the Albrecht’s will be unable to attend. They will do the buying and preparing the food, but will need help serving.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
June 28, 4th Race committee will meet this morning at 6:30 a.m.
July 4, Firecracker 5 mile race and 2.5 mile walk 6:30 – 7:30
July 4, Dunk Tank
June 21, 2017
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
The 4th is 13 days away!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten. Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Lou Martin, Alan Stotz,
Minutes: June 14, approved, Marilyn A. – L.M.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Map from city showing Dunk Tank location.
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Pack Program: At 10:00 today there will be a meeting of all the “Feed America” participants. Larry will represent us. Larry found some good buys this last week at Sam’s and the Dollar Store. We had two donations from local churches, 1st Lutheran and Memorial Methodist.
2. July 4th Firecracker 5 mile race and 2.5 mile walk. Everything is lining up very well. At the moment we only have 30 pre-registrants. We will have our pre-registration held at the old “Rec” the night of the 3rd. building. Those of us who are helping with registration on the 4th should be there by 6:30 a.m. Those helping on the race route and after should be there by 7:30 a.m. If you would like to help, you may call Mary LaFave at 399-8659. We are hoping to contact John Vrancic for help in getting some “pre-race “ coverage and maybe some pictures from Brenda Crow.
3. The bikes and stroller have been delivered to the court house.
4. Marilyn brought a large collection of Kids’ Kingdom articles to help us compile a list of participants. Most did not mention names. Ken is to research the tape.
5. The sign up list for the 4th of July Dunk Tank workers and Caramel Apple sellers was started. We will have at least 2 workers per hour for each activity from 1:00 until 5:00. The list is attached. Please feel free to let me know where you would like to add your name.
6. Our CHAT picnic held on August 10th at the Rapid River Pavilion will need extra workers since the Albrecht’s will be unable to attend. They will do the buying and preparing the food, but will need help serving.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
June 28, 4th Race committee will meet this morning at 6:30 a.m.
July 4, Firecracker 5 mile race and 2.5 mile walk 6:30 – 7:30
July 4, Dunk Tank
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
June 14, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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The 4th is 20 days away!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: June 7, approved, L.M. – T.T.
Treasurer’s Report: Confusing due to Community Foundation money owed us for Back Pack expenditures. Therefore we have more money in our account than is in the bank. M.M. – A.S.
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Pack Program: Mike still has a lot of bookwork left. The summer program has started in the park and at Rapid River. Mike has 7 students in the “summer school” program at Rapid River. He has enough supplies to take care of the 7 for this summer. Next Wednesday there will be a meeting of all the “Feed America” participants. Larry will represent us.
2. July 4th Firecracker 5 mile race and 2.5 mile walk. We are getting more sponsor requests. We are now up to $3850 in sponsors. We are aware of “Mile One” being miss marked and are working on that being corrected. We also received a donation from Pat’s Foods of 240 bottles of water. Things are falling into place under the excellent direction of Chairman Mary LaFave.
3. We had an anonymous donation to cover the cost of the items desired by the District Court. It was moved by Al Stotz and supported by Mike Albrecht that: We wish to thank the anonymous donor and approve the donation of the stroller and bikes to the Drug Court program.
4. Any of our support signs that will go in the park will have to be mounted on a boulder but our signs are larger than their available rocks. It was strongly urged that we pursue making a sign for Kids’ Kingdom that honors all the contributors/sponsors and that we attempt to reconstruct the list. Marilyn and Ken will try to research the names.
5. Ken was instructed to start the sign up list for the 4th of July Dunk Tank workers. We will have at least 2 workers per hour from 1:00 until 5:00.
6. Marilyn has researched and set the dates for our CHAT programs. Our picnic will be August 10th at the Rapid River Pavilion and Our Valentine Party will be February 8th at the Memorial United Methodist Church.
7. The Old Fashioned Christmas will end at 8:00 p.m. and then our Christmas Tree lighting will take place at 8:15 p.m.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
June 21, 4th Race committee will meet this morning at 6:30 a.m.
July 4, Firecracker 5 mile race and 2.5 mile walk 7 – 7:30
July 4, Dunk Tank
June 14, 2017
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
The 4th is 20 days away!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: June 7, approved, L.M. – T.T.
Treasurer’s Report: Confusing due to Community Foundation money owed us for Back Pack expenditures. Therefore we have more money in our account than is in the bank. M.M. – A.S.
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Pack Program: Mike still has a lot of bookwork left. The summer program has started in the park and at Rapid River. Mike has 7 students in the “summer school” program at Rapid River. He has enough supplies to take care of the 7 for this summer. Next Wednesday there will be a meeting of all the “Feed America” participants. Larry will represent us.
2. July 4th Firecracker 5 mile race and 2.5 mile walk. We are getting more sponsor requests. We are now up to $3850 in sponsors. We are aware of “Mile One” being miss marked and are working on that being corrected. We also received a donation from Pat’s Foods of 240 bottles of water. Things are falling into place under the excellent direction of Chairman Mary LaFave.
3. We had an anonymous donation to cover the cost of the items desired by the District Court. It was moved by Al Stotz and supported by Mike Albrecht that: We wish to thank the anonymous donor and approve the donation of the stroller and bikes to the Drug Court program.
4. Any of our support signs that will go in the park will have to be mounted on a boulder but our signs are larger than their available rocks. It was strongly urged that we pursue making a sign for Kids’ Kingdom that honors all the contributors/sponsors and that we attempt to reconstruct the list. Marilyn and Ken will try to research the names.
5. Ken was instructed to start the sign up list for the 4th of July Dunk Tank workers. We will have at least 2 workers per hour from 1:00 until 5:00.
6. Marilyn has researched and set the dates for our CHAT programs. Our picnic will be August 10th at the Rapid River Pavilion and Our Valentine Party will be February 8th at the Memorial United Methodist Church.
7. The Old Fashioned Christmas will end at 8:00 p.m. and then our Christmas Tree lighting will take place at 8:15 p.m.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
June 21, 4th Race committee will meet this morning at 6:30 a.m.
July 4, Firecracker 5 mile race and 2.5 mile walk 7 – 7:30
July 4, Dunk Tank
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
June 7, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance:, Ken Benson, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Julie Brunette, Sharon Hertig, Howard Haulotte, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guests: Kara Brockway and Judge Steve Parks talked to us about the Drug Court and their accomplishments. They are helping from 12 to 15 people at the moment. This is their first year and they have had no graduates as of yet, but have seen some very positive and encouraging results. There is a team of 10 -15 people who meet together weekly and discuss each case and the progress each person has or is making. They came to us because Cara knows our commitment to children. Two mothers have regained the care of their children and have needs that they are not able to meet. One could use 2 bicycles and one could use a stroller. Our club is looking into the proper channels to make this happen.
Minutes: May 31, approved, M.M. – T.T.
Treasurer’s Report: Same
Correspondence: Request from the Salvation Army.
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Pack Program: We had plenty of help Tuesday. Larry and Mike A. were gone this week and the rest of us stepped up and picked up the bread, fruit, and “Feed America” supplies. We had 4-5 Student Council members help unload truck and station wagon and car. Lisa Myers and her family helped pack the back packs and took the surplus bread and apples to the Salvation Army. The program is finished for this school year.
2. July 4th Firecracker 5 mile race and 2.5 mile walk. We are getting more sponsor requests. We are now up to $3750 in sponsors. Gee, we might have to get longer shirts to get longer shirts in order to get all of the names on them. (That’s a good problem to have!) Things are progressing well. They will meet next Wednesday morning at 6:30 a.m.
3. Ken was instructed to check with Mike Williams at Brampton Bike and Ski to see if we could work out something for the children mentioned above by Cara Brockway. The two bikes are for a girl 5 and a boy 7.
4. Any of our support signs that will go in the park will have to be mounted on a boulder.
5. Lou Martin reported that the rose bush shrubblers may have to be serviced and in some cases replaced..
6. Membership Growth Event - Possible candidates are Key Club/Builders Club parents, school personnel, city personnel and general public. The venue for event would be the yacht club at a yet to be determined date.
7. Rose bushes were trimmed on May 25th.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
June 14, 4th Race committee will meet this morning at 6:30 a.m.
July 4, Firecracker 5 mile race and 2.5 mile walk 7 – 7:30
July 4, Dunk Tank
June 7, 2017
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
In Attendance:, Ken Benson, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Julie Brunette, Sharon Hertig, Howard Haulotte, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guests: Kara Brockway and Judge Steve Parks talked to us about the Drug Court and their accomplishments. They are helping from 12 to 15 people at the moment. This is their first year and they have had no graduates as of yet, but have seen some very positive and encouraging results. There is a team of 10 -15 people who meet together weekly and discuss each case and the progress each person has or is making. They came to us because Cara knows our commitment to children. Two mothers have regained the care of their children and have needs that they are not able to meet. One could use 2 bicycles and one could use a stroller. Our club is looking into the proper channels to make this happen.
Minutes: May 31, approved, M.M. – T.T.
Treasurer’s Report: Same
Correspondence: Request from the Salvation Army.
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Pack Program: We had plenty of help Tuesday. Larry and Mike A. were gone this week and the rest of us stepped up and picked up the bread, fruit, and “Feed America” supplies. We had 4-5 Student Council members help unload truck and station wagon and car. Lisa Myers and her family helped pack the back packs and took the surplus bread and apples to the Salvation Army. The program is finished for this school year.
2. July 4th Firecracker 5 mile race and 2.5 mile walk. We are getting more sponsor requests. We are now up to $3750 in sponsors. Gee, we might have to get longer shirts to get longer shirts in order to get all of the names on them. (That’s a good problem to have!) Things are progressing well. They will meet next Wednesday morning at 6:30 a.m.
3. Ken was instructed to check with Mike Williams at Brampton Bike and Ski to see if we could work out something for the children mentioned above by Cara Brockway. The two bikes are for a girl 5 and a boy 7.
4. Any of our support signs that will go in the park will have to be mounted on a boulder.
5. Lou Martin reported that the rose bush shrubblers may have to be serviced and in some cases replaced..
6. Membership Growth Event - Possible candidates are Key Club/Builders Club parents, school personnel, city personnel and general public. The venue for event would be the yacht club at a yet to be determined date.
7. Rose bushes were trimmed on May 25th.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
June 14, 4th Race committee will meet this morning at 6:30 a.m.
July 4, Firecracker 5 mile race and 2.5 mile walk 7 – 7:30
July 4, Dunk Tank
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
May 31, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance:, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz
Minutes: May 24, approved, A.S. – J. G.
Treasurer’s Report: Same
Correspondence: Thank you from Community Foundation, Information packet from Kiwanis International, Thank you from Kiwanis District Foundation, Thank you from Braves Baseball, Thank you from Feed America, Information from Salvation Army, Request from Circle K District Governor.
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Pack Program: WE NEED HELP THIS WEEK. We will pack Thursday at 4:30 at the High School, room 186. Next week we will be packing at 4:30 on TUESDAY! We are always looking for more volunteers, all are welcome. We are putting notices of the summer lunch program at the pavilion in our backpacks. Mike will fill backpacks for Rapid River for those in the summer school program at Rapid River.
2. July 4th Firecracker 5 mile race and 2.5 mile walk. We are getting more sponsor requests. We are now up to $2000 in sponsors. Things are progressing well.
3. 4th of July Dunk Tank dunkees are getting lined up. We decided to sell caramel apples at the dunk tank again this year. We will be at our old location by the Harbor Master ‘s office.
4. We discussed the location of our “Supported by” signs and that we should notify the Lions Club about our project since some of those projects were done in partnership with them. Nicole will help decide their location
5. The Rapid River Key Club held an event at the welcoming of the 8th grade to High School and signed up the whole class as Key Clubbers.
6. Membership Growth Event - Possible candidates are Key Club/Builders Club parents, school personnel, city personnel and general public. The venue for event would be the yacht club at a yet to be determined date.
7. Rose bushes were trimmed on May 25th.
8. Howard made 6 Flower beds for the rapid River Hoop House.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
July 4, Firecracker 5 mile race and 2.5 mile walk 7 – 7:30
July 4, Dunk Tank
May 31, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance:, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz
Minutes: May 24, approved, A.S. – J. G.
Treasurer’s Report: Same
Correspondence: Thank you from Community Foundation, Information packet from Kiwanis International, Thank you from Kiwanis District Foundation, Thank you from Braves Baseball, Thank you from Feed America, Information from Salvation Army, Request from Circle K District Governor.
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Pack Program: WE NEED HELP THIS WEEK. We will pack Thursday at 4:30 at the High School, room 186. Next week we will be packing at 4:30 on TUESDAY! We are always looking for more volunteers, all are welcome. We are putting notices of the summer lunch program at the pavilion in our backpacks. Mike will fill backpacks for Rapid River for those in the summer school program at Rapid River.
2. July 4th Firecracker 5 mile race and 2.5 mile walk. We are getting more sponsor requests. We are now up to $2000 in sponsors. Things are progressing well.
3. 4th of July Dunk Tank dunkees are getting lined up. We decided to sell caramel apples at the dunk tank again this year. We will be at our old location by the Harbor Master ‘s office.
4. We discussed the location of our “Supported by” signs and that we should notify the Lions Club about our project since some of those projects were done in partnership with them. Nicole will help decide their location
5. The Rapid River Key Club held an event at the welcoming of the 8th grade to High School and signed up the whole class as Key Clubbers.
6. Membership Growth Event - Possible candidates are Key Club/Builders Club parents, school personnel, city personnel and general public. The venue for event would be the yacht club at a yet to be determined date.
7. Rose bushes were trimmed on May 25th.
8. Howard made 6 Flower beds for the rapid River Hoop House.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
July 4, Firecracker 5 mile race and 2.5 mile walk 7 – 7:30
July 4, Dunk Tank
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
May 24, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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Race Committee next Wednesday, May 17, at 6:30 am
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Marilyn Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Brenda Crow, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Alan Stotz and Tom Tauzer
Minutes: May 17, approved MiA-LM
Correspondence: None
New Business:
1. Back Pack Program - We will pack Thursday at 4:30 at the High School, room 186. We will pack Thursday 6/1 and Tuesday 6/6 at times to be determined. Notes will go in bags to discuss final dates for the year and to announce the summer food program being run by Gladstone Area Schools.
2. July 4th Firecracker Run/Walk - Mary L updated us on progress with sponsors, shirts, medals and the need for workers. Her committee will meet before next week’s regular meeting at 6:30 am.
3. Dunk Tank - The dunk tank was rented by GHS on May 22 and appeared to go fine.
4. July 4th Dunk Tank Dunkees - Brenda C is working on a roster of dunkees.
5. Mix and Mingle - Everything is set for June 5. There will be approx. 600 attendees.
6. Membership Growth Event - Possible candidates are Key Club/Builders Club parents, school personnel, city personnel and general public. Possible venue for event would be the yacht club
7. Rapid River Key Club Member Drive / Kiwanis Information Table - Larry updated us on this. The Rapid River Key Club signed up new members for next year. Every incoming Freshman signed up to be a Key Club member! Larry mentioned there is a school event in Rapid River on May 24th from 6-8 pm where we have been asked to participate to tell folks about our club. Larry and Mike A. will be setting up an informational booth for this.
8. Feed the Kids Committee (Community Foundation) - Larry updated us on this recent meeting which he attended.
9. Rose Bush Trimming - This was to take place on May 24 at 9am but weather would not allow. The group will try again tomorrow (May 25).
Old Business:
1. City Sign Approval, Sign Locations and Sign Work Bee - Howard H believes the permit we need is in the process of being completed.
2. Howard met with Mr. Steve Ostrenga regarding the raised beds for the hoop house project in Rapid River. Howard and Steve arrived at a design for the beds and Howard has constructed 4 of the 6 needed and hoped to complete the other two soon.
July 4 Dunk Tank
July 4 Firecracker 5 mile race and 2.5 mile walk
May 24, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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Race Committee next Wednesday, May 17, at 6:30 am
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Marilyn Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Brenda Crow, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Alan Stotz and Tom Tauzer
Minutes: May 17, approved MiA-LM
Correspondence: None
New Business:
1. Back Pack Program - We will pack Thursday at 4:30 at the High School, room 186. We will pack Thursday 6/1 and Tuesday 6/6 at times to be determined. Notes will go in bags to discuss final dates for the year and to announce the summer food program being run by Gladstone Area Schools.
2. July 4th Firecracker Run/Walk - Mary L updated us on progress with sponsors, shirts, medals and the need for workers. Her committee will meet before next week’s regular meeting at 6:30 am.
3. Dunk Tank - The dunk tank was rented by GHS on May 22 and appeared to go fine.
4. July 4th Dunk Tank Dunkees - Brenda C is working on a roster of dunkees.
5. Mix and Mingle - Everything is set for June 5. There will be approx. 600 attendees.
6. Membership Growth Event - Possible candidates are Key Club/Builders Club parents, school personnel, city personnel and general public. Possible venue for event would be the yacht club
7. Rapid River Key Club Member Drive / Kiwanis Information Table - Larry updated us on this. The Rapid River Key Club signed up new members for next year. Every incoming Freshman signed up to be a Key Club member! Larry mentioned there is a school event in Rapid River on May 24th from 6-8 pm where we have been asked to participate to tell folks about our club. Larry and Mike A. will be setting up an informational booth for this.
8. Feed the Kids Committee (Community Foundation) - Larry updated us on this recent meeting which he attended.
9. Rose Bush Trimming - This was to take place on May 24 at 9am but weather would not allow. The group will try again tomorrow (May 25).
Old Business:
1. City Sign Approval, Sign Locations and Sign Work Bee - Howard H believes the permit we need is in the process of being completed.
2. Howard met with Mr. Steve Ostrenga regarding the raised beds for the hoop house project in Rapid River. Howard and Steve arrived at a design for the beds and Howard has constructed 4 of the 6 needed and hoped to complete the other two soon.
July 4 Dunk Tank
July 4 Firecracker 5 mile race and 2.5 mile walk
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
May 17, 2017
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
Race Committee next Wednesday, May 17, at 6:45 am
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Marilyn Albrecht, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Alan Stotz and Tom Tauzer
Minutes: May 10, approved BC-JG
Treasurer’s Report:
Administrative Account
Approved MA-AS
Correspondence: Check from First Lutheran Church - $113.95
New Business:
1. Back Pack Program - We will pack Thursday at 4:30 at the High School, room 186. We are always looking for more volunteers, all are welcome. We may have received our last shipment from Feed America – West MI Food Bank for the year.
2. July 4th Firecracker Run/Walk - Mary L updated us on progress with sponsors, shirts, medals and the need for workers. Thus far $1,450 in race sponsors. Her committee will meet before next week’s regular meeting at 6:45 am.
3. Dunk Tank - The dunk tank has been rented by GHS for May 22.
4. July 4th Dunk Tank Dunkees - Brenda C is working on a roster of dunkees.
5. Mix and Mingle - Everything is set for June 6. There will be approx. 600 attendees.
6. Membership Growth Event - Possible candidates are Key Club/Builders Club parents, school personnel, city personnel and general public. Possible venue for event would be the yacht club
7. Rapid River Key Club Member Drive - This event will be held May 18 from 11 am – 2 pm.
8. Rapid River School’s Family Night - Larry is looking at the possibility of having an informational table regarding our club at this event. Mike M will contact the administration at the school to see if this is ok.
9. Feed the Kids Committee (Community Foundation) - Larry will attend this meeting and bring information back to us.
10. Rose Bush Trimming – This will take place on May 24 at 9am. Lou will be leading us again this year.
Old Business:
1. City Sign Approval, Sign Locations and Sign Work Bee - Howard H is working with the city to gain permission to attach our Kiwanis signs to projects we have completed.
2. Howard met with Mr. Steve Ostrenga regarding the raised beds for the hoop house project in Rapid River. Howard and Steve arrived at a design for the beds and Howard will be constructing them.
July 4 Dunk Tank
July 4 Firecracker 5 mile race and 2.5 mile walk
May 17, 2017
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
Race Committee next Wednesday, May 17, at 6:45 am
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Marilyn Albrecht, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Alan Stotz and Tom Tauzer
Minutes: May 10, approved BC-JG
Treasurer’s Report:
Administrative Account
Approved MA-AS
Correspondence: Check from First Lutheran Church - $113.95
New Business:
1. Back Pack Program - We will pack Thursday at 4:30 at the High School, room 186. We are always looking for more volunteers, all are welcome. We may have received our last shipment from Feed America – West MI Food Bank for the year.
2. July 4th Firecracker Run/Walk - Mary L updated us on progress with sponsors, shirts, medals and the need for workers. Thus far $1,450 in race sponsors. Her committee will meet before next week’s regular meeting at 6:45 am.
3. Dunk Tank - The dunk tank has been rented by GHS for May 22.
4. July 4th Dunk Tank Dunkees - Brenda C is working on a roster of dunkees.
5. Mix and Mingle - Everything is set for June 6. There will be approx. 600 attendees.
6. Membership Growth Event - Possible candidates are Key Club/Builders Club parents, school personnel, city personnel and general public. Possible venue for event would be the yacht club
7. Rapid River Key Club Member Drive - This event will be held May 18 from 11 am – 2 pm.
8. Rapid River School’s Family Night - Larry is looking at the possibility of having an informational table regarding our club at this event. Mike M will contact the administration at the school to see if this is ok.
9. Feed the Kids Committee (Community Foundation) - Larry will attend this meeting and bring information back to us.
10. Rose Bush Trimming – This will take place on May 24 at 9am. Lou will be leading us again this year.
Old Business:
1. City Sign Approval, Sign Locations and Sign Work Bee - Howard H is working with the city to gain permission to attach our Kiwanis signs to projects we have completed.
2. Howard met with Mr. Steve Ostrenga regarding the raised beds for the hoop house project in Rapid River. Howard and Steve arrived at a design for the beds and Howard will be constructing them.
July 4 Dunk Tank
July 4 Firecracker 5 mile race and 2.5 mile walk
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
May 10, 2017
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
Race Committee next Wednesday, May 17, at 6:30 am
In Attendance: Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Julie Brunette, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Lou Martin Tom Tauzer, Gladstone Key Club (Lisa Thomas, Charlotte Strom and officers)
Minutes: May 3, approved ML-MM
Correspondence: None
New Business:
1. Back Pack Program - We will pack Thursday at 4:30 at the High School, room 186. We are always looking for more volunteers, all are welcome.
2. Hoop House - Mike M informed us the project is moving forward after receiving sufficient initial funding. Our club may wish to help financially in the future. In the meantime, Howard will be in contact with Mr. Ostrenga from Rapid River High School about providing cedar boards for the project.
3. Bravebots National Tournament Update - Mike M reported on the Bravebot’s performance at the world championships in St. Louis. Though no world championship this year, the team continues to make progress each year. Mike also expressed the team’s appreciation for our club’s continued support.
4. Larry’s Visit to Escanaba Noon Kiwanis - Larry reported on his visit to our neighboring club.
5. Highway Pickup - Mike reported on the great job the Gladstone Braves baseball team did with highway cleanup. Not only did they pick up our area, they also did the first mile of our neighbors, the Gladstone Teachers. Their help is greatly appreciated!
6. Minutes for May 10, 17 and 24 - Mike M will be taking minutes for Ken B while he is on a much deserved vacation!
7. Summer Food for Kids - Mike M updated the group on the summer food program that Gladstone Area Schools will be offering to children of Gladstone each weekday at the Gladstone pavilion (across from the State Police post). Mike also discussed the Rapid River Public Schools’ summer school program. Our backpack program will continue for the summer for students in need that will be attending the program.
8. Mix and Mingle - This is all set for June 5.
9. Membership Growth Event - A possible event was discussed. More to come.
10. July 4th Firecracker Run/Walk - Mary L updated us on progress with sponsors, shirts, etc. Her committee will meet before next week’s regular meeting at 6:30 am.
11. Dunk Tank - The dunk tank has been rented by GHS for May 22.
12. July 4th Dunk Tank Dunkees - Brenda C is working on a roster of dunkees.
13. Rose Bushes - Lou M discussed our spring pruning work bee which will be held May 24.
Old Business:
1. City Sign Approval, Sign Locations and Sign Work Bee - Howard H is working with the city to gain permission to attach our Kiwanis signs to projects we have completed.
July 4 Dunk Tank
July 4 Firecracker 5 mile race and 2.5 mile walk
May 10, 2017
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
Race Committee next Wednesday, May 17, at 6:30 am
In Attendance: Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Julie Brunette, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Lou Martin Tom Tauzer, Gladstone Key Club (Lisa Thomas, Charlotte Strom and officers)
Minutes: May 3, approved ML-MM
Correspondence: None
New Business:
1. Back Pack Program - We will pack Thursday at 4:30 at the High School, room 186. We are always looking for more volunteers, all are welcome.
2. Hoop House - Mike M informed us the project is moving forward after receiving sufficient initial funding. Our club may wish to help financially in the future. In the meantime, Howard will be in contact with Mr. Ostrenga from Rapid River High School about providing cedar boards for the project.
3. Bravebots National Tournament Update - Mike M reported on the Bravebot’s performance at the world championships in St. Louis. Though no world championship this year, the team continues to make progress each year. Mike also expressed the team’s appreciation for our club’s continued support.
4. Larry’s Visit to Escanaba Noon Kiwanis - Larry reported on his visit to our neighboring club.
5. Highway Pickup - Mike reported on the great job the Gladstone Braves baseball team did with highway cleanup. Not only did they pick up our area, they also did the first mile of our neighbors, the Gladstone Teachers. Their help is greatly appreciated!
6. Minutes for May 10, 17 and 24 - Mike M will be taking minutes for Ken B while he is on a much deserved vacation!
7. Summer Food for Kids - Mike M updated the group on the summer food program that Gladstone Area Schools will be offering to children of Gladstone each weekday at the Gladstone pavilion (across from the State Police post). Mike also discussed the Rapid River Public Schools’ summer school program. Our backpack program will continue for the summer for students in need that will be attending the program.
8. Mix and Mingle - This is all set for June 5.
9. Membership Growth Event - A possible event was discussed. More to come.
10. July 4th Firecracker Run/Walk - Mary L updated us on progress with sponsors, shirts, etc. Her committee will meet before next week’s regular meeting at 6:30 am.
11. Dunk Tank - The dunk tank has been rented by GHS for May 22.
12. July 4th Dunk Tank Dunkees - Brenda C is working on a roster of dunkees.
13. Rose Bushes - Lou M discussed our spring pruning work bee which will be held May 24.
Old Business:
1. City Sign Approval, Sign Locations and Sign Work Bee - Howard H is working with the city to gain permission to attach our Kiwanis signs to projects we have completed.
July 4 Dunk Tank
July 4 Firecracker 5 mile race and 2.5 mile walk
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
May 3, 2017
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
Adopt a Highway pick up will be this Sunday, May 7, at 1:00.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Michael Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Alan Stotz
Minutes: April 26, approved, H.H. – A.S.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Pack Program: WE NEED HELP THIS WEEK! We also need help getting the back packs to and from Cameron School this week. We will pack Thursday at 4:30 at the High School, room 186. Members should submit their names and contact phone numbers for helping “Pack” by calling 428-2261 or by email to [email protected]. We are always looking for more volunteers, all are welcome.
2. July 4th Firecracker 5 mile race and 2.5 mile walk. We added our Kiwanis brochure to the letters going to the possible sponsors list.
3. Adopt a Highway clean-up will be on Sunday, May 7, at 1:00. We are meeting on Sunday due to High School Volunteers from the baseball team offering to help us.
4. DUNK TANK season has started. The “Senior Decision Day” event at GHS will be on Monday, May 22nd. They would like to use the tank. Also, Brenda will start lining up “dunkees” for the 4th of July.
5. We discussed researching making Place mats that inform the public about what Kiwanis does. Maybe we could include other area Kiwanis Clubs. We also discussed helping other Kiwanis Clubs with their fund raisers.
6. Membership Growth event. The consensus of the group was to not hold a bowling event. But to brainstorm for a different event.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
May 7, Adopt a Highway, Sunday, 1:00, Happy Rock BP gas station.
July 4, Dunk Tank
July 4, Firecracker 5 mile race and 2.5 mile walk
May 3, 2017
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
Adopt a Highway pick up will be this Sunday, May 7, at 1:00.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Michael Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Alan Stotz
Minutes: April 26, approved, H.H. – A.S.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Pack Program: WE NEED HELP THIS WEEK! We also need help getting the back packs to and from Cameron School this week. We will pack Thursday at 4:30 at the High School, room 186. Members should submit their names and contact phone numbers for helping “Pack” by calling 428-2261 or by email to [email protected]. We are always looking for more volunteers, all are welcome.
2. July 4th Firecracker 5 mile race and 2.5 mile walk. We added our Kiwanis brochure to the letters going to the possible sponsors list.
3. Adopt a Highway clean-up will be on Sunday, May 7, at 1:00. We are meeting on Sunday due to High School Volunteers from the baseball team offering to help us.
4. DUNK TANK season has started. The “Senior Decision Day” event at GHS will be on Monday, May 22nd. They would like to use the tank. Also, Brenda will start lining up “dunkees” for the 4th of July.
5. We discussed researching making Place mats that inform the public about what Kiwanis does. Maybe we could include other area Kiwanis Clubs. We also discussed helping other Kiwanis Clubs with their fund raisers.
6. Membership Growth event. The consensus of the group was to not hold a bowling event. But to brainstorm for a different event.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
May 7, Adopt a Highway, Sunday, 1:00, Happy Rock BP gas station.
July 4, Dunk Tank
July 4, Firecracker 5 mile race and 2.5 mile walk
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
April 26, 2017
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
Adopt a Highway pick up will be Sunday, May 7, at 1:00.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Michael Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Mary LaFave, Alan Stotz
Minutes: April 19, approved, Marilyn A. – B.C..
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Thank you from “Feeding America” Program, Salvation Army
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Pack Program: Back on schedule, BUT WE NEED HELP THIS WEEK AND NEXT! We also need help getting the back packs to and from Cameron School next week. We will pack Thursday at 4:30 at the High School, room 186. Members should submit their names and contact phone numbers for helping “Pack” by calling 428-2261 or by email to [email protected]. We are always looking for more volunteers, all are welcome.
2. July 4th Firecracker 5 mile race and 2.5 mile walk. We added our Kiwanis brochure to the letters going to the possible sponsors list. Many are to be delivered personally by some of our members. We discussed ways to have more help from our Key Club and Robotics members on all of our projects, not just the race. We need their help! We should have them sign up for specific times and leave their cell phone numbers so that we can call them to remind them. Maybe we could link their DCON convention funds to how many hours they work and how many BBQ tickets they sell as an incentive. Those that excel could possibly have the whole DCON fee paid. These are some of ideas thrown out.
3. Adopt a Highway clean-up will be on Sunday, May 7, at 1:00 due to High School Volunteers from the baseball team.
4. Marilyn and Ken went to meet with Jim Slater, Lt Gov. Div. 10, at the Escanaba Noon Kiwanis meeting last Monday at Herford and Hopps. The main thrust of his presentation was on all of our clubs increasing their membership numbers. At our meeting this morning we continued that discussion. We thought that we should make sure that the name “Kiwanis” is added to our Key Club’s names (Gladstone High School, Kiwanis Key Club, Rapid River High School Kiwanis Key Club, etc.) That way the parents would be aware of the group that sponsors club. With added recognition we possibly might pick up some of their parents as members.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
May 3, Firecracker 5 mile committee meeting 6:30 a.m. at the church.
May 7, Adopt a Highway, Sunday, 1:00, Happy Rock BP gas station.
July 4, Firecracker 5 mile race and 2.5 mile walk
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
April 26, 2017
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
Adopt a Highway pick up will be Sunday, May 7, at 1:00.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Michael Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Mary LaFave, Alan Stotz
Minutes: April 19, approved, Marilyn A. – B.C..
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Thank you from “Feeding America” Program, Salvation Army
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Pack Program: Back on schedule, BUT WE NEED HELP THIS WEEK AND NEXT! We also need help getting the back packs to and from Cameron School next week. We will pack Thursday at 4:30 at the High School, room 186. Members should submit their names and contact phone numbers for helping “Pack” by calling 428-2261 or by email to [email protected]. We are always looking for more volunteers, all are welcome.
2. July 4th Firecracker 5 mile race and 2.5 mile walk. We added our Kiwanis brochure to the letters going to the possible sponsors list. Many are to be delivered personally by some of our members. We discussed ways to have more help from our Key Club and Robotics members on all of our projects, not just the race. We need their help! We should have them sign up for specific times and leave their cell phone numbers so that we can call them to remind them. Maybe we could link their DCON convention funds to how many hours they work and how many BBQ tickets they sell as an incentive. Those that excel could possibly have the whole DCON fee paid. These are some of ideas thrown out.
3. Adopt a Highway clean-up will be on Sunday, May 7, at 1:00 due to High School Volunteers from the baseball team.
4. Marilyn and Ken went to meet with Jim Slater, Lt Gov. Div. 10, at the Escanaba Noon Kiwanis meeting last Monday at Herford and Hopps. The main thrust of his presentation was on all of our clubs increasing their membership numbers. At our meeting this morning we continued that discussion. We thought that we should make sure that the name “Kiwanis” is added to our Key Club’s names (Gladstone High School, Kiwanis Key Club, Rapid River High School Kiwanis Key Club, etc.) That way the parents would be aware of the group that sponsors club. With added recognition we possibly might pick up some of their parents as members.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
May 3, Firecracker 5 mile committee meeting 6:30 a.m. at the church.
May 7, Adopt a Highway, Sunday, 1:00, Happy Rock BP gas station.
July 4, Firecracker 5 mile race and 2.5 mile walk
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
April 19, 2017
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
Bravebots (Robotics) now #4 in the State!
Adopt a Highway pick up will be Wednesday, May 3.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Michael Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz
Minutes: April 12, approved, Mike A. – M.M.
Treasurer’s Report: (We reviewed our budget for this year checking on budgeted items that have not yet been donated.) Approved A.S. – Mike A.
Correspondence: We received a check from New Life Assembly of God in Escanaba. We received a check from 1st Lutheran Church in Gladstone.
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Pack Program: Back on schedule! We will pack Thursday at 4:30 at the High School, room 186. We discussed thoughts about what to do this summer for the students in need. In Gladstone the School will design a summer program patterned after the program Escanaba Schools have used the past year. This summer lunch program is sponsored by the Government and will use the Kitchen at Middle School/Jones and serve a lunch in the Pavilion in the park 5 days a week. In Rapid River we might be able to attach it to the summer school program, making sure those who need it are invited to summer school. Members should submit their names and contact phone numbers for helping “Pack” by calling 428-2261 or by email to [email protected]. We are always looking for more volunteers, all are welcome.
2. We discussed the Rapid River High School “Hoop House” program. We are waiting to see if they have contacted Flynn’s for usable items that may be available for them.
3. Mix and Mingle will be June 5th. We will donate $300. Marilyn A. – A.A
4. July 4th Firecracker 5 mile race and 2.5 mile walk. The committee met this morning. Fliers and registration forms are finished. We will have an early registration Monday, July 3rd, from 4-6 p.m. at the Gladstone Recreation Building. Cost for runners will be $20 for pre-registration and $25 on the day of the race. Age 14 and under is $15 for pre-registration and $20 on the day of the race. Cost for walkers is $15. Walkers must walk the entire 2.5 miles. We added some names to the possible sponsors list.
5. Mike brought us up to date on the Robotics team in Gladstone. They did great in the state finals now ranked #4 in the state. CONGRATULATIONS! Next stop, THE WORLDS. We donated an additional $500. A.S. – Mike A
6. Adopt a Highway clean-up will be on Wednesday, May 3, due to Thursday being our Back-Pack day.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
April 20, AKtion Club, 12 noon, Bonifas Art Center
April 24, Meet with Jim Slater, Lt Gov. Div 10, Esc Noon Kiwanis, Herford and Hopps, 12 noon
May 3, Adopt a Highway, WEDNESDAY 5:00 Happy Rock
July 4, Firecracker 5 mile race and 2.5 mile walk
April 19, 2017
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
Bravebots (Robotics) now #4 in the State!
Adopt a Highway pick up will be Wednesday, May 3.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Michael Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz
Minutes: April 12, approved, Mike A. – M.M.
Treasurer’s Report: (We reviewed our budget for this year checking on budgeted items that have not yet been donated.) Approved A.S. – Mike A.
Correspondence: We received a check from New Life Assembly of God in Escanaba. We received a check from 1st Lutheran Church in Gladstone.
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Pack Program: Back on schedule! We will pack Thursday at 4:30 at the High School, room 186. We discussed thoughts about what to do this summer for the students in need. In Gladstone the School will design a summer program patterned after the program Escanaba Schools have used the past year. This summer lunch program is sponsored by the Government and will use the Kitchen at Middle School/Jones and serve a lunch in the Pavilion in the park 5 days a week. In Rapid River we might be able to attach it to the summer school program, making sure those who need it are invited to summer school. Members should submit their names and contact phone numbers for helping “Pack” by calling 428-2261 or by email to [email protected]. We are always looking for more volunteers, all are welcome.
2. We discussed the Rapid River High School “Hoop House” program. We are waiting to see if they have contacted Flynn’s for usable items that may be available for them.
3. Mix and Mingle will be June 5th. We will donate $300. Marilyn A. – A.A
4. July 4th Firecracker 5 mile race and 2.5 mile walk. The committee met this morning. Fliers and registration forms are finished. We will have an early registration Monday, July 3rd, from 4-6 p.m. at the Gladstone Recreation Building. Cost for runners will be $20 for pre-registration and $25 on the day of the race. Age 14 and under is $15 for pre-registration and $20 on the day of the race. Cost for walkers is $15. Walkers must walk the entire 2.5 miles. We added some names to the possible sponsors list.
5. Mike brought us up to date on the Robotics team in Gladstone. They did great in the state finals now ranked #4 in the state. CONGRATULATIONS! Next stop, THE WORLDS. We donated an additional $500. A.S. – Mike A
6. Adopt a Highway clean-up will be on Wednesday, May 3, due to Thursday being our Back-Pack day.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
April 20, AKtion Club, 12 noon, Bonifas Art Center
April 24, Meet with Jim Slater, Lt Gov. Div 10, Esc Noon Kiwanis, Herford and Hopps, 12 noon
May 3, Adopt a Highway, WEDNESDAY 5:00 Happy Rock
July 4, Firecracker 5 mile race and 2.5 mile walk
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
April 12, 2017
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
Back Pack packing TODAY at 4:30!
In Attendance: Michael Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane,
Guests: Connor Bryant and Steve Ostrenga
Speakers: Connor Bryant, a student, and Steve Ostrenga, the teacher, spoke to us about their “Hoop House” or green house program at Rapid River Schools. This is a project that they have dreamed about and now might become a reality. They have seen one at Superior Central Schools. They are hoping to set up a group of people that will be able to keep the project going once they have started it. They would like to produce food for their lunch program. They have a location picked out and have started collecting funds. It tentatively is planned to be about 24 X 32, 26, or 40 feet. Howard may be able to help them out with some cedar for their soil boxes. The project sounds great.
Minutes: April 5, approved, H.H. – M.L.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Thank you from Jr. High Science Olympiad.
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Pack Program: No School Friday! We will pack Wednesday (today) at 4:30 at the High School, room 186. We discussed thoughts about what to do this summer for the students in need. In Gladstone, maybe coupons for fruits and vegetables or milk that would be honored by local grocery stores and what this would cost to our club. This is a work in progress that has to be explored…Need your ideas! Members should submit their names and contact phone numbers for the dates they will be available to help “Pack” by calling 428-2261 or by email to [email protected]. We are always looking for more volunteers, all are welcome.
2. We discussed the Rapid River High School “Hoop House” program. This is an educational all year food growing program. We came up with the idea of contacting Flynn’s for usable items that may be available for them. We will discuss giving them a donation when we have more people at our meeting.
3. Mix and Mingle will be June 5th. We will have to look up what our donation has been.
4. We have to start serious planning for our July 4th Firecracker 5 mile race and 2.5 mile walk. We will have a 6:45 a.m. meeting next week!
5. Mike brought us up to date on the Robotics team in Gladstone. They finished in First place in Traverse City and are now ranked #8 in the state. CONGRATULATIONS! They were invited down this week for a special event only for those with a high ranking.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
April 19, Firecracker 5 mile planning meeting, 6:45 a.m.
April 20, AKtion Club, 12 noon, Bonifas Art Center
April 29 to May 7, Adopt a Highway in the U.P.
April 12, 2017
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
Back Pack packing TODAY at 4:30!
In Attendance: Michael Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane,
Guests: Connor Bryant and Steve Ostrenga
Speakers: Connor Bryant, a student, and Steve Ostrenga, the teacher, spoke to us about their “Hoop House” or green house program at Rapid River Schools. This is a project that they have dreamed about and now might become a reality. They have seen one at Superior Central Schools. They are hoping to set up a group of people that will be able to keep the project going once they have started it. They would like to produce food for their lunch program. They have a location picked out and have started collecting funds. It tentatively is planned to be about 24 X 32, 26, or 40 feet. Howard may be able to help them out with some cedar for their soil boxes. The project sounds great.
Minutes: April 5, approved, H.H. – M.L.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Thank you from Jr. High Science Olympiad.
Discussions and activities:
1. Back Pack Program: No School Friday! We will pack Wednesday (today) at 4:30 at the High School, room 186. We discussed thoughts about what to do this summer for the students in need. In Gladstone, maybe coupons for fruits and vegetables or milk that would be honored by local grocery stores and what this would cost to our club. This is a work in progress that has to be explored…Need your ideas! Members should submit their names and contact phone numbers for the dates they will be available to help “Pack” by calling 428-2261 or by email to [email protected]. We are always looking for more volunteers, all are welcome.
2. We discussed the Rapid River High School “Hoop House” program. This is an educational all year food growing program. We came up with the idea of contacting Flynn’s for usable items that may be available for them. We will discuss giving them a donation when we have more people at our meeting.
3. Mix and Mingle will be June 5th. We will have to look up what our donation has been.
4. We have to start serious planning for our July 4th Firecracker 5 mile race and 2.5 mile walk. We will have a 6:45 a.m. meeting next week!
5. Mike brought us up to date on the Robotics team in Gladstone. They finished in First place in Traverse City and are now ranked #8 in the state. CONGRATULATIONS! They were invited down this week for a special event only for those with a high ranking.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
April 19, Firecracker 5 mile planning meeting, 6:45 a.m.
April 20, AKtion Club, 12 noon, Bonifas Art Center
April 29 to May 7, Adopt a Highway in the U.P.
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
April 5, 2017
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
Time to start on the Nature Preserve!
In Attendance: Michael Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: March 29, corrected and approved, Mike A. – J.G.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Pathways, Mix and Mingle Formal Community Event will be on June 5; Melissa Histed about creating a membership event.
Discussions and activities:
1.Back Pack Program: Vacation is over! We will be back on schedule this week meeting on Thursday at 4:30 at the High School, room 186. Larry will send a thank you to Robin at the Food Pantry for the apples and other items she has donated to our program. We discussed thoughts about what to do this summer for the students in need. “Food for thought.” We need to send notices about NOT opening the BackPacks on the buses and eating them. We kicked around ideas for food for the summer for the students. In Rapid River, possibly putting food at the Omni Center. In Gladstone, maybe coupons for fruits and vegetables or milk that would be honored by local grocery stores and what this would cost to our club. This is a work in progress that has to be explored…Need your ideas! Members should submit their names and contact phone numbers for the dates they will be available to help “Pack” by calling 428-2261 or by email to [email protected]. We are always looking for more volunteers, all are welcome.
2.We discussed the Nature Preserve project at and want to get started on it soon now that spring is here. A small fraction of the trees we planted seem to have taken. But time will tell. It’s time to close the gates and repair the sign. We should update our letters and send them out. It’s time for a “work bee”!
3.We discussed the Rapid River High School “Hoop House” program. This is an educational all year food growing program. They will be our program next week.
4.Mix and Mingle will be June 5th. We will have to look up what our donation has been.
5.We will need a secretary and person to unlock the church and set up breakfast for May 10, 17, and 24.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
April 6, AKtion Club, 12 noon, Bonifas Art Center
April 12. Steve Ostrenga, Rapid River “Hoop House” High School greenhouse program.
April 20, AKtion Club, 12 noon, Bonifas Art Center
April 5, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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Time to start on the Nature Preserve!
In Attendance: Michael Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: March 29, corrected and approved, Mike A. – J.G.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Pathways, Mix and Mingle Formal Community Event will be on June 5; Melissa Histed about creating a membership event.
Discussions and activities:
1.Back Pack Program: Vacation is over! We will be back on schedule this week meeting on Thursday at 4:30 at the High School, room 186. Larry will send a thank you to Robin at the Food Pantry for the apples and other items she has donated to our program. We discussed thoughts about what to do this summer for the students in need. “Food for thought.” We need to send notices about NOT opening the BackPacks on the buses and eating them. We kicked around ideas for food for the summer for the students. In Rapid River, possibly putting food at the Omni Center. In Gladstone, maybe coupons for fruits and vegetables or milk that would be honored by local grocery stores and what this would cost to our club. This is a work in progress that has to be explored…Need your ideas! Members should submit their names and contact phone numbers for the dates they will be available to help “Pack” by calling 428-2261 or by email to [email protected]. We are always looking for more volunteers, all are welcome.
2.We discussed the Nature Preserve project at and want to get started on it soon now that spring is here. A small fraction of the trees we planted seem to have taken. But time will tell. It’s time to close the gates and repair the sign. We should update our letters and send them out. It’s time for a “work bee”!
3.We discussed the Rapid River High School “Hoop House” program. This is an educational all year food growing program. They will be our program next week.
4.Mix and Mingle will be June 5th. We will have to look up what our donation has been.
5.We will need a secretary and person to unlock the church and set up breakfast for May 10, 17, and 24.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
April 6, AKtion Club, 12 noon, Bonifas Art Center
April 12. Steve Ostrenga, Rapid River “Hoop House” High School greenhouse program.
April 20, AKtion Club, 12 noon, Bonifas Art Center
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
March 29, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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Congratulations to Larry’s North Central team. They now have a win streak 83 games and 3 state championships!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Michael Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: March 22, corrected and approved, Mike A. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: Discussed and approved, A.S. – T.T
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1.Larry brought us up to date on the North Central Schools activities and the two games this past week. Congratulations North Central!
2.Back Pack Program: Larry sent thank you letters for the $50 donation from the Rapid River Lions Club, $58 from the Gladstone 1st Lutheran Church and a $25 gift card from Sam’s Club. Thank you Larry. We met last Wednesday at 4:30 at the High School, room 186, due to Spring Break. We packed free loaves of bread from the Bread Store in Escanaba for our Spring Break BackPacks and packed peanut butter and jelly along with the bread and other items. No Back Pack packing this week. Members should submit their names and contact phone numbers for the dates they will be available to help “Pack” by calling 428-2261 or by email to [email protected]. We are always looking for more volunteers, all are welcome.
3.We discussed the Brave-Bot program and noted the postponement of their “Bot Trot” fund raiser which was postponed to April 23rd. They are well on the road to qualify for state finals.
4.We discussed the Nature Preserve project at length.
5.We discussed the Rapid River High School “Hoop House” program. This is an educational all year food growing program. They will come to a future meeting to present a program and support for their project.
6.Yes, today was a “discussion day”!
Ken Benson, Secretary.
April 6, AKtion Club, 12 noon, Bonifas Art Center
April 20, AKtion Club, 12 noon, Bonifas Art Center
March 29, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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Congratulations to Larry’s North Central team. They now have a win streak 83 games and 3 state championships!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Michael Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: March 22, corrected and approved, Mike A. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: Discussed and approved, A.S. – T.T
Correspondence: None
Discussions and activities:
1.Larry brought us up to date on the North Central Schools activities and the two games this past week. Congratulations North Central!
2.Back Pack Program: Larry sent thank you letters for the $50 donation from the Rapid River Lions Club, $58 from the Gladstone 1st Lutheran Church and a $25 gift card from Sam’s Club. Thank you Larry. We met last Wednesday at 4:30 at the High School, room 186, due to Spring Break. We packed free loaves of bread from the Bread Store in Escanaba for our Spring Break BackPacks and packed peanut butter and jelly along with the bread and other items. No Back Pack packing this week. Members should submit their names and contact phone numbers for the dates they will be available to help “Pack” by calling 428-2261 or by email to [email protected]. We are always looking for more volunteers, all are welcome.
3.We discussed the Brave-Bot program and noted the postponement of their “Bot Trot” fund raiser which was postponed to April 23rd. They are well on the road to qualify for state finals.
4.We discussed the Nature Preserve project at length.
5.We discussed the Rapid River High School “Hoop House” program. This is an educational all year food growing program. They will come to a future meeting to present a program and support for their project.
6.Yes, today was a “discussion day”!
Ken Benson, Secretary.
April 6, AKtion Club, 12 noon, Bonifas Art Center
April 20, AKtion Club, 12 noon, Bonifas Art Center
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
March 22, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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Our Robotics team did well in Esky.
Overall 2nd place grouping.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Michael Albrecht, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guest: Charlotte Strom, president of the Gladstone Key Club, reported to our Kiwanis about what they have accomplished this year: gave $100 to the H.S. defibrillator, Old Fashioned Christmas, Senior Center Christmas Extravaganza, Baby Bottle Tree, ring bell for Salvation Army, Story Hour, Miracle Minute, Card making for soldiers, Police Appreciation Project, CHAT dance, Youth Wrestling Competition, donated $1056 to Bay Cliff Health Camp and helped with Back Pack Program. She also reported to us on their DCON experience. Their meeting is now Monday after school in Mrs. Thomas’s room.
Minutes: March 8, approved, Mike A. – A.S.
Treasurer’s Report: None.
Correspondence: Thank you from Community Foundation, Thank you from Gladstone Key Club.
Discussions and activities:
3.Thank you to the City of Gladstone for taking the lights off the top of our Christmas Tree.
