Arvada Jefferson Kiwanis Newsletter
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Arvada Jefferson Kiwanis Newsletter
Arvada Jefferson Kiwanis Newsletter S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 2 Ki-lympics wins Gold for Club Over 50 members and guests attended the Ki-lympics fundraiser on July 21st at the Depot at Five Parks. The evening was full of fun activities while raising nearly $2,000 to help fund AJK-supported charities. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Kiwanis Convention Update 2 Fundraising Beneficiaries 2 Treasurer Needed 3 Updates 3 Get Involved! 3 Ki-lympics Pictures 4 Hoskins fills vacancy 4 Incoming Club Officers 4 Arvada Beer Company and Primo Vino, both located in Olde Town Arvada, provided a sampling of beer and various wines while guests enjoyed food prepared by club members. A drawing for various donated items including a weekend at a mountain home, certificate for 3 credit course at Red Rocks Community College, restaurant gift cards, 60minute massage, and more brought in over $300 as guests increased their odds of winning with the purchase of additional tickets. Team Captain Joel Folk with team members Jan Folk, Steve Close, Clark Morrell and Duane Youse entertained the crowd with their rousing rendition of Olympic Rings Routine. The audience expressed their support as the Synchronized Ring-Leaders received their gold medals. Powerful Supporter of Kiwanis Passes Away On June 22nd, Rocky Mountain District Kiwanis and Arvada Jefferson Kiwanis club lost a true friend of all things Kiwanis. Fred Paige, a long time member of our club, was also a Distinguished Past Governor. Fred’s commitment and dedication will be truly missed. Additionally, Former AJK member, Jay Myers, husband of current club member, Beth Myers, recently passed away from brain cancer. In lieu of flowers, Beth requests donations to the Food Banks’ Backpack Program. Sampling Arvada beer and wine Team Synchronized Ring-Leaders PAGE 2 Kiwanis Conventions Update New Orleans, LA Alamosa, CO Dick Feuerborn attended the Kiwanis International convention in New Orleans in late June. Dick, along with in-coming club Secretary, Brad Rupert, traveled to Alamosa for the RMD Kiwanis annual convention in August. The “hot topic” was the proposed increase in international dues. It was referred back to the KI finance committee for further review. “It’s always so impressive to see what clubs are doing with regard to Dick was able to enjoy some great jazz at the convention–sponsored concert with Brandon Marsalis and Aaron Neville. Fundraising Beneficiaries activities and fundraising.” Dick Feuerborn The Board recently announced the beneficiaries of this year’s fundraising efforts - the melodrama and the Ki-lympics event. $300—Angels Unaware: provides support and programs to help meet the nutritional needs of qualifying residents of Arvada and surrounding communities for emergency food program and the only community-service club for adults living with disabilities $277—Lucky 7: a District supported program that $500—Ralston House: provides a friendly and safe supports Circle K Clubs at the District and International level and minimizes the out of pocket dues for college students participating in Circle K. Our Gold Level Banner Patch recognizes our club as a supporter of this program $1,500—AWRSAY (Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth): program that recognizes youth who have overcome a major obstacle or adversity by providing recognition, programs and in the case of seniors, scholarships to Red Rocks Community College $250—Cystic Fibrosis Foundation—Colorado Chapter: is dedicated to finding a cure for cystic fibrosis. Don Wick, with group of friends, started the Ride For 65 Roses seven years ago to raise money to fund the continuing research needs. $250—Second Wind Fund of Metro Denver: mission is to decrease the incidence of teen suicide by removing financial and social barriers to treatment for at-risk youth. ARVADA $500—Kiwanis International Foundation $250—Arvada Community Food Bank: provides place for children and teens who have been sexually abused to tell their stories and begin to heal www.ajkiwanis.com Additionally, the club supports Kiwanis related foundations and special clubs: $500-Rocky Mountain District Kiwanis Foundation $300—Aktion Club: a Kiwanis-sponsored