Mercer Island Kiwanis Newsletter - 11/02/2004

Our new president, Bernie (back from an 11,000 mile tour) opened the meeting. Rick gave the invocation. Jim B. led us in the songs.

GUESTS

Dave Voyt from Northwest Harvest and Member to-be Sue Miller.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • Jack's wife has a birthday this week.
  • Ken and Sharon supported selling popcorn at the Middle school for the Preschool Association on Oct. 30th. Ken said it was GREAT fun.
  • Jim B. announced that we got three badges: outstanding secretary for 2002-3, round robin for 2002-3, and for attending the St. Louis annual convention.

UPCOMING

  • Board and business meetings. Will discuss at next meeting.

SERVICE PROJECTS

  • Art P. has volunteered to head up the Heidi Ho Nuts sales. He has requested a starter kit. We will be getting 28 cases of regular nuts and some chocolate covered nuts in the first week of November. Jim B. and Rick will help with picking up the nuts. The Kirkland Club has a receipt system set up to keep track of sales. Art will get with them and explore. We need people to approach businesses.

KEY CLUB

No report.

AUCTION

None. It was heard that there may be an auction for a very special pen next week.

INTERCLUB

No report.

SAFE and SANE FIREWORKS

Awaiting 2005 approvals. Bill Price is getting with the Fire Marshall to get approvals.

SHOW YOUR COLORS

Next Flag Day - Veterans Day. Cor, Mike Tye, Clare and Gayle will support.

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS

Jack R. has a few books left.

BUCKS

  • Sally - for a halloween dinner with her grandchildren and handing out candy. A sad one for having to put the grandchildrens dog to sleep.
  • Gayle - for voting but getting soaked in the rain.
  • Bernie - five for everyone who pitched in while he was on his touring trip.
  • Aida - for her presentation at Providence Point to some very knowledgeable people and for the Kiwanis pen she got.
  • Ken - for getting a very reasonable package to Hawaii for his upcoming 55year wedding anniversary.
  • Kristine - hoping for a fair and quick turnaround in the elections.
  • Stan - for a great time at Cannon Beach.

RAFFLE

Michael picked - Kristine won.

JOKES

None.

PROGRAM TODAY

Dave Vogt - a volunteer from Northwest harvest and Ken's guest gave us a talk about Northwest Harvest.

NW Harvest is the only Statewide hunger relief agency in Washington. 100 % of what they get is distributed state wide. 40 % of recipients are children and 16 % are elderly.

Last year they distributed 18 million pounds of food - food banks and hot meals. They do NOT turn anyone away ... all who come are accepted regardless of their job/social status. Many are the 'working poor' - a result of the high cost of living in the Northwest.

Please donate or volunteer (800.722.6924).

ITEM FOR THE DAY

According to a Scientific American article "Global warming should be more of a worry than ever: it could be pushing the earth's climate faster toward sudden shifts." Nov 2004 issue p. 64.

UPCOMING PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES

Nov 9th - Island House Lunch - Bernie

Nov 16th - Island House Lunch - Sally

Nov 23rd - Island House Lunch - Patti

Dec 7th - Island House Lunch - Terry

Jan 4th - Island House Lunch - Cor

Jan 11th - Island House Lunch - Jack

Jan 18th - Island House Lunch - the Hales

Web site for obtaining speakers - www.pugetsoundspeakers.com.

Disclaimer: If you find an error or omission please contact Mike Lettini and it will be corrected in the next Bulletin.
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