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Club Handbook

2018-2019

Mark Meyer

Our 48th President

Kids Need Kiwanis

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Our Motto: ”Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.”

What is Kiwanis?

Kiwanis International was founded in 1915 by a group of businessmen in Detroit, Michigan, USA. The

organization was originally called the Supreme Lodge Benevolent Order of Brothers, but changed its

name to Kiwanis a year later.

The name "Kiwanis" was coined from an expression in an American Indian language of the Detroit area,

"Nunc Kee-wanis," which means, "we trade." In 1920, the motto of Kiwanis became “We Build.” It

remained the motto until 2005, when members voted to change it to “serving the children of the world.”

In the early years, members focused on business networking but in 1919, the organization changed its

focus to service—specifically service to children.

Kiwanis became an international organization with the founding of the Kiwanis Club of Hamilton,

Ontario, Canada, in 1916. Kiwanis clubs formed in communities across the United States and Canada

until the 1960s when worldwide expansion was approved. Another historical event took place in 1987

when Kiwanis International ended a 72-year men-only tradition to let its 8,200 clubs admit women.

Today, Kiwanis clubs are helping children thrive, prosper and grow in nearly 80 nations and geographic

locations.

All people are welcome to participate in the Kiwanis movement of improving communities for children.

In 1987, women were invited to join. In 2008, delegates approved a resolution that calls for Kiwanis clubs

to celebrate and foster inclusiveness.

At the 1924 convention in Denver, Colorado, the delegates approved the following

“objects of Kiwanis.” These have remain unchanged to this date.

OBJECTS OF KIWANIS

To give primacy to the human and spiritual rather than to the material values of life.

To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships.

To promote the adoption and the application of higher social, business and professional

standards.

To develop by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive and serviceable

citizenship.

To provide through Kiwanis clubs a practical means to form enduring friendships, to

render altruistic service and to build better communities.

To cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism

which make possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism and goodwill.

NEBRASKA – IOWA DISTRICT KIWANIS Leadership Directory 2018-2019

NE-IA District Governor ............ Sue Waldren 7311 Ivy Lane ....................... Lincoln, NE 68507-2758

Res (402) 499-8595 [email protected]

NE-IA Dist. Past Governor ............... Jan Burch 1621 Green Branch Circle, W. Des Moines, IA 50265

(515) 457-7691 ......................... [email protected]

NE-IA Dist. Governor Elect .... Lenora Hannah 5835 S. 91st. ST. Lincoln, NE 68526

(402) 416-0432 [email protected]

NE-IA District Vice Gov. Curt Reis 1207 Poplar Lane Storm Lake, IA 50588


Division 2 Lt. Governor Scott Meier PO Box 393 Badger, IA 50516


District Secretary Amber Patterson 2144 South 13th Street Lincoln, NE 68502

Office (402) 505-1812

[email protected]

Kiwanis International – North American

Service Center 3636 Woodview Trace

Indianapolis, IN 46268-3196

1-800-KIWANIS OR 1-800-549-2647

District Website https://ne-ia.portalbuzz.com Kiwanis International Website www.kiwanis.org

Morwens Kiwanis Website www.algonakiwanis.org

Morwens Kiwanis Facebook – search for “Algona Morwens Kiwanis”

DIVISION 2 CLUB MEETING

PLACES and TIMES and LEADERSHIP

Algona Noon Senior Citizen Center Thursday 12:00 Noon K01244 Pres. Rev. Dr. Loren Shellabarger (515) 395-3003 ... email [email protected]

Sec. Ray Nielsen (515) 295-5006 email: [email protected]

Website Address: www.algonanoonkiwanis.org

Algona Morwens Chrome Country Inn Wednesday 7:00 AM K06860 Pres. Mark Meyer C (515) 200-9016 email [email protected]

Sec. Rick Murphy H (515) 295-5819 email [email protected]

Algona Aktion Club First United Methodist Church 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 5:00 PM D0081

Fort Dodge Noon Pizza Ranch Tuesday 12:00 Noon Pres. Mike Biedenfield (515) 576-5111 ... email: [email protected]

1461 Circle Drive. Manson, IA 50363

Sec. Janelle Cravens C (515) 571-5353 email [email protected]

Fort Dodge Golden K Friendship Haven Celebration Center Wednesday 9:30 AM K11544 Pres. Robert Singer (515) 573-5312 email: [email protected]

Sec. Doug Conrad (515) 408-6565 email: [email protected]

Humboldt Miller’s Landing Monday 7:00 AM Seven O’Clockers Pres. Mike Worthington Res. (515)332-1750 email:[email protected]

K07333 2014 W. River Dr. Humboldt, IA 50548

Sec. Bruce Gunderson (515) 332-1225 email: [email protected]

Humboldt Aktion Club Faith United Methodist Church 2nd and 4th. Tuesdays 5:00 PM

Humboldt Noon Vinny’s BBQ Dakota City Monday 12:00 Noon 4th. Monday of the month the club meets at 6:00 pm at Vinny’s K05546 Pres. Tyler Baxter (319) 360-1138 email: [email protected]

Sec. Kent Thompson (515) 890-9993 email: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


https://ne-ia.portalbuzz.com/

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2018 - 2019 ALGONA MORWENS KIWANIS OFFICERS

PRESIDENT ............................... Mark Meyer

Immediate Past President ............... Lynn Kueck

President Elect ............................. Rodney Davis

First Vice President .................... Stacey Carlson

Secretary ....................................... Rick Murphy

Treasurer .................................. Jennifer Penning

BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Board of Directors meets the last Friday of each month at 7:00AM at the Chrome Country Inn. All elected officers are

voting members of the Board of Directors as is the immediate Past President. All other members are welcome to attend.

Attending the meeting counts as a make up for missed meetings.

Term expiring Sept 30, 2019 Term expiring Sept. 30, 2020 Kevin Benschoter Stacey Carlson

Jim Gale Jen Carr

Harley Kohlhaas Bob Jennings

Mike Nerison Walter Reemtsma

FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS OF MEMBERSHIP

I. To Kiwanis International QUARTERLY ANNUALLY

a) Membership Dues ......................................................... $13.00 ...................... $52.00 (Rev 10-1-2015)

b) Kiwanis Magazine ........................................................... $2.00 ........................... $8.00

c) Insurance (Liability and Directors & Officers Ins.) ........ $4.25 ......................... $17.00

(D & O Insurance new 10-1-2014)

II. To The Nebraska-Iowa Kiwanis District

A) Annual Dues .................................................................... $6.25 ......................... $25.00

III. To The Local Morwens Kiwanis ................................................... $8.50 ......................... $34.00

TOTAL DUES (International/District/Local) ............... $34.00 ....................... $136.00

DUES BILLING: The total dues are billed quarterly at the rate of $34.00 per quarter. Billing dates are October 1,

January 1, April 1, and July 1. Billing for the dues is for the quarter following. Members have the option of annual billing

(Rev. Oct 2017). All bills are due immediately upon receipt of the billing.

