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Blood

Drives One way that the Noon Kiwanis Club gives back to the c o m m u n i t y i s through coordinating the blood drives in cooperation with United Blood Ser-

vices.

The ‘new team’ in-cludes Dr. Liz Smith and Paul Appeldorn. The Nov. 4-5 blood drive collected 159 units of blood! Thanks, Dr. Liz and Paul, for your service to humanity. The next

drive will be Feb. 3-4.

December

2011

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

Setting the Pace The Pacesetters program is

back for the 2011-12 school

year. Many of us are familiar

with the Terrific Kids program,

which recognizes elementary

age kids for quality character

traits.

The Fountain Hills High School

Pacesetters program recognizes

over-achieving teens who have

racked up impressive records in

academics, extra-curricular ac-

tivities, athletics, community ser-

vice and working part-time jobs.

FHHS Principal Tom Lawrence

has been instrumental in work-

ing with the teachers and de-

partment heads at his school to

identify these Pacesetters.

Our club provides a forum to

recognize these teens and re-

wards them (in a small way) for

their achievements. Mike Schar-

now coordinates the program for

the club, and Jerry Miles has

been helping by printing up the

certificates. The program also

has exposed some parents to

what Kiwanis is all about.

Club President C.T. Wright,

who also happens to be on the

School Board, said it is encour-

aging to see that the future of our

country is in good hands when

teenagers such as these are

poised to enroll in college and

take leadership roles in busi-

ness, academics and civics.

FHHS Principal Tom Lawrence and Mike Scharnow with

Pacesetters Audrey Groux and Sammie Briguglio.

Pacesetters Jasmine Eghbal and Eric Alexander.

Pacesetters Branden Michaelis and Cassidy Hartman

were the latest FHHS students to be honored by Kiwanis.

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From the beginning of my presidency of this great club, emphasis has been

placed on teamwork. On several occasions it has been noted that there is no “I”

in team. For teamwork works.

What is teamwork? According to Webster’s Dictionary, teamwork is defined as “work done by sev-

eral associates with each doing a part but all subordinating personal prominence to the efficiency of

the whole.” It is my dream that this is the way our club will operate in the future with no big “I” or

little “you.” Teamwork Works.

Now let me cite a few examples of how teamwork has benefited the club in November. It took a

team effort, under the leadership of Al and Paul, to make sure that the Kiwanis Across the Border

(Nogales) Project exceeded our expectations. This initiative goes a long way in helping to improve

the quality of life for kids. Hopefully, they and their families will be a part of the Kiwanis team from

now on.

Thinking of teamwork, Ed quarterbacked our team into victory in planning and executing the club’s

activities for the 2011 Fountain Hills Fountain Festival. He was successful in bringing together mem-

bers, former members, family members, K-Kids and others to help ensure the success of this event.

Let me also thank Delores (Ed’s wife) for her commitment and hard work.

It was teamwork that allowed Mike to reinstitute the Pacesetters project. Likewise he and Jon kept

our club front and center with the full page presentation in The Fountain Hills Times. Finally, Phyllis

led two teams: one to decorate our beautiful Christmas Tree and she coached the K-Kids and Build-

ers in making our parade entry number 1. Thanks go out to all Kiwanians for pitching in November

to prove that teamwork works.

We know that teamwork will continue on December 3 when Donna and Santa inspire hundreds of

kids and parents. Team members, let’s meet at the home of Frank and Grace on December 17 so we

can have fun, as we celebrate and socialize during the holiday season.

From the officers and board members, we wish you a Happy Hanukkah and a Merry Christmas, and

remember, Teamwork Works.

A WORD FROM PRESIDENT CT:

‘Teamwork Works’

Kiwanis Kans With the holidays coming up there are lots of opportunities for

saving Kiwanis Kans. Also, a great chance to gather kans at all the

holiday parties.

To make room for all the holiday kans, Paul “The Kan Man” Ap-

peldorn delivered a load of kans to the recycler, and we now are

starting with $84.80 (106 lbs.) in the Kiwanis Hands Across the

Border kitty.

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A frightening good time Our club set up the famous adobe-style trailer on Avenue of the Fountains for the Halloween in

the Hills festivities on Saturday, Oct. 29. We had all types of ghouls and goblins come by for food

and other treats. We did make some money, so that’s a good thing. It was our first time on the

Avenue for Halloween, but the organizers seemed pleased with everything, and undoubtedly we

will be back for a bigger presence next year.

Now that’s a scary sight — burgers cook-

ing on the Kiwanis grill. The health de-

partment never did show up. Happy Hal-

loween! At right, Phyllis Horan, Betty Pan-

tuso and Margaret Beach dressed like

they normally do for Kiwanis meetings. At

the immediate right, Dr. Liz Smith and her

sister from the state of Washington

prepped plenty of dogs and burgers. Be-

low, Jerry Miles and Jean Linzer didn’t

scare anyone away while taking orders.

The brain trust at work, C.T. Wright and Ed Kehe, were

pondering future service projects for our club.

At left, OK,

now we just

need some

customers for

the cotton

candy. At

right, Alan

Roselieb was

out of his ele-

ment cooking

hot dogs, but

he passed

with flying

colors!

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Fountain Festival Fun Kiwanians and Builders working side-by-side. Photos by Jon Geller. Captions? We don’t need any captions!

