BULLETIN

Steve Sapp, Editor No. 1 October 6, 2017

OCTOBER 6TH PROGRAM

Lisa Heddens: NAMI of Central Iowa The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Central Iowa was founded to inspire better lives for Central Iowans affected by mental illness. They are hard at work to achieve this goal through support programs, educational outreach, and advocacy on local, state and national levels. ANNOUNCEMENTS

October Birthdays!

3: Bill Giddings 12: Bud Everett 27: Ted MacDonald

6: Herman Quirmbach 24: Carl Anderson

Committee Assignments. President Cynthia Gaunt requests your assistance in serving on our committees. See attached and let her know on which committee(s) you will serve this year.

Free Little Library. Our Little Free Library is popular. Maeann reports there is a new selection of books every time she checks on it and notes quite a variety of titles. She will be collecting a few books at meetings to help keep it stocked. Please bring books to our weekly meetings.

Interclubs. This Kiwanis year, we hope to attend all clubs in Division 11. Aluminum. Bud Everett reminds us to pull the tabs off our cans at the meetings and he will

collect them for Ronald McDonald House. Yard Signs. We have purchased 25 signs. Please let Jim Converse know if you have a home

or business that would be a good location to publicize our Apple Sales. Kiwanis One Day. October 28th is the day. Perhaps we can organize an event with ISU

Circle K? Contact Cynthia Gaunt. Bring School Supplies. Courtney Beringer, a member of ISU Circle K, requests that you bring

school supplies for children in need of them in Ames. Bring them to Ted MacDonald or Steve Sapp, or contact Courtney at: cbering@iastate.edu.

New Bulletin Editor. Mike Miller has agreed to serve as the new Editor of our bulletin. Stay tuned for the transition, which should occur with the next week or so.

Recovering. Best wishes to Lynell Dougherty and Larry Zwagerman, each recovering from trips to the hospital.

Walk to End Alzheimers. Contact Deb Russell to learn more about how to raise funds to end Alzheimers. An event is planned for this Saturday, October 7th.

KIWANIS CLUB OF AMES, IOWA ...SERVING THE CHILDREN OF THE WORLD

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Congratulations! Wally Schloerke was inducted as a Lifetime Member of the Kiwanis Club of Ames. See attached.

Passing. Bill Zmolek, former club member and enthusiastic song leader, passed away on September 1. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4th, at St. Cecilia’s.

Grant Reports. Curious about how our donations are spent. Ask Geri Derner or John Core about the grant reports filed by our recipient organizations.

KIWANIS FOUNDATION The Kiwanis Foundation serves the children of Ames by providing college scholarships to high school seniors who excel in serving our community and who require financial assistance to further their education. Please return your pledge card with a generous donation. Contact Bill Bossenberger or Kris Meinhard for details.

MAKEUP ATTENDANCE

Kiwanis International has expanded their definition of a make up for missing a regular meeting: Contact Geri Derner for details.

COMMITTEES

AKtion Club. The next meeting of CCAC will be at 3:30pm, Tuesday, October 17th at First United Methodist Church.

Circle K Club. Circle K will be meeting on Monday, October 16th, 6:00pm, Room 311, East Hall on the ISU campus (park in the East Campus Parking Deck).

CONTACT INFORMATION

Web Site: Club Webmaster Bud Everett, in coordination with our Board of Directors, has built a new club web site, using a new internet service. The page looks great and will serve us well as an updated version of our old system. Type into the browser address bar: www.amesnoonkiwanis.org.

Facebook. Maeann Unser and Doug Meinhard have redesigned our page on Facebook. The address is: Ames Noon Kiwanis. Please visit it and BOTH Like it and Friend it. Send photographs of our events to either Maeann or Doug to post.

https://www.facebook.com/amesnoonkiwanisclub/

Roster: Go to “Member Login” on our web site. Login with your email address & your password. Click on “Members” in the left-side navigation column.

GUESTS

Shirley Bossenberger, wife of Bill Bossenberger. Linda Larson, daughter of Ken Larson.

SEPTEMBER 29TH PROGRAM

Geri Derner: Lt. Governor of Division 11: Induction of New Officers Lt. Governor Derner urged us to “stick our neck out” to move Kiwanis forward in serving the children of the world. Turtles must stick their neck out to make progress, and so must we. Take the lead, try something new and different, and enjoy serving children.

