Norway-Paris Kiwanis Club
Norway - South Paris, Maine
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Meeting of Sept. 24, 2009 — Attendance: 22/51 Members — 50/50: Diana McLaughlin $26
KEY CLUB: Kate Michaud in attendance. BUILDERS CLUB: Brenna Foster in attendance.
Interclub – We were very fortunate to have several members of the Standish Club attend our Annual Meeting: Ray Staples, Jean Staples, Sharon Beatty and Ken Books.
Perfect Attendance: 1 Year -Becky Toothaker; 2 Years - Helga Thurston; 4 Years - Buddy Coffren & Chris Longley;
6 Years - Maryann Brown & Sarah Glynn; 10 Years - Tina Croteau; 15 Years - Bill Haynes; 17 Years - Kathy Laplante;
25 Years - Bob Bizier Helga’s Year in Review: Helga thanked all members of the club. Everyone is always willing to chip in, no matter how big or small the task may be. The “group” makes it happen, not one person. Everyone is committed to this club. This was a very enlightening year with highs and lows. We all must go on, achieve and work towards results. She also thanked the spouses and significant others of the members who support us. It has been a great experience. It isn’t an easy job but very rewarding! Discharge of 2008/2009 Director’s and Officers; Induction of 2009/2010 Director’s and Officers. Tina’s Year Ahead: Tina noted that some might think she has “lost her marbles” by agreeing to be President a second term but she doesn’t look at it that way. There is a place in her heart for Kiwanis and she would not want to be in any other club. She has enjoyed her other roles in Kiwanis such as Key Club (as their advisor for many years). She fondly remembers families we have helped and children’s lives we have changed. She firmly believes in the Kiwanis mission of changing the world one child and one community at a time. She challenged everyone to think of one thing that can do to help change our club in the upcoming year. Whether it be getting more involved, attending more meetings or helping recruit new members. It is all essential to our success! Speaker Schedules: 10/01/09: Becky Toothaker – Kurt Garascia, Asst Vice President Asset Management Group |
HAPPY/SAD $$: Bob, Happy $ for sitting with a “wise man” (Stuart C.) who informed him that “It doesn’t get any better than right now” Bob is going to enjoy the moment! Maryann, Happy $ for race on Saturday in Ray’s memory. There were 43 family & friends in attendance and she received the blanket after the race. Happy $ for the band “The Suspects” and especially Rick McAllister, great surprise. Happy at song choice! Buddy, Happy $’s for the upcoming officers, Happy $ for wife’s good health news and Happy $ for grandchildren. Becky, Happy $ she will be a grandmother! Lois, Happy $ for working with Kiwanian Joe on Beth’s House project. Anyone interested in tickets for a performance at Celebration Barn Theatre to benefit this cause see Lois or Joe. Ed, Happy $ for celebrating 18 years of marriage to Nancy and Happy $ for daughter Kate and her leadership of Key Club. Sarah, Happy $ for Interclub from Standish in attendance, Happy $ for upcoming Lt. Governor Year and Happy $ for living in a small town and those who help in time of need. Stuart, Happy $ Bill Haynes was able to hear from someone else that he is a “wise man”. Tina, Happy $ for Freshman Football team, they are currently 2-0 and winning as of half time tonight. Kathy, Sad $ for granddaughter Kasey who is unable to play soccer right now and they really need her. Happy $ for succession planning done years ago and coming to fruition. Sarah is a great example of this! Helga, Happy $ for closing term on current year, Happy $ for heading to the city this Saturday looking for bridal gowns for her daughter and Penalty $ for pictures in the paper.