4.Marilyn and Ken went to the SAVE councils recognition program at William Oliver Auditorium.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
April 6, AKtion Club, 12 noon, Bonifac Art Center
April 20, AKtion Club, 12 noon, Bonifac Art Center
March 22, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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Our Robotics team did well in Esky.
Overall 2nd place grouping.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Michael Albrecht, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guest: Charlotte Strom, president of the Gladstone Key Club, reported to our Kiwanis about what they have accomplished this year: gave $100 to the H.S. defibrillator, Old Fashioned Christmas, Senior Center Christmas Extravaganza, Baby Bottle Tree, ring bell for Salvation Army, Story Hour, Miracle Minute, Card making for soldiers, Police Appreciation Project, CHAT dance, Youth Wrestling Competition, donated $1056 to Bay Cliff Health Camp and helped with Back Pack Program. She also reported to us on their DCON experience. Their meeting is now Monday after school in Mrs. Thomas’s room.
Minutes: March 8, approved, Mike A. – A.S.
Treasurer’s Report: None.
Correspondence: Thank you from Community Foundation, Thank you from Gladstone Key Club.
Discussions and activities:
- Back Pack Program: We received a $50 donation from the Rapid River Lions Club, $58 from the Gladstone 1st Lutheran Church and a $20 gift card from Sam’s Club. Last week, with the help of 3 Key Cub students, it went well and quickly. We will meet today, Wednesday at 4:30 at the High School, room 186, due to Spring Break. . We also received free loaves of bread from the Bread Store in Escanaba next week for our Spring Break BackPacks and will pack peanut butter and jelly along with the bread. No Back Pack packing next week. Members should submit their names and contact phone numbers for the dates they will be available to help “Pack” by calling 428-2261 or by email to [email protected]. We are always looking for more volunteers, all are welcome.
3.Thank you to the City of Gladstone for taking the lights off the top of our Christmas Tree.
4.Marilyn and Ken went to the SAVE councils recognition program at William Oliver Auditorium.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
April 6, AKtion Club, 12 noon, Bonifac Art Center
April 20, AKtion Club, 12 noon, Bonifac Art Center
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
March 15, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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Support our Robotics in Escky this
Thursday, Friday and Saturday!
In Attendance: Michael Albrecht, Ken Benson, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austen, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Lou Martin Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: March 8, approved, M. A. – H.H..
Treasurer’s Report: None.
Correspondence: Ironwood Kiwanis on support for an iPad for Autism.
Discussions and activities:
3.Remember the Robotics tournament this week in Escanaba High School!
Ken Benson, Secretary.
March 16-18, Robotics Tournament, Escanaba HighSchool
April 6, AKtion Club, 12 noon, Bonifac Art Center
April 20, AKtion Club, 12 noon, Bonifac Art Center
March 15, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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Support our Robotics in Escky this
Thursday, Friday and Saturday!
In Attendance: Michael Albrecht, Ken Benson, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austen, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Lou Martin Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: March 8, approved, M. A. – H.H..
Treasurer’s Report: None.
Correspondence: Ironwood Kiwanis on support for an iPad for Autism.
Discussions and activities:
- Back Pack Program: We had a large donation of food from an Escanaba Church. Last week, with the help of 3 Key Cub students, it went well and quickly. We will meet Thursday at 4:30 at the High School, room 186. BUT, due to Spring Break next week and an early dismissal on Friday, we will meet next week on Wednesday at 4:30. We also will get free loaves of bread from the Bread Store in Escanaba next week for our Spring Break BackPacks. We will also pack peanut butter and jelly along with the bread. Members should submit their names and contact phone numbers for the dates they will be available to help “Pack” by calling 428-2261 or by email to [email protected]. We are always looking for more volunteers, all are welcome.
3.Remember the Robotics tournament this week in Escanaba High School!
Ken Benson, Secretary.
March 16-18, Robotics Tournament, Escanaba HighSchool
April 6, AKtion Club, 12 noon, Bonifac Art Center
April 20, AKtion Club, 12 noon, Bonifac Art Center
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
March 8, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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March came “In like a Lion” and is now blowing around!
.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Michael Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Mary LaFave, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: March 1, approved, Marilyn A. – Mike A.
Treasurer’s Report: Marilyn A. – T.T.
Correspondence: Feed America brochure. Annual Kid’s Fishing Derby.
.Discussions and activities:
3.Marilyn and Ken reported on the Key Club Convention (DCON). We brought 60 students from the Rapid River and Gladstone schools. It is a pleasure and privilege to be around 900 students from Wisconsin and the U.P. participating in this well run activity. We adults came back energized. (And maybe a little tired!) Our club invested a total of $2549 in this event and discussed ways in which the students can sell more BBQ tickets to help pay for this investment in our future.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
April 6, AKtion Club, 12 noon, Bonifac Art Center
April 20, AKtion Club, 12 noon, Bonifac Art Center
March 8, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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March came “In like a Lion” and is now blowing around!
.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Michael Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Mary LaFave, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: March 1, approved, Marilyn A. – Mike A.
Treasurer’s Report: Marilyn A. – T.T.
Correspondence: Feed America brochure. Annual Kid’s Fishing Derby.
.Discussions and activities:
- Back Pack Program: Feed America order did not come in. We will have to find a new supplier of mac and cheese since Super One is closing and they gave us a special price. Last week, with the help of 4 Key Cub students, it went well and quickly. We will meet Thursday at 4:30 at the High School, room 186. Spring break is March 27 – 30, so we will need extra food and people on the 23rd. Members should submit their names and contact phone numbers for the dates they will be available to help “Pack” by calling 428-2261 or by email to [email protected]. We are always looking for more volunteers, all are welcome.
3.Marilyn and Ken reported on the Key Club Convention (DCON). We brought 60 students from the Rapid River and Gladstone schools. It is a pleasure and privilege to be around 900 students from Wisconsin and the U.P. participating in this well run activity. We adults came back energized. (And maybe a little tired!) Our club invested a total of $2549 in this event and discussed ways in which the students can sell more BBQ tickets to help pay for this investment in our future.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
April 6, AKtion Club, 12 noon, Bonifac Art Center
April 20, AKtion Club, 12 noon, Bonifac Art Center
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
March 1, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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March came “In like a Lion”!
.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Michael Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Al Stotz
Minutes: February 22 approved, Mike A – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Thank you from Bay Cliff, checks from Memorial United Methodist Church and 1st Lutheran Church. Kiwanis International announcement for Signature Project Recognition Program and Contest (This arrived when we were guests at Bravebots, First Robotics program, and was unread. It has now been forwarded to our board members.)
.Discussions and activities:
3.We would like to set up times when some of our members could attend meetings of our 2 Key Clubs and our Builders Club. Maybe one of them would be in the fall before our BBQ. That way we can share info on BBQ and Remembrance Tree.
4.Nature Preserve: Howard says it is open for the snow mobile trail. Mike A. is suggesting to put up a cable on both sides of the gate.
.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
March 3 – 5 Key Club DCON in Green Bay, WI
March 1, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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March came “In like a Lion”!
.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Michael Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Al Stotz
Minutes: February 22 approved, Mike A – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Thank you from Bay Cliff, checks from Memorial United Methodist Church and 1st Lutheran Church. Kiwanis International announcement for Signature Project Recognition Program and Contest (This arrived when we were guests at Bravebots, First Robotics program, and was unread. It has now been forwarded to our board members.)
.Discussions and activities:
- Back Pack Program: We received two checks today for our program, $249 from the Memorial United Methodist Church and $33.75 from the 1st Lutheran Church. Our number of meals served is now around 170. We will meet at the High School, room 186. Members should submit their names and contact phone numbers for the dates they will be available to help “Pack” by calling 428-2261 or by email to [email protected]. We are always looking for more volunteers, all are welcome.
3.We would like to set up times when some of our members could attend meetings of our 2 Key Clubs and our Builders Club. Maybe one of them would be in the fall before our BBQ. That way we can share info on BBQ and Remembrance Tree.
4.Nature Preserve: Howard says it is open for the snow mobile trail. Mike A. is suggesting to put up a cable on both sides of the gate.
.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
March 3 – 5 Key Club DCON in Green Bay, WI
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
February 22, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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Back at 1st Lutheran Church next week.
We met at the Memorial United Methodist Church today.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Michael Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Sarah Carlson, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Carol Prins, Al Stotz
Minutes: February 8 and 15 approved, M.M. – C.P.
Treasurer’s Report: approved, Mike A. – Marilyn A.
.Discussions and activities:
3.Other financial decisions were to pay the Builders Club fee of $180, and reimbursing Ken’s expenses to Mid-year conference in Appleton WI.
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Ken Benson, Secretary.
March 3 – 5 Key Club DCON in Green Bay, WI
February 22, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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Back at 1st Lutheran Church next week.
We met at the Memorial United Methodist Church today.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Michael Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Sarah Carlson, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Carol Prins, Al Stotz
Minutes: February 8 and 15 approved, M.M. – C.P.
Treasurer’s Report: approved, Mike A. – Marilyn A.
.Discussions and activities:
- Back Pack Program: We received 49 questionnaires back. All 49 liked the BackPack program. 36 of them felt it had “made a difference in the well-being of my child.” That’s what we’re looking for. ½ day of school Thursday afternoon SO WE WILL MEET AT 4:00 to be able to get back packs to schools before custodians leave. We will still meet at the High School, room 186. Members should submit their names and contact phone numbers for the dates they will be available to help “Pack” by calling 428-2261 or by email to [email protected]. We are always looking for more volunteers, all are welcome.
3.Other financial decisions were to pay the Builders Club fee of $180, and reimbursing Ken’s expenses to Mid-year conference in Appleton WI.
.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
March 3 – 5 Key Club DCON in Green Bay, WI
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
February 15, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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Not at the 1st Lutheran Church next week!
Going to Methodist Church on the 22!
G.H.S Robotics, Bravebots
WOW!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Michael Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Mike Macfarlane, Carol Prins, Al Stotz
Minutes: None
Treasurer’s Report: None.
PROGRAM: “Bravebots!”
Yes, WOW! This is Gladstone’s 6th year in robotics competition, and the program is FABULOUS! Their budget for this year is $57,563 that they have to raise. So, you see, it is not just building a robot that is being taught, but also book-keeping, public speaking, fund raising, PLUS the planning that goes into building a robot that will perform the desired tasks, and then, BUILDING IT! Today we even had demonstrations on use of 3D printers. YES, they can even manufacture some of the parts the need to build the robot. This year the challenge is to install gears on 4 separate machines, throw wiffle-balls in a container, and then to climb a rope! Michigan is the leading state in the number of schools participating in the program, so to be able to just move forward in the state competition is a huge challenge. Schools can use assistance from nearby industries employees as mentors. Some of the schools near Detroit can get their assistance from some of the car manufacturers, which is a huge advantage. But Gladstone has been able to compete with them and still proceed to the world finals. Congratulations! WHAT A WORTHWHILE PROGRAM!
Discussions and activities:
3.Next week, February 22, the 1st Lutheran Church will be hosting HATI, so we will be meeting at the Methodist Church by McDonalds. We will use the back door there also.
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Ken Benson, Secretary.
February 16, AKtion Club, 12 noon at the Bonifas Art Center
February 22, We Meet at Memorial Methodist Church in back. (HATI at the Lutheran Church)
February 15, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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Not at the 1st Lutheran Church next week!
Going to Methodist Church on the 22!
G.H.S Robotics, Bravebots
WOW!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Michael Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Mike Macfarlane, Carol Prins, Al Stotz
Minutes: None
Treasurer’s Report: None.
PROGRAM: “Bravebots!”
Yes, WOW! This is Gladstone’s 6th year in robotics competition, and the program is FABULOUS! Their budget for this year is $57,563 that they have to raise. So, you see, it is not just building a robot that is being taught, but also book-keeping, public speaking, fund raising, PLUS the planning that goes into building a robot that will perform the desired tasks, and then, BUILDING IT! Today we even had demonstrations on use of 3D printers. YES, they can even manufacture some of the parts the need to build the robot. This year the challenge is to install gears on 4 separate machines, throw wiffle-balls in a container, and then to climb a rope! Michigan is the leading state in the number of schools participating in the program, so to be able to just move forward in the state competition is a huge challenge. Schools can use assistance from nearby industries employees as mentors. Some of the schools near Detroit can get their assistance from some of the car manufacturers, which is a huge advantage. But Gladstone has been able to compete with them and still proceed to the world finals. Congratulations! WHAT A WORTHWHILE PROGRAM!
Discussions and activities:
- Back Pack Program: We will try to add the High School this week. Remember, our new meeting time is 4:30 on Thursday at the High School, room 186. Members should submit their names and contact phone numbers for the dates they will be available to help “Pack” by calling 428-2261 or by email to [email protected]. We are always looking for more volunteers, all are welcome.
3.Next week, February 22, the 1st Lutheran Church will be hosting HATI, so we will be meeting at the Methodist Church by McDonalds. We will use the back door there also.
.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
February 16, AKtion Club, 12 noon at the Bonifas Art Center
February 22, We Meet at Memorial Methodist Church in back. (HATI at the Lutheran Church)
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
February 8, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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Not at the 1st Lutheran Church for the next two weeks!
Going to H.S. Robotics Program on the 15th!
Going to Methodist Church on the 22!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Michael Albrecht, Ken Benson, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: 2-8-17: Approved, Mike A. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: A.S. – M.L.
Correspondence: A donation of $193.31 from the 1st Lutheran Church for the BackPack Program. A “thank you” from Pine Haven Rest Home along with a check for $30 for our donations of food.
Discussions and activities:
5.The Robotics program has less than two weeks to finish up their robot. Mike Macfarlane has set up a meeting for us next week. It is always a highlight of our year. We will use the front door at the High School at our regular 7:00 a.m. time.
6.The following week, February 22, the 1st Lutheran Church will be hosting HATI, so we will be meeting at the Methodist Church by McDonalds. We will use the back door there also.
7.We discussed purchasing signs, “Supported by Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis” that we can put up on our projects and a large “check” to use for our donation presentations.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
February 9, CHAT Valentine Dance, Memorial Methodist Church, 6-8 p.m.
February 11, Mid-Winter Conference in Appleton, WI
February 15, ROBOTICS, we meet at the High School at 7 a.m.
February 16, AKtion Club, 12noon at the Bonifas Art Center
February 22, We Meet at Memorial Methodist Church in back. (HATI at the Lutheran Church)
February 8, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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Not at the 1st Lutheran Church for the next two weeks!
Going to H.S. Robotics Program on the 15th!
Going to Methodist Church on the 22!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Michael Albrecht, Ken Benson, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: 2-8-17: Approved, Mike A. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: A.S. – M.L.
Correspondence: A donation of $193.31 from the 1st Lutheran Church for the BackPack Program. A “thank you” from Pine Haven Rest Home along with a check for $30 for our donations of food.
Discussions and activities:
- Back Pack Program: WOW, did we fill the room with products from the Food Bank this week! Two pallets of food plus 165 loaves of bread from the bread store. We’re running out of “walking” room. We will try to add the High School next week. Remember, our new meeting time is 4:30 on Thursday at the High School, room 186. We will have two events going on Thursday afternoon. We also have the CHAT dance at the same time at the Methodist Church. So we need extra help packing Back Packs to make up for those who are at CHAT. Members should submit their names and contact phone numbers for the dates they will be available to help “Pack” by calling 428-2261 or by email to [email protected]. We are always looking for more volunteers, all are welcome.
- Our new hats are in. They will be $9.00
5.The Robotics program has less than two weeks to finish up their robot. Mike Macfarlane has set up a meeting for us next week. It is always a highlight of our year. We will use the front door at the High School at our regular 7:00 a.m. time.
6.The following week, February 22, the 1st Lutheran Church will be hosting HATI, so we will be meeting at the Methodist Church by McDonalds. We will use the back door there also.
7.We discussed purchasing signs, “Supported by Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis” that we can put up on our projects and a large “check” to use for our donation presentations.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
February 9, CHAT Valentine Dance, Memorial Methodist Church, 6-8 p.m.
February 11, Mid-Winter Conference in Appleton, WI
February 15, ROBOTICS, we meet at the High School at 7 a.m.
February 16, AKtion Club, 12noon at the Bonifas Art Center
February 22, We Meet at Memorial Methodist Church in back. (HATI at the Lutheran Church)
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
February 1, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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Going to H.S. Robotics Program on the 15th!
In Attendance: Pau Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Al Stotz
Minutes: 1-25-17 : Approved, M.M. – B.C.
Treasurer’s Report: A.S. – M.L.
Discussions and activities:
4.The Robotics program has started for this year. Mike Macfarlane has set up a meeting for us on the 15th of this month. It is always a highlight of our year. See you at the Gladstone High School at 7:00 a.m. on the 15th!
Ken Benson, Secretary.
February 2, AKtion Club, 12noon at the Bonifas Art Center
February 9, CHAT Valentine Dance, Memorial Methodist Church, 6-8 p.m.
February 11, Mid-Winter Conference in Appleton, WI
February 15, ROBOTICS, we meet at the High School at 7 a.m.
February 16, AKtion Club, 12noon at the Bonifas Art Center
February 22, We Meet at Memorial Methodist Church in back. (HATI at the Lutheran Church)
February 1, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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Going to H.S. Robotics Program on the 15th!
In Attendance: Pau Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Al Stotz
Minutes: 1-25-17 : Approved, M.M. – B.C.
Treasurer’s Report: A.S. – M.L.
Discussions and activities:
- Back Pack Program: Remember, our new meeting time is 4:30 on Thursdays. Don’t worry if you can’t make it until 5:00. We received 16 surveys back from BackPack parents and students. They are very appreciative of the program. Of course, they would like more fruit, but that is our most expensive item. The Pop Tarts are getting smashed. Some complained about expired food, but that is what we are given from the Food Bank, who tell us that it is perfectly safe to use. Many say they are too heavy, but, canned food IS heavy. But they were very positive reports. We will try to add the High School this week. They were not ready for us last week…We will see. Again, we are changing our regular schedule of packing Back Packs on Thursdays to 4:30 p.m. at the High School, room 186. Members should submit their names and contact phone numbers for the dates they will be available to help “Pack” by calling 428-2261 or by email to [email protected]. We are always looking for more volunteers, all are welcome.
- Our new hats came in. They will be $9.00
4.The Robotics program has started for this year. Mike Macfarlane has set up a meeting for us on the 15th of this month. It is always a highlight of our year. See you at the Gladstone High School at 7:00 a.m. on the 15th!
Ken Benson, Secretary.
February 2, AKtion Club, 12noon at the Bonifas Art Center
February 9, CHAT Valentine Dance, Memorial Methodist Church, 6-8 p.m.
February 11, Mid-Winter Conference in Appleton, WI
February 15, ROBOTICS, we meet at the High School at 7 a.m.
February 16, AKtion Club, 12noon at the Bonifas Art Center
February 22, We Meet at Memorial Methodist Church in back. (HATI at the Lutheran Church)
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
January 25, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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Bay de Noc Walking trail donations due this Thursday.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: None
Treasurer’s Report: Mike A. - T.T.
Discussions and activities:
4.The Robotics program has started for this year. Mike Macfarlane will set up a meeting for us later this season.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
February 2, AKtion Club,12noon at the Bonifas Art Center
February 9, CHAT Valentine Dance, Memorial Methodist Church, 6-8 p.m.
February 11, Mid-Winter Conference in Appleton, WI
February 16, AKtion Club,12noon at the Bonifas Art Center
January 25, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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Bay de Noc Walking trail donations due this Thursday.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: None
Treasurer’s Report: Mike A. - T.T.
Discussions and activities:
- Back Pack Program: Change of meeting time: We will change our meeting time to 4:30 on Thursdays. Don’t worry if you can’t make it until 5:00…NO PROBLM! We are still having some conflict with the Community Foundation over wording of articles in the newspaper. We received a sizable donation of $700 from the Gladstone Lions Club. Thank you. Our program is at 150 students. We will be adding the Jr. High soon and the Senior High in February. Again, we are changing our regular schedule of packing Back Packs on Thursdays to 4:30 p.m. at the High School, room 186. Members should submit their names and contact phone numbers for the dates they will be available to help “Pack” by calling 428-2261 or by email to [email protected]. We are always looking for more volunteers, all are welcome.
- Christmas Tree with Honor and Remembrance Lights. The Action Paper published ourmlist of names this last week end on Page 7.
4.The Robotics program has started for this year. Mike Macfarlane will set up a meeting for us later this season.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
February 2, AKtion Club,12noon at the Bonifas Art Center
February 9, CHAT Valentine Dance, Memorial Methodist Church, 6-8 p.m.
February 11, Mid-Winter Conference in Appleton, WI
February 16, AKtion Club,12noon at the Bonifas Art Center
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
January 18, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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Happy New Year!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Julie Brunette, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner
Guests: Warren Isacson, Julie Mallard, Ken Myllala, Peggy Martel, Anders Nyberg
Speaker: Julie Mallard from Delta County United Way spoke to us about the United Way’s activities.
They support 12 organizations which will be meeting shortly to work out their finance needs. So far they have not been able to meet their desired budget. Julie shared with us a new program they are trying to initiate, “Little Free Libraries”. You may have heard of them on peoples properties. They are like oversized mailboxes along the road that are filled with books that can be shared for free. They are in the process of constructing them. They plan to have them in the rural communities like Ford River, Bark
River, Garden, and such. They also have a “Day of Action” on June 21, the longest day of the year, where they aided the “Pregnancy Services” with a Community Shower, where they collected diapers, wipes, and other baby supplies.
Minutes: None
Treasurer’s Report: None
Discussions and activities:
4.We discussed going to the Mid-Year Conference. This year it will not be at Bay College. We have a choice of going to Appleton on February 11 or Medford on April 29. Appleton is over an hour closer. Escanaba has chosen Appleton and offered to carpool. The cost is $25 per person but will be $35 if received after January 28th. Our Club will reimburse those of us who will go, but we should decide at our next meeting to be able to get the discount.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
January 25, Sarah Cantrell, RSVP transportation program
February 9, CHAT Valentine Dance, Memorial Methodist Church, 6-8 p.m.
February 11, Mid-Winter Conference in Appleton, WI
January 18, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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Happy New Year!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Julie Brunette, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner
Guests: Warren Isacson, Julie Mallard, Ken Myllala, Peggy Martel, Anders Nyberg
Speaker: Julie Mallard from Delta County United Way spoke to us about the United Way’s activities.
They support 12 organizations which will be meeting shortly to work out their finance needs. So far they have not been able to meet their desired budget. Julie shared with us a new program they are trying to initiate, “Little Free Libraries”. You may have heard of them on peoples properties. They are like oversized mailboxes along the road that are filled with books that can be shared for free. They are in the process of constructing them. They plan to have them in the rural communities like Ford River, Bark
River, Garden, and such. They also have a “Day of Action” on June 21, the longest day of the year, where they aided the “Pregnancy Services” with a Community Shower, where they collected diapers, wipes, and other baby supplies.
Minutes: None
Treasurer’s Report: None
Discussions and activities:
- Back Pack Program: Our program is at 150 students. We will be adding the Jr. High soon and the Senior High in February. Anders Nyberg from the Covenant Church came to bring us money from one of their church collections for our backpack program. We are back on our regular schedule of packing Back Packs on Thursdays at 5:00 p.m. the High School, room 186. Members should submit their names and contact phone numbers for the dates they will be available to help “Pack” by calling 428-2261 or by email to [email protected]. We are always looking for more volunteers, all are welcome.
- Christmas Tree with Honor and Remembrance Lights. We are planning on the names to be in the Action Paper this weekend.
4.We discussed going to the Mid-Year Conference. This year it will not be at Bay College. We have a choice of going to Appleton on February 11 or Medford on April 29. Appleton is over an hour closer. Escanaba has chosen Appleton and offered to carpool. The cost is $25 per person but will be $35 if received after January 28th. Our Club will reimburse those of us who will go, but we should decide at our next meeting to be able to get the discount.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
January 25, Sarah Cantrell, RSVP transportation program
February 9, CHAT Valentine Dance, Memorial Methodist Church, 6-8 p.m.
February 11, Mid-Winter Conference in Appleton, WI
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
January 4, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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Happy New Year!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Julie Brunette, Sarah Carlson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Carol Prins, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: 12/21/2016 approved M.A. – J.G.
Treasurer’s Report: On file
Discussions and activities:
4.We moved to make a donation of $250 to Bay Cliff Health Camp. H.H. – J.G.
5.We moved to make an honorary donation of $50 instead of Flowers to Lori Neurohr M.M. – M.A.
6.Mike Macfarlane will represent our club at a meeting with Linda Klope Tuesday the 10th at 7:45.
7.Our new hats have been ordered.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
January 11, Sarah Cantrell, RSVP transportation program
January 4, 2017
7:00 a.m.
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Happy New Year!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Julie Brunette, Sarah Carlson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Carol Prins, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: 12/21/2016 approved M.A. – J.G.
Treasurer’s Report: On file
Discussions and activities:
- Back Pack Program: Our program is now up to 150 students. We will be adding the Jr. High in January and the Senior in February. We received funds from the Community Foundation to cover our expenses so far. We project that it will take $19,000 to finish the school year. We are back on our regular schedule of packing Back Packs on Thursdays at 5:00 p.m. the High School, room 186. Members should submit their names and contact phone numbers for the dates they will be available to help “Pack” by calling 428-2261 or by email to [email protected]
- Christmas Tree with Honor and Remembrance Lights. We are a little behind last year’s totals of 855with 730 this year. Next year when we coordinate our “lighting” with the Old Fashioned Christmas, we might get more “awareness” of our project. We talked about out key club helping out more next year. Ken was asked to look up deceased members.
4.We moved to make a donation of $250 to Bay Cliff Health Camp. H.H. – J.G.
5.We moved to make an honorary donation of $50 instead of Flowers to Lori Neurohr M.M. – M.A.
6.Mike Macfarlane will represent our club at a meeting with Linda Klope Tuesday the 10th at 7:45.
7.Our new hats have been ordered.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
January 11, Sarah Cantrell, RSVP transportation program
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
December 21, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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Merry Christmas!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Sarah Carlson, Brenda Crow, Howard Haulotte, Melissa Histed, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Carol Prins
Guest Speaker: Mike Martin from the Hannahville Ice and Turf (HIT) Walking Track Project visited us and brought us up to date on the new walking track around the perimeter of the turf. Now, besides the ice they have an additional building where they have an indoor turf area where they have soccer groups, tennis groups, baseball groups etc. That is where the new walking track is located. He would like for us to help sponsor the project. The YMCA schedules all the events for them, but you are free to walk there while waiting for your children’s event. It is usually is open daily from 3-10 p.m., all day Saturday and most the day on Sunday.
Minutes: 12/07/2016, 12/14/2016 approved M.M. – B.C.
Treasurer’s Report: At the moment, with Back Pack moneys being shifted between us and the Community Foundation, our dues payment to International, and all of our Christmas project funding, things are a little confusing, but Mike assures us it will all work out.
Discussions and activities:
5.Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Ken Benson, Secretary.
December 28, NO MEETING
January 11, Sarah Cantrell, RSVP transportation program
December 21, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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Merry Christmas!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Sarah Carlson, Brenda Crow, Howard Haulotte, Melissa Histed, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Carol Prins
Guest Speaker: Mike Martin from the Hannahville Ice and Turf (HIT) Walking Track Project visited us and brought us up to date on the new walking track around the perimeter of the turf. Now, besides the ice they have an additional building where they have an indoor turf area where they have soccer groups, tennis groups, baseball groups etc. That is where the new walking track is located. He would like for us to help sponsor the project. The YMCA schedules all the events for them, but you are free to walk there while waiting for your children’s event. It is usually is open daily from 3-10 p.m., all day Saturday and most the day on Sunday.
Minutes: 12/07/2016, 12/14/2016 approved M.M. – B.C.
Treasurer’s Report: At the moment, with Back Pack moneys being shifted between us and the Community Foundation, our dues payment to International, and all of our Christmas project funding, things are a little confusing, but Mike assures us it will all work out.
Discussions and activities:
- Back Pack Program: WOW, our program is now up to 150 students. The Christmas vacation pack was quite full and heavy. We went through a LOT of food. We are now “off ‘til next year” Members should submit their names and contact phone numbers for the dates they will be available to help “Pack” by calling 428-2261 or by email to [email protected]
- Christmas Tree with Honor and Remembrance Lights. The paper put in a reminder this week and will also do one next week. We are a little behind last year’s totals, but there is still time to honor and remember people. Forms are available at Pats Foods and the Gladstone City Hall where they can be picked up and even paid for at the City Hall.
- Melissa passed out some Kiwanis decals and other Kiwanis items.
5.Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Ken Benson, Secretary.
December 28, NO MEETING
January 11, Sarah Cantrell, RSVP transportation program
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
December 14, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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We had our Christmas Breakfast today!
We will pack our fruit “baskets” today at 3:00.
We will be “Bell Ringing” at Pat’s IGA this weekend.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Sarah Carlson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Carol Prins, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer, Jeff Waeghe.
Guests: Lorna Benson, Alice Butch, Olivia Capodilupo, Natalie Hansen, MacKenna Hanson, Tom Ottis, Charlotte Strom, Lisa Thomas
Benediction: Pastor Tom Ottis, 1st Lutheran Church in Gladstone.
Discussions and activities:
4.We gave a check for $400 to the 1st Lutheran Church where we meet.
5.We gave a check for $400 to the Salvation Army represented by Alice Butch.
6.We will be Ringing the Bell for the Salvation Army Friday December 16th and Saturday the 17th at Pat's IGA. We usually ring from 4 – 8 on Friday and 8 – 8 on Saturday. The Sign Up Sheet is attached above. Please let me know when you would like to “ring”. We can have more than one person for any time.
7.We will meet on the December 21, but not on December 28.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
December 14, Packing Fruit “baskets” for “Area Homes”. 3:00 p.m. at 1st Lutheran Church
December 15, AKtion Club Christmas party, 12 noon at Bonifas Art Center
December 16, Bell Ringing Pat’s IGA 4-8 p.m.
December 17, Bell Ringing Pat’s IGA 10 a.m. -8 p.m.
December 28, NO MEETING
December 14, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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We had our Christmas Breakfast today!
We will pack our fruit “baskets” today at 3:00.
We will be “Bell Ringing” at Pat’s IGA this weekend.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Sarah Carlson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Carol Prins, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer, Jeff Waeghe.
Guests: Lorna Benson, Alice Butch, Olivia Capodilupo, Natalie Hansen, MacKenna Hanson, Tom Ottis, Charlotte Strom, Lisa Thomas
Benediction: Pastor Tom Ottis, 1st Lutheran Church in Gladstone.
Discussions and activities:
- Back Pack Program: Our program is now up to 110 students now that we have added the Jones School. There is a Back Pack packing work bee this Thursday evening at 5 p.m. at the Gladstone High School in room 186. Next week, the schools will be dismissing early so we will pack back packs on Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. Members should submit their names and contact phone numbers for the dates they will be available to help “Pack” by calling 428-2261 or by email to [email protected]
- Christmas Tree with Honor and Remembrance Lights. The paper put in a reminder this week and will also do one next week. Forms are available at Pats Foods and the Gladstone City Hall where they can be picked up and even paid for at the City Hall.
4.We gave a check for $400 to the 1st Lutheran Church where we meet.
5.We gave a check for $400 to the Salvation Army represented by Alice Butch.
6.We will be Ringing the Bell for the Salvation Army Friday December 16th and Saturday the 17th at Pat's IGA. We usually ring from 4 – 8 on Friday and 8 – 8 on Saturday. The Sign Up Sheet is attached above. Please let me know when you would like to “ring”. We can have more than one person for any time.
7.We will meet on the December 21, but not on December 28.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
December 14, Packing Fruit “baskets” for “Area Homes”. 3:00 p.m. at 1st Lutheran Church
December 15, AKtion Club Christmas party, 12 noon at Bonifas Art Center
December 16, Bell Ringing Pat’s IGA 4-8 p.m.
December 17, Bell Ringing Pat’s IGA 10 a.m. -8 p.m.
December 28, NO MEETING
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
December 7, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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Please sign up for our Christmas Breakfast next week.
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Julie Brunette, Sarah Carlson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Sharon Hertig, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Carol Prins, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer,
Minutes: November 30, J.G. – A.S.
Treasurer’s Report: Report filed. M.A. – S.H.
Correspondence: Renewing our sign at the Braves Baseball Park.
Discussions and Motions:
4.It was suggested that we renew our Kiwanis tri-old with current names and activities.
5.We will be Ringing the Bell for the Salvation Army Friday December 16th and Saturday the 17th at Pat's IGA. We usually ring from 4 – 8 on Friday and 8 – 8 on Saturday. The Sign Up Sheet is attached above. Please let me know when you would like to “ring”. We can have more than one person for any time.
6.Christmas Party next week. Please let Ken know if you are planning on attending. We will meet on the December 21, but not on December 28.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
December 14, Christmas party at church – 7:00 a.m.– please sign up.
December 14, Packing Fruit “baskets” for “Area Homes”. 3:00 p.m.
December 15, AKtion Club Christmas party, 12 noon at Bonifas Art Center
December 16, Bell Ringing Pat’s IGA 4-8 p.m.
December 17, Bell Ringing Pat’s IGA 10 a.m. -8 p.m.
December 28, NO MEETING
December 7, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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Please sign up for our Christmas Breakfast next week.
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Julie Brunette, Sarah Carlson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Sharon Hertig, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Carol Prins, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer,
Minutes: November 30, J.G. – A.S.
Treasurer’s Report: Report filed. M.A. – S.H.
Correspondence: Renewing our sign at the Braves Baseball Park.
Discussions and Motions:
- Back Pack Program: Our program is now up to 110 students now that we have added the Jones School. We had a donation of 2 boxes of fruit from the 7th from the 7th Day Adventist Food Pantry. Larry is writing a letter of thanks and an apology to our donors about not knowing that the money we collected will be donated to the Community Foundation. There is a Back Pack packing work bee this Thursday evening at 5 p.m. at the Gladstone High School in room 186 Members should submit their names and contact phone numbers for the dates they will be available to help “Pack” by calling 428-2261 or by email to [email protected]
- Christmas Tree with Honor and Remembrance Lights. Discussed putting ad in Daily Press. Discussed putting star on top of the tree. Forms are available at Pats Foods.
4.It was suggested that we renew our Kiwanis tri-old with current names and activities.
5.We will be Ringing the Bell for the Salvation Army Friday December 16th and Saturday the 17th at Pat's IGA. We usually ring from 4 – 8 on Friday and 8 – 8 on Saturday. The Sign Up Sheet is attached above. Please let me know when you would like to “ring”. We can have more than one person for any time.
6.Christmas Party next week. Please let Ken know if you are planning on attending. We will meet on the December 21, but not on December 28.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
December 14, Christmas party at church – 7:00 a.m.– please sign up.
December 14, Packing Fruit “baskets” for “Area Homes”. 3:00 p.m.
December 15, AKtion Club Christmas party, 12 noon at Bonifas Art Center
December 16, Bell Ringing Pat’s IGA 4-8 p.m.
December 17, Bell Ringing Pat’s IGA 10 a.m. -8 p.m.
December 28, NO MEETING
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
November 30, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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Happy “Retirement Day” to Tom Tauzer!
In Attendance: Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Sharon Hertig, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Carol Prins, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer,
Minutes: November 23, as corrected, A.S. – S.H.
Treasurer’s Report: Report filed.
Correspondence: Thank you from Rapid River Schools for donation; Request from Daily Press (Wendy K Fulcher, Newspaper In Education Coordinator); Special Olympics request for donation; Newsletter from Bay Cliff.
Discussions and Motions:
4.We will give $200 to the Gladstone Bay De Noc Path (K.B. – A.S.) hoping that our club name will be posted at the path’s beginning. Since all donors of $5 will also have their names posted, we encourage our members to go to the City Hall and donate to this project.
5.We will be Ringing the Bell for the Salvation Army Friday December 16th and Saturday the 17th at Pat's IGA. We usually ring from 4 – 8 on Friday and 8 – 8 on Saturday.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
December 1, AKtion Club, 12 noon at Bonifas Art Center
December 14, Christmas party at church, Mike Martin, Wells Township Sports Complex
December 14, Packing Fruit “baskets” for “Area Homes”. 3:00 p.m.
December 15, AKtion Club Christmas party, 12 noon at Bonifas Art Center
December 16, Bell Ringing Pat’s IGA 4-8 p.m.
December 17, Bell Ringing Pat’s IGA 8 a.m. -8 p.m.
November 30, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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Happy “Retirement Day” to Tom Tauzer!
In Attendance: Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Sharon Hertig, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Carol Prins, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer,
Minutes: November 23, as corrected, A.S. – S.H.
Treasurer’s Report: Report filed.
Correspondence: Thank you from Rapid River Schools for donation; Request from Daily Press (Wendy K Fulcher, Newspaper In Education Coordinator); Special Olympics request for donation; Newsletter from Bay Cliff.
Discussions and Motions:
- Back Pack Program: Mike Macfarlane, Larry Kirschner, Alan Stotz and Ken Benson met with The Community Foundation (Gary LaPlant) discussing our relationship and the funds we have raised. It was discussed about turning over our funds collected to them since they are our sponsors. There is a Back Pack packing work bee next Thursday evening at 4 p.m. at the Gladstone High School in room 186 Members should submit their names and contact phone numbers for the dates they will be available to help “Pack” by calling 428-2261 or by email to [email protected]
- Christmas Tree with Honor and Remembrance Lights. Our “Turning on of the Lights” was a success! Santa was there along with the Kirschner and Crow clans and others. Ken led the singing with his auto harp. In the future, we will hold this ceremony on the Friday after Thanksgiving along with the city’s festivities.
4.We will give $200 to the Gladstone Bay De Noc Path (K.B. – A.S.) hoping that our club name will be posted at the path’s beginning. Since all donors of $5 will also have their names posted, we encourage our members to go to the City Hall and donate to this project.
5.We will be Ringing the Bell for the Salvation Army Friday December 16th and Saturday the 17th at Pat's IGA. We usually ring from 4 – 8 on Friday and 8 – 8 on Saturday.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
December 1, AKtion Club, 12 noon at Bonifas Art Center
December 14, Christmas party at church, Mike Martin, Wells Township Sports Complex
December 14, Packing Fruit “baskets” for “Area Homes”. 3:00 p.m.
December 15, AKtion Club Christmas party, 12 noon at Bonifas Art Center
December 16, Bell Ringing Pat’s IGA 4-8 p.m.
December 17, Bell Ringing Pat’s IGA 8 a.m. -8 p.m.
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
November 23, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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Tree Lighting tonight, Wednesday at 6:30
Happy Thanksgiving
In Attendance: Ken Benson, Sarah Carlson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Lou Martin, Carol Prins, Alan Stotz
Minutes: November 16, L.M. – B.C.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and Motions:
It will allow us much more space, but since the “Face Painting” will be across the street we might not have the numbers of children as before. It will be the day after Thanksgiving, November 25. Please come and give a hand. The more the merrier.
4.We will give $200 to the Gladstone Bay De Noc Path (K.B. – A.S.) hoping that our club name will be posted at the path’s beginning. Since all donors of $5 will also have their names posted, we encourage our members to go to the City Hall and donate to this project.
5.We will be Ringing the Bell for the Salvation Army Friday December 16th and Saturday the 17th at Pat's IGA. We usually ring from 4 – 8 on Friday and 8 – 8 on Saturday.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
November 23, The Lighting of the Christmas Tree with Honor and Remembrance Lights at 6:30
November 25, Old Fashioned Christmas: Friday night, November 25, 5-8 p.m. To be held in “Old Dew
Drop/Happy Rock”.
December 1, AKtion Club, 12 noon at Bonifas Art Center
December 14, Christmas party at church, Mike Martin, Wells Township Sports Complex
December 15, AKtion Club Christmas party, 12 noon at Bonifas Art Center
December 16, Bell Ringing Pat’s IGA 4-8 p.m.
December 17, Bell Ringing Pat’s IGA 8 a.m. -8 p.m.
November 23, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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Tree Lighting tonight, Wednesday at 6:30
Happy Thanksgiving
In Attendance: Ken Benson, Sarah Carlson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Lou Martin, Carol Prins, Alan Stotz
Minutes: November 16, L.M. – B.C.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and Motions:
- Back Pack Program: We received a donation of $461 from the collection at the Ecumenical Church Service and $1000 from the Trinity Episcopal Church. 8 people helped Monday night to pack the Thanksgiving vacation packs. It was a tough night with some heavy back packs. We will have a meeting with the Community foundation Board next Tuesday at 5:00 to work on finances. The idea of sponsoring a child for $20 per month was discussed. There is a Back Pack packing work bee next Thursday evening at 5 p.m. at the Gladstone High School in room 186 Members should submit their names and contact phone numbers for the dates they will be available to help “Pack” by calling 428-2261 or by email to [email protected]
- Christmas Tree with Honor and Remembrance Lights. We will have the “Turning on of the lights” today at 6:30 p.m. Santa will be there and Ken will lead the singing with his auto harp.
It will allow us much more space, but since the “Face Painting” will be across the street we might not have the numbers of children as before. It will be the day after Thanksgiving, November 25. Please come and give a hand. The more the merrier.
4.We will give $200 to the Gladstone Bay De Noc Path (K.B. – A.S.) hoping that our club name will be posted at the path’s beginning. Since all donors of $5 will also have their names posted, we encourage our members to go to the City Hall and donate to this project.
5.We will be Ringing the Bell for the Salvation Army Friday December 16th and Saturday the 17th at Pat's IGA. We usually ring from 4 – 8 on Friday and 8 – 8 on Saturday.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
November 23, The Lighting of the Christmas Tree with Honor and Remembrance Lights at 6:30
November 25, Old Fashioned Christmas: Friday night, November 25, 5-8 p.m. To be held in “Old Dew
Drop/Happy Rock”.
December 1, AKtion Club, 12 noon at Bonifas Art Center
December 14, Christmas party at church, Mike Martin, Wells Township Sports Complex
December 15, AKtion Club Christmas party, 12 noon at Bonifas Art Center
December 16, Bell Ringing Pat’s IGA 4-8 p.m.
December 17, Bell Ringing Pat’s IGA 8 a.m. -8 p.m.
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
November 16, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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Tree Lighting next Wednesday at 6:30
In Attendance: Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Julie Brunette, Brenda Crow, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Lou Martin, Mike Macfarlane, Carol Prins.
Minutes: November 9, Peggy A. – C.P.
Treasurer’s Report: Peggy A. – B.C.
Correspondence: Mike Martin, Wells Township Sports Complex, (Mike will speak to us Dec. 14)
Discussions and Motions:
It will allow us much more space, but since the “Face Painting” will be across the street we might not have the numbers of children as before. It will be the day after Thanksgiving, November 25.
4.Peggy found us some better hats… So we’re ordering some Thank you Peggy!
5.We will “Buy a brick” on the new concession stand for $500, that way our name will be prominently displayed.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
November 23, The Lighting of the Christmas Tree with Honor and Remembrance Lights. 7:00p.m. ??
November 25, Old Fashioned Christmas: Friday night, November 25, 5-8 p.m. To be held in “Old Dew
Drop/Happy Rock”.
December 1, AKtion Club, 12 noon at Bonifas Art Center
December 14, Tentative Christmas party at church, Mike Martin, Wells Township Sports Complex
December 15, AKtion Club Christmas party, 12 noon at Bonifas Art Center
November 16, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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Tree Lighting next Wednesday at 6:30
In Attendance: Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Julie Brunette, Brenda Crow, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Lou Martin, Mike Macfarlane, Carol Prins.
Minutes: November 9, Peggy A. – C.P.
Treasurer’s Report: Peggy A. – B.C.
Correspondence: Mike Martin, Wells Township Sports Complex, (Mike will speak to us Dec. 14)
Discussions and Motions:
- Back Pack Program: Had a wonderful article in the paper which featured us and the Community Foundation. Little confusion as to our “fund raising”. Community Foundation feels that is there area and that we should not be doing it. It is a “work in progress”. Lou Martin has donated some microwave popcorn to our larder. Next week is Thanksgiving, so we will be packing on Monday evening at 5:00 p.m. There is a Back Pack packing work bee this Wednesday evening at 5 p.m. at the Gladstone High School in room 186 Members should submit their names and contact phone numbers for the dates they will be available to help “Pack” by calling 428-2261 or by email to
- Christmas Tree with Honor and Remembrance Lights. The lights were put up this morning. We will have the “Turning on of the lights” the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, November 23rd at 6:30 p.m. Ken will lead the singing with his auto harp.
It will allow us much more space, but since the “Face Painting” will be across the street we might not have the numbers of children as before. It will be the day after Thanksgiving, November 25.
4.Peggy found us some better hats… So we’re ordering some Thank you Peggy!
5.We will “Buy a brick” on the new concession stand for $500, that way our name will be prominently displayed.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
November 23, The Lighting of the Christmas Tree with Honor and Remembrance Lights. 7:00p.m. ??
November 25, Old Fashioned Christmas: Friday night, November 25, 5-8 p.m. To be held in “Old Dew
Drop/Happy Rock”.
December 1, AKtion Club, 12 noon at Bonifas Art Center
December 14, Tentative Christmas party at church, Mike Martin, Wells Township Sports Complex
December 15, AKtion Club Christmas party, 12 noon at Bonifas Art Center
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
November 9, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Carol Prins.
Speaker: Nicole Sanderson, Gladstone Recreation Director, brought us up to date on recent activities in Gladstone. She just loves our new Christmas Tree! She thinks it is a wonderful addition to our park. She mentioned that Yvonne Sepeck has donated in honor her husband Jack, her son in law’s bronze statue of “The Captain and the Kid” to our water front to look out over the Bay. They are going to set it up tomorrow, Thursday. She also mentioned the additions that have been added to the Besse Play ground up at the Sports Park, and that it is the only one of its kind in Michigan. She mentioned that she had been working on the “ Bike Path” project for 18 years and thought that it would never come to fruition. They now have a Facebook page with a video of the project, just type in “Little Bay de Noc Trail” in the Facebook search box. So far a million dollars have been set aside for this project. She told of the day that she was able to take a “tour” with all of the organizations needed “on board”. It was a perfect day and an otter family swam by and an eagle snatched a fish. It sealed the deal…they were on board. They are also planning a fishing pier along the trail which will be on the far side of the highway guard rail. We saw the video of “Little Bay de Noc Trail”.
Minutes: November 2, M.L. – H.H,.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Bill from International for dues. Thank you from YAP. Letter From Circle K.
Discussions and Motions:
It will allow us much more space, but since the “Face Painting” will be across the street we might not have the numbers of children as before. It will be the day after Thanksgiving, November 25.
4.Peggy has been working on finding us some better hats. Thank you Peggy!
Ken Benson, Secretary.
November 23, The Lighting of the Christmas Tree with Honor and Remembrance Lights. 7:00p.m. ??
November 25, Old Fashioned Christmas: Friday night, November 25, 5-8 p.m. To be held in “Old Dew Drop/Happy Rock”.
November 9, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Carol Prins.
Speaker: Nicole Sanderson, Gladstone Recreation Director, brought us up to date on recent activities in Gladstone. She just loves our new Christmas Tree! She thinks it is a wonderful addition to our park. She mentioned that Yvonne Sepeck has donated in honor her husband Jack, her son in law’s bronze statue of “The Captain and the Kid” to our water front to look out over the Bay. They are going to set it up tomorrow, Thursday. She also mentioned the additions that have been added to the Besse Play ground up at the Sports Park, and that it is the only one of its kind in Michigan. She mentioned that she had been working on the “ Bike Path” project for 18 years and thought that it would never come to fruition. They now have a Facebook page with a video of the project, just type in “Little Bay de Noc Trail” in the Facebook search box. So far a million dollars have been set aside for this project. She told of the day that she was able to take a “tour” with all of the organizations needed “on board”. It was a perfect day and an otter family swam by and an eagle snatched a fish. It sealed the deal…they were on board. They are also planning a fishing pier along the trail which will be on the far side of the highway guard rail. We saw the video of “Little Bay de Noc Trail”.
Minutes: November 2, M.L. – H.H,.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Bill from International for dues. Thank you from YAP. Letter From Circle K.
Discussions and Motions:
- Back Pack Program: There is a Back Pack packing work bee each Thursday evening at 5 p.m. at the Gladstone High School in room 186. We have to make adjustments due to Parent/Teacher conferences this Thursday. We will be a little short of help this week. Members should submit their names and contact phone numbers for the dates they will be available to help “Pack” by calling 428-2261 or by email to
- Christmas Tree with Honor and Remembrance Lights. The lights are going to be put up this week an then we will have the “Turning on of the lights” the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, November 23rd.
It will allow us much more space, but since the “Face Painting” will be across the street we might not have the numbers of children as before. It will be the day after Thanksgiving, November 25.
4.Peggy has been working on finding us some better hats. Thank you Peggy!
Ken Benson, Secretary.
November 23, The Lighting of the Christmas Tree with Honor and Remembrance Lights. 7:00p.m. ??
November 25, Old Fashioned Christmas: Friday night, November 25, 5-8 p.m. To be held in “Old Dew Drop/Happy Rock”.
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
November 2, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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Picture in November 1st paper…6A
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Sarah Carlson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Lou Martin, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Speaker: Jill Thompson, president of the Gladstone Braves Fan Club, talked to us about the project of remodeling the concession/rest room building at the Marble Athletic Field (Football Field). She showed us the plans and the schedule of starting it next summer. This year our caramel apple sales are going toward the Fan Club’s project. The Fan Club has about 100 members and supports all of the Gladstone sports teams. They are always looking for new members. Memberships range from $5 - $15. Business memberships are $25.
Minutes: October 26, M.A. – L.M.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Our name change was approved.
Discussions and Motions:
It will allow us much more space, but since the “Face Painting” will be across the street we might not have the numbers of children as before. It will be the day after Thanksgiving, November 25.
