Author Archives: Kiwanis

Leading Through Caring

Monday Morning

There were 15 members plus one guest at our Monday meeting.  Barb Senn was our speaker. Jim and John were our greeters. Jackie had the grace. Harry had the humor. Pete was a winner and non- winner. She drew the four of clubs.. We still have 32 cards, 5 winners and a pot of $260.00.   Dan announced that Trinity Baptist School is having “Soup Up!” on March 2nd at their gym. Side note – Del is at home and loves visitors. Gary Miller reported that we had 41 littles for bowling last Sunday. Thanks to all who turned out to help. After bowling, we served pizza.  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.

Barb Senn, Sophia Foundation

The Sophia Foundation was established by Virginia Gilmore to nurture the spirt, dignity, potential of people through transformative compassionate leadership. Sophia Servant Leadership Coffee and Conversation are held the 3rd Friday of each month at the Children’s Museum. 2017 conversations will focus on the book “It’s not about the coffee” by Howard Behar. To learn more about Servant Leadership, attend Aspiring Servant Leaders Conference on May 2, 2017. Barb has worked for Sophia for about four years. Foundation relies on local support for their coffees and conferences. Sophia awards a Caring Community Award each year. Last year, they presented it the Sisters of At. Agnes.

Helping Children Love to Read

Monday Morning

There were 13 members plus one guest at our Monday meeting.  Sarah Newton was our speaker. Pete and Bonnie were our greeters. Harry had the grace. Harry had the humor. Chris was a winner and non- winner. She drew the six of spades.. We still have 33 cards, 5 winners and a pot of $250.00. Happy bucks from Bonnie and Pete.  Dan announced that Trinity Baptist School is having “Soup Up!” on March 2nd at their gym. Side note – Del is at home and loves visitors.  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.

Sarah Newton, FdL Children’s Library

We worked with Sarah to install the Story Book Walk at Lakeside in 2014. Last year, they installed another Story Book Walk at Hamilton Park.  They are developing more areas in the libraries for children to read. They have building block games for the older kids at the library. In addition, they have checkers and cards to play. Kids have to be 8 yrs. old to be left alone in the library. They are working with groups such as Blue Line and Eden Elementary for new programs. This year the Children’s department will be carpeted and FDL Express will be restaged.

Singing the Praises of the Children’s Chorale

Monday Morning

There were 12 members plus one guest at our Monday meeting.  David Hein was  our speaker. Marlin was our greeter. Dave Krug had the grace. Charlene had the humor. Jim was a winner and non- winner. He drew the three of diamonds.. We still have 34 cards, 5 winners and a pot of $240.00. The Boys and Girls Club’s fund raiser “Reach for the Stars” is Feb 17th. Side note – Del is at home and loves visitors.  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.

David Hein, Children’s Chorale

David has been director of the Chorale since 2009. The Chorale has been around for twenty years. They are doing a special anniversary concert on June 7th. In addition to David, they have two other employees, Kristin Barr, business manager and Patricia Siekierke, accompanist. David is a music professor at Marian College. Children are in the Chorale from 4th thru 8th grade. They have fifty students now and have had a high of 140 students. The students come from all schools in the county. The cost of tuition is $225.00. They practice every Monday for an hour.