MEALS BILLING: Meals are billed for the previous quarter to reflect the actual cost of meals eaten. Morwens members

enjoy a choice of meals. The most common is to order the “Chrome Special.”

The Chrome Special ............. $5.00

Beverage only ...................... $1.50

Oatmeal ................................ $5.00 (Billed whether at the meeting or not – not available to guests.)

Meals other than oatmeal are billed only for the actual meals (coffee) consumed. Meal choice may be changed only at the

beginning of each quarter by notifying the treasurer, Jennifer Penning.

NEW MEMBER FEES: The Morwens Board of Directors has voted to absorb all International and District New Member

Fees. Hopefully, this will encourage new members to join.

Note: New in the 2000-2001 Kiwanis year, if both spouses are members, they may choose to receive (and be billed for)

only one Kiwanis magazine. Secretary Rick Murphy must be notified in August if this is desired.

MEETING PLACE

The Algona Morwens Kiwanis Club meets each Wednesday at 7:00 AM at the Chrome County Inn.

Club Chartered October 1, 1971 K06860

“Morwens” means “Early Morning” in Old English.

PROGRAM / GREETER SCHEDULE

PROGRAM COMMITTEE – Pres. Elect Rodney Davis – assisted by Vice Pres. Stacey

Carlson Since the beginning of the Morwens Club each member has been responsible to

provide a program on a rotation basis. Some may choose to provide a program themselves while

most will bring someone from the community to share their knowledge, experiences, etc. This

method provides diversity of program content. The member arranging for the program also

is responsible for the prayer of the day. NOTE: Please make every effort to locate and line

up a program when you are scheduled. It is entirely OK to switch with another member if you

have a specific date you would like to have for your program date. If you need assistance in

locating a program, contact the President or a member of the Program Committee listed above.

The board encourages committee chairs to convene periodic committee meetings outside regular

Morwens meeting dates. Seven a.m. seems to work well. Please let the President know when

you are meeting.

DATE PROGRAM GREETER October 3 (President’s Day) President Mark Meyer Gene Will October 10 Gene Will Kevin Benschoter

October 17 Kevin Benschoter Jon Bond

October 24 Jon Bond Stacey Carlson

October 31 Human & Sp. Values Clergy Appreciation Mark Holmer

November 7 Stacey Carlson Jen Carr

November 14 Jen Carr Scott Curtis

November 21 Scott Curtis Rodney Davis

November 28 Rodney Davis Jim Gale

December 5 Jim Gale Don Heupel

December 12 Don Heupel Sue Hobson

December 19 Sue Hobson Mark Holmer

December 26 Mark Holmer Bob Jennings

January 2 Bob Jennings Lori Jorgenson

January 9 Lori Jorgenson Alan Klepper

January 16 Alan Klepper Harley Kohlhaas

January 23 Harley Kohlhaas Steve Kollasch

January 30 Steve Kollasch Lynn Kueck

February 6 Lynn Kueck Becky Kuper

February 13 Becky Kuper Steve Larson

February 20 Steve Larson

February 27 Mid-year Convention Report Frank Merrill

March 6 Frank Merrill Mark Meyer

March 13 Mark Meyer Rick Murphy

March 20 Rick Murphy March 27 Howard Omdahl ANNUAL CLUB AUCTION Conley Nelson

April 3 Conley Nelson Mike Nerison

April 10 Mike Nerison Howard Omdahl

April 17 (Annual Club Meeting) Election of officers for 2019-2020 yr.

Howard Omdahl Jennifer Penning

April 24 Jennifer Penning Walt Reemtsma

May 1 Walt Reemtsma Steve Richards

May 8 Steve Richards Jim Sprout

May 15 Jim Sprout Theresa Waechter

May 22 Theresa Waechter Jake Walker

May 29 Jake Walker Gene Will

June 5 Gene Will Kevin Benschoter

June 12 Kevin Benschoter Jon Bond

DATE PROGRAM GREETER

June 19 Jon Bond Stacey Carlson

June 26 Stacey Carlson

July 3 International Convention Report Jen Carr

July 10 Jen Carr Scott Curtis

July 17 Scott Curtis Rodney Davis

July 24 Rodney Davis Jim Gale

July 31 Jim Gale Don Heupel

August 7 Don Heupel August 14 District Convention Report Sue Hobson

August 21 Sue Hobson Mark Holmer

August 28 Mark Holmer Bob Jennings

September 4 Bob Jennings Lori Jorgenson

September 11 Lori Jorgenson Alan Klepper

September 18 Alan Klepper Mark Meyer September 25 Past President’s Day – Mark Meyer Rodney Davis October 2 President’s Day – Rodney Davis Harley Kohlhaas

October 9 Harley Kohlhaas Steve Kollasch

October16 Steve Kollasch Lynn Kueck

October 23 Lynn Kueck Becky Kuper

October 30 Human & Sp.Val. Clergy Appreciation Mark Holmer

November 6 Becky Kuper Steve Larson

FUTURE KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS

2019 June 27-30 – Orlando, FL...............................................................Governor Sue Waldren

2020 June 18-21 – Indianapolis, IN .........................................Governor Elect Lenora Hannah

2021 June 24-27 – Salt Lake City, UT …………………………………….………Vice Governor Curt Reis

HIXSON FELLOWSHIP AWARD: Morwens Members may secure this award with a $1,000 contribution. The

George F. Hixson Fellowship was established in 1983 to honor the first president of Kiwanis International.

Contributions to this fellowship are designated to the Foundation Endowment Fund. Members may attain this honor

by their contribution of $1000.00 to the International Foundation.

KIWANIAN OF THE YEAR

Net proceeds from the “Wheel Drawing” are used annually to purchase a Zeller for the Kiwanian of the Year. This

honor is extended to a member who has provided outstanding service. The selection is by a committee of four prior

winners and club secretary with the club treasurer acting as facilitator. Beginning with the 2011-2012 year the

recipient will be awarded a Walter Zeller medallion in support of the Foundation The Eliminate Project. This will

continue until the end of The Eliminate Project.

Prior selections are:

1999-2000 Floyd Hutzell 2000-2001 Bill Hobson

2001-2002 Chuck Kline 2002-2003 Frank Merrill

2003-2004 Rodney Davis 2004-2005 Scott Curtis

2005-2006 Kevin Benschoter 2006-2007 Rev. Mark Holmer

2007-2008 Brian Thul 2008-2009 Lori Jorgenson

2009-2010 Rick Murphy 2010-2011 Howard Omdahl

2011-2012 Walter Reemtsma 2012-2013 Theresa Waechter

2013-2014 David Rochleau 2014-2015 Susan Hobson

2015-2016 Bob Jennings 2016-2017 Becky Kuper

2017-2018 Don Heupel 2018-2019

Photo: At left is the American Flag at the Algona Model Race Car Assn. circle

track at the Kossuth Co. Fairgrounds. This 15 ft. Flag pole was donated by the

Morwens Kiwanis in 2016.