Thank You Sue Converse and Mike Miller have ended their terms on our Board of Directors. Jim Converse, John Core, Lynell Dougherty, Bud Everett, Jason Haglund, Cathy Krebs, Doug

Meinhard, Marla Miller, and Maeann Unser will be serving on our 2017-2018 Board of Directors. Geri Derner will serve as our club Secretary. Kris Meinhard will serve as our club Treasurer. Bill Bossenberger will serve as Past President. Cynthia Gaunt will serve as President. Steve Sapp will serve as President-Elect.

Bill Bossenberger: My Year as President Past President Bill Bossenberger, in reflecting upon this past year, simply ran out of time to mention all the wonderful ways in which we improved the world, one child and one community at a time. Back packs, apples, pancakes, Festival of Trees, Gift Wrap, Teen Maze, Bike Rodeo, Food at First, Food Pantry, and Kiwanis scholarships were some of the many projects in which we served the people of Ames. We served AKtion Club, ISU Circle K, Project Eliminate, the Ames Little Library Project, Key Leader, HOBY, Knickels for Kids. We served on committees to set up for meetings, distribute flowers, sponsor web sites, Facebook, and weekly bulletins, maintain our Medicine Wheel, and provide much appreciate music at out weekly meetings.

Bill said thank you to all of us for allowing him the privilege of serving as Club President.

INVOCATIONS

Contact Carl Anderson if you can give an invocation to start our business meeting.

FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY

Center Grove Orchard Fundraiser - we are going to sign up as a group of 3 to 5 people on Saturdays October 7 and 21. These are non-ISU home game days. Sign up to help with admissions, food service, tractor driving, train driving or parking. We will be paid $9 per hour. Shifts are 3 or 4 hours long. Cynthia Gaunt is lining up volunteers.

Thus far, 12 members have signed up to help on October 7th and 21st. Cynthia Gaunt will not be available to assist with planning, but show up and you should be

assigned a task. PROJECT REPORTS Gift Wrap. Now is the time to organize ourselves for one of our important fundraising events.

Thank you to Deb Russell, who has agreed to serve as chair of this committee. Contact Deb to help organize our Gift Wrap Project.

Project Eliminate. We have met our goal in receipts and pledges to become a Model Club Shirley Bossenberger was presented with a Zeller Award. Congratulations!

Amazon.Smile. When you purchase through Amazon, login through smile.amazon.com , designate the Kiwanis Club of Ames Foundation as your benefit organization, and purchase as usual with no extra charges. Part of your purchase price (.5%) goes to our club!

Younkers Coupon Books. This project involves selling coupon books for Younkers. See Board Meeting Notes for the details. More about this later.

Teen Maze. Plans for the 2018 event are underway. As usual, Teen Maze will be held during the first week of April. The Town & Country Kiwanis Club has challenged us to raise $2,000 to match their contribution to this worthwhile and popular project.

Apple Sales. We begin! Paul Domoto reports we are on track for the annual apple project. Prices will remain the same for dumplings and cider but apples will be a little higher.

Order forms will be ready to kick off sales on September 29th (See attached). Orders are due by October 27th and delivery will be on November 10th when we have our

club meeting at the ISU Horticulture Research Farm. Bagging opportunities will be announced when they become available.

KIWANIANS IN ACTION 

Noon Kiwanian Ted MacDonald (left) presents a certificate recognizing Shirley Bossenberger (center) for contribution to Kiwanis International's Project Eliminate. Project Eliminate seeks to eradicate neonatal tetanus, especially in developing countries around the world. Joining in the presentation is Shirley's husband Bill (right), outgoing Noon Kiwanis president.

District 11 Kiwanis Lt Governor Geri Derner (left) officially installed new Noon Kiwanis President Cynthia Gaunt (center). At right is newly installed Kiwanis board member Marla Miller.

KIWANIANS IN ACTION 

New Noon Kiwanis president Cynthia Gaunt performs her first official act as she adjourns last Friday's meeting.

