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Tidal Tales The kiwanis club of Edmonds seniors meetings weekly at Snohomish senior Center tuesday~10:am~220 railroad AVE Published by Edmonds Senior Kiwanis Dorothea Forrest, Editor |
 April 1st, 2004 |
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Foundation Zone, or Zone Foundation I was mystified at the recent Kiwanis Zone meeting by the frequent referral to FOUNDATION(s). So, I looked it up in the dictionary, Websters New Collegiate, cc 1977. 25 years old, five definitions plus a few sub-definitions, i.e. corset. Changes are rapid lately, a newer dictionary, the Students Dictionary from the Tillicum Kiwanis club was handy. Aha, just 3 definitions (no corset). In 2003, the definitions were 1)base of a building; 2)principles of a program or agency; 3)a charitable institution. Numbers 2 & 3 seemed to be closest to those mentioned. Speakers were asking us to give privately to the Kiwanis Foundation, the PNW Foundation and the Canadian Foundation. It was also suggested the local clubs should include supporting the various Kiwanis foundations in the club budget — not sure if the suggestions indicated Administration budget or Service budget. Or both. Payments to the Kiwanis Foundation are a personal tax deduction. How that could be handled through the club budget wasn’t covered. I mean like, “who gets the credit?” We were also told money paid to the foundation “may” also be used in the various club’s area. At the discrimination of the Foundation, I would assume. But maybe if we begged enough . .? Sent a large delegation to the International Convention to wine and dine the Foundation principles? Member expense, of course. The Club’s budget covers only a portion of convention expenses. However, this was a beginning, and I determined it was not going to be the end. For more information, I turned to the monthly Kiwanis Magazine, published ten times a year, June/July and Nov./Dec. Wait a minute! Does June/July come out before or after the June 26th-29th International convention? Suggested amendments are due the end of April, too early to appear in the May issue, and if June/July is in July, the only amendments seen will be those that passed at the convention. Will the clubs be notified in time? Well, anyhow, the magazine was my best resource. I learned a lot, just from reading the masthead. All International Officers are from east of the Mississippi River. The pastpresident is from Manilla, PI. Fifteen Trustees are listed, only 1 from west of the Rockies, Chatsworth, CA. Two other trustees are from west of the Mississippi River, 1 from Denver, CO & 1 from New Orleans, LA. 6 are from foreign countries, 1 of these from Quebec.The remaining 6 are from Eastern states. No Trustees are from the PNW. The Editor of the Kiwanis magazine is also Executive Director of Kiwanis International and lives in Indianapolis. I found the Foundation information in January. I suggest you all read it. On page 55 they gave a “sampling” of Foundation Programs. Read them, too. Page 57 of the January Kiwanis, has the form to send in a “gift” to the International Foundation. Listed are additional funds covered by the Foundation. Some of them include objectives that don’t appear to go with our club. One is a Youth Opportunities Fund. This allows Key Club to award grants to support projects in Key Club communities, while funding scholarships for Key Club members. (Separates Key Club from their local sponsoring Kiwanis Club). There is also a World Wide Service Project which is to assist in eliminating iodine deficiency disorders. Also included in this list, many of which have not been listed previously, is the Kiwanis Foundation’s International Unrestricted account. This includes supporting administrative costs for various accounts, if I read it correctly, it doesn’t seem to stick to the club regulations. On this same page, there’s a photo of Christel DeHaan, receiver of last year’s World Service Medal from Kiwanis International and a $10,000 grant from the Kiwanis foundation. Her first Christel House was founded by her in Mexico City in 1998. It has now expanded to serve nearly 3,000 children in Mexico, India, Venezuela, South Africa, and . . . get this, Indianapolis, Indiana. Yes, the home of Kiwanis own Executive Officer and Kiwanis International Office, gave the only Christal House in the U.S. the $10,000.00 Grant for enhancing the lives of children. I’m sure it’s well deserved & just a coincidence it happens to be in the Kiwanis home port of Indianapolis. With all of this in mind, I am looking very closely into establishing a Tidal Tales Foundation. This will allow me to expand the bulletin to about five pages (ten sides) decrease the advertisers, they use up space I need for pictures of Kiwanians getting awards for doing good deeds! I can also publish in COLOR. Get administrative costs, join in competition, win a prize. Maybe the medal, give the $10,000 grant to the Sr. Center for a warm place to wait while waiting for the food surplus give away to open. |
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New officers have been elected for the 2004-05 term. The Key Club administrative year runs from April to April, so the newly elected slate will assume office this month. Presiding will be Allison Stephens; Vice Pres. Angela Southard; Secretary Briea Wirte; Treasurer, Sheena Nguwin. The PNW Key Club convention is this coming weekend, April 2—4 in Seatac at the Doubletree Hotel. Three delegates from the Meadowdale High School will be attending, along with their faculty advisor, Ms. Elizabeth Petrus Key Club has been actively co-sponsoring a book drive under the direction of Mrs. Ireland, school librarian. Several hundred books have been gathered, plus a number of long overdue library books returned. The collected children’s books will be given to neighboring elementary schools and pre-schools. Way to Go, Key Clubbers!! |