encouragement for children living with or affected by HIV/ AIDs through connecting families with each other We’re on the Web Both Dick and Brad attended leadership training. Other sessions covered risk management and fundraising ideas. One topic was the issue of background checks on all Kiwanis members. There has been a lot discussion about this but no decision has been made at the district, division or club level. JEFFERSON KIWANIS The Key Clubs at Arvada High School, Standley Lake High School, and Jefferson Academy will all receive support from our club as well. SEPTEMBER 2012 PAGE Treasurer Updates & Tidbits President Renee Nelson called for members interested in applying for the club Treasurer to contact any Board member. Ramona is stepping down as Treasurer. § Mary Jo Giddings has taken over the scheduling of Speaker Hosts for our morning programs. Contact her at 303.421.2032 for questions or information. § Thank you to all the AJK members who volunteered many hours to make the Arvada Harvest Festival a success again this year. A special kudos goes to Renee who played such a critical role in the success of the festival. § Brad Rupert will soon be looking for volunteers to help with the Habitat for Humanity pumpkin patch. Pumpkins are being delivered midOctober. § Duane Whisler invites club members to recommend students who have overcome adversity to AWRSAY for consideration of a scholarship. The 1st Annual Tom Leeper Memorial Golf Outing was held Sept. 5th at Ute Creek Golf Course in Longmont. 25 Kiwanian's and guests played. Steve Close had low score of 75. Kelly Posiviata’s 115 was low score for the women. § The golf group is planning on planting a tree at Indian Tree Golf Course in Tom's memory. The tree will cost $300. An envelope will be sent around for donations next Wednesday. Get Involved! Installation Dinner The annual installation dinner will be held on Saturday, September 29th at DiCicco’s (5660 “Olde” Wadsworth Blvd.) starting at 6:30 pm. Cost of the dinner is $27.00 per person. Please pay by check. CONTACT: Dick Feuerborn if you haven’t already signed up and are planning on attending. 303.808.9397, [email protected] 3 “Being good Food Bank Backpack Program The Backpack Program is already back in swing this school year at Thomson Elementary. Volunteers are always needed on Thursday mornings starting at 8 am. Sorting, packing, and delivering the food to the classrooms takes less than an hour. Donations are also needed to support the program. Beth Myers has also requested that in lieu of flowers for Jay’s memorial service, donations should be made to the Backpack program. CONTACT: Doris Stipech— 303.594.5963, [email protected] Children’s Priority One Swanson Elementary Reading Program “The most important skill you can teach a child is to read” - Roy Knight AJK members have started back at Swanson Elementary reading to young students. Roy recently asked for more volunteers to meet the requests from teachers for this valuable adjunct to their classroom teaching. The commitment is one hour per week. CONTACT: Roy Knight— 303.463.4769, [email protected] is commendable, but only when it is combined with doing good is it useful." ~unknown Ki-lympics pictures Ginny Hoskins fills vacancy With the passing of Fred Paige, Ginny was elected to complete the remainder of his term as Director on the AJK Board. Helping set up for the party—Ereka O’Hara, Susan Wilson, Mary Jo Giddings, Beth Myers Synchronized Ring Leader’s team captain, Joel Folk, receives his ‘gold’ medal from Dick Feuerborn Welcome Ginny!! Arvada Jefferson Kiwanis President-Renee Nelson Tom Jacobsen, Duane Youse, Mark McGroff, and Joel Folk enjoying the beer and conversation. Vice President-Dick Feuerborn Betty Youse and Clark Morrell contributing to the club’s fundraising effort. Immediate Past President-Clark Morrell Secretary-Maggie Weakley Treasurer-Ramona Richers 2012-13 Incoming Club Officers President-Dick Feuerborn Vice President—Maggie Weakley Immediate Past President—Renee Nelson Secretary—Brad Rupert Treasurer—Open 2011-13 Directors Ginny Hoskins Beth Myers Dick Reinhart 2012-14 Directors Steve Close Jim Stark Bud Werner Roy Knight 2010-12 Directors Irv Levy Shawn O’Berry Larry Ward Don Wick 2012-13 Directors Fred Paige Beth Meyer Dick Reinhart Kiwanis International is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.