INSIDE THIS ISSUE:President's Message 1Birthdays 1Dates to Remember 1Other Clubs to visit 4Meeting highlights 2-3Officers/Conventions & IDD update 4

FEB. 2: Prayer Breakfast at Augustana Lutheran ChurchFEB. 9: 6:45 am Board Meeting FEB. 19: SAFE SITTER'S BABYSITTING @ the YMCAMAR. 5: HCC Mardi Gras GalaMAR. 12: HEALTHY KIDS DAY @ YMCAAPRIL 2, 2011 Kiwanis ONE DAY projectAPRIL 23: REBUILDING TOGETHER PROJECT DAY MAY 22: PROGRESSIVE DINNER JULY 7-10: KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION IN GENEVA!

FEBRUARY, 2011

HOBART IS A DISTINGUISHED AWARD CLUB (35 YEARS OLD)

[ MEMBERS WITH PERFECT ATTENDANCE: ANDREA HARTY, LOU MIKOLICS, JUDY RIBA, RICH RIBA, CAS WISEMAN, CRYSTAL KISTLER, SUSAN SMURDON, AND AUDREY WEAVER. MMake-ups : Let Andrea know if you attend any Kiwanis sponsored event, a Board Meeting, a Key Club or Builder's Club meeting, a convention, another Kiwanis Club's meetings . . .You must report to the secretary to make up for a missed meeting, in writing, please.

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYSFEB. 3: NICOLE BUSH-RODRIQUEZFEB 8: DOUGLAS PEARSONFEB. 9: MARILYN LEACHFEB. 12: LARRY MARTINFEB. 16: BRIAN SNEDACORFEB. 19: JANET DEALFEB. 21: BRUCE BUSHFEB. 27: TOM MCMAHOM

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time!

  Well,   It’s  nice  to  have  a   large  portion  of  the  Winter  over.     It   is  also  nice  to  have  so  much  activity  going  on   in  Kiwanis  and  Hobart.    The  annual  Kiwanis  chili  supper  was  a  huge  hit.    As  usual,  most  Hobart  Kiwanians  helped  out.    The  crowd  was  great  and  by  7:00  pm  we  were  out  of  almost  everything.    A  huge  thanks  goes  out  to  the  chili  supper,  Shelia  DeBonis.    Shelia,  along  with  her  subcommittees  work  hard,   long  and  produced  the  best  event  ever.    Thank  you  to  everyone  who  helped  out.     Jan  Gornick,  chairperson  of  the  social  committee,  has  announced  that  a  Progressive  Dinner  and  Golf  Outing  are  planned  for  the   later  part  of  May.    Two  years  ago,  we  did  a  progressive  dinner  and  the  results  were  spectacular.    Since  almost  everyone  who  lives   in  River  Pointe  belongs  to  our  club,  she  thought  that  neighborhood  would  be  a  great   location  for  this  event.     During  our  club  forum  meeting  on  January  26th,   it  was  announced  that  a  2011-­‐2012  club  nominating  committee  has  been  formed.    This  committee  will  recommend  to  the  membership  officer  and  board  of  directors  for  that  period.    Our  club   is  strong,  and  we  do  some  remarkable  things  for  the  children  and  community  of  Hobart.    This   is  your  chance  to  be  part  of  the   leadership  team  for  the  Hobart  club.    Leadership   is  part  of  being  a  member.    Please,  consider  serving  your  club  during  2011-­‐2012.     Our  regular  Wednesday  meeting  will  not  be  held  on  February  2nd  due  to  the  Annual  Hobart  Prayer  breakfast  at  Augustana  Lutheran  Church.    Kiwanians  historically  have  turned  out   in   large  numbers  for  the  breakfast.    The  breakfast  starts  at  7:30  am  and  the  cost   is  $9.00.    Tickets  can  be  purchased  at  the  door  or  at  the  Hobart  Chamber  of  Commerce.    On  February  9th,  we  will  hold  our  regular  meeting  at  the  Paragon  Restaurant.   Have  a  great  Hobart  February!      Mike  Adams  

BOARD NEWS OF INTEREST:Treasurer’s Report- Correspondence- request from Hobart Little League, funds to be distributed next month, Rebuilding Together-funds distributed in March, Equestrian will be distributed in MarchOld Business- Andrea- overdue dues, if no response-give them until April 1, 2011 and then remove them from club roster.New Business- Andrea- costs of speakers breakfast will still continue to be club expense, no matter the number of speakers; Mike will address with members-policy remains club pays for speakers or potential members breakfasts’, guests will continued to be paid for by members.

