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Our guests this week included David Bell’s brother, Dennis, his wife Janet, and friend John Voloudakis; Herb Hayde’s long-time friend Dick Lundin, and a Tempe Club member, Bill O’Connor; Ron Grove’s friends, Jerry Ostermann and Patrick Johnston (the latter of whom recently turned in his application to the club); Michael Sloan’s wife, Margaret; Ted Dimon’s wife’s cousin, Paul Guadagnoli; and the very special guests of Paula Scully, her step-daughter, Colleen, and good friends Mr. and Mrs. Greaves.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Special Announcement: President Dave had the honor of announcing a most gracious donation to the Kiwanis Club of Carefree, as well as to the entire foothills community.
As most of you know, one of our members, Bill Scully, passed away on December 31st while on a cruise with Paula in the Caribbean. Bill and Paula have been active in this club and this community for years. Bill was co-chair of our very successful Golf Tournament last September. Paula has worked diligently with the Science Committee on the Science Fair for years and last year chaired the Scholarship Committee increasing its effectiveness for the club. Paula was a master teacher in Cave Creek School District for many years.
The Scully Estate will be providing a gift to the “Kiwanis Club of Carefree Benefit Foundation” in the approximate amount of Two Million Dollars. Paula, consulting with Officers of the Club and Investment Committee, will direct use of the funds to help fund activities for students and teachers in the district and other charities such as the YMCA, the Foothills Caring Corp and Kamp Kiwanis.
We appreciate and thank the Scullys for this wonderful gift. This is the second gift from an estate we have received in 2009. Thank you for keeping Kiwanis in mind when doing your estate planning.
Wellness Report:
Lou Snodgrass reported Mike Herrod recently underwent gallbladder surgery and is home recuperating.
Blaine Keith is still awaiting results on tests performed on his hands.
Don Parks is doing well after surgery for a brain tumor. Ralph Pipps updated us on Don Parks stating he is doing well, but is still awaiting biopsy results. It is anticipated he will be going home either today or tomorrow.
Jim Shaw reported Bill Rintelmann is back in the hospital for a CT scan to ensure “they got everything,” and is quite anxious about this test. Please keep our friends in your prayers for good news and quick recoveries.
Wheelchairs Needed: For those who did not receive the email, President Dave reminded everyone that we are in need of wheelchairs. Please contact our message center or Michael Moore or drop them off at the warehouse.
Book Signing: Reservations are still available for “Pure Goldwater,” a private program for Kiwanians and their friends at the library on March 3 at 6:00 PM. No book sale required for attendance. Proceeds from book sales will benefit the library. Contact Jon Coates or the library at director@dfla.org
Portraits: Ted Dimon reminded everyone separate portraits were needed for the yearbook and John Rogers will be available after each meeting to take photos. In addition, he asked those members who have never had their pictures taken, or those who are still showing a “crew cut” in their current pictures, to please have new ones taken.
Science Fair: Jim Walborn indicated we are about half-way through the busy Kiwanis Science Fair season with eight school fairs completed and eight to go. So far they have chosen about 160 projects to advance to the Kiwanis Community Science Fair in March. He is asking for help by way of judges at Desert Willow Elementary School on Wednesday, February 25th at 9:00 am and at the Fine Arts Center on Monday, March 9th at 1:00 pm. Please contact Ron Ireland or Burt Lundquist to volunteer or if you have any questions.
Annual Charter Lunch: Kirk Wilson asked everyone to mark their calendars for Wednesday, March 18th for the Annual Charter Lunch to be held at the Carefree Conference Center. Carroll Vanik will have sign up sheets available at next week’s meeting.
Oscar Night Benefit: Kathy Haugner invited everyone to attend an Oscar Night celebration on Sunday, February 22 at Harold’s Cave Creek Corral. Proceeds will benefit the Foothills Community Foundation and Desert Foothills Theater.
PROGRAM:
President Dave’s Presidents Day Celebration…
In honor of President’s Day, our President asked past Kiwani presidents who were present today to present any “highlights” they recalled about their presidency - in 30 seconds, got that?
