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 July 9, 2007                      London Pickle Works	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: David Kilarski, CEO of Marymount Hospital will be our speaker at the July 9, 2007 meeting.  Once again, we will be at the London Pickle Works on Fitzwater Rd. in Brecksville

 

PAST WEEK:  Since there was a regular monthly Board Meeting no speaker was scheduled.

 

BOARD MEETING NOTES:

1.       The Board accepted Sheet’s resignation.  He will still participate in our activities etc. however; he has several personal issues that need to be resolved.  He hopes to return as an active member soon.

2.       The date of the Fall Chicken BBQ will remain, as is Sept. 16^th.  Members will be asked to work both the BBQ and the Tae Kwon Do Tournament on Saturday, Sept 15^th.

3.       St. Michael’s K-Kids has requested that the Club donate plastic bags or a banner for St Michael’s Namesake Festival on Sunday Sept 23^rd.  The cost would be approximately $240.  Request was referred to committee.

4.       A lengthy discussion was held on the number of meetings required to be a member.  No action taken.

 

COMMUNITY SERVICES:   Klepacz again reminded everyone to bring their “stuff” for the West Side Catholic Center.

 

YOUNG CHILDREN PRIORITY ONE:  Jordan reported that Kukawka was arranging for mulch for the grounds and perhaps pony rides for the children at University Settlement House.  He has been taken donuts to the facility each day this week.

 

HOMEDAYS:  Senick is looking for ladies to work the Kiwanis Pie Booth for Home Days.  See her if your spouse can lend a hand.  Diane Weseloh passed out Homeday Raffle tickets.  If you would like more see her.  Each member received one book.  We receive 50% of the money we collect for the tickets.  Be sure to contact all your friends and family.

 

ICE CREAM SOCIAL & CAR SHOW:  The Independence Historical Society is sponsoring an old fashion community Ice Cream Social & Car Show on Sunday, July 8^th from 2-4pm   The event is held on the Independence Square on Brecksville Rd and free to the public.  Drop by and view classic and antique cars and have a refreshing ice cream treat.

GOLF OUTING:  Our outing is only two weeks away.  Hole sponsors FOR $100. are still wanted so contact Iula or Kapusta if you have any leads.  ALL GOLF OUTING RAFFLE TICKET MONEY NEEDS TO BE TURNED IN BY JULY 9^TH’ MEETING.

 

MEMORIAL BREAKFAST:  A reminder for those who signed up.  The Kiwanis Memorial Breakfast will be held on July 15 at the Greenbriar Sr. Center.  It begins at 7:00 am and costs $7:00 per person. 

 

AERO’S GAME:  Tuesday, July 17^th is the Aeros game.  This event replaces our regular weekly Monday meeting.  All monies for tickets need to be turned in to Edie Schilla by Monday, July 9^th.  There is still room for 5 more people on the City bus.  Get your reservations in VERY SOON!!

 

VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED:  The Ohio District Convention Committee is still looking for volunteers to help with the Convention in Aurora, August 9-12.   Various locations need volunteers:

     Credentials, K Family Store, Registration, Sgt. ofArms and Hospitality.  See either President Chrzanowski or Secretary Ornas for a contact person.

 

COMING KIWANIS EVENTS

 

Monday, July 9^th – David Kilarski CEO of

Marymount Hospital.

Tuesday, July 17^th – Akron Aeros game

Thursday, July 19^th –Division Council

Friday, July 20^th – Golf Outing

Monday, July 23^rd – No program scheduled.  This is a

day of R & R.

Monday, July 30^th Meeting held at the Kiwanis

pavilion with Kim Rassi and her Alpacas - family

night.