Kiwanis Club of Ames, Iowa PROCLAMATION

 

Wallace Schloerke Lifetime Honored Member

 WHEREAS,  Wally Schloerke became a member of the Kiwanis Club of 

Ames in March, 1965 and has remained active for over          52 years, and, 

 

WHEREAS,  Wally has earned recognition for perfect attendance for        27 years, and,   

 

WHEREAS,  Wally has served in numerous volunteer and elected leadership roles including Club President in 1974, and,  

 

WHEREAS,  Wally continued his leadership in service to the clubs of Central Iowa as Lieutenant Governor in 1982, and, 

 

WHEREAS,  Wally chaired the Special Olympics Committee, recruiting thousands of eager volunteers for this athletic endeavor while he served on the Olympic Board of Directors for 25 years, and, 

 

WHEREAS,  Wally served as the official counter for countless Pancake Days, occasionally resorting to the crying towel to secure  door helpers, and, 

 

WHEREAS,  Wally has sold and delivered more apples, cider and dumplings than anyone could ever imagine,  

 

THEREFORE, the Kiwanis Club of Ames does hereby  congratulate this fine man on a lifetime of service and leadership 

and recognize him as a Lifetime Honored Member. 

    _________________________        ______________________    William Bossenberger, President                               Date     

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to  improving the world, one child and one community at a time. 

KIWANIS CLUB COMMITTEE CHAIRS FOR 2017‐2018 

Standing Committees 

 

Membership – Cynthia Gaunt (Stephen Sapp starts in October) 

 

Flowers and Remembrance – Lynell Dougherty, Jack Cleasby, Co‐Chairs 

 

Grants – Marla Miller 

 

History – Gary Wade, Chair 

 

Interclub – Larry Zwagerman, Chair 

 

Invocations – Ronnie Lindeman, Chair 

 

Music – Carl Anderson, Don Wishart, Co‐Chairs 

 

Bulletin – Mike Miller 

 

Programs – Geri Derner, Chair (asking Debbie  

 

Publicity – Chair? 

 

Reception and House – Ted McDonald, Jack Cleasby 

 

Social – Cathy Krebs, Chair 

 

Election – Immediate Past President Mike Miller(Bill Bossenburger starts in October) 

 

Website – Bud Everett, Chair 

 

Service Projects 

 

Major Emphasis and Worldwide Service Project – Ted McDonald, Chair 

 

Food Shelf – Bernie White, Chair 

 

Food at First – Neal Dietz, Chair 

 

Kids Care Outreach Food Packing – Kris and Doug Meinhard, Chairs 

 

Scholarship – Tim Tryon, Chair 

 

Teen Maze – Ronnie Lindemann, Bob Currie, Co‐Chairs 

 

Bike Rodeo – Jim Converse, John Core 

 

 

Fundraising Projects 

 

Pancakes – Co‐Chairs? 

 

Apples – Paul Domoto/Carl Anderson, co‐chairs 

 

Funnel Cakes/Food – Chair? 

 

Gift Wrap – Deb Russell 

 

Knickles for Kids – Chair? 

 

 

Sponsored Programs 

 

Aktion Club – Ed Gillott, Chair 

 

ISU Circle K Club – Ted MacDonald, Steve Sapp 

Kiwanis Club of Ames 2017 Apple Sales Project Kiwanian: RETAIN THIS FORM FOR YOUR RECORDS AND DELIVERY

APPLE CIDER

from Deal’s Orchard, Jefferson. Flash pasteurized to retain the

natural flavors of the fruit. (Contains preservatives)

APPLE DUMPLINGS from Community Orchard, Ft. Dodge.

Frozen and packaged for 3 or 5 servings, they will keep all year long and are easily

prepared for any occasion.

CHIEFTAIN A firm textured apple

developed at ISU. Suitable for eating fresh

or baking. A local favorite.

ENTERPRISE A high quality, disease-

resistant variety. Suitable for eating fresh

and baking.

GOLDEN DELICIOUS An all-around apple suitable for eating

fresh, baking or drying. Its flesh is resistant to

browning.

THIS KIWANIS CLUB OF AMES FUNDRAISER IS FOR LOCAL AGENCIES THAT SUPPORT OUR CHILDREN

SOLD TO

ADDRESS

PHONE

CIDER (1 gal) $8.00

Dumplings Chieftain Enterprise Golden Del. 3 pack $10.00

5 pack $15.00

½ peck $8.00

1 peck $15.00

½ peck $8.00

1 peck $15.00

½ peck $8.00

1 peck $15.00

TOTAL Number of each item Sold:

Cider $8.00 Gal. Dumplings: $10.00 for 3-pk, or $15.00 for 5-pk Apples: $8.00/ ½ peck, or $15.00/peck (peck=10 lb) DELIVERY WILL BE ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10th.

