September 10, 2008 Lunch

Jane Hayde and Charlane Stevens greeted us as we entered the space set up for us by John Voss, John Skarda, and Supervisor Herb Engdahl.

Jane Hayde and Charlane Stevens

President Brian Kunkel called the gathering to order and invited Gene Ragsdale to offer the Invocation. Richard Saunders directed our singing of The National Anthem followed by The Pledge of Allegiance.

Guests

Janie French’s guest was Karen Jones. Dick Stewart treated wife Margaret to lunch. Rick Saunders welcomed scholarship recipient Jeff Gilbert, a sophomore Computer Science major at Stanford University.

Social Hour Interactions

Wellness Report

Bob Leininger noted Bill Whitaker is on the road to recovery. Bill Rintelmann is continuing with radiology treatments and is maintaining a positive attitude.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

A Plea from the Fleas

Flea Market Co-chair Kirk Wilson needs able-bodied movers and lifters at 2 p.m. this Friday afternoon, September 12, and again on Saturday afternoon, September 13, to assist with this weekend’s sale.

Kiwanis / Manzanita Speedway Partnership

Dave Bell announced a partnership betw

een Manzanita Speedway and Kiwanis aimed at boosting literacy among young people in the Valley. On Kiwanis Literacy Night on September 20, Kiwanians and their guests who present a coupon at the gate will receive a $10 discount on admission-- $5 for an evening of racing and the satisfaction of improving youth literacy.

New Member Mixer

Sherman Agins announced the upcoming October 7 New Member Mixer to be held at the Buffalo Chip’s spacious courtyard beginning at 5:30 p.m. Included in the $10 price is an all-you-can-eat spread featuring beef brisket, chicken, slaw, western-style fixins and dessert. New members (joined within the p

ast two years) are free!

BillScully with Soon-to-be PP Brian Kunkel

Tim Pitel, incoming Chair of the Sundial

Speaker Colleen Madrid

PROGRAM

Biff Miller introduced Tonto Nationa

l Forest/ Cave Creek District Ranger Colleen Madrid for an educational presentation on the responsibilities and projects of the US Forest Service in our area.

A wildlife biologist who formerly served in the Mt. Hood National Forest in Oregon, Ms. Madrid began with a brief US Forest quiz (founded in 1905; under the Dep’t of

Agriculture; divided into nine regions nationwide including AZ/ NM); its work spurred on in the early 20^th century by a series of devastating fires from Harlem to the Northern Rockies.

The agency’s current responsibilities include fire suppression, development and mapping of approved ATV trails, improving the Rio Verde recreation area, delineating cattle grazing allotments, replanting hundreds of saguaros throughout the burned Cave Creek Complex fire area, and finding new ways to encourage young people to consider a career in natural resource conservation.

The "Round Table" is still around

MISSION STATEMENT
The Kiwanis Club of Carefree is a fellowship of patriotic, civic-minded men and women dedicated to improving the quality of life of children in our communities. Special emphasis is on service projects that focus on “Children Number One” through volunteer participation and community support Carefree Chapter of Kiwanis International Founded in 1973 The Carefree sundial is intended for the private use and enjoyment of Club members. Reproduction or reprinting of the official Kiwanis Sundial, in part or in its entirety, without the express written permission of Carefree Kiwanis, is prohibited.

Reporter : David Shirey

Photographer: JJ DeVito