4.Ken has been checking on the status of Bay College’s Circle K. Matt Jewell is serving as club president and has been working to get things organized and get the club reactivated. He has been trying to get the club's funding from the school straightened out and keep the members engaged. The club still has its charter. The Escanaba Kiwanis Club is listed as their sponsor on the Circle K International document.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
November 25, Old Fashioned Christmas: Friday night, November 25, 5-8 p.m. To be held in “Old Dew Drop/Happy Rock”. More info to follow.
November 2, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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Picture in November 1st paper…6A
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Sarah Carlson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Lou Martin, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Speaker: Jill Thompson, president of the Gladstone Braves Fan Club, talked to us about the project of remodeling the concession/rest room building at the Marble Athletic Field (Football Field). She showed us the plans and the schedule of starting it next summer. This year our caramel apple sales are going toward the Fan Club’s project. The Fan Club has about 100 members and supports all of the Gladstone sports teams. They are always looking for new members. Memberships range from $5 - $15. Business memberships are $25.
Minutes: October 26, M.A. – L.M.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Our name change was approved.
Discussions and Motions:
- Back Pack Program: There is a Back Pack packing work bee each Thursday evening at 5 p.m. at the Gladstone High School in room 186. We are including other community members besides Kiwanians in this activity. Members should submit their names and contact phone numbers for the dates they will be available to help “Pack” by calling 428-2261 or by email to [email protected] Last week we filled 95 Back Packs. Our Picture was in the paper for the donation from the Irish Oakes Ladies League. The paper omitted our mention of the Community Foundation.
- Trunk or Treat was held at the Memorial United Methodist Church last week end, Saturday from 1-3. Brenda, John and Melissa represented us there. There were about 75 children there and we handed out fliers about our Christmas Tree with Honor and Remembrance Lights. The left over candy will be used at our Old Fashioned Christmas.
It will allow us much more space, but since the “Face Painting” will be across the street we might not have the numbers of children as before. It will be the day after Thanksgiving, November 25.
4.Ken has been checking on the status of Bay College’s Circle K. Matt Jewell is serving as club president and has been working to get things organized and get the club reactivated. He has been trying to get the club's funding from the school straightened out and keep the members engaged. The club still has its charter. The Escanaba Kiwanis Club is listed as their sponsor on the Circle K International document.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
November 25, Old Fashioned Christmas: Friday night, November 25, 5-8 p.m. To be held in “Old Dew Drop/Happy Rock”. More info to follow.
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club
October 26, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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Name change is now official!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Julie Brunette, Sharon Hertig, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Carol Prins, Alan Stotz.
Speaker: Linda Klope, the dietitian from O.F.S., representing the “Fuel up to Play 60” program sponsored by the NFL and United Dairy Council, spoke to us about money available to us for our Back Pack Program. The only catch was that it was not to be used for food…Ouch! So we did some creative thinking. We can buy some more “Totes” that we use for transporting the filled back packs, buy more back packs, pay for printing of notices to be distributed, and any other “non food” items we can come up with before November 3. She and Mike Macfarlane will work on the spwcifics.
Minutes: October 19, M.A. – L.M.
Treasurer’s Report: Yearly Annual Report on file. S.H. – L.M.
Correspondence: News letter from WIUM
Discussions and Motions:
4.Ken has been checking on the status of Bay College’s Circle K.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
October 29, “Trunk or Treat”, Memorial United Methodist Church parking lot, 1-3 p.m.
November 25, Old Fashioned Christmas: Friday night, November 25, 5-8 p.m. To be held in “Old Dew Drop”. More info to follow
October 26, 2016
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
Name change is now official!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Julie Brunette, Sharon Hertig, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Carol Prins, Alan Stotz.
Speaker: Linda Klope, the dietitian from O.F.S., representing the “Fuel up to Play 60” program sponsored by the NFL and United Dairy Council, spoke to us about money available to us for our Back Pack Program. The only catch was that it was not to be used for food…Ouch! So we did some creative thinking. We can buy some more “Totes” that we use for transporting the filled back packs, buy more back packs, pay for printing of notices to be distributed, and any other “non food” items we can come up with before November 3. She and Mike Macfarlane will work on the spwcifics.
Minutes: October 19, M.A. – L.M.
Treasurer’s Report: Yearly Annual Report on file. S.H. – L.M.
Correspondence: News letter from WIUM
Discussions and Motions:
- Back Pack Program: There is a Back Pack packing work bee each Thursday evening at 5 p.m. at the Gladstone High School in room 186. Due to Halloween costumes and parties, we will pack the back packs today, Wednesday at 5:00 this week. We are including other community members besides Kiwanians in this activity. Members should submit their names and contact phone numbers for the dates they will be available to help “Pack” by calling 428-2261 or by email to [email protected] Much discussion was held about some donations that are made for specific schools and how to honor these requests. One of these was the “Fuel Up Play 60” program mentioned above for the Jones School and some specific donations coming in “for” the Rapid River Schools.
- Trunk or Treat will be held at the Memorial United Methodist Church this week end, Saturday from 1-3. Brenda will be getting candy and putting them in little bags. She says for those who want to help to be there 12:30. We are told that it will be held inside… Wear costume if you desire. This is a church sponsored event…Kiwanis is just participating.
4.Ken has been checking on the status of Bay College’s Circle K.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
October 29, “Trunk or Treat”, Memorial United Methodist Church parking lot, 1-3 p.m.
November 25, Old Fashioned Christmas: Friday night, November 25, 5-8 p.m. To be held in “Old Dew Drop”. More info to follow
Gladstone Kiwanis Club (name change?...Still waiting for International!)
October 19, 2016
6:00 p.m.
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Our new members are in the paper…
Escanaba Daily Press, Monday, October 17, page 6A
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Marilyn Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Sarah Carlson, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Carol Prins, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Minutes: October 5, Mike A. – A.S. ; October 12, Marilyn A. – A.S.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Donation from Memorial United Methodist Church; 7th Day Adventist Church (Feed America Program); Trinity Episcopal Church.
Discussions and Motions:
3.Ken has been asked to check on different hats and pins and possibly shirts for our new members.
4.Ken is to check on the status of Bay College’s Circle K.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
October 20, AKtion Club, 12 noon at the Bonifas Art Center
October 29, “Trunk or Treat” Memorial United Methodist Church parking lot, 1-3 p.m.
October 19, 2016
6:00 p.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
Our new members are in the paper…
Escanaba Daily Press, Monday, October 17, page 6A
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Marilyn Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Sarah Carlson, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Carol Prins, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Minutes: October 5, Mike A. – A.S. ; October 12, Marilyn A. – A.S.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Donation from Memorial United Methodist Church; 7th Day Adventist Church (Feed America Program); Trinity Episcopal Church.
Discussions and Motions:
- Back Pack Program: Larry has been extremely BUSY! He has been in contact with many local organizations making them aware of our Back Pack Program. The results have been flowing in, in donations of food, money, and volunteers. It is hard to keep up with his results, but here’s a partial listing: $600 to be used at our local Walmart. A $25 gift certificate from Super One plus various percentages off on all of our purchases for the Back Pack Program; $10 gift certificate from Pat’s Foods; $1000 from the Irish Oaks Ladies Golf League; $400 from Memorial United Methodist Church; a $1000 commitment from Trinity Episcopal Church; Tons of food from the 7th Day Adventist Church (Feed America Program); And the list goes on and on…THANK YOU LARRY! We now have to reorganize our “space” at the High School due to all of Larry’s “Hard Work”. We are now approaching 100 meals and we are still trying to get the program to run smoothly. The Cameron School is “a work in progress” and we are working with them to solve the “many little problems”! There will be a Back Pack packing work bee each Thursday evening at 5 p.m. at the Gladstone High School in room 186. We have sufficient volunteers for this week . We are including other community members besides Kiwanians in this activity. Members should submit their names and contact phone numbers for the dates they will be available to help “Pack” by calling 428-2261 or by email to [email protected]
3.Ken has been asked to check on different hats and pins and possibly shirts for our new members.
4.Ken is to check on the status of Bay College’s Circle K.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
October 20, AKtion Club, 12 noon at the Bonifas Art Center
October 29, “Trunk or Treat” Memorial United Methodist Church parking lot, 1-3 p.m.
Gladstone Kiwanis Club (name change?…not quite yet!)
October 12, 2016
6:00 p.m.
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Installation Dinner at The Terrace Supper Club
Welcome Julie Brunette and Sarah Carlson
In Attendance: Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Julie Brunette, Sarah Carlson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Carol Prins, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Guest: Frank Austin, Harrold Hertig, Sherry Macfarlane, Barb Tauzer,
Minutes: None
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: A sponsorship from Super One; A sponsorship from Walmart
Discussions and Motions:
1.We had an induction of two new members: Welcome Julie Brunette, Sarah Carlson! The Press is doing a feature article on the Back Pack program along with an article and picture welcoming our new members.
Secretary, Ken Benson;
Treasurer, Mike Macfarlane.
3.Back Pack Program: We had another wonderful surprise! Walmart Corporate office sent us a check for $600 to be used at our local Walmart for our Back Pack program. We also received a $25 gift certificate from Super One plus various percentages off on all of our purchases for the Back Pack Program and a $10 gift certificate from Pat’s Foods. Plus last week we received $1000 from the Irish Oaks Ladies Golf League. The Cameron School count is now up to 67 students and the Rapid River count is now at 24. A group of 8 of us, including some nonmembers, met Thursday night to pack the Back Packs and deposit them into the Cameron School’s children’s lockers. We will experiment to see how this distribution tactic works. There will be a Back Pack packing work bee each Thursday evening at 5 p.m. at the Gladstone High School in room 186. We are including other community members besides Kiwanians in this activity. Members should submit their names and contact phone numbers for the dates they will be available to help “Pack” by calling 428-2261 or by email to [email protected] Members are asked to talk to their church leadership about financial assistance and volunteers to help with our Back Pack program.
4.Honor and Remembrance Tree: Forms and payments are now available at the City Hall by going to the front window.
Larry Kirschner, Acting Secretary.
October 20, AKtion Club, 12 noon at the Bonifas Art Center
October 12, 2016
6:00 p.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
Installation Dinner at The Terrace Supper Club
Welcome Julie Brunette and Sarah Carlson
In Attendance: Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Julie Brunette, Sarah Carlson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Carol Prins, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Guest: Frank Austin, Harrold Hertig, Sherry Macfarlane, Barb Tauzer,
Minutes: None
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: A sponsorship from Super One; A sponsorship from Walmart
Discussions and Motions:
1.We had an induction of two new members: Welcome Julie Brunette, Sarah Carlson! The Press is doing a feature article on the Back Pack program along with an article and picture welcoming our new members.
- Installation of officers: President, Larry Kirschner;
Secretary, Ken Benson;
Treasurer, Mike Macfarlane.
3.Back Pack Program: We had another wonderful surprise! Walmart Corporate office sent us a check for $600 to be used at our local Walmart for our Back Pack program. We also received a $25 gift certificate from Super One plus various percentages off on all of our purchases for the Back Pack Program and a $10 gift certificate from Pat’s Foods. Plus last week we received $1000 from the Irish Oaks Ladies Golf League. The Cameron School count is now up to 67 students and the Rapid River count is now at 24. A group of 8 of us, including some nonmembers, met Thursday night to pack the Back Packs and deposit them into the Cameron School’s children’s lockers. We will experiment to see how this distribution tactic works. There will be a Back Pack packing work bee each Thursday evening at 5 p.m. at the Gladstone High School in room 186. We are including other community members besides Kiwanians in this activity. Members should submit their names and contact phone numbers for the dates they will be available to help “Pack” by calling 428-2261 or by email to [email protected] Members are asked to talk to their church leadership about financial assistance and volunteers to help with our Back Pack program.
4.Honor and Remembrance Tree: Forms and payments are now available at the City Hall by going to the front window.
Larry Kirschner, Acting Secretary.
October 20, AKtion Club, 12 noon at the Bonifas Art Center
Gladstone Kiwanis Club (name change?…not quite yet!)
October 5, 2016
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
Installation Dinner at The Terrace this Wednesday!
No morning meeting at the church this week!
In Attendance: Paul Angsten, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Tom Tauzer.
Guest: Sarah Carlson
Minutes: September 28, Approved: H.H. – M.M.
Treasurer’s Report: Barbecue report not ready yet. Still bills and uncollected $ out there. We probably cleared about $3,000. Sold about 240 Caramel Apples for our iPad for Autism project.
Correspondence: Thank you from Bay Cliff Health Camp for our $125 donation.
Discussions and Motions:
1. Carmel Cannon, wife of our charter member Fran Cannon, had her funeral last Saturday. Sharon, Mary, and Ken were able to be at her visitation around 10:30 – 11:00. Fran is responsible for starting our 4th of July Firecracker 5 mile race along with being one of our best volunteers!
2. Fall BBQ: We had a very smooth run day! We started the charcoal abound 8:00 a.m. and set up the tents for rain possibility. GFS only sent us 15 bags of Charcoal, so we made an Esky run for 26 more bags. We ended up using 26 bags leaving us a balance of 15 bags for next year. The rain did come, but since we had the tents set up it was no problem. We cooked 608 chicken halves, were done cooking at 2:00, had the grills gone at 3:00. Only about 70 “walk ins” on the day of the BBQ. We sent 24 meals to Pine Haven and 44 meals to the Salvation Army. We were all cleaned up and out of there by 5:30.
It was a good day!
3. Honor and Remembrance Tree committee will meet the 19th of October at 6:45 a.m.
4. Back Pack Program: We had a wonderful surprise! Iris Oaks had a golf tournament and donated $500 each to our Gladstone and Rapid River programs. We started packing meals on Thursday, the 6th. WOW, 51 at Cameron School and 19 at Rapid. It did not go very smoothly. We have many adjustments to be made at Cameron. It’s a work in progress!
5. Highway Clean-up went well. 8 workers and 10 bags.
6. No morning meeting next Wednesday, We will have the installation dinner at The Terrace instead.
Sharon Hertig, Acting Secretary.
October 6, AKtion Club, 12 noon at the Bonifas Art Center
October 8, Key Club Fun Run
October 8, Back Pack Packing at the H.S.
October 12, Installation Dinner at The Terrace, Social hour 5:30, dinner 6:00, order off of menu.
October 20, AKtion Club, 12 noon at the Bonifas Art Center
October 5, 2016
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
Installation Dinner at The Terrace this Wednesday!
No morning meeting at the church this week!
In Attendance: Paul Angsten, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Tom Tauzer.
Guest: Sarah Carlson
Minutes: September 28, Approved: H.H. – M.M.
Treasurer’s Report: Barbecue report not ready yet. Still bills and uncollected $ out there. We probably cleared about $3,000. Sold about 240 Caramel Apples for our iPad for Autism project.
Correspondence: Thank you from Bay Cliff Health Camp for our $125 donation.
Discussions and Motions:
1. Carmel Cannon, wife of our charter member Fran Cannon, had her funeral last Saturday. Sharon, Mary, and Ken were able to be at her visitation around 10:30 – 11:00. Fran is responsible for starting our 4th of July Firecracker 5 mile race along with being one of our best volunteers!
2. Fall BBQ: We had a very smooth run day! We started the charcoal abound 8:00 a.m. and set up the tents for rain possibility. GFS only sent us 15 bags of Charcoal, so we made an Esky run for 26 more bags. We ended up using 26 bags leaving us a balance of 15 bags for next year. The rain did come, but since we had the tents set up it was no problem. We cooked 608 chicken halves, were done cooking at 2:00, had the grills gone at 3:00. Only about 70 “walk ins” on the day of the BBQ. We sent 24 meals to Pine Haven and 44 meals to the Salvation Army. We were all cleaned up and out of there by 5:30.
It was a good day!
3. Honor and Remembrance Tree committee will meet the 19th of October at 6:45 a.m.
4. Back Pack Program: We had a wonderful surprise! Iris Oaks had a golf tournament and donated $500 each to our Gladstone and Rapid River programs. We started packing meals on Thursday, the 6th. WOW, 51 at Cameron School and 19 at Rapid. It did not go very smoothly. We have many adjustments to be made at Cameron. It’s a work in progress!
5. Highway Clean-up went well. 8 workers and 10 bags.
6. No morning meeting next Wednesday, We will have the installation dinner at The Terrace instead.
Sharon Hertig, Acting Secretary.
October 6, AKtion Club, 12 noon at the Bonifas Art Center
October 8, Key Club Fun Run
October 8, Back Pack Packing at the H.S.
October 12, Installation Dinner at The Terrace, Social hour 5:30, dinner 6:00, order off of menu.
October 20, AKtion Club, 12 noon at the Bonifas Art Center
Gladstone Kiwanis Club (name change?…not quite yet!)
September 28, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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Our 24th Annual BBQ is this SATURDAY!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Carol Prins, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Guest: Julie Brunette
Minutes: Sept 21, H.H. – M.M.
Treasurer’s Report: Same
Correspondence: None
Discussions and Motions:
1. Carmel Cannon, wife of our charter member Fran Cannon passed away this Monday, visitation will be Saturday October 1, 2016 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home. Our club will send flowers. Even though that is our BBQ day, I will represent our club at the visitation. Fran is responsible for starting our 4th of July Firecracker 5 mile race along with being one of our best volunteers!
2. Fall BBQ: We are concerned for the “man power” needed for the cooking of the chicken. Many of our “regulars” will not be available. It looks like our sales will be about 490. If we allow for 118 “walk- ins”, that will make 19 cases of chicken to order. We will start the charcoal at 8:00 a.m.
3. Our “Honor and Remembrance Tree”, donated by Teal’s Tree Farm and planted in Van Cleve City Park by the Beach House, hit the BIG PRINT in the Daily Press. The pictures and article are on the Life Styles page (6-A) last Friday, September 23. My, Mike and Larry, you take a good picture! Again, thank you Larry Kirschner and Mike Albrecht for all of your efforts!
4. Back Pack Program: The letters will be going out shortly, as soon as the schools identify their free and reduced participants. We are beginning to fill our shelves in our new storage room. We have hauled all the supplies we had in Rapid River to Gladstone. If we get responses from our letters quickly we plan to start with the Rapid River Schools and the Cameron School next week. We decided to put “Reminder notes” to return the back packs on Monday.
5. We have completed the official “Name Change” document from the International Office. Soon our name will be officially changed from “Gladstone Kiwanis” to “Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis”.
6. We sold apples at Home Coming and raised $248 to help the Fan Club build a concession stand.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
September 29, Adopt a Highway clean-up (Since the redesign of the grassy area, we will park along the building, to the left of the main door up to the entrance of the Car Wash of the Happy Rock Shell)
October 1, Fall BBQ
October 6, AKtion Club, 12 noon at the Bonifas Art Center
October 8, Key Club Fun Run
October 12, Installation Dinner at The Terrace, Social hour 5:30, dinner 6:00, order off of menu.
October 20, AKtion Club, 12 noon at the Bonifas Art Center
September 28, 2016
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
Our 24th Annual BBQ is this SATURDAY!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Carol Prins, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Guest: Julie Brunette
Minutes: Sept 21, H.H. – M.M.
Treasurer’s Report: Same
Correspondence: None
Discussions and Motions:
1. Carmel Cannon, wife of our charter member Fran Cannon passed away this Monday, visitation will be Saturday October 1, 2016 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home. Our club will send flowers. Even though that is our BBQ day, I will represent our club at the visitation. Fran is responsible for starting our 4th of July Firecracker 5 mile race along with being one of our best volunteers!
2. Fall BBQ: We are concerned for the “man power” needed for the cooking of the chicken. Many of our “regulars” will not be available. It looks like our sales will be about 490. If we allow for 118 “walk- ins”, that will make 19 cases of chicken to order. We will start the charcoal at 8:00 a.m.
3. Our “Honor and Remembrance Tree”, donated by Teal’s Tree Farm and planted in Van Cleve City Park by the Beach House, hit the BIG PRINT in the Daily Press. The pictures and article are on the Life Styles page (6-A) last Friday, September 23. My, Mike and Larry, you take a good picture! Again, thank you Larry Kirschner and Mike Albrecht for all of your efforts!
4. Back Pack Program: The letters will be going out shortly, as soon as the schools identify their free and reduced participants. We are beginning to fill our shelves in our new storage room. We have hauled all the supplies we had in Rapid River to Gladstone. If we get responses from our letters quickly we plan to start with the Rapid River Schools and the Cameron School next week. We decided to put “Reminder notes” to return the back packs on Monday.
5. We have completed the official “Name Change” document from the International Office. Soon our name will be officially changed from “Gladstone Kiwanis” to “Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis”.
6. We sold apples at Home Coming and raised $248 to help the Fan Club build a concession stand.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
September 29, Adopt a Highway clean-up (Since the redesign of the grassy area, we will park along the building, to the left of the main door up to the entrance of the Car Wash of the Happy Rock Shell)
October 1, Fall BBQ
October 6, AKtion Club, 12 noon at the Bonifas Art Center
October 8, Key Club Fun Run
October 12, Installation Dinner at The Terrace, Social hour 5:30, dinner 6:00, order off of menu.
October 20, AKtion Club, 12 noon at the Bonifas Art Center
Gladstone – Rapid River Kiwanis Club
September 21, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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Our 24th Annual BBQ is only a week away!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Carol Prins, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Minutes: Sept 14, Approved as corrected, Tom Tauzer was not in attendance: T.T. – Marilyn. A.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved: S.H. – A.S.
Correspondence: None
Discussions and Motions:
1. Fall BBQ: We are concerned for the “man power” needed for the cooking of the chicken. Many of our “regulars” will not be available. As far as sales are concerned, we have not heard from the schools (Key Clubs and Robotics) as of yet and they have a total of 600 tickets out this year. Please let Ken know of your ticket sales numbers. Tickets are available from Ken. We will be putting out our BBQ signs this Sunday. After some research we have now verified that our 1st BBQ was in the fall of 1992. OUR 24th YEAR!
2. Our “Honor and Remembrance Tree” was donated by Teal’s Tree Farm and planted in Van Cleve City Park by the Beach House on Monday. It was an exciting event. Thank you Larry Kirschner and Mike Albrecht for all of your efforts! Larry is visiting it often and “giving it a drink”. I think the two are going to become “good friends”! Welcome to Gladstone little tree! We are working on a sign to be put up by the tree. So far they have put in over 21 hours on this project.
3. Back Pack Program: The letters will be going out shortly, as soon as the schools identify their free and reduced participants. We are beginning to fill our shelves in our new storage room. At the moment we are sharing it with “Home Coming”, but that will soon be over. We have scheduled a day to hall all the supplies we have in Rapid River to Gladstone on Monday the 26th at 4:00 p.m.
4. The International and District Kiwanis has raised our dues to $110. That is the amount we have been already charging our members. Since we have been able to balance our Administration Account with our “Happy Dollars”, it was moved that we do not raise our dues, but that they remain at $110. M.M. – L.K. We are verifying our membership numbers for our annual billing from the International Office.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
September 29, Adopt a Highway clean-up (Since the redesign of the grassy area, we will park along the building, to the left of the main door up to the entrance of the Car Wash of the Happy Rock Shell Station)
October 1, Fall BBQ
October 6, AKtion Club, 12 noon at the Bonifas Art Center
October 8, Key Club Fun Run
October 12, Installation Dinner at The Terrace, Social hour 5:30, dinner 6:00, order off of menu.
October 20, AKtion Club, 12 noon at the Bonifas Art Center
September 21, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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Our 24th Annual BBQ is only a week away!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Carol Prins, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Minutes: Sept 14, Approved as corrected, Tom Tauzer was not in attendance: T.T. – Marilyn. A.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved: S.H. – A.S.
Correspondence: None
Discussions and Motions:
1. Fall BBQ: We are concerned for the “man power” needed for the cooking of the chicken. Many of our “regulars” will not be available. As far as sales are concerned, we have not heard from the schools (Key Clubs and Robotics) as of yet and they have a total of 600 tickets out this year. Please let Ken know of your ticket sales numbers. Tickets are available from Ken. We will be putting out our BBQ signs this Sunday. After some research we have now verified that our 1st BBQ was in the fall of 1992. OUR 24th YEAR!
2. Our “Honor and Remembrance Tree” was donated by Teal’s Tree Farm and planted in Van Cleve City Park by the Beach House on Monday. It was an exciting event. Thank you Larry Kirschner and Mike Albrecht for all of your efforts! Larry is visiting it often and “giving it a drink”. I think the two are going to become “good friends”! Welcome to Gladstone little tree! We are working on a sign to be put up by the tree. So far they have put in over 21 hours on this project.
3. Back Pack Program: The letters will be going out shortly, as soon as the schools identify their free and reduced participants. We are beginning to fill our shelves in our new storage room. At the moment we are sharing it with “Home Coming”, but that will soon be over. We have scheduled a day to hall all the supplies we have in Rapid River to Gladstone on Monday the 26th at 4:00 p.m.
4. The International and District Kiwanis has raised our dues to $110. That is the amount we have been already charging our members. Since we have been able to balance our Administration Account with our “Happy Dollars”, it was moved that we do not raise our dues, but that they remain at $110. M.M. – L.K. We are verifying our membership numbers for our annual billing from the International Office.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
September 29, Adopt a Highway clean-up (Since the redesign of the grassy area, we will park along the building, to the left of the main door up to the entrance of the Car Wash of the Happy Rock Shell Station)
October 1, Fall BBQ
October 6, AKtion Club, 12 noon at the Bonifas Art Center
October 8, Key Club Fun Run
October 12, Installation Dinner at The Terrace, Social hour 5:30, dinner 6:00, order off of menu.
October 20, AKtion Club, 12 noon at the Bonifas Art Center
Gladstone – Rapid River Kiwanis Club
September 14, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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Did you see our new Honor and Remembrance Tree?
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Lou Martin, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Minutes: August 31 and September 7, Approved: B.C. – Marilyn. A.
Treasurer’s Report: In process, will be completed next week. We will be sending $120 to the District and International Foundation.
Correspondence: Thank you from Community Foundation/Bay College Access Network
Discussions and Motions:
1. Our picnic at Lou and Bev Martin’s was a huge success. A Special thank you to Bev Martin who went “above and beyond” in preparation for our picnic. We also would like to thank Marilyn Albrecht and Barb Tauzer for assisting in set up and clean up.
2. Our “Honor and Remembrance Tree” was donated by Teal’s Tree Farm and planted in Van Cleve City Park by the Beach House on Monday. It was an exciting event. Thank you Larry Kirschner and Mike Albrecht for all of your efforts!
3. BBQ tickets and posters for our October 1st BBQ are out. Tickets are available from Ken.
4. We decided on a sign to be put up on our projects and activities. It will be the Kiwanis Logo followed with “Supported by the Gladstone – Rapid River Kiwanis”. Ken is to check with Meier’s Signs for this project.
5. Larry presented The Back Pack program to the area churches for their support. It was well received. We will be sending out or first batch of letters to the possible recipient’s families next week.
6. We will only be able to sell caramel apples at the games if the proceeds benefit the schools. Therefore we will sell apples with the proceeds going to the Fan Club for fieldhouse improvement.
7. The Dunk Tank went out twice this week. We will donate $125 to Bay Cliff Health Camp for the Bay Cliff Fund Raiser in Soo Hill, the “Benoit Bash”. It will also be used at the Bark River Schools this Friday.
8. Ken will need help with the AKtion Club on October 6 and 20.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
September 29, Adopt a Highway clean-up
October 1, Fall BBQ
October 6, AKtion Club, 12 noon at the Bonifas Art Center
October 8, Key Club Fun Run
October 12, Installation Dinner at The Terrace, Social hour 5:30, dinner 6:00, order off of menu.
October 20, AKtion Club, 12 noon at the Bonifas Art Center
September 14, 2016
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
Did you see our new Honor and Remembrance Tree?
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Lou Martin, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Minutes: August 31 and September 7, Approved: B.C. – Marilyn. A.
Treasurer’s Report: In process, will be completed next week. We will be sending $120 to the District and International Foundation.
Correspondence: Thank you from Community Foundation/Bay College Access Network
Discussions and Motions:
1. Our picnic at Lou and Bev Martin’s was a huge success. A Special thank you to Bev Martin who went “above and beyond” in preparation for our picnic. We also would like to thank Marilyn Albrecht and Barb Tauzer for assisting in set up and clean up.
2. Our “Honor and Remembrance Tree” was donated by Teal’s Tree Farm and planted in Van Cleve City Park by the Beach House on Monday. It was an exciting event. Thank you Larry Kirschner and Mike Albrecht for all of your efforts!
3. BBQ tickets and posters for our October 1st BBQ are out. Tickets are available from Ken.
4. We decided on a sign to be put up on our projects and activities. It will be the Kiwanis Logo followed with “Supported by the Gladstone – Rapid River Kiwanis”. Ken is to check with Meier’s Signs for this project.
5. Larry presented The Back Pack program to the area churches for their support. It was well received. We will be sending out or first batch of letters to the possible recipient’s families next week.
6. We will only be able to sell caramel apples at the games if the proceeds benefit the schools. Therefore we will sell apples with the proceeds going to the Fan Club for fieldhouse improvement.
7. The Dunk Tank went out twice this week. We will donate $125 to Bay Cliff Health Camp for the Bay Cliff Fund Raiser in Soo Hill, the “Benoit Bash”. It will also be used at the Bark River Schools this Friday.
8. Ken will need help with the AKtion Club on October 6 and 20.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
September 29, Adopt a Highway clean-up
October 1, Fall BBQ
October 6, AKtion Club, 12 noon at the Bonifas Art Center
October 8, Key Club Fun Run
October 12, Installation Dinner at The Terrace, Social hour 5:30, dinner 6:00, order off of menu.
October 20, AKtion Club, 12 noon at the Bonifas Art Center
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
September 7, 2016
6:00 p.m.
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The Martin’s PICNIC!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Marilyn Albrecht, Ken Benson, Lorna Benson, Don Brunelle, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Carol Prins, Tom Tauzer.
Guest: Judy Brunelle, Julie Brunette, Judy Haulotte, Dorelle Kirschner, Sherry Macfarlane, Bev Martin, Ernie Talbert, Barb Tauzer.
Minutes: None
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: A thank you from Pam Durbin for our donation to the defibrillator program at the High School.
Discussions and Motions:
1. We read through and discussed the proposed budget for the upcoming year. We added $200 for the Pregnancy Services for Delta County, $1000 for the Christmas tree project, and $500 for the Nature Preserve. We also put in $200 for signage for our projects. The new proposed budget was adopted: H.H. – L.M.
2. It was proposed that we change our name to “Gladstone – Rapid River Kiwanis”. L.K. – H.H.
3. BBQ tickets and posters for our October 1st BBQ are available from Ken. There was concern of enough help this year since some of our members we have relied on in the past will not be in town.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
September 14, Possible attendance of clergy and community leaders about Back Pack program
October 1, Fall BBQ
October 8, Key Club Fun Run
October 12, Installation Dinner at The Terrace, Social hour 5:30, dinner 6:00, order off of menu.
September 7, 2016
6:00 p.m.
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The Martin’s PICNIC!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Marilyn Albrecht, Ken Benson, Lorna Benson, Don Brunelle, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Carol Prins, Tom Tauzer.
Guest: Judy Brunelle, Julie Brunette, Judy Haulotte, Dorelle Kirschner, Sherry Macfarlane, Bev Martin, Ernie Talbert, Barb Tauzer.
Minutes: None
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: A thank you from Pam Durbin for our donation to the defibrillator program at the High School.
Discussions and Motions:
1. We read through and discussed the proposed budget for the upcoming year. We added $200 for the Pregnancy Services for Delta County, $1000 for the Christmas tree project, and $500 for the Nature Preserve. We also put in $200 for signage for our projects. The new proposed budget was adopted: H.H. – L.M.
2. It was proposed that we change our name to “Gladstone – Rapid River Kiwanis”. L.K. – H.H.
3. BBQ tickets and posters for our October 1st BBQ are available from Ken. There was concern of enough help this year since some of our members we have relied on in the past will not be in town.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
September 14, Possible attendance of clergy and community leaders about Back Pack program
October 1, Fall BBQ
October 8, Key Club Fun Run
October 12, Installation Dinner at The Terrace, Social hour 5:30, dinner 6:00, order off of menu.
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
August 31, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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Did you see last Thursday’s (the 25th) paper?
Page 6A, Lifestyles! Gladstone Kiwanis!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Marilyn Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Lou Martin, Carol Prins, Tom Tauzer.
Guest: Audra Buchmiller from Pregnancy Services for Delta County; Sarah Carlson from Retired Senior Volunteer Program. Audra explained to us what services they offer to expecting parents. Their services cover support from pregnancy to12 years of age. They provide service for mothers and fathers and grandparents. They came to us seeking funds and will be having a “Walk for Life” on Sept. 17 as a fundraiser. They started in March of 2015 and have now served over 150 families their staff is mainly volunteers. Sarah explained her program to us. She is now looking for volunteers for the Reading Buddies program up at Cameron School their need is for 72 Reading Buddies. They are working with the school on scheduling now. Currently all reading is held at the same time so that they no longer can have one person covering two children at separate hours. The RSVP program aids many different groups from Nursing Faculties, The Bonifas Art Center, many civic events, and to the First Graders in Reading Buddies.
Minutes: August 24, Approved: Marilyn.A. – P.A.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: KiwaNewsletters; International and District dues increase up to $110.00 per year.
Discussions and Motions:
1. Our picnic at Lou and Bev Martin’s is next week!…September 7th at 6ish. This will replace our morning meeting for that day. Bev will supply the meat and hot dish… We will need to supply appetizers, salads, and desserts. Please call 428-9119 and tell Bev what you will be bringing. We also need a head count. Please contact me or the Martins.
2. The Installation Dinner at the Terrace on Oct 12 has been scheduled. Social hour 5:30 , dinner 6:00, We will order off menu and all new members will be our guests.
3. Ken has printed up the BBQ tickets and posters for our October 1st BBQ. They are being handed out.
4. Arrangements have been made with Ann Jousma Miller about purchasing a $50 board for the Chapel in the Antique Village at the Fairgrounds with our name and insignia on it.
5. The Back Pack program now has a home! We set up tables, shelves, and locked cabinets in our new room at the High School. We have 4 keys for the cabinets which will be distributed.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
September 7, Picnic at Lou and Bev Martin’s, 1315 Wisconsin Ave. 6 p.m. Bev will supply the meat and hot dish… We will need to supply appetizers, salads, and desserts
September 14, Possible attendance of clergy and community leaders about Back Pack program.
October 1, Fall BBQ
October 8, Key Club Fun Run
October 12, Installation Dinner at The Terrace, Social hour 5:30, dinner 6:00, order off of menu.
August 31, 2016
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
Did you see last Thursday’s (the 25th) paper?
Page 6A, Lifestyles! Gladstone Kiwanis!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Marilyn Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Lou Martin, Carol Prins, Tom Tauzer.
Guest: Audra Buchmiller from Pregnancy Services for Delta County; Sarah Carlson from Retired Senior Volunteer Program. Audra explained to us what services they offer to expecting parents. Their services cover support from pregnancy to12 years of age. They provide service for mothers and fathers and grandparents. They came to us seeking funds and will be having a “Walk for Life” on Sept. 17 as a fundraiser. They started in March of 2015 and have now served over 150 families their staff is mainly volunteers. Sarah explained her program to us. She is now looking for volunteers for the Reading Buddies program up at Cameron School their need is for 72 Reading Buddies. They are working with the school on scheduling now. Currently all reading is held at the same time so that they no longer can have one person covering two children at separate hours. The RSVP program aids many different groups from Nursing Faculties, The Bonifas Art Center, many civic events, and to the First Graders in Reading Buddies.
Minutes: August 24, Approved: Marilyn.A. – P.A.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: KiwaNewsletters; International and District dues increase up to $110.00 per year.
Discussions and Motions:
1. Our picnic at Lou and Bev Martin’s is next week!…September 7th at 6ish. This will replace our morning meeting for that day. Bev will supply the meat and hot dish… We will need to supply appetizers, salads, and desserts. Please call 428-9119 and tell Bev what you will be bringing. We also need a head count. Please contact me or the Martins.
2. The Installation Dinner at the Terrace on Oct 12 has been scheduled. Social hour 5:30 , dinner 6:00, We will order off menu and all new members will be our guests.
3. Ken has printed up the BBQ tickets and posters for our October 1st BBQ. They are being handed out.
4. Arrangements have been made with Ann Jousma Miller about purchasing a $50 board for the Chapel in the Antique Village at the Fairgrounds with our name and insignia on it.
5. The Back Pack program now has a home! We set up tables, shelves, and locked cabinets in our new room at the High School. We have 4 keys for the cabinets which will be distributed.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
September 7, Picnic at Lou and Bev Martin’s, 1315 Wisconsin Ave. 6 p.m. Bev will supply the meat and hot dish… We will need to supply appetizers, salads, and desserts
September 14, Possible attendance of clergy and community leaders about Back Pack program.
October 1, Fall BBQ
October 8, Key Club Fun Run
October 12, Installation Dinner at The Terrace, Social hour 5:30, dinner 6:00, order off of menu.
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
August 24, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Mie Albrecht, Marilyn Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Allan Stotz
Guest: Gary LaPlant, the Executive Director of the Delta County Community Foundation, spoke to us about what the group does and a little of its history. It began in 1989 and since then has given out $15,000,000 to Delta County residents and organizations. They are now averaging donations of about $1,000,000 a year. A major part of this has been from a $7,250,000 gift from Dr. Mary Cretens. In talking about one of their programs, that of getting more medical doctors in the UP through the University of Michigan, he said that all of their recipients have happened to come from Gladstone. One of their programs is through “Feeding America” and recently they gave out 20,220 pounds of food at the Gladstone High School. They are also our major supporter of our Gladstone Kiwanis Back Pack program in both back backs and money for the purchase of food. Gary is a Gladstone native and is a strong supporter of our community. Thank you Gary!
Minutes: August 17, Approved: L.K. – H.H.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved: A.S. – L.K.
Correspondence: Than you from CHAT.
Discussions and Motions:
1. That we support the Gladstone School’s Defibrillator Program with $100 per year for batteries. K.B. – B.C.
2. A reminder of the date for picnic at Lou and Bev Martin’s…September 7th at 6ish. This will replace our morning meeting for that day. Bev will supply the meat and hot dish… We will need to supply appetizers, salads, and desserts. Please call 428-9119 and tell Bev what you will be bringing.
3. The Installation Dinner at the Terrace on Oct 12 has been scheduled. Social hour 5:30 , dinner 6:00, We will order off menu and all new members will be our guests.
4. Ken has printed up the BBQ tickets and posters for our October 1st BBQ.
5. Ken has made arrangements with Ann Jousma Miller about purchasing a $50 board with our name and insignia on it.
7. The dunk tank was donated to Salvation Army $125. Including 1.5 hours of service.
8. We will not sell apples at the football games this year.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 31, Audra Buchmiller, Pregnancy Services of Delta County
September 7, Picnic at Lou and Bev Martin’s, 1315 Wisconsin Ave. 6 p.m. Bev will supply the meat and hot dish… We will need to supply appetizers, salads, and desserts
September 14, Possible attendance of clergy and community leaders about Back Pack program
October 1, Fall BBQ
October 8, Key Club Fun Run
October 12, Installation Dinner at The Terrace, Social hour 5:30, dinner 6:00, order off menu.
August 24, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Mie Albrecht, Marilyn Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Allan Stotz
Guest: Gary LaPlant, the Executive Director of the Delta County Community Foundation, spoke to us about what the group does and a little of its history. It began in 1989 and since then has given out $15,000,000 to Delta County residents and organizations. They are now averaging donations of about $1,000,000 a year. A major part of this has been from a $7,250,000 gift from Dr. Mary Cretens. In talking about one of their programs, that of getting more medical doctors in the UP through the University of Michigan, he said that all of their recipients have happened to come from Gladstone. One of their programs is through “Feeding America” and recently they gave out 20,220 pounds of food at the Gladstone High School. They are also our major supporter of our Gladstone Kiwanis Back Pack program in both back backs and money for the purchase of food. Gary is a Gladstone native and is a strong supporter of our community. Thank you Gary!
Minutes: August 17, Approved: L.K. – H.H.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved: A.S. – L.K.
Correspondence: Than you from CHAT.
Discussions and Motions:
1. That we support the Gladstone School’s Defibrillator Program with $100 per year for batteries. K.B. – B.C.
2. A reminder of the date for picnic at Lou and Bev Martin’s…September 7th at 6ish. This will replace our morning meeting for that day. Bev will supply the meat and hot dish… We will need to supply appetizers, salads, and desserts. Please call 428-9119 and tell Bev what you will be bringing.
3. The Installation Dinner at the Terrace on Oct 12 has been scheduled. Social hour 5:30 , dinner 6:00, We will order off menu and all new members will be our guests.
4. Ken has printed up the BBQ tickets and posters for our October 1st BBQ.
5. Ken has made arrangements with Ann Jousma Miller about purchasing a $50 board with our name and insignia on it.
7. The dunk tank was donated to Salvation Army $125. Including 1.5 hours of service.
8. We will not sell apples at the football games this year.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 31, Audra Buchmiller, Pregnancy Services of Delta County
September 7, Picnic at Lou and Bev Martin’s, 1315 Wisconsin Ave. 6 p.m. Bev will supply the meat and hot dish… We will need to supply appetizers, salads, and desserts
September 14, Possible attendance of clergy and community leaders about Back Pack program
October 1, Fall BBQ
October 8, Key Club Fun Run
October 12, Installation Dinner at The Terrace, Social hour 5:30, dinner 6:00, order off menu.
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
August 17, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Allan Stotz
Minutes: August 10, Approved: H.H. – M.M.
Treasurer’s Report: Same,
Correspondence: Request for funding from “Pregnancy Services of Delta County” Audra Buchmiller. Ken was requested to ask for a program.
Discussions and Motions:
1. We have had great help from the Gladstone Public Safety for our vandalism at the Nature Preserve. Signs have been returned, rocks have been replaced, a vandal has been apprehended. Thank you Gladstone Public Safety!
2. Set a date for Picnic at Lou and Bev Martin’s…September 7th at 6ish. This will replace our morning meeting for that day. Bev will supply the meat and hot dish… We will need to supply appetizers, salads, and desserts. Please call 428-9119 and tell Bev what you will be bringing.
3. Ken has been asked to arrange for our Installation Dinner at the Terrace on Oct 12. Arrangements are being made.
4. Ken was asked to print up the BBQ tickets for our October 1st BBQ.
5. Mike presented a possible budget for next year. We also discussed a possible dues increase due our district asking for a $5 increase. This was discussed and tabled.
6. Ken was instructed to check with Ann Jousma Miller about purchasing a $50 board with our name and insignia on it. S.H. M.M.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 24, Gary LaPlant Community Foundation
September 7, Picnic at Lou and Bev Martin’s, 1315 Wisconsin Ave. 6 p.m. Bev will supply the meat and hot dish… We will need to supply appetizers, salads, and desserts
September 14, Possible attendance of clergy and community leaders about Back Pack program.
October 1, New date for our Fall BBQ
October 8, proposed Key Club Fun Run
Octoober 12, proposed Installation Dinner at The Terrace
August 17, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Allan Stotz
Minutes: August 10, Approved: H.H. – M.M.
Treasurer’s Report: Same,
Correspondence: Request for funding from “Pregnancy Services of Delta County” Audra Buchmiller. Ken was requested to ask for a program.
Discussions and Motions:
1. We have had great help from the Gladstone Public Safety for our vandalism at the Nature Preserve. Signs have been returned, rocks have been replaced, a vandal has been apprehended. Thank you Gladstone Public Safety!
2. Set a date for Picnic at Lou and Bev Martin’s…September 7th at 6ish. This will replace our morning meeting for that day. Bev will supply the meat and hot dish… We will need to supply appetizers, salads, and desserts. Please call 428-9119 and tell Bev what you will be bringing.
3. Ken has been asked to arrange for our Installation Dinner at the Terrace on Oct 12. Arrangements are being made.
4. Ken was asked to print up the BBQ tickets for our October 1st BBQ.
5. Mike presented a possible budget for next year. We also discussed a possible dues increase due our district asking for a $5 increase. This was discussed and tabled.
6. Ken was instructed to check with Ann Jousma Miller about purchasing a $50 board with our name and insignia on it. S.H. M.M.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 24, Gary LaPlant Community Foundation
September 7, Picnic at Lou and Bev Martin’s, 1315 Wisconsin Ave. 6 p.m. Bev will supply the meat and hot dish… We will need to supply appetizers, salads, and desserts
September 14, Possible attendance of clergy and community leaders about Back Pack program.
October 1, New date for our Fall BBQ
October 8, proposed Key Club Fun Run
Octoober 12, proposed Installation Dinner at The Terrace
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
August 10, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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Volunteer at the Cook Shack (the Fair) for Tues. and Wed. next week?
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Allan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guests: Lacy Lauzon, Charlotte Strom, Donna Thurston, Ann Jousma Miller: (Wow, were we busy!)
Lacy brought us up to date on our iPad program. As of now she has given out 12 iPads for Autism. There is a current need for 3 more. The old ones are holding up well, but 2 currently have a cracked screen. The current preschools have more children in the autism spectrum than before. They will have to sign up for iPad program before we can address their needs.
Charlotte told us of the Key Club’s plans to have a 5K Fun Run, “Glow big or Glow home!” Still trying to lock down a date. Looking at October 8th .
Donna told us about how we could help at the Cook Shack. 12-4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.
Now, all we have to do is come up with at least 3 people to cover those times. Could be 2 or 4 hour shifts. I have the free entrance passes. We’ll have to set up a schedule by phone or email.
Ann is working on building a chapel in the Steam and Gas Village. Looking for donations to “Buy a Board”.
Minutes: August 3, Approved: L.K. – M.M.
Treasurer’s Report: Same, Approved: H.H. – A.S.
Correspondence: Thank you from Gladstone Robotics (Bravebots). Bill from Binks.
Discussions and Motions:
1. We’ve had an extreme amount of vandalism at our Nature Preserve. After we put the rocks in, we were greeted with even more. It was moved that we offer a $250 reward for information that leads to arrest and conviction. L.K. – A.S. We are working with the police on preventing more damage.
2. Set a date for Picnic at Lou and Bev Martin’s…September 7th at 6ish. This will replace our morning meeting for that day.
3. CHAT picnic in Rapid river tonight from 6-8 p.m.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 10, CHAT picnic Rapid River Pavilion. 6:00-8:00 p.m.
August 16, Serve at Cook Shack, 12-4 p.m.
August 16, Serve at Cook Shack, 12-4 p.m.
September 7, Picnic at Lou and Bev Martin’s, 1315 Wisconsin Ave. 6 p.m.
October 1, New date for our Fall BBQ
October 8, proposed Key Club Fun Run
August 10, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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Volunteer at the Cook Shack (the Fair) for Tues. and Wed. next week?
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Allan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guests: Lacy Lauzon, Charlotte Strom, Donna Thurston, Ann Jousma Miller: (Wow, were we busy!)
Lacy brought us up to date on our iPad program. As of now she has given out 12 iPads for Autism. There is a current need for 3 more. The old ones are holding up well, but 2 currently have a cracked screen. The current preschools have more children in the autism spectrum than before. They will have to sign up for iPad program before we can address their needs.
Charlotte told us of the Key Club’s plans to have a 5K Fun Run, “Glow big or Glow home!” Still trying to lock down a date. Looking at October 8th .
Donna told us about how we could help at the Cook Shack. 12-4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.
Now, all we have to do is come up with at least 3 people to cover those times. Could be 2 or 4 hour shifts. I have the free entrance passes. We’ll have to set up a schedule by phone or email.
Ann is working on building a chapel in the Steam and Gas Village. Looking for donations to “Buy a Board”.
Minutes: August 3, Approved: L.K. – M.M.
Treasurer’s Report: Same, Approved: H.H. – A.S.
Correspondence: Thank you from Gladstone Robotics (Bravebots). Bill from Binks.
Discussions and Motions:
1. We’ve had an extreme amount of vandalism at our Nature Preserve. After we put the rocks in, we were greeted with even more. It was moved that we offer a $250 reward for information that leads to arrest and conviction. L.K. – A.S. We are working with the police on preventing more damage.
2. Set a date for Picnic at Lou and Bev Martin’s…September 7th at 6ish. This will replace our morning meeting for that day.
3. CHAT picnic in Rapid river tonight from 6-8 p.m.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 10, CHAT picnic Rapid River Pavilion. 6:00-8:00 p.m.
August 16, Serve at Cook Shack, 12-4 p.m.
August 16, Serve at Cook Shack, 12-4 p.m.
September 7, Picnic at Lou and Bev Martin’s, 1315 Wisconsin Ave. 6 p.m.
October 1, New date for our Fall BBQ
October 8, proposed Key Club Fun Run
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
August 3, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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Back Pack Meeting at Mike Macfarlane’s house, August 4, 6:30 p.m.
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Carol Prins, Allan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: July 27: Approved as corrected (meeting at 6:30 p.m.): M.M. – L.K.
Treasurer’s Report: Same, Approved A. S. – H.H.
Correspondence: We received two forms for the tree of lights. Welcome New Born’s information letter, Request for Dunk Tank for Bay Cliff fund raiser.
Discussions and Motions:
1. Mike would like to have a meeting of all those interested in the Back Pack Program at his house (7656 Lake Bluff 0.5 Drive) next Thursday at 6:30 p.m. When you go up the Lake Bluff Road, turn RIGHT. Then turn on the first STREET TO THE LEFT (turn LEFT). When you come to the stop sign turn RIGHT. It’s the second drive on the RIGHT. (Phew!) In case you need it, their home phone is 428-9543.
2. Donna Thurston will visit our club next week to discuss helping out at the Cook Shack during the Fair.
3. The Daily Press would like to do an article about our iPad program. Rose Ann Reese will to come to our meeting with Lacy Lauzon on August 10th to help get more information.
