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 June 2, 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:   In observance of Memorial Day, there will be no meeting on Monday, May 26, 2008.    No sign up sheets will be posted, as all members will receive a free pass for their attendance.  Our next meeting, June 2, 2008, will be our regularly scheduled board meeting.

 

PAST MEETING:  Mayor Gregory Kurtz spoke to the club this evening.  He informed the club about the number of internal changes that have occurred within the city administration.  He stated that the city has had to become more sophisticated in handling a variety of issues including personnel, economic development, and public service.  Mayor Kurtz stated that with a 20% vacancy rate on Rockside, the city had to use new tools to entice not only larger employers, but also smaller ones.  There are many initiatives in the works, like the No Place like Home Program, senior housing and the redevelopment of the downtown area.  Mayor Kurtz also stated that when Wisnieski Parkway is reopened, everyone will be able view the new fountain as they enter the park.

 

GUESTS:  A warm welcome was given by all for all of our guests:  Judy Scouloukas, Leo and Mary Ann Glaser, Councilman Anthony Toglianti and Kevin Cieplowski, Lt. Governor of Circle K.

 

SINGING:  Hornack led us in singing “Happy Birthday.” to Wheaton, Senick, Rusnaczyk, Kapusta, and Klepacz.  We also harmonized to “Heart of My Heart”.  Thanks Joe!

 

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

 

A special thank you to Bob Scott for coordinating a very successful chicken BBQ.  It is too bad that the Cavs did not do as well.  I also extend a sincere thank you to members that gave of their time on Sunday.  On another note, I have addressed often the need to try to increase our membership. I am excited that several people are interested in joining our club.  Members are doing a great job recruiting!  Continue to spread the good word and good works of Kiwanis.

 

HAPPY DOLLARS:   Happy Dollars flowed for the Chicken BBQ.  Many were given to thank everyone who helped make this year’s BBQ a success!  Scott gave $10 for Happy Dollars.   Kreizenbeck gave a dollar for Agan who taught him the right and left of a chicken.  Todt had a buck for the truck driver who was going to make the chicken delivery to his house.  Mayor Kurtz threw in a dollar for his father Mel.  Spilker thanked the kids who helped, Sheets who gave us a hand and the weather.  

 

FOUR STAR SOCIETY INDUCTION CEREMONY:   Any Kiwanians who wish to attend this ceremony, it will be held on Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at 6:30 pm at the Civic Center. 

 

SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATIONS:  This event will be held on Friday, May 30, 2008 at 7:30 am at the High School.

 

 

 

 

BBQ:  Scott thanked everyone for their total support. Scott stated that watching this great group of individuals come together and successfully sell over 1100 chicken dinners was incredible.  A special thank you to Joe Milano, Cory Percival and Beverly Toglianti who helped at the BBQ

 

GREAT JOB KIWANIANS!

 

 

INTERCLUB:  Benes reported having a wonderful interclub with Bay Village on Tuesday evening.  Thanks to Benes, Kapusta, Spilker and Kukawka for attending.

 

K-KIDS:  Chrzanowski reported that K-Kids are having their pizza party on Tuesday, May 20th.

 

BUILDERS CLUB:   E. Schilla reported that Builder’s Club will be holding their elections this week and having their pizza party next Thursday.

 

SCHOOL SUPPLY COLLECTION:  Chrzanowski reported that all of the school’s are participating in this year’s collection.  The collection boxes have been delivered to the schools.

 

MEMBERSHIP:  Beverly Toglianti, turned in her membership application this evening.  Leo and Mary Ann Glaser each took membership application.

 

SPIRITUAL AIMS:  Wright reported that in the near future the ministers will be invited back so that a donation can be presented each of them.

 

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

 

HOME DAYS:  Believe it or not, Home Days is less than 90 days away.  If you have any suggestions, please contact D.  Nicastro before June 1, 2008. 

 

THANKS:  President Senick read a thank you from St. Michael’s Youth Group for allowing them to sell their raffle tickets for their Montana Mission trip at the BBQ.

 

 

 

 

SPECIAL REQUEST:  Kapusta has requested that any member who invites a guest to any meeting to please contact him before Thursday, so that he may increase the count to the ladies.

 

MEMORIAL BREAKFAST:  The Memorial Breakfast will be held on July 20, 2008.  Time and place have yet to be determined.  Please mark your calendars.  A strong showing by our club would be a tremendous tribute to Mel Kurtz and Dottie Ornas.

 

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

 

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

Monday, June 2^nd – Board Meeting

Monday, June 9^th – Val Troiano, will speak about the   Adaptive Sports Programs

Monday, June 16^th- Roscoe Schlachter, Superintendent of the CVCC will speak about the CVCC and its    programs for adults.

Monday, June 23^rd– Judy Scouloukas will speak on the   current mortgage crisis.

Monday, June 30^th – Independence Art Guild

 

 

 

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY   Hamp & Betty Shadrach May 20