ALGONA MORWENS KIWANIS

SCHEDULE OF SERVICE ACTIVITIES 2018 - 2019 MONTH ACTIVITY Activity

Leader

Oct./Nov. Dictionary Distribution Jim Gale

October Hwy 18 Ditch Clean Up Don Heupel

October Book Fair – All community Elementary Mike Nerison (Morwens financial Support)

October 5 Tornado Alley Run Lynn Kueck

October 5 Band Day Float Rick Murphy

Oct. 12-13 Aktion Kiwanis Peanut Day Rev. Mark Holmer

October 20 Dave Rochleau Pumpkin Decorating Howard Omdahl, Theresa Waechter

October 27 Kiwanis One Day Lynn Kueck October 31 Prayer Breakfast/Clergy Appreciation Spiritual Aims Committee

November Food Pantry Donation (Chrome) Board of Directors

Nov. 9-11 Key Leader

Nov.26 Tacos For Tots/Ticket Sales Howard Omdahl

Nov 26 Live Window Greeting Becky Kuper, Rev. Mark Holmer

December Tree Lighting at Curtis Tree Scott Curtis

December Adopt-A-Family Becky Kuper

December Christmas Caroling to Care Centers Spiritual Aims Comm.

January 21 104th Birthday of Kiwanis First Kiwanis Meeting Jan. 21, 1915 – Detroit, Michigan

April Hwy 18 Ditch Clean Up Don Heupel

April Bicycle Helmet Presentation – 3rd. Grade Rodney Davis

April Camp OK Selection Reemtsma, Waechter

April City Wide Cleanup Lynn Kueck

May Bicycle Rodeo (With Noon Club) Rodney Davis

June 2 Fishing Derby Theresa Waechter,

July 7 Founders Day Talent Show Lynn Kueck

August Kossuth Co. Fair Bingo

August 5th Annual Aktion Club Olympics Rev. Mark Holmer,

All Year Red Barrel Project – Fareway & Hy Vee Bob Jennings, Rodney Davis

SCHEDULE OF FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES MONTH ACTIVITY CHAIR

September Iowa/IA State Sports Raffle Mark Meyer

October World Series Sports Raffle Mark Meyer

November Christmas Wreath Sales Mike Nerison

January NFL Sports Raffle Mark Meyer

February Spaghetti Supper Becky Kuper

March Final 4 Sports Raffle Mark Meyer

April Club Auction Howard Omdahl

May 8th Annual Duck Derby Mark Meyer

July ABATE Omelet Breakfast Howard Omdahl, Walt Reemtsma

SOME SPECIFICS Kiwanis is a service organization - not a social club, although enduring friendships are created through the Kiwanis spirit of fellowship that comes from mutual effort devoted to great and useful ends. Kiwanis is often a public forum-but never a political circle. Meeting programs frequently provide platforms for the balanced, and impartial, presentation of public issues of interest to the members and the community. Kiwanis makes its activities known. It is not a secret society. There are no private rituals. Public awareness of Kiwanis activities is sought because it increases support for Kiwanis service efforts.

Kiwanis fosters principles of good citizenship and human values - it does not prescribe a way of life for others.

And Finally - the actions of each club are guided by the needs of its own locality. Kiwanis does not impose programs

upon its clubs or members.

MORWENS KIWANIS COMMITTEES 2018 – 2019 Revised as of October 1, 2016

NOTE: The Club President will be an Ex-Officio member of all committees. Please let the President know when your

committee is meeting so he/she may have input and keep up and assist in coordinating activities of the club.

SUPPLY STORAGE: Storage of event materials is held in the upper level of Algona Hearing Center. Contact Mike

Nerison for access. Committee chairs will need to see what is remaining from the prior year’s event. After the event, see

that all left over supplies are returned to storage.

EVENT HISTORICAL INFORMATION: Rick Murphy maintains historical information on most events. Check with

him during event planning to obtain a copy.

YCPO (Young Children Priority One : This is an ongoing service program of Kiwanis International, addressing the

needs of children prenatal through age five. All clubs are urged to carry out at least two projects each year – one addressing

a local children’s need, and another at the choice of the committee and club.

YOUTH SERVICES COMMITTEE: This committee is responsible for projects to help children and youth. In some

cases, another committee will take part of this responsibility. For instance, the Young Children: Priority One focuses on

specific needs of young children each year. This still leaves a wide range of projects available to the youth Services

Committee. Activities in the past have included pumpkin decorating and fishing derby.

Pumpkin Decorating Chair:……………… Howard Omdahl, Theresa Waechter,

Jon Bond, Bob Jennings, Mark Holmer, Becky Kuper, Lynn

Kueck, Gene Will

Dictionary Distribution Chair:........... Jim Gale, Rev Mark Holmer, Dr. Steve Richards, Gene Will

Cap & Mittens Chair: ........................ Kevin Benschoter, Jake Walker

Taco for Tots Chair: .......................... Howard Omdahl, Stacey Carlson, Scott Curtis, Jim Gale,

Harley Kohlhaas, Mark Meyer, Steve Richards, Theresa

Waechter, Gene Will

Adopt A Family Christmas Chair: ..... Becky Kuper, Harley Kohlhaas

Bicycle Helmet & Rodeo Chair: ........ Rodney Davis, Stacey Carlson, Jen Carr, Mark Holmer, Bob

Jennings, Mike Nerison, Steve Richards, Gene Will

Fishing Derby Chair:………………………. Theresa Waechter,

Don Heupel, Bob Jennings, Lori Jorgenson, Becky Kuper, Frank

Merrill, Mark Meyer, Mike Nerison, Howard Omdahl, Gene Will

Founder’s Day Talent Show Chair:... Lynn Kueck, Jen Carr, Mark Holmer, Lori Jorgenson,

Rick Murphy, Howard Omdahl

CLUB MEETINGS AND PROGRAMS: The weekly meetings of the Morwens Kiwanis Club involves fellowship, education, and

inspiration. Therefore the weekly meeting is a most important aspect of the total Kiwanis program and must be planned carefully so that

it leaves a favorable impression on all in attendance. This committee shall be responsible for the opening with a prayer, the Pledge of

Allegiance, and the singing of “America.” All meetings shall include an appropriate program (taking note of periodic Kiwanis

International emphases) and department of members. All concerns relating to the weekly meetings of the club are the responsibility of

the Club Meetings and Programs Committee. The chairperson of this committee shall contact the member in charge of the individual

program during the days prior to the meeting to check to be certain a program is being planned. This committee shall be responsible to

weekly prepare the meeting place. This includes banner placement, setting up the podium, badges, etc. All items shall be returned to

storage after the meeting.

