President:        Ed Chrzanowski        216.524.642.5630 Secretary: Dottie Ornas  7924 Stone Rd.        524-2862  W-216.688.4151 President - Elect      Marilyn Senick Vice President:      Edith Schilla Treasurer:     John Young Immediate Past President:     Bob Scott	IndependenceKiwanis.com   INDEPENDENCE CLUB THEME: Enriching the Community   NEXT MEETING November 27, 2006                 Concordia Lutheran Church	Directors   Jim Brearey 1 year Edward Kukawka – 1 year Tim Simon– 1 year Willie Wells-1 year Dave Faehnrich – 2 years Randy Kreizenbeck – 2 years Chuck Schilla – 2 years

 

NEXT MEETING: November 27^th we will have the principal of St. Michael’s Elementary School, Michelle Nowakowski and Charlene Paparizis address the Club.

 

PAST WEEK:  Two gals from the Auditors Office gave an energetic presentation on the functions of that office.  Joanne and Elaine are Community Outreach Coordinators for our auditor and report directly to him.  Their main role is to visit various local organizations such as the Kiwanis to explain the programs offered them.  The Auditor’s office is responsible for setting the value on your property and homes.  There are approximately 650,000 parcels in Cuyahoga County that must be evaluated.  They are also responsible for answering your appeals to these values. 

Another function of the coordinators is to explain the Homestead Exemption Program.  Those homeowners who are age 65 or older and whose annual income is less than $27,000 may qualify for this exemption.  Contact the auditor’s office if you have any questions about your property taxes or Homestead Exemption.

 

GUESTS:    Spouses and Kiwanis Brecksville members were in attendance in great numbers.  Thirteen Brecksville Kiwanians shared our traditional Thanksgiving Dinner that was so deliciously prepared by the Concordia Lutheran staff.  Our spouses in attendance included:  Elaine Todt, Gail Jordan, BertieRusnaczyk, Janet Young, Judy Scouloukas, Betty Shadrach, Donna Agan, Dolores Hornack, and Noreen Rejna.  It was nice to see sun-tanned Lance back!

 

HAPPY DOLLARS:  It was great to see Scouloukas back and “holding the bucket”, again.  Do you think he showed up because of the Browns/Steelers game last Sunday?  In any case he drew several happy dollars from our members, as did our Brecksville members and Ed Wheaton who was in attendance!  Hornack was especially happy because he was able to sit through the whole Brown’s game.  They played THAT good!  Wright had a buck for Freddy 4 (his son) who once again managed to get his photo in the City Newsletter.  This is about the 4^th or 5^th time. 

 

SINGING:  Hornack led us in singing “Happy Birthday” to Todt and acknowledged Harry and Elaine Todt’s and Bertie and John Rusnaczk’s anniversaries.  The Rusnaczyk’s are celebrating their 50^th.  Congratulations!  The Brecksville Club joined in make “Loud and Joyful” noises!

 

INTER-CLUB:  Inter-Club Chair, Benes was pleased with the turn out for the Berea’s Club meeting.  The speaker was interesting and they had a great meal.

 

CHRISTMAS PARTY:  Weseloh is handling the particulars of the annual Christmas Party scheduled for December 11^th at the Independence Civic Center.  Be sure to sign up your young guests so Santa brings the appropriate gift.  Weseloh needs names, ages and genders.  Sign up sheet will be sent around at our meetings.

 

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:  President Chrzanowski read Thank you note’s from the Pieplow family (he was one of the main cooks for our Kiwanis dinners.) for the flowers sent.  Also a thank you note from Howard Hanna Smythe Cramer for the donation the club made to their Charity Wine Tasting Event. 

 

SANTA DELIVERY IS COMING:  Sunday, December 17^th is the BIG day for Santa to make his rounds.  We are in need of a sled (to borrow, or rent).  Help will be needed on Tuesday, Dec. 5 from 6:30 – 9pm and Friday, December 8 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the Old Rec Building for gift drop off.  Sign up sheet will be available on Nov. 27^th.

 

 

COMING EVENTS

The December meetings will be held at the Pickleworks unless otherwise noted.:

 

Monday, November 27 – Michelle Nowakowski, Principal of St. Michael’s School and Charlene Paparizis.

Monday, December 4- We will be at the Pickle Works.

There will be a Board Meeting.

Monday, December 11 – Christmas Party at the Civic

Center.

Monday, December 18 – Pickle Works BE READY

FOR A FUN EVENING!!!