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Could We Permanently End Bullying in Fond du Lac?

Monday Morning

There were 14 members plus three guests, Scott Rodman, Vicente Lezama Morales and Benjamin Giles at our Monday meeting. Dan Leeds was our greeter. Charlene had grace.  Charlene also had humor.  Gary, Bonnie, Lori Lamur and Steve had  happy bucks. We need volunteers for the Annual Trivia Contest on either March 6th or 8th. If you don’t have a Kiwanis T-Shirt contact Chris Serres. Dan announced that SOUP UP is March 1st. Gary was our winner and loser. He drew the Jack of Diamonds. There are 40 cards left and a pot of $175.00. Remember that we have a Kiwanis web page and Facebook. If you are on Facebook, you can like our page.

Challenge Day, Scott Rodman

Challenge Day at Fond du Lac High was Feb. 8th. Scott is the local coordinator this year. He was on the committee in 2009 and 2010. Both Vicente and Benjamin were participants as freshman in those programs. There are two separate videos on you tube. Challenge Day is an inter-active Anti Bulling Workshop to break down the walls of separation, isolation and loneliness that young people experience and to create an ambiance encouraging honest communication about issues that divide them. The first Challenge Day was held in Livermore California in 1987. Challenge Day will be held in the small gymnasium of the high school They will be led by two highly trained facilitators from the California based organization. They will host hundred students and thirty adult volunteers. This year’s program is sponsored by Open Circle UU Fellowship. Their budget is around $5,000. Gary Miller presented Scott with a check for $350 from the club. For more information, view the You Tube videos, go to their web www.chanengeday.org and read the article that Fond du Lac Reporter did in July 2016 about Scott.

What’s Happening in the Best City in Wisconsin?

Monday Morning

There were 14 members and one quest at our Monday meeting. Jordan Skiff  was our guest speaker. Charlene and Steve were our greeters. Jackie had grace.  Gary had a happy buck. Charlene had humor. Charlene needs candy for the Cardinal Singers. Mark started the signup sheet for the December 4th Bell ringing. Gary Miller was our winner and loser. He drew the six of clubs. There are 48 cards left and a pot of $72.00. Remember that we have a Kiwanis web page and Facebook. If you are on Facebook, like our page.

City of Fond du Lac, Jordan Skiff

Jordan is the Director of Public works. He presented a number projects in the City of Fond du Lac that will need financial help in the future. There is need to do the final dress up on the bike loop. Plans are to redo the pavilion in Lakeside Park. It will start in 2020 and finish in 2021. The $200,000 is in the budget for the splash pad in 2018. For the Sturgeon Spectacular, there will be ice skating on Oven Island. Plans are to add a number of kayak launches in different area of the park. They would like to do a second Police Memorial on the new Police Memorial Dr. The Miracle Baseball League would like a new diamond at Plamore Park. The Friends of McDermott Park want to add more items. Other construction in the city is work on Fond du Lac Ave. in 2018. In 2020, they will add a roundabout at the K/C hall. For more information on the city go www.fdl.wi.gov

Giving ‘Til We Give Out

Monday Morning

There were 17 members at our Monday meeting .Jim. Pete & John were our greeters. John had the grace. Dawn had a happy buck.  Dawn announced that the District WI-UM convention is in Fond du Lac August 18-20th.  She is looking for attendees and volunteers to work the event. Melissa Schmidt will represent the club at the Boys and Girls Club Annual Spelling Bee in October.  Gary organized an interclub for the Noon Club on Tuesday. Sharon, Jackie, Gary Miller and John attended the Noon Club Tuesday. Pete was the winner and a loser. He picked the King of Spades. There are 43 cards left and a pot of $112.00.  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.

What We’ve Accomplished

  • Relay for Life Sponsorship – $500
  • Boys and Girls Spelling Bee – $500
  • Landscaping for Habitat – $625
  • Back to School Programs – $300
  • FdL BMX Trophies – $200
  • Pork Fest – September 28