CHAIRPERSON: Pres Elect – Rodney Davis, Vice President – Stacey Carlson

Club Facility Coordinator ............Gene Will

Pig Herdsman ............................... Frank Merrill

Good Humor Man ......................... Kevin Benschoter, Jake Walker

Song Leaders .................................Rev. Mark Holmer, Jim Sprout

CAMP OK: The Morwens Kiwanis Club has invested sufficient funds in the NE-IA District Foundation to allow the

Morwens to have one “endowed” camper ship in the District Camp OK. This endowment has been secured as a memorial

to our charter member Edgar Meyer. The Morwens will sponsor the student from O.B. Laing Middle School. (The Noon

Club will sponsor the student from Seton.) The Morwens will provide basic transportation costs for the parents to take and

pick up the camper from the camp site. This committee will coordinate financial arrangements along with the selection

procedures.

KEY LEADER, a program sponsored by Kiwanis International, is designed to inspire young people to achieve their

personal best through service leadership. The program is grounded on the objects and core values of the Kiwanis

International Family Organizations.

Camp OK Chair: ................. Walt Reemtsma, Don Heupel -travel (Camp OK)

Key Leader Chair: ............... Rodney Davis

PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE: The Public Relations Committee shall keep the purposes and projects of

Kiwanis visible in the community. This committee will notify the newspaper and radio station of major events and prepare

press releases to promote Kiwanis. The committee will work with the Noon Kiwanis to promote Kiwanis in the

community. Materials to assist in this endeavor are available from Kiwanis International. This committee also is

responsible to maintain the club website – www.algonakiwanis.org – Jon Bond, System Administrator.

Chairperson: RADIO/Newspaper: Bob Jennings

Website Newsletter: Theresa Waechter

Facebook Administrator: Bob Jennings

Website Administrator: Bob Jennings

HUMAN AND SPIRITUAL VALUES: Any project that encourages the human and spiritual, rather than the material

values of life is appropriate for the Spiritual Aims Committee. Activities can be as diverse as birthday parties at the

nursing homes and support of counseling centers for bereaved parents. This committee shall take nominations andselect

a club “Layperson Of The Year”. The winning nominee shall be forwarded to the District. These projects should be non-

denominational. Typical projects of this committee in the past have included a prayer breakfast, pastors’ appreciation

breakfast, and church attendance emphasis month during the church season of LENT.

Lay Person of Year ............................Rev. Mark Holmer

Clergy Appreciation Breakfast ..........Rev. Mark Holmer

INTERCLUBBING: This is a method of gaining new ideas for our club meetings and projects. Points are awarded for

each member/mile traveled. It is encouraged that all clubs interclub with all other clubs in the division. A minimum of four

members are required for an official interclub.

CHAIRPERSON :Rick Murphy Kevin Benschoter, Don Heupel, Bob Jennings, Becky Kuper, Mark.

Holmer, Frank Merrill, Howard Omdahl, Jim Sprout

COMMUNITY SERVICES: This committee is responsible for all projects to improve the community or assist the

general population. This wide range of responsibility includes: assisting handicapped persons, supporting culturalactivities

and institutions, safety education and crime prevention, health education, community beautification, helping elderly

citizens, and support for agriculture. This committee is responsible for our club’s participation with the DOT Highway

Beautification Project in cleaning the 2 miles of the road ditch immediately West of the Hwy. 18/169 intersection. This

shall be done twice each year.

Tornado Alley Run Chair: ...........Lynn Kueck

Kevin Benschoter, Stacey Carlson, Jen Carr, Don Christensen, Jim Gale, Don

Heupel, Mark Holmer, Frank Merrill, Rick Murphy, Howard Omdahl, Gene Will

Band Day Float Chair:................Rick Murphy, Jon Bond, Mark Meyer

DOT Highway Chair:……………….. Don Heupel, Jon Bond, Stacey Carlson, Mark Holmer, Mark Meyer, Rick

Murphy, Mike Nerison, Howard Omdahl, Theresa Waechter, Gene Will

County Fair Bingo Chair: ...........Kevin Benschoter, Stacey Carlson, Jim Gale, Mark Holmer,

Mark Meyer, Dr. Steve Richards, Theresa Waechter, Gene Will

Red Barrel Project.......................Bob Jennings,

Friends of Kiwanis.......................Kevin Benschoter, Jon Bond, Rodney Davis, Bob Jennings

MEMBERSHIP GROWTH: This committee has five basic responsibilities: to bring new members into the

club, to minimize voluntary deletions of current members (membership conservation or retention), to motivate

members to attend club meetings regularly, to inform all members, especially new members, about Kiwanis and

its purposes, and to receive new members into the club (induction ceremony). In addition, this committee will

manage a list of potential members.

CHAIRPERSON: Scott Curtis, Rodney Davis, Mark Holmer, Bob Jennings, Howard Omdahl,

http://www.algonakiwanis.org/

FUND RAISING: This committee shall suggest and evaluate fundraising projects for the club’s administrative

year. They shall also arrange for a chairperson for each fundraising effort. They shall advise the Board of

Directors of fundraising events that may be added or deleted from the club’s fundraising schedule. SUPER COMMITTEE Chair: Rodney Davis, Scott Curtis, Harley Kohlhaas, Conley Nelson

Howard Omdahl

ABATE Omelet Breakfast Chair:.Walt Reemtsma, Howard Omdahl, Jen Carr, Jim Gale, Don Heupel,

Harley Kohlhaas, Frank Merrill, Theresa Waechter, Gene Will

Duck Drop Raffle Chair: ............Mark Meyer, Rev. Mark Holmer, Jen Carr, Scott Curtis, Lynn Kueck,

Rick Murphy, Conley Nelson, Mike Nerison, Howard Omdahl, Jake

Walker

Spaghetti Supper Chair:............. Becky Kuper, Stacy Carlson, Don Heupel, Bob Jennings,

Lori Jorgenson, Dr. Al Klepper, Harley Kohlhaas, Mark Meyer,

Howard Omdahl, Walt Reemtsma, Dr. Steve Richards, Theresa

Waechter, Gene Will

Christmas Wreaths Chair:……….Mike Nerison, Jen Carr, Don Heupel, Sue Hobson, Rick Murphy,

Theresa Waechter

Flag Pole Chair:........................ Rick Murphy, Kevin Benschoter, Rodney Davis, Don Heupel,

Mark Meyer, Mike Nerison, Gene Will

Lynn Kueck – order, store inventory and keep records)

Sports Raffle Chair:................... Mark Meyer

SAFETY COORDINATOR: This person shall examine all club activities and work with each committee to

determine the safety of the members and participants. This person shall be responsible to make

recommendations to assure a safe environment is present at all club activities. Howard is also the NE-IA District

Risk Coordinator.

CHAIRPERSON: ........................... Howard Omdahl

Kiwanis One Day chair: Lynn Kueck, – Rick Murphy, Mike Nerison, Howard Omdahl, Theresa Waechter

AKTION CLUB ADVISORS/COORDINATORS: This committee will be responsible to coordinate with the

official Aktion Club Advisors of the Morwens, Noon Kiwanis and Golden K Kiwanis and the Aktion Club.