JANUARY 5, 2011 MEETING NOTES by Janet Deal SONG: America, led by Cas Wiseman PRAYER: Dan LiechtyPLEDGE: led by President Mike AdamsGUESTS: Lisa Morton, Janet Nowell, and Lindsay SolomonHAPPY BUCKS: Janet Gornick loves the sunshine today! Many members gave happy bucks regarding the 50th Anniversary of the Ehrhardts! Dan Liechty's daughter, Carrie is engaged, and their Florida trip deserved a buck too. When questioned about why he was happy, since he had bucks in reserve, Don Ittel said, "The sun will come up!" Tom Lackey gave one "for the great honor of being the new Vice President". Carol Shingler's husband is doing much better. Jim Burns is glad to be back and for Dexter Larimore's great game. A Giving Tree report from Karen Robbins: 495 kids, 20 the last week; and the Hobart Food Pantry gave 192 Christmas baskets. Marilyn Leach said, "For the Ehrhardts who have always given so much to Hobart." Lisa Morton (guest) gave a "thank-you Kiwanis" buck for all of the support we have given to her daughter over the years. Mike Adams gave $10 for the Ehrhardts. Larry Martin had all 3 of their children and and their 8 children for 2 weeks over the holidays. He was happy for the good times then and the quiet now.HAPPY BIRTHDAY was sung to Sharon Tarry and to Jim Burns.50/50 @ $678.50 Even though Reita Torin gave Cas Wiseman a good luck hug, he failed to draw that Queen.PROGRAM: THE COLLEGE OF COURT REPORTING. Nicky Rodriquez introduced colleagues Lindsey Solomon

(who took steno as we watched the screen), Lisa Morton (on the Educator Team), and Janet Noel (Faculty development coordinator) and tried to slow down her usual quick-paced speaking to accommodate Lindsay!

Begun by our own Kay Moody in 1984, this nationally accredited school was the first On-line to be certified in 2006. Nicky showed us how an on-line

lesson works. It was wonderful. Their Community Outreach offers a free class at our Hobart High School for the 1st semester! Katie Vettickal (Kay & Jim Moody's daughter) teaches that course. Jay Vettickal, critic writer, received a grant that will teach more students the skills needed to meet the demand for mandatory TV captions (which benefits the deaf). Jan Gornick helps students get loans. Nicky proudly proclaimed that "Our school far exceeds an other in the USA." Hobart is proud of Kay's wonderful school, and Kiwanis is proud that so many of our members are affiliated with this wonderful institution! SCRIPTURE: read by Ruth Ittel : A cheerful heart has a constant feast. Prov. 15:1

Nicky Rodriquez

Lindsey Solomon

JANUARY 12, 2011 MEETING NOTES by Janet Deal SONG: God Bless America, led by Cas PRAYER: Paul Sheehy PLEDGE: led by President Mike Adams MOTTO: by all present.GUESTS: Marissa McCullum and Lt. Col. Scott BuhmannHAPPY BUCKS: Don Ittel held up his own buck and told Jan Gornick,who was collecting, "You have your price tag hidden." Kay Marcus told that the $50 per ticket for Leap Into the Arts supports 4 young singing groups.Judy & John Hevel will go to Kansas to see Jim. Dale Marcus wanted (and received) monetary support for the YMCA Swimathon. . .to swim one mile, his goal. Betsy Kietzman for their upcoming 43rd anniversary. Later Dave gave a buck saying,"Betsy is happy on our anniversary which keeps me hopeful!" Linda Buzinec for the great Girls Basketball team. Karen Robbins read one of the many thank-you notes from a child who had received a bike via the Giving Tree. Monica Wylie gave $5 to tell a good joke and for her upcoming drive to Texas to take her granddaughter home. Sheila DeBonis bragged about playing golf in Florida last week. Sherry Williams was missed by Bill Cope. Judy Candiano is just happy. 50/50 @ $ 707.50 and the drawn ticket was held by Marlene Rhode, who drew the wrong Queen (clubs)PROGRAM: Karen Robbins introduced Lt. Col Scott Bohmann, our Army JROTC teacher/leader at Hobart High School. His praise for Dave Spitzer's support at the outset set the tone for the program's success. And it is a success for every student who enrolls and makes an effort. . .they are given a chance to succeed. They do community service by the ton (3500 hours in just the last semester), helping Kiwanis and the Chamber of Commerce, and mostly they learn the skills needed to be a successful adult, or to prepare them for their next educational level. We are so proud of our Army JROTC! SCRIPTURE: Sheila DeBonis from Matthew and I Thessalonians about loving and caring for each other always.

