Another great day. Our greeters were George Schmid and Carroll Vanik. Our invocation was given by Jayne Hubbard. Our “club song” was greeted with a mixed reaction. “America the Beautiful” led by Richard Saunders was followed by the Pledge.
Chuck Hoch won the drawing – know that he rides mules. Kathy Haugner came in 2nd – know that she “Loves Lucy” because Lucy came from her hometown of Jamestown.
NEW MEMBER INDUCTIONS
Michael Friedman was sponsored by Max Wyatt. He is an attorney, married to a CCUSD school teacher that has benefited from the flea market. No surprise – he is interested in helping at the flea market.
Ralph Spurgin was sponsored by Glenn Hanf and Bob Swan. He has moved 26 times. He likes horses and Harleys. He worked for JC Penney and lived in NYC. He is interested in Kiwanis Sponsored Youth, Teacher’s Wish List, and Western Night.
Jeff Sarricks was sponsored by George Schmid and the Haugners. His mother was present…when she sells her east coast property and moves here, she hopes to join. Jeff is interested in Science, golf, scholarship and program committees.
Ron Graves was sponsored by Jon Loffman and David Bell. He is retired – having worked for Petsmart and Jenelosco. He enjoys fishing and hiking. He is interested in Bell Ringin, Pancakes and Funds Request.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Flea Market – This weekend. Set-up starts Friday at 2PM. Opening at 8 AM and closing at 2 PM on Saturday.
Christmas Pageant – 54th Annual this Saturday (12/6) and Sunday (12/7) starting at 7:30 PM at Spur Cross in Cave Creek. Come early for parking. Toby Payne thanked Kiwanians that helped with new construction.
Christmas Lunch – Ted Dimon reminds us to come to Desert Mt. next Wednesday for the Christmas lunch – not Harold’s. Doors open 11AM for “social hour” and lunch begins at noon. Reservations are required. If you have not yet signed up, call Ted at 488-7912.
Christmas at Carefree Resort – Wednesday December 10 in the Opera House starting at 6 PM with food and drinks, entertainment begins at 7 PM. Join Lloyd and Donna Meyers as they play carols on the piano; listen to school choirs.
Holiday Swing – Elaine Adrian invites us to Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center Friday 12/12 at 7:30 PM to benefit the educational division of FCF. (PIE, formerly PEP) Featuring our own Ted Dimon as auctioneer, Sonoran Serenade Big Band, holiday singers and dancers and more.
Kids Christmas Presents – This year more need and more options. 1. As in the past you can get a child’s name and age/gender to shop, wrap and bring. 2. You can give money. Or 3. You can volunteer (to shop, wrap, phone). There will be no party. Funds will be used instead to provide more presents. Lists have been prepared differently by local organizations such as our Salvation Army and Food Bank.
Replicar sold – Andy Tobias reported that the Replicar, donated by former member Mike Eicher, was finally sold for $5,500. Andy will happily accept more vehicles for sale to benefit our Foundation.
Photos – John Rogers is taking photos for the Yearbook. Look for him with a camera on the porch before and after lunch meetings.
Driver License – Russ Rosenquist reminds us that people over 65 years old need to renew their license every five years. All that is involved is a simple eye exam.
Big Band – Susan Vanik reported that the Big Band event was fabulous and made money its first year, rather than the expected small loss.
Guest – Very special guest Gregory Smith, President of GW Custom Homes was introduced by Manny Gonzales. Mr. Smith donated the construction of Santa’s house for Kiwanis’ contribution to Carefree Christmas Festival.
Wellness – Former member Erv Schuetze is quite ill and would appreciate cards at P. O. Box 6125, Carefree AZ 85377 or calls at 488-1231. No drop-in visits, please.
SPEAKER
Jim Shaw, head of our Salvation Army Extension Unit, introduced our speaker Major Doug Danielson. Major Danielson is head of the SW District that includes AZ, NM, a tip of Texas and a bit of NV.
Major Danielson first recognized Lee Lange for his 18 years of service, including his current guidance to 20 Extension Units. He also thanked the Kiwanians for all the service they have provided over the many years, and will provide in the future.
We may associate the Salvation Army with “bell ringing” at Christmas, but it is year round service helping those in need. Funds raised in our area stay in our area. We raised about $25,000/year in recent years. An apparent “dip” in the data was caused by Anthem splitting off. Funds are used here to send kids to summer camp - a life changing experience for many of them. Funds are used to help over tough times, paying utility bills, medical, clothing, housing. Unfortunately in these bad economic times registrations are up 50%. There is significantly more need, even here.
This past Thanksgiving about 10,000 dinners were provided in Phoenix – about 7,000 meals were delivered to the home of seniors and shut-ins.
Willing to help out more? Contact Jim Shaw 595 - 9828.
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