They shall be responsible to assist in program and activity planning and scheduling Kiwanis sponsors to attend

the Aktion Club meetings. The Algona Aktion Club meets on the First and Third Tuesday of each month at the

First United Methodist Church – Algona

Club Advisor: Rev. Mark Holmer

CLUB FINANCIAL AUDITOR: Mike Nerison CLUB HISTORIAN: Rick Murphy This Committee is charged with the task of organizing and making

plans for continued organization of the club historical documents and records.

HERITAGE AWARD – Rev. Mark Holmer

(Meets with other clubs and Chamber to determine Annual Heritage Award given at Founders Day.)

THE ELIMINATE PROJECT Chairperson: Scott Curtis –Mark Holmer

WEEKLY DRAWING – The Morwens Kiwanis Club shall hold a weekly ‘drawing.” Each member present

shall have an “opportunity” to purchase a $1.00 token. The winner shall receive a minimum of $5 from the

“pot” which builds by $5 increments each week until won at which time the pot goes back to $5. These funds

will be used to purchase a Walter Zeller award for the annual Morwens Kiwanian of the Year. This is

purchased at a cost of $1,250 with funds going to The Eliminate Project. Additional funds raised over this

amount shall be held by the club to assist with club administrative expenses such as member support to attend

the International Convention.

The Eliminate Project

With The Eliminate Project, Kiwanis International and UNICEF have joined forces to eliminate maternal and neonatal

tetanus. This deadly disease steals the lives of nearly 60,000 innocent babies and a significant number of women each

year. The effects of the disease are excruciating — tiny newborns suffer repeated, painful convulsions and extreme

sensitivity to light and touch.

To eliminate MNT from the Earth, more than 100 million mothers and their future babies must be immunized. This

requires vaccines, syringes, safe storage, transportation, thousands of skilled staff and more. It will take US$110 million

— and the dedicated work of UNICEF and every member of the Kiwanis family.

Kiwanis and UNICEF joined forces to tackle iodine deficiency disorders, achieving one of the most significant public

health successes of the 20th century. Now, they are eliminating MNT from the face of the Earth. And in doing so, the

project will reach the poorest, most neglected mothers and babies with additional lifesaving health care. The end of

this one disease means the beginning of better health for so many families.

The Morwens have voted to be a “MODEL CLUB” with The Eliminate project. This is a $35,250

commitment to be fulfilled in five years – starting with the 2013-2014 Kiwanis Year.

Total Club/Member Participation to date:

2011-2012 $8,237.67 21 members also have Zeller’s at $1,250 each

2012-2013 $7,532.00

2013-2014 $5,503.22

2014-2015 $7,362.81

2015-2016 $1,685.94

2016-2017 $2,250.00

2017-2018 $1,704.00

TOTAL TO DATE: $34,275.64 TOTAL CONTRIBUTION CREDITED TOWARDS MODEL CLUB:

Total Remaining to complete Pledge: $974.36

See Treasurer Jennifer Penning for detailed record of The Eliminate Project gifts.

As of August 30, 2018, The Eliminate Project has raised US$110,000,000 in total funds (cash and pledges;

US$474.00 per member average).

Total paid gifts: US$82,522,959 (75 percent of our fundraising goal)

Forty-five countries have eliminated maternal and neonatal tetanus with only 14 remaining.

Morwens work at the District Level

Rev. Mark Holmer ..................Chair Past Lt. Governors Association

Rev. Mark Holmer...................Regional Chair – Eliminate Project

Rev. Mark Holmer...................Chair Human & Spiritual Values – Layperson of the Year

Howard Omdahl .....................Chair Risk Management

Rev. Mark Holmer ..................Div. 2 Trustee, NE-IA Dist. Foundation

DATES TO GET ON YOUR CALENDAR October 2 7 .........2018 Kiwanis One Day Nov. 9-11...........2018 Key Leader – Sunstream Retreat Center, Ogden, IA

Feb. 23………….2019 District Midyear, Omaha, NE

June 27-30...........2019 International Convention in Orlando, FL

August 9-10….....2019 District Convention, Lincoln, NE

June 27-30..........2019 International Convention in Orlando, FL

June 18-21..........2020 International Convention in Indianapolis, IN

June 24-27………..2021 International Convention in Salt Lake City, UT

Club Awards - All forms available on District Website www.ne-ia.kiwanisone.org

Distinguished Club

Distinguished Member

Interclub Contest

Top Progress

Layperson of the Year (must be submitted by June 1, 2019)

All others must be submitted by November 15

Distinguished Club Criteria – 2018-2019 To be honored as a Distinguished Club the club must qualify for six of the seven items noted below. Distinguished

clubs receive: President lapel pin, Distinguished Club banner patch and certificate

Did the club have a net increase in membership? A club must be at charter strength, 15 or more members to qualify.

Did the club sponsor or co-sponsor a new Kiwanis Club? Did the club’s officers participate in Club Leadership Education?

Did the club provide service projects or programs for children in the Community?

Did the club support the Eliminate Project and or the Kiwanis International Foundation?

Did the club sponsor a Service Leadership Program?

Did your club commit to and carry out a project that is aimed at alleviating hunger in your community?

With The Eliminate Project, Kiwanis International and UNICEF have joined forces to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus. This deadly

disease steals the lives of nearly 60,000 innocent babies and a significant number of women each year. The effects of the disease are

excruciating — tiny newborns suffer repeated, painful convulsions and extreme sensitivity to light and touch.

To eliminate MNT from the Earth, more than 100 million mothers and their future babies must be immunized. This requires vaccines,

syringes, safe storage, transportation, thousands of skilled staff and more. It will take US$110 million — and the dedicated work of UNICEF

and every member of the Kiwanis family.

http://www.ne-ia.kiwanisone.org/

ALGONA MORWENS KIWANIS MEMBERSHIP ROSTER

NAME/ADDRESS EMPLOYMENT

PHONE/EMAIL BIRTHDAY SPOUSE WED ANNIV CLUB STATS

Kevin Benschoter 1308 Hwy 18 Algona 50511

Cell 515-341-1692 [email protected]

May 14 Karen April 16 Kiwanis ID: 1603030 Date Joined: 2/26/2003 Club President: 2010-2011 Years Perfect Attendance: 11

Jonathon Bond 609 Bell Court Algona 50511 Jon Bond Performance

Work 515-200-9992 Home 515-295-7871 Cell 515-320-0036 [email protected]

May 14 Wendy December 10 Kiwanis ID: 623720 Date Joined: 10/21/1997 Club President: 2006-2007 Years Perfect Attendance: 7

Stacey Carlson 525 S Minnesota Algona 50511 Kemna GM Center


August 1 Dawn December 15 Kiwanis ID: 257786 Date Joined: Club President: Years Perfect Attendance:

Jen Carr 221 E Elm Algona 50511 Algona Family YMCA


July 9 Garon July 6 Kiwanis ID: 5417696 Date Joined: 4/4/2018

Don Christensen 420 W Nebraska Algona 50511

Home 515-295-8981 [email protected]

February 22 Sandy June 6 Kiwanis ID: 1924900 Date Joined: 9/14/2004 Club President: Years Perfect Attendance:

Scott Curtis 605 E McGregor Algona 50511 Admin-Kossuth Regional Health


June 22 Sara June 23 Kiwanis ID: 905803 Date Joined: 3/29/2000 Club President: 2004-2005 Years Perfect Attendance: 10

Rodney Davis 216 South Ave West Algona 50511 Exceptional Opportunities

Work 515-395-3251 Cell 515-320-0153 [email protected]

May 15 Jean June 27 Kiwanis ID: 560314 Date Joined: 9/10/1996 Club President: 2003-2004 Years Perfect Attendance: 19

Jim Gale 527 W Overmeyer Algona 50511 Retired HS Counselor, Photographer

Home 515-295-7669 Cell 515-320-4536 [email protected]

June 9 Marilyn June 27 Kiwanis ID: 257789 Date Joined: 12/1/1986 Club President: 1990-1991 Years Perfect Attendance: 11

Donald Heupel 1311 210th St. Algona 50511 Retired – Pres. Universal Mfg Co


February 14 Janet October 19 Kiwanis ID: 257793 Date Joined: 10/1/1973 Club President: 1981-1982 Years Perfect Attendance: 39

Susan Hobson 700 S Dodge Algona 50511 Retired Store Mgr


August 3 Bill January 26 Kiwanis ID: 920713 Date Joined: 5/24/2000 Club President: 2014-2015 Years Perfect Attendance: 15

Rev. Mark Holmer 2515 E State St. Algona 50511 Pastor-St. Thomas Episcopal


July 21 Linnea July 2 Kiwanis ID: 33770 Date Joined: 6/5/1978 Club President: 2005-2006 Years Perfect Attendance: 34



Robert Jennings 107 Timberline Trail Algona 50511 Algona Municipal Utilities


April 8 Marlys November 24 Kiwanis ID: 2119770 Date Joined: 5/3/2005 Club President: 2015-2016 Years Perfect Attendance: 4

Lori Jorgenson 306 Ash Street Fenton 50539


December 20 Paul July 4 Kiwanis ID: 1595089 Date Joined: 1/25/2003 Club President: 2008-2009 Years Perfect Attendance: 5

Dr. Alan Klepper 1511 W Valleyview Dr. Algona 50511 Klepper & Trainer Optometry

Work 515-295-2196 Home 515-295-5827 [email protected]

July 2 Kirsten August 10 Kiwanis ID: 2305931 Date Joined: 2/14/2006 Club President: Years Perfect Attendance:

Harley Kohlhaas 331 N Thorington Algona 50511 Windsor Manor


June 12 Anne September 5 Kiwanis ID: 4179551 Date Joined: 3/1/2016 Club President: Years Perfect Attendance:

Steve Kollasch 302 Kossuth Whittemore 50598 Kossuth County Sheriff


December 26 Deb September 5 Kiwanis ID: 3188539 Date Joined: 9/27/2010 Club President: Years Perfect Attendance:

Lynn Kueck 509 W Overmeyer Dr. Algona 50511 Algona Mayor


September 10 Kiwanis ID: 257801 Date Joined: 8/1/1971 Club President: 72-73, 96-97, 2017-18 Years Perfect Attendance: 46

Becky Kuper 739 N Woodworth St. Algona 50511 Trends Salon


November 11 Kiwanis ID: 2981177 Date Joined: 7/13/2009 Club President: 2016-2017 Years Perfect Attendance: 4

Steve Larson PO Box 46 Livermore 50558 Train Wreck Winery


June 24 Jean December 11 Kiwanis ID: 2119648 Date Joined: 6/3/2005 Club President: Years Perfect Attendance:

Frank Merrill 215 S Putnam Algona 50511 Oakcrest Funeral Services


April 21 Carol September 5 Kiwanis ID: 257806 Date Joined: 7/17/1991 Club President: 1983-1984 Years Perfect Attendance: 34

Mark Meyer 2103 100th Ave Algona 50511 UMC Retech


November 7 Kiwanis ID: 3388346 Date Joined: 9/28/2011 Club President: 2018-2019 Years Perfect Attendance: 1

Richard Murphy 120 North Clarke Algona 50511 Oakcrest Funeral Services


May 14 Julie July 14 Kiwanis ID: 257809 Date Joined: 8/21/1984 Club President: 1993-1994 Years Perfect Attendance: 31



Conley Nelson 501 W Tietz St. Algona 50511 Murphy-Brown LLC

Work/Home 515-295-7570 Cell 712-229-8913 [email protected]

December 1 Kim July 7 Kiwanis ID: 560312 Date Joined: 9/30/1996 Club President: 1999-2000 Years Perfect Attendance: 4

Michael Nerison 703 N Thorington Algona 50511


April 24 Anne August 17 Kiwanis ID: 257810 Date Joined: 3/11/1991 Club President: 1997-1998 Years Perfect Attendance: 16

Howard Omdahl PO Box 555 Algona 50511 PMC Advantage


October 16 Sharon June 19 Kiwanis ID: 257814 Date Joined: 11/1/1972 Club President: 1977-78, 2002-2003 Years Perfect Attendance: 43

Jennifer Penning 502 N Harlan Algona 50511 Hogan Hansen


October 19 Joey December 31 Kiwanis ID: 4846666 Date Joined: 4/28/2016 Club President: Years Perfect Attendance:

Walter Reemtsma 602 N Phillips Algona 50511 Pastor-Lone Rock & Burt Presbyterian


December 6 Jan June 3 Kiwanis ID: 1618810 Date Joined: 4/30/2003 Club President: 2011-2012 Years Perfect Attendance: 12

Dr. Stephen Richards 404 E Kennedy Algona 50511 Pharmacists Mutual Insurance


October 3 Jan June 19 Kiwanis ID: 257816 Date Joined: 1/10/1990 Club President: 2009-2010 Years Perfect Attendance: 19

James Sprout 1713 E Poplar Algona 50511

Home 515-295-5138 [email protected]

December 11 Rose Kiwanis ID: 310737 Date Joined: Club President: Years Perfect Attendance:

Theresa Waechter 603 S Thorington Algona 50511 Iowa Lakes Community College


December 26 Kiwanis ID: 2119699 Date Joined: 5/3/2005 Club President: 2012-2013 Years Perfect Attendance: 12

Dr. Jacob Walker PO Box 339 Algona 50511 Walker Chiropractic & Wellness

Work 515-200-0020 Cell 515-341-2621

July 24 Rebecca Nov 26 Kiwanis ID: 3834599 Date Joined: 1/1/2013 Club President: Years Perfect Attendance:

