Richard Saunders and a guest, Peter Privert, were the lucky drawing winners.
Wellness Report – Nancy Carpenter reported that Blaine Keith recently fell from a ladder and broke several ribs. Ron Ireland is recovering at home from surgery and
Don Parks continues his battle with cancer, having been re-admitted to the hospital. Gene Ragsdale’s companion of 15 years, Alice Bowers, recently passed away.
Guests – Guests were too numerous to list, with over fifteen introduced.
One guest was Bob Kay, President of the Kiwanis Southwest District Foundation. He accepted a $90,000 check from our Club, which was part of the Scully gift. Bob thanked the Club and went on to explain this gift will be used for a new well at Kamp Kiwanis so water is available for the many activities held there for the benefit of youth.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Flea Market – Next market is Sept. 12 and as usual volunteer help is needed for the 11th setup as well as the 12th. The warehouse is bulging at the seams so many treasures will be available for purchase. Among them is a donated personal collection of high end Native American jewelry.
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 are looking for plenty of volunteer help.
Joe Devito also needs members for selling tickets prior to the event. The dates are Sept. 21, 25 & 28 and Oct. 2 & 3. The times are 9:30-12 at the Town Hall and Post Office.
Desert Foothills YMCA & Community Center – Kathy Haugner announced that tours of the new facility will begin after Sept.21st.
Science Fair – Jim Walborn reminded us that it is that time again to begin preparing for the next Science Fair and I’m sure he is looking for volunteer help.
Award – Our member, Ray Barnes, has been recognized with an award as the Arizona Legislature Leader of the Year.
PROGRAM
Our speaker was Andrei Cherny, author of “The Candy Bombers” the untold story of the Berlin Airlift. He has worked in the White House, was formerly an Arizona state prosecutor and is currently running for the post of Arizona State Treasurer.
The book covers the events of 61 years ago when the U.S. was faced with the Soviets blockading the western section of Berlin and its population of 2.5 million. It tells the story of the airlift that started with a small number of planes, eventually growing to 150 flying around the clock to, against all odds, supply all needs of the city and keep the entire city from falling into the hands of the Soviet Union.
One pilot began dropping small quantities of candy to hungry German children, with the crowds of children growing to 10,000. This helped change the population’s perception of the U.S. and created some hope for their war torn country. Mr. Cherny concluded by listing several things he learned while researching the book. It demonstrates how one person can make a real difference, the value of human kindness and of service to one another and , above all, that America is a “can do” country.
Next Meeting – The program will be Firefighters 911.
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