MEETING NOTES JANUARY 19, 2010 by Janet Deal EDITORS NOTE: Starting with today's meeting, the report in the newsletter will be more brief, in accordance with the guidelines of Kiwanis for what should be in a newsletter. They suggest more focus on the future projects and less reporting on our past. GUESTS: Tony Segneri, Connie and Mary ( They did not sign in and I did not hear their last names.) and our program members who will be named there.ANNOUNCEMENTSk We send condolences to Sherry Williams in the death of her sister.k A thank-you note was read from Hobart's Challenge School for the $100 gift we gave to them.k Our prayers go out to Tom Ehrhardt who is undergoing surgery today.HAPPY BUCKS were collected today for the 11th great grandchild of the Wisemans. Many for Tom Ehrhardt's recovery wishes. Many for our Lady Brickies Basketball team! The Marcuses' new great grandson, Payton.Dale Marcus happy to swim a mile and for our support! Jim Burns for a future Cayden James burns and to tell a joke. Ken Buczek reminds us to feed the birds now! Paul Sheehy wants our prayers for his total knee replacement surgery next Tuesday. Rich Riba was happy for Purdue wins. Judy Candiano noted our many guests. Jan Gornic & Mike Adams for their upcoming cruise in February. Monica Wiley's flower girl's shoes have gone from white to yellow and are now gray!50/50 @ $ 733.50 Judy Patrick pulled the Joker! Even the $2.00 goes back in. Lousy joker!CHILI SUPPER UPDATE BY SHEILA. WE HAVE OVER $1500 IN SPONSORSHIPS ALREADY AND MEMBERS ARE SIGNING UP TO PREPARE THE FOOD AND DRINK AND DESSERTS FOR THE JANUARY 27TH ANNUAL FEAST.THIS IS OUR SECOND LARGEST FUNDRAISER, AND WE WILL DO IT AGAIN SO THAT WE CAN HELP KIDS IN OUR TOWN AND IN THE WORLD. SET-UP WILL START AT 5 PM ON WEDNESDAY, AND THE KITCHEN IS OPEN AT 8 AM ON THURSDAY FOR YOU TO BRING YOUR FOOD ITEMS AND HELP GET THE COOKING STARTED. SELL TICKETS.PROGRAM: Sharon Blaszkiewicz, Assistant Principal of Hobart Middle School introduced Nancy Mast (HMS teacher), Peggy Orchard (HME counsellor), Heather Phillips-Stack (6th grade teacher) and Brent Martinson (Assistant Principal at Hobart High School) who presented a wonderful program we are using in our Middle School: the PBIS: Positive Behavior Interventions & Support. The main idea is to catch them doing something right and give them a "Brickie Buck" to be accumulated and spent on the Brickie "PRIDE" Reward Menu. Bus drivers, lunch ladies, teachers, any staff can reward these bucks and all teach pride in work and behavior.

JANUARY 26 MEETING NOTES by Janet Deal SONG: God Bless America, led by Cas PRAYER: Dave AlbrechtGUESTS: Denny Koesters,Rev. Streitelmeier, Sylvia Rodriquez (our mascot who was 5 yesterday!)HAPPY BIRTHDAY sung to Tom Ehrhardt, who is glad to be back after successful surgery!50/50 @ $763 Jim Moody drew an 8 of clubs, so the money grows! Attendance does too.HAPPY BUCKS: Micky Rodriquez for Syliva's 5th birthday and to wish Alish Morton good luck and for Reita Torin's great work with our Key Club (round of applause). Prov. 3: 5-6 Trust in the L Dave Keitzman gave an update on his "hopeful" wish on their recent anniversary note: she's smiling, he's still hopeful. Dale Marcus raised $300 in the Swimathon and thanks many who sponsored him last week. Linda Buzinec is proud of the Lady Brickies. Several bucks were given for favorite sports teams, as usual.k ANNOUNCEMENTS: The proceeds from the Annual Prayer Breakfast will go to the Food Pantry. Feb. 2nd at

Augustana Church. . .it is our meeting that day, so sign in!k Chili Supper update from Sheila DeBonis: over $2500 in sponsorships this year already. All is in order for

another great fund raiser, and we all know our duties for tomorrow at St. Bridgets! Sheila & Elsie Koleff especially acknowledged Stracks for their food at great prices!