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President’s Corner Kiwanis Election: The election of a slate of Club officers to be installed in October for the coming year will take place this month (April). A nominating committee of past presidents Ray Olson, Jim Buchanan, Buck Weaver, and George Deardorff will offer a slate to fill positions of President elect for 05-06, Treasurer, and three board directors for the 04-06 term. From the President’s Desk: Frank Suhara’s idea of a Kiwanis perpetual calendar has been put into life by Ray Roe. A big THANKS to Ray for assisting in this project as a club fund raiser. Ray designed the project assembly workings and has gone ahead putting together a number of units. He has also donated most of the needed material. Club members will be asked to lend a hand in applying the finishing touches (numbers, lettering, Logos). This will be a real “hands on” effort! We will set a marketing plan as soon as we’re ready! Dorothea will be designing a pamphlet with word and pictures promoting Edmonds Seniors Kiwanis. We have been granted display space at the Senior Center and we hope to have another local location. Wally Walsh has agreed to lend his expertise with the printing. John Rutter has been working up a “wallet card” promoting Edmonds Seniors Kiwanis also. Great marketing ideas, folks! Zone meeting: The recent Zone meeting came and went. Seven divisions were represented from Snohomish County to just across the Canadian border. There was opportunity for some sharing that unfortunately did not occur. Considerable time and attention was given to the promotion of Kiwanis Foundations, at both the International and District level. These enterprises exist beyond our basic organization, and in many ways they detract from our individual club purposes. This concern was also voiced by others attending. Hopefully this can be addressed before next year’s Zone meeting so a more “Division based” and productive exchange can result. Berry sales: Advertising of our upcoming berry sales has taken a short set back with the unfortunate illness of Clayne Leitner, our “berry guru”. Spread the word, everyone that we have berry’s coming up and the order sheets will soon be available. June for strawberries, July for raspberries and August for blueberries. Remember Let’s do more in ‘04! President Elwin
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Important April Days
April 2-4 PNW Key Club Convention at Seatac Doubletree Hotel April 4th, Daylight Savings Begins. & Palm Sunday April 9th. Good Friday April 11th Easter Sunday April 12th Easter Monday (Canada) a) April 15th SnoKing Hosts Div.22, 7 PM Meeting at Senior Center May 6th Canada-U.S. Luncheon May 8th Postal Carrier’s Food Drive
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MEMBERS April 9, Jack Sadler April 16, Dorothea Forrest April 17, Frank Suhara
SPOUSES No Birthdays
ANNIVERSARIES No Anniversaries
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April Greeters (Please be on post at 9:45) April 6, Ray Olson April 13. Billy Joe Roberts April 20, John Rutter April27, JackSadler
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APRIL-MAY PROGRAM TEAMS
APRIL, 2004 Harold Huston, Capt. George Frankovich Don Williams
MAY, 2004 Elwin Wright, Capt. Richard Kosola Jim Buchanan Elaine Hinze
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To be announced later at the meeting
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APRIL PROGRAMS April 6, Farrell Fleming, Senior Center Director; Part 2 of his Strategic Planning Committee Report on the future of the Senior Center. April 13, Dick Harsin, Financial Planner. Economics April 20, Terry Stevens, director Padilla Bay Estuary April 27, Lavonne Williams, Northwest Hospital Center for Medical Rehabilitation Programs.
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Postal Carriers Food Drive When: Saturday, May 8th Who: National Association of Letter Carriers. What: Non perishable food left in A plastic bag at your mail box. Your Letter carrier will pick it up and take it for distribution to food banks. |
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Canada-U.S. Goodwill Week Luncheon Journey to Vancouver, B.C. via Amtrak for the Vancouver B.C. Kiwanis Club’s special Goodwill luncheon on May 6. The train leaves from Seattle, and stops in Edmonds, Everett, and points north pick up Kiwanians and guests. Those over 62 years may request a Senior Rate, which is a 15% discount. The luncheon will be in the ballroom of The Vancouver Club. A bus will be chartered to transport guests from the train station to the luncheon, which is buffet and will be #20.00 Canadian. More information later. |
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New Kiwanis Seniors Member We understand that George Bardsley who has visited us several times, is being oriented on the 30th of March meeting. Hopefully by this date he will have become a member and we can say Welcome George! |
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Miscellaneous Items 1. Aquasox Baseball invitation. We will be having Jason Jerrett a spokesman from that organization at our May 4th meeting. 2. Mariner Ticket Sales. If you are interested in this, please let the president know. 3. Hypnotherapy, additional information from Lisa Geiger, whom we first met at her Mar. 9th Program. Mind and Body Connection. Program in May , date to be announced! Don’t forget! 4. Put on your calendar, Tues July 20th, our Annual Picnic lunch in the Park 5. We have a few new George Montague paintings for birthday cards. :-) |
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Edmonds Seniors 2004 Officers |
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President Elwin Wright 425-776-2892 President Elect Clayne Leitner 206-542-6351 Vice-President John Rutter 425-778-6502 |
Secretary Shirley Elliot 425-778-0756 Treasurer Billy Joe Roberts 425-778-1843 Past President Jim Buchanan 425-778-3033 |
2002-04/Director Gordon Millikan 425-778-1524 Ray Olson 425-774-1303 Ben Snowdon 206-546-9208 Gordon Wilson 425-774-0902
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2003-05/Director Frank Suhara 206-542-4313 Steve Callender 425-776-2262 Dorothea Forrest 425-776-2892 Also is Bulletin Editor
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Pacific NorthWest District Governor - Louise Regelin (208)285-0164 Division 22 Lt. Governor - Rod Vroman (360)568-8456 |
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