FEBRUARY 2006                                               

PAST ISSUES: Past issues are available by clicking on Archives at the bottom of the Newsletter page.

NEW MEMBER INITIATION FEE: Because of an increase in the fees charged by Kiwanis International and the FL District, the new member initiation fee has been increased to $75.00. The Board voted to no longer require the payment of a quarter's dues in addition to this increased fee.  

EASTER PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Our annual Easter Pancake Breakfast will again be chaired by Greg Thorgerson and will be held on Apr 16. Since Teen Town was damaged by the  hurricanes and can not be used, an alternate location has been chosen. The Freshman Campus cafeteria will be the location. The Board also approved an increase in the ticket price and ads will be sold on the placemats to generate additional income. Tickets will be distributed soon, so get ready to SELL, SELL, SELL!

PROGRAMS: Please contact Jay Zeller with any program ideas you may have. Many times we have program dates that need to be filled and we are fortunate to have such interesting and high quality programs each week. I'm sure you realize how difficult it is to think of different programs every week, so let's all help out.   

OSCEOLA BUILDERS CLUB: The Builders Club at Osceola Middle School has been very active this year. Officers were elected in Nov, Santa Grams were sold in Dec as a fund raiser ($300.00 was raised) and a Christmas tree was decorated for the Hospice Festival of Trees. The Club helped the office staff by putting 2 cent stamps on envelops and took a field trip to Arnold's Wildlife. Future projects will include working with the Student Council to plant a tree for Earth Day in Apr and recognizing the teachers in May for Teacher Appreciation Week. The faculty advisor for the Builders Club is Michelle Hendrix Branham.

GOOD THOUGHT: "A bulldog can whip a skunk, but is it worth the fight".

CONGRATULATIONS: Our congratulations to Frank Irby on his appointment by Gov Bush to serve on a state committee for the elderly. Another fine example of our members' commitment to serve.      

CONDOLENCES: Our sincere sympathy to Mrs. Phyllis Koff (Norman's wife) at the loss of her father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! 

IMPORTANT DATES (also see Events):

Feb 2: Board Meeting (following regular meeting)

Mar 2: Board Meeting (following regular meeting)