The meeting was opened with a prayer led by Joann. This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Attendance 14 members.
The 50/50 drawing was held with no winner and Vince collected Happy Bucks.
Kip started the business discussion:
Dale reported on Sacred Heart - the latest reading was last Friday, January 10 - readers were Joann, Rich and Steve. The next reading is January 31 - readers to be determined.
Dale also reported that the next Completely Kids is January 21.
A Board Meeting was held last Tuesday January 7 - 6:30. Discussion included:
Donation for Project Pink'd was approved.
A possible donation for a large project at Caitlin Elementary will have additional research.
Donations to the NE-IA Kiwanis and International Kiwanis Foundations were approved.
Kip has developed a survey which will cover many subjects including meeting times and format (good or bad); current service projects review, suggestions for new, participation; membership, etc. Kip will send this to the membership via email. Please take the time to review and provide input.
Steve passed a current membership roster for everyone to review and note necessary updates for home and email address, phone numbers, etc. Steve will also send an email.
Eddie asked everyone to bring used magazines so that he could donate these to retirement homes, etc.
A former member, Dan Pleiss, is now at Brookestone Meadows for recovery from arm and hand injuries suffered during the recent ice storm. Bob Reid, another former member is also at Brookestone.
The Guest Speaker was Rachel Evans from Lutheran Family Services.
The next meeting is scheduled for January 20.
Stephen Bunting
