4114 Allison Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50310

August 30, 2007

September Programs

September 6

Edith Munro , Communications Director, Iowa Corn Growers Association. Edith will be introduced by Paul Joslin.

Greeters : John Kuhn and Ralph Schilling.

September 13

Big Game Countdown, Iowa vs Iowa State,   Jay Chapman, President Greater Des Moines Cyclone Club.

and Joe Chmelka, President Polk County I Club. Coin Toss, Tim Neumann, Big 12 Conference Football Official. Countdown participants will be introduced by Don Neumann.

Greeters: Cecil Brewton and Ray Maurer.

September 20

John Karras, Des Moines Register - RAGBRAI..  John will be introduced by John Freeland.

Greeters: Richard Follis and Dean McClafin.

September 27

Randy Duncan, U of I All American Quarterback and Des Moines attorney. Randy will be introduced by Jim Lawless.

Greeters: Norman Huitt and Emmett Miller.

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

October 4

Bill Rose, Golf Professional, Iowa Golf Hall of Fame. Bill will be introduced by Ray Maurer.

Greeters: Arvid Bloomburg and Dick Young.

 Bulletin Board

  1.  Area Kiwanis activities:

•   Polk City K Club beef BBQ dinner - September 8, 4:30 to 7:00 pm, Polk City
•   Merle Hay - Urbandale K Club golf fund raiser for Special Olympics - September 14, 9:00 am, Jester Park Golf Course, best shot format, $65 per player.

  2.  Golden K Youth Volunteer Mentor Program still has openings for mentors to participate at both Findley and          Capitol View Schools. If you are interested in participating approximately one to two hours per week contact Don Neumann (PH: 334-7277), committee chairperson.  This is an outstanding service.

  3.  Entertainment Books will be on sale beginning August 30. The price this year will again be $20 per book. Golden   K receives 20% of the proceeds if sales are 0 to 66 books. If we sell 67 or more books our participation jumps to 50% of the proceeds. If you don't wish to use coupons, how about contributing $6 to the club in lieu of buying a book?

  4.   Kiwanis Pancake Festival will be Saturday, October 20.  Please be sure to sell or purchase your allotted tickets and volunteer to help with setup on Friday, October 19 or with the festival on Saturday, October 20.

Notes of Interest

1. Bob Dieseth died August 4 following a lengthy battle with cancer. We extend our sympathy and best wishes to Bob's family.
2. Dean Wright has been undergoing five weeks of cancer treatment radiation. Best wishes to Dean for a complete and rapid recovery.
3. Paul Joslin (heart problem), Don Moon (surgery), and Lou Smith (surgery) are all recuperating from recent physical problems and are now back attending club meetings. We are glad to see all three doing well and attending meetings again.
4. Stan Johnson, Past Golden K mmber died recently. We extend our sympathy and best wishes to his family.

August 2007

         Reporter: Wayne Adair