4. To save confusion in future years, it was moved that we set the 1st Saturday in October as our annual Fall BBQ fund raiser. L.K. – M.M.
5. Discussed getting members from Rapid River and possibly changing name to include their city.
6. Next Monday, August 8, at 6:30 p.m. We will move the rocks at the Nature Preserve.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 4, Back Pack meeting at Mike Macfarlane’s home, 6:30 p.m.
August 8, Move rocks at Nature preserve, 6:30 p.m.
August 10, Lacy Lauzon , ISD, on “iPads for Autism”; Donna Thurston, Cook Shack at the Fair; Rose Ann Reese from Daily Press
August 10, CHAT picnic Rapid River Pavilion. 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Oct 1, New date for our Fall BBQ
August 3, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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Back Pack Meeting at Mike Macfarlane’s house, August 4, 6:30 p.m.
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Carol Prins, Allan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: July 27: Approved as corrected (meeting at 6:30 p.m.): M.M. – L.K.
Treasurer’s Report: Same, Approved A. S. – H.H.
Correspondence: We received two forms for the tree of lights. Welcome New Born’s information letter, Request for Dunk Tank for Bay Cliff fund raiser.
Discussions and Motions:
1. Mike would like to have a meeting of all those interested in the Back Pack Program at his house (7656 Lake Bluff 0.5 Drive) next Thursday at 6:30 p.m. When you go up the Lake Bluff Road, turn RIGHT. Then turn on the first STREET TO THE LEFT (turn LEFT). When you come to the stop sign turn RIGHT. It’s the second drive on the RIGHT. (Phew!) In case you need it, their home phone is 428-9543.
2. Donna Thurston will visit our club next week to discuss helping out at the Cook Shack during the Fair.
3. The Daily Press would like to do an article about our iPad program. Rose Ann Reese will to come to our meeting with Lacy Lauzon on August 10th to help get more information.
4. To save confusion in future years, it was moved that we set the 1st Saturday in October as our annual Fall BBQ fund raiser. L.K. – M.M.
5. Discussed getting members from Rapid River and possibly changing name to include their city.
6. Next Monday, August 8, at 6:30 p.m. We will move the rocks at the Nature Preserve.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 4, Back Pack meeting at Mike Macfarlane’s home, 6:30 p.m.
August 8, Move rocks at Nature preserve, 6:30 p.m.
August 10, Lacy Lauzon , ISD, on “iPads for Autism”; Donna Thurston, Cook Shack at the Fair; Rose Ann Reese from Daily Press
August 10, CHAT picnic Rapid River Pavilion. 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Oct 1, New date for our Fall BBQ
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
July 27, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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Back Pack Meeting at Mike Macfarlane’s house, August 4, 6:00 p.m.
In Attendance: Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Tracey Depuydt, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Allan Stotz,
Guest: Julie Brunette, Tom Otis.
Tom Otis, pastor of The First Lutheran church in Gladstone, spoke to us about the Back Pack Program that the Leelanau Christian Neighbors ran before he came here. They passed out theirs on Thursdays and tried to make sure that they had some sort of protein in each meal. They found that Meijer’s was a huge supporter for them.
Minutes: July 20: Approved: M.M. – B.C.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved S.H. – H.H.
Correspondence: Information on a project to stain a ramp an deck for a veteran. We felt that it was not in our focus on children; Bill for rocks/boulders for Nature Preserve from Bichler’s who donated the trucking fee.
Discussions and Motions:
1. We talked about Tom Otis’s remarks about what they did in Leelanau and how it compared to our Back Pack situation. Mike would like to have a meeting of all those interested in the Back Pack Program at his house (7656 Lake Bluff 0.5 Drive) next Thursday at 6:30 p.m. When you go up the Lake Bluff Road, turn RIGHT. Then turn on the first STREET TO THE LEFT (turn LEFT). When you come to the stop sign turn RIGHT. It’s the second drive on the RIGHT. (Phew!) In case you need it, their home phone is 428-9543.
2. Ken was instructed to contact Donna Thurston about our club helping out at the Cook Shack during the Fair.
3. Our club discussed the ramp/deck staining project and felt that it was not within our focus of youth.
4. The Daily Press would like to do an article about our iPad program. I invited them to come to our meeting with Lacy Lauzon on August 10th to help get more information.
5. The Gladstone Homecoming is on September 24. We are discussing other options.
6. Ken was asked to find out more about the YAP fundraiser.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 4, Back Pack meeting at Mike Macfarlane’s home, 6:30 p.m.
August 10, Lacy Lauzon , ISD, on “iPads for Autism”
August 10, CHAT picnic Rapid River pavilion. 6:00 p.m.
?????, Tentative date for our Fall BBQ
July 27, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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Back Pack Meeting at Mike Macfarlane’s house, August 4, 6:00 p.m.
In Attendance: Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Tracey Depuydt, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Allan Stotz,
Guest: Julie Brunette, Tom Otis.
Tom Otis, pastor of The First Lutheran church in Gladstone, spoke to us about the Back Pack Program that the Leelanau Christian Neighbors ran before he came here. They passed out theirs on Thursdays and tried to make sure that they had some sort of protein in each meal. They found that Meijer’s was a huge supporter for them.
Minutes: July 20: Approved: M.M. – B.C.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved S.H. – H.H.
Correspondence: Information on a project to stain a ramp an deck for a veteran. We felt that it was not in our focus on children; Bill for rocks/boulders for Nature Preserve from Bichler’s who donated the trucking fee.
Discussions and Motions:
1. We talked about Tom Otis’s remarks about what they did in Leelanau and how it compared to our Back Pack situation. Mike would like to have a meeting of all those interested in the Back Pack Program at his house (7656 Lake Bluff 0.5 Drive) next Thursday at 6:30 p.m. When you go up the Lake Bluff Road, turn RIGHT. Then turn on the first STREET TO THE LEFT (turn LEFT). When you come to the stop sign turn RIGHT. It’s the second drive on the RIGHT. (Phew!) In case you need it, their home phone is 428-9543.
2. Ken was instructed to contact Donna Thurston about our club helping out at the Cook Shack during the Fair.
3. Our club discussed the ramp/deck staining project and felt that it was not within our focus of youth.
4. The Daily Press would like to do an article about our iPad program. I invited them to come to our meeting with Lacy Lauzon on August 10th to help get more information.
5. The Gladstone Homecoming is on September 24. We are discussing other options.
6. Ken was asked to find out more about the YAP fundraiser.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 4, Back Pack meeting at Mike Macfarlane’s home, 6:30 p.m.
August 10, Lacy Lauzon , ISD, on “iPads for Autism”
August 10, CHAT picnic Rapid River pavilion. 6:00 p.m.
?????, Tentative date for our Fall BBQ
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
July 20, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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Adopt a Highway pick up Thursday at 5:00!
In Attendance: Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Carol Prins, Allan Stotz,
Guest: Julie Brunette.
Minutes: July 6: Approved: L.M. – M.M.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Thank you from Cathy Becker for $400 donation to the Delta County College Access Network for the Gladstone and Rapid River 5th grade classes.
Discussions and Motions:
1. The make-up of the new board was approved: 1 year – Peggy Austin; 2 year – Marilyn Albrecht and Lou Martin; 3 year – Brenda Crow and Howard Haulotte.
2. Peggy Austin was appointed Membership Committee Chair person.
3. Mike Albrecht, Howard Haulotte and Ken Benson met with Tom Brayak and picked out rocks/boulders from Bickler’s. 12 were delivered that morning to our Nature Preserve.
4. The District Convention will be held at the Olympia Resort in Oconomowoc, WI, August 12-14, 2016. At the moment no one from our club is planning to go.
5. We picked a tentative date for our Fall BBQ of September 24. We will have to check on Home Coming dates from our Key Clubs.
6. That we donate our Dunk Tank to the Salvation Army for use in their Summer Recreation Program. L.M. – A.S.
7. Holiday Tree planting has been postponed to fall.
8. That we send a card to Melissa Histed stating that our club would like to donate her grandmother’s name to our Holiday Tree.
9. Gary LaPlant from the Community Foundation would lie to speak with us about our Back Pack Program.
10. That we hope the rain holds off Thursday at 5:00 p.m. so that our Adopt a Highway group can meet and clean up the highway. No alternative date set.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
July 21, Adopt a Highway, 5:00 p.m. Happy Rock Shell Station
August 10, Lacy Lauzon , ISD, on “iPads for Autism”
August 10, CHAT picnic Rapid River pavilion. 6:00 p.m.
September 24, Tentative date for our Fall BBQ
July 20, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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Adopt a Highway pick up Thursday at 5:00!
In Attendance: Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Carol Prins, Allan Stotz,
Guest: Julie Brunette.
Minutes: July 6: Approved: L.M. – M.M.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Thank you from Cathy Becker for $400 donation to the Delta County College Access Network for the Gladstone and Rapid River 5th grade classes.
Discussions and Motions:
1. The make-up of the new board was approved: 1 year – Peggy Austin; 2 year – Marilyn Albrecht and Lou Martin; 3 year – Brenda Crow and Howard Haulotte.
2. Peggy Austin was appointed Membership Committee Chair person.
3. Mike Albrecht, Howard Haulotte and Ken Benson met with Tom Brayak and picked out rocks/boulders from Bickler’s. 12 were delivered that morning to our Nature Preserve.
4. The District Convention will be held at the Olympia Resort in Oconomowoc, WI, August 12-14, 2016. At the moment no one from our club is planning to go.
5. We picked a tentative date for our Fall BBQ of September 24. We will have to check on Home Coming dates from our Key Clubs.
6. That we donate our Dunk Tank to the Salvation Army for use in their Summer Recreation Program. L.M. – A.S.
7. Holiday Tree planting has been postponed to fall.
8. That we send a card to Melissa Histed stating that our club would like to donate her grandmother’s name to our Holiday Tree.
9. Gary LaPlant from the Community Foundation would lie to speak with us about our Back Pack Program.
10. That we hope the rain holds off Thursday at 5:00 p.m. so that our Adopt a Highway group can meet and clean up the highway. No alternative date set.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
July 21, Adopt a Highway, 5:00 p.m. Happy Rock Shell Station
August 10, Lacy Lauzon , ISD, on “iPads for Autism”
August 10, CHAT picnic Rapid River pavilion. 6:00 p.m.
September 24, Tentative date for our Fall BBQ
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
July 13, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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Adopt a Highway pick up next week!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Allan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Speaker: Kathy Becker, Delta County College Access Network, spoke to us of Bay College’s outreach program. They have found that the 5th graders are more open to enjoying and accepting new ideas or exploration of their future than 8th graders. Therefore they are having a county wide enrichment program which leads them to furthering their education after high school, either in such courses as welding, car repair, nursing, or beginning their college education at Bay. At the moment, 50% of the graduating high school students in the area are going to Bay. With this program, more students are made aware of what financial aid is available to them. This year they are going to try to have students visit MTU, LSSU, NMU, the Jacobetti Center, and Bay College. Our Gladstone Kiwanis made a $400 donation; $200 for Gladstone and $200 for Rapid River.
Minutes: July 6: Approved: L.M. – H.H.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved: L.M. – M.A.
Correspondence: Thank you from “Kids Fishing Day”; Invitation to go to Bay Cliff this week-end
for an “Open House” for friends and supporters.
Discussions and Motions:
1. We presented a check for $400 to Kathy Becker for the Delta County College Access Network for the Gladstone and Rapid River 5th grade classes.
2. Election of officers: President: Larry Kirschner; Vice President: Allan Stotz; Secretary: Ken Benson; Treasurer: Mike Macfarlane. The Board will be addressed next week. Since Al will become V.P., this will open the one year board position in addition to the 2 three year positions.
3. Ken was asked to arrange for the rocks/boulders from Bickler’s. We will be going out there and pick the ones we think will best work for us and they will transport them to our site.
4. The District Convention will be held at the Olympia Resort in Oconomowoc, WI, August 12-14, 2016. They will be voting on a dues increase, so we should have delegates there if we wish to have a voice in the decision.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
July 16-24, Adopt a Highway Clean up week.
August 10, CHAT picnic Rapid River pavilion. 6:00 p.m.
July 13, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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Adopt a Highway pick up next week!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Allan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Speaker: Kathy Becker, Delta County College Access Network, spoke to us of Bay College’s outreach program. They have found that the 5th graders are more open to enjoying and accepting new ideas or exploration of their future than 8th graders. Therefore they are having a county wide enrichment program which leads them to furthering their education after high school, either in such courses as welding, car repair, nursing, or beginning their college education at Bay. At the moment, 50% of the graduating high school students in the area are going to Bay. With this program, more students are made aware of what financial aid is available to them. This year they are going to try to have students visit MTU, LSSU, NMU, the Jacobetti Center, and Bay College. Our Gladstone Kiwanis made a $400 donation; $200 for Gladstone and $200 for Rapid River.
Minutes: July 6: Approved: L.M. – H.H.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved: L.M. – M.A.
Correspondence: Thank you from “Kids Fishing Day”; Invitation to go to Bay Cliff this week-end
for an “Open House” for friends and supporters.
Discussions and Motions:
1. We presented a check for $400 to Kathy Becker for the Delta County College Access Network for the Gladstone and Rapid River 5th grade classes.
2. Election of officers: President: Larry Kirschner; Vice President: Allan Stotz; Secretary: Ken Benson; Treasurer: Mike Macfarlane. The Board will be addressed next week. Since Al will become V.P., this will open the one year board position in addition to the 2 three year positions.
3. Ken was asked to arrange for the rocks/boulders from Bickler’s. We will be going out there and pick the ones we think will best work for us and they will transport them to our site.
4. The District Convention will be held at the Olympia Resort in Oconomowoc, WI, August 12-14, 2016. They will be voting on a dues increase, so we should have delegates there if we wish to have a voice in the decision.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
July 16-24, Adopt a Highway Clean up week.
August 10, CHAT picnic Rapid River pavilion. 6:00 p.m.
July 6, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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The “4th” has passed…we can relax!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Carol Prins, Allan Stotz,
Minutes: June 29: Approved: L.M. – L.K.
Treasurer’s Report: The race money and bills have not all come in, but at the moment it appears we will clear about $6000. The dunk tank took in $398. Apple total is unavailable at this time but is around $300, Approved: A.S. – L.M.
Correspondence: Bill from Bink’s - $22.50; Bill from Press along with print out page of our “Years of Service” ad. $19.88; Kathy Becker from the Delta County College Access Network asking for donation for their fund.
Discussions and Motions:
1. We discussed the letter from Kathy Becker of the Delta County College Access Network and would like for her to come to a meeting and talk about her program. She will be coming next week to speak to us. It was moved that we donate $200.00 for the Rapid River Schools and $200 for the Gladstone Schools, A.S. – H.H.
2. The 4th of July committee report: We had 202 runners and 51 walkers and possibly made about $6000. By adding sponsors, we were able to pay most of our expenses before the race began. It was a great success. The dunk tank went well. Brenda did a great job of getting “dunkees”. Fun was had by all. The apples did not sell out, but still went well. By next week we should know how our profits went. THANKS TO ALL WHO WORKED AND PARTICIPATED!
3. We will have to have election of officers soon, possibly next week. Be sure to be there, or you may find yourself “appointed” to a position!
4. The Roses look great! The fertilizer sticks may be helping.
5. Ken was asked to arrange for the rocks/boulders from Bickler’s. We will be going out there and pick the ones we think will best work for us and they will transport them to our site.
6. The District Convention will be held at the Olympia Resort in Oconomowoc, WI, August 12-14, 2016. They will be voting on a dues increase, so we should have delegates there if we wish to have a voice in the decision.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
July 13, Kathy Becker, Delta County College Access Network
July 16-24, Adopt a Highway Clean up week.
August 10, CHAT picnic Rapid River pavilion. 6:00 p.m.
7:00 a.m.
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The “4th” has passed…we can relax!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Carol Prins, Allan Stotz,
Minutes: June 29: Approved: L.M. – L.K.
Treasurer’s Report: The race money and bills have not all come in, but at the moment it appears we will clear about $6000. The dunk tank took in $398. Apple total is unavailable at this time but is around $300, Approved: A.S. – L.M.
Correspondence: Bill from Bink’s - $22.50; Bill from Press along with print out page of our “Years of Service” ad. $19.88; Kathy Becker from the Delta County College Access Network asking for donation for their fund.
Discussions and Motions:
1. We discussed the letter from Kathy Becker of the Delta County College Access Network and would like for her to come to a meeting and talk about her program. She will be coming next week to speak to us. It was moved that we donate $200.00 for the Rapid River Schools and $200 for the Gladstone Schools, A.S. – H.H.
2. The 4th of July committee report: We had 202 runners and 51 walkers and possibly made about $6000. By adding sponsors, we were able to pay most of our expenses before the race began. It was a great success. The dunk tank went well. Brenda did a great job of getting “dunkees”. Fun was had by all. The apples did not sell out, but still went well. By next week we should know how our profits went. THANKS TO ALL WHO WORKED AND PARTICIPATED!
3. We will have to have election of officers soon, possibly next week. Be sure to be there, or you may find yourself “appointed” to a position!
4. The Roses look great! The fertilizer sticks may be helping.
5. Ken was asked to arrange for the rocks/boulders from Bickler’s. We will be going out there and pick the ones we think will best work for us and they will transport them to our site.
6. The District Convention will be held at the Olympia Resort in Oconomowoc, WI, August 12-14, 2016. They will be voting on a dues increase, so we should have delegates there if we wish to have a voice in the decision.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
July 13, Kathy Becker, Delta County College Access Network
July 16-24, Adopt a Highway Clean up week.
August 10, CHAT picnic Rapid River pavilion. 6:00 p.m.
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
June 29, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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The “4th” is almost here! Ready to volunteer?
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Carol Prins, Allan Stotz, Tom Tauzer,
Minutes: June 22: Approved: M.M. – A.S.
Treasurer’s Report: Same Approved S.H. – L.K.
Correspondence: None
Discussions and Motions:
1. The extra keys for the shed were handed out.
2. The 4th of July committee report: The new large time clock was displayed. We will be able to run it off a car battery. We will start taking registrations at 6:30. But most of us will not need to get there ‘til 7:00 a.m. A sign-up sheet was passed around for working at the dunk tank and selling apples.
Also, an assignment sheet was passed around for race jobs. Super One again donated fruit for the racers.
3. Norway Kiwanis ended up not using our dunk tank. We will set up the dunk tank at 5:00, but load the trailer at the shed at 4:30.
4. The Roses: Lou and Ken installed the fertilizer spikes.
5. The sign at the Nature Preserve has been vandalized. Mike M. has taken it home to work on it.
We will begin installing the cable in the back and start on the wheel chair entrance in the front. The rocks have been ordered and will be installed this summer.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
July 4, Race and Dunk Tank
July 16-24, Adopt a Highway Clean up week.
August 10, CHAT picnic Rapid River pavilion. 6:00 p.m.
June 29, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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The “4th” is almost here! Ready to volunteer?
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Carol Prins, Allan Stotz, Tom Tauzer,
Minutes: June 22: Approved: M.M. – A.S.
Treasurer’s Report: Same Approved S.H. – L.K.
Correspondence: None
Discussions and Motions:
1. The extra keys for the shed were handed out.
2. The 4th of July committee report: The new large time clock was displayed. We will be able to run it off a car battery. We will start taking registrations at 6:30. But most of us will not need to get there ‘til 7:00 a.m. A sign-up sheet was passed around for working at the dunk tank and selling apples.
Also, an assignment sheet was passed around for race jobs. Super One again donated fruit for the racers.
3. Norway Kiwanis ended up not using our dunk tank. We will set up the dunk tank at 5:00, but load the trailer at the shed at 4:30.
4. The Roses: Lou and Ken installed the fertilizer spikes.
5. The sign at the Nature Preserve has been vandalized. Mike M. has taken it home to work on it.
We will begin installing the cable in the back and start on the wheel chair entrance in the front. The rocks have been ordered and will be installed this summer.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
July 4, Race and Dunk Tank
July 16-24, Adopt a Highway Clean up week.
August 10, CHAT picnic Rapid River pavilion. 6:00 p.m.
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
June 22, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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The “4th” is almost here! Ready to volunteer?
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Carol Prins, Allan Stotz, Tom Tauzer,
Minutes: June 15: Not available.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved M. – L.K.
Correspondence: 1. Norway Kiwanis, Wishing to use our Dunk Tank for 4 days. 2.Thank you from 8th grade class for letting them use the Dunk Tank. The made $249.00 towards their Washington D.C. trip. 3. Thank you from Pathways for our donation for their formal ball at the Island Resort. They had nearly 600 guests!
Discussions and Motions:
1. Discussed the Norway Kiwanis request. They guaranteed that it would be back by the 3rd for us to set up for the 4th. Even though they wish to use it 4 days, we decided to only charge them the $125 fee for one day and set up since it will be a fund raiser for their club. We will meet at the park on Sunday at 5:00 p.m. to set up the tank and netting for our use of it on the 4th.
2. The 4th of July committee report: The new large time clock has arrived. We will probably need to use extension cords to plug it in. Ken is to see what the nearest outlet is that won’t be trampled with all the foot traffic. We will start taking registrations at 6:30. But most of us will not need to get there ‘til 7:00 a.m.
3. We approved the ad in the paper for being a service to the area since 1988. We made a few minor changes in wording and added a phone number.
4. The Roses: Lou and Mike A., with the help of the city, replaced the weak rose bushes. We will probably have to set up our irrigation system this year along with some fertilizer spikes.
5. Ken was instructed to get more keys made for the storage shed.
6. Larry reported that the tree of lights will be transplanted the early part of July depending on the availability of equipment.
7. The sign at the Nature Preserve has been vandalized. Mike M. has taken it home to work on it.
We will begin installing the cable in the back and start on the wheel chair entrance in the front. The rocks have been ordered and will be installed this summer.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
July 4, Race and Dunk Tank
July 16-24, Adopt a Highway Clean up week
August 10, CHAT picnic Rapid River pavilion. 6:00 p.m.
June 22, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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The “4th” is almost here! Ready to volunteer?
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Carol Prins, Allan Stotz, Tom Tauzer,
Minutes: June 15: Not available.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved M. – L.K.
Correspondence: 1. Norway Kiwanis, Wishing to use our Dunk Tank for 4 days. 2.Thank you from 8th grade class for letting them use the Dunk Tank. The made $249.00 towards their Washington D.C. trip. 3. Thank you from Pathways for our donation for their formal ball at the Island Resort. They had nearly 600 guests!
Discussions and Motions:
1. Discussed the Norway Kiwanis request. They guaranteed that it would be back by the 3rd for us to set up for the 4th. Even though they wish to use it 4 days, we decided to only charge them the $125 fee for one day and set up since it will be a fund raiser for their club. We will meet at the park on Sunday at 5:00 p.m. to set up the tank and netting for our use of it on the 4th.
2. The 4th of July committee report: The new large time clock has arrived. We will probably need to use extension cords to plug it in. Ken is to see what the nearest outlet is that won’t be trampled with all the foot traffic. We will start taking registrations at 6:30. But most of us will not need to get there ‘til 7:00 a.m.
3. We approved the ad in the paper for being a service to the area since 1988. We made a few minor changes in wording and added a phone number.
4. The Roses: Lou and Mike A., with the help of the city, replaced the weak rose bushes. We will probably have to set up our irrigation system this year along with some fertilizer spikes.
5. Ken was instructed to get more keys made for the storage shed.
6. Larry reported that the tree of lights will be transplanted the early part of July depending on the availability of equipment.
7. The sign at the Nature Preserve has been vandalized. Mike M. has taken it home to work on it.
We will begin installing the cable in the back and start on the wheel chair entrance in the front. The rocks have been ordered and will be installed this summer.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
July 4, Race and Dunk Tank
July 16-24, Adopt a Highway Clean up week
August 10, CHAT picnic Rapid River pavilion. 6:00 p.m.
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
June 8, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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NEED VOLUNTEERS TO RING BELL ON JUNE 10TH
In Attendance: Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Allan Stotz,
Guests: Rane Castor, Megan Crow, Morgan Gerou, Leslie Stanek Nault, Payton Nault, Sylvia Nault
Minutes: June 1: Approved: L.M. – A.S.
Treasurer’s Report: Same, (but more $ have been turned in.) B.C. – M.L.
Correspondence: 1. Letter from Daily Press for advertising; 2. “In Shape” from Pathways: to start a Health/Fitness program here for handicapped in Delta County to help to keep them in shape, asking for our support in donations either in cash or slightly used running shoes etc., 3. Lacy Lauzon on update of iPad program.
Discussions and Motions:
1. We have been asked to ring the bell at Gladstone Super Valu/Pat’s IGA, Friday, June 10, 10AM – 8PM. NEED VOLUNTEERS! Let me know if you can help. This will be for the Salvation Army’s summer program scholarships. (err, don’t say “Merry Christmas” as a greeting. Ha ha.) Sign-up sheet attached. We have two openings left, but feel free to join in with someone else. It’s more fun when you have someone to talk to.
2. The 4th of July committee report, Walmart has donated $50 to help with buying water bottles. That will put or total so far at $2300 in race sponsorships. Ken got 24 signs for Mary for a starter. The Dunk Tank will be back in its old location by the Harbor Master’s office.
3. Rapid River Back Pack Program: Is over for the school year. We received a donation for $100 from Rapid River “Red Nose Day” for the Back Pack Program.
4. The Roses: Lou found some replacement roses in Green Bay. Look for information soon on a “planting day”.
5. Dunk Tank: The upcoming 8th grade class is fundraising for their trip to Washington D.C. and would like to use the dunk tank at the Gus Macker basketball tournament this Saturday and Sunday. Our club will donate the use of the tank for free. A.S. – P.A. Ken will help them set it up this week end.
5. That we spend $19.88 to advertise our service to the area since 1988 in the Daily Press. B.C. – P.A.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
June 22, 4th of July meeting at 6:45 a.m.
June 22, Lacy Lauzon, ISD update on iPad program.
July 4, Race and Dunk Tank
August 10, CHAT picnic Rapid River pavilion. 6:00 p.m.
June 8, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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NEED VOLUNTEERS TO RING BELL ON JUNE 10TH
In Attendance: Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Allan Stotz,
Guests: Rane Castor, Megan Crow, Morgan Gerou, Leslie Stanek Nault, Payton Nault, Sylvia Nault
Minutes: June 1: Approved: L.M. – A.S.
Treasurer’s Report: Same, (but more $ have been turned in.) B.C. – M.L.
Correspondence: 1. Letter from Daily Press for advertising; 2. “In Shape” from Pathways: to start a Health/Fitness program here for handicapped in Delta County to help to keep them in shape, asking for our support in donations either in cash or slightly used running shoes etc., 3. Lacy Lauzon on update of iPad program.
Discussions and Motions:
1. We have been asked to ring the bell at Gladstone Super Valu/Pat’s IGA, Friday, June 10, 10AM – 8PM. NEED VOLUNTEERS! Let me know if you can help. This will be for the Salvation Army’s summer program scholarships. (err, don’t say “Merry Christmas” as a greeting. Ha ha.) Sign-up sheet attached. We have two openings left, but feel free to join in with someone else. It’s more fun when you have someone to talk to.
2. The 4th of July committee report, Walmart has donated $50 to help with buying water bottles. That will put or total so far at $2300 in race sponsorships. Ken got 24 signs for Mary for a starter. The Dunk Tank will be back in its old location by the Harbor Master’s office.
3. Rapid River Back Pack Program: Is over for the school year. We received a donation for $100 from Rapid River “Red Nose Day” for the Back Pack Program.
4. The Roses: Lou found some replacement roses in Green Bay. Look for information soon on a “planting day”.
5. Dunk Tank: The upcoming 8th grade class is fundraising for their trip to Washington D.C. and would like to use the dunk tank at the Gus Macker basketball tournament this Saturday and Sunday. Our club will donate the use of the tank for free. A.S. – P.A. Ken will help them set it up this week end.
5. That we spend $19.88 to advertise our service to the area since 1988 in the Daily Press. B.C. – P.A.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
June 22, 4th of July meeting at 6:45 a.m.
June 22, Lacy Lauzon, ISD update on iPad program.
July 4, Race and Dunk Tank
August 10, CHAT picnic Rapid River pavilion. 6:00 p.m.
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
June 1, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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NEED VOLUNTEERS TO RING BELL ON JUNE 10TH
In Attendance: Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Allan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: May 25: Approved: L.M. – H.H.
Treasurer’s Report: Same,
Correspondence: We have been asked to ring the bell at Super Valu/ Jack’s IGA Friday, June 10, 10AM – 8PM. NEED VOLUNTEERS! Let me know if you can help. This will be for the Salvation Army’s summer program scholarships. ( err, don’t say “Merry Christmas” as a greeting) Sign-up sheet attached.
Discussions and Motions:
1. The Rapid River Key Club needs our help! They need an adult to help plant flowers on June 1 (today) in Rapid. Cara will not be able to be there. Please let Ken know if you can help! 428-2261. They are still planning on planting today since the rain seems to have stopped.
2. The 4th of July committee report: Ken was asked to represent us at the City meeting June 1st (today) at 2:00 p.m. 250 shirts ordered – grey. Walker’s finish shoot flags arrived. Howard will make shoot. 10 people have preregistered. So far we have collected $2250 in race sponsorships (whew!)
3. Rapid River Back Pack Program: This will be our last “back pack” this year. We will meet at 10 a.m. to fill the bags.
4. The Roses: We had a work bee Wednesday, the 25th, at 9:00 a.m. for 2 hours. The roses are in good shape. We may not need to water them again this year. The new roses will be in at the Grounds Nursery later on June 1st at 2:00. We will need to contact Nicole about the holes being dug.
5. Remembrance/Honor tree location has been selected. The tree will be donated by Teals Nursery.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
June 1, 4th of July meeting a City Electric Building Conference room, 2 p.m.
June 1, Planting of flowers in Rapid River 5:00 p.m.
June 2, Dunk Tank at Escanaba Jr./Sr. High School.
July 4, Race and Dunk Tank
August 10, CHAT picnic Rapid River pavilion. 6:00 p.m.
June 1, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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NEED VOLUNTEERS TO RING BELL ON JUNE 10TH
In Attendance: Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Allan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: May 25: Approved: L.M. – H.H.
Treasurer’s Report: Same,
Correspondence: We have been asked to ring the bell at Super Valu/ Jack’s IGA Friday, June 10, 10AM – 8PM. NEED VOLUNTEERS! Let me know if you can help. This will be for the Salvation Army’s summer program scholarships. ( err, don’t say “Merry Christmas” as a greeting) Sign-up sheet attached.
Discussions and Motions:
1. The Rapid River Key Club needs our help! They need an adult to help plant flowers on June 1 (today) in Rapid. Cara will not be able to be there. Please let Ken know if you can help! 428-2261. They are still planning on planting today since the rain seems to have stopped.
2. The 4th of July committee report: Ken was asked to represent us at the City meeting June 1st (today) at 2:00 p.m. 250 shirts ordered – grey. Walker’s finish shoot flags arrived. Howard will make shoot. 10 people have preregistered. So far we have collected $2250 in race sponsorships (whew!)
3. Rapid River Back Pack Program: This will be our last “back pack” this year. We will meet at 10 a.m. to fill the bags.
4. The Roses: We had a work bee Wednesday, the 25th, at 9:00 a.m. for 2 hours. The roses are in good shape. We may not need to water them again this year. The new roses will be in at the Grounds Nursery later on June 1st at 2:00. We will need to contact Nicole about the holes being dug.
5. Remembrance/Honor tree location has been selected. The tree will be donated by Teals Nursery.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
June 1, 4th of July meeting a City Electric Building Conference room, 2 p.m.
June 1, Planting of flowers in Rapid River 5:00 p.m.
June 2, Dunk Tank at Escanaba Jr./Sr. High School.
July 4, Race and Dunk Tank
August 10, CHAT picnic Rapid River pavilion. 6:00 p.m.
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
May 25, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Carol Prins, Allan Stotz
Guest Speaker: Marilyn Noble from UPCAP spoke to us about increasing our awareness of elder abuse. Each year, hundreds of thousands of older persons are abused, neglected, and exploited. In addition, elders throughout the United States lose an estimated $2.6 billion or more annually due to elder financial abuse and exploitation, funds that could have been used to pay for basic needs such as housing, food, and medical care. Unfortunately, no one is immune to abuse, neglect, and exploitation. It occurs in every demographic, and can happen to anyone—a family member, a neighbor, even you. Yet it is estimated that only about one in five of those crimes are ever discovered. Because the “Baby Boomers” are “becoming of age”, there is concern of this problem increasing. She helped us to become aware of signs indicating this, and let us know of the “2-1-1” phone number to use if we had any concerns or observances. 2-1-1 is the free, 24/7, easy to remember and confidential number that links people with the human services they need.
Minutes: May 11: Approved: L.K. – M.M.
Treasurer’s Report: Same, Approved: A.S. – S.H.
Correspondence: We have Sweetgrass Championship Golf Tournament tickets available. The Island Resort asked us to sell tickets valid for all three days, June 24-26, for $10. Our club is allowed to keep the $10 as a donation from the Island Resort. All they want is a good crowd in attendance. Ticket holders present will be eligible for daily drawings of over $2,000 in prizes given away each day. Ken has the tickets available for you to sell or buy yourself. Remember, our club keeps the purchase price as a fund raiser. Contact him by email [email protected] or at 428-2261.
Discussions and Motions:
1. The Rapid River Key Club needs our help! They need an adult to help plant flowers on June 1 in Rapid. Cara will not be able to be there. Please let Ken know if you can help! 428-2261.
2. The 4th of July committee report: Ken was asked to represent us at the City meeting June 1st at 2:00 p.m. We were told that we will be able to set up the Dunk Tank in our regular location by the Harbor Master’s office. Jobs are being assigned for the race. It was decided that we should have a “finish line/chute” for the walkers also. Marilyn will line up 8 “dunkees” for ½ hour shifts from 1-5 p.m.
3. Rapid River Back Pack Program: The Rapid River Post Office’s food drive’s food has been added to our supplies. This could be our last week distributing backpacks. Next year we will be including the Gladstone Schools. We will have a busy summer planning!
4. The Roses: We had a work bee Wednesday, the 25th, at 9:00 a.m. The new roses will be in at the Grounds Nursery later on June 1st at 2:00
Ken Benson, Secretary.
June 1, 4th of July meeting a City Electric Building Conference room, 2 p.m.
June 2, Dunk Tank at Escanaba Jr./Sr. High School.
July 4, Race and Dunk Tank
May 25, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Carol Prins, Allan Stotz
Guest Speaker: Marilyn Noble from UPCAP spoke to us about increasing our awareness of elder abuse. Each year, hundreds of thousands of older persons are abused, neglected, and exploited. In addition, elders throughout the United States lose an estimated $2.6 billion or more annually due to elder financial abuse and exploitation, funds that could have been used to pay for basic needs such as housing, food, and medical care. Unfortunately, no one is immune to abuse, neglect, and exploitation. It occurs in every demographic, and can happen to anyone—a family member, a neighbor, even you. Yet it is estimated that only about one in five of those crimes are ever discovered. Because the “Baby Boomers” are “becoming of age”, there is concern of this problem increasing. She helped us to become aware of signs indicating this, and let us know of the “2-1-1” phone number to use if we had any concerns or observances. 2-1-1 is the free, 24/7, easy to remember and confidential number that links people with the human services they need.
Minutes: May 11: Approved: L.K. – M.M.
Treasurer’s Report: Same, Approved: A.S. – S.H.
Correspondence: We have Sweetgrass Championship Golf Tournament tickets available. The Island Resort asked us to sell tickets valid for all three days, June 24-26, for $10. Our club is allowed to keep the $10 as a donation from the Island Resort. All they want is a good crowd in attendance. Ticket holders present will be eligible for daily drawings of over $2,000 in prizes given away each day. Ken has the tickets available for you to sell or buy yourself. Remember, our club keeps the purchase price as a fund raiser. Contact him by email [email protected] or at 428-2261.
Discussions and Motions:
1. The Rapid River Key Club needs our help! They need an adult to help plant flowers on June 1 in Rapid. Cara will not be able to be there. Please let Ken know if you can help! 428-2261.
2. The 4th of July committee report: Ken was asked to represent us at the City meeting June 1st at 2:00 p.m. We were told that we will be able to set up the Dunk Tank in our regular location by the Harbor Master’s office. Jobs are being assigned for the race. It was decided that we should have a “finish line/chute” for the walkers also. Marilyn will line up 8 “dunkees” for ½ hour shifts from 1-5 p.m.
3. Rapid River Back Pack Program: The Rapid River Post Office’s food drive’s food has been added to our supplies. This could be our last week distributing backpacks. Next year we will be including the Gladstone Schools. We will have a busy summer planning!
4. The Roses: We had a work bee Wednesday, the 25th, at 9:00 a.m. The new roses will be in at the Grounds Nursery later on June 1st at 2:00
Ken Benson, Secretary.
June 1, 4th of July meeting a City Electric Building Conference room, 2 p.m.
June 2, Dunk Tank at Escanaba Jr./Sr. High School.
July 4, Race and Dunk Tank
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
May 18, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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Welcome back Lou Martin!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Tracey Depuydt, Howard Haulotte, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Lori Neurohr, Allan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: May 11: Approved: T.D. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved: L.N. – L.M.
Correspondence: City of Gladstone notice of 4th of July meeting, Electric Building Conference Room, 2:00, on June 1st.
Discussions and Motions:
1. BBQ Report: We took in $6001.19 with a profit around $3600 after all bills are in.
2. Rapid River Back Pack Program: The Rapid River Post Office had its food drive last week end and distribute their food to the Rapid River Lutheran Church. The Lutheran Church donated what they thought we could use to our program. We will meet Friday at noon to sort through the extra food to see where we stand in relation to the remainder of the school year.
3. Firecracker 5 mile: Mary reported on the watch and display timers. Matt Houle is able to purchase them for us. This was approved. A.S. – Marilyn A. We still have to research the battery operative option. It looks quite expensive since the unit works on110 volts. There will be a “4th meeting” next Wednesday morning at 6:45 a.m.
4. The Dunk Tank has been requested for June 2 by the Escanaba Junior/Senior High School. It still needs some repair, but it will be ready by then.
5. The Roses: We will have a work bee next Wednesday, the 25th, at 9:00 a.m. The new roses will be in at the Grounds Nursery later in June.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
May 25, 4th of July Committee meeting 6:45 a.m. before the regular meeting.
May 25, Marilyn, UPCAP, Elder Abuse
June 1, 4th of July meeting a City Electric Building Conference room, 2 p.m.
June 2, Dunk Tank at Escanaba Jr./Sr. High School.
July 4, Race and Dunk Tank
May 18, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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Welcome back Lou Martin!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Tracey Depuydt, Howard Haulotte, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Lori Neurohr, Allan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: May 11: Approved: T.D. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved: L.N. – L.M.
Correspondence: City of Gladstone notice of 4th of July meeting, Electric Building Conference Room, 2:00, on June 1st.
Discussions and Motions:
1. BBQ Report: We took in $6001.19 with a profit around $3600 after all bills are in.
2. Rapid River Back Pack Program: The Rapid River Post Office had its food drive last week end and distribute their food to the Rapid River Lutheran Church. The Lutheran Church donated what they thought we could use to our program. We will meet Friday at noon to sort through the extra food to see where we stand in relation to the remainder of the school year.
3. Firecracker 5 mile: Mary reported on the watch and display timers. Matt Houle is able to purchase them for us. This was approved. A.S. – Marilyn A. We still have to research the battery operative option. It looks quite expensive since the unit works on110 volts. There will be a “4th meeting” next Wednesday morning at 6:45 a.m.
4. The Dunk Tank has been requested for June 2 by the Escanaba Junior/Senior High School. It still needs some repair, but it will be ready by then.
5. The Roses: We will have a work bee next Wednesday, the 25th, at 9:00 a.m. The new roses will be in at the Grounds Nursery later in June.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
May 25, 4th of July Committee meeting 6:45 a.m. before the regular meeting.
May 25, Marilyn, UPCAP, Elder Abuse
June 1, 4th of July meeting a City Electric Building Conference room, 2 p.m.
June 2, Dunk Tank at Escanaba Jr./Sr. High School.
July 4, Race and Dunk Tank
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
May 11, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Carol Prins, Allan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: April 27: Approved: T.T. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: Partial report, all figures not in.
Correspondence: Request from Rapid River 5th Grade for funds to go to Clear Lake; Donation from Rapid River American Legion for the Back Pack Program; We also received a thank you from the Youth in Government students.
Discussions and Motions:
1. BBQ Report: At the moment we have an incomplete report. But overall it did not go as well as expected. The wind was cold and cooled off the chicken preventing it from reaching required temperature. The turnout was less than the tickets sold. As a group we decided that we should only have one BBQ in the fall and discontinue or Spring one. More information will follow next week. We would like to thank both our Key Clubs for their assistance and a huge thank you goes to the Rapid River Key Club for how they aided us on Saturday.
2. Rapid River Back Pack Program: We will pack the 20 bags this Friday at 1:00 p.m. Letters for assistance have gone out to the Rapid River community. We received a donation of $25 from the Rapid River American Legion.
3. Firecracker 5 mile: Sponsorships are still continuing to come in. We probably will raise about $2000 before the race begins. We also want to get a better location for the Dunk Tank on the 4th. We also decided to not participate in the parade.
4. T.T. – Marilyn A. It was moved that we donate up to $375.00 to the Rapid River 5th Grade trip to Clear Lake. They will be leaving tomorrow, Thursday. Mike discovered that their need was $325.00, which was our final donation.
5. Mike reported on the World Robotics Competition which Gladstone competed in. There were 4 fields of competition and Gladstone placed 8th in their field and finally 50th in the world. Congratulations for an excellent showing.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
May 25, 4th of July Committee meeting before the regular meeting.
May 25, Marilyn, UPCAP, Elder Abuse
July 4, Race and Dunk Tank
May 11, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Carol Prins, Allan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: April 27: Approved: T.T. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: Partial report, all figures not in.
Correspondence: Request from Rapid River 5th Grade for funds to go to Clear Lake; Donation from Rapid River American Legion for the Back Pack Program; We also received a thank you from the Youth in Government students.
Discussions and Motions:
1. BBQ Report: At the moment we have an incomplete report. But overall it did not go as well as expected. The wind was cold and cooled off the chicken preventing it from reaching required temperature. The turnout was less than the tickets sold. As a group we decided that we should only have one BBQ in the fall and discontinue or Spring one. More information will follow next week. We would like to thank both our Key Clubs for their assistance and a huge thank you goes to the Rapid River Key Club for how they aided us on Saturday.
2. Rapid River Back Pack Program: We will pack the 20 bags this Friday at 1:00 p.m. Letters for assistance have gone out to the Rapid River community. We received a donation of $25 from the Rapid River American Legion.
3. Firecracker 5 mile: Sponsorships are still continuing to come in. We probably will raise about $2000 before the race begins. We also want to get a better location for the Dunk Tank on the 4th. We also decided to not participate in the parade.
4. T.T. – Marilyn A. It was moved that we donate up to $375.00 to the Rapid River 5th Grade trip to Clear Lake. They will be leaving tomorrow, Thursday. Mike discovered that their need was $325.00, which was our final donation.
5. Mike reported on the World Robotics Competition which Gladstone competed in. There were 4 fields of competition and Gladstone placed 8th in their field and finally 50th in the world. Congratulations for an excellent showing.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
May 25, 4th of July Committee meeting before the regular meeting.
May 25, Marilyn, UPCAP, Elder Abuse
July 4, Race and Dunk Tank
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
May 4, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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BBQ this Saturday!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Carol Prins, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: April 27: Approved: M.M. – S.H.
Treasurer’s Report: S.H. – M.A.
Correspondence: Circle K District Governor seeking funds. Thank you from Rapid River Key Club.
Discussions and Motions:
1. BBQ Plans: At the moment 508 tickets are sold. We ordered 640 half chickens to cover for future sales and “walk ins”. We will be shorthanded outside cooking this year. Since our new charcoal burns hotter, we will be starting our fires around 8:00 and using our roaster pans for extra “warming ovens”. We will be washing/wrapping potatoes Friday starting around 3:30 p.m
2. Rapid River Back Pack Program: We will pack the 20 bags this Friday at 1:00 p.m.
3. Firecracker 5 mile: Sponsorships are still continuing to come in.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
May 7, Spring BBQ
July 4, Race and Dunk Tank
May 4, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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BBQ this Saturday!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Carol Prins, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: April 27: Approved: M.M. – S.H.
Treasurer’s Report: S.H. – M.A.
Correspondence: Circle K District Governor seeking funds. Thank you from Rapid River Key Club.
Discussions and Motions:
1. BBQ Plans: At the moment 508 tickets are sold. We ordered 640 half chickens to cover for future sales and “walk ins”. We will be shorthanded outside cooking this year. Since our new charcoal burns hotter, we will be starting our fires around 8:00 and using our roaster pans for extra “warming ovens”. We will be washing/wrapping potatoes Friday starting around 3:30 p.m
2. Rapid River Back Pack Program: We will pack the 20 bags this Friday at 1:00 p.m.
3. Firecracker 5 mile: Sponsorships are still continuing to come in.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
May 7, Spring BBQ
July 4, Race and Dunk Tank
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
April 27, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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Please sell BBQ tickets!
We need the initial count by Monday for ordering purposes!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Mary LaFave, Carol Prins, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guests: Josh Myers, Lisa Myers
Minutes: April 20: Approved: T.T. – A.S.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Wells Sports Complex, seeking a donation.
Discussions and Motions:
1. Josh Myers presented his Boy Scout Eagle Project of building a stairway down to the river at Pioneer Trail Park. Our Club voted to support his project with a $200 donation. M.L. – Marilyn A.
2. Rapid River Back Pack Program: We will pack the 22 bags this Friday at 1:00 p.m.
3. Firecracker 5 mile: Sponsorships are continuing to come in. We now have donations of $1450 to sponsor our race and have their group printed on the back of our T- Shirts. Mary has ordered a hand-held one for our timers and is in the process of procuring a larger one on a tripod to be mounted at the finish line.
4. BBQ: Ticket sales are very slow. At the moment we only have 51 tickets reported sold! PLEASE SELL TICKETS! I need a count by Monday to make our initial chicken order which I will updated on Wednesday. H E L P !
5. We had our Highway Clean Up last Thursday. 8 of us picked up 21 bags in 1 and ½ hours.
6. We voted to donate the amount budgeted for the Mix and Mingle Formal Community Event. T.T - A.S. When Mike gets back, he will research the amount and send the check.
7. Nature Preserve: Mike A. was able to get several hundred feet of cable donated for the project.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
May 7, Spring BBQ
July 4, Race and Dunk Tank
April 27, 2016
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
Please sell BBQ tickets!
We need the initial count by Monday for ordering purposes!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Mary LaFave, Carol Prins, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guests: Josh Myers, Lisa Myers
Minutes: April 20: Approved: T.T. – A.S.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Wells Sports Complex, seeking a donation.
Discussions and Motions:
1. Josh Myers presented his Boy Scout Eagle Project of building a stairway down to the river at Pioneer Trail Park. Our Club voted to support his project with a $200 donation. M.L. – Marilyn A.
2. Rapid River Back Pack Program: We will pack the 22 bags this Friday at 1:00 p.m.
3. Firecracker 5 mile: Sponsorships are continuing to come in. We now have donations of $1450 to sponsor our race and have their group printed on the back of our T- Shirts. Mary has ordered a hand-held one for our timers and is in the process of procuring a larger one on a tripod to be mounted at the finish line.
4. BBQ: Ticket sales are very slow. At the moment we only have 51 tickets reported sold! PLEASE SELL TICKETS! I need a count by Monday to make our initial chicken order which I will updated on Wednesday. H E L P !
5. We had our Highway Clean Up last Thursday. 8 of us picked up 21 bags in 1 and ½ hours.
6. We voted to donate the amount budgeted for the Mix and Mingle Formal Community Event. T.T - A.S. When Mike gets back, he will research the amount and send the check.
7. Nature Preserve: Mike A. was able to get several hundred feet of cable donated for the project.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
May 7, Spring BBQ
July 4, Race and Dunk Tank
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
April 20, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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Adopt a Highway clean up, Thursday, 5:00 p.m.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lori Neurohr, Carol Prins, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guests: Lisa Thomas, Olivia Capodilupo, Natakie Hansen, Mackenna Hanson, Mathew Jewell, Maxwell La Cosse, Emily Parker, Charlotte Str om
Minutes: April 13: Approved: M.M. – L.K.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved, Marilyn A. – A.S.
Correspondence:
Discussions and Motions:
1. The new Gladstone Key Club Officers introduced themselves to the club along with Mathew Jewell, Maxwell La Cosse, from Mid Pen Key Club, who were raising money to go to the Key Club International Convention. Our club donated $600 towards their goal.
2. Rapid River Back Pack Program: We will pack the 22 bags this Friday at 1:00 p.m.
3. Firecracker 5 mile: Sponsorships are continuing to come in. We discussed getting a new large numbered timer to be placed at the finish line for the runners plus a new hand-held one for our timers.
4. The Gladstone Robotics did very well in the State Finals and will be going to the Nationals in St. Louis, MO. at the end of April.
5. BBQ: We received a $100 gift card donation from Walmart and a 10% discount card from Gordon’s Food Service. Since we get the major part of our supplies and food from them, the 10% will add up and definitely help our fund raising. We decided to attach fliers to the carry out bags announcing our Tree of Lights. We will also have the Tree of Lights sign up.
6. We will have our Highway Clean Up: Thursday, April 21st, at the Happy Rock Shell Station.
7. We will sponsor the AKtion club Thursday at the Bonifas Fine Arts Center.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
April 21, 12:00 noon, AKtion Club at the Bonifas Art Center.
