Total today; 20. Members-16, Other Kiwanis members-2, Wally Rogers (Indiana), Bob Kemper (N. Carolina), Guests-2 (speakers). Nice to have Heather Chouinard with us today and Wally is back with us.
Announcements
We passed around thank you note from Kate Smiley-All Children's Hospital
Stewart Ross showed our new membership board. It shows our new member growth in a thermometer format.
Heather said we have 184 runners/walkers as of today for Saturday.
Last day to bring your hygiene items is Tuesday's meeting. We are supporting the Aktion club at LARC that we sponsor. They are collecting for the elderly.
BUG recognition event was last week. Barbara Segel reported there were about 141 kids. She said there were lots of family members that attended and the kids seemed to take the program very seriously.
Please keep Steve Hess and family in your prayers as we learned about the passing of his father.
Committee Reports
Barbara Hartman said the Builders Club is doing their Puppy Love project again this year. Bring in any items for dogs/cats for the Gulf Coast Humane Society to support their club.
Liz Ross reminded everyone to keep signing up for the Oasis room.
Service project leaders wanted. If you want to set up and lead a project let us know. If you need suggestions Kim is happy to help.
Today's Program: The Holocaust Museum & Education Center of SWFL.
Amy Snyder and Tim Morrison were our guests today. The mission of this not for profit is: teach the lessons of the Holocaust to inspire action against bigotry, hatred and violence. The museum teaches about the Holocast in local public schools. Florida has mandated this be taught. The primary focus is K-12. Amy gave an example of 5th graders learning the story of Irene Sendler and her mission to rescue the children. They have a traveling boxcar, currently hosted by FSW and goes to different campuses. Small scale programs are offered and local groups can visit. Memberships support education programs. To learn more call 239-263-9200 or visit www.holocaustmuseumSWFL.org
Meetings
January speaker chair is Steve Hess
January 31- Angela Katz (LARC)
February speaker chair is Cathy Smith
February 7-board meeting 6pm at Ada's house.
February 25-Zone Conference 8am-1:30pm at Hardee High School.
Defining Statement
"Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world, one child and one community at a time."
Oasis Reading Room Mentors need each Wednesday 11:15a-12:45p
February 9th Grand Opening of the Autism Sensory Room Tropic Isles Elementary 5145 Orange Grove Blvd, North Fort Myers 11am-2pm. Ribbon cutting and remarks at 1:00pm
50/50 winner today Ed Ludden
Todd Adams was our Sheriff today; Kurt is flying up north today, to all Kiwanians, for the speakers, Steve's dad, Heather informed us she's engaged!
