President Dave Bell called us to order and invited Pastor Bob Hutson to offer the Invocation. Rich Saunders then directed our singing of “The Star Spangled Banner” accompanied by Lloyd Meyer. The Pledge of Allegiance followed.
Science Project Winners
As we enjoyed our meal, Jim Walborn had the pleasure of introducing several winners of our recent Kiwanis Science Fair. The winning students and their principals and teachers from Cactus Shadows High School, Sonoran Trails Middle School, Horseshoe Trails Elementary, and Bella Vista School thanked Kiwanians for the motivation to showcase their science acumen. This year 2,000+ projects were judged.
Below are some pictures from the Science Fair
Dinner Theater
On our Arts and Sciences lunch program, budding scientists were followed by local artists - three singers from the cast of the upcoming Desert Foothills Theater production of The World Goes ‘Round: Songs of Kander & Ebb - presented three jazzy numbers from the upcoming March 26 – April 5 production at the Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center Main Stage.
Desert Foothills Theater Entertainment
Guests
Our guests included Joan Hofer (George), Desert Ridge Kiwanians John Kriekard and Thom Von Hapsburg (Dave Bell), Margo Hull-Saunders (Rich), Joel Weldon (Noah Kendrick).
Wellness Report
Lou Snodgrass welcomed Wally Joachim back after a three-month absence due to illness. Nicky Rycroft, Tom’s wife, is in the hospital and in need of our thoughts and prayers.
Announcements
Desert Ridge Club 1st Annual Golf Tournament
Desert Ridge Club President John Kriekard was on hand to tout the new club’s first golf tournament to be held Friday, June 5, at Orange Tree Golf Resort. For information on the 7:30 a.m. shotgun start event, phone Mr. Kriekard at 602-449-2298.
Flea Market Coming
Flea Market Co-Chair Phylliss Henry thanked all full-time and part-time Fleas for their assistance last weekend in raising over $11,600. Donations are needed to restock the shelves for the next sale. Pick-up available! Call 480-488-8400, leave a message and a Flea will get back to you.
Awards of Excellence
Two members received awards for their contributions to Kiwanis. Manny Gonzales received the Distinguished Member award from Kiwanis International and will be recognized at the upcoming Convention in Nashville, TN. Rich Saunders received the Bronze Key for sponsoring a new member.
Nominations
Dave Bell read the slate of candidates for the Board for 09 – 10:
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 show and live auction. Do you have a talent you can contribute to the live auction at Western Night? Contact Michael Moore at 595-6480 or mmmoore@usa.net.
Pancake Breakfast
John Loffmann reminded club members of the upcoming Saturday, April 11, Pancake Breakfast at the Carefree Town Center. An Easter Egg Hunt for community children will be held in conjunction with this year’s event. Volunteers will be needed on Friday afternoon, April 10, to set up tables and chairs as well a host of flippers, servers, and greeters for Saturday’s main event.
Donation
President Dave Bell announced the reception of a generous check in the amount of $6,000 from Bill and Beverly Rockford in support of our Scholarship Fund.
Guest Speaker
Greg Moorhead introduced our Guest Speaker, Joe Yuhas. Mr. Yuhas, a partner at RIESTER, an advertising, public relations, and public affairs firm, presented a program on “Solutions Through Higher Education”
Solutions Through Higher Education is a public education effort aimed at
raising awareness of the critical role higher education plays in ensuring
economic prosperity for our country and our citizens. Their mission is to raise
the educational level of all Arizonans and help residents understand the
importance of investment in education.
Accompanied by video and PowerPoint slides, Mr. Yuhas asserted that our society’s lack of investment in higher education is eroding the United States’ economic competitiveness on the international stage.
The organization’s web site states: “As a nation, we are not producing enough educated, highly skilled workers to compete in the global economy. Statistics and studies bear this out. And yet, the American public seems unaware of the severity of the situation. This crisis is especially acute in Arizona, which lags the rest of the nation in college completion and other key measures of educational performance.”
For more information, visit the Solutions Through Higher Education web site at http://www.highereducationsolution.com/
Below are several videos of today's speaker and the entertainment provided by The Desert Foothills Theatre.
Solutions Through Higher Education Part 1
Solutions Through Higher Education Part 2
Solutions Through Higher Education Part 3
Solutions Through Higher Education Q&A
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