4114 Allison Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50310

February 28, 2008

March Programs

March 6

Bill Sutton, Hardin Hilltop Wind Developer, will make a presentation about Community Wind and its successful implementation.  Bill will be introduced by Tim Hinchliff.

Greeters: Jim Wise and Arvid Bloomburg

March 13

Gary Palmer, CEO , Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino.  Gary will be introduced by John Mertz.

Greeters: Chuck Pierce and Dick Doughan

March 20

Tom Gaard will present Iowans and the Civil War Battle of Allatoona Pass.  Tom will be introduced by Gene Lucas .

Greeters: John Kuhn and Ralph Schilling

March 27

Mike Ring, Des Moines Engineer, Traffic Technology.  Mike will be introduced by Don Beck.

Greeters: Ray Maurer and Cecil Brewton

*** Board of Directors Meeting immediately following regular club meeting. ***

April 3

Carolyn Heising, Iowa State University Professor, Nuclear Power Generation.  Carolyn will be introduced

by Jack Jones.

Greeters: Dick Follis and Dean McClaflin

 Bulletin Board

1. Golden K Kiwanis Club members exceeded our goal of $5000 to again send a group of Findley and Capitol View students to the Des Moines YMCA Camp this summer.  More than $5400 has been pledged and will be used to send 13 kids to camp.  Thanks to all volunteer contributors who helped by supporting this worthy cause.  In addition, we have provided funds to help send a group of Findley kids to Environmental Camp and we are discussing a similar program at Capitol View School . 
2. Roger Hudson reports that 100% of our 1st quarter 2008 dues have been paid by mid-February.  No wonder Roger has such a big smile currently.
3. The Kiwanis Club of Johnston is having its annual Pancake Breakfast at the Wallace Elementary School , 6510 N.W. 62nd Street , Johnston , on Saturday, March 8.  The cost is $5.00 and covers all the pancakes you can eat.  In addition, they will be serving sausage, scrambled eggs, orange juice, coffee and milk.  Children 6 years and under are free and balloons will also be provided.
4. The N.W. Kiwanis Club is sponsoring their traditional Maundy Thursday breakfast at Westminster Church at 7:00 am on Thursday, March 20.  Price is $7.00.  All Golden K members are invited to attend prior to our regular club meeting on March 20.

Notes of Interest

• Bob Lenc died Tuesday, February 15, at Taylor House Hospice fillowing a lengthy illness.
• Tom Stokes is currently at Younkers Rehabilitation Center .  Best wishes to Tom.
• Bill Henderson had hip replacement surgery in January and is back attending meetings.  Glad to see you back, Bill.
• Dean Wright continues in his recovery efforts following radiation treatment.  We all send our best wishes to Dean.
• Don Steffensen, and his wife, Barbara, are both dealing with serious illnesses at the same time.  What a challenge that must be!  Good luck to both Don and Barbara.
• Harold Rathert has been moved to Younkers Rehabilitation Center following additional back surgery on January 30. 
• Irv Steinberg is back attending meetings after suffering a stroke.  Welcome back, Irv.
• Hermann Langweg recently completed all tests and became a U.S. citizen.  Congratulations, Hermann.

         February 2008

         Reporter: Wayne Adair