CLUB FORUM: Special mention of 500 dictionaries given out this year, and March 12th for Healthy Kids Day at the YMCA from 10 am - 12 pm. Our club will do the Germ Glow, the Jumping House and Kids' IDs again this year, so sign up for that annual service to our children! Our BUG program is in full swing at all Hobart Elementary schools as well as at St. Bridgets. We will award three $1500 Scholarships again in the spring.SCRIPTURE: Sam Hicks read Prov. 3: 5 & 6: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will direct your paths.

Hobart Breakfast Kiwanis Club

Founded February 24, 1975P.O. Box 491

Hobart, IN 46342

Wednesday 7:15 a.m.

Paragon Restaurant

1701 E. 37th Ave.

Hobart, IN 46342

******************************-*****

about this newsletter:

Please submit any news to:

Editor: Janet Deal 219 942-9629

cndjmd@earthlink.net

Website: www.hobart.k12.in.usclick on Community & then on

Kiwanis

We are grateful to Angela of Centier Bank for printing our

newsletter.

INTERCLUBBING the DUNELAND GROUP * (The other nearby clubs are not in Duneland)*Chesterton meetsThursday at noon at the Westchester Library ,100 Indiana Ave.*LaPorte meets at: Best Western Hotel, TH, 12:00 PM, 444 Pine Lake Rd *Michigan City meets at Clarion Inn, 5820 S. Franklin on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays *Portage Breakfast meets Tuesdays at 7:30 am @ the Rosewood Restaurant, Central Avenue*Valparaiso Noon meets Wednesdays at noon at the Strongbow Inn.*Valparaiso Sunrise meets on Tuesdays at 7:00 am at Susies' Restaurant, 1050 Southpoint Cr. Crown Point Evening Club meets on Wednesdays 6:30 pm at St. Anthony's Hospital.Gary Club meets at noon on Tuesdays at Dusties Buffet, 411 E. 5th Ave. Gary, IN.Merrillville Breakfast meets Thursdays at 7:30 am at Sheffields Restaurant (formerly Sicilian Cart)Merrillville Noon meets Thursdays at noon at the Old Country Buffet.

HOBART'S OFFICERSPresident: Mike Adams madams@hobartchamber.comVice PresIdent: Tom Lackey TdLackey@frontier.comSecretary: Andrea Harty: andreadh@comcast.netTreasurer: Judy Candiano jacandiI1226@comcast.netPast President : Tim O'Brien timothy.obrien@edwardjones.com

INDIANA DISTRICT OFFICERS:GOVERNOR: ELAINE CUMMINGS-BULLARDPAST GOV: DARWIN DE LAUGHTEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: SUSAN WALKER

ROARD MEMBERSRosemarie Ehrhardt- poperrosie@msn.comJudy Enslen- raleighkenslen@comcast.netPaul Sheehy- spsheehy@frontier.comTim O’Brien- Timothy.Obrien@edwardjones.comJulie Krause- juliekrause@gmail.comSam Hicks- hicks.samuel.g@gmail.comSharon Tarry- starry@hobartymca.orgNicky Bush-Rodriquez- nicky.rodriquez@ccr.edu Monica Wiley- 100 S Lake Park Avenue, Hobart IN 46342Louis Mikolics- 6716 Colorado Street, Hobart IN 46342

SAVE THE DATE:JULY 7 - 10Certificate of Election of Club Delegates and Alternates. Each delegate must be certified by having the club secretary complete and return this official delegate form on or before April 30, 2011. All clubs in good standing are entitled to two delegates and two alternates at the annual International Convention.Your European trip of a lifetime!Join us in Geneva for the 96th Annual Kiwanis InternationalConvention. Revel in the beauty and timeless elegance of this historicEuropean city and discover a Kiwanis you’ve never experiencedbefore. Learn more at www.KiwanisOne.org/convention.The website will be available in English, French and German after July 1, 2010.Kiwanis International convention in Geneva,Switzerland July 7–10, 2011. Mark your calendar

Perhaps some of you can plan to go to this wonderful international convention in Geneva. The deadline for early registration is coming up, so ask our President about it, or go online and learn more about the entire plan. www.KiwanisOne.org/convention

IDD project lowers mortality rateGlobal deaths of children under the age of 5 have fallen below 10 million per year forthe first time, according to UNICEF. In a September letter to Kiwanis International, CarylM. Stern, CEO of the US Fund for UNICEF, cited Kiwanisʼ fight against iodinedeficiency disorders (IDD) as one of the key initiatives in achieving this childrenʼs healthtriumph.“We are extremely grateful for the historic role Kiwanis has played in saving andenhancing the lives of millions of children in the developing world,” Stern said in the US