President:        Marilyn T. Senick        216-524-3345 Secretary: Edith Schilla 8304 Montello Rd. schilla8304@wowway.com President – Elect:        Marilyn T. Senick Vice President:      John Kapusta Treasurer:     John Young Immediate Past President:     Ed Chrzanowski	IndependenceKiwanis.com   INDEPENDENCE CLUB THEME: Motivated to Serve   NEXT MEETING June 16, 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:   Monday, June 16^th- Roscoe Schlachter, Superintendent    of the CVCC will speak about the CVCC and its programs for adults.   

 

PAST MEETING:  Our speaker was Val Troiano who spoke to us about the “I CAN” (Independence Community Adaptive Network) program.  This program is designed to give individuals with disabilities the opportunity to do activities that other individuals take for granted.  The activities include sports, fitness and social. 
These individuals are learning to play basketball and softball.  On the each Tuesday and Thursday in August these special needs individuals will be playing softball at 6:30pm on the city’s ball diamonds.  Future programs will include yoga, cheerleading, swimming and music.

 

GUESTS:  A warm welcome was given for all of our guests:  Councilman Anthony Togliatti, Joy and Joe Milano and Claudia Duhan.

 

SUNSHINE:  Rusnaczyk is at Southwest General with an infection in his leg.  He is hoping to be home Tuesday.  D. Nicastro’s second surgery went well and she will not be able to put any weight on her leg for 8 weeks.  Get well all!

 

DUES: 

Please see Young if you have not

paid your dues. 

 

 

 

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

 

Thank you so much for your vote of confidence that I retain the position of President for 2008-2009.  It is through all of you and through your great efforts and hard work that has made our Club what it is today. The name “Kiwanis” means to “share our talents.”  In the true Kiwanian tradition I know we will continue “working together, and achieve what one person cannot accomplish alone”.  May God continue to bless and inspire us in our endeavors.

 

MEMORIAL BREAKFAST:  The Memorial Breakfast will be held on Sunday, July 20, 2008.  It will be held at Ridge Manor Party Center, 4630 Ridge Road, Brooklyn, Ohio.  It will begin at 7 am and end at 8:15 am.  The cost is $11.00.  Please see Wright to make your reservation.  A strong showing by our club would be a tremendous tribute to Mel Kurtz and Dottie Ornas.

 

HAPPY DOLLARS:    A lot of happy people tonight; Senick for our prospective new members; Joe Milano for his job interview; Penitz for Joy and Joe Milano; Kukawka, Klpeacz and Chodzin for the great time at Necia’s Birthday party; Duhan was happy that his son was on his way home from Afghanistan, that Claudia was here tonight and for our speaker.  Spilker was happy for the good Lord’s grace, good friends, her kids and her health.

 

 

 

 

 

GOLF OUTING:   The outing is only 6 weeks away.  Flyers are now available; please contact E. Schilla or Costanzo for your copy. 

 

 

 

HOME DAYS:  Believe it or not, Home Days is less than 60 days away.  If you have any suggestions, please contact D. Nicastro. 

 

BBQ:  Scott reminded everyone that if you have not turned in your BBQ tickets, please do so ASAP.

 

SCHOOL SUPPLY COLLECTION:  Supplies were picked up last week and from each of the schools.  At a future date, we will prepare these items for shipment.

 

COMMUNITY SERVICE:  Klepacz reported that the flag contest winners will be presented with their flags on Thursday, June 12, 2008 at the bandstand.  Congratulations to Shadrach and Chodzin on getting the all of the answers correct.  Oh, by the way, BRING YOUR STUFF!

 

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Saturday, June 14, 2008 – Scott has invited everyone to join his family in celebrating his daughter Kim’s graduation.  It will be held at his home after 2 pm.

 

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS

 

Monday, June 23^rd– Nicole Scouloukas, Branch   Manager of Third Federal, will speak on the   current mortgage crisis.

Monday, June 30^th – Independence Art Guild

Friday, July 18, 2008 – Annual Speedy Kosicki Golf           Outing at Astorhust Country Club

Monday, July 28, 2008 – Akron Aeros game (see           Kapusta for sign-up)

 

 

UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT:  Kukawka reported that the preschool held their graduation ceremony on Thursday.  The children wore the caps and gowns that were purchased by YCPO several years ago and were give diplomas.  A great time was had by all!

 

 

DIVISION COUNCIL:  Wednesday, June 18, 2008 will be the division council meeting at Busch Funeral Home, 7501 Ridge Road at 8:15 pm.

 

ATTENTION BOARD MEMBERS

 

President Senick has called for a special meeting will be held on Monday, June 16, 2008. Please make plans to attend.  This meeting should be short in duration.

 

	HAPPY BIRTHDAY   Rev.  Bruning – June 11 Tony Bontempo – June 12