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Merry Christmas!

Monday Morning

There were 19 members at our Monday meeting plus twenty seven guests. We had Dick Taddey from the Noon Club plus twelve family members. Dale Witte, chorale director plus thirteen students from the Academy Kids had breakfast with us before their performance. Dale and the students were from Winnebago Lutheran Academy.  Gary Ring was our greeter. Dan had grace.  Special thanks to Gary Miller and Jan for putting the Christmas program together. Gary had Christmas bags for all the singers. Pete won again and drew the eight of clubs, no winner.  We have 39cards, 6 winners and a pot of $200.00. 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 Dawn 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. 

Dale Witte, WLA Academy Kids

We were treated to many new and old Christmas carols. The Academy Kids were from Winnebago Lutheran Academy. Dale and the student intern from Martin Luther College directed the student in their Christmas Carols. WLA is part of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod. And it is the second oldest WELS High Schools in Wisconsin. Both the students and their intern finished up the school on Thursday. Special thanks to Dale and the students. It was a great way to start the holiday season. More information on Winnebago can be found at www.wlavikings.org

United to Help

Monday Morning

There were 14 members at our Monday meeting plus one guest, Amber Kilawee. Amber was our guest speaker.  John and Bonnie were our greeters. Glen had grace. Harry had the humor. Happy bucks came from Bonnie, Sharon, Jim and Dan. Jim won again and drew the queen of diamonds, no winner.  We have 40cards, 6 winners and a pot of $150.00. 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 Dawn 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.

Amber Kilawee, United Way

Amber Kilawee Director of the Fond du Lac United Way was our program on Monday. The fund Raising Committee presented a check for $800.00 from proceeds of Fondue Fest. United Way funded over $570,000 last year. There are twenty six different agencies from Habitat to Astop. In between, there is Senior Center, Girl Scouts, YMCA and Catholic Charities to name a few. Almost 30,000 individuals are served by United Way agencies. Harry’s check presentation photo and a link to their video (Fred) are on our Facebook. For more information or to donate go to fdlunitedway.org

Check Out What This Program Is Doing for Girls

Monday Morning

There were 13 members at our Monday meeting plus two guests, Sandi Smet Quinn Devereaux. Sandi and Quinn were our guest speakers.  Pete was our greeter. Marlin had grace. Charlene had the humor. Happy bucks came from Mark and Gary. Glen won again and drew the five of clubs and won $5.00.  We have 41cards, 6 winners and a pot of $140.00. Side note – Del is at home and loves visitors.  Future “Save the Dates” are Trinity Baptist Church’s Carols & Sweets 5:00 PM December 11nd. 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 Dawn 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.

Sandi Smet & Quinn Devereaux, Badger Girls State

Sandi Smet from the American Legion Auxiliary introduced Quinn Devereaux from last summer class. They sponsored eight high school girls last summer. The students learn about state government. The program is one week at UW Oshkosh campus. Quinn had to write an essay to St. Mary’s Spring to be considered. Things that she enjoyed the best were learning parliamentary procedures and meeting Governor Scott Walker. Wisconsin. It also helps the girls learn leadership skills. The cost is about $275 per student for the week. The Badger Boy’s program is at the Ripon Campus. We have donated money to American Legion Auxiliary for a number of years.