April 21, Adopt a Highway at 5:00 p.m. at the Happy Rock Shell Station.
May 7, Spring BBQ
April 20, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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Adopt a Highway clean up, Thursday, 5:00 p.m.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lori Neurohr, Carol Prins, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guests: Lisa Thomas, Olivia Capodilupo, Natakie Hansen, Mackenna Hanson, Mathew Jewell, Maxwell La Cosse, Emily Parker, Charlotte Str om
Minutes: April 13: Approved: M.M. – L.K.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved, Marilyn A. – A.S.
Correspondence:
Discussions and Motions:
1. The new Gladstone Key Club Officers introduced themselves to the club along with Mathew Jewell, Maxwell La Cosse, from Mid Pen Key Club, who were raising money to go to the Key Club International Convention. Our club donated $600 towards their goal.
2. Rapid River Back Pack Program: We will pack the 22 bags this Friday at 1:00 p.m.
3. Firecracker 5 mile: Sponsorships are continuing to come in. We discussed getting a new large numbered timer to be placed at the finish line for the runners plus a new hand-held one for our timers.
4. The Gladstone Robotics did very well in the State Finals and will be going to the Nationals in St. Louis, MO. at the end of April.
5. BBQ: We received a $100 gift card donation from Walmart and a 10% discount card from Gordon’s Food Service. Since we get the major part of our supplies and food from them, the 10% will add up and definitely help our fund raising. We decided to attach fliers to the carry out bags announcing our Tree of Lights. We will also have the Tree of Lights sign up.
6. We will have our Highway Clean Up: Thursday, April 21st, at the Happy Rock Shell Station.
7. We will sponsor the AKtion club Thursday at the Bonifas Fine Arts Center.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
April 21, 12:00 noon, AKtion Club at the Bonifas Art Center.
April 21, Adopt a Highway at 5:00 p.m. at the Happy Rock Shell Station.
May 7, Spring BBQ
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
April 13, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Tracey Depuydt, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Alan Stotz,
Minutes: April 6: Approved A.S. – P.A.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Email from Melissa about bringing some girls to out Highway Clean-up.
Discussions and Motions:
1. We met this week at the Memorial United Methodist Church. Next week’s meeting: Back at the 1st Lutheran Church.
2. Rapid River Back Pack Program: We did it early this week due to a Robotics trip. 22 meals, but we are having trouble getting the back packs back. We received an $100 gift card from Walmart
3. Firecracker 5 mile: Things are progressing well. Ken instructed to contact Alan Nault and Tom McLaughlin.
4. It was moved that we donate an additional $500 to the Robotics team as was put into our budget if they made it to the finals. T.D. – A.S.
4. BBQ: We passed out more tickets this morning. Need to get tickets to Key Clubs and Robotics students.
5. We will have our Highway Clean Up: Thursday, April 21st, at the Happy Rock Shell Station.
Discussed Melissa’s email and want to make sure she remembers the new Kiwanis policy of 2 adult chaperones needed. Peggy Austin volunteered to house a pizza party afterword for the workers.
6. We discussed emails coming in on our website that have not been picked up. It seems as there are at least 3 requests that have to be looked at.
7. We need to fill the position of “Membership Committee Chair”.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
April 20, New Gladstone Key Club officers visiting plus Max and Matthew from Mid Pen also.
April 21, 12:00 noon, AKtion Club at the Bonifas Art Center.
April 21, Adopt a Highway at 5;00 p.m. at the Happy Rock Shell Station.
May 7, Spring BBQ
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
April 13, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Tracey Depuydt, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Alan Stotz,
Minutes: April 6: Approved A.S. – P.A.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Email from Melissa about bringing some girls to out Highway Clean-up.
Discussions and Motions:
1. We met this week at the Memorial United Methodist Church. Next week’s meeting: Back at the 1st Lutheran Church.
2. Rapid River Back Pack Program: We did it early this week due to a Robotics trip. 22 meals, but we are having trouble getting the back packs back. We received an $100 gift card from Walmart
3. Firecracker 5 mile: Things are progressing well. Ken instructed to contact Alan Nault and Tom McLaughlin.
4. It was moved that we donate an additional $500 to the Robotics team as was put into our budget if they made it to the finals. T.D. – A.S.
4. BBQ: We passed out more tickets this morning. Need to get tickets to Key Clubs and Robotics students.
5. We will have our Highway Clean Up: Thursday, April 21st, at the Happy Rock Shell Station.
Discussed Melissa’s email and want to make sure she remembers the new Kiwanis policy of 2 adult chaperones needed. Peggy Austin volunteered to house a pizza party afterword for the workers.
6. We discussed emails coming in on our website that have not been picked up. It seems as there are at least 3 requests that have to be looked at.
7. We need to fill the position of “Membership Committee Chair”.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
April 20, New Gladstone Key Club officers visiting plus Max and Matthew from Mid Pen also.
April 21, 12:00 noon, AKtion Club at the Bonifas Art Center.
April 21, Adopt a Highway at 5;00 p.m. at the Happy Rock Shell Station.
May 7, Spring BBQ
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
April 6, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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WE WILL MEET AT THE MEMORIAL UNTED METHODIST CHURCH NEXT WEEK, APRIL 13. USE THE BACK DOOR.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Tracey Depuydt, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Carol Prins, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: March 23: Approved L.K. – A.S.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Letters from K Club students requesting funds for Key Club ICON.
Discussions and Motions:
1. Next week’s meeting: Due to the 1st Lutheran Church hosting HATI next week, we will meet at the Memorial United Methodist Church on Lake Shore Drive. Please use the back entrance. We will meet in the “Stained Glass Room” just past the kitchen.
2. Rapid River Back Pack Program: We gave out a week’s worth of items last time, including a loaf of bread because of spring break.
3. Firecracker 5 mile: We have been getting sponsors for the back of our shirt. We have about 5 already. We are now trying to locate “the big clock” used at other races. We would also like to have a separate “Finish Line” for the “walkers” to lesson the confusion.
4. BBQ: We passed out tickets this morning. Brenda and John distributed posters in town and delivered tickets to the City, Darmogray and Super Valu.
5. We will have our Highway Clean Up: Thursday, April 21st, at the Happy Rock Shell Station.
6. We discussed the two letters from the Key Club students about helping them with funds for their ICON trip. Two of the students are from the Mid Pen Key Club, and one was from Gladstone Key Club. We would like them to come to one of our meetings and present their requests in person. Since our treasurer, Mike, was not present we could not look up past practices. It was suggested that we might give $300 to the two Mid Pen students and $400 to our Gladstone student, (H.H. – Marilyn A.) but that we wait for our treasurer and the student’s appearance before we finalize it.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
April 7, 12:00 noon, AKtion Club at the Bonifas Art Center.
April 20, New Gladstone Key Club officers visiting
April 21, Adopt a Highway at 5;00 p.m. at the Happy Rock Shell Station.
May 7, Spring BBQ
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
April 6, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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WE WILL MEET AT THE MEMORIAL UNTED METHODIST CHURCH NEXT WEEK, APRIL 13. USE THE BACK DOOR.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Tracey Depuydt, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Carol Prins, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: March 23: Approved L.K. – A.S.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Letters from K Club students requesting funds for Key Club ICON.
Discussions and Motions:
1. Next week’s meeting: Due to the 1st Lutheran Church hosting HATI next week, we will meet at the Memorial United Methodist Church on Lake Shore Drive. Please use the back entrance. We will meet in the “Stained Glass Room” just past the kitchen.
2. Rapid River Back Pack Program: We gave out a week’s worth of items last time, including a loaf of bread because of spring break.
3. Firecracker 5 mile: We have been getting sponsors for the back of our shirt. We have about 5 already. We are now trying to locate “the big clock” used at other races. We would also like to have a separate “Finish Line” for the “walkers” to lesson the confusion.
4. BBQ: We passed out tickets this morning. Brenda and John distributed posters in town and delivered tickets to the City, Darmogray and Super Valu.
5. We will have our Highway Clean Up: Thursday, April 21st, at the Happy Rock Shell Station.
6. We discussed the two letters from the Key Club students about helping them with funds for their ICON trip. Two of the students are from the Mid Pen Key Club, and one was from Gladstone Key Club. We would like them to come to one of our meetings and present their requests in person. Since our treasurer, Mike, was not present we could not look up past practices. It was suggested that we might give $300 to the two Mid Pen students and $400 to our Gladstone student, (H.H. – Marilyn A.) but that we wait for our treasurer and the student’s appearance before we finalize it.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
April 7, 12:00 noon, AKtion Club at the Bonifas Art Center.
April 20, New Gladstone Key Club officers visiting
April 21, Adopt a Highway at 5;00 p.m. at the Happy Rock Shell Station.
May 7, Spring BBQ
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
March 23, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Tracey Depuydt, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Carol Prins, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: March 16: Approved H.H. – L.K.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved A.S. – Marilyn A.
Correspondence: City of Gladstone – 4th of July contracts; International Foundation,
Discussions and Motions:
1. Rapid River Back Pack Program: Wednesday at 12:00 noon this week. We meet at the Rapid River Elementary office.
2. Mid-winter Conference, We had 5 members present. We were the only Club in the U.P. to become a “Distinguished Club”. Each of the 5 gave a small report. James Slater from Houghton area was elected new Lt. Gov. for the U.P. Division 10.
3. Robotics: The tournament was held at Escanaba H.S. last week end. Gladstone Robotics team, (Bravebots) came in first in individual competition and in team competition. We had about 5 or 6 volunteers working there.
4. Firecracker 5 mile: Mary handed out fliers for the race. She’s had 500 made.
5. We could have a booth at the Home and Garden Show, but would have to have it manned 17 hours. At the moment there is not enough interest shown to do it, but rather have an event to attract the people.
6. Ken made up tickets and signs for the BBQ in May.
7. Brenda gave the dates for Highway Clean Up: April 16 -24, July 16-24, and Sept. 24- Oct. 2.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
April 16-24, Adopt a Highway
May 7, Spring BBQ
March 23, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Tracey Depuydt, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Carol Prins, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: March 16: Approved H.H. – L.K.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved A.S. – Marilyn A.
Correspondence: City of Gladstone – 4th of July contracts; International Foundation,
Discussions and Motions:
1. Rapid River Back Pack Program: Wednesday at 12:00 noon this week. We meet at the Rapid River Elementary office.
2. Mid-winter Conference, We had 5 members present. We were the only Club in the U.P. to become a “Distinguished Club”. Each of the 5 gave a small report. James Slater from Houghton area was elected new Lt. Gov. for the U.P. Division 10.
3. Robotics: The tournament was held at Escanaba H.S. last week end. Gladstone Robotics team, (Bravebots) came in first in individual competition and in team competition. We had about 5 or 6 volunteers working there.
4. Firecracker 5 mile: Mary handed out fliers for the race. She’s had 500 made.
5. We could have a booth at the Home and Garden Show, but would have to have it manned 17 hours. At the moment there is not enough interest shown to do it, but rather have an event to attract the people.
6. Ken made up tickets and signs for the BBQ in May.
7. Brenda gave the dates for Highway Clean Up: April 16 -24, July 16-24, and Sept. 24- Oct. 2.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
April 16-24, Adopt a Highway
May 7, Spring BBQ
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
March 16, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, , Alan Stotz,
Minutes: March 2: Approved A.S. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: None.
Correspondence: Thank you from Salvation Army, Bid from The Grounds Nursery for roses for rhe highway and labor, Welcome Newborns.
Discussions and Motions:
1. Rapid River Back Pack Program: Thursday, 1:30 this week and Wednesday next week due to spring break. We meet at the Rapid River Elementary office.
2. Mid-winter Conference, Saturday March 19, from 8:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. The $20 registration this week, but the late registration will be $30. We would like to have a good representation from our club. We talked about our “basket” containing Homemade Maple Syrup, Sayklly’s candies. Our Club will pay the registration fee for those attending. More information will be attached to this email.
3. Robotics: The tournament at Escanaba H.S. to be held March 17-19. We suggest you volunteer to help. It’s a great experience. You can call Mike to sign you up at 474 3582 or Community Action/RSVP at 786 7080.
4. Firecracker 5 mile: When Howard was getting advertising for the back of the shirts, he came across the suggestion to give anyone who donates $250 for an ad on the back of the shirt a free shirt and a registration to run in the race. Approved, H.H. – L.K.
5. We accepted the bid for roses from The Grounds Nursery of 7 roses at $26 per rose. L.K. – H.H. But we rejected the bid for installing them at $18 per hour. We will install them ourselves.
6. Ken was instructed to check with the other 4 clubs about putting up a booth for membership in the Kiwanis Home and garden Show in April. Ken was instructed to get promotional material to hand out and to investigate “E Clubs”.
7. Marilyn and Ken reported on the Key Club Convention. Everything went smoothly.
8. Ken was instructed to make up tickets and signs for the BBQ in May.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
March 17-19, Robotics tournament at Escanaba H.S.
March 19, Mid-Winter Kiwanis Conference, 8:00 – 3:00
May 8, Spring BBQ
March 16, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, , Alan Stotz,
Minutes: March 2: Approved A.S. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: None.
Correspondence: Thank you from Salvation Army, Bid from The Grounds Nursery for roses for rhe highway and labor, Welcome Newborns.
Discussions and Motions:
1. Rapid River Back Pack Program: Thursday, 1:30 this week and Wednesday next week due to spring break. We meet at the Rapid River Elementary office.
2. Mid-winter Conference, Saturday March 19, from 8:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. The $20 registration this week, but the late registration will be $30. We would like to have a good representation from our club. We talked about our “basket” containing Homemade Maple Syrup, Sayklly’s candies. Our Club will pay the registration fee for those attending. More information will be attached to this email.
3. Robotics: The tournament at Escanaba H.S. to be held March 17-19. We suggest you volunteer to help. It’s a great experience. You can call Mike to sign you up at 474 3582 or Community Action/RSVP at 786 7080.
4. Firecracker 5 mile: When Howard was getting advertising for the back of the shirts, he came across the suggestion to give anyone who donates $250 for an ad on the back of the shirt a free shirt and a registration to run in the race. Approved, H.H. – L.K.
5. We accepted the bid for roses from The Grounds Nursery of 7 roses at $26 per rose. L.K. – H.H. But we rejected the bid for installing them at $18 per hour. We will install them ourselves.
6. Ken was instructed to check with the other 4 clubs about putting up a booth for membership in the Kiwanis Home and garden Show in April. Ken was instructed to get promotional material to hand out and to investigate “E Clubs”.
7. Marilyn and Ken reported on the Key Club Convention. Everything went smoothly.
8. Ken was instructed to make up tickets and signs for the BBQ in May.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
March 17-19, Robotics tournament at Escanaba H.S.
March 19, Mid-Winter Kiwanis Conference, 8:00 – 3:00
May 8, Spring BBQ
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
March 2, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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Megan Deacon Service Dog Fund Raiser, Sat. 9-1, GHS $7
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz,
Minutes: February 24: Approved H.H. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved, Marilyn A. – H.H.
Correspondence: Michigan Kiwanis Thanking us and giving us a copy of George Kanyuh’s Michigan State Police Academy’s application. Suggesting that we have him for a speaker after he has finished the training session. Also an application from the city for a 4th of July parade permit.
Discussions and Motions:
1. Rapid River Back Pack Program: Friday, 1:30 ant Rapid River Elementary office. We are beginning to explore setting up this program in the Gladstone Schools also.
2. A reminder that Megan Deacon, daughter of Beth Deacon, is having their fund raiser this Saturday. The family is required to fundraise $15,000 before Megan can receive her service dog. There will be a pancakes, French toast sticks, sausage links, scrambled eggs, hash browns, fruit, and bake sale on March 6th, 9 am to 1 pm at the Gladstone High School on M-35. There will also be a raffle, silent auction and a 50/50 drawing. $7.00 a ticket 5 and under, free. They will be selling T-Shirts for $10.
3. Mid-winter Conference, Saturday March 19, from 8:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. The $20 registration this week, but the late registration will be $30. We would like to have a good representation from our club. Also, they would like for each club to make a “basket” for the drawing that represents our area. More information will be attached to this email.
4. Robotics: The tournament at Escanaba H.S. to be held March 17-19. We suggest you volunteer to help. It’s a great experience. You can call Mike to sign you up at 474 3582 or Community Action/RSVP at 786 7080.
5. Webinar: After viewing the webinar, The suggestion has come up to hold a joint membership drive event with the other 3 clubs in our area, enabling the prospective member a choice of time and location that best fits them.
6. Firecracker 5 mile: Mary presented fliers and a registration form were presented for approval. After correction the were approved. We have permission to have sponsors on the back of the shirt. We need a person to follow and possibly lead the “walkers” group.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
March 6, Service Dog fund raiser. 9a.m.-3p.m.
March 17-19 Robotics tournament at Escanaba H.S.
March 19 Mid-Winter Kiwanis Conference, 8:00 – 3:00
May 8, Spring BBQ
March 2, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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Megan Deacon Service Dog Fund Raiser, Sat. 9-1, GHS $7
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Alan Stotz,
Minutes: February 24: Approved H.H. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved, Marilyn A. – H.H.
Correspondence: Michigan Kiwanis Thanking us and giving us a copy of George Kanyuh’s Michigan State Police Academy’s application. Suggesting that we have him for a speaker after he has finished the training session. Also an application from the city for a 4th of July parade permit.
Discussions and Motions:
1. Rapid River Back Pack Program: Friday, 1:30 ant Rapid River Elementary office. We are beginning to explore setting up this program in the Gladstone Schools also.
2. A reminder that Megan Deacon, daughter of Beth Deacon, is having their fund raiser this Saturday. The family is required to fundraise $15,000 before Megan can receive her service dog. There will be a pancakes, French toast sticks, sausage links, scrambled eggs, hash browns, fruit, and bake sale on March 6th, 9 am to 1 pm at the Gladstone High School on M-35. There will also be a raffle, silent auction and a 50/50 drawing. $7.00 a ticket 5 and under, free. They will be selling T-Shirts for $10.
3. Mid-winter Conference, Saturday March 19, from 8:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. The $20 registration this week, but the late registration will be $30. We would like to have a good representation from our club. Also, they would like for each club to make a “basket” for the drawing that represents our area. More information will be attached to this email.
4. Robotics: The tournament at Escanaba H.S. to be held March 17-19. We suggest you volunteer to help. It’s a great experience. You can call Mike to sign you up at 474 3582 or Community Action/RSVP at 786 7080.
5. Webinar: After viewing the webinar, The suggestion has come up to hold a joint membership drive event with the other 3 clubs in our area, enabling the prospective member a choice of time and location that best fits them.
6. Firecracker 5 mile: Mary presented fliers and a registration form were presented for approval. After correction the were approved. We have permission to have sponsors on the back of the shirt. We need a person to follow and possibly lead the “walkers” group.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
March 6, Service Dog fund raiser. 9a.m.-3p.m.
March 17-19 Robotics tournament at Escanaba H.S.
March 19 Mid-Winter Kiwanis Conference, 8:00 – 3:00
May 8, Spring BBQ
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
February 24, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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Webnar Party at Mike Macfarlane’s March 1, 7:30 p.m.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Tracey Depuydt, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lori Neurohr, Carol Prins, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Speaker: Troy Pardon spoke to us of a fund raiser for service dog for Megan Deacon, daughter of Beth Deacon, his algebra teacher when he was a freshman. The family is required to fundraise $15,000 before Megan can receive her service dog. There will be a pancakes, French toast sticks, sausage links, scrambled eggs, hash browns, fruit, and bake sale on March 6th, 9 am to 1 pm at the Gladstone High School on M-35. There will also be a raffle, silent auction and a 50/50 drawing.
Minutes: February 17: Approved A.S. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved T.T. – B.C.
Correspondence: Webnar for membership drive Tuesday, March 1, 8 p.m.
Discussions and Motions:
1. Rapid River Back Pack Program: Friday, 1:30 ant Rapid River Elementary office.
2. Our Key Clubs “DCON”, Discussion of communique from Lisa Thomas. We will still pay $25 per student plus the expenses for Marilyn and Ken.
3. The Spring BBQ will be held on May 8th, even though the Gladstone Prom is on the same date.
4. Robotics: They have now packed up the robot for the tournament at Escanaba H.S. to be held March 17-19. We suggest you volunteer to help. It’s a great experience. You can call Mike to sign you up at 474 3582 or Community Action/RSVP at 786 7080.
5. Webnar: Mike Macfarlane offered to have us to his house so we could view it as a group. (Now, if Sherry agrees!) Mike’s address: 7656 Lake Bluff 0.5 Drive. March 1, and starts at 8:00 pm.(we should be there by 7:30). If you need directions to his house please call Mike at 474 3582 or Ken at 428 2261.
6. CHAT dance went very well. Counting them, plus Key Clubs, plus us, we had well over 60 there.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
February 26, 1:30 Back Pack program at Rapid River Schools
March 1, 8:00 Webnar at MacFarlane’s
March 17-19 Robotics tournament at Escanaba H.S.
March 19 Mid-Winter Kiwanis Conference, 8:00 – 3:00
May 8, Spring BBQ
February 24, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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Webnar Party at Mike Macfarlane’s March 1, 7:30 p.m.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Tracey Depuydt, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lori Neurohr, Carol Prins, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Speaker: Troy Pardon spoke to us of a fund raiser for service dog for Megan Deacon, daughter of Beth Deacon, his algebra teacher when he was a freshman. The family is required to fundraise $15,000 before Megan can receive her service dog. There will be a pancakes, French toast sticks, sausage links, scrambled eggs, hash browns, fruit, and bake sale on March 6th, 9 am to 1 pm at the Gladstone High School on M-35. There will also be a raffle, silent auction and a 50/50 drawing.
Minutes: February 17: Approved A.S. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved T.T. – B.C.
Correspondence: Webnar for membership drive Tuesday, March 1, 8 p.m.
Discussions and Motions:
1. Rapid River Back Pack Program: Friday, 1:30 ant Rapid River Elementary office.
2. Our Key Clubs “DCON”, Discussion of communique from Lisa Thomas. We will still pay $25 per student plus the expenses for Marilyn and Ken.
3. The Spring BBQ will be held on May 8th, even though the Gladstone Prom is on the same date.
4. Robotics: They have now packed up the robot for the tournament at Escanaba H.S. to be held March 17-19. We suggest you volunteer to help. It’s a great experience. You can call Mike to sign you up at 474 3582 or Community Action/RSVP at 786 7080.
5. Webnar: Mike Macfarlane offered to have us to his house so we could view it as a group. (Now, if Sherry agrees!) Mike’s address: 7656 Lake Bluff 0.5 Drive. March 1, and starts at 8:00 pm.(we should be there by 7:30). If you need directions to his house please call Mike at 474 3582 or Ken at 428 2261.
6. CHAT dance went very well. Counting them, plus Key Clubs, plus us, we had well over 60 there.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
February 26, 1:30 Back Pack program at Rapid River Schools
March 1, 8:00 Webnar at MacFarlane’s
March 17-19 Robotics tournament at Escanaba H.S.
March 19 Mid-Winter Kiwanis Conference, 8:00 – 3:00
May 8, Spring BBQ
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
February 17, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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Week One of Rapid River Back Pack Program
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Carol Prins, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: January 27, and February 10: Approved M.M. – A.S.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved L.K. – T.T.
Correspondence: Bay de Noc/Great Lakes Sports Fishermen Inc. Asking for a contribution for their 25th Annual Kids Fishing Day.
Discussions and Motions:
1. Rapid River Back Pack Program: Marilyn and Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Larry Kirschner and Mike Macfarlane have been quite active. Part of the group filled 23 Back Packs with enough non-perishable food items to feed the children for the week end. They visited a food pantry to research what type of items could be attained through the “Feeding America” program. They obtained a $2000 donation from the community Foundation along with 12 additional Back Packs. They continue to try to obtain the individual food items needed.
2. Our Key Clubs “DCON”, District Convention, will be held March 11th -13th at Hyatt on Main in Green Bay. Gladstone will be sending 15 students and Rapid River will be sending 28. Marilyn and Ken will be going as chaperones. We will pay $25 per student plus the expenses for Marilyn and Ken. H.H. – A.S.
3. The Spring BBQ will be held on May 8th, even though the Gladstone Prom is on the same date.
T.T. – Marilyn A.
4. Robotics: We will donate $500 to their project. Marilyn A. – H.H. If the group earns a spot in the finals we will consider and additional $500.
5. The Builders Club has begun so we will send in their $180 charter fee.
6. We will donate $100 to the 25th Annual Kids Fishing Day. A.S. – T.T.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
February 18, AKtion Club, 12:00 noon at the Bonifas Art Center
February 18, CHAT Valentine Party, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Memorial Methodist Church.
May 8, Spring BBQ
February 17, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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Week One of Rapid River Back Pack Program
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Carol Prins, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: January 27, and February 10: Approved M.M. – A.S.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved L.K. – T.T.
Correspondence: Bay de Noc/Great Lakes Sports Fishermen Inc. Asking for a contribution for their 25th Annual Kids Fishing Day.
Discussions and Motions:
1. Rapid River Back Pack Program: Marilyn and Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Larry Kirschner and Mike Macfarlane have been quite active. Part of the group filled 23 Back Packs with enough non-perishable food items to feed the children for the week end. They visited a food pantry to research what type of items could be attained through the “Feeding America” program. They obtained a $2000 donation from the community Foundation along with 12 additional Back Packs. They continue to try to obtain the individual food items needed.
2. Our Key Clubs “DCON”, District Convention, will be held March 11th -13th at Hyatt on Main in Green Bay. Gladstone will be sending 15 students and Rapid River will be sending 28. Marilyn and Ken will be going as chaperones. We will pay $25 per student plus the expenses for Marilyn and Ken. H.H. – A.S.
3. The Spring BBQ will be held on May 8th, even though the Gladstone Prom is on the same date.
T.T. – Marilyn A.
4. Robotics: We will donate $500 to their project. Marilyn A. – H.H. If the group earns a spot in the finals we will consider and additional $500.
5. The Builders Club has begun so we will send in their $180 charter fee.
6. We will donate $100 to the 25th Annual Kids Fishing Day. A.S. – T.T.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
February 18, AKtion Club, 12:00 noon at the Bonifas Art Center
February 18, CHAT Valentine Party, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Memorial Methodist Church.
May 8, Spring BBQ
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
February 10, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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We met at the Gladstone High School and toured the
Gladstone Robotics “Bravebots” program.
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Carol Prins, Alan Stotz
Program: We met with Tim Barron and some of the Robotics students for an explanation and demonstration of this year’s robotic challenge, “First Stronghold”. Because of the type of challenge this year, they are mobilizing their robot with “caterpillar” tracks which will allow them to have a lower profile. Their group this year is made up of 15 girls and 20 boys. Because of the hours put in by the students, they are discussing the possibility of earning a “Letter” for robotics. Robotics is run like a small company, and has to seek its own funding, exploration and partnerships to achieve its goal. What a marvelous program!
Minutes: None
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and Motions: None
Information:
1. Rapid River Back Pack Program: Mike Albrecht. Ken Benson, Larry Kirschner and Mike Macfarlane met at Rapid River High School Tuesday and set up a workstation and materials in the Band Room to get ready for beginning the “Back Pack” weekend food program for hungry children.
They will be meeting again at 1:00 p.m. Friday to actually fill and distribute the back backs. Each child is assigned a numbered Back Pack which will be filled with enough non-perishable food items to feed them for the week end.
2. Our Key Clubs “DCON”, District Convention, will be held March 11th -13th at Hyatt on Main in Green Bay. Gladstone will be sending 15 students and Rapid River will be sending 28. Marilyn and Ken will be going as chaperones.
3. 4th of July Race committee will also meet next week Wednesday at 6:30 a.m. since most of the members are also on the “Remembrance” committee. It was suggested that we seek additional sponsors for the race and that we check into advertising In the U.P. runner’s magazine.
4. Spring BBQ, we are looking for a date. The Rapid River prom is April 9th and Gladstone prom is May 7th. Mother’s Day is My 8th. (Food for thought!)
Ken Benson, Secretary.
February 18, AKtion Club, 12:00 noon at the Bonifas Art Center
February 18, CHAT Valentine Party, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Memorial Methodist Church.
February 10, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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We met at the Gladstone High School and toured the
Gladstone Robotics “Bravebots” program.
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Carol Prins, Alan Stotz
Program: We met with Tim Barron and some of the Robotics students for an explanation and demonstration of this year’s robotic challenge, “First Stronghold”. Because of the type of challenge this year, they are mobilizing their robot with “caterpillar” tracks which will allow them to have a lower profile. Their group this year is made up of 15 girls and 20 boys. Because of the hours put in by the students, they are discussing the possibility of earning a “Letter” for robotics. Robotics is run like a small company, and has to seek its own funding, exploration and partnerships to achieve its goal. What a marvelous program!
Minutes: None
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
Discussions and Motions: None
Information:
1. Rapid River Back Pack Program: Mike Albrecht. Ken Benson, Larry Kirschner and Mike Macfarlane met at Rapid River High School Tuesday and set up a workstation and materials in the Band Room to get ready for beginning the “Back Pack” weekend food program for hungry children.
They will be meeting again at 1:00 p.m. Friday to actually fill and distribute the back backs. Each child is assigned a numbered Back Pack which will be filled with enough non-perishable food items to feed them for the week end.
2. Our Key Clubs “DCON”, District Convention, will be held March 11th -13th at Hyatt on Main in Green Bay. Gladstone will be sending 15 students and Rapid River will be sending 28. Marilyn and Ken will be going as chaperones.
3. 4th of July Race committee will also meet next week Wednesday at 6:30 a.m. since most of the members are also on the “Remembrance” committee. It was suggested that we seek additional sponsors for the race and that we check into advertising In the U.P. runner’s magazine.
4. Spring BBQ, we are looking for a date. The Rapid River prom is April 9th and Gladstone prom is May 7th. Mother’s Day is My 8th. (Food for thought!)
Ken Benson, Secretary.
February 18, AKtion Club, 12:00 noon at the Bonifas Art Center
February 18, CHAT Valentine Party, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Memorial Methodist Church.
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
January 27, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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Our thoughts and prayers go with Mike Macfarlane today.
Mike lost his sister-in-law, Sheila Kay (Borgert) Macfarlane.
She passed away last Thursday down state
in Schoolcraft, MI. Her funeral was today.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Carol Prins, Alan Stotz
Minutes: Minutes of January 20, Approved, Marilyn A. – B.C.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Rapid River Key Club concerning DCON Funding.
Discussions and Motions:
1. “Tree of Remembrance/Honor Lights”: The committee will meet at 6:30 a.m. next Wednesday morning. We discussed next year’s options. We viewed OSF’s 2 page spread in the paper and noted that it was on Monday and not the week end (probably cheaper.) We discussed putting a bouquet in the paper for all those that contributed and helped this year’s new project; Marilyn volunteered to take care of it.
2. Rapid River Back Pack Program: Marilyn, Larry, and Ken will travel to Mid-Peninsula Schools Thursday at 1:30. Mike Macfarlane set up this meeting, but will not be able to attend due to the funeral.
3. Our Key Clubs “DCON”, District Convention, will be held March 11th -13th at Hyatt on Main in Green Bay. It was moved that we support the DCON same as in the past at $25 per student attending. Marilyn A. – A.S. It was also moved that our club pays the expenses for Marilyn and Ken who will attend as chaperones. B.C. – J.G.
4. 4th of July Race committee will also meet next week Wednesday at 6:30 a.m. since most of the members are also on the “Remembrance” committee. It was suggested that we seek additional sponsors for the race and that we check into advertising In the U.P. runner’s magazine.
5. Spring BBQ, we are looking for a date. The Rapid River prom is April 9th and Gladstone prom is May 7th. Mother’s Day is My 8th. (Food for thought!)
Ken Benson, Secretary.
February 4, AKtion Club, 12:00 noon at the Bonifas Art Center
February 18, AKtion Club, 12:00 noon at the Bonifas Art Center
February 18, CHAT Valentine Party, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Memorial Methodist Church.
January 27, 2016
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
Our thoughts and prayers go with Mike Macfarlane today.
Mike lost his sister-in-law, Sheila Kay (Borgert) Macfarlane.
She passed away last Thursday down state
in Schoolcraft, MI. Her funeral was today.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Carol Prins, Alan Stotz
Minutes: Minutes of January 20, Approved, Marilyn A. – B.C.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Rapid River Key Club concerning DCON Funding.
Discussions and Motions:
1. “Tree of Remembrance/Honor Lights”: The committee will meet at 6:30 a.m. next Wednesday morning. We discussed next year’s options. We viewed OSF’s 2 page spread in the paper and noted that it was on Monday and not the week end (probably cheaper.) We discussed putting a bouquet in the paper for all those that contributed and helped this year’s new project; Marilyn volunteered to take care of it.
2. Rapid River Back Pack Program: Marilyn, Larry, and Ken will travel to Mid-Peninsula Schools Thursday at 1:30. Mike Macfarlane set up this meeting, but will not be able to attend due to the funeral.
3. Our Key Clubs “DCON”, District Convention, will be held March 11th -13th at Hyatt on Main in Green Bay. It was moved that we support the DCON same as in the past at $25 per student attending. Marilyn A. – A.S. It was also moved that our club pays the expenses for Marilyn and Ken who will attend as chaperones. B.C. – J.G.
4. 4th of July Race committee will also meet next week Wednesday at 6:30 a.m. since most of the members are also on the “Remembrance” committee. It was suggested that we seek additional sponsors for the race and that we check into advertising In the U.P. runner’s magazine.
5. Spring BBQ, we are looking for a date. The Rapid River prom is April 9th and Gladstone prom is May 7th. Mother’s Day is My 8th. (Food for thought!)
Ken Benson, Secretary.
February 4, AKtion Club, 12:00 noon at the Bonifas Art Center
February 18, AKtion Club, 12:00 noon at the Bonifas Art Center
February 18, CHAT Valentine Party, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Memorial Methodist Church.
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
January 20, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Tracey Depuydt, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Carol Prins
Minutes: Minutes of January 13, Approved, Marilyn A. – L.K.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved. H.H. – B.C.
Correspondence: Camp Waubeek , Easter Seals.
Discussions and Motions:
1. “Tree of Remembrance/Honor Lights”: The Listings appeared in the papers last week end. The cost of printing far surpassed the income from the sale of lights. The cost of printing alone was $1,255 while we took in just $875 in donations. The total cost this year was $1980. We discussed NOT putting in forms next year, since none of those forms were used this year by the public came from the newspaper. We also discussed only using the Action Shopper and canceling the Daily Press. Over all, we were pleased with the project this year, but felt we had to reduce expenses for next year. Again:
A HUGE “THANK YOU” TO THE COMMITTEE!
2. Rapid River Back Pack Program: Mike Macfarlane and Marilyn Albrecht’s travel to Mid Pen last Friday was canceled due to the ice storm. They will reschedule for this Friday at 1:30. Our club would like to volunteer to fill the packs and help organize the program in Rapid River. The “Community Foundation for Delta County” will supply the funding. Larry discovered that Community Action purchased the food in Missouri. Maybe we can look in to the same situation here in Delta County since they run the Meals on Wheels program here.
3. We have changed our CHAT Valentine Party from February 11 to February 18 at the Memorial Methodist Church.
4. Due to the Bay Shore Kiwanis no longer supporting AKtion Club, our club will now be responsible for the AKtion Club programs every other month rather than every 3rd month as before. Thus, we will be responsible fro Aktion the month of February.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
February 4, AKtion Club, 12:00 noon at the Bonifas Art Center
February 18, AKtion Club, 12:00 noon at the Bonifas Art Center
February 18, CHAT Valentine Party, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Memorial Methodist Church.
January 20, 2016
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Tracey Depuydt, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Carol Prins
Minutes: Minutes of January 13, Approved, Marilyn A. – L.K.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved. H.H. – B.C.
Correspondence: Camp Waubeek , Easter Seals.
Discussions and Motions:
1. “Tree of Remembrance/Honor Lights”: The Listings appeared in the papers last week end. The cost of printing far surpassed the income from the sale of lights. The cost of printing alone was $1,255 while we took in just $875 in donations. The total cost this year was $1980. We discussed NOT putting in forms next year, since none of those forms were used this year by the public came from the newspaper. We also discussed only using the Action Shopper and canceling the Daily Press. Over all, we were pleased with the project this year, but felt we had to reduce expenses for next year. Again:
A HUGE “THANK YOU” TO THE COMMITTEE!
2. Rapid River Back Pack Program: Mike Macfarlane and Marilyn Albrecht’s travel to Mid Pen last Friday was canceled due to the ice storm. They will reschedule for this Friday at 1:30. Our club would like to volunteer to fill the packs and help organize the program in Rapid River. The “Community Foundation for Delta County” will supply the funding. Larry discovered that Community Action purchased the food in Missouri. Maybe we can look in to the same situation here in Delta County since they run the Meals on Wheels program here.
3. We have changed our CHAT Valentine Party from February 11 to February 18 at the Memorial Methodist Church.
4. Due to the Bay Shore Kiwanis no longer supporting AKtion Club, our club will now be responsible for the AKtion Club programs every other month rather than every 3rd month as before. Thus, we will be responsible fro Aktion the month of February.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
February 4, AKtion Club, 12:00 noon at the Bonifas Art Center
February 18, AKtion Club, 12:00 noon at the Bonifas Art Center
February 18, CHAT Valentine Party, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Memorial Methodist Church.
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
January 13, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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“Tree of Remembrance/Honor Lights The names will appear in the papers on the weekend of January 16-17.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane
Minutes: Minutes of January 6, Approved, Marilyn A. – L.K.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved.
Correspondence: Michigan Kiwanis Police Academy for support of Rapid River youth.
Discussions and Motions:
1. “Tree of Remembrance/Honor Lights”: All lights are down and everything is in Larry’s garage. Next task I to put them moved to our storage shed. Larry is working with the paper with the price of putting honoree’s names in the paper; he has it down to $400, which he feels is still too excessive. Much discussion ofother possibilities including using Action Shopper exclusively and ignoring the Press.
A HUGE “THANK YOU” TO THE COMMITTEE!
2. Donations: SAVE Council, $300, H.H. – M.M.; Special Olympics, $200.L.K. – Marilyn A.; Rapid River Library, $300 H.H. – L.K.
3. We set up a committee for the Firecracker 4th of July Race: Mary LaFave Chair, Marilyn Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Howard Haulotte, and Brenda Crow. If there are others who would like to be on the committee, please contact Mary LaFave (399-8659) or Ken Benson (428-2261).
4. The Michigan District Kiwanis Clubs have a program with Michigan State Police Academy where they sponsor a youth from their area. There is a youth from Rapid River that would like our sponsorship. Since we are in the Wisconsin Upper Michigan District, I called the office to see if we could sponsor someone…YES! So we will sponsor George Kanyuh from Rapid River, H.H. – P.A.
5. Nature Preserve: We hear that there are 10 poles up with 2 bat houses each. It’s time to check them out.
6. Rapid River Back Pack Program: There was much discussion about this program and one that has been going in the Mid Pen School District. Mike Macfarlane and Marilyn Albrecht will travel to Mid Pen this Friday to see how they do it there. They have about 25-30 under nourished students which they give food to for the week end at a cost about $5.00 each. Our club would like to volunteer to fill the packs and help organize the program in Rapid River. K.B. – B.C. The “Community Foundation for Delta County” will supply the funding. We will use this as a pilot program to see if we can do it on a larger scale here in Gladstone. The program really fits into our mission to help the children of the world.
7. We have changed our CHAT Valentine Party from February 11 to February 18 at the Memorial Methodist Church.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
January 13, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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“Tree of Remembrance/Honor Lights The names will appear in the papers on the weekend of January 16-17.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane
Minutes: Minutes of January 6, Approved, Marilyn A. – L.K.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved.
Correspondence: Michigan Kiwanis Police Academy for support of Rapid River youth.
Discussions and Motions:
1. “Tree of Remembrance/Honor Lights”: All lights are down and everything is in Larry’s garage. Next task I to put them moved to our storage shed. Larry is working with the paper with the price of putting honoree’s names in the paper; he has it down to $400, which he feels is still too excessive. Much discussion ofother possibilities including using Action Shopper exclusively and ignoring the Press.
A HUGE “THANK YOU” TO THE COMMITTEE!
2. Donations: SAVE Council, $300, H.H. – M.M.; Special Olympics, $200.L.K. – Marilyn A.; Rapid River Library, $300 H.H. – L.K.
3. We set up a committee for the Firecracker 4th of July Race: Mary LaFave Chair, Marilyn Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Howard Haulotte, and Brenda Crow. If there are others who would like to be on the committee, please contact Mary LaFave (399-8659) or Ken Benson (428-2261).
4. The Michigan District Kiwanis Clubs have a program with Michigan State Police Academy where they sponsor a youth from their area. There is a youth from Rapid River that would like our sponsorship. Since we are in the Wisconsin Upper Michigan District, I called the office to see if we could sponsor someone…YES! So we will sponsor George Kanyuh from Rapid River, H.H. – P.A.
5. Nature Preserve: We hear that there are 10 poles up with 2 bat houses each. It’s time to check them out.
6. Rapid River Back Pack Program: There was much discussion about this program and one that has been going in the Mid Pen School District. Mike Macfarlane and Marilyn Albrecht will travel to Mid Pen this Friday to see how they do it there. They have about 25-30 under nourished students which they give food to for the week end at a cost about $5.00 each. Our club would like to volunteer to fill the packs and help organize the program in Rapid River. K.B. – B.C. The “Community Foundation for Delta County” will supply the funding. We will use this as a pilot program to see if we can do it on a larger scale here in Gladstone. The program really fits into our mission to help the children of the world.
7. We have changed our CHAT Valentine Party from February 11 to February 18 at the Memorial Methodist Church.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
January 6, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
“Tree of Remembrance/Honor Lights The names will appear in the papers on the weekend of January 16-17.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Carol Prins, Alan Stotz
Guest: Alice Butch, (Salvation Army) and Julie Mallard, (United Way). Julie talked to us about the United Way’s budget and the 12 agencies that they support. Their budget is about the same as last year’s, but last year’s was lower than expected. They are trying to make their fiscal year the same as the calendar year, but our check is not too late. She explained to us how their group interviews their agencies and awards their grants. The United Way works very closely with the Salvation Army which is one of the agencies they donate to. We presented her with a $500 check. She an Paul Angsten posed for a picture in the Daily Press. Alice Butch also added information on the Salvation Army and accepted our check for $400 that we prepared for them during our Christmas Breakfast.
Minutes: Minutes of December 9th and 16th, Approved, H.H. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Save Council requesting help on this year’s grades 6-12 video contest; from last month: Request from Special Olympics for a donation similar to last year of $200: Request from Rapid River school library for additional funds.
Discussions and Motions:
1. “Tree of Remembrance/Honor Lights” Our first yea was a great year people purchased 243 bulbs for $855 while spending $790.46: WE CLEARED $64.54 on our first year. The names will appear in the papers on the weekend of January 16-17.
2. CONGRATULATIONS! Our club is honoring two of our very active past presidents. Howard Haulotte will be awarded Walter Zeller Fellowship and Sharon Hertig will be awarded George F Hixson Fellowship. These awards were generated from our donation to the Eliminate Project of $2325.
3. Mary would like to set up a committee for the race since it has grown too large for one person to handle. We will probably have all race correspondence sent to Box 22 at the Post Office. We also have to start accessing our “Gmail” email address for race entries.
4. Sorry for the late minutes, but I fell on the ice at the Family Inn Wednesday and have multiple fractures in my scull along with shoulder and hip injuries that have not yet been diagnosed. It slowed me down a bit since I can’t drive. But friends have been coming to the rescue. THANK YOU!
Ken Benson, Secretary.
January 6, 2016
7:00 a.m.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
“Tree of Remembrance/Honor Lights The names will appear in the papers on the weekend of January 16-17.
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Carol Prins, Alan Stotz
Guest: Alice Butch, (Salvation Army) and Julie Mallard, (United Way). Julie talked to us about the United Way’s budget and the 12 agencies that they support. Their budget is about the same as last year’s, but last year’s was lower than expected. They are trying to make their fiscal year the same as the calendar year, but our check is not too late. She explained to us how their group interviews their agencies and awards their grants. The United Way works very closely with the Salvation Army which is one of the agencies they donate to. We presented her with a $500 check. She an Paul Angsten posed for a picture in the Daily Press. Alice Butch also added information on the Salvation Army and accepted our check for $400 that we prepared for them during our Christmas Breakfast.
Minutes: Minutes of December 9th and 16th, Approved, H.H. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Save Council requesting help on this year’s grades 6-12 video contest; from last month: Request from Special Olympics for a donation similar to last year of $200: Request from Rapid River school library for additional funds.
Discussions and Motions:
1. “Tree of Remembrance/Honor Lights” Our first yea was a great year people purchased 243 bulbs for $855 while spending $790.46: WE CLEARED $64.54 on our first year. The names will appear in the papers on the weekend of January 16-17.
2. CONGRATULATIONS! Our club is honoring two of our very active past presidents. Howard Haulotte will be awarded Walter Zeller Fellowship and Sharon Hertig will be awarded George F Hixson Fellowship. These awards were generated from our donation to the Eliminate Project of $2325.
3. Mary would like to set up a committee for the race since it has grown too large for one person to handle. We will probably have all race correspondence sent to Box 22 at the Post Office. We also have to start accessing our “Gmail” email address for race entries.
4. Sorry for the late minutes, but I fell on the ice at the Family Inn Wednesday and have multiple fractures in my scull along with shoulder and hip injuries that have not yet been diagnosed. It slowed me down a bit since I can’t drive. But friends have been coming to the rescue. THANK YOU!
Ken Benson, Secretary.
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
December 16, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Lorna Benson, Brenda Crow, Tracey Depuydt, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Melissa Histed, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Lori Neurohr, Carol Prins, Tom Tauzer, Jeff Waeghe.
Guest: Dorelle Kirschner, Barbara Tauzer, Tom Ottis (p astor 1st Lutheran Church); Lisa Thomas (advisor), Caitlyn Gimler, Lindsey McCann, Kaylee Hubert, James Jandro, Olivia Capodilupo, Charlotte Strom (Gladstone Key Club); Erika Schwartz, James Ayotte, Shannon Gould, Erika Rubick, Jared Anderson (Rapid River Key Club)
Minutes: None
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Request from Julie Mallard of Untied Way to speak to us on January 6,
Discussions and Motions:
1. CONGRATULATIONS! Our club is honoring two of our very active past presidents. Howard Haulotte will be awarded Walter Zeller Fellowship and Sharon Hertig will be awarded George F Hixson Fellowship. These awards were generated from our donation to the Eliminate Project of $2325.
2. Fruit Boxes: We will gather at the 1st Lutheran Church at 3:30, Wednesday, December 16th .
We decided to leave our budget as is but to invest the freed up $ by adding them to our usual donation to Youth in Government (see below).
3. “Tree of Remembrance/Honor Lights” We left some forms for the church and Key Clubs
4. AKtion Club on December 17th at the Bonifas Fine Arts Center. It will be a Christmas Party. We have purchased 25 boxes of Sayklly’s Candies to be given out at their party.
5. We presented a check for $400.00 to Pastor Tom Ottis of the 1st Lutheran Church, as a thank you for allowing us to use their building for our meetings.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
6. Presented a check for $105 to the 1st Lutheran Church Ladies for Breakfast expenses.
7. Sang Christmas Carols
8. Took group photos.
December 16, Christmas Fruit Boxes, 3:30 at the 1st Lutheran Church at 3:30
December 17, AKtion Club at Bonifas, 12:00 noon, Christmas Party
December 23, NO MEETING
December 30, NO MEETING
January 6, Julie Mallard from the United Way
December 16, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Lorna Benson, Brenda Crow, Tracey Depuydt, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Melissa Histed, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Lori Neurohr, Carol Prins, Tom Tauzer, Jeff Waeghe.
Guest: Dorelle Kirschner, Barbara Tauzer, Tom Ottis (p astor 1st Lutheran Church); Lisa Thomas (advisor), Caitlyn Gimler, Lindsey McCann, Kaylee Hubert, James Jandro, Olivia Capodilupo, Charlotte Strom (Gladstone Key Club); Erika Schwartz, James Ayotte, Shannon Gould, Erika Rubick, Jared Anderson (Rapid River Key Club)
Minutes: None
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Request from Julie Mallard of Untied Way to speak to us on January 6,
Discussions and Motions:
1. CONGRATULATIONS! Our club is honoring two of our very active past presidents. Howard Haulotte will be awarded Walter Zeller Fellowship and Sharon Hertig will be awarded George F Hixson Fellowship. These awards were generated from our donation to the Eliminate Project of $2325.
2. Fruit Boxes: We will gather at the 1st Lutheran Church at 3:30, Wednesday, December 16th .
We decided to leave our budget as is but to invest the freed up $ by adding them to our usual donation to Youth in Government (see below).
3. “Tree of Remembrance/Honor Lights” We left some forms for the church and Key Clubs
4. AKtion Club on December 17th at the Bonifas Fine Arts Center. It will be a Christmas Party. We have purchased 25 boxes of Sayklly’s Candies to be given out at their party.
5. We presented a check for $400.00 to Pastor Tom Ottis of the 1st Lutheran Church, as a thank you for allowing us to use their building for our meetings.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
6. Presented a check for $105 to the 1st Lutheran Church Ladies for Breakfast expenses.
7. Sang Christmas Carols
8. Took group photos.
December 16, Christmas Fruit Boxes, 3:30 at the 1st Lutheran Church at 3:30
December 17, AKtion Club at Bonifas, 12:00 noon, Christmas Party
December 23, NO MEETING
December 30, NO MEETING
January 6, Julie Mallard from the United Way
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
December 9, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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CONGRATULATIONS! Howard Haulotte and Sharon Hertig
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Tracey Depuydt, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Carol Prins, Tom Tauzer, Alan Stotz
Guest: Troy Pardon, Gladstone Youth in Government talked to us about the program here in Gladstone. We are currently the only school from the U.P participating in the State wide program. The program was previously called “Boy’s State”. The Gladstone group has grown to over 40 students.
