President:       Bob Scott  5299 Brookside        524-8383  W 216 524-5577 Secretary: Dottie Ornas  7924 Stone Rd.        524-2862  W-216.688.4151 President - Elect      Ed Chrzanowski Vice President:      Marilyn Senick Treasurer:     John Young Immediate Past President:     Rick Duhan	IndependenceKiwanis.com   INDEPENDENCE CLUB THEME: “Recognize Service”   NEXT MEETING September 11, 2006 Sign in Lutheran Church	Directors Edith Schilla – 1 year Harry Todt – 1 year Diane Weseloh – 1 year Jim Brearey 2 years Edward Kukawka – 2 years Tim Simon– 2 years Willie Wells-2 years

 

NEXT WEEK:  Monday, September 4, 2006 is a holiday.  There will be no meeting.  Sign in at Concordia Lutheran Church.

 

NEXT MEETING:  Our next meeting will be September 11, 2006 at 6:30.  We will be returning to Concordia Lutheran Church.  No program is scheduled but there will be a Board Meeting.

 

PAST WEEK:  John Muni from John Muni Jewelers was our guest speaker.  His topic was a surprise to all of us.  Instead of talking about the jewelry business or gems or diamonds, he spoke on a subject that is very dear to his heart.  When John retired he wondered what he was going to do with his time.  He decided it was time to give back; therefore, he became involved in the Red Cross as a disaster action team leader.  John told us that the Red Cross does more than collect blood.  They are usually the first organization on the scene during a disaster.  The most common disaster in this area is a house fire.  On the average there are two house fires each day in Cuyahoga County.  All items, supplies and equipment that the Red Cross provides those folks in need come to them through donations from ordinary people like you and me.  There are no government funds given to the Red Cross and all help are volunteers.  John had some enlightening stories to tell about the good works the Red Cross performs.

 

PRESIDENT’S REPORT – President Scott announced that there would be a work party in collaboration with the Key Club at Footes Farm on Canal Road in Valley View, Thursday, August 31^st.  Footes Nursery took a big hit during the recent floods. See Photos  The family home next to the nursery was trashed.  Help is needed to pull out the drywall and strip away anything that has been damaged before rebuilding can begin.  The Footes have always been generous to our club, now they need our help.  Thursday, August 31 from approximately 4:00 pm until dark the Key Club and Kiwanis members will be removing the debris.  Bring gloves and face masks (mold is beginning to form) spend as much or as little time as you can!

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:  Chrzanowski announced that he had met with the mayor in regards to our club’s concerns about Home Days.  The mayor agreed that there were some areas that needed to be addressed.  The City has not had the opportunity to hold their Homedays evaluation meeting as yet.  They will soon and the issues will be addressed.

 

 

 

LET’S CELBRATE!

DIVISION 24 INSTALLATION:  Be sure to save Thursday, September 21^st on you calendar.  This is the evening that Costanzo is inducted as the Lt. Governor of the Kiwanis 24^th Division.  This is quite an honor and every member should make an attempt to be present at this event.  Our club’s own installation will be held on Sept 25^th at the Civic Center.  We want to get as many members as possible to support Costanzo..  The Installation will be held at Holiday Inn in Independence.  Cost is $25 for a dinner of London Broil or Chicken Marsala and all the trimmers.  You can make your reservations with either Dottie Ornas – 524-2862, email dot7924@sbcglobal.net or Edie Schilla at 524-2312, email schilla8304@wowway.com.

 

CHICKEN BBQ:  Chuck Schilla is gearing up for the Fall Chicken BBQ.  Sunday, September 17^th is the day.  Get those tickets sold!.  Presale of tickets is the best way to measure the amount of chickens needed.  So get out there and SELL! SELL!  SELL!  Let him know by Monday September 11^th how many tickets you have sold.  He can get a better handle on how many to order.  Be sure to sign up with him as to the times you would like to work.  Help is needed on Saturday morning to set up and wash all the utensils

INDEPENDENCE KIWANIS INSTALLATION:

Monday, September 25^th we will hold the installation of officers at the Civic Center.  Valley Catering will cater a super meal of roast beef and chicken.  Incoming president Chrzanowski will provide a special dessert.  The cost is only $9.00 everyone can come!

 

Hey guys (and gals)  Do you have an extra putter?  Our program chair, Senick, is looking for some old golf putters to be used for kid’s activities at the City’s Fall Festival on October 1^st.  Let her know if you can donate your old putters.

 

COMING EVENTS

Monday, September 18^th Our speaker will be Tom

Cramer who will talk on gathering evidence from

a crime scene.

Thursday, September 21^st.  Division 24 Installation

of officers at the Holiday Inn.

Monday, September 25^th  Installation of officers

held at the Civic Center –