NOVEMBER 14, 2017 We meet every Tuesday of the month from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Fort Collins, CO Senior Center on Raintree Drive. Coffee & Donuts at 8:30 a.m. ALL ARE WELCOME Our mission Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time. OFFICERS
President Jeff Stewart
PROGRAMS TODAY—Terry Jones talking
about the world of bees—his own colony and more President-Elect Nov 21— Susan Cheal, Retired art teacher talking about “Art” Allen Green Nov. 28—Radio Station KRFC Past President John Brubaker LAST WEEK’S MEETING 47 Members No guests. Secretary Dana Gruber, the Executive DiBrent Reeves rector of The Growing Project Treasurer was present as we presented them Harold Boyer a $4,000 check for this project. Half from our Club and half a Directors: grant from Rocky Mt. District Larry Jones Foundation. The Growing Project Jim Goettl focuses on food growing and disNancy Brown tribution for communities in our Steve Armstead city. This money will specifically Bill Fennone go toward the “Garden Time” project working specifically with Grocery Cards youth. Harold Boyer Our club has received a check from King Soopers for $318.25 Food Bank Steve Armstead from our grocery cards.
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CLUB MEETING PRAYER Nov. 14—Bob Fromme Nov. 21—Jim Catalano Nov. 28—Don Edminister
HOUSE
BIRTHDAYS Nov. 19—Marty Tharp (Ken) Irma Mileski (Tom)
Bill Fennone Steve Armstead
ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK.
Nov. 15—Kristen & Sam Kornfeld #14
Children/Youth Services to: Larry Jones
Event” Wed. Nov. 15th at Redeemer Lutheran Church 5:307:30 pm.
Welfare of members and families: Dave Hamm reported his wife is much improved after her recent stroke.
Bob Kingsbury COMMUNITY SERVICE
SPIRITUAL AIMS & MEMBER CARE
Al Van Nice Bob Fromme
KIDS’ LOGIC Ms Evans taught science and was MEMBERtrying to teach evolution, and the SHIP class was arguing with her. Bobby Henry Bauer raised his hand and said, “But I PROGRAMS thought God created the world and Bill Tosch everything in it.” The teacher said, Jim Goettl “Can you see God?” “No,” he Bill Robertson’ replied. “Hear God?” “No.” “Feel” God?” “No.” “Well, then, Mary Rezekta Jim Catalano how do we know that God exists?” Bobby leaned over and whispered SOCIAL to his friend, Joey, “Can you see Ms Ken Tharp Evan’s brain? No. So it must not CHILDREN & exist.”
VITA (tax prep service) still Project Smile needs volunteers for the upcomKevin O’Connell ing tax season. Training is provid- When God made the world, he split ed. See Henry Bauer if you are the Adam and made Eve. interested. Reporting —Asher, age 7 Volunteer Hrs: PROJECT SMILE “Stuffing Community Service to: Bill Fennone Or Steve Armstead
COMMITTEES
Does anyone know…? The Club is missing the blank name badges given up by former members. If you know where they might be, please tell Henry Bauer or Nancy Brown.
ANNUAL POUDRE GOLDEN K CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14TH AT THE COUNTRY CLUB 11:30 A.M. MARK THE DATE NOW ON YOUR CALENDAR MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW
YOUTH
Larry Jones Keven O’Connell INTERNATIONAL
Jim Goettl INTERCLUBS
Don Edminster FUND RAISING
Lloyd Wilson PGK FUND Stephen Andersen
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ONE EACH OF OUR NEW CROP OF 550 WOODEN TOYS FOR THIS YEAR’S DISTRIBUTION (WITH DAVE MARVIN)
Installation of our newest member, Fred Schrekinger (center). Pres. Jeff and Sec. Brent to his right, and Nancy & Kent Brown to his left.
Kent Brown Presenting our $4,000 check to Dana Gruber of the Growing Project. $2,000 from our club & $2,000 from Rocky Mt. District Foundation. GREAT TRUTHS THAT LITTLE CHILDREN HAVE LEARNED: 1) No matter how hard you try, you can't baptize cats.. 2) When your Mom is mad at your Dad, don't let her brush your hair. 3) If your sister hits you, don't hit her back. They always Catch the second person. 4) Never ask your 3-year old brother to hold a tomato. 5) You can't trust dogs to watch your food.. 6) Don't sneeze when someone is cutting your hair.. 7) Never hold a Dust-Buster and a cat at the same time. 8) You can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk. 9) Don't wear polka-dot underwear under white shorts. 10) The best place to be when you're sad is Grandma's lap.