1986-87: Steve Searle – There was no foundation at that time and they had so much money they actually had to cancel the Flea Market and Western Night. (Have any of that cash now, Steve?)
1989-90: John Rogers – The foundation was formed and the Sundial was given to the Town of Carefree. (What time did you say it was?)
1993-94: Bill Mulliniks – The meetings were being held at “Our Place,” and they were “kicked out” quite a few times. (Sounds like good times to me!)
1995-96: Alan Haugner – They were kicked out of “Our Place” for the last time and began meeting at Harold’s. (No worries about getting kicked out of Harold’s)
1996-97: Lee Lange – They were “flat broke” at which point he came up with the idea for a Pancake Breakfast. (Nice job, Lee!).
1997-98: Dick Stewart – Finances were sad at that time so, as a good Republican, he raised the dues and ended up $99,000 in the black. The Youth Health Check was also initiated during that time. (Elephant’s rule!)
1999-2000: Mike Sloan – Finances still were not good so he recalls raising $5,000 when members parking cars for an event, but that it took almost a year to collect the money. (Should have taken one of the cars for ransome…)
2002-03: Hugh Stevens – He kept trying to out-do Julian Barrolaza (previous president) on good jokes. (Keep trying Hugh.)
2003-04: Herb Hayde – Created a Strategic Focus Committee, an offsite meeting location; a Funds Request Committee; increased membership by 27; had theme lunches; and exceeded $100,000 in fundraising. (Whew! I’m exhausted.)
2004-05: Ray Arnold – Consolidated committees, began bored (oops, I mean Board) retreats, it was a good year financially, and a new key club was started. (You the man, Ray)
2005-06: Kathy Haugner – First woman President. First science fair and, she brought Paula Scully to Kiwanis. (Women ROCK!)
2006-07: Andy Tobias – Science Fair grew to 1600 kids, established Pinnacle Peak High Key club, and reorganized the Scholarship Committee. (Its hard to follow the FIRST WOMAN PRESDIENT isn’t it, Andy?)
2007-08: Brian Kunkel – Started the Wish List and spent record amounts of money (hmmmmm, I’d like to see exactly whose wish list that was…?)
PROGRAM
Sonoran Arts League (SAL) Presentation:
Judy Bruce gave a heart-felt thank you to Kiwanis not only for helping make a difference in the life of a child, but also through scholarships and partnering with the Sonoran Arts League to assist in telling these young artists that “art matters”. She reported on the many classes that were offered and the many local artists so willing to give of their time. This year they are planning on providing individual mentoring to students (many of whom have been involved with for two to three years) directly in the artist’s studios. They will also start a life drawing program for some of the high school artists. Ms. Bruce indicated although they will not be asking for scholarship funds this year, there is a possibility they will in the future due to the ongoing budget cuts in the schools.
2007 Kiwanis Art Enrichment Scholarship Presentation: Founder/Coordinator Ginny Brooks proudly presented five of the six students who received scholarships from the Kiwanis Art Enrichment program. She reminded us the reason for the program was to encourage the development of outstanding sophomores and juniors from the Desert Foothills who excel in the visual arts field. Selected students were able to select a course of their choice at the nationally renowned Scottsdale Artists School in downtown Scottsdale. Ms. Brooks also emphasized the strict requirements for each student who applies, i.e., they must sign a commitment to complete their course of choice, their parents must complete a Parental Permission Form, and they must receive a Teacher Recommendation.
The six students who were selected were: Taylor Cameron, Megan Koth, Jessica Lehr, Andrea Lucas, Nicolette Lum Lee (not present as she has since moved to Mesa), and Cheyenne Scott. As each of these young women told us a little about themselves, their future plans, and their thanks to Kiwanis for the opportunities provided, their art work was shown to the members and, after seeing just a small portion of their talent, there is no doubt Kiwanis does help change the world – one child and one community at a time.
Next week we welcome speaker Gary Nanman, The Spirit of Enterprise WP Carey School of Business ASU.
We recognize and thank reporter Janie French and photographer Sherman Agins for contributing to the production of this issue of the Sundial. Great Job!
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