AMES GOLDEN K KIWANIS

MEMBERSHIP MINUTES

www.amesgoldenk.org

“dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time”

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September 4, 2014

Attendance:  61 members; Ames Town & Country (interclub) 5; Ames Noon 1; Guests 3

Location:  First United Methodist Church

The meeting was called to order by President Don Muff at 9:30 a.m.  Opening ceremonies were led by Gene Pollmann.  Invocation was given by Si Silence. 

Announcements:

1.  Officer/Director Installation Banquet.  Don Muff reminded members to purchase tickets for the Officer/Director Installation Banquet, September 25^th, Ames Golf and Country Club, 11:30 a.m.  Cost is $10/person.  Entertainment will be Ames Golden K Singers.  Good program is being planned with a few surprises.  Tickets must be purchased by September 18^th. 

2. Project Eliminate.  Tom Peter announced that the Nebr.-Ia. Kiwanis Foundation is offering for a limited time to pay $250 for any member donating $1000 to become a Zeller Donor.  Donations forms are available from Peter.

3. Meeker School Carnival.  Peter announced that volunteers are needed for the Meeker School Carnival to be held on September 14^th.  Volunteers are needed for helping with food games, and other activities.  Sign-up sheets are available today. 

4. MICA Charity Donation.  A check for $1500 was presented to MICA to help support their community service programs.  Programs include a food pantry for Story County residents as well as early childhood support programs.

Humor.  Humor was given by Larry Vallery.

Program.  Fred Bunce introduced Steve Siemans, 2005-2006 Kiwanis International.  His topic was “Inside and Looking Outside.”  A very inspirational, humorous talk about “I want to be like FRED, the Kiwanian who is Fun-loving, Respectful, Entertaining, and Dedicated.  Enjoyed by all!!

Next Week’s Program.  “Working to Establish A Children’s Library in Tanzania,” by Haley Nelson, ISU Student, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

The meeting was adjourned by Muff at 10:30 a.m.

Submitted by

Larry Trede

Club Secretary