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Kiwanis Across The Border

Above, Jo Nelson and Handsome Harry Grider are all smiles

as they fold and pack up clothes before a recent Noon Ki-

wanis meeting. Alan Roselieb, in the picture to the left, co-

ordinates the program, enlisting the help of other clubs in

the division, several of which pitched in this year. After the

meeting, the U-Haul was loaded up and Alan and Paul Ap-

peldorn drove the truck down to Nogales, Ariz. for dropoff

by Pepe Wise, president of the Nogales-Santa Cruz Kiwanis

Club, and his wife Ramona.

Alan Roselieb thanks Mike of Fountain Hills U-Haul for the free use of a truck.

Former Kiwanis Gov. Ron Smith, left, started the

Kiwanis Across the Border project, and he was

helped recently by Paul Appeldorn as they

loaded the U-Haul truck bound for Nogales.

Another successful Kiwanis Across the Bor-

der project is in the works, thanks to Noon

Kiwanis, Builders, K-Kids, other Kiwanis clubs

in Division 11 and generous residents. Boxes

of used clothing and toys will be distributed to

less fortunate families in Nogales, Sonora,

Mexico on Saturday, Jan. 7, for Dia de Los Tres

Reyes Magos (Three Kings Day), a traditional

gift-giving day in Mexico.

Also, through the collection of Kiwanis Kans,

budgeting by Noon Kiwanis and donations

from other clubs, plenty of new shoes, baby

clothing and other goods will be purchased

for distribution that day. Food and drink as

well as some entertainment will be provided

on that special day as well. Want to go? Talk

to Alan Roselieb, the project coordinator.

Plenty of Kiwanis moments will surely be had

as we serve more children of the world.

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Random Kiwanis stuff

Co-Kiwanians of the Year surprise Phyllis Horan, immediate past president, had a surprise up her

sleeve once Bill Jaeger, above left, returned to Fountain Hills for

the winter. He couldn’t make the annual banquet, so she waited to

surprise him with a clock and “Co-Noon Kiwanian of the Year”

award. Bill is vital to this club during the fairs and his knowledge

of the trailer. As announced earlier, the other award winner was

Jon Geller, pictured below with his clock. Jon is a new board

member this year and works hard on many service projects for

this club and for Downtown Scottsdale Young Professionals.

Right before Veterans Day, VFW Post 7507 came to the meeting

to offer Red Shirt Friday shirts for sale to help homeless vets.

Phyllis Horan shows off a nice polo style shirt at the meeting.

Santa gets

a patch

Breakfast With Santa

2010 earned a Kiwanis

Young Children: Priority

One patch (above) for its

impact on children and

young families. Jean

Linzer and Donna Yordy

(right) were hard at work

selling tickets for the

upcoming Dec. 3 event.

Veterans Day

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Working the Festival, riding in the Parade, Autism fundraiser...

A few brave Builders came out on Halloween in the Hills to work at

the Kiwanis food booth — they sold ice cream, a sweet job.

The Builders also had a blast working at the Fountain Festival this

year and they were even able to work a third day due to the Veterans

Day holiday. Many of the Builders attended the town's memorial on

11-11-11 to thank and celebrate our brave servicemen. We were all

very moved and feel extremely privileged for their personal sacri-

fices and commitment to freedom.

We were able to complete our fundraiser for Autism awareness. We raised $925 for Autism Speaks

and SARRC. Some $462.50 will come directly back to children and families in Arizona. The remainder

will be used for all children and families in America who look for information, education, and help ad-

dressing Autism and those with special needs.

Thanksgiving was just a few days ago and we helped Phyllis and partnered with K-kids at the parade.

We saw many of you there! No doubt everyone had a happy Thanksgiving. On the horizon is Break-

fast with Santa. Thanks Donna Yordy for letting us join in, we love it! Well, that is it for 2011. We will

be back at work in 2012. We wish you all a wonderful holiday season.

Elizabeth Van Voorhees and Toni Kelly

Builders Club Sponsors

Builders Club at the Autism Walk

Above and left, Build-

ers work hard at the

Fountain Festival.

At right, Maddie

McKellips collecting

clothing at the Middle

School for our No-

gales border project.

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Dec. 3 Frank Jakubs, Joanne Meehan

Dec. 7 Earl Stavely

Dec. 8 Bud Fuls

Dec. 9 Walt Nommay

Dec. 27 Betty Pantuso

December is not a popular month for weddings.

Birthdays anniversaries

Adopt A Street

Monday, Dec. 5

7:30 a.m.

Saguaro and Malta

Call Paul at 836-8213

if you want to practice before that...

Dec. 1 Paula Stone, author of “What Widows Want.”

Dec. 3 Breakfast with Santa (Saturday)

Dec. 8 FHHS Chorus under direction of Mz. Truby

Dec. 15 The Jolly Old Elf himself

Dec. 17 Holiday social hosted by Frank and Grace Jakubs

Dec. 22 NO MEETING

Dec. 29 NO MEETING

December 2011 Calendar

PAT HARVEY CRAZY SHIRT DAY

January 5, 2012 The Pat Harvey Crazy Shirt Day will be our program on January 5th.

Each member will need to wear the craziest shirt they can find to the

meeting that day. Someone in our club will be selected as the winner

of this distinguished award. Everyone needs to start looking for their

shirt. Mark this date on your calendars. It would also be a good time

to invite prospective members to the

meeting. You won’t want to miss partici-

pating in this fun program.