Gene Will 109 Sunset Drive Algona 50511 Retired-Snap-On Tools


July 9 Linda July 20 Kiwanis ID: 257822 Date Joined: 8/1/1971 Club President: 1976-1977 Years Perfect Attendance: 45

Eric Wiltgen 8 Country Estates Algona 50511


August 8 Tania February 22 Kiwanis ID: 3507915 Date Joined: 12/1/2011 Club President: Years Perfect Attendance:

ADMINISTRATIVE ACCOUNT

Meyer Kueck Kueck Kuper Kuper

Beginning Balance 2,898.91 3,057.34 3,057.34 1,558.57 1,558.57

Income FY19 Budget FY18 Actual FY18 Budget FY17 Actual FY17 Budget

25 Alive Project (over) - 430.00 430.00 780.00 600.00

Annual Auction 1,000.00 982.50 1,000.00 1,185.00 1,500.00

Eliminate Project 500.00 24.00 570.00 1,233.33 750.00

Guest Meals - 5.00 15.00 15.00 20.00

Member Dues 136@33 5,440.00 4,930.00 4,760.00 5,440.75 5,712.00

Member Meals 3,500.00 3,178.75 3,200.00 4,106.50 4,600.00

Misc. Admin Inc - 30.00 - 55.00 100.00

Officer Install Meals 450.00 360.00 300.00 475.00 400.00

Pig Happy Bucks 800.00 709.50 680.00 741.00 800.00

Sports Raffles (net) 400.00 390.00 600.00 489.50 375.00

Wheel Spin (net) 500.00 402.00 600.00 584.00 900.00

Total Income 12,590.00 11,441.75 12,155.00 15,105.08 15,757.00

Expense FY19 Budget FY18 Actual FY18 Budget FY17 Actual FY17 Budget

ABATE of Iowa dues 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00

Algona Chamber dues 200.00 195.00 190.00 190.00 190.00

Club Leadership Ed. 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00

Conference (Spr/Fall) 1,000.00 - 1,000.00 565.36 1,000.00

Confernece (International) 1,000.00 1,000.00 500.00 1,000.00 1,000.00

Eliminate Project 974.36 454.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00

Friends of Kiwanis Award 50.00 - 50.00 26.40 50.00

Hixson/Bartlet/Zeller 1,250.00 1,250.00 1,250.00 1,250.00 1,250.00

Kiwanis Dues (85@40) 3,400.00 2,998.00 2,975.00 3,502.00 3,570.00

New Member Dues (75@7) 525.00 75.00 220.00 55.00 220.00

Kiwanis Insurance (17@33) - - - - -

Meeting Meals 3,500.00 3,354.50 3,200.00 4,332.00 4,750.00

Meeting Room Charges 715.00 690.00 715.00 666.25 650.00

Meeting Other Expense - 143.50 - - -

Officer Install Meals 330.00 375.57 300.00 759.60 400.00

Officer Intall Awards, Etc. 450.00 169.53 450.00 586.05 450.00

Operating Expenses 400.00 57.54 400.00 212.24 500.00

President's Discretion 400.00 472.79 400.00 149.11 400.00

Website 275.00 258.00 275.00 257.00 240.00

Misc. Admin Expenses - 26.75 - 25.00 525.00

Transfers

(1,500.00) Total Expense

14,549.36 11,600.18 13,005.00 13,156.01 16,275.00

Ending Balance

939.55 2,898.91 2,207.34 3,507.64 1,040.57

ACTIVITY ACCOUNT


Beginning Balance 6,249.23 7,357.57 7,357.57 6,103.63 6,103.63

Income

FY19 Budget FY18 Actual FY18 Budget FY17 Actual FY17 Budget

ABATE Omelet Breakfast

3,000.00 2,977.00 - 3,003.00 2,500.00

Dictionary Project

550.00 551.47 400.00 486.48 400.00

Duck Derby

8,500.00 7,154.55 4,500.00 8,724.00 8,500.00

Fair Bingo

120.00 120.82 - 113.55 150.00

Fishing Derby

200.00 200.00 - 200.00 -

Flag Poles

2,000.00 2,475.00 1,000.00 4,295.00 2,000.00

Misc Activity Income

250.00 538.95 - 221.87 175.00

Pumpkin Decorating

250.00 250.00 250.00 350.00 -

Spaghetti Supper

1,750.00 1,165.00 1,750.00 1,725.00 1,750.00

Wreath Sales

3,500.00 3,304.00 3,750.00 4,514.00 4,750.00

Total Income

20,120.00 18,736.79 11,650.00 23,632.90 20,225.00

Expense

FY19 Budget FY18 Actual FY18 Budget FY17 Actual FY17 Budget

After Prom (25 to BGHS/AHS)

50.00 - 50.00 25.00 50.00

Aktion Club Support

200.00 250.00 200.00 200.00 200.00

Aktion Club - Govnr

50.00 - - 50.00 -

Band Day

25.00 25.00 25.00 - 25.00

Bicycle Helmets

750.00 745.96 600.00 524.22 650.00

Camp OK

300.00 143.65 350.00 270.00 425.00

Dictionary Project

864.00 780.00 660.00 774.37 660.00

Algona Ed Fair

200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00

BG Ed Fair

- - - - 100.00

Fair Trophy

25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00

Fishing Derby

500.00 391.00 750.00 570.37 500.00

Free Movie Events

325.00 325.00 325.00 359.68 325.00

Frostbite Olympics

- - 100.00 100.00 250.00

Key Leader

- - - 250.00 350.00

Koss Connections Golf

250.00 250.00 250.00 250.00 250.00

Pheasants Forever

50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00

Pumpkin Decorating

320.54 153.30 500.00 443.18 600.00

Boy Scouts

100.00 - 50.00 50.00 50.00

Girl Scouts

- - 50.00 - 100.00

YMCA Banner

1,500.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00

Misc. Youth Service

100.00 100.00 - 114.57 100.00

Book Fairs

- - - 300.00 300.00

Caps & Mittens

311.00 (111.00) 200.00 - 250.00

Children's Library

100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00

Down Syndrome Buddy Walk

- - - 60.00 60.00

Friends of the Library

25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00

Stuff the Trailer

200.00 100.00 100.00 200.00 200.00

Santa's Family Wrkshp

150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00

1,000 Lights of Hope - Tree

175.00 175.00 175.00 175.00 175.00

Fair Bingo

120.00 120.75 - 113.50 150.00

4th of July Talent Show

500.00 184.68 300.00 290.00 500.00

Koss Co Concert Series

50.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00

Tornado Alley Run

175.00 340.17 175.00 156.48 150.00

Kiwanis Parade Float

500.00 - - - 50.00

Misc. Community Services

600.00 - - 402.24 150.00

Care Centers Christmas

100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00

Christmas Adopt-a-Family

500.00 444.03 500.00 418.25 500.00

Clergy Appreciation Day

50.00 - 50.00 50.00 50.00

ACTIVITY ACCOUNT (cont)


