Three Rivers Kiwanis

Three Rivers Kiwanis, Milo-Brownville   

 November 12, 2008

Lt. Governor/Business Meeting 

There were 15 members in attendance at the morning meeting at Sandee’s Restaurant.  We also had an inter-club from Dexter and Dover-Foxcroft join us for the Lt. Governors visit today.  Josh, Camile, and Stephanie from Key Club and Jessica from the Builders Club were present.  Eben led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, Edwin offered the Prayer, and Frank provided a Thought for the Day.  Ethelyn Treworgy’s birthday is November 17^th.  

There was a total of $23.00 Happy/Sad Dollars-many happy dollars for a very successful Veteran’s Day Dinner, approximately 180 served; appreciation of Key Club volunteers; up-coming Jamboree; awesome performance of the students and Dakota’s song tribute to the veterans; Val’s excellent food; excellent Veteran’s programs at the elementary schools; and, Hoyt’s twin granddaughters.  Sadness was expressed for the recent loss of individuals from Dover. 

Laurel shared that the Secret Santa 50/50 raffle has approximately $1300.00 in ticket sales at this time.  She has also opened an account to be used for this annual fund raising event.  Nancy Treadwell also sent 21 pairs of mittens for the Secret Santa gifts. 

Interclub-Thursday an interclub will attend the Guilford meeting and next Tuesday there will be an interclub to Greenville.    Bonnie reported that 20 children’s names have been identified so far for the Secret Santa program, but we expect many more as the forms are collected.  A press release will be out this week and area groups will be adopting children and families to help with Christmas gifts.  November 19^th program will be a speaker from Hospice. 

Ethelyn reports that the Jamboree plan is progressing.  Hotdogs and chili will be served along with desserts.  Cathy will be soliciting bars from members.  Secret Santa 50/50 tickets will be sold at the event.  A donations jar will be at the door with a ticket per dollar donation to be drawn for door prizes.  All proceeds will be donated to the Secret Santa fund. 

RIF book distributions will take place at the Milo and LaGrange Elementary schools this week.  Preschool distributions will take place later this month.  Volunteer readers are needed at each distribution. 

The board approved on November 6^th a donation to Kiwanis International for $50.00 and a $50.00 donation to the Lt. Governor’s fund to off set costs.  Today our speaker is our Lt. Governor, Gary Nelson. 

Lt. Governor Gary Nelson shared his pleasure at seeing so many Key Club members participating, as they are the future of the Kiwanians.   This is also the official visit of the Lt. Governor to our club.  The focus of Kiwanis this year is Growth with a goal of at least one to two members per club.  The Fall Conference in Rockport on November 22^nd will focus on growth and encouraging the support of new club development.  More participation of the general membership in Kiwanis would also be beneficial for existing clubs. 

The Kiwanis Foundation of New England maintains KPTI and the Gerrish Registry and they would like to expand nationwide with a Strive for Five to increase available funds.  A number of fund raising activities already are in place to support the foundation, such as Shaw’s receipts for percent donations, 10-K walks for kids, and a 2009 Gerrish End All Golf Tournament is planned for the spring. 

The Lt. Governor took the opportunity to answer questions from club members on starting new K clubs and other potential food chain receipt donations.  We would like to thank our Lt. Governor, Gary Nelson, for speaking at our meeting today. 

Meeting adjourned. 

Respectfully Submitted, 

Heidi Finson, Secretary