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A Convention That’s Making a Difference for Young People

Monday Morning

There were 16 members plus five Key Club members. Our speakers at our Monday meeting were Hannah Joslin, Ashley Waldvogel, Kassie Ellingson, Nate Arkin, and Rachel Hays. Dave Krug and Sharon were our greeters. John had grace.  Charlene had humor. Harry had a happy buck for his bowling team first place, Dawn for the Brewers home opener, Pete for a great vacation, and Chris Stelmacher for a great spring break trip. The Satellite Club is collecting personal care items for the FDL Foster Care bags. They would like to donate twenty five bags again this year. Questions, contact myself or member of satellite club for list of items needed. Gary Miller is planning interclubs for April 11th at West Bend German Night, FDL Key Club- Friday and NFDL Key Club on April 10th. The German Night is at the Columbian and costs $22 per person that includes beer and dinner. The Bob Last Golf Outing is May 18th. Jerry King will be going on an Honor Flight on April 11th. He will arrive back at the Appleton Airport around 8:00. Visitors are welcome at the airport. Steve reminded all members about the Downtown Fest of Ale on April 13th.  Harry was the winner and loser.  He drew the four of Clubs. There are now 45 cards left and a pot of $45.00. Remember that we have a Kiwanis web page and Facebook. If you are on Facebook, you can like our page.

2018 Key Club District Convention

Seven Key clubbers went to Hyatt Green Bay on March 16-18. In addition to dances on Friday and Saturday, dinner on Saturday, they went to a number of leadership meetings during the day. There were three seniors and four juniors at the conference. The seniors learned about Circle opportunities also. The division won the Unity Award for their Angel Heart Card Program. The new Lt. Governor is from Oakfield but transferring to North Fond du Lac.  It was a fun weekend with banners, shirts, sock and Mr. Brown moos. They hope to take more Key Clubbers next years. Remember that we have an interclub Friday and their Appreciation Breakfast on April 23rd.

Suicide Assistance for Fond du Lac Teens

Monday Morning

There were 11 members plus two guests at our Monday meeting.   Marian Sheridan and Jim Salasek were our speakers. Steve was our greeter and had the humor. Dan had a happy buck. John had the grace. Gary Ring is selling raffle tickets for Grief Relief. Side note – Del is at home and loves visitors.  West Bend German night is March 28th.    Remember that we have a Kiwanis web page and Facebook. If you are on Facebook, like our page.  We have a projector for our speakers; please contact John if you need it. Speaking of programs for the future, get information to Jackie or myself. Member names are being added under Programs for your future dates.

Marian Sheridan and Jim Salasek, YScreen

YScreen started in 2002 and serves the whole county. The student Alcohol and Tobacco survey showed that 21% of students surveyed had considered suicide in the past year. The Fond du Lac School District sought evidence based best practices in youth suicide prevention. Emotional health screening was implemented at Fond du Lac High School. Between 2002 and 2015 school years, the percentage of students surveyed that reported having suicide decreased from 21% to 17% . The YScreen advisory board, which is a blend mental health professionals, school administrators and community agency representatives, is the guiding forces of the Fond du Lac Area YScreen Program. Major funding for YScreen is provided Fond du Lac School District, Agnesian Healthcare and the Fond du Lac United Way.