September

Presidential Thoughts
Don Lilyquist

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

That’s a question that is asked for every transaction, every request and every invitation.
We all asked that when we joined Kiwanis and it will be asked of everyone who will become a new Kiwanian.

• Where else could you meet and greet 50 or more friends weekly and greet each other with a hand shake and a first name greeting.

• Where else could you share a table of food and fellowship every Wednesday noon.

• Where else could you share your good fortunes with friends during our Happy Dollars.

• Where else could you listen to great programs and learn, like we did last Wednesday… Harbor City School’s programs, and outlook for the future.

• Where else could we raises funds to help support over 20 sponsored youth programs so that our children have the opportunity to become better citizens. … Through our T V Auction, 40 years old in 2008, If that is not enough, we Kiwanians also sponsor "School’s Out Picnic in June, and the Family Kite Fly in September.

• And now we are now in the process of expanding our membership so that we can provide more services, especially to the children. Thanks to your help we have 35 names to add to our prospective member list, and within the next few weeks we will be inviting them to check us out.

• Where else could you be involved as a volunteer, dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time? . … The Kiwanis Club of Friendly Duluth!

THAT’S WHATS IN IT FOR ME!

Don

PLEASE SIGN UP NOW
TO WORK THE KITE FLY!
This is one of our most popular events held throughout the year!

Go fly a kite—and we don’t mean to be rude. We mean it’s that time of year when the September winds are blowing, making for perfect kite-flying weather. What a better way to kick off the season than to attend the Kiwanis Club of Friendly Duluth's Family Kite Fly!

Saturday, September 8, 2007 at Bayfront Park from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. All kites are FREE to kids of all ages!

Last year, people of every age came out for this free community event sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Friendly Duluth... The warm weather and strong winds from the lake make it a perfect day for the Family Kite Fly, so join in the fun of kiting, enjoy fun for the whole family!

You get the opportunity to share in the joy of handing out free kites to anyone and everyone - What an event! If you do not want to work, please bring your kids and .... Go fly a kite!

Sign-up sheets will be on the Wednesday tables, sign up for one shift or two!!

Congratulations Rob Swor! Earned the Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow professional designation by the American College and the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors. Swor is employed by Farmers Insurance Group of Companies in Duluth.

It is not too early to start thinking about our annual Holiday Food Drive in conjunction with Rotary Club # 25. Since 1993 our two clubs have procured over 500,000 lbs. of food and over $23,000 for the agencies that serve the less fortunate of our community. In a perfect world, everybody would have enough to eat everyday. Our world, unfortunately is not perfect. So that’s where we come in. Each year we contact a number of agencies to determine what their needs are for the holiday season. We then find a way to get them what they need at a lower cost then they typically pay. We do this through creative thinking, hard work and generosity.

What can you do to help? Well, we are always looking for sources of low cost or donated commodities. We are also looking for creative ways to generate funds to purchase these commodities. And we ask that you be generous with your own contributions. As a team we can do wondrous things. Please contact George Lah if you have any questions or suggestions. We have passed the ½ million pound mark-Let’s get on our way to a full million.

Congratulations to Jonathan & Robin Miller!
On their new bundle of joy..... Collette !!

Congratulations to Mike & Christy Lamminen!
On their soon to be new arrival.... Arriving April 1, 2008 !!

Hartley Nature Center is holding the fourth annual Eat Sweets, Bid on Treats! Benefit Auction!
Saturday, September 15 - 7PM to 10PM
Cost $35 - RSVP by Sept 10 - 218-724-6735
The event will feature Gourmet Desserts, fine wine and music from Sara Thomsen!

Boo Hoo Ball-!
Mark your calendars now! for Little Treasures Children and Family Center's Boo Hoo Ball-!
Gather in costume at one of Duluth's grand old buildings for an evening of song, feasting and spirits at the Boo Hoo Ball (grown-up ghouls only)

Is currently in the process of recruiting mentors for the KIDS PLUS Youth Leadership Academy. Part of that process is the recruitment of a diverse cross section of community members who bring something different to our leadership group.
We would appreciate your assistance in helping us find people who value youth and the future of our upcoming community members and leaders.
Please consider adding our information to your newsletter or attaching our information to an e-mail to help ensure that quality individuals will be found to continue this successful program. We also would be willing to present to your group in person if requested.

If you have any questions please feel free to call Shari McCorison or Jan Amys at the Northland Foundation @ 723-4040.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

The earthquake that shook Peru and the hurricane that pounded Jamaica and the Yucatán Peninsula have prompted the Kiwanis International Foundation to issue a special request for contributions to the Disaster Relief Fund.

“The Foundation has received numerous messages of concern for the well-being of those affected by Hurricane Dean and the earthquakes in Peru,” notes Foundation Executive Director John Sloan. “As a result, we’ve decided to seek donations for the Disaster Relief Fund, particularly for children who are most affected.”

Working with clubs within the affected areas, the Foundation will make sure contributions are directed to children with the most immediate and critical needs.

If you want to support the relief efforts, you can contribute online or send your support to the Kiwanis International Foundation Disaster Relief Fund, 3636 Woodview Trace, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA 46268.

“Our thoughts are with the countless individuals suffering because of these natural disasters,” John stresses. “Please join us in serving children who are truly the most innocent victims of mother nature.”

Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) will honor Kiwanis International during its third annual Gift of Reading Awards Gala in September. Also being recognized are the Washington Post and Verizon.

“This year’s RIF Gift of Reading Award winners have made significant contributions to fostering a culture of literacy and educational achievement in the United States,” says Carol H. Rasco, RIF president and CEO. “We are grateful for their support and look forward to presenting them their awards at the Gala.”

Kiwanis International is being cited for its annual Read Around The World program, support of local RIF programs in the US, and Kiwanis-club projects that address child literacy in fun and creative ways. Launched in 2001, Read Around the World is Kiwanis’ most popular annual service program. This past year, almost 2,000 Kiwanis-family clubs conducted Read Around the World projects. Reading Is Fundamental motivates children to read by working with them, their parents, and community members to make reading a fun and beneficial part of everyday life. RIF’s highest priority is reaching underserved children from birth to age 8. Many Kiwanis clubs have supported RIF programs since the organization was founded in 1966.

Please sign up now for 2007- 2008 Reading is FUNdamental
RIF Chair - Bob Aspling

Urgency marks renewed call for disaster-relief funds

Award speaks volumes about
Kiwanis reading program

Urgency marks renewed call for disaster-relief funds

Award speaks volumes about Kiwanis reading program

Award speaks volumes about
Kiwanis reading program