Dave Bell also welcomed our Kiwanis members and guests. He was followed by Ray Arnold with the invocation. Ray informed us that past member Erv Shutze, honorary member Nicky Rycroft and Bob Hesselgesser’s wife are in ICU need our prayers. Laura Ensign, wife of member Tom, is out of the hospital and bouncing around.
Dr. Richard Saunders led us in our patriotic song. Pres. Dave led us in the Pledge.
The lunch was great. We dined on salad, chicken roulade, asparagus, and chocolate mousse with whipped cream in a chocolate cup.
Dave Bell then introduced three guests that were with Kiwanis Members. Susan Vanik introduced Denise – an employee of Carefree Resorts - is interested in being a member of our club and will be filling out an application. Jacquie Goodspeed introduced a friend from Vermont. Tom Kleecan introduced his guest, a neighbor of his.
We had several new members and first time attendees at our meeting.
The past Presidents, Lt Governors and Governor were all introduced. We have received all three Club Visit Circles last year because of Herb Hayde whom as SW District Governor and Kathy Haugner as LT Governor at the same time. This helped our club get these three awards for the first time in our 36-year history.
All past Hixon award winners were introduced and the newest member was announced. Kathy Haugner is our newest Hixon award member. She received a plaque, and medal to wear and a pin for her lapel. In addition, she received a small vase of roses. Kathy is still very involved in the club and in many other community groups. We were proud to present her with this award. She thanked us for her opportunity to serve.
Five Honorary Members were at the meeting and received Appreciation Awards for their service to our club. This group works a lot for our club and they are not members. We give them recognition by nomination each year by the Board of Directors to another year as Honorary Members. In attendance were Joan Hofer, Delome Dixon, Janet Bell, Grace Hicks and Martha Keith. Each received a small rose.
Dr. Richard Saunders introduced our entertainment, the Desert Sands Trio. The talented group included bassoonist James Adam, flutist Maralin Coffinger, and clarinetist Charles Sessions.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (Not necessarily made at the lunch)
Nominations :
Alan Haugner, Chair of the Nominating Committee, announced the candidates for the Board for 09 – 10. Other members of his committee were Elaine Adrian, Mick Ennis and Carrol Vanik. Many of the names of the candidates are very familiar. Alan hopes that next year we have more representation of new members. These names are officially announced, will be officially announced once more, and then voted on without opposition. The 2009/2010 Nomination of Officers and Directors slate is:
Susan Vanik President
Manny Gonzales President-Elect
Jon Loffman Vice-President
David Bell Immediate Past President
Herb Hayde Secretary
Janie French Assistant Secretary
Elaine Adrian Treasurer
Howard Dicke Assistant Treasurer
Lenny Brown Director 2nd Year
Chuck Hoch Director 2nd Year
Bruce Lukowiak Director 2nd Year
Kirk Wilson Director 2nd Year
Paula Scully Director 1st Year
Joe DeVito Director 1st Year
Ray Arnold Director 1st Year
Mike Herrod Director 1st Year
Western Night:
Sign up for Western Night, Saturday April 18 at Los Cedros. Only $50/person – price includes dinner, open bar, horse shoe and live auction.
Have a talent you can contribute to the live auction at Western Night – contact Michael Moore at 595-6480 or mmmoore@usa.net.
Pima Air Museum trip:
Thursday March 26 leaving from Desert Foothills Lutheran Church at 8 am returning about 5 – 6 pm. Bus round-trip = $24 and museum entrance = $12.50. Contact Bob Leininger at 595-8787.
Science Fair Winners:
The 1st Place Winners Kiwanis Science Fair winners will be at our regular lunch meeting on March 25 – this coming Wednesday - to present their projects and be introduced to the Kiwanis membership. Come see what we have helped achieve. Let us applaud these young winners.
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