Minutes: Minutes of December 2, Approved, L.K. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: . Approved, T.T.. – S.H
Correspondence: Request from Special Olympics for a donation similar to last year of $200: Request from Rapid River school library for additional funds. Request from Salvation Army for funds.
Discussions and Motions:
1. CONGRATULATIONS! Our club is honoring two of our very active past presidents. Howard Haulotte will be awarded Walter Zeller Fellowship and Sharon Hertig will be awarded George F Hixson Fellowship. These awards were generated from our donation to the Eliminate Project of $2325.
2. Fruit Boxes: We will gather at the 1st Lutheran Church at 3:30, Wednesday, December 16th .
We decided to leave our budget as is but to invest the freed up $ by adding them to our usual donation to Youth in Government (see below).
3. Our catered Christmas Breakfast Party is scheduled for December 16th at 7:00 a.m. WE NEED A HEAD COUNT OF WHO WILL BE ATTENDING, so please let me know if you are planning on going, and if your spouse will be attending.
4. Salvation Army Bell ringing will be Friday, December 11th from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. The sign-up sheet was passed around. It is attached to this email. The Gladstone Key Club will be ringing with us after school this time. Thank you to those who rang last Friday.
5. After Troy presented the Youth in Government program to our club this morning, it was decided that we donate $300 toward their goal. H.H. – A.S.
6. “Tree of Remembrance/Honor Lights” We discussed a possible new location for the tree, a possible different date and time (maybe the Wednesday before Thanksgiving) and possible planting our own tree at a location more accessible by the public At the moment we have 163 lights and $600 collected while spending $790.46.
7. Our Club will sponsor the meeting of the AKtion Club on December 17th at the Bonifas Fine Arts Center. It will be a Christmas Party. We have purchased 25 boxes of Sayklly’s Candies to be given out at their party.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
December 11, Old fashioned “Bell Ringing” Gladstone Super Valu, 1:00 – 8:00
December 16, Christmas Breakfast Party 7:00 a.m.
December 16, Christmas Fruit Boxes, 3:30 at the 1st Lutheran Church at 3:30
December 17, AKtion Club at Bonifas, 12:00 noon, Christmas Party
December 9, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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CONGRATULATIONS! Howard Haulotte and Sharon Hertig
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Tracey Depuydt, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Carol Prins, Tom Tauzer, Alan Stotz
Guest: Troy Pardon, Gladstone Youth in Government talked to us about the program here in Gladstone. We are currently the only school from the U.P participating in the State wide program. The program was previously called “Boy’s State”. The Gladstone group has grown to over 40 students.
Minutes: Minutes of December 2, Approved, L.K. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: . Approved, T.T.. – S.H
Correspondence: Request from Special Olympics for a donation similar to last year of $200: Request from Rapid River school library for additional funds. Request from Salvation Army for funds.
Discussions and Motions:
1. CONGRATULATIONS! Our club is honoring two of our very active past presidents. Howard Haulotte will be awarded Walter Zeller Fellowship and Sharon Hertig will be awarded George F Hixson Fellowship. These awards were generated from our donation to the Eliminate Project of $2325.
2. Fruit Boxes: We will gather at the 1st Lutheran Church at 3:30, Wednesday, December 16th .
We decided to leave our budget as is but to invest the freed up $ by adding them to our usual donation to Youth in Government (see below).
3. Our catered Christmas Breakfast Party is scheduled for December 16th at 7:00 a.m. WE NEED A HEAD COUNT OF WHO WILL BE ATTENDING, so please let me know if you are planning on going, and if your spouse will be attending.
4. Salvation Army Bell ringing will be Friday, December 11th from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. The sign-up sheet was passed around. It is attached to this email. The Gladstone Key Club will be ringing with us after school this time. Thank you to those who rang last Friday.
5. After Troy presented the Youth in Government program to our club this morning, it was decided that we donate $300 toward their goal. H.H. – A.S.
6. “Tree of Remembrance/Honor Lights” We discussed a possible new location for the tree, a possible different date and time (maybe the Wednesday before Thanksgiving) and possible planting our own tree at a location more accessible by the public At the moment we have 163 lights and $600 collected while spending $790.46.
7. Our Club will sponsor the meeting of the AKtion Club on December 17th at the Bonifas Fine Arts Center. It will be a Christmas Party. We have purchased 25 boxes of Sayklly’s Candies to be given out at their party.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
December 11, Old fashioned “Bell Ringing” Gladstone Super Valu, 1:00 – 8:00
December 16, Christmas Breakfast Party 7:00 a.m.
December 16, Christmas Fruit Boxes, 3:30 at the 1st Lutheran Church at 3:30
December 17, AKtion Club at Bonifas, 12:00 noon, Christmas Party
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
December 2, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lori Neurohr, Carol Prins, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: November 25, Approved as corrected (Carol borrowed the P.O. Box Key), H.H. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved, A.S. – S.H. A new budget was discussed and adopted by membership to be kept on file by Treasurer. H.H. – A.S.
Correspondence: Request to be on agenda for Dec. 9th Troy Pardon Gladstone Youth in Government
Discussions and Motions; Request from Special Olympics for a donation similar to last year of $200 .
1. Fruit Boxes: We are starting to gather information for our Fruit Boxes to be packed and delivered on Wednesday, December 16th . We will gather at the 1st Lutheran Church at 3:30. It was suggested that we use our extra money donated for fruit for extra goodies to be given away.
2. Our catered Christmas Breakfast Party is scheduled for December 16th at 7:00 a.m. Connie Salmi and Pam Chouinard have agreed to prepare and serve it. WE NEED A HEAD COUNT OF WHO WILL BE ATTENDING, so please let me know if you are planning on going, and if your spouse will be attending.
3. Salvation Army Bell ringing will be Friday, December 4th and 11th from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. The sign-up sheet was passed around. It is attached to this email.
4. Old-fashioned Christmas in Gladstone was a great success. Around 10 of us helped the children make tree ornaments.
5. “Tree of Remembrance/Honor Lights” The tree lighting ceremony was held Sunday, November 29th starting at 630 at the Kids’ Kingdom Pavilion. Peggy Austin was a marvelous Hostess. Around 45 people attended. We had some carol singing, hot chocolate and a front page picture in the press. Marilyn and Peggy handed out forms at Gladstone Super Valu. We discussed a possible new location for the tree, a possible different date and time (maybe the Wednesday before Thanksgiving) and possible planting our own tree at a location more accessible by the public At the moment we have 124 lights and $435 collected while spending $790.46. The committee will meet at 6:30 a.m. next Wednesday.
6. Our Club will sponsor the meetings of the AKtion Club on December 3rd and 17th at the Bonifas Fine Arts Center. The 17th will be a Christmas Party. We have purchased 25 boxes of Sayklly’s Candies to be given out at their party.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
December 3, AKtion Club at Bonifas, 12:00 noon
December 4, Old fashioned “Bell Ringing” Gladstone Super Valu, 1:00 – 8:00
December 9, Troy Pardon Gladstone Youth in Government
December 11, Old fashioned “Bell Ringing” Gladstone Super Valu, 1:00 – 8:00
December 16, Christmas Breakfast Party 7:00 a.m.
December 16, Christmas Fruit Boxes, 3:30 at the 1st Lutheran Church at 3:30
December 17, AKtion Club at Bonifas, 12:00 noon, Christmas Party
December 2, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lori Neurohr, Carol Prins, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: November 25, Approved as corrected (Carol borrowed the P.O. Box Key), H.H. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved, A.S. – S.H. A new budget was discussed and adopted by membership to be kept on file by Treasurer. H.H. – A.S.
Correspondence: Request to be on agenda for Dec. 9th Troy Pardon Gladstone Youth in Government
Discussions and Motions; Request from Special Olympics for a donation similar to last year of $200 .
1. Fruit Boxes: We are starting to gather information for our Fruit Boxes to be packed and delivered on Wednesday, December 16th . We will gather at the 1st Lutheran Church at 3:30. It was suggested that we use our extra money donated for fruit for extra goodies to be given away.
2. Our catered Christmas Breakfast Party is scheduled for December 16th at 7:00 a.m. Connie Salmi and Pam Chouinard have agreed to prepare and serve it. WE NEED A HEAD COUNT OF WHO WILL BE ATTENDING, so please let me know if you are planning on going, and if your spouse will be attending.
3. Salvation Army Bell ringing will be Friday, December 4th and 11th from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. The sign-up sheet was passed around. It is attached to this email.
4. Old-fashioned Christmas in Gladstone was a great success. Around 10 of us helped the children make tree ornaments.
5. “Tree of Remembrance/Honor Lights” The tree lighting ceremony was held Sunday, November 29th starting at 630 at the Kids’ Kingdom Pavilion. Peggy Austin was a marvelous Hostess. Around 45 people attended. We had some carol singing, hot chocolate and a front page picture in the press. Marilyn and Peggy handed out forms at Gladstone Super Valu. We discussed a possible new location for the tree, a possible different date and time (maybe the Wednesday before Thanksgiving) and possible planting our own tree at a location more accessible by the public At the moment we have 124 lights and $435 collected while spending $790.46. The committee will meet at 6:30 a.m. next Wednesday.
6. Our Club will sponsor the meetings of the AKtion Club on December 3rd and 17th at the Bonifas Fine Arts Center. The 17th will be a Christmas Party. We have purchased 25 boxes of Sayklly’s Candies to be given out at their party.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
December 3, AKtion Club at Bonifas, 12:00 noon
December 4, Old fashioned “Bell Ringing” Gladstone Super Valu, 1:00 – 8:00
December 9, Troy Pardon Gladstone Youth in Government
December 11, Old fashioned “Bell Ringing” Gladstone Super Valu, 1:00 – 8:00
December 16, Christmas Breakfast Party 7:00 a.m.
December 16, Christmas Fruit Boxes, 3:30 at the 1st Lutheran Church at 3:30
December 17, AKtion Club at Bonifas, 12:00 noon, Christmas Party
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
November 25, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Tracey Depuydt, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Lori Neurohr, Carol Prins, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: November 18, Approved, T.T. – L.M.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved A.S. – L.M.
Correspondence: Thank you from Nancy Winneroski; Thank you from “Little Friends” Serving children and adults with autism for our donation.
Discussions and Motions:
1. Fruit Boxes: We are starting to gather information for our Fruit Boxes to be packed and delivered on Wednesday, December 16th . We will gather at the 1st Lutheran Church at 3:30. It was suggested that we use our extra money donated for fruit for extra goodies to be given away. We will also add the left over candy from Trunk or treat.
2. Our catered Christmas Breakfast Party is scheduled for December 16th at 7:00 a.m. Connie Salmi and Pam Chouinard have agreed to prepare and serve it. WE NEED A HEAD COUNT OF WHO WILL BE ATTENDING, so please let me know if you are planning on going, and if your spouse will be attending.
3. Salvation Army Bell ringing will be Friday, December 4th and 11th from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. The sign-up sheet was passed around. It is attached to this email.
4. Old-fashioned Christmas in Gladstone will be on November 27th from 5:30 to 8:00. A sign-up sheet was passed around and is attached to this email.
5. “Tree of Remembrance/Honor Lights” The tree lighting ceremony will be held Sunday, November 29th starting at 630 at the Kids’ Kingdom Pavilion. Lori Neurohr and Ken Benson will lead some carol singing. Forms have been delivered to Gladstone Super Valu, Super One, and Elmer’s County Market. Ken delivered PSAs to the local radio stations advertising the project and the ceremony on the 29th. Peggy and Marilyn volunteered to pass out Remembrance forms at Super Valu this afternoon. We decided to take the 30 cup coffee pot filled with hot water to the ceremony to make “hot cocoa” Peggy borrowed the P.O. Box key to check on applications.
6. Our Club will sponsor the meetings of the AKtion Club on December 3rd and 17th at the Bonifas Fine Arts Center. The 17th will be a Christmas Party. We have purchased 25 boxes of Sayklly’s Candies to be given out at their party.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
November 27, Old-fashioned Christmas, downtown Gladstone, D.D.A. Building, 5:30 – 8:00
November 29, “Tree of Remembrance/Honor Lights”’ 630 at the Kids’ Kingdom Pavilion
December 3, AKtion Club at Bonifas, 12:00 noon
December 4, Old fashioned “Bell Ringing” Gladstone Super Valu, 1:00 – 8:00
December 11, Old fashioned “Bell Ringing” Gladstone Super Valu, 1:00 – 8:00
December 16, Christmas Breakfast Party 7:00 a.m.
December 16, Christmas Fruit Boxes, 3:30 at the 1st Lutheran Church at 3:30
December 17 AKtion Club at Bonifas, 12:00 noon, Christmas Party
November 25, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Tracey Depuydt, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Lori Neurohr, Carol Prins, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: November 18, Approved, T.T. – L.M.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved A.S. – L.M.
Correspondence: Thank you from Nancy Winneroski; Thank you from “Little Friends” Serving children and adults with autism for our donation.
Discussions and Motions:
1. Fruit Boxes: We are starting to gather information for our Fruit Boxes to be packed and delivered on Wednesday, December 16th . We will gather at the 1st Lutheran Church at 3:30. It was suggested that we use our extra money donated for fruit for extra goodies to be given away. We will also add the left over candy from Trunk or treat.
2. Our catered Christmas Breakfast Party is scheduled for December 16th at 7:00 a.m. Connie Salmi and Pam Chouinard have agreed to prepare and serve it. WE NEED A HEAD COUNT OF WHO WILL BE ATTENDING, so please let me know if you are planning on going, and if your spouse will be attending.
3. Salvation Army Bell ringing will be Friday, December 4th and 11th from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. The sign-up sheet was passed around. It is attached to this email.
4. Old-fashioned Christmas in Gladstone will be on November 27th from 5:30 to 8:00. A sign-up sheet was passed around and is attached to this email.
5. “Tree of Remembrance/Honor Lights” The tree lighting ceremony will be held Sunday, November 29th starting at 630 at the Kids’ Kingdom Pavilion. Lori Neurohr and Ken Benson will lead some carol singing. Forms have been delivered to Gladstone Super Valu, Super One, and Elmer’s County Market. Ken delivered PSAs to the local radio stations advertising the project and the ceremony on the 29th. Peggy and Marilyn volunteered to pass out Remembrance forms at Super Valu this afternoon. We decided to take the 30 cup coffee pot filled with hot water to the ceremony to make “hot cocoa” Peggy borrowed the P.O. Box key to check on applications.
6. Our Club will sponsor the meetings of the AKtion Club on December 3rd and 17th at the Bonifas Fine Arts Center. The 17th will be a Christmas Party. We have purchased 25 boxes of Sayklly’s Candies to be given out at their party.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
November 27, Old-fashioned Christmas, downtown Gladstone, D.D.A. Building, 5:30 – 8:00
November 29, “Tree of Remembrance/Honor Lights”’ 630 at the Kids’ Kingdom Pavilion
December 3, AKtion Club at Bonifas, 12:00 noon
December 4, Old fashioned “Bell Ringing” Gladstone Super Valu, 1:00 – 8:00
December 11, Old fashioned “Bell Ringing” Gladstone Super Valu, 1:00 – 8:00
December 16, Christmas Breakfast Party 7:00 a.m.
December 16, Christmas Fruit Boxes, 3:30 at the 1st Lutheran Church at 3:30
December 17 AKtion Club at Bonifas, 12:00 noon, Christmas Party
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
November 18, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Carol Prins, Al Stotz
Minutes: November 11, Approved, L.K. – B.C.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved L.M. – L.K.
Correspondence: Shop with a Cop; Dues Bill from International
Discussions and Motions:
1. Approved donations $200.00 for Delta County Sheriff Department for “Shop with a Cop” A.S. – J.G..
2. Our catered Christmas Breakfast Party is scheduled for December 16th at 7:00 a.m. Connie Salmi and Pam Chouinard have agreed to prepare and serve it. WE NEED A HEAD COUNT OF WHO WILL BE ATTENDING, so please let me know if you are planning on going, and if your spouse will be attending.
3. Salvation Army Bell ringing will be Friday, December 4th and 11th from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. The sign-up sheet was passed around. It is attached to this email.
4. Old-fashioned Christmas in Gladstone will be on November 27th from 5:30 to 8:00. A sign-up sheet was passed around and is attached to this email
5. “Tree of Remembrance/Honor Lights” The tree lighting ceremony will be held Sunday, November 29th starting at 630 at the Kids’ Kingdom Pavilion. Lori Neurohr will lead some carol singing. Forms have been delivered to Gladstone Super Valu, Super One, and Elmer’s County Market. They are discussing the possibility of having an essay contest at the Jones School. They decided to send out notification papers out through the elementary schools.
6. Three iPads and protective cases have arrived and have been delivered to the I.S.D.
7. Our Club will sponsor the meetings of the AKtion Club on December 3rd and 17th at the Bonifas Fine Arts Center. The 17th will be a Christmas Party. We have purchased 25 boxes of Sayklly’s Candies to be given out at their party.
8. Fruit Boxes: We are starting to gather information for our Fruit Boxes to be packed and delivered on Wednesday, December 16th . We will gather at the 1st Lutheran Church at 3:30.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
November 27, Old-fashioned Christmas, downtown Gladstone, D.D.A. Building, 5:30 – 8:00
November 29, “Tree of Remembrance/Honor Lights”’ 630 at the Kids’ Kingdom Pavilion
December 3, AKtion Club at Bonifas, 12:00 noon
December 4, Old fashioned “Bell Ringing” Gladstone Super Valu, 1:00 – 8:00
December 11, Old fashioned “Bell Ringing” Gladstone Super Valu, 1:00 – 8:00
December 16, Christmas Breakfast Party 7:00 a.m.
December 16, Christmas Fruit Boxes, 3:30 at the 1st Lutheran Church at 3:30
December 17, AKtion Club at Bonifas, 12:00 noon, Christmas Party
November 18, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Carol Prins, Al Stotz
Minutes: November 11, Approved, L.K. – B.C.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved L.M. – L.K.
Correspondence: Shop with a Cop; Dues Bill from International
Discussions and Motions:
1. Approved donations $200.00 for Delta County Sheriff Department for “Shop with a Cop” A.S. – J.G..
2. Our catered Christmas Breakfast Party is scheduled for December 16th at 7:00 a.m. Connie Salmi and Pam Chouinard have agreed to prepare and serve it. WE NEED A HEAD COUNT OF WHO WILL BE ATTENDING, so please let me know if you are planning on going, and if your spouse will be attending.
3. Salvation Army Bell ringing will be Friday, December 4th and 11th from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. The sign-up sheet was passed around. It is attached to this email.
4. Old-fashioned Christmas in Gladstone will be on November 27th from 5:30 to 8:00. A sign-up sheet was passed around and is attached to this email
5. “Tree of Remembrance/Honor Lights” The tree lighting ceremony will be held Sunday, November 29th starting at 630 at the Kids’ Kingdom Pavilion. Lori Neurohr will lead some carol singing. Forms have been delivered to Gladstone Super Valu, Super One, and Elmer’s County Market. They are discussing the possibility of having an essay contest at the Jones School. They decided to send out notification papers out through the elementary schools.
6. Three iPads and protective cases have arrived and have been delivered to the I.S.D.
7. Our Club will sponsor the meetings of the AKtion Club on December 3rd and 17th at the Bonifas Fine Arts Center. The 17th will be a Christmas Party. We have purchased 25 boxes of Sayklly’s Candies to be given out at their party.
8. Fruit Boxes: We are starting to gather information for our Fruit Boxes to be packed and delivered on Wednesday, December 16th . We will gather at the 1st Lutheran Church at 3:30.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
November 27, Old-fashioned Christmas, downtown Gladstone, D.D.A. Building, 5:30 – 8:00
November 29, “Tree of Remembrance/Honor Lights”’ 630 at the Kids’ Kingdom Pavilion
December 3, AKtion Club at Bonifas, 12:00 noon
December 4, Old fashioned “Bell Ringing” Gladstone Super Valu, 1:00 – 8:00
December 11, Old fashioned “Bell Ringing” Gladstone Super Valu, 1:00 – 8:00
December 16, Christmas Breakfast Party 7:00 a.m.
December 16, Christmas Fruit Boxes, 3:30 at the 1st Lutheran Church at 3:30
December 17, AKtion Club at Bonifas, 12:00 noon, Christmas Party
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
November 11, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Tracey Depuydt, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz
Guest: Darla Falcon
Minutes: November 4 , Approved, H.H. – M.M.
Treasurer’s Report: Same, approved, H.H. – Marilyn A. Mike presented a proposed budget for our proposed donations of $11,805. We will be working more on it in the coming weeks.
Correspondence: Connecting Math, Art & Science Project; United Way; iPads for Autism arrangements for sending us 3 iPads.
Discussions and Motions:
1. The Tree of Remembrance committee , with the help of the Gladstone City Electric hung the lights on the tree in the park Tuesday afternoon. The weather was beautiful! The sign is also up. The timers will be set for from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. We moved to add an additional $600 to the budget. H.H. – Marilyn A. The expenses are piling up but will most likely be paid off this year. They are talking about serving refreshment on November 29th. The project is off to a great start! Our club will put John Winneroski’s name on it.
2. TRUNK OR TREAT went GREAT! Even a picture on the front page of the Daily Press! Thank you Brenda and Crew!
3. Salvation Army Bell ringing will be Friday, December 4th and 11th from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sign-up sheets will be out next week
4. Old-fashioned Christmas in Gladstone will be on November 27th from 5:30 to 8:00. We are still trying to decide on a location for this year’s project for the kids. DDA Building, most likely.
5. Connecting Math, Art & Science Project has begun at Cameron School. Wendy Halperin was the instructor and taught “pencil grip”. It is working out beautifully!
6. Three iPads have been ordered. Probably have them next week to give to the ISD.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
November 11, Darla Falcon Gladstone City Manager presentation of check for Fruit Baskets.
November 27, Old-fashioned Christmas, downtown Gladstone.
December 4, Old fashioned “Bell Ringing”, Gladstone Super Valu, 1:00 – 8:00
December 11, Old fashioned “Bell Ringing”, Gladstone Super Valu, 1:00 – 8:00
November 11, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Tracey Depuydt, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz
Guest: Darla Falcon
Minutes: November 4 , Approved, H.H. – M.M.
Treasurer’s Report: Same, approved, H.H. – Marilyn A. Mike presented a proposed budget for our proposed donations of $11,805. We will be working more on it in the coming weeks.
Correspondence: Connecting Math, Art & Science Project; United Way; iPads for Autism arrangements for sending us 3 iPads.
Discussions and Motions:
1. The Tree of Remembrance committee , with the help of the Gladstone City Electric hung the lights on the tree in the park Tuesday afternoon. The weather was beautiful! The sign is also up. The timers will be set for from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. We moved to add an additional $600 to the budget. H.H. – Marilyn A. The expenses are piling up but will most likely be paid off this year. They are talking about serving refreshment on November 29th. The project is off to a great start! Our club will put John Winneroski’s name on it.
2. TRUNK OR TREAT went GREAT! Even a picture on the front page of the Daily Press! Thank you Brenda and Crew!
3. Salvation Army Bell ringing will be Friday, December 4th and 11th from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sign-up sheets will be out next week
4. Old-fashioned Christmas in Gladstone will be on November 27th from 5:30 to 8:00. We are still trying to decide on a location for this year’s project for the kids. DDA Building, most likely.
5. Connecting Math, Art & Science Project has begun at Cameron School. Wendy Halperin was the instructor and taught “pencil grip”. It is working out beautifully!
6. Three iPads have been ordered. Probably have them next week to give to the ISD.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
November 11, Darla Falcon Gladstone City Manager presentation of check for Fruit Baskets.
November 27, Old-fashioned Christmas, downtown Gladstone.
December 4, Old fashioned “Bell Ringing”, Gladstone Super Valu, 1:00 – 8:00
December 11, Old fashioned “Bell Ringing”, Gladstone Super Valu, 1:00 – 8:00
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
November 4, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Tracey Depuydt, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lori Neurohr, Carol Prins, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: October 21, Approved, A.S. – M.A.
Treasurer’s Report: Same, approved, H.H. – Marilyn A. Mike presented a proposed budget for our proposed donations of $11,805. We will be working more on it in the coming weeks.
Correspondence: Connecting Math, Art & Science Project; United Way; iPads for Autism arrangements for sending us 3 iPads.
Discussions and Motions:
1. The Tree of Remembrance committee , with the help of the Gladstone City Electric hung the lights on the tree in the park Tuesday afternoon. The weather was beautiful! The sign is also up. The timers will be set for from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. We moved to add an additional $600 to the budget. H.H. – Marilyn A. The expenses are piling up but will most likely be paid off this year. They are talking about serving refreshment on November 29th. The project is off to a great start! Our club will put John Winneroski’s name on it.
2. TRUNK OR TREAT went GREAT! Even a picture on the front page of the Daily Press! Thank you Brenda and Crew!
3. Salvation Army Bell ringing will be Friday, December 4th and 11th from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sign-up sheets will be out next week
4. Old-fashioned Christmas in Gladstone will be on November 27th from 5:30 to 8:00. We are still trying to decide on a location for this year’s project for the kids. DDA Building, most likely.
5. Connecting Math, Art & Science Project has begun at Cameron School. Wendy Halperin was the instructor and taught “pencil grip”. It is working out beautifully!
6. Three iPads have been ordered. Probably have them next week to give to the ISD.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
November 11, Darla Falcon Gladstone City Manager presentation of check for Fruit Baskets.
November 27, Old-fashioned Christmas, downtown Gladstone.
December 4, Old fashioned “Bell Ringing”, Gladstone Super Valu, 1:00 – 8:00
December 11, Old fashioned “Bell Ringing”, Gladstone Super Valu, 1:00 – 8:00
November 4, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Tracey Depuydt, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lori Neurohr, Carol Prins, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: October 21, Approved, A.S. – M.A.
Treasurer’s Report: Same, approved, H.H. – Marilyn A. Mike presented a proposed budget for our proposed donations of $11,805. We will be working more on it in the coming weeks.
Correspondence: Connecting Math, Art & Science Project; United Way; iPads for Autism arrangements for sending us 3 iPads.
Discussions and Motions:
1. The Tree of Remembrance committee , with the help of the Gladstone City Electric hung the lights on the tree in the park Tuesday afternoon. The weather was beautiful! The sign is also up. The timers will be set for from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. We moved to add an additional $600 to the budget. H.H. – Marilyn A. The expenses are piling up but will most likely be paid off this year. They are talking about serving refreshment on November 29th. The project is off to a great start! Our club will put John Winneroski’s name on it.
2. TRUNK OR TREAT went GREAT! Even a picture on the front page of the Daily Press! Thank you Brenda and Crew!
3. Salvation Army Bell ringing will be Friday, December 4th and 11th from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sign-up sheets will be out next week
4. Old-fashioned Christmas in Gladstone will be on November 27th from 5:30 to 8:00. We are still trying to decide on a location for this year’s project for the kids. DDA Building, most likely.
5. Connecting Math, Art & Science Project has begun at Cameron School. Wendy Halperin was the instructor and taught “pencil grip”. It is working out beautifully!
6. Three iPads have been ordered. Probably have them next week to give to the ISD.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
November 11, Darla Falcon Gladstone City Manager presentation of check for Fruit Baskets.
November 27, Old-fashioned Christmas, downtown Gladstone.
December 4, Old fashioned “Bell Ringing”, Gladstone Super Valu, 1:00 – 8:00
December 11, Old fashioned “Bell Ringing”, Gladstone Super Valu, 1:00 – 8:00
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
October 28, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Carol Prins, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guests: Mark Polega, the new head of our City’s Electric and Public Works Departments shared with us his history and current occupation. Mark recently moved from the Kalamazoo area and his major training is in arboriculture. He warned that the Emerald Ash Borer is now in Gladstone and predicts that we will lose our ash trees. He will probably be able to help us both on our Nature Preserve and Tree of Remembrance projects. He is enjoying our town and his new challenges. Welcome to Gladstone, Mark.
Minutes: October 21, Approved, A.S. – M.A.
Treasurer’s Report: We discussed the dues increase, and decided that since our “Happy Dollars” have bolstered our Administrative Account, that this year we would still keep our dues at $110. Peggy A. – M.M.
Correspondence: Bill from International for our dues; bill from Binks; Thank you from Bay Cliff for our donation.
Discussions and Motions:
1. The Tree of Remembrance committee displayed the 3X8 sign for along the roadway. They have scheduled the lighting of the tree for November 29th and the publishing of the names the first two weeks of January. It will be $5 per light and 3 for $10.
2. TRUNK OR TREAT will be at the United Methodist Church parking lot on Halloween from 1:00 to 2:00 with a carnival inside from 1:00 – 3:00. Brenda has done all the purchasing but will be gone until the 31st. We decided NOT to use the castle due to inflating and anchoring problems. We have candy for 300. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! Come if you are able!
3. Rapid River Halloween Carnival: The Rapid River Key Cub will need help this Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. Can any of you be there by 5:30? If you can, please contact Cara Brockway (906) 399-2062 or email her at [email protected] or get back to me (Ken) as soon as possible so that they can complete their plans.
4. Old-fashioned Christmas in Gladstone will be on November 27th from 5:30 to 8:00. We are still trying to decide on a location for this year’s project for the kids. City also needs help “fluffing up” the wreaths for the street posts
5. Ken was asked to make available a listing of our club member’s info.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
October 31, Trunk or Treat at Memorial United Methodist Church parking lot 1:00 - 2:00
October 31, Rapid River Key Club’s Halloween Carnival, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
November 11, Darla Falcon Gladstone City Manager presentation of check for Fruit Baskets.
November 27, Old-fashioned Christmas, downtown Gladstone.
October 28, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Carol Prins, Alan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guests: Mark Polega, the new head of our City’s Electric and Public Works Departments shared with us his history and current occupation. Mark recently moved from the Kalamazoo area and his major training is in arboriculture. He warned that the Emerald Ash Borer is now in Gladstone and predicts that we will lose our ash trees. He will probably be able to help us both on our Nature Preserve and Tree of Remembrance projects. He is enjoying our town and his new challenges. Welcome to Gladstone, Mark.
Minutes: October 21, Approved, A.S. – M.A.
Treasurer’s Report: We discussed the dues increase, and decided that since our “Happy Dollars” have bolstered our Administrative Account, that this year we would still keep our dues at $110. Peggy A. – M.M.
Correspondence: Bill from International for our dues; bill from Binks; Thank you from Bay Cliff for our donation.
Discussions and Motions:
1. The Tree of Remembrance committee displayed the 3X8 sign for along the roadway. They have scheduled the lighting of the tree for November 29th and the publishing of the names the first two weeks of January. It will be $5 per light and 3 for $10.
2. TRUNK OR TREAT will be at the United Methodist Church parking lot on Halloween from 1:00 to 2:00 with a carnival inside from 1:00 – 3:00. Brenda has done all the purchasing but will be gone until the 31st. We decided NOT to use the castle due to inflating and anchoring problems. We have candy for 300. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! Come if you are able!
3. Rapid River Halloween Carnival: The Rapid River Key Cub will need help this Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. Can any of you be there by 5:30? If you can, please contact Cara Brockway (906) 399-2062 or email her at [email protected] or get back to me (Ken) as soon as possible so that they can complete their plans.
4. Old-fashioned Christmas in Gladstone will be on November 27th from 5:30 to 8:00. We are still trying to decide on a location for this year’s project for the kids. City also needs help “fluffing up” the wreaths for the street posts
5. Ken was asked to make available a listing of our club member’s info.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
October 31, Trunk or Treat at Memorial United Methodist Church parking lot 1:00 - 2:00
October 31, Rapid River Key Club’s Halloween Carnival, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
November 11, Darla Falcon Gladstone City Manager presentation of check for Fruit Baskets.
November 27, Old-fashioned Christmas, downtown Gladstone.
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
October 21, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Mike Albrecht , Marilyn Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Tracey Depuydt, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary Laave, Lou Martin, Lori Neurohr, Carol Prins, Tom Tauzer
Guests: Lacy Lauzon. Lacy, from the Intermediate School District, spoke to us about our iPads for Autism project. All of the iPads purchased from our program are in use (one of which has had to be repaired many times from abuse from frustration) and are much appreciated. Two of the students are now verbalizing thanks to the use of their iPads. Lacy has come up with 3 more applicants who would be benefited from their use. We will pursue getting them iPads in the Kiwanis program. Lacy also talked to us about YAP (Youth Assistance Program). It has been helping children for over 30 years and is in the process of a little reorganization. While she was here, we presented her with a check for $250 for the YAP program.
Minutes: October 7 and October 14, approved , H.H. – L.M.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Thank you and receipt from Salvation Army for donation of $378.00.
Discussions and Motions:
1. The Tree of Remembrance committee has purchased $399.84 worth of lights and equipment. They have ordered a 3X8 sign for approximately $130. They have scheduled the lighting of the tree for November 29th and the publishing of the names the first two weeks of January. It will be $5 per light and 3 for $10. They have yet to contact all of the funeral homes. It was approved to give them an additional $400 for expenses. J.G. – Marilyn A.
2. We had approved $500 for the Cameron School Merry Go Round installation which was not needed. Lori suggested that we use that money to help sponsor a new Art in Math program. It was moved and approved that we reassign that $500 to the Art I Math program. H.H. – Marilyn. A.
3. TRUNK OR TREAT will be at the United Methodist Church parking lot on Halloween from 1:00 to 2:00 with a carnival inside from 1:00 – 3:00. We approved to spend up to $300 on “Treats” for the event. B.C. – L.K. Brenda has a “castle” we may use as a feature for our distribution center. There also may be one this week end at Grace Church up by Cameron School that we might also attend. More information will follow as it comes in. We encourage any of you to join in the festivities.
4. The Middle School’s Builders Club Charter was put on hold due to the club not starting until after the first grading period.
5. Lou Martin is discovered that our supplier for Baffin Roses is sold out. He is working on other possibilities to replace the six needed along the highway.
6. We are working against the coming winter weather to prevent ATVs access to the Nature Preserve.
Time is running out.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
?? October 24, Trunk or Treat at Grace Church??
October 31, Trunk or Treat at Memorial United Methodist Church parking lot 1:00 - 2:00
October 21, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Mike Albrecht , Marilyn Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Tracey Depuydt, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary Laave, Lou Martin, Lori Neurohr, Carol Prins, Tom Tauzer
Guests: Lacy Lauzon. Lacy, from the Intermediate School District, spoke to us about our iPads for Autism project. All of the iPads purchased from our program are in use (one of which has had to be repaired many times from abuse from frustration) and are much appreciated. Two of the students are now verbalizing thanks to the use of their iPads. Lacy has come up with 3 more applicants who would be benefited from their use. We will pursue getting them iPads in the Kiwanis program. Lacy also talked to us about YAP (Youth Assistance Program). It has been helping children for over 30 years and is in the process of a little reorganization. While she was here, we presented her with a check for $250 for the YAP program.
Minutes: October 7 and October 14, approved , H.H. – L.M.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Thank you and receipt from Salvation Army for donation of $378.00.
Discussions and Motions:
1. The Tree of Remembrance committee has purchased $399.84 worth of lights and equipment. They have ordered a 3X8 sign for approximately $130. They have scheduled the lighting of the tree for November 29th and the publishing of the names the first two weeks of January. It will be $5 per light and 3 for $10. They have yet to contact all of the funeral homes. It was approved to give them an additional $400 for expenses. J.G. – Marilyn A.
2. We had approved $500 for the Cameron School Merry Go Round installation which was not needed. Lori suggested that we use that money to help sponsor a new Art in Math program. It was moved and approved that we reassign that $500 to the Art I Math program. H.H. – Marilyn. A.
3. TRUNK OR TREAT will be at the United Methodist Church parking lot on Halloween from 1:00 to 2:00 with a carnival inside from 1:00 – 3:00. We approved to spend up to $300 on “Treats” for the event. B.C. – L.K. Brenda has a “castle” we may use as a feature for our distribution center. There also may be one this week end at Grace Church up by Cameron School that we might also attend. More information will follow as it comes in. We encourage any of you to join in the festivities.
4. The Middle School’s Builders Club Charter was put on hold due to the club not starting until after the first grading period.
5. Lou Martin is discovered that our supplier for Baffin Roses is sold out. He is working on other possibilities to replace the six needed along the highway.
6. We are working against the coming winter weather to prevent ATVs access to the Nature Preserve.
Time is running out.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
?? October 24, Trunk or Treat at Grace Church??
October 31, Trunk or Treat at Memorial United Methodist Church parking lot 1:00 - 2:00
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
October 14, 2015
6:00 p.m.
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Installation/Induction Dinner at the Terrace Supper Club
Welcome Carol Prins, Tracey Depuydt, Lori Neurohr
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht , Marilyn Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Lorna Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Tracey Depuydt, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lori Neurohr, Carol Prins, Al Stotz
Guests: Frank Austin, Jeff Depuydt, Judy Haulotte, Harold Hertig, Larry LaFave, Sherry Macfarlane, Bob Prins, Tom Ross, Peggy Ryan
Vice President Larry Kirschner
Immediate Past President Howard Haulotte
Secretary Ken Benson
Treasurer Mike Macfarlane
Board of Directors
1 year Director Mary LaFave
1 year director Brenda Crow
2 year Director Alan Stotz
3 year Director Marilyn Albrecht
3 year Director Lou Martin
Tracey Depuydt, sponsored by Peggy Austin
Lori Neurohr, sponsored by Peggy Austin
Thank you Brenda and Peggy for adding workers to our roles! YOU’RE THE GREATEST!
Ken Benson, Secretary.
October 14, 2015
6:00 p.m.
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Installation/Induction Dinner at the Terrace Supper Club
Welcome Carol Prins, Tracey Depuydt, Lori Neurohr
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht , Marilyn Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Lorna Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Tracey Depuydt, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lori Neurohr, Carol Prins, Al Stotz
Guests: Frank Austin, Jeff Depuydt, Judy Haulotte, Harold Hertig, Larry LaFave, Sherry Macfarlane, Bob Prins, Tom Ross, Peggy Ryan
- Peggy Ryan showed us 3 iPad minis that she set up for people who are unable to express themselves verbally. She demonstrated how they work and how they were limited to be used only for speech. Our club is interested in purchasing some from her to be distributed as we wish. We will be discussing this program at future meetings.
- We installed our new officers for the 2016-2016 Kiwanis Year:
Vice President Larry Kirschner
Immediate Past President Howard Haulotte
Secretary Ken Benson
Treasurer Mike Macfarlane
Board of Directors
1 year Director Mary LaFave
1 year director Brenda Crow
2 year Director Alan Stotz
3 year Director Marilyn Albrecht
3 year Director Lou Martin
- We inducted 3 new members:
Tracey Depuydt, sponsored by Peggy Austin
Lori Neurohr, sponsored by Peggy Austin
Thank you Brenda and Peggy for adding workers to our roles! YOU’RE THE GREATEST!
Ken Benson, Secretary.
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
October 7, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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6:00 p.m. Installation Dinner next week at Terrace.
No morning meeting next week, October 14th.
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht , Marilyn Albrecht, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Tom Tauzer
Guests: Tracey Depuydt
Minutes: Approved as corrected: H.H. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: $244 donated to Fan Club for Caramel Apple sale at Homecoming. BBQ cleared about $2700. Budget will be prepared for next year. S.H. – L.M.
Correspondence: BBQ Bill from Cloverland; Welcome Newborn info.
Discussions and Motions:
1. Our Installation of officers and induction of new members party at her will be held at the Terrace Supper Club just off U.S. 2 and 41 on October 14th. We eat at 6:00 p.m. but gather around 5:30 for socializing. This will replace our morning meeting. We will order off the menu with each party being responsible for their own meal. Our club will “pick up the tab” for our new members. PLEASE NOTIFY Ken Benson 428-2261 or [email protected] if you are planning on attending. Also please include how many will be coming.
2. Total barbeque sales were about $5250 with some money out and the bills yet to be paid. At the moment, our profit will be about $2700. We discussed the problem of burnt and dry chicken, the result of a new charcoal supplier making hotter fires. This resulted in less cooking time and some charred chickens. Since the cooking time was drastically reduced we exceeded our warming oven capacity forcing us to leave chickens on the grill longer thus drying them out. To remedy this, we will start cooking later in the morning and turn our chickens more often. With a later start, we should be able prevent using up warming oven capacity. We will also watch more carefully when serving in case an over done chicken slips through and not serve it.
3. Since we are having more people having to leave and go to work, we will start out meetings on time at 7:00 a.m.
4. The “Remembrance Tree” money has started to come in.
5. We had our last Adopt a Highway Clean-up for the season. (Whoopee!) It was a “light” pick up and 5 of us were able to pick up 9 bags in about an hour. Thanks to everybody who participated in the project this year.
6. Nature Preserve: We want to secure the area for the winter so that people will refrain from “tearing it up” with their ORVs. We are pursuing cable, boulders, used power poles, etc. to limit the entrance availability.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
October 14, Installation/Induction Dinner, Terrace Bay Inn, 5:30 gather – 6:00 dinner.
October 7, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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6:00 p.m. Installation Dinner next week at Terrace.
No morning meeting next week, October 14th.
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht , Marilyn Albrecht, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Tom Tauzer
Guests: Tracey Depuydt
Minutes: Approved as corrected: H.H. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: $244 donated to Fan Club for Caramel Apple sale at Homecoming. BBQ cleared about $2700. Budget will be prepared for next year. S.H. – L.M.
Correspondence: BBQ Bill from Cloverland; Welcome Newborn info.
Discussions and Motions:
1. Our Installation of officers and induction of new members party at her will be held at the Terrace Supper Club just off U.S. 2 and 41 on October 14th. We eat at 6:00 p.m. but gather around 5:30 for socializing. This will replace our morning meeting. We will order off the menu with each party being responsible for their own meal. Our club will “pick up the tab” for our new members. PLEASE NOTIFY Ken Benson 428-2261 or [email protected] if you are planning on attending. Also please include how many will be coming.
2. Total barbeque sales were about $5250 with some money out and the bills yet to be paid. At the moment, our profit will be about $2700. We discussed the problem of burnt and dry chicken, the result of a new charcoal supplier making hotter fires. This resulted in less cooking time and some charred chickens. Since the cooking time was drastically reduced we exceeded our warming oven capacity forcing us to leave chickens on the grill longer thus drying them out. To remedy this, we will start cooking later in the morning and turn our chickens more often. With a later start, we should be able prevent using up warming oven capacity. We will also watch more carefully when serving in case an over done chicken slips through and not serve it.
3. Since we are having more people having to leave and go to work, we will start out meetings on time at 7:00 a.m.
4. The “Remembrance Tree” money has started to come in.
5. We had our last Adopt a Highway Clean-up for the season. (Whoopee!) It was a “light” pick up and 5 of us were able to pick up 9 bags in about an hour. Thanks to everybody who participated in the project this year.
6. Nature Preserve: We want to secure the area for the winter so that people will refrain from “tearing it up” with their ORVs. We are pursuing cable, boulders, used power poles, etc. to limit the entrance availability.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
October 14, Installation/Induction Dinner, Terrace Bay Inn, 5:30 gather – 6:00 dinner.
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
September 30, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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Adopt a Highway Clean-up Thursday
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht , Marilyn Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Allan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guests: Carol Prins
Minutes: Approved as corrected: L.M. – Mike A.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved, A.S. – S.H. The caramel apple account has $1,838.14, and last year’s donations were about $10,500.
Correspondence: 5 copies of the WIUM Kiwanews.
Discussions and Motions:
1. Total barbeque sales were about $5250 with some money out and the bills yet to be paid. We served over 550 meals including the 96 walk-ins. We donated 26 meals to Pine Haven and 33 to The Salvation Army plus meals to our workers. We should have our final report next week. We tried a new charcoal this time with the result of hotter fires, less cooking time and some charred chickens. This new product will enable us to start cooking later in the morning and use less charcoal. We will also have to alter our “flip time” so that we can better control our “flare ups” and charring. It is surprising how charcoal can vary.
2. Our Installation of officers’ party at her Terrace on October 14th has been reserved. We eat at 6:00 p.m. but gather around 5:30 for socializing. This will replace our morning meeting. We will order off the menu with each party being responsible for their own meal. We will “pick up the tab” for our new members and Glynda Curtis and her husband. Glynda is a school cook who is retiring today and has been a mainstay in our BBQs for years.
3. The “Remembrance Tree” project: The club will provide up to $500 for lights, signs, etc. When they need more they should come back to the club for additional funds. A.S. – M.M.
4. The October 3rd Fall Fest will be at the DDA building from 1-3 p.m. this Saturday. We are encouraged to volunteer to help with the games. We are also encouraged to wear our Kiwanis shirts.
5. The Rapid River Key Club would like to use our Dunk Tank at Home-coming, but it has been “decommissioned” for the winter. We will donate $250 to the Rapid River “Fill the Bus” campaign to make up for their loss. A.S. – S.H.
6. We will donate $250 to YAP (Youth Assistance Program) Mike A. – L.M.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
October 1, Adopt a Highway clean-up at Happy Rock Shell Station, 5:00 p.m.
October 3, Fall Fest, DDA building. 1-3
October 14, Installation/Induction Dinner, Terrace Bay Inn, 5:30 gather – 6:00 dinner.
September 30, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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Adopt a Highway Clean-up Thursday
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht , Marilyn Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Allan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guests: Carol Prins
Minutes: Approved as corrected: L.M. – Mike A.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved, A.S. – S.H. The caramel apple account has $1,838.14, and last year’s donations were about $10,500.
Correspondence: 5 copies of the WIUM Kiwanews.
Discussions and Motions:
1. Total barbeque sales were about $5250 with some money out and the bills yet to be paid. We served over 550 meals including the 96 walk-ins. We donated 26 meals to Pine Haven and 33 to The Salvation Army plus meals to our workers. We should have our final report next week. We tried a new charcoal this time with the result of hotter fires, less cooking time and some charred chickens. This new product will enable us to start cooking later in the morning and use less charcoal. We will also have to alter our “flip time” so that we can better control our “flare ups” and charring. It is surprising how charcoal can vary.
2. Our Installation of officers’ party at her Terrace on October 14th has been reserved. We eat at 6:00 p.m. but gather around 5:30 for socializing. This will replace our morning meeting. We will order off the menu with each party being responsible for their own meal. We will “pick up the tab” for our new members and Glynda Curtis and her husband. Glynda is a school cook who is retiring today and has been a mainstay in our BBQs for years.
3. The “Remembrance Tree” project: The club will provide up to $500 for lights, signs, etc. When they need more they should come back to the club for additional funds. A.S. – M.M.
4. The October 3rd Fall Fest will be at the DDA building from 1-3 p.m. this Saturday. We are encouraged to volunteer to help with the games. We are also encouraged to wear our Kiwanis shirts.
5. The Rapid River Key Club would like to use our Dunk Tank at Home-coming, but it has been “decommissioned” for the winter. We will donate $250 to the Rapid River “Fill the Bus” campaign to make up for their loss. A.S. – S.H.
6. We will donate $250 to YAP (Youth Assistance Program) Mike A. – L.M.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
October 1, Adopt a Highway clean-up at Happy Rock Shell Station, 5:00 p.m.
October 3, Fall Fest, DDA building. 1-3
October 14, Installation/Induction Dinner, Terrace Bay Inn, 5:30 gather – 6:00 dinner.
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
September 23, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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CHICKEN BBQ - SEPTEMBER 26TH
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht , Marilyn Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Lou Martin, Allan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guests: Tracey Depuydt, Lori Neuroh, Carol Prins
Minutes: Approved: L.M. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: W
Discussions and Motions:
1. Barbeque sales are at 452. After discussion we decided to order 20 cases or 640 chicken halves. This will help us avoid panic in the late afternoon as to turning away “walkins”. We will meet at 3:30 Friday for potato cleaning and then serve from 11:00 to 5:00 on Saturday. The fires will be started at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday. We are anticipating lots of help from our Key Clubs.
2. Our Installation of officers’ party at her Terrace on October 14th has been reserved. We eat at 6:00 p.m. but gather around 5:30 for socializing. This will replace our morning meeting. We will order off the menu with each party being responsible for their own meal. We will “pick up the tab” for our new members.
3. Larry reported on the “Remembrance Tree” project. They have arranged for Super Valu, Elmer’s, and Super One and possibly the funeral homes to distribute info on the project. We now have a Post Office Box, #22. They are contacting the city electric to be sure to order the correct lights. It will begin November 29th on through the new year.
4. “Mileage” was discussed. Passed: All travel on behalf of club to be reimbursed, if requested, as approved by board. L.M. – Mike A. The amount to be set at $.35 per mile and to be reviewed annually. A.S. – Mike A.
5. The October 3rd Fall Fest will be at the DDA building from 1-3 p.m. We are encouraged to volunteer to help with the games. We are also encouraged to wear our Kiwanis shirts.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
September 26, Fall BBQ
October 1, Adopt a Highway clean-up at Happy Rock Shell Station, 5:00 p.m.
October 3, Fall Fest, DDA building. 1-3
October 14, Installation/Induction Dinner, Terrace Bay Inn, 5:30 gather – 6:00 dinner.
September 23, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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CHICKEN BBQ - SEPTEMBER 26TH
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht , Marilyn Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Lou Martin, Allan Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guests: Tracey Depuydt, Lori Neuroh, Carol Prins
Minutes: Approved: L.M. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: W
Discussions and Motions:
1. Barbeque sales are at 452. After discussion we decided to order 20 cases or 640 chicken halves. This will help us avoid panic in the late afternoon as to turning away “walkins”. We will meet at 3:30 Friday for potato cleaning and then serve from 11:00 to 5:00 on Saturday. The fires will be started at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday. We are anticipating lots of help from our Key Clubs.
