September 30, 2009 - Sundial

A cooling trend in the weather (finally) coupled with a warm welcome from our friendly greeters, John Skarda and Ted Dimon, put us in a positive frame of mind as we entered Harold’s. Max Link (the Czar) and crew efficiently prepared our meeting room and Pastor Michael Schmidt provided a thoughtful invocation. Our musical selection was handled by Don Basta (he claims back by popular demand) and Lloyd Meyer.

Bob Swan and Jim Shaw, were the lucky drawing winners.



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Wellness Report – Lou Snodgrass reported no report, other than John Goslin is now in a care facility. Word was just received that the wife of Bob Hesselgesser has passed away. Don Parks informed the Club that he welcomes calls, which is the certainly the best way to really find out his medical situation.

Guests – Guests were Jack Gates (Don Parks), Mary DeGroff (Deb Adams), Hope Ozer (Bob Hesselgesser), Stephanie Pitel (Tim Pitel) and Paul Cocuzza from the Scottsdale Airpark Club.

New Members – Deborah Adams inducted the following members : Gail Thiele (wife of Hans), Peter Royers, Steven Bebee (Principal of Cactus Shadows High School), Bruce and Sylvia Farley and Dana Gonder.

It was announced that these members put total Club membership at 257, which will qualify us for a Distinguished Club award.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Pancake Breakfast and Lunch – This will be served at Sky Ranch from 8:00 to 3:00 on Oct. 3rd, as part of Carefree’s 25th Anniversary celebration. A large crowd is expected and thus Brian Kunkel and Jim Keller have distributed a schedule of times for volunteer help.

“Baby Shower” – Next meeting, members are asked to bring gently used, or new, baby clothes for a Kiwanis service project south of our border. Clothes for kids one month to five years will be gratefully accepted.

Aktion Club – Kirk Wilson reported this is a sub Club to ours now being formed for kids and young adults with developmental disabilities. Notify Kirk or Kathy Haugner if you know of a potential member.

Anthem Club – A new Club is just being formed in Anthem. See Dave Bell regarding any prospective members.

Carefree Brochure – A beautiful color brochure commemorating the town’s history and 25th anniversary is now available. Susan Vanik pointed out that the cost of design and publication of this free brochure was underwritten by our Club and the piece includes a number of references to Kiwanis of Carefree.

PROGRAM
A variety of awards comprised the program for today.

• Kathy Haugner was awarded the prestigious Hixon Award from KI.

• Manny and Peggy Gonzales were recognized with an award for their outstanding Key Club service.

• The New Kiwanian of the Year designation went to Tim Pitel.

• Kiwanian of the Year was awarded to Paula Scully.

• A “Super Worker Bee” award was given to Bruce Lukowiak.

• Pins were distributed for members that brought in one, two and three new members during the past year.

• Committee Chairs of the 40 some Club committees were given Certificates of Recognition.

• Board members were recognized for their service (and enduring 3 hour Board meetings).

• The Executive Committee, consisting of the Officers, was presented with Distinguished Service Award plaques.

• Attendance awards were passed out for the number of years of a combination of perfect attendance at meetings plus volunteer hours on Club projects.

Next Meeting – The program will be induction of officers for the new fiscal year and not to be missed entertainment, provided by the “Good Ol’ Boys” musical ensemble.