Kiwanis 2017 Apple Sales Project Customer Receipt

Name:

Phone:

Item: Quantity Price Amount Due

Cider 1 gal X $8

Dumplings 3 pack X $10

Dumplings 5 pack X $15

Chieftain ½ peck X $8

Chieftain peck X $15

Enterprise ½ peck X $8

Enterprise peck X $15

Golden Delicious ½ peck X $8

Golden Delicious peck X $15

Donation:

TOTAL DUE

Checks payable to:

KIWANIS CLUB OF AMES Thank you for your support.

Kiwanis 2017 Apple Sales Project Customer Receipt

Name:

Phone:

Item: Quantity Price Amount Due

Cider 1 gal X $8

Dumplings 3 pack X $10

Dumplings 5 pack X $15

Chieftain ½ peck X $8

Chieftain peck X $15

Enterprise ½ peck X $8

Enterprise peck X $15

Golden Delicious ½ peck X $8

Golden Delicious peck X $15

Donation:

TOTAL DUE

Checks payable to:

KIWANIS CLUB OF AMES

Thank you for your support.

“Kiwanis is a global organizations of

volunteers dedicated to improving the world,

one child and one community at a time.”

The “Noon” Kiwanis Club of Ames is dedicated to

serving the local community through various service

and fund raising projects. All profits from the fund

raising projects are distributed to organizations and

activities in Ames and Story County that work to

improve the lives of children.

Organizations and activities our Club has recently

supported: Ames Children’s Choirs MICA (Mid-Iowa Community Action)

Ames Education Foundation Octagon Center for the Arts

Ames Girls Softball Raising Readers

Ames Little League Salvation Army

Friends of Ames Swimming Shoes that Fit

Heartland Quilts for Kids Story Theater Company

HOBY (Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership) Teen Maze

Kiwanis Camp OK United Way (campaign video)

Kiwanis Key Leader Youth & Shelter Services

LSI People Place Miracle League playground

For more information about the Noon Kiwanis Club of

Ames, visit our web site: www.amesnoonkiwanis.org

“Kiwanis is a global organizations of

volunteers dedicated to improving the world,

one child and one community at a time.”

The “Noon” Kiwanis Club of Ames is dedicated to

serving the local community through various service

and fund raising projects. All profits from the fund

raising projects are distributed to organizations and

activities in Ames and Story County that work to

improve the lives of children.

Organizations and activities our Club has recently

supported: Ames Children’s Choirs MICA (Mid-Iowa Community Action)

Ames Education Foundation Octagon Center for the Arts

Ames Girls Softball Raising Readers

Ames Little League Salvation Army

Friends of Ames Swimming Shoes that Fit

Heartland Quilts for Kids Story Theater Company

HOBY (Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership) Teen Maze

Kiwanis Camp OK United Way (campaign video)

Kiwanis Key Leader Youth & Shelter Services

LSI People Place Miracle League playground

For more information about the Noon Kiwanis Club of

Ames, visit our web site: www.amesnoonkiwanis.org

Kiwanis 2017 Apple Sales Project Sales turn in Sheet

Name:

Phone:

Item: Quantity Price Amount Due

Cider 1 gal X $8

Dumplings 3 pack X $10

Dumplings 5 pack X $15

Chieftain ½ peck X $8

Chieftain peck X $15

Enterprise ½ peck X $8

Enterprise peck X $15

Golden Delicious ½ peck X $8

Golden Delicious peck X $15

Donations:

TOTAL DUE

Make a duplicate copy

Turn in this portion to Larry Zwagerman

by October 27st Or send it to Larry by e-mail: zwagerman2@gmail.com

DELIVERY DATE IS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH

Kiwanis 2017 Apple Sales Project Sales Receipts turn in Sheet

Name:

Phone:

Item: Quantity Price Amount

Collected

Cider 1 gal X $8

Dumplings 3 pack X $10

Dumplings 5 pack X $15

Chieftain ½ peck X $8

Chieftain peck X $15

Enterprise ½ peck X $8

Enterprise peck X $15

Golden Delicious ½ peck X $8

Golden Delicious peck X $15

Donations:

TOTAL DUE

Retain this portion and turn it in with your Apple Sales receipts

Turn into:

Larry Zwagerman or Paul Domoto before distribution day;

Kris Meinhard after distribution day

DELIVERY DATE IS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH

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