2. Our Installation of officers’ party at her Terrace on October 14th has been reserved. We eat at 6:00 p.m. but gather around 5:30 for socializing. This will replace our morning meeting. We will order off the menu with each party being responsible for their own meal. We will “pick up the tab” for our new members.
3. Larry reported on the “Remembrance Tree” project. They have arranged for Super Valu, Elmer’s, and Super One and possibly the funeral homes to distribute info on the project. We now have a Post Office Box, #22. They are contacting the city electric to be sure to order the correct lights. It will begin November 29th on through the new year.
4. “Mileage” was discussed. Passed: All travel on behalf of club to be reimbursed, if requested, as approved by board. L.M. – Mike A. The amount to be set at $.35 per mile and to be reviewed annually. A.S. – Mike A.
5. The October 3rd Fall Fest will be at the DDA building from 1-3 p.m. We are encouraged to volunteer to help with the games. We are also encouraged to wear our Kiwanis shirts.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
September 26, Fall BBQ
October 1, Adopt a Highway clean-up at Happy Rock Shell Station, 5:00 p.m.
October 3, Fall Fest, DDA building. 1-3
October 14, Installation/Induction Dinner, Terrace Bay Inn, 5:30 gather – 6:00 dinner.
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
September 16, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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CHICKEN BBQ - SEPTEMBER 26TH
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht , Marilyn Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Lou Martin, Allan Stotz
Guests: Tracey Depuydt, Lori Neuroh, Carol Prins
Minutes: Approved: L.M. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Bill from Bink’s for $88.40
Discussions and Motions:
1. Barbeque sales are at the all-time lowest with only 76 tickets reported sold at this point! PLEASE MAKE AN EXTRA EFFORT TO SELL SOME TICKETS AND INFORM ME AS TO HOW MANY. 428-2261. We will pick up signs from storage shed #8 at Hoegh’s Storage Sheds on Superior/Railroad Avenues at 1:00 p.m. this Sunday to place in town.
2. Dunk Tank Success! Steve Benoit put on a fundraiser for Bay Cliff and used our Dunk Tank. His gathering was a huge success, raising $12,500 for Bay Cliff. As moved in our Sept. 2nd meeting, we would like to donate the $125 rental fee to Bay Cliff also.
3. Our Installation of officers’ party at her Terrace on October 14th has been reserved. We eat at 6:00 p.m. but gather around 5:30 for socializing. This will replace our morning meeting. We will order off the menu with each party being responsible for their own meal.
4. Larry reported on the “Remembrance Tree” project. He has arranged for Super Valu, Elmer’s, and Super One to distribute info on the project. They also suggested that we purchase a P.O. Box doe donations. Moved that we rent a mail box for $36.00 for 6 months. L.M. – A.S. They will contact the city electric to be sure to order the correct lights. They are suggesting “Remembrance/Honor Lights” as the name. They are also suggesting that we get lighted signage on Lake Shore Drive for the project.
5. We are still trying to research getting background checks for any of us working with children.
6. Lacy Lauzon from the ISD reported on 3 children that have completed the applications and 2 more possible children that may need iPads. This was tabled until next meeting.
7. Sold $184.50 of Caramel Apples for Autism at game. May add Pecan Snappies for $5.00
8. We need to get more information on “Kiwanis” signage for all of our projects.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
September 17, AKtion Club 12:00 noon Bonifas Fine Arts Center
September 20, 1:00 p.m. Pick up signs from storage shed #8 at Hoegh’s Storage Sheds on Superior/Railroad Avenues.
September 26, Fall BBQ
October 1, Adopt a Highway clean-up at Happy Rock Shell Station, 5:00 p.m.
October 3, Fall Fest, DDA building, 1-3
October 14, Installation/Induction Dinner, Terrace Bay Inn 5:30 gather – 6:00 dinner
September 16, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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CHICKEN BBQ - SEPTEMBER 26TH
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht , Marilyn Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Lou Martin, Allan Stotz
Guests: Tracey Depuydt, Lori Neuroh, Carol Prins
Minutes: Approved: L.M. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Bill from Bink’s for $88.40
Discussions and Motions:
1. Barbeque sales are at the all-time lowest with only 76 tickets reported sold at this point! PLEASE MAKE AN EXTRA EFFORT TO SELL SOME TICKETS AND INFORM ME AS TO HOW MANY. 428-2261. We will pick up signs from storage shed #8 at Hoegh’s Storage Sheds on Superior/Railroad Avenues at 1:00 p.m. this Sunday to place in town.
2. Dunk Tank Success! Steve Benoit put on a fundraiser for Bay Cliff and used our Dunk Tank. His gathering was a huge success, raising $12,500 for Bay Cliff. As moved in our Sept. 2nd meeting, we would like to donate the $125 rental fee to Bay Cliff also.
3. Our Installation of officers’ party at her Terrace on October 14th has been reserved. We eat at 6:00 p.m. but gather around 5:30 for socializing. This will replace our morning meeting. We will order off the menu with each party being responsible for their own meal.
4. Larry reported on the “Remembrance Tree” project. He has arranged for Super Valu, Elmer’s, and Super One to distribute info on the project. They also suggested that we purchase a P.O. Box doe donations. Moved that we rent a mail box for $36.00 for 6 months. L.M. – A.S. They will contact the city electric to be sure to order the correct lights. They are suggesting “Remembrance/Honor Lights” as the name. They are also suggesting that we get lighted signage on Lake Shore Drive for the project.
5. We are still trying to research getting background checks for any of us working with children.
6. Lacy Lauzon from the ISD reported on 3 children that have completed the applications and 2 more possible children that may need iPads. This was tabled until next meeting.
7. Sold $184.50 of Caramel Apples for Autism at game. May add Pecan Snappies for $5.00
8. We need to get more information on “Kiwanis” signage for all of our projects.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
September 17, AKtion Club 12:00 noon Bonifas Fine Arts Center
September 20, 1:00 p.m. Pick up signs from storage shed #8 at Hoegh’s Storage Sheds on Superior/Railroad Avenues.
September 26, Fall BBQ
October 1, Adopt a Highway clean-up at Happy Rock Shell Station, 5:00 p.m.
October 3, Fall Fest, DDA building, 1-3
October 14, Installation/Induction Dinner, Terrace Bay Inn 5:30 gather – 6:00 dinner
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
September 9, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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CHICKEN BBQ - SEPTEMBER 26TH
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht , Marilyn Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Allan Stotz
Guests: Carol Prins
Minutes: Approved: Marilyn A. – L.M.
Treasurer’s Report: Administration, $1, 564.15; Service, $11,897.69; Total, $13,461.84. L.M. – A.S.
Correspondence: Note from Melissa asking if our club would provide refreshments for the Division Council at the Memorial Methodist Church this Sunday.
Discussions and Motions:
1. We voted to allow up to $50 for refreshments at the Division Council meeting. M.M. – L.M.
2. Our Installation of officers’ party at her Terrace on October 14th has been reserved. We eat at 6:00 p.m. but gather around 5:30 for socializing. This will replace our morning meeting. We will order off the menu with eah party responsible for their own meal,
3. Carol Prins applied for membership for our club. We can have our induction along with our installation of officers on the 14th.
4. The Division Council Meeting will be this Sunday, September 13, 2:00 -4:00 p.m. at the Memorial United Methodist Church in Gladstone. Topics: Youth Protection Training and club administration issues that clubs are having.
5. Larry reported on the “Remembrance Tree” project. He has talked with Nicole Sanderson from the parks and recreation department with the city, picked out a tree and has a committee made up of himself, Peggy Austin, Mary LaFave, and Marilyn Albrecht. He is thinking we should get a P.O. Box for an address for where the checks can be delivered.
6. We are trying to research getting background checks for any of us working with children.
7. Brenda reported that October 3 will be the “DDA Fall Fest”. They are looking for volunteers.
8. Brenda reported that Peggy Ryan, Ryan from Stillwater Therapy Services is requesting iPad Minis to be used for communication skills for children in the Autism Spectrum.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
September 12, Steve Benoit/Bay Cliff use of Dunk Tank
September 13, Kiwanis Division 10 Council meeting, 2-4 p.m. M.U. Methodist Church
September 17, AKtion Club 12:00 noon Bonifas Fine Arts Center
September 26, Fall BBQ
October 1, Adopt a Highway clean-up at Happy Rock Shell Station, 5:00 p.m.
October 3, Fall Fest, DDA building, 1-3
September 9, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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CHICKEN BBQ - SEPTEMBER 26TH
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht , Marilyn Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Allan Stotz
Guests: Carol Prins
Minutes: Approved: Marilyn A. – L.M.
Treasurer’s Report: Administration, $1, 564.15; Service, $11,897.69; Total, $13,461.84. L.M. – A.S.
Correspondence: Note from Melissa asking if our club would provide refreshments for the Division Council at the Memorial Methodist Church this Sunday.
Discussions and Motions:
1. We voted to allow up to $50 for refreshments at the Division Council meeting. M.M. – L.M.
2. Our Installation of officers’ party at her Terrace on October 14th has been reserved. We eat at 6:00 p.m. but gather around 5:30 for socializing. This will replace our morning meeting. We will order off the menu with eah party responsible for their own meal,
3. Carol Prins applied for membership for our club. We can have our induction along with our installation of officers on the 14th.
4. The Division Council Meeting will be this Sunday, September 13, 2:00 -4:00 p.m. at the Memorial United Methodist Church in Gladstone. Topics: Youth Protection Training and club administration issues that clubs are having.
5. Larry reported on the “Remembrance Tree” project. He has talked with Nicole Sanderson from the parks and recreation department with the city, picked out a tree and has a committee made up of himself, Peggy Austin, Mary LaFave, and Marilyn Albrecht. He is thinking we should get a P.O. Box for an address for where the checks can be delivered.
6. We are trying to research getting background checks for any of us working with children.
7. Brenda reported that October 3 will be the “DDA Fall Fest”. They are looking for volunteers.
8. Brenda reported that Peggy Ryan, Ryan from Stillwater Therapy Services is requesting iPad Minis to be used for communication skills for children in the Autism Spectrum.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
September 12, Steve Benoit/Bay Cliff use of Dunk Tank
September 13, Kiwanis Division 10 Council meeting, 2-4 p.m. M.U. Methodist Church
September 17, AKtion Club 12:00 noon Bonifas Fine Arts Center
September 26, Fall BBQ
October 1, Adopt a Highway clean-up at Happy Rock Shell Station, 5:00 p.m.
October 3, Fall Fest, DDA building, 1-3
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
September 2, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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CHICKEN BBQ - SEPTEMBER 26TH
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht , Marilyn Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Lou Martin, Allan Stotz
Guests: Carol Prins
Minutes: Approved: L.K. – L.M.
Treasurer’s Report: None.
Correspondence: Daily Press, Newspapers in Education
Discussions and Motions:
1. We voted to support the Newspapers in Action in the Gladstone Schools with a $100 donation. A.S. – L.M. We also want to inquire about the program in Rapid river Schools.
2. We decided to have our Installation of officers’ party at her Terrace on October 14th. We eat at 6:00 p.m. but gather around 5:30 for socializing. This will replace our morning meeting.
3. Melissa would like to have her Division Council Meeting on Sunday, September 13, 2:00 -4:00 p.m. at the Memorial United Methodist Church in Gladstone. Topics: Youth Protection Training and club administration issues that clubs are having.
4. The Dunk Tank is scheduled to be used for Bay Cliff at Steven Benoit’s home on September 12. We would like to make this a donation to Bay Cliff Health Camp.
5. Larry reported on the District Convention. Melisa is to be congratulated on organizing such a tremendous task. Melissa, Larry, Brenda, John and Ken were there from our club.
6. A new By Laws correction is to be made. We said that new member dues are $0.00, which is incorrect. International is $50 and District is $15. So we should at least have $65.00. Even though we pay this for them, it should not be listed as $0.00. The new wording was tabled and Ken was asked to inquire how they suggest we word it.
7. We discussed including various ways of using our “iPad money”. We will continue this discussion.
8. We have contributed $1500 to “Eliminate”. This is enough for us to award a “Zellar” which is an honorarium to one of our members. Hmmmm!
Ken Benson, Secretary.
September 3, AKtion Club 12:00 noon Bonifas Fine Arts Center
September 12, Steve Benoit/Bay Cliff use of Dunk Tank
September 13, Kiwanis Division 10 Council meeting, 2-4 p.m. M.U. Methodist Church
September 17, AKtion Club 12:00 noon Bonifas Fine Arts Center
September 26, Fall BBQ
October 1, Adopt a Highway clean-up at Happy Rock Shell Station, 5:00 p.m.
September 2, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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CHICKEN BBQ - SEPTEMBER 26TH
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht , Marilyn Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Lou Martin, Allan Stotz
Guests: Carol Prins
Minutes: Approved: L.K. – L.M.
Treasurer’s Report: None.
Correspondence: Daily Press, Newspapers in Education
Discussions and Motions:
1. We voted to support the Newspapers in Action in the Gladstone Schools with a $100 donation. A.S. – L.M. We also want to inquire about the program in Rapid river Schools.
2. We decided to have our Installation of officers’ party at her Terrace on October 14th. We eat at 6:00 p.m. but gather around 5:30 for socializing. This will replace our morning meeting.
3. Melissa would like to have her Division Council Meeting on Sunday, September 13, 2:00 -4:00 p.m. at the Memorial United Methodist Church in Gladstone. Topics: Youth Protection Training and club administration issues that clubs are having.
4. The Dunk Tank is scheduled to be used for Bay Cliff at Steven Benoit’s home on September 12. We would like to make this a donation to Bay Cliff Health Camp.
5. Larry reported on the District Convention. Melisa is to be congratulated on organizing such a tremendous task. Melissa, Larry, Brenda, John and Ken were there from our club.
6. A new By Laws correction is to be made. We said that new member dues are $0.00, which is incorrect. International is $50 and District is $15. So we should at least have $65.00. Even though we pay this for them, it should not be listed as $0.00. The new wording was tabled and Ken was asked to inquire how they suggest we word it.
7. We discussed including various ways of using our “iPad money”. We will continue this discussion.
8. We have contributed $1500 to “Eliminate”. This is enough for us to award a “Zellar” which is an honorarium to one of our members. Hmmmm!
Ken Benson, Secretary.
September 3, AKtion Club 12:00 noon Bonifas Fine Arts Center
September 12, Steve Benoit/Bay Cliff use of Dunk Tank
September 13, Kiwanis Division 10 Council meeting, 2-4 p.m. M.U. Methodist Church
September 17, AKtion Club 12:00 noon Bonifas Fine Arts Center
September 26, Fall BBQ
October 1, Adopt a Highway clean-up at Happy Rock Shell Station, 5:00 p.m.
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
August 26, 2015
6:00 p.m.
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THE MARTIN’S SUMMER PICNIC
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht , Marilyn Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Melissa Histed, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Tom Tauzer.
Guests: Frank Austin, Dorelle Kirschner, Sherry Macfarlane, Beverly Martin, Ernie Talbert, Barbara Tauzer.
Correspondence: A thank you letter from CHAT (Community Handicap Awareness Team) organizers for putting on our CHAT Picnic in Rapid River.
Discussions and Motions:
1. We voted to have our Fall Barbecue on September 26th. L.M. – M.L. Ken will make tickets this week so that Lisa Thomas can hand them out at School orientation.
2. We voted to send $300 to Eliminate to be given to the Kiwanis Governor at the convention this week end. L.M. – L.K.
3. Melissa discussed having a Division Council Meeting for the Upper Peninsula Kiwanis Clubs. We discussed having it here at the Memorial Methodist Church and having the topic being Youth Protection Focus/training.
4. The Dunk Tank use at the Fair presented Mike Albrecht and Larry Kirschner with many problems…one of which was missing the meeting last week.
5. The Cook Shack at the U.P. State Fair went well despite the bad weather and small crowds. Thank you Larry, Melissa, Peggy, Brenda, John Sharon and Mike Macfarlane for representing our club there.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 28 and 29, District Convention, Holiday Inn, Marquette MI
September 12, Steve Benoit/Bay Cliff use of Dunk Tank
September 26, Fall BBQ
August 26, 2015
6:00 p.m.
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THE MARTIN’S SUMMER PICNIC
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht , Marilyn Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Melissa Histed, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Tom Tauzer.
Guests: Frank Austin, Dorelle Kirschner, Sherry Macfarlane, Beverly Martin, Ernie Talbert, Barbara Tauzer.
Correspondence: A thank you letter from CHAT (Community Handicap Awareness Team) organizers for putting on our CHAT Picnic in Rapid River.
Discussions and Motions:
1. We voted to have our Fall Barbecue on September 26th. L.M. – M.L. Ken will make tickets this week so that Lisa Thomas can hand them out at School orientation.
2. We voted to send $300 to Eliminate to be given to the Kiwanis Governor at the convention this week end. L.M. – L.K.
3. Melissa discussed having a Division Council Meeting for the Upper Peninsula Kiwanis Clubs. We discussed having it here at the Memorial Methodist Church and having the topic being Youth Protection Focus/training.
4. The Dunk Tank use at the Fair presented Mike Albrecht and Larry Kirschner with many problems…one of which was missing the meeting last week.
5. The Cook Shack at the U.P. State Fair went well despite the bad weather and small crowds. Thank you Larry, Melissa, Peggy, Brenda, John Sharon and Mike Macfarlane for representing our club there.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 28 and 29, District Convention, Holiday Inn, Marquette MI
September 12, Steve Benoit/Bay Cliff use of Dunk Tank
September 26, Fall BBQ
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
August 12, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht , Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz.
Guests: Jared Crow, Grace DeLaire, Gavin Mathius, Magnam Sanderson, Jake Strasler
Guest Speakers: 4 of the 25-30 8th grade students who went to Washington D.C. this spring came to thank us for the contribution our club gave them for the class trip. Highlights for them were the monuments, the walls and cemeteries, the Holocaust and other museums. They and their parents were very grateful for our donation.
Guest Speaker: Gavin Mathias, an Eagle Scout candidate, spoke to us about his Eagle Scout project of building 10 “bat houses” at our Nature Preserve. He handed out his plans and his rational for building them. It was moved that we support and fund the project. Mike A. – J.G. Howard and Mike Albrecht offered to supply the rough cedar for the houses.
Minutes: Approved: Mike A. – M.M.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved : L.M. – A.S.
Correspondence: A bill from Bink’s Coca Cola.
District Convention: The Convention is up at Marquette on August 28th and 29th. It was moved that our club reimburse our member for Convention expenses up to $500. M.M. – L.K. We are encouraging as many members to attend as possible. The website for registration is:
http://www.wiumkiwanis.org/public_district/pub_Content.aspx?PageID=13866
What I do is save the completed for to my desk top, then copy it from my desk top and send it to:
'Mark Finger, Executive Director, WI-UM Kiwanis District' [email protected]
Before you send it, make sure your information saved also…mine didn’t. So I had to print it and fax it. The deadline has been extended to the 15th.
Our two delegates will be Howard Haulotte and Larry Kirschner.
Light of Remembrance: Larry presented his plan for a fundraiser of lighting a Christmas Tree in Kids’ Kingdom. Each light would represent a person that someone paid $5 to honor. The club voted to continue researching this idea and to try to implement it this year from November 15 to January 15. A.S. – L.M. Larry will do more research on the project.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 12; CHAT Picnic, 6:00 to 8:00: Rapid River Pavilion, TONIGHT!
August 19: Up Steam and Gas Village at U.P State Fair 12:30 to 5:30. Schedule attached .
August 26; Club Picnic at Lou Martin’s, 6:00 P.M. Call Bev at 428-9119 with your plans.
September 12, Steve Benoit/Bay Cliff use of Dunk Tank
August 12, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht , Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz.
Guests: Jared Crow, Grace DeLaire, Gavin Mathius, Magnam Sanderson, Jake Strasler
Guest Speakers: 4 of the 25-30 8th grade students who went to Washington D.C. this spring came to thank us for the contribution our club gave them for the class trip. Highlights for them were the monuments, the walls and cemeteries, the Holocaust and other museums. They and their parents were very grateful for our donation.
Guest Speaker: Gavin Mathias, an Eagle Scout candidate, spoke to us about his Eagle Scout project of building 10 “bat houses” at our Nature Preserve. He handed out his plans and his rational for building them. It was moved that we support and fund the project. Mike A. – J.G. Howard and Mike Albrecht offered to supply the rough cedar for the houses.
Minutes: Approved: Mike A. – M.M.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved : L.M. – A.S.
Correspondence: A bill from Bink’s Coca Cola.
District Convention: The Convention is up at Marquette on August 28th and 29th. It was moved that our club reimburse our member for Convention expenses up to $500. M.M. – L.K. We are encouraging as many members to attend as possible. The website for registration is:
http://www.wiumkiwanis.org/public_district/pub_Content.aspx?PageID=13866
What I do is save the completed for to my desk top, then copy it from my desk top and send it to:
'Mark Finger, Executive Director, WI-UM Kiwanis District' [email protected]
Before you send it, make sure your information saved also…mine didn’t. So I had to print it and fax it. The deadline has been extended to the 15th.
Our two delegates will be Howard Haulotte and Larry Kirschner.
Light of Remembrance: Larry presented his plan for a fundraiser of lighting a Christmas Tree in Kids’ Kingdom. Each light would represent a person that someone paid $5 to honor. The club voted to continue researching this idea and to try to implement it this year from November 15 to January 15. A.S. – L.M. Larry will do more research on the project.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 12; CHAT Picnic, 6:00 to 8:00: Rapid River Pavilion, TONIGHT!
August 19: Up Steam and Gas Village at U.P State Fair 12:30 to 5:30. Schedule attached .
August 26; Club Picnic at Lou Martin’s, 6:00 P.M. Call Bev at 428-9119 with your plans.
September 12, Steve Benoit/Bay Cliff use of Dunk Tank
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
August 5, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Mike Albrecht , Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Sharon Hertig, Lou Martin, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Guest Speaker: Donna Thurston, U. P. Steam and Gas Village thanked us for helping last year. She said that during the last year they served 3,500 people…whew! This year, our club and its two Key Clubs are helping 3 days at the fair! GREAT! She said that the soups are . by Buck Inn, Delona and Herford and Hops. She gave us 9 free admission tickets to the Fair for our help at the Cook Shack.
Guest Speakers: Megan Jurach, Sean Nauss, representing the Circle K came and reported on the International Convention celebrating our 100 years as an organization. They showed us a power point from their experience. At their general sessions there were 6,000 Kiwanians in attendance. WOW! It was good to see that someone from our sponsored clubs was able to go. Our club was able to help finance their trip to the International Convention,
Minutes: Approved: L.M. – A.S.
Treasurer’s Report: None.
Correspondence: A letter from the Salvation Army asking for donations
Discussions and Motions:
1. We voted to send the Salvation Army $100. L.M. – A.S. This will have to be approved by the Board.
2. Nature Preserve: The conservation district has donated the rocks for gate. We still have to arrange for equipment to move and place them. They are currently discussing an Eagle Scout Project that will soon be announced.
3. CHAT Picnic is next week. We will make final plans that morning.
4. Picnic at the Martin’s House will be on the 26th. We need to call Bev with information on what we will bring. Their phone number is 428-9119
5. WE NEED TO BRING BROCHURES TO THE COOK SHACK AT THE FAIR!
Our current schedule is attached. Please notify me of any additions and corrections.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 12; CHAT Picnic, 6:00 to 8:00: Rapid River Pavilion,
August 19: Up Steam and Gas Village at U.P State Fair 12:30 to 5:30
August 26; Club Picnic at Lou Martin’s, 6:00 P.M.
September 12, Steve Benoit/Bay Cliff use of Dunk Tank
August 5, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Mike Albrecht , Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Sharon Hertig, Lou Martin, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Guest Speaker: Donna Thurston, U. P. Steam and Gas Village thanked us for helping last year. She said that during the last year they served 3,500 people…whew! This year, our club and its two Key Clubs are helping 3 days at the fair! GREAT! She said that the soups are . by Buck Inn, Delona and Herford and Hops. She gave us 9 free admission tickets to the Fair for our help at the Cook Shack.
Guest Speakers: Megan Jurach, Sean Nauss, representing the Circle K came and reported on the International Convention celebrating our 100 years as an organization. They showed us a power point from their experience. At their general sessions there were 6,000 Kiwanians in attendance. WOW! It was good to see that someone from our sponsored clubs was able to go. Our club was able to help finance their trip to the International Convention,
Minutes: Approved: L.M. – A.S.
Treasurer’s Report: None.
Correspondence: A letter from the Salvation Army asking for donations
Discussions and Motions:
1. We voted to send the Salvation Army $100. L.M. – A.S. This will have to be approved by the Board.
2. Nature Preserve: The conservation district has donated the rocks for gate. We still have to arrange for equipment to move and place them. They are currently discussing an Eagle Scout Project that will soon be announced.
3. CHAT Picnic is next week. We will make final plans that morning.
4. Picnic at the Martin’s House will be on the 26th. We need to call Bev with information on what we will bring. Their phone number is 428-9119
5. WE NEED TO BRING BROCHURES TO THE COOK SHACK AT THE FAIR!
Our current schedule is attached. Please notify me of any additions and corrections.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 12; CHAT Picnic, 6:00 to 8:00: Rapid River Pavilion,
August 19: Up Steam and Gas Village at U.P State Fair 12:30 to 5:30
August 26; Club Picnic at Lou Martin’s, 6:00 P.M.
September 12, Steve Benoit/Bay Cliff use of Dunk Tank
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
July 29, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht , Peggy Austin, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz
Minutes: Approved: L.M. – Mike A.
Treasurer’s Report: A.S. – L.M.
Correspondence: None
Discussions and Motions:
1. Discussed the Dunk Tank and its future.
2. Discussed the “one time” expenses of the Race.
3. Discussed the iPad situation and the use of iPads in the schools.
4. Discussed the Nature Preserve. Mark Polega, the new City Public Works Director, seems interested. Conservation District may be able to get the “rocks” needed for ORV deterrents. We have funds available for projects.
5. Cook shack sign-up sheet has been started (attached).
6. Discussed Eliminate project.
7. Lou Martin reported on the roses: 55 in great shape, 44 in fair shape, 7 poor to gone. Moved to order 10 more pink bushes at about $25 each. A.S. – M. M.
Sharon Hertig, Acting Secretary.
August 5, Donna Thurston, The Fair Service Project.
August 5, Megan Jursch from Circle K for support
August 12; CHAT Picnic, 6:00 to 8:00: Rapid River Pavilion,
August 19: Up Steam and Gas Village at U.P State Fair 12:30 to 5:30
August 26; Club Picnic at Lou Martin’s, 6:00 P.M.
September 12, Steve Benoit/Bay Cliff use of Dunk Tank
July 29, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht , Peggy Austin, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz
Minutes: Approved: L.M. – Mike A.
Treasurer’s Report: A.S. – L.M.
Correspondence: None
Discussions and Motions:
1. Discussed the Dunk Tank and its future.
2. Discussed the “one time” expenses of the Race.
3. Discussed the iPad situation and the use of iPads in the schools.
4. Discussed the Nature Preserve. Mark Polega, the new City Public Works Director, seems interested. Conservation District may be able to get the “rocks” needed for ORV deterrents. We have funds available for projects.
5. Cook shack sign-up sheet has been started (attached).
6. Discussed Eliminate project.
7. Lou Martin reported on the roses: 55 in great shape, 44 in fair shape, 7 poor to gone. Moved to order 10 more pink bushes at about $25 each. A.S. – M. M.
Sharon Hertig, Acting Secretary.
August 5, Donna Thurston, The Fair Service Project.
August 5, Megan Jursch from Circle K for support
August 12; CHAT Picnic, 6:00 to 8:00: Rapid River Pavilion,
August 19: Up Steam and Gas Village at U.P State Fair 12:30 to 5:30
August 26; Club Picnic at Lou Martin’s, 6:00 P.M.
September 12, Steve Benoit/Bay Cliff use of Dunk Tank
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
July 22, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved: L.K. – L.M.
Treasurer’s Report: Same, A.S. – B.C.
. A.s
Correspondence: BraveBot Thank you.
Nominations for next year: To re-elect Marilyn Albrecht and Lou Martin for a 3 year term. A.S. – B.C.
Discussions and Motions: 1. Mike Macfarlane brought up the apparent need for canoes for our local boy scouts. We discussed the need of buying one for them. More information is required.
2. Lou tin Martin requested a decision on the Club Picnic. I t was decided to have it on August 26th at the Martin home.
3. We discussed the CHAT Picnic on August 12th. Mike Albrecht will pre-grill the hot-dogs at his home. Marilyn Albrecht offered to make a cake for desert. She stated that a cake went over very well at the Yacht Club dinner for CHAT. We will also have veggies and dip along with chips.
4. No progress with the iPad project.
5. “Kiwanis Sponsored Project” signs were suggested for all the projects we have been involved in accept “Kids’ Kingdom”. We felt that we should research the archives for all the groups involved and make a sign honoring all of them.
6. We discussed Nature Preserve projects. We received a “go ahead” from the Conservation District Board and feel that we should start on the rock “gate” to restrict the ORVs.
7. “Wednesday at the Fair” We are still waiting for Donna Thurston to come to a meeting. We will send a sign-up sheet with this email.
8. We discussed the importance of having a city employee as a member of our club since we work so closely with the city.
9. Adopt a Highway had 9 workers collecting 12 bags for a little over one hour. THANK YOU ALL!
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 12; CHAT Picnic, 6:00 to 8:00: Rapid River Pavilion,
August 19: Up Steam and Gas Village at U.P State Fair 12:30 to 5:30
August 26; Club Picnic at Lou Martin’s, 6:00 P.M.
July 22, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved: L.K. – L.M.
Treasurer’s Report: Same, A.S. – B.C.
. A.s
Correspondence: BraveBot Thank you.
Nominations for next year: To re-elect Marilyn Albrecht and Lou Martin for a 3 year term. A.S. – B.C.
Discussions and Motions: 1. Mike Macfarlane brought up the apparent need for canoes for our local boy scouts. We discussed the need of buying one for them. More information is required.
2. Lou tin Martin requested a decision on the Club Picnic. I t was decided to have it on August 26th at the Martin home.
3. We discussed the CHAT Picnic on August 12th. Mike Albrecht will pre-grill the hot-dogs at his home. Marilyn Albrecht offered to make a cake for desert. She stated that a cake went over very well at the Yacht Club dinner for CHAT. We will also have veggies and dip along with chips.
4. No progress with the iPad project.
5. “Kiwanis Sponsored Project” signs were suggested for all the projects we have been involved in accept “Kids’ Kingdom”. We felt that we should research the archives for all the groups involved and make a sign honoring all of them.
6. We discussed Nature Preserve projects. We received a “go ahead” from the Conservation District Board and feel that we should start on the rock “gate” to restrict the ORVs.
7. “Wednesday at the Fair” We are still waiting for Donna Thurston to come to a meeting. We will send a sign-up sheet with this email.
8. We discussed the importance of having a city employee as a member of our club since we work so closely with the city.
9. Adopt a Highway had 9 workers collecting 12 bags for a little over one hour. THANK YOU ALL!
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 12; CHAT Picnic, 6:00 to 8:00: Rapid River Pavilion,
August 19: Up Steam and Gas Village at U.P State Fair 12:30 to 5:30
August 26; Club Picnic at Lou Martin’s, 6:00 P.M.
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
July 15, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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Adopt-a-Highway Thursday at 5:00.
In Attendance: Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved: L.M. – M. M.
Treasurer’s Report: Race: $5930 with $1200 in expenses (including the signs which were a one-time expense) for a profit of $4700; Dunk tank: $500; Caramel Apples: $130.
Correspondence: BraveBot Thank you.
Nominations for next year: Tabled. Need present board listing. (attached)
Discussions of 4th of July Activities: The Dunk Tank location was at the end of the activities but due to a couple of “good drawing dunkees” who brought their own crowd , we were still able to take in close to $500, however the caramel apple sales were way down despite Brenda trying to bring them to the crowd. Ken is to contact Lacy Lauzon about iPads for Autism funds generated from apple sales. The BraveBot golf project helped draw the crowd to our end of the activities, but many people could not find us. After looking at our options we decided to remain at our location but try to make people aware of our location. Brenda will attend the 4th of July planning group at 10 a.m. today to voice our concerns. Race went VERY WELL. We are still waiting for a bill from Bink’s. We haven’t heard how well the Key Clubs did with the inflatables.
Nature Preserve: We are seeking a new project to invest in and the Nature Preserve may be the very thing. A new informational letter has been drafted for the surrounding neighbors. We want to meet with Mark Polega, the new director of Public Works, out at the site and seek his help in widening the entrance to the parking lot and installing boulders by the gate for a wheel chair entrance that will discourage ORVs. After these project are completed we will be able to expand our focus on board walks, viewing stations, picnic areas and informational signs. We need some repair work on the entrance sign to better weather proof it.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
July 16, Adopt a Highway Clean Up, 5:00 Happy Rock Shell
August 12, Club Picnic at Lou Martin’s, 6:00 P.M. (Tentative)
August 13,CHAT Picnic, 6:00 to 8:00: Rapid River Pavilion
August 19: Up Steam and Gas Village at U.P State Fair 12:30 to 5:30
July 15, 2015
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
Adopt-a-Highway Thursday at 5:00.
In Attendance: Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved: L.M. – M. M.
Treasurer’s Report: Race: $5930 with $1200 in expenses (including the signs which were a one-time expense) for a profit of $4700; Dunk tank: $500; Caramel Apples: $130.
Correspondence: BraveBot Thank you.
Nominations for next year: Tabled. Need present board listing. (attached)
Discussions of 4th of July Activities: The Dunk Tank location was at the end of the activities but due to a couple of “good drawing dunkees” who brought their own crowd , we were still able to take in close to $500, however the caramel apple sales were way down despite Brenda trying to bring them to the crowd. Ken is to contact Lacy Lauzon about iPads for Autism funds generated from apple sales. The BraveBot golf project helped draw the crowd to our end of the activities, but many people could not find us. After looking at our options we decided to remain at our location but try to make people aware of our location. Brenda will attend the 4th of July planning group at 10 a.m. today to voice our concerns. Race went VERY WELL. We are still waiting for a bill from Bink’s. We haven’t heard how well the Key Clubs did with the inflatables.
Nature Preserve: We are seeking a new project to invest in and the Nature Preserve may be the very thing. A new informational letter has been drafted for the surrounding neighbors. We want to meet with Mark Polega, the new director of Public Works, out at the site and seek his help in widening the entrance to the parking lot and installing boulders by the gate for a wheel chair entrance that will discourage ORVs. After these project are completed we will be able to expand our focus on board walks, viewing stations, picnic areas and informational signs. We need some repair work on the entrance sign to better weather proof it.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
July 16, Adopt a Highway Clean Up, 5:00 Happy Rock Shell
August 12, Club Picnic at Lou Martin’s, 6:00 P.M. (Tentative)
August 13,CHAT Picnic, 6:00 to 8:00: Rapid River Pavilion
August 19: Up Steam and Gas Village at U.P State Fair 12:30 to 5:30
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
July 8, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Marilyn Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Mary LaFave, Lou Martin, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guest: Carol Prins
Minutes: Approved: L.M. - Mike A.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Salvation Army, financial plea; Donna Flannery, thank you for merry go round; Bink’s Coca Cola, bill ($21.90). Bay Pool and Spa, bill ($43.01).
Nominations for next year: Tabled due to 4th of July preparations. Need present board listing.
4th of July Firecracker 5 mile Race/walk: Mary reported 295 runners and walkers registered. We would like to put out a thank you in the press for all the help we received from the various volunteers at the race and also the “dunkees” on the Dunk Tank. Next year we should get more small shirts. Lou suggested we ger 40% small, 40% medium, 10% large. 10% extra-large shirt sizes. Next year we will try to arrange for on line registration. 2 people sent money in to another organization by mistake.
Dunk Tank: The Dunk Tank will be set up went well, but the location proved to be limiting. We had over 60 caramel apples left over and about only $400 collected for the dunk tank. Our location was very poor which cut our which cut our sales by one third. We will see if we can get someone on the 4th of July committee for representing our concerns.
The 4th of July Parade: Went well. We passed out all of our candy but could have had more marchers. If we do it next year, we should try to get more clubs involved.
Nature Preserve: Received a nice letter from Paul Geyer about the new off road vehicle ordinance and its effect on the park. We made a committee of Tom, Mike, Lou, Al and Howard to make suggestions to the Conservation District for approval.
Announcement: John mentioned “ReCREATING in the Great Outdoors” on August 8, asking for help at the event. He handed out some brochures. There will be shooting, fishing, kayaking, and boat rides.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 19: Up Steam and Gas Village at U.P State Fair 12:30 to 5:30
July 8, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Marilyn Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Mary LaFave, Lou Martin, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guest: Carol Prins
Minutes: Approved: L.M. - Mike A.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Salvation Army, financial plea; Donna Flannery, thank you for merry go round; Bink’s Coca Cola, bill ($21.90). Bay Pool and Spa, bill ($43.01).
Nominations for next year: Tabled due to 4th of July preparations. Need present board listing.
4th of July Firecracker 5 mile Race/walk: Mary reported 295 runners and walkers registered. We would like to put out a thank you in the press for all the help we received from the various volunteers at the race and also the “dunkees” on the Dunk Tank. Next year we should get more small shirts. Lou suggested we ger 40% small, 40% medium, 10% large. 10% extra-large shirt sizes. Next year we will try to arrange for on line registration. 2 people sent money in to another organization by mistake.
Dunk Tank: The Dunk Tank will be set up went well, but the location proved to be limiting. We had over 60 caramel apples left over and about only $400 collected for the dunk tank. Our location was very poor which cut our which cut our sales by one third. We will see if we can get someone on the 4th of July committee for representing our concerns.
The 4th of July Parade: Went well. We passed out all of our candy but could have had more marchers. If we do it next year, we should try to get more clubs involved.
Nature Preserve: Received a nice letter from Paul Geyer about the new off road vehicle ordinance and its effect on the park. We made a committee of Tom, Mike, Lou, Al and Howard to make suggestions to the Conservation District for approval.
Announcement: John mentioned “ReCREATING in the Great Outdoors” on August 8, asking for help at the event. He handed out some brochures. There will be shooting, fishing, kayaking, and boat rides.
Ken Benson, Secretary.
August 19: Up Steam and Gas Village at U.P State Fair 12:30 to 5:30
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
July 1, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Marilyn Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Melissa Histed, Larry Kirschner Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved: Mike A. – L.M.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: U.P. Steam and Gas Village, requesting our help at the cook shack during the fair.
We will ask for Wednesday, August 19th from 12:30 – 5:30. We will get free passes for the Fair.
Nominations for next year: President, Mike Albrecht (L.M. – A. S.); Vice President, Larry Kirschner, (Mike A. – L.M.) We will elect two new board members next week to replace Marilyn Albrech and Lou Martin whose terms will expire in October. Also, our new member, Melissa Histed’s transfer of her membership to the Gladstone Kiwanis Club has been completed.
4th of July Firecracker 5 mile Race/walk: We violated the Gladstone sign ordinance by putting out our race signs more than 10 days before the event. We are now legal (10 days ‘til the 4th) PHEW! Next year we will have to be conscious of our timing. Mary already has 48 preregistered. Don is to be on the radio at 8:45 tomorrow morning on WDBC. Fran Cannon’s son, Dave, donated 5 timing watches for our race. Great job, Mary!
Dunk Tank: This 4th of July we will be found behind the baseball backstop with the tank located in the horseshoe pits. We are told that all the activities will be in that area. We will set up one of our tents for shade for selling the caramel apples. Marilyn will arrange for the “Dunkees”. Sign-up sheets have been started. (See attachment). We set up the Dunk Tank this Saturday at Dinellos Gourmet Deli & Subs in Escanaba.
The 4th of July Parade: Brenda to the rescue!!!! The banner made by “Positively” has “Builders Club, Key Club, Circle K, Aktion Club” on one end with Kiwanis, it’s all about Kids” on he other. The banner will be about $100. We hope to get marchers from all of the Builders, Key, AKtion and Circle K clubs. Brenda is handling this. We will pass out cards with our 100th anniversary, Club information and a Tootsie Roll on them that she and John designed and worked on.
Ken Benson, Secretary .
June 27: Dunk Tank rental, Dinellos Subs
July 1: Board Nominations
July 4th: Firecracker 5 mile race, parade, Dunk tank and Caramel apple sale…7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
August 19: Up Steam and Gas Village at U.P State Fair 12:30 to 5:30
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
June 24, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Marilyn Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Mary LaFave, Lou Martin, Al Stotz
Minutes: Approved: Mike A. – L.M.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: U.P. Steam and Gas Village, requesting our help at the cook shack during the fair.
We will ask for Wednesday, August 19th from 12:30 – 5:30. We will get free passes for the Fair.
Nominations for next year: President, Mike Albrecht (L.M. – A. S.); Vice President, Larry Kirschner, (Mike A. – L.M.) We will elect two new board members next week to replace Marilyn Albrech and Lou Martin whose terms will expire in October. Also, our new member, Melissa Histed’s transfer of her membership to the Gladstone Kiwanis Club has been completed.
4th of July Firecracker 5 mile Race/walk: We violated the Gladstone sign ordinance by putting out our race signs more than 10 days before the event. We are now legal (10 days ‘til the 4th) PHEW! Next year we will have to be conscious of our timing. Mary already has 48 preregistered. Don is to be on the radio at 8:45 tomorrow morning on WDBC. Fran Cannon’s son, Dave, donated 5 timing watches for our race. Great job, Mary!
Dunk Tank: This 4th of July we will be found behind the baseball backstop with the tank located in the horseshoe pits. We are told that all the activities will be in that area. We will set up one of our tents for shade for selling the caramel apples. Marilyn will arrange for the “Dunkees”. Sign-up sheets have been started. (See attachment). We set up the Dunk Tank this Saturday at Dinellos Gourmet Deli & Subs in Escanaba.
The 4th of July Parade: Brenda to the rescue!!!! The banner made by “Positively” has “Builders Club, Key Club, Circle K, Aktion Club” on one end with Kiwanis, it’s all about Kids” on he other. The banner will be about $100. We hope to get marchers from all of the Builders, Key, AKtion and Circle K clubs. Brenda is handling this. We will pass out cards with our 100th anniversary, Club information and a Tootsie Roll on them that she and John designed and worked on.
Ken Benson, Secretary .
June 27: Dunk Tank rental, Dinellos Subs
July 1: Board Nominations
July 4th: Firecracker 5 mile race, parade, Dunk tank and Caramel apple sale…7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
August 19: Up Steam and Gas Village at U.P State Fair 12:30 to 5:30
June 24, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Marilyn Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Mary LaFave, Lou Martin, Al Stotz
Minutes: Approved: Mike A. – L.M.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: U.P. Steam and Gas Village, requesting our help at the cook shack during the fair.
We will ask for Wednesday, August 19th from 12:30 – 5:30. We will get free passes for the Fair.
Nominations for next year: President, Mike Albrecht (L.M. – A. S.); Vice President, Larry Kirschner, (Mike A. – L.M.) We will elect two new board members next week to replace Marilyn Albrech and Lou Martin whose terms will expire in October. Also, our new member, Melissa Histed’s transfer of her membership to the Gladstone Kiwanis Club has been completed.
4th of July Firecracker 5 mile Race/walk: We violated the Gladstone sign ordinance by putting out our race signs more than 10 days before the event. We are now legal (10 days ‘til the 4th) PHEW! Next year we will have to be conscious of our timing. Mary already has 48 preregistered. Don is to be on the radio at 8:45 tomorrow morning on WDBC. Fran Cannon’s son, Dave, donated 5 timing watches for our race. Great job, Mary!
Dunk Tank: This 4th of July we will be found behind the baseball backstop with the tank located in the horseshoe pits. We are told that all the activities will be in that area. We will set up one of our tents for shade for selling the caramel apples. Marilyn will arrange for the “Dunkees”. Sign-up sheets have been started. (See attachment). We set up the Dunk Tank this Saturday at Dinellos Gourmet Deli & Subs in Escanaba.
The 4th of July Parade: Brenda to the rescue!!!! The banner made by “Positively” has “Builders Club, Key Club, Circle K, Aktion Club” on one end with Kiwanis, it’s all about Kids” on he other. The banner will be about $100. We hope to get marchers from all of the Builders, Key, AKtion and Circle K clubs. Brenda is handling this. We will pass out cards with our 100th anniversary, Club information and a Tootsie Roll on them that she and John designed and worked on.
Ken Benson, Secretary .
June 27: Dunk Tank rental, Dinellos Subs
July 1: Board Nominations
July 4th: Firecracker 5 mile race, parade, Dunk tank and Caramel apple sale…7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
August 19: Up Steam and Gas Village at U.P State Fair 12:30 to 5:30
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
June 17, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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Welcome New Member Melissa Histed!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Sharon Hertig, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Lou Martin, Tom Tauzer, Al Stotz
Minutes: Approved: L.M. – T.T.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
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New Member: Melissa Histed transferred her membership to the Gladstone Kiwanis Club. It will take up to two weeks for the transfer to complete.
Kids’ Kingdom: We have secretly buried the “Kids’ Kingdom” time capsule and elected to discover it on the 25th Anniversary on Saturday, May 27th 2017. We also inspected the post ends and will have to “cap” some of the deteriorating posts. Mike Albrecht and Howard Haulotte will devise some “end caps” that can be installed to prevent further damage.
4th of July Firecracker 5 mile Race/walk: The signs are “out”! Everything is on schedule. Great job, Mary!
Dunk Tank: This year we will be found behind the baseball backstop with the tank located in the horseshoe pits. We are told that all the activities will be in that area. We will set up one of our tents for shade for selling the caramel apples. Marilyn will arrange for the “Dunkees”. We set up the Dunk Tank this Friday at Baybank for Crazy Days.
The 4th of July Parade: Brenda to the rescue!!!! Our club felt it is very important that Kiwanis should be there celebrating 100 years. No one from the other clubs has offered to organize the event. We decided to limit our presence to a banner made by “Positively” that has “Builders Club, Key Club, Circle K, Aktion Club” in the 4 corners with “Kiwanis Family, It’s all about Kids” in the middle. The banner will be about $100. We hope to get marchers from all of the Builders, Key, AKtion and Circle K clubs. Brenda is handling this. We will pass out cards with Club information on them, but no candy. This way, adults might read them. Ken is to find phone numbers.
Ken Benson, Secretary .
June 18: AKtion Club, 12 Noon at Bonifas
June 24: Club nominations
June 20 and 27: Dunk Tank rental, Baybank and Dinellos Subs
July 4th: Firecracker 5 mile race, parade, Dunk tank and Caramel apple sale…7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
June 17, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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Welcome New Member Melissa Histed!
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Sharon Hertig, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Lou Martin, Tom Tauzer, Al Stotz
Minutes: Approved: L.M. – T.T.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: None
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New Member: Melissa Histed transferred her membership to the Gladstone Kiwanis Club. It will take up to two weeks for the transfer to complete.
Kids’ Kingdom: We have secretly buried the “Kids’ Kingdom” time capsule and elected to discover it on the 25th Anniversary on Saturday, May 27th 2017. We also inspected the post ends and will have to “cap” some of the deteriorating posts. Mike Albrecht and Howard Haulotte will devise some “end caps” that can be installed to prevent further damage.
4th of July Firecracker 5 mile Race/walk: The signs are “out”! Everything is on schedule. Great job, Mary!
Dunk Tank: This year we will be found behind the baseball backstop with the tank located in the horseshoe pits. We are told that all the activities will be in that area. We will set up one of our tents for shade for selling the caramel apples. Marilyn will arrange for the “Dunkees”. We set up the Dunk Tank this Friday at Baybank for Crazy Days.
The 4th of July Parade: Brenda to the rescue!!!! Our club felt it is very important that Kiwanis should be there celebrating 100 years. No one from the other clubs has offered to organize the event. We decided to limit our presence to a banner made by “Positively” that has “Builders Club, Key Club, Circle K, Aktion Club” in the 4 corners with “Kiwanis Family, It’s all about Kids” in the middle. The banner will be about $100. We hope to get marchers from all of the Builders, Key, AKtion and Circle K clubs. Brenda is handling this. We will pass out cards with Club information on them, but no candy. This way, adults might read them. Ken is to find phone numbers.
Ken Benson, Secretary .
June 18: AKtion Club, 12 Noon at Bonifas
June 24: Club nominations
June 20 and 27: Dunk Tank rental, Baybank and Dinellos Subs
July 4th: Firecracker 5 mile race, parade, Dunk tank and Caramel apple sale…7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
June 10, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Sharon Hertig, Howard Haulotte, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved: L.M. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: Final figures for our BBQ are Total receipt, $5770.00; Expenses, $2499.07; Profit $3270.93. Mike A. – S.H.
Correspondence: None
Kids’ Kingdom: We had a work bee on Tuesday where we raked leaves, spread woodchips, and generally cleaned up the structure. There were 7 of us and we put in about 2 hours each. We were given the “Time Capsule” prepared when the playground was being built. She asked us to “bury” it and work out a plan for its discovery. Since we were instrumental in its building and upkeep, she would like to have us involved in the time capsule’s opening. We discovered that our very own Lorna was the one that labeled the “Capsule”. We planned to “do the deed” one morning at 8 when the area is un-occupied. We can discover it on July 4th 2017 on its 25th anniversary.
4th of July Firecracker 5 mile Race/walk: We decided to put the signs out advertising the “Firecracker Run” next week. Mary is still looking for someone to operate the water station on Railway Avenue. Everything is on schedule. Great job, Mary!
Dunk Tank: This year we will be found behind the baseball backstop with the tank located in the horseshoe pits. We are told that all the activities will be in that area. We will set up one of our tents for shade for selling the caramel apples. Marilyn will arrange for the “Dunkees”.
