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Not Your Typical Congressman

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Monday Morning

There were 18 members at our Monday meeting plus seven guests. In addition to our guest speaker, Glenn Grothman, we had an interclub from the Early Riser West Bend Club.  They were Jennifer Herther, Richard Wibe, Larry Koziol, John Gonring, Jane Hegy. In addition, Jackie Trudell, Glenn’s aide joined us.  Happy bucks came from Gary Miller for his 75th birthday, Bonnie for Gary & Donna’s help at Salvation Army, Mark for his grandson’s new license, Sharon for being back from vacation, Larry for being new Lt. Governor and Dick for being a Hawkeye fan. Pastor Dan supplied the invocation. Gary Miller and Mark greeted everyone. Dan was the ticket winner. Unfortunately, he drew the ten of spades, no winner. Next Monday’s 50/50 Raffle will have 45 cards in the game including the eight pay cards with a pot of about $90.

Glenn Grothman, US Representative

Glenn was elected to the congress for the sixth district last November. Congress is in session about three weeks per month. Glenn returns most weekends and the week that congress isn’t in session. Glenn is on four committees. He feels the three goals for congress and the new president should be: One – get a handle on the budget. We have reduced the borrowing from 41% to 11%. However the government debt is $18 trillion dollars. That means everyone needs to pay $52,501.87 to pay it off. Two – get a handle on the increase in welfare. Three – solve the immigration problem.  Glenn’s local office is located at 1020 S. Main St. Fond du Lac 54935. Phone is 920-907-0624.

A Man Worthy of Honor

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Monday Morning

There were 17 members at our Monday meeting plus five guests. In addition to our guest speaker, Thomas Ramirez, we had an interclub from the Noon Club.  They were Don Kurki, Ray Farr, Dick Talley and Joan Pinch. Happy buck came from Charlene for a great trip to Washington D.C. Remember – Marlin needs your ticket sales money as soon as possible. Pastor Dan supplied both invocation for Jan and also the humor of the day. Chris Serres was the ticket winner. Unfortunately, she drew the two of hearts, no winner. Next Monday’s 50/50 Raffle will have 46 cards in the game including the eight pay cards with a pot of $70. We had an interclub to Key Club today. Joining our interclub chairperson Dawn were Gary Miller, Gary Ring, Donna Freund, Jackie, Harry and John. We presented a check for #350 for their help at Pork dinner.

Thomas Ramirez – Local Veteran and Author

Tom was born on February 5, 1926 in Fond du Lac. His father was Latino and his mother was Caucasian. He started his writing itch in sixth grade. After returning from the service, Tom attended Oshkosh Teachers College. He taught in both Campbellsport and the Franklin School in Fond du Lac. He resigned in 1961 to write full time He authored over 150 novels. In 1971, he moved to Florida for sixteen years. He returned home to write articles for the National Enquirer. In between, he wrote another four novels.  He is now sharing his autobiography in a column for the Fond du lac Reporter. His column on his mother is called “Wisdom at the Ironing Board.”  Ma was a stickler for routine. Monday was wash day. Tuesday was she would iron. She was only thirteen when she married Tom’s dad. They grew up very poor and one of the first Latino families in Fond du Lac. To learn more, read Thomas’ columns in the Reporter.

A Way to Keep Your Child Sleeping Safe

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Monday Morning

There were 14 members at our Monday meeting plus three guests. In addition to our guest speaker, Dr. Karen Meyer, we had Key Club member, Annie Moore.  She is the Key Club President.  Brian Olson joined us with tickets for the Walleye dinner. However, he was missing the other two members for their interclub. Happy bucks came from Gary Miller for the first interclub of the year. Pastor Dan Leeds and Linda were honored on their twenty fifth anniversary at Trinity Baptist Church. Dawn Scannell for her first interclub.   Remember – Marlin needs your ticket sales money as soon as possible.

Jackie King was the ticket winner. Unfortunately, she drew the Jack of Diamonds, no winner. Next Monday’s 50/50 Raffle will have 47 cards in the game including the eight pay cards with a pot of $57.

Karen Meyer, Agnesian Health Care

Karen Mayer is a board certified obstetrician/gynecologist. Keeping your newborn safe and comfortable is at the top of a parent’s priority list. It’s our priority as well. That’s why every baby born at Agnesian Hospital leaves with a sleep sack courtesy of the Kiwanis Clubs of Fond du Lac. We want to take every precaution to make sure our babies are safe. Using a sleep sack, along with the correct sleep environment, can eliminate some of the factors that might lead to s sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) tragedy. Keep loose blankets out of the crib. Newborns like being wrapped up snugly. The program started in 2010. We have given away over 3,400 sleep sacks. Other items used to help decrease infants deaths, babies sleeping on their backs and promoting empty cribs. That’s means no bumpers, blankets or stuffed animals.  Special thanks to Gary Miller and Jan Krug for their demonstration of the sleep sacks. All sleep sacks are purchased thru the Halo Company.