President:        Marilyn T. Senick        216-524-3345 Secretary: Dottie Ornas President – Elect:      Edith Schilla Vice President:      John Kapusta Treasurer:     John Young Immediate Past President:     Ed Chrzanowski	IndependenceKiwanis.com   INDEPENDENCE CLUB THEME: Motivated to Serve   NEXT MEETING May 19, 2008 Concordia Lutheran Church	Directors   Chuck Schilla - 1 year Dave Faehnrich – 1 year Randy Kreizenbeck– 1 year Bob Scott - 2 years Tim Simon – 2 years Harold Todt – 2 years Diane Weseloh – 2 years     `

 

NEXT MEETING:  On Monday, May 19^th the Honorable Mayor Gregory Kurtz will be our speaker.

 

PAST MEETING:  Harold Todt spoke on many wonderful destinations that you can take that are just a tank away.  Have you ever considered taking a trip to Mammoth Cave in Kentucky or how about to the horse farm in Lexington, Kentucky where Man of War once lived?   Maybe the beautiful J.E. Reeves Victorian Mansion or the Biltmore or even Frank Lloyd Wright’s Falling Water home is more your style.  Is shopping more your style?  Try Holmes County’s Amish flea market or Shearer’s Marketplace in Brewster, Ohio.  Harold provided many great brochures from many of the destinations that he spoke of.  Great job Harold! 

 

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

 

With the passing of Dottie, we are looking for someone who would be interested in taking over the secretarial duties of the Club.  If you are interested, please contact me.  A special thank you to Edie for taking notes and writing the newsletter in the interim.

 

GUESTS:  A warm welcome was given by all for Joe and Joy Milano.  Look for Joe at our BBQ on Sunday.  He will be giving us a helping hand.  Also look for Cory Percival she will be helping as well!

 

HAPPY DOLLARS: Chrzanowski, Schilla, Rusnaczyk, and Lance all had dollars in memory of Dottie Ornas.  Chrzanowki threw a buck in for Todt, who is selling a full-size van with gas approaching $4 per gallon.  Spilker’s grandson, Gregory, threw in a buck just because he was with his grandma.  Nicastro and Klepacz each tossed in a buck for our guests; while our guests threw in a buck because they were happy to be here.

 

K-KIDS:  Chrzanowski  reported that the club will be having their pizza party next Tuesday.  It would be nice to see a few Kiwanians there to show the kids our support.

 

BUILDERS CLUB:   The club is purchasing an eight foot bench for the Renee Roche Garden.

 

SINGING:  Mycoskie led us in singing “When You Are Smiling.”  Thanks Celeste!

 

CHICKEN BBQ

Sunday, May 18, 2008

 

It’s here! Contact Scott with the times that you will be available to assist.   E. Schilla is looking for extra help in the cutting of the cakes.  If you are available give her a call.

 

 

 

COMMUNITY SERVICE:   Klepacz reminded everyone to bring your stuff.  Also, do you remember the clues that were given about the flag contest? 

 

INTERCLUB:  Benes has scheduled an interclub with Bay Village on May 13^th.  If you are able to attend, please meet at Concordia at 5:25 pm.

 

GOLF OUTING:   Flyers are now available, please contact E. Schilla or Costanzo for your copy.

 

DIVISION 24 COUNCIL MEETING:  Thursday, May 15, 2008 is the monthly Division Council Meeting will be at the Busch Funeral Chapel on Ridge Road.  The meeting starts at 8:15 pm.

 

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

 

Sunday, May18^th – Chicken BBQ

Monday, May 19^th – The Honorable Mayor Kurtz

Monday, May 26^th – Memorial Day – No Meeting

Monday, June 2^nd – Board Meeting