The 4th of July Parade: Our club feels it is very important that Kiwanis should be there celebrating 100 years, BUT! We are already doing two events on that day and organizing this would be too much for our small club. No one from the other clubs has offered to organize the event. We decided to limit our presence to a banner made by “Positively” that has “Builders Club, Key Club, Circle K, Aktion Club” in the 4 corners with “Kiwanis Family, It’s all about Kids” in the middle. The banner will be about $100. We hope to get marchers from all of the Builders, Key, AKtion and Circle K clubs. Brenda is handling this. We might pass out cards with Club information on them with a candy taped to them.
Ken Benson, Secretary .
June 20 and 27: Dunk Tank rental, Baybank and Dinellos Subs
July 4th: Firecracker 5 mile race, parade, Dunk tank and Caramel apple sa
June 10, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Sharon Hertig, Howard Haulotte, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved: L.M. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: Final figures for our BBQ are Total receipt, $5770.00; Expenses, $2499.07; Profit $3270.93. Mike A. – S.H.
Correspondence: None
Kids’ Kingdom: We had a work bee on Tuesday where we raked leaves, spread woodchips, and generally cleaned up the structure. There were 7 of us and we put in about 2 hours each. We were given the “Time Capsule” prepared when the playground was being built. She asked us to “bury” it and work out a plan for its discovery. Since we were instrumental in its building and upkeep, she would like to have us involved in the time capsule’s opening. We discovered that our very own Lorna was the one that labeled the “Capsule”. We planned to “do the deed” one morning at 8 when the area is un-occupied. We can discover it on July 4th 2017 on its 25th anniversary.
4th of July Firecracker 5 mile Race/walk: We decided to put the signs out advertising the “Firecracker Run” next week. Mary is still looking for someone to operate the water station on Railway Avenue. Everything is on schedule. Great job, Mary!
Dunk Tank: This year we will be found behind the baseball backstop with the tank located in the horseshoe pits. We are told that all the activities will be in that area. We will set up one of our tents for shade for selling the caramel apples. Marilyn will arrange for the “Dunkees”.
The 4th of July Parade: Our club feels it is very important that Kiwanis should be there celebrating 100 years, BUT! We are already doing two events on that day and organizing this would be too much for our small club. No one from the other clubs has offered to organize the event. We decided to limit our presence to a banner made by “Positively” that has “Builders Club, Key Club, Circle K, Aktion Club” in the 4 corners with “Kiwanis Family, It’s all about Kids” in the middle. The banner will be about $100. We hope to get marchers from all of the Builders, Key, AKtion and Circle K clubs. Brenda is handling this. We might pass out cards with Club information on them with a candy taped to them.
Ken Benson, Secretary .
June 20 and 27: Dunk Tank rental, Baybank and Dinellos Subs
July 4th: Firecracker 5 mile race, parade, Dunk tank and Caramel apple sa
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
June 3, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Lou Martin, Al Stotz,
Minutes: Approved: A.S. – L.M.
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Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Bay Pool and Spa, bill - dunk tank supplies; Meiers Signs, bill - dunk tank decals.
Kids’ Kingdom: A schedule has been set for “fix-up”! Next Monday and Tuesday from 4:00 to 6:00, June 8th and 9th. The city Rec. crew will do the wood chips this week and we will do the restoration Monday and Tuesday. Question! Nicole has found a “Time Capsule” prepared when the playground was being built. Since we were instrumental in its building and upkeep, she would like to have us involved in the time capsule’s opening. She would like to discuss this with us.
4th of July Firecracker 5 mile Race/walk: Mary thanked us for the flowers we sent. Brenda says the signs are ready to be picked up at “Positively”. Everything is on schedule. Great job, Mary!
Dunk Tank: Everything is all done. New signs, new thermometer, new bromide dispenser, new paint job, new door and lock! Esky 8th grade used it Monday and everything worked. Phew! Plans for the new location on the 4th of July were discussed. We are skeptical about the new location but are willing to give it a try. This year we will be found behind the baseball backstop with the tank located in the horseshoe pits. We are told that all the activities will be in that area. We will set up one of our tents for shade for selling the caramel apples.
The 4th of July Parade: Our club feels it is very important that Kiwanis should be there celebrating 100 years, BUT! We are already doing two events on that day and organizing this would be too much for our small club. We decided to send delegations to the other clubs and ask if any of them could organize it. Larry came up with an excellent idea for a float. Also, if each of the 11 Kiwanis sponsored groups in the area could carry their own banner…..it would be impressive. We hope someone will volunteer to do it!
Ken Benson, Secretary
June 8 and 9: Kids Kingdom restoration; 4-6 p.m.
June 20 and 27: Dunk Tank rental, Baybank and Dinellos Subs
July 4th: Firecracker 5 mile race, Dunk tank and Caramel apple sale…7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
June 3, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Lou Martin, Al Stotz,
Minutes: Approved: A.S. – L.M.
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Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Bay Pool and Spa, bill - dunk tank supplies; Meiers Signs, bill - dunk tank decals.
Kids’ Kingdom: A schedule has been set for “fix-up”! Next Monday and Tuesday from 4:00 to 6:00, June 8th and 9th. The city Rec. crew will do the wood chips this week and we will do the restoration Monday and Tuesday. Question! Nicole has found a “Time Capsule” prepared when the playground was being built. Since we were instrumental in its building and upkeep, she would like to have us involved in the time capsule’s opening. She would like to discuss this with us.
4th of July Firecracker 5 mile Race/walk: Mary thanked us for the flowers we sent. Brenda says the signs are ready to be picked up at “Positively”. Everything is on schedule. Great job, Mary!
Dunk Tank: Everything is all done. New signs, new thermometer, new bromide dispenser, new paint job, new door and lock! Esky 8th grade used it Monday and everything worked. Phew! Plans for the new location on the 4th of July were discussed. We are skeptical about the new location but are willing to give it a try. This year we will be found behind the baseball backstop with the tank located in the horseshoe pits. We are told that all the activities will be in that area. We will set up one of our tents for shade for selling the caramel apples.
The 4th of July Parade: Our club feels it is very important that Kiwanis should be there celebrating 100 years, BUT! We are already doing two events on that day and organizing this would be too much for our small club. We decided to send delegations to the other clubs and ask if any of them could organize it. Larry came up with an excellent idea for a float. Also, if each of the 11 Kiwanis sponsored groups in the area could carry their own banner…..it would be impressive. We hope someone will volunteer to do it!
Ken Benson, Secretary
June 8 and 9: Kids Kingdom restoration; 4-6 p.m.
June 20 and 27: Dunk Tank rental, Baybank and Dinellos Subs
July 4th: Firecracker 5 mile race, Dunk tank and Caramel apple sale…7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
May 27, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Lou Martin, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved, L.M. – L.K..
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Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Request for Dunk Tank from Dinellos Gourmet Deli & Subs (discussed below); Request for donation from Wisconsin Leadership Seminars (denied).
4th of July Firecracker 5 mile Race/walk: Mary could use our prayers for a speedy recovery. Thank you Mary for all you are doing and have done! Howard will set up a radio spot for Don Brunelle to talk about the race.
Dunk Tank: We had a work crew of Mike Albrecht, Howard Haulotte and Ken Benson put the Dunk Tank back together after it was sand blasted and painted by Bosk. A BIG THANKS to Mike for all the labor he put into taking apart and rebuilding it. He also added a covering for the open back with a locking door to prevent the accidental falling in when it was unattended. We had a request to use the dunk tank for the month of June by Dinellos Gourmet Deli & Subs. The club voted not to take the risk of vandalism for that duration of time. When I informed Dinellos of our decision they requested to rent it for just one day on June 27th. Since that would be like any other rental, Ken and Howard decided to permit a one day rental for the normal $100 plus the $25 delivery and set up fee.
Discussions: 1. Schwann’s Truck for the Gus Macker basketball tournament on June 13th and 14th will be down at the park selling water, apples, pizza, and ice cream. We will set up a sign-up sheet. We will start selling at 11:00 a.m. until ???. 2. Dunk Tank for Bay Bank at Crazy Days on June 20th. 3. We did not discus having a float or group with a banner in the 4th of July parade honoring Kiwanis’ 100 year anniversary. Ken has asked the area Kiwanis Clubs, Key Clubs, Builders Clubs, Circle K and AKtion Club to join us. It will be a logistic nightmare for our club because of the Race and Dunk Tank on the same day, but maybe the others will be able to pull it off since the current feed-back has been favorable. It was suggested that they take up a collection for Eliminate as they march. 4. Nichole Sanderson is setting up a work-bee at Kids Kingdom for either Saturday, June 6 or during the evenings for the following week, but to be done before Gus Macker. 5. The walk through of the Preserve was unable to locate many of the 8000 trees planted due to the long grass, but we hope that the will survive and flourish. Our big concern is still vandalism due to the off road vehicles.
Ken Benson, Secretary
May 27, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Lou Martin, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Minutes: Approved, L.M. – L.K..
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Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Request for Dunk Tank from Dinellos Gourmet Deli & Subs (discussed below); Request for donation from Wisconsin Leadership Seminars (denied).
4th of July Firecracker 5 mile Race/walk: Mary could use our prayers for a speedy recovery. Thank you Mary for all you are doing and have done! Howard will set up a radio spot for Don Brunelle to talk about the race.
Dunk Tank: We had a work crew of Mike Albrecht, Howard Haulotte and Ken Benson put the Dunk Tank back together after it was sand blasted and painted by Bosk. A BIG THANKS to Mike for all the labor he put into taking apart and rebuilding it. He also added a covering for the open back with a locking door to prevent the accidental falling in when it was unattended. We had a request to use the dunk tank for the month of June by Dinellos Gourmet Deli & Subs. The club voted not to take the risk of vandalism for that duration of time. When I informed Dinellos of our decision they requested to rent it for just one day on June 27th. Since that would be like any other rental, Ken and Howard decided to permit a one day rental for the normal $100 plus the $25 delivery and set up fee.
Discussions: 1. Schwann’s Truck for the Gus Macker basketball tournament on June 13th and 14th will be down at the park selling water, apples, pizza, and ice cream. We will set up a sign-up sheet. We will start selling at 11:00 a.m. until ???. 2. Dunk Tank for Bay Bank at Crazy Days on June 20th. 3. We did not discus having a float or group with a banner in the 4th of July parade honoring Kiwanis’ 100 year anniversary. Ken has asked the area Kiwanis Clubs, Key Clubs, Builders Clubs, Circle K and AKtion Club to join us. It will be a logistic nightmare for our club because of the Race and Dunk Tank on the same day, but maybe the others will be able to pull it off since the current feed-back has been favorable. It was suggested that they take up a collection for Eliminate as they march. 4. Nichole Sanderson is setting up a work-bee at Kids Kingdom for either Saturday, June 6 or during the evenings for the following week, but to be done before Gus Macker. 5. The walk through of the Preserve was unable to locate many of the 8000 trees planted due to the long grass, but we hope that the will survive and flourish. Our big concern is still vandalism due to the off road vehicles.
Ken Benson, Secretary
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
May 20, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Lou Martin, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guest: Sherry Delke
Minutes: Approved, L.M. – Mike A.
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Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Mary LaFave is in the Hospital for her gall bladder. Shelly applied for membership.
4th of July Firecracker 5 mile Race/walk: Al reported that this will be the 28th year of the race. We took it over in 1988. Mary called from the hospital and has done a fabulous job organizing the race: Signs ordered, Jim Love and the Ham Radio Operators are doing the corners, Tom Casperson has been contacted to start the race, Fran is ready for the board to be delivered to his garage, Tom Mclauglan is helping with other race related activities. Don will take care of the radio and welcome the runners. The T shirts are ordered and will have the map of the U.P. on them (their really cool!) They will be two sided. PHEW! Way to go Mary! We ordered 100 signs advertising the race and another 100 for the BBQ.
Highway Roses: We had a super work crew today at nine and finished pruning and “destrawing” our 104 rose bushes at the entrance to Gladstone on Delta Avenue. Thank you Lou Martin and your crew, Mike and Marilyn Albrecht, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Shelly Delke and Ken Benson for putting in 2 hours of fighting the thorns.
Discussions: 1. Dunk Tank work bee will be this Friday at 9 a.m. at Mike Albrecht’s. 2. We will have a “walk through” of the Nature Preserve at 6:00 Wednesday evening the 20th to organize this season’s tasks. 3. Schwann’s Truck for the Gus Macker basketball tournament on June 13th and 14th will be down at the park selling water, apples, pizza, and ice cream. We will start selling at 11:00 a.m. until ???. 4. Dunk Tank for Bay Bank at Crazy Days on June 20th. 5. We decided to have a float or group with a banner in the 4th of July parade honoring Kiwanis’s 100 year anniversary. We will ask all the area Kiwanis Clubs, Key Clubs, Builders Clubs, Circle K and AKtion Club to join us. 5. We decided to sell 200 caramel apples at the Dunk Tank on the 4th. Marilyn and Brenda volunteered to get the “Dunkees”. 6. Nichole Sanderson is setting up a work-bee at Kids Kingdom for either Saturday, June 6 or during the evenings for the following week. But to be done before Gus Macker.
Ken Benson, Secretary
May 20, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Lou Martin, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
Guest: Sherry Delke
Minutes: Approved, L.M. – Mike A.
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Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Mary LaFave is in the Hospital for her gall bladder. Shelly applied for membership.
4th of July Firecracker 5 mile Race/walk: Al reported that this will be the 28th year of the race. We took it over in 1988. Mary called from the hospital and has done a fabulous job organizing the race: Signs ordered, Jim Love and the Ham Radio Operators are doing the corners, Tom Casperson has been contacted to start the race, Fran is ready for the board to be delivered to his garage, Tom Mclauglan is helping with other race related activities. Don will take care of the radio and welcome the runners. The T shirts are ordered and will have the map of the U.P. on them (their really cool!) They will be two sided. PHEW! Way to go Mary! We ordered 100 signs advertising the race and another 100 for the BBQ.
Highway Roses: We had a super work crew today at nine and finished pruning and “destrawing” our 104 rose bushes at the entrance to Gladstone on Delta Avenue. Thank you Lou Martin and your crew, Mike and Marilyn Albrecht, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Shelly Delke and Ken Benson for putting in 2 hours of fighting the thorns.
Discussions: 1. Dunk Tank work bee will be this Friday at 9 a.m. at Mike Albrecht’s. 2. We will have a “walk through” of the Nature Preserve at 6:00 Wednesday evening the 20th to organize this season’s tasks. 3. Schwann’s Truck for the Gus Macker basketball tournament on June 13th and 14th will be down at the park selling water, apples, pizza, and ice cream. We will start selling at 11:00 a.m. until ???. 4. Dunk Tank for Bay Bank at Crazy Days on June 20th. 5. We decided to have a float or group with a banner in the 4th of July parade honoring Kiwanis’s 100 year anniversary. We will ask all the area Kiwanis Clubs, Key Clubs, Builders Clubs, Circle K and AKtion Club to join us. 5. We decided to sell 200 caramel apples at the Dunk Tank on the 4th. Marilyn and Brenda volunteered to get the “Dunkees”. 6. Nichole Sanderson is setting up a work-bee at Kids Kingdom for either Saturday, June 6 or during the evenings for the following week. But to be done before Gus Macker.
Ken Benson, Secretary
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
May 13, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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Welcome Home Lou!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz.
Guest: Sherry Delke
Minutes: Approved, A.S. – Mike A.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved, S.H. – Marilyn A.
Correspondence: Thank you from the Rapid River School Library for our donation.
Chicken BBQ: Mike gave his report on the financial end of the BBQ. So far we took in $5784.00, with expenses of $2498.77, which gives us a profit of $3285.23. These results are not final. We also made $200 from the apples and $50 from the Braves Store. We had about 150 “walk ins” with about 40 meals left over. We collected money for 643 meals, and we cooked 640 meals. The results show that our signs are helping people remember to use their tickets and encourage “walk ins”, but we still have a number of people who forget to pick up their meals. We decided to have more signs made since they seem to be helping. We also discussed moving our Spring BBQ to the 1st weekend in May rather that the day before “Mothers’ Day”, thinking that this might help the conflicts of people being gone for Mothers’ Day and keeping it out of the “end of school” confusion and exams. A Big THANK YOU to our two Key Clubs and the BraveBots Robotics students for helping out serving and selling tickets. WE COULD NOT DO IT WITHOUT THEM! Also a big thank you to our Kiwanis Lt. Governor, Melissa Histed for coming down and making a special trip just to participate in our event!
4th of July Firecracker 5 mile Race/walk: Mary is doing a fabulous job organizing the race: bibs, shirts and trophies ordered, preregister night on the 3rd at the “Rec Building” set up, advertising and street parking organized. We decided to order signs like we have for our BBQ in red white and blue to advertise the race. We are still trying to research the date the races started.
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Discussions: 1. Dunk Tank needs to be rebuilt before June 2, Mike will set up a work bee. Ken was instructed to order the decals from Meir’s Signs. 2. Discussed off road vehicles in Preserve. 3. Schwann’s Truck for the Gus Macker basketball tournament on June 13th and 14th, and Dunk Tank for Bay Bank at Crazy Days on June 20th.
Ken Benson, Secretary
May 13, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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Welcome Home Lou!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Lou Martin, Al Stotz.
Guest: Sherry Delke
Minutes: Approved, A.S. – Mike A.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved, S.H. – Marilyn A.
Correspondence: Thank you from the Rapid River School Library for our donation.
Chicken BBQ: Mike gave his report on the financial end of the BBQ. So far we took in $5784.00, with expenses of $2498.77, which gives us a profit of $3285.23. These results are not final. We also made $200 from the apples and $50 from the Braves Store. We had about 150 “walk ins” with about 40 meals left over. We collected money for 643 meals, and we cooked 640 meals. The results show that our signs are helping people remember to use their tickets and encourage “walk ins”, but we still have a number of people who forget to pick up their meals. We decided to have more signs made since they seem to be helping. We also discussed moving our Spring BBQ to the 1st weekend in May rather that the day before “Mothers’ Day”, thinking that this might help the conflicts of people being gone for Mothers’ Day and keeping it out of the “end of school” confusion and exams. A Big THANK YOU to our two Key Clubs and the BraveBots Robotics students for helping out serving and selling tickets. WE COULD NOT DO IT WITHOUT THEM! Also a big thank you to our Kiwanis Lt. Governor, Melissa Histed for coming down and making a special trip just to participate in our event!
4th of July Firecracker 5 mile Race/walk: Mary is doing a fabulous job organizing the race: bibs, shirts and trophies ordered, preregister night on the 3rd at the “Rec Building” set up, advertising and street parking organized. We decided to order signs like we have for our BBQ in red white and blue to advertise the race. We are still trying to research the date the races started.
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Discussions: 1. Dunk Tank needs to be rebuilt before June 2, Mike will set up a work bee. Ken was instructed to order the decals from Meir’s Signs. 2. Discussed off road vehicles in Preserve. 3. Schwann’s Truck for the Gus Macker basketball tournament on June 13th and 14th, and Dunk Tank for Bay Bank at Crazy Days on June 20th.
Ken Benson, Secretary
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
May 6, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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BBQ this week end!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Tom Tauzer
Guest: Sherry Delke
Minutes: Approved, Marilyn A. – L.K.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved, Marilyn A. – L.K.
Correspondence: Tickets for the Island Resort Championship Golf Tournament at Sweetgrass,
Chicken BBQ: At the moment we have sold 525 tickets. With our usual 100 plus “walk-ins”, we are planning on ordering 20 cases @ 32 a case for a total of 640 meals. We are still waiting for some ticket updates. There was some discussion on moving the BBQ from the day before Mother’s Day to the week after Mother’s Day.
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Discussions: 1. Dunk Tank needs to be rebuilt before June 2, Mike will set up a work be after the BBQ. Baybank will rent it for Crazy Days on June 20th. 2. Decided to sell “Brats” at Elmer’s in August. 3. Decided to use the Schwann’s Truck for the Gus Macker basketball tournament on June 13th and 14th.
Ken Benson, Secretary
May 9th – Chicken BBQ --- Set up at 7:00 a.m. Open from 11:00 – 5:00
May 6, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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BBQ this week end!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Tom Tauzer
Guest: Sherry Delke
Minutes: Approved, Marilyn A. – L.K.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved, Marilyn A. – L.K.
Correspondence: Tickets for the Island Resort Championship Golf Tournament at Sweetgrass,
Chicken BBQ: At the moment we have sold 525 tickets. With our usual 100 plus “walk-ins”, we are planning on ordering 20 cases @ 32 a case for a total of 640 meals. We are still waiting for some ticket updates. There was some discussion on moving the BBQ from the day before Mother’s Day to the week after Mother’s Day.
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Discussions: 1. Dunk Tank needs to be rebuilt before June 2, Mike will set up a work be after the BBQ. Baybank will rent it for Crazy Days on June 20th. 2. Decided to sell “Brats” at Elmer’s in August. 3. Decided to use the Schwann’s Truck for the Gus Macker basketball tournament on June 13th and 14th.
Ken Benson, Secretary
May 9th – Chicken BBQ --- Set up at 7:00 a.m. Open from 11:00 – 5:00
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
April 29, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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PLEASE SELL BBQ TICKETS
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
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Guest: Sherry Delke
Minutes: Approved, S.H. – A.S. klbenson2261
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Thank you note from Janet and Robert Dault of Pine Haven for all of our donations to the Home along with a check for $25.00; A letter from G.F.S. with a 10% discount for our chicken order.
Chicken BBQ: H E L P ! ! ! Now is the time for all good Kiwanians to SELL TICKETS! Need some? Contact Ken (428-2261 or [email protected] Howard has up next Wednesday, May 6 for radio time with WDBC. We need people on the air. Ticket sales are NOT GOOD. At the moment we have only 580 tickets out! And only 24 reported as sold!
H E L P !! Way below other years at this time! Only One Week Left to sell! We distributed some signs to be put out.
Discussions and Motions: 1. Dunk Tank needs to be rebuilt before June 2, Mike will set up a work be after the BBQ. 2. Moved that we donate $400 to the 8th grade Washington D.C. trip, K.B. – M, A. 3. 4th of July Race, suggested to get Casperson or Mc Broom to start the race. 300 shirts have been ordered. 3. Nature Preserve will be discussed after the BBQ.
Ken Benson, Secretary
May 9th – Chicken BBQ --- PLEASE SELL TICKETS!
April 29, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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PLEASE SELL BBQ TICKETS
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer
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Guest: Sherry Delke
Minutes: Approved, S.H. – A.S. klbenson2261
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Thank you note from Janet and Robert Dault of Pine Haven for all of our donations to the Home along with a check for $25.00; A letter from G.F.S. with a 10% discount for our chicken order.
Chicken BBQ: H E L P ! ! ! Now is the time for all good Kiwanians to SELL TICKETS! Need some? Contact Ken (428-2261 or [email protected] Howard has up next Wednesday, May 6 for radio time with WDBC. We need people on the air. Ticket sales are NOT GOOD. At the moment we have only 580 tickets out! And only 24 reported as sold!
H E L P !! Way below other years at this time! Only One Week Left to sell! We distributed some signs to be put out.
Discussions and Motions: 1. Dunk Tank needs to be rebuilt before June 2, Mike will set up a work be after the BBQ. 2. Moved that we donate $400 to the 8th grade Washington D.C. trip, K.B. – M, A. 3. 4th of July Race, suggested to get Casperson or Mc Broom to start the race. 300 shirts have been ordered. 3. Nature Preserve will be discussed after the BBQ.
Ken Benson, Secretary
May 9th – Chicken BBQ --- PLEASE SELL TICKETS!
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
April 22, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Mary LaFave, Al Stotz,
Guests: Sherry Delke, Nicole Sanderson, Jared Crow, Emma Wyman, Olivia Wetthuhn
Program: Nicole Sanderson, city recreation director, spoke to us about refurbishing Kids’ Kingdom. Kids’ Kingdom was completed in 1992, but the project really started in the fall of 1991. We have a VCR video tape of the project in May of 1992. There is a “Time Capsule” to be “discovered”, but no set time to discover it. Our project was the first of its kind in the U.P., the 2nd in the state of Michigan and at the time there was only one other further west in the U.S. The project was introduced to Gladstone by our Kiwanis Club through Harland Buckman. It took only 10 months in planning and just one week to construct it. Bruce Movalson, chaired the event but it involved the whole City of Gladstone including all the churches, schools civic organizations, businesses and of course, the City’s Public Works Department. The volunteer work force varied during the time of the day, but often exceeded 150 and up to 200 workers. We are scheduling a work-bee to refurbish Kids’ Kingdom the last week end in May. Nicole brought us up to date on plans for many up-coming activities and projects in the city that we might want to be involved in. All in all, a very informative morning!
Jared, Emma and Olivia shared with us their plans to go to Washington D.C. on their 8th grade “field trip”. They have completed fund raising for the $1800 per child costs, but now are looking for another $800 to pay for their stay in Milwaukee before their flight. They are schedule to be there from June 8th the 12th.
Minutes: Approved, B.C. – S.H.
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Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Some great ideas from Fran Cannon and Don Brunelle on ways to promote our club and its activities.
Chicken BBQ: Now is the time for all good Kiwanians to SELL TICKETS! Need some? Contact Ken (428-2261 or [email protected] ) We need to schedule some radio time for our publicity.
Ken Benson, Secretary
May 9th – Chicken BBQ
April 22, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Mary LaFave, Al Stotz,
Guests: Sherry Delke, Nicole Sanderson, Jared Crow, Emma Wyman, Olivia Wetthuhn
Program: Nicole Sanderson, city recreation director, spoke to us about refurbishing Kids’ Kingdom. Kids’ Kingdom was completed in 1992, but the project really started in the fall of 1991. We have a VCR video tape of the project in May of 1992. There is a “Time Capsule” to be “discovered”, but no set time to discover it. Our project was the first of its kind in the U.P., the 2nd in the state of Michigan and at the time there was only one other further west in the U.S. The project was introduced to Gladstone by our Kiwanis Club through Harland Buckman. It took only 10 months in planning and just one week to construct it. Bruce Movalson, chaired the event but it involved the whole City of Gladstone including all the churches, schools civic organizations, businesses and of course, the City’s Public Works Department. The volunteer work force varied during the time of the day, but often exceeded 150 and up to 200 workers. We are scheduling a work-bee to refurbish Kids’ Kingdom the last week end in May. Nicole brought us up to date on plans for many up-coming activities and projects in the city that we might want to be involved in. All in all, a very informative morning!
Jared, Emma and Olivia shared with us their plans to go to Washington D.C. on their 8th grade “field trip”. They have completed fund raising for the $1800 per child costs, but now are looking for another $800 to pay for their stay in Milwaukee before their flight. They are schedule to be there from June 8th the 12th.
Minutes: Approved, B.C. – S.H.
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Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: Some great ideas from Fran Cannon and Don Brunelle on ways to promote our club and its activities.
Chicken BBQ: Now is the time for all good Kiwanians to SELL TICKETS! Need some? Contact Ken (428-2261 or [email protected] ) We need to schedule some radio time for our publicity.
Ken Benson, Secretary
May 9th – Chicken BBQ
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
April 15, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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High Way Clean Up Thursday at 5:00!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Don Brunelle, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane,
Guests: Caitlyn Gimler, Kaylee Hubert, Lindsey McCann from the Gladstone Key Club
Minutes: Approved, Marilyn A. – D.B.
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Treasurer’s Report: Mike A. – D.B.
Correspondence: Thank you from Gladstone Key Club; Request from 8th grade Washington trip; iPad update from Lacy Lauzon; invitation for “Autism Awareness Event” at Bay College on April 23.
Chicken BBQ: Discussed making sure the Paper Mill can get their orders “on time” and that we make it easy for them to order meals. We were grateful for all the efforts Brenda has put in to bringing the Mill back in to our BBQ sales. Thank you Brenda!
Firecracker 5 mile race: Mary LaFave reported that we will have a pre-register time in Friday the 3rd to take the confusion out of Saturday Morning. We will Pre Register from 5 – 7:30 Friday night at the “Rec Building” by the tennis courts. Brenda has been working with Peggy on the screen printing order and Bink’s have decided to order through Peggy. As long as we are ordering the shirts, we decided on red! We will be ordering 300 shirts.
Adopt a Highway Clean-up: We will “pick up the litter” tomorrow, Thursday, at 5:00 p.m. We will meet at the Happy Rock Shell Station across from McDonalds. Thursday is supposed to be 59 degrees and partly cloudy. Yippee!
Robotics: Mike reported on the “Brave Bots” robotics team. They are going to the “Worlds” in a touring bus and not the school bus (phew!) But this year they will have to stay an hour from the activities since they have increased the participants from 400 schools to 600. We have arranged to have a “check photo” tomorrow (Thursday) morning at the City Hall at8:00 a.m. where we give them our $500 check.
Ken Benson, Secretary
April 16th – Adopt a Highway Clean Up
April 22nd – Nicole Sanderson Kids’ Kingdom
May 9th – Chicken BBQ
April 15, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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High Way Clean Up Thursday at 5:00!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Don Brunelle, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane,
Guests: Caitlyn Gimler, Kaylee Hubert, Lindsey McCann from the Gladstone Key Club
Minutes: Approved, Marilyn A. – D.B.
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Treasurer’s Report: Mike A. – D.B.
Correspondence: Thank you from Gladstone Key Club; Request from 8th grade Washington trip; iPad update from Lacy Lauzon; invitation for “Autism Awareness Event” at Bay College on April 23.
Chicken BBQ: Discussed making sure the Paper Mill can get their orders “on time” and that we make it easy for them to order meals. We were grateful for all the efforts Brenda has put in to bringing the Mill back in to our BBQ sales. Thank you Brenda!
Firecracker 5 mile race: Mary LaFave reported that we will have a pre-register time in Friday the 3rd to take the confusion out of Saturday Morning. We will Pre Register from 5 – 7:30 Friday night at the “Rec Building” by the tennis courts. Brenda has been working with Peggy on the screen printing order and Bink’s have decided to order through Peggy. As long as we are ordering the shirts, we decided on red! We will be ordering 300 shirts.
Adopt a Highway Clean-up: We will “pick up the litter” tomorrow, Thursday, at 5:00 p.m. We will meet at the Happy Rock Shell Station across from McDonalds. Thursday is supposed to be 59 degrees and partly cloudy. Yippee!
Robotics: Mike reported on the “Brave Bots” robotics team. They are going to the “Worlds” in a touring bus and not the school bus (phew!) But this year they will have to stay an hour from the activities since they have increased the participants from 400 schools to 600. We have arranged to have a “check photo” tomorrow (Thursday) morning at the City Hall at8:00 a.m. where we give them our $500 check.
Ken Benson, Secretary
April 16th – Adopt a Highway Clean Up
April 22nd – Nicole Sanderson Kids’ Kingdom
May 9th – Chicken BBQ
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
April 8, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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Welcome back Sharon Hertig!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Tom Tauzer.
Minutes: Approved, Marilyn A. – Brenda Crow
Treasurer’s Report: Mike A. – T.T.
Correspondence: None
Robotics Brave Bot: The Brave Bots did very well coming in 2nd out of 40 teams from as far away as Dearborn. They are the top ranked team from the U.P. This weekend they have qualified to compete in the State Tournament in Grand Rapids and it appears that they will be competing in the World Tournament again. In reviewing the minutes, it was stated that if they were able to continue this far that we would donate an additional $500. This additional $500 was approved. B.C. – Marilyn A.
Chicken BBQ: A letter requesting a 10% discount from GFS has been sent and we have contacted Walmart for a community donation of $200. Tickets are out. We decided to set a 5 ticket goal for all Key Club students who have gone to DCON and for those selling from the Brave Bots. We are also making tickets available to the Builders Club. We should try to get some Public Service Announcements on the local radio stations and also appear on some of their radio programs.
Firecracker 5 mile race: Mary LaFave reported on the race. We have discussed with Public Safety about restricting parking from 9th Street to 8th. They say it is possible but that it has to be approved by the council. It was approved to get our medals and awards through the Gladstone Store owned by Steve Viau. We discussed having PRE registration on Friday to ease the Saturday morning rush. Ordering 300 shirts.
Discussions: 1. We discussed going to Lamar Outdoor Advertising and asking if they have PSAs for vacant billboards that we could advertise Kiwanis on. 2. Gus Macker 3 on 3 is coming to Gladstone June 13 and 14. We discussed the possibility of getting involved; possibly with the Dunk Tank, selling water, or having a Schwann truck. 3. Nature Preserve: should we spray for Buckthorn this spring? Set up a display at our BBQ? Eagle scout bat houses? 4. Kiwanis signage up at Kids, Kingdom, Tennis Courts, Wintergreen Park, Pavilion?
Ken Benson, Secretary
April 16th – Adopt a Highway Clean Up
April 22nd – Nicole Sanderson Kids’ Kingdom
May 9th – Chicken BBQ
April 8, 2015
7:00 a.m.
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Welcome back Sharon Hertig!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Sharon Hertig, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Tom Tauzer.
Minutes: Approved, Marilyn A. – Brenda Crow
Treasurer’s Report: Mike A. – T.T.
Correspondence: None
Robotics Brave Bot: The Brave Bots did very well coming in 2nd out of 40 teams from as far away as Dearborn. They are the top ranked team from the U.P. This weekend they have qualified to compete in the State Tournament in Grand Rapids and it appears that they will be competing in the World Tournament again. In reviewing the minutes, it was stated that if they were able to continue this far that we would donate an additional $500. This additional $500 was approved. B.C. – Marilyn A.
Chicken BBQ: A letter requesting a 10% discount from GFS has been sent and we have contacted Walmart for a community donation of $200. Tickets are out. We decided to set a 5 ticket goal for all Key Club students who have gone to DCON and for those selling from the Brave Bots. We are also making tickets available to the Builders Club. We should try to get some Public Service Announcements on the local radio stations and also appear on some of their radio programs.
Firecracker 5 mile race: Mary LaFave reported on the race. We have discussed with Public Safety about restricting parking from 9th Street to 8th. They say it is possible but that it has to be approved by the council. It was approved to get our medals and awards through the Gladstone Store owned by Steve Viau. We discussed having PRE registration on Friday to ease the Saturday morning rush. Ordering 300 shirts.
Discussions: 1. We discussed going to Lamar Outdoor Advertising and asking if they have PSAs for vacant billboards that we could advertise Kiwanis on. 2. Gus Macker 3 on 3 is coming to Gladstone June 13 and 14. We discussed the possibility of getting involved; possibly with the Dunk Tank, selling water, or having a Schwann truck. 3. Nature Preserve: should we spray for Buckthorn this spring? Set up a display at our BBQ? Eagle scout bat houses? 4. Kiwanis signage up at Kids, Kingdom, Tennis Courts, Wintergreen Park, Pavilion?
Ken Benson, Secretary
April 16th – Adopt a Highway Clean Up
April 22nd – Nicole Sanderson Kids’ Kingdom
May 9th – Chicken BBQ
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
April 1, 2015
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
Welcome back Don Brunelle!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Don Brunelle, Howard Haulotte, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Tom Tauzer.
Speaker: Melissa Histed, our Kiwanis District Lt. Gov., brought us up to date with the current Youth Protection Guidelines (October, 2014). Among other things these guidelines require background checks for any Kiwanian working with youth. The secretary is required to keep all results on file. Back ground checks could be deemed good for a maximum of 10 years, but clubs are encouraged to renew them every other year if needed. For those of us who have to transport youth, we are required to use the “rule of three”, preferably two adults to one student. Melissa also discussed the upcoming District Convention to be held in Marquette August 28-30. Being the 100th Anniversary of Kiwanis, she would like to make it “special”, and would appreciate any suggestions we might have to accomplish it. She is looking for U.P entertainment to feature for the Saturday night dinner and would appreciate any suggestions.
Minutes:, Treasurer’s Report:, Correspondence: None, due to the length of our meeting.
Chicken BBQ: Brenda has used the sample poster designed and donated by Cindy Wicklund, the cashier at the Gladstone City Hall and created a new BBQ Poster which is being distributed throughout the community. Check them out, they are cute! Tickets have been printed and distributed to our three sales outlets. A letter requesting a 10% discount from GFS has been sent and we will be contacting Walmart for a community donation.
Firecracker 5 mile race: Mary LaFave reported on the race. She showed us the new colorful brochures she has designed and is working on prices for our awards. We have not yet discussed with Public Safety about restricting parking from 9th Street to 8thStreet by the Pavilion since we may have 300 or more runners congregating and starting from there.
Robotics Brave Bot: Four of our members volunteered service at the Robotics tournament in Escanaba last weekend. The Brave Bots did very well coming in 2nd out of 40 teams from as far away as Dearborn. We have been one of their sponsors and it looks like they will be competing in the International Tournament again and will need another donation for the trip.Congratulations Brave Bots!
Ken Benson, Secretary
April 16th – Adopt a Highway Clean Up
May 9th – Chicken BBQ
April 1, 2015
7:00 a.m.
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
Welcome back Don Brunelle!
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Ken Benson, Don Brunelle, Howard Haulotte, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Tom Tauzer.
Speaker: Melissa Histed, our Kiwanis District Lt. Gov., brought us up to date with the current Youth Protection Guidelines (October, 2014). Among other things these guidelines require background checks for any Kiwanian working with youth. The secretary is required to keep all results on file. Back ground checks could be deemed good for a maximum of 10 years, but clubs are encouraged to renew them every other year if needed. For those of us who have to transport youth, we are required to use the “rule of three”, preferably two adults to one student. Melissa also discussed the upcoming District Convention to be held in Marquette August 28-30. Being the 100th Anniversary of Kiwanis, she would like to make it “special”, and would appreciate any suggestions we might have to accomplish it. She is looking for U.P entertainment to feature for the Saturday night dinner and would appreciate any suggestions.
Minutes:, Treasurer’s Report:, Correspondence: None, due to the length of our meeting.
Chicken BBQ: Brenda has used the sample poster designed and donated by Cindy Wicklund, the cashier at the Gladstone City Hall and created a new BBQ Poster which is being distributed throughout the community. Check them out, they are cute! Tickets have been printed and distributed to our three sales outlets. A letter requesting a 10% discount from GFS has been sent and we will be contacting Walmart for a community donation.
Firecracker 5 mile race: Mary LaFave reported on the race. She showed us the new colorful brochures she has designed and is working on prices for our awards. We have not yet discussed with Public Safety about restricting parking from 9th Street to 8thStreet by the Pavilion since we may have 300 or more runners congregating and starting from there.
Robotics Brave Bot: Four of our members volunteered service at the Robotics tournament in Escanaba last weekend. The Brave Bots did very well coming in 2nd out of 40 teams from as far away as Dearborn. We have been one of their sponsors and it looks like they will be competing in the International Tournament again and will need another donation for the trip.Congratulations Brave Bots!
Ken Benson, Secretary
April 16th – Adopt a Highway Clean Up
May 9th – Chicken BBQ
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
March 25, 2015
7:00 a.m.
We have a WEBSITE!
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Minutes: Approved, Mike A. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved, Mike A. – A.S.
Correspondence: None.
Our Website: We now have our website registered on “Go Daddy” so that we should be able to find it on Google.
Chicken BBQ: Brenda is starting to work up our posters for the BBQ. Ken was asked to start the tickets. We will also allow the 8th grade Washington Trip group sells Mother’s Day Flowers in the dining area.
Firecracker 5 mile race: Mary LaFave reported on the race. She showed us the new colorful brochures she has designed. We still have to ask the Public Safety if we can restrict parking from 9th Street to 8th Street by the Pavilion since we may have 300 or more runners congregating and starting from there.
Kiwanis 100th Anniversary: Marylyn took the promotion box for the 100th Celebration.
Discussions: 1. Melissa Histed will visit us next week with more information on Background Checks for those working with youth. 2. We had Mid-Winter Conference reports on insurance, publicity, back ground checks, etc. 3. John and Brenda mentioned activities this weekend for the “Willow Creek Light” and “Disable the Label” events this weekend. 4. Marilyn, Mary, Ken and Mike M. will be working at the Robotics Tournament this weekend. 5. Mike A. will need help on rebuilding the Dunk Tank. When it was painted by Bosk it had to be disassembled. 6. The “Gus Macker” Basketball tournament was mentioned.
Ken Benson, Secretary
March 27, 28, Robotics Tournament at Escanaba Area High School
April 16th – Adopt a Highway Clean Up
May 9th – Chicken BBQ
March 25, 2015
7:00 a.m.
We have a WEBSITE!
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
Minutes: Approved, Mike A. – Marilyn A.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved, Mike A. – A.S.
Correspondence: None.
Our Website: We now have our website registered on “Go Daddy” so that we should be able to find it on Google.
Chicken BBQ: Brenda is starting to work up our posters for the BBQ. Ken was asked to start the tickets. We will also allow the 8th grade Washington Trip group sells Mother’s Day Flowers in the dining area.
Firecracker 5 mile race: Mary LaFave reported on the race. She showed us the new colorful brochures she has designed. We still have to ask the Public Safety if we can restrict parking from 9th Street to 8th Street by the Pavilion since we may have 300 or more runners congregating and starting from there.
Kiwanis 100th Anniversary: Marylyn took the promotion box for the 100th Celebration.
Discussions: 1. Melissa Histed will visit us next week with more information on Background Checks for those working with youth. 2. We had Mid-Winter Conference reports on insurance, publicity, back ground checks, etc. 3. John and Brenda mentioned activities this weekend for the “Willow Creek Light” and “Disable the Label” events this weekend. 4. Marilyn, Mary, Ken and Mike M. will be working at the Robotics Tournament this weekend. 5. Mike A. will need help on rebuilding the Dunk Tank. When it was painted by Bosk it had to be disassembled. 6. The “Gus Macker” Basketball tournament was mentioned.
Ken Benson, Secretary
March 27, 28, Robotics Tournament at Escanaba Area High School
April 16th – Adopt a Highway Clean Up
May 9th – Chicken BBQ
Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
March 18, 2015
7:00 a.m.
We have a WEBSITE!
gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Mike Macfarlane, Al Stotz
Minutes: Approved, Mike A. – A.S.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved, A.S. – Mike A.
Correspondence: 1. A thank you from Gladstone Youth in Government for our donation for their trip to Lansing; 2. 5 copies of Kiwanews; 3. A request from the Salvation Army; 4. A thank you from S.A.V.E for our donation to their Video Contest; 5. An invitation to “Disable the Label” a disability awareness event on March 28 at the Delta Plaza Mall; 6. A request from the Kiwanis District Foundation for our donation.
Our Website: Oops again! Our website was incorrectly written in our last minutes. The “@” should have been replaced with a “.” as shown above.
Key Club District Convention: Marilyn and Ken joined Lisa Thomas and Cara Brockway and 3 other adults from Rapid River along with the Escanaba adults and chaperoned our Delta County Key Clubs down in Green Bay last week end. We took two buses and joined other schools to have over 800 of us down there. Our group won the “Spirit Award” along with two Gladstone students performing on the Saturday night Honors Program and one of our students earning a $1000 scholarship. A Gladstone girl became their new Lt. Gov. Our club donated over $2000 towards the week end. All in all, VERY SUCCESSFUL!
Chicken BBQ: We decided to hold a Spring BBQ on May 9th with our tickets remaining at $9.00.
Firecracker 5 mile race: Mary LaFave reported on the race. We are leaving the fees at $20 pre-register and $25 the day of the race for the adults and $15/$20 for 14 and under. We will again have a “Walkers 2.5 Mile” for $15 with no shirt included. Since the 4th of July is on Saturday this year we will order 300 shirts including 25 “smalls”. We will ask the Public Safety if we can restrict parking from 9th Street to 8th Street by the Pavilion since we may have 300 or more runners congregating and starting from there.
Kiwanis 100th Anniversary: We would like to promote the 100th anniversary along with our BBQ and the Firecracker Race on the radio this year.
Ken Benson, Secretary
March 21st – Mid Winter Conference in Appleton, WI
March 19th – 12:00 noon, AKtion Club at the Bonifas Art Center
April 11th -19th – Adopt a Highway Clean Up
May 9th – Chicken BBQ
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Gladstone Kiwanis Breakfast Club
March 11, 2015
7:00 a.m.
We have a WEBSITE!
[email protected]
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
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Minutes: Approved, Mike A. – A.S.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: 1. An email from Melissa Histed urging attendance at the Mid-winter conference in Appleton on March 21st; 2. Salvation Army update; 3. Email from iPads for Autism Center with new reduced pricing; 4. Red Cross requesting to speak to us for a donation.
5. Email from International telling us the Builders Club fee was inaccurate, we still owe them another $20.
Our Website: Oops! We now have two websites, but we are planning to shut down the one that is not “user friendly”. We will keep the Weebly one since Peggy Austen is familiar with it. To Google our website, you have to include “Weebly”.
Nature Preserve: We had an update on the Nature Preserve and its history. Our club is limited on the projects we can start due to needed permission from DEQ since it is a wetland. We can still work on the gate, the parking lot and road since they are on highland. Our major problem is still preventing recreational vehicles from tearing up the roadway and scattering the trail mix.
Ken Benson, Secretary
March 13th – 15th Key Club DCON, Green Bay, WI
March 21st – Mid Winter Conference in Appleton, WI
March 19th – 12:00 noon, AKtion Club at the Bonifas Art Center
March 11, 2015
7:00 a.m.
We have a WEBSITE!
[email protected]
In Attendance: Mike Albrecht, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Brenda Crow, John Gilbert, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mary LaFave, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
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Minutes: Approved, Mike A. – A.S.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence: 1. An email from Melissa Histed urging attendance at the Mid-winter conference in Appleton on March 21st; 2. Salvation Army update; 3. Email from iPads for Autism Center with new reduced pricing; 4. Red Cross requesting to speak to us for a donation.
5. Email from International telling us the Builders Club fee was inaccurate, we still owe them another $20.
Our Website: Oops! We now have two websites, but we are planning to shut down the one that is not “user friendly”. We will keep the Weebly one since Peggy Austen is familiar with it. To Google our website, you have to include “Weebly”.
Nature Preserve: We had an update on the Nature Preserve and its history. Our club is limited on the projects we can start due to needed permission from DEQ since it is a wetland. We can still work on the gate, the parking lot and road since they are on highland. Our major problem is still preventing recreational vehicles from tearing up the roadway and scattering the trail mix.
Ken Benson, Secretary
March 13th – 15th Key Club DCON, Green Bay, WI
March 21st – Mid Winter Conference in Appleton, WI
March 19th – 12:00 noon, AKtion Club at the Bonifas Art Center
Gladstone
Kiwanis Breakfast Club
March 4, 2015
7:00 a.m.
We have a WEBSITE!
[email protected]
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
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Minutes: Approved, T.T. – Mike A.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved. A.S. – Mike A.
Correspondence: An email from Melissa Histed about attendance at the Mid-winter conference in Appleton on March 21st.
Our Website: Peggy Austin brought her equipment and demonstrated our website and its uses.
We learned that we can make links to other sites. We are going to try to make links to the City of Gladstone, Kiwanis International, the 4th of July Firecracker 5 mile race, and others as we see fit. We spent the major part of the meeting on the website and its capabilities and are looking forward to learn how to use this tool.
Discussions and Motions: 1. It was discovered that the Rapid River Schools also had the All Star Program. This program is designed to help students make correct decisions when it comes to drugs, alcohol, smoking and other choices. We already support this program in the Gladstone Schools and it was decided to include the Rapid River School program also. In the past we sponsored the pizza celebration at the end of the All Star Program. Since the Gladstone Program services a greater number of students and the expenses for the celebration are considerably less, it was moved that we approve $250 for the Gladstone Program and $125 for the Rapid River Program. Mike A. – Marilyn A. 2. We decided to focus next week’s meeting on the Nature Preserve Project and to include a Board Meeting.
Ken Benson, Secretary
March 5th – 12:00 noon AKtion Club at the Bonifas Art Center
March 11th - Board meeting.
March 13th – 15th Key Club DCON, Green Bay, WI
March 21st – Mid Winter Conference in Appleton, WI
March 19th – 12:00 noon AKtion Club at the Bonifas Art Center
March 4, 2015
7:00 a.m.
We have a WEBSITE!
[email protected]
In Attendance: Marilyn Albrecht, Mike Albrecht, Paul Angsten, Peggy Austin, Ken Benson, Howard Haulotte, Larry Kirschner, Mike Macfarlane, Al Stotz, Tom Tauzer.
.
Minutes: Approved, T.T. – Mike A.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved. A.S. – Mike A.
Correspondence: An email from Melissa Histed about attendance at the Mid-winter conference in Appleton on March 21st.
Our Website: Peggy Austin brought her equipment and demonstrated our website and its uses.
We learned that we can make links to other sites. We are going to try to make links to the City of Gladstone, Kiwanis International, the 4th of July Firecracker 5 mile race, and others as we see fit. We spent the major part of the meeting on the website and its capabilities and are looking forward to learn how to use this tool.
Discussions and Motions: 1. It was discovered that the Rapid River Schools also had the All Star Program. This program is designed to help students make correct decisions when it comes to drugs, alcohol, smoking and other choices. We already support this program in the Gladstone Schools and it was decided to include the Rapid River School program also. In the past we sponsored the pizza celebration at the end of the All Star Program. Since the Gladstone Program services a greater number of students and the expenses for the celebration are considerably less, it was moved that we approve $250 for the Gladstone Program and $125 for the Rapid River Program. Mike A. – Marilyn A. 2. We decided to focus next week’s meeting on the Nature Preserve Project and to include a Board Meeting.
Ken Benson, Secretary
March 5th – 12:00 noon AKtion Club at the Bonifas Art Center
March 11th - Board meeting.
March 13th – 15th Key Club DCON, Green Bay, WI
March 21st – Mid Winter Conference in Appleton, WI
March 19th – 12:00 noon AKtion Club at the Bonifas Art Center