Kiwanis Club of Edmonds Seniors Newsletter

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COMMUNICATION FAILURE

Well, something seems to have happened in our Division 22 WEB site and I have had to short the news for you. The Snohomish news letter hasn’t been published since the convention, I don’t have the address of the location for the Snohomish Gala birthday party in spite of five days of requesting it and there has been a Fall District Board Meeting at Sea-Tac that was only briefly listed in the Builder and it is big enough to have a full section of registration pages in the PNW WEB site, three whole days at Sea-tac Double Tree Hotel for Board and SOAP members. Not Cheap! A Club within a Club? Marybeth did a valiant job on the Lt. Governor’s letter, but as what she wrote was the only info. on the Snohomish Birthday, I have yet to get directions to get there, or the time. When it arrives, we will announce it.

KeyClubNews

When Meadowdale High Key Club meets, it’s BEFORE classes get under way. which means it is 7:15 AM! For us Kiwanis Seniors. . .that’s Very Early! But with classes beginning with a half hour, the meetings are fast paced and ALL BUSINESS.

President Allisan arrives early and scribes a brief agenda on the board. Secretary Angela circulates an attendance sign-in sheet.

Often snacks are offered...recently it was Halloween Cupcakes. Some 40 plus have been on hand at these 2nd and 4th Thursday AM sessions. In a snappy, efficient manner, projects are reviewed, questions are asked and answered and before you can say “Warriors” it’s time for class.

Current projects include a Halloween UNICEF drive and assisting with the annual Kiwanis/Key Club Food Drive this November at Top Foods.

It’s great to see these folks stepping up, volunteering, providing service and having fun! Way to go Key Club!!

President’s Corner

I would again like to thank Harold and his daughter, Debbie Weber, for putting on an excellent program and luncheon on October 19th at the Sunrise Community in Edmonds. I am sorry for those of you who missed it. If we could bring into the club any of their new residents, we would have a great start in increasing membership. Elwin and John are working hard on the membership drive, but it takes each one of us to help by submitting names of prospects. Remember to list couples and not just one or the other spouse. The board agreed that I should ask the Edmonds Beacon to include a notice of our meeting time and date under Community Events, indicating that we welcome new members.

Alvin has the November food drive days set up with Top Foods and almost all the time slots are filled. This year we would like to replace the December food drive with one around Easter. Alvin is talking to the Top Foods people so we could make this change. The weather might be a little warmer and there should be less competition.

Since I have become President, I have attended more interclubs than in the past. Although some of the meetings start early, it is actually enjoyable to meet other Kiwanians and see how their clubs operate. I am sure most of you had to arise at an early hour during your working life you had to arise at an early hour during your working life. You should do it once again sometimes just to remind yourself how nice it is to be retired. I hope to see more of you participate in interclubs this year and remember, you can always get a ride.

Ray Roe has completed 23 perpetual calendars (with some of your help). We are looking for a place to sell them. A $10.00 price has been set. We are checking into the Senior Center’s Christmas Bazaar this year. If anyone has other ideas, please tell Ray or me.

Clayne

Important November Dates

Nov. 2 Election Day

Nov. 11 Veteran’s Day

Nov. 13 Snohomish Birthday Party

Nov. 16 Edmond Sr’s Brd Meeting

Nov. 19, 20, 21 Thanksgiving Food Bank Drive, Edmonds Seniors

Nov. 25, Thanksgiving Day

November Birthdays

Nov. 1, John Rutter

Nov. 14, Richard Kosola

Nov 25, Mike Medalia

Nov. 26, Elwin Wright

Nov. 27, Ray Roe

SPOUSES

No Birthdays

ANNIVERSARIES

Nov. 17 Joyce & Matty Martin

Nov. 28 Gloria & Jack Sadler

November Greeters

(Please be on post by 9:30)

Nov. 2, Homer Cardle

Nov. 9, Jim Buchanan

Nov. 16, Steve Callender

Nov. 23, Dorothea Forrest

Nov. 30, Shirley Elliot

PROGRAM TEAM

NOVEMBER, 2004

Elwin Wright, Captain

Jim Buchanan

Elaine Hinze

Richard Kosola

Dec. 2004 - Jan. 2005 Program Committees

Clayne Leitner, Capt. John Rutter, Capt.

Paul Jacobson Shirley Elliot

Gordon Wilson Billy Joe Roberts

Homer Cardle Chuck Scott

InterClubs, November , 2004

Wednesday, Nov. 10th Silver Lake, 7:AM Breakfast. Mister Bill’s at Everett Mall

Saturday, Nov 13th. Anniversary Dinner Snohomish, See Below.

Thursday, Nov. 18th North Central, Lunch at IHOP. 105th & Aurora, 12:00 noon

Wednesday, Nov. 24th, Lunch, Monroe Valley Hosp. #14701 179th St.

Friday, Nov. 26th, 7:AM. SnoKing Brkfst. Senior Center Dining hall

November PROGRAMS

Nov. 2, Mrs. Michal Glauner, Ombudsman Director,Snohomish County.

Nov. 9, Mr. Norm Hoffman, Principal Meadowdale High School. “High School in 2004”

Nov. 16, Ms Robin Heslop, Edmonds Crime Prevention: Identity theft

Nov. 23, Officer Shane Howley, with faithful partner, Edmonds K-9 Unit.

Nov. 30, Mike Mathis, “Resources for Burn Victims”.

50 Years for Snohomish

Nov. 13th birthday celebration to be Held at the French Creek Manor, west of town. A 1950’s theme (period attire is encouraged, but not required) Gov. Dick Mayer will be attending. Tickets are $30.00 each. Raffles and prizes. Time will be announced later.

SECOND ANNUAL ART DAY, 2004

This purpose is to bring together 4th grade students from Edmonds for an entire day dedicated to art education. It will be held at the Edmonds Center for the Arts. It is being held off site to ensure the greatest level of participation from all students. It is Wednesday, November 3rd. The “Art Day” event will serve nearly 400 students and volunteers will be needed for all phases. Kiwanians can be a big help here! Harold Huston has information.

Absent but not forgotten

Gordy Wilson and Viola are in Everett now. He hopes to make it to a meeting soon. If you plan to visit them, they are at Cascadian Place. We haven’t done much beach patrolling since Gordy has been gone!

Duane and Shirley Choo have completed their move to Lacey, Wash.. We miss them.

George Deardorff made it to our Oct. 26th meeting, and it sure was nice to see him, he looked just great!

When you are dissatisfied and would like to go back to youth, think of Algebra. Will Rogers

Long ago when men cursed and beat the ground with sticks, it was called witchcraft. Today it’s called golf! Will Rogers

Never slap a man who’s chewing tobacco! Same

FOOD BANK COLLECTION

KIWANIS SENIORS TO BE AT TOP FOODS ON NOVEMBER 19, 20, & 21ST.

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Sign up sheets for 2-hour shifts have been passed around. We need more to sign up. Key Club will be asked to help out. We need more members for Sunday. If we can’t get enough, we may cancel or shorten the collection time on Sunday.

Saving Plastic Bags for the Edmonds Food Bank

Edmonds Seniors 2004 Officers

President

Clayne Leitner

206-542-6351

President Elect

John Rutter

425-778-6502

Vice-President

Ben Snowdon

206-546-9208

Secretary