PUNTA GORDA “ KiwaNEWS ”

Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008 By: Bob Carpenter/Secretary carp813@comcast.net

Please Welcome Florida District Membership Chair Eddie Lee Today

¨ FLORIDA DISTRICT MEMBERSHIP CHAIR: Eddie Lee is our speaker today on why it's important for all clubs to increase membership; more members, more service to our community, especially NOW!

¨ CANDIDATE DAY PART-II : Next week is our 2nd Candidates Days featuring County Commissioner Candidates. So far I have confirmations from Doherty, Starr, Angelo and Skidmore. Three have not responded yet.

¨ GOVERNOR DAVE'S OFFICIAL VISIT : Gov. Dave visits our Division Sat., Nov. 8 , 2-5pm at Twin Lake Park, 6700 Clark Rd., Sarasota. (I-75/Exit-205) Members free, guests $12 includes BBQ. Please sign up today; we need 4 to qualify for an InterClub.

¨ OSCAR HETTEMA : I got an e-mail from his son Roger who said Oscar will be visiting our Club on Nov. 6 . He is really excited about the visit, coming from Tennessee. Please try to make it as it'll be very important to him coming back for the visit.

¨ CHRISTMAS CARD LANE : Gene Murtha says entry deadline is Nov. 28 , install on Dec. 6 , takedown Jan. 3 . Please ask a business or group to sponsor a card, it's only $60. Contact Gene at genemurtha@comcast.net.

¨ CCCC CHRISTMAS PARADE : See Walt Evans to sign up for our hotdog/Pepsi fund raiser Sat., Dec. 6, 9:30am-Noon in the parking lot across from River City Grill. Our booth is also the “Lost Child Booth” for the parade.

¨ TEDDY BEAR DISTRIBUTION : Pres. Joan asked members to bring a teddy bear to be given to area law enforcement, fire/EMS, schools and organizations that need a cuddly bear for a child. Today, the bears we've collected so far will be presented. Please bring a teddy bear. It's part of the Governors “ Hats & Hugs ” program. Members are also asked to have someone make crochet or knitted hats for children who lost their hair due to cancer, or, purchase a hat for a child.

¨ FOOTBALL “FUN RAISER” : Bethani Shilladay is coordinating this annual event for those who chose their favorite Pro-Football team. Each week if your club wins, you pay nothing; if it looses you owe $1. If your team wins the SuperBowl, you get 1/2 and direct the other 1/2 to a committee, foundation, or a club need. Bethani has her “Crying Towel” data sheet to report today.

¨ HALLOWEEN : Punta Gorda's annual Halloween home decorating in the historical district Oct. 31 and giving out goodies, ice cream, and of course, Vic Desguin is in charge of distributing glo-ropes to the spooks! Contact Vic to help.

¨ BABY ITEMS NEEDED : Pat Gilreath says the Charlotte County CRT is collecting items for Healthy Start between now and Nov. 7 for formula, receiving blankets, onesies, diapers, rattles, footer sleepers, digital thermometers for babies, new or gently used strollers, car seats, cribs, etc. Please contact Kelly Magiera at 637-5118 or see Pat.

¨ HOLIDAYS COMING: On Thanksgiving Nov. 27 , we'll continue our traditional morning breakfast here at Bennedetto's instead of noon meeting. Our Christmas Program is Dec. 18 , but there will not be a Kiwanis meeting Christmas or New Years days.

¨ SAVE MAGAZINES : Pres. Joan asks members to save your magazines and bring to Kiwanis. H&SV committee will put a label over your address saying “This magazine donated by a Punta Gorda Kiwanian.” They will be distributed to nursing homes, or places where there is a need. This applies to kids magazines too.

¨ EVERBLADES TEDDY BEAR TOSS: Bethani Shilladay proposes a fun night Dec. 13 at the Everblades Arena. Spectators throw the bears on the ice and are donated to needy children. Tickets $12 and she'll order them by the Dec. 1 deadline. We can carpool and save parking fees. Please let Bethani know if you are interested.

¨ 2008-09 MEMBER HANDBOOKS : Please review and if there are any changes , let me know and I'll send out a corrections list.

¨ KFCC NOMINATIONS : Dr. Joe Maggiore says deadline is Dec. 31 to submit a PCHS or CHS senior to be considered for a scholarship next spring. Please see Dr. Joe for an application.

¨ KIWANIS KLASSIC KAR SHOW : Our annual fund raiser is Mar. 7, 2009 . Please contact Sam Harris for details.

¨ NEXT PNM LUNCHEON NOV. 3 : Meets at River City Grille at Noon. Contact Larry Taylor or Norm Hall .

¨ LAST WEEK : The 4 Sheriff candidates and 1 of 2 Property Appraiser candidates spoke.

¨ TODAY's PROGRAM : Eddie Lee, Florida District Kiwanis Growth Chairman.

¨ SPEAKERS : Larry Taylor is November Chair; Nov. 6 Larry Pope CRMC Chaplain; Nov. 13 Rich Frattarelli of Marine Corp League Toys for Tots; Nov. 20 Marge Maisto, CEO Tidewell Hospice; Nov. 27 Prayer Breakfast, Jerry Dinnan on County Your Blessings. December Chair is Gene Murtha: Dec. 4 Charles Brox Jr. of IMPAC University; Dec. 11 Chuck Sidlow from Circus Sarasota (Non-Profit Performing Arts Educational Organization); Dec. 18 , Annual Christmas Program, entertainment TBA.

¨ GREETER : October is Sam Summers; November is Gene Murtha, and December is Bill Martin.

¨ BIRTHDAYS LAST WEEK : Bruce Hughes

¨ ANNIVERSARY LAST WEEK : None.

¨ WELCOME BACK LAST WEEK : Don Rutherford, Susan Scribner, Jorge Hernandez, Bill Cameron.

¨ GUESTS : Theresa Murtha, candidates, Marianne Clerry, Joan Andrews, Louie Desguin

¨ 50/50 WINNER : ???

¨ BRING YOUR ALUMINUM CANS & USED CELL PHONE/CHARGER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE!

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

KiwaNEWS printed co u r tesy of Pres. Joan Greene, Accurate Accounting , 100 Sullivan St. #112, Punta Gorda 575-6660