Expense FY19 Budget FY18 Actual FY18 Budget FY17 Actual FY17 Budget

Kiwanis District Foundation 200.00 200.00 200.00 300.00 300.00

Kiwanis International Fdtn 330.00 300.00 300.00 300.00 300.00

Duck Derby 2,700.00 2,688.98 3,000.00 2,679.08 2,800.00

- Duck Derby to Library 2,500.00 2,500.00 - - -

Flag Poles

1,125.00 1,305.39 2,500.00 2,498.58 750.00

Kiwanis Insurance

680.00 595.00 595.00 714.00 714.00

Spaghetti Supper

1,000.00 852.77 1,000.00 1,013.81 1,000.00

Wreath Sales

1,800.00 2,967.59 2,500.00 2,926.54 2,800.00

Ended programs

- - - 80.00 600.00

Misc. Activity Expense

- - - 142.49 200.00

Transfers

- - - 1,500.00 -

Total Expense

21,675.54 19,845.13 17,455.00 22,378.96 20,584.00

Ending Balance

4,693.69 6,249.23 1,552.57 7,357.57 5,744.63

NET PROFITS

Spaghetti Supper net profit

750.00 312.23

Christmas Wreaths net profit

1,700.00 336.41 Omelet Breakfast net profit

1,000.00 909.14

Flag Pole net profit

875.00 1,169.61

1,796.42 Duck Derby net profit

5,800.00 4,465.57

6,044.92

ALGONA MORWENS KIWANIS BOARD Policies

The following policies were reviewed and modified periodically by the Board of Directors. These are the policies the

officers and Board of Directors will function under. These policies may be amended at any time by action of the Board

ADM 1 4/24/98 DISTRICT CONVENTION & MID YEAR CONVENTION The following will be in effect as long as it fits within the annual budgeted amount. Budgeted amounts will be split equally among

those members attending. Attendance of at least one interclub (4 members) at the annual District Convention is encouraged. . Meals to

and from the convention city will NOT be paid by the club. Members are encouraged to car-pool. Certified delegates shall be the

President (if attending), President Elect (if attending) and one additional as determined by the Board. If the President or President Elect

do not attend the Board shall determine the certified delegates.

ADM-8 7/97 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION Incoming Presidents are encouraged to attend the International Convention. The President Elect (incoming president) shall be reimbursed at the rate of $1,000.00 (Rev. 2018). This is to assist in covering fees of convention registration and other costs of attendance. Any additional funds in

the budget will be split equally among those attending.

The club encourages attendance of at least one interclub at these periodic functions. To encourage attendance, the club board of

directors may elect to pay member meal costs to those attending this event.

ADM-20 4/24/98 INTERCLUBS INTERCLUBS are encouraged. There will be NO reimbursement for either meals nor mileage for members traveling to regular interclubs. It is the belief of the membership that those participating in these interclubs gain personal growth through

the fellowship with other Kiwanians in other communities.

ADM-30 4/24/98 LOCAL PRESIDENTS INSTALLATION The incoming president is encouraged to continue the policy of holding a reception after the official installation. The club will pay the

cost of a decorated cake (or similar) for this occasion.

Adm-35 4/24/98 PRESIDENTS AWARDS The following awards shall be presented at the annual installation banquet.

1. The incoming president shall receive a plaque. This shall be ordered by the Secretary.

2. The President shall select and present any other awards he/she may wish.

The Fred Diekmann, Jr. Traveling Interclub plaque may be presented. This is one which has been established to honor Fred Diekmann,

Jr. And shall have a new name tab added each year it is awarded.

ADM-40 4/24/98 MEMBER ACCOUNTS Members shall be encouraged to keep all accounts with the club treasurer up to date. Beginning October 2017, members will have the

option of annual billing. Annual bills will be due at the same time as first quarter bills. Quarterly dues shall be billed for the quarter

following the billing date. Meals shall be billed for the previous quarter. The treasurer shall present bills to all members on

approximately (Quarter 1-October 1); (Quarter 2-January 1); (Quarter 3-April 1); (Quarter 4-July 1). The treasurer shall quarterly

bring to the attention of the Board of Directors any member whose dues and/or meal payments are over one quarter in arrears.

The Treasurer shall remind all members behind in payments during the second month of the quarter. Members falling over two

quarters behind may be considered for removal from membership by the board.

ADM-42 4-24-98 RECOGNITION OF MEMBER/FAMILY BEREAVED OR MAJOR ILLNESS The club secretary/president shall be instructed to send a card to express the sympathy of the club in the event any member whose family

is involved in a death or major illness. Family shall include spouse, child, parent, brother or sister or any other near relative. Upon death

of a member the club may elect to make a gift to the Kiwanis International Foundation Children’s Fund or as directed by the Board of

Directors.

ADM-45 4/24/98 COMMITTEE MEMBERS Committee members and leadership shall be selected by the President and approved by the Board of Directors. Although it is not mandated, the Board encourages the president to select the President Elect, the 1st. Vice President to serve as chairs of the Program Committee and the Membership Committee. (Not necessarily in this order.)

ADM-50 4/24/98 NOMINATING COMMITTEE The President shall appoint five members with the majority being past presidents to serve as the nominating committee. The task of

this committee shall be to nominate a minimum of one member to fill all openings on the official ballot. According to the Bylaws of

Kiwanis International the annual meeting of the club shall be conducted in April. The membership of the club hall be given at least

two weeks’ notice of the date and place of the annual meeting. The President shall then present this ballot to the membership for

additional nominations and ratification.

ADM-55 4/24/98 LOCAL PRESIDENTS INSTALLATION COMMITTEE The President shall select a minimum of three members to serve on the presidents Installation Committee. At least two of these members

shall be past presidents. This committee shall be appointed by the last meeting date in August. The task of this committee will be to

make all arrangements for an orderly installation of the incoming president. The current President shall serve as chairperson of this

committee.

ADM-60 4/24/98 LEAVE OF ABSENCE DUES PAYMENT Members requesting a “leave of absence” must do so in accordance to the Kiwanis International Policies. Requests must be made at a

regularly scheduled board meeting. Members granted a “leave of absence” shall be billed the full amount of all applicable dues. (Note-

the only advantage of a leave of absence is the member’s attendance (or lack of it) is not counted on the club attendance as reported to

Kiwanis International.)

ADM-61 8-29-2014 INACTIVE MEMBER STATUS Although Kiwanis International recognizes only Active Status members, the Morwens offer an Inactive Status. Inactive Status is

intended to be a "Goodwill Status" to keep a member who is unable to participate, connected to the club until they can resume active

status. Inactive Status is not intended to be a dues abatement, but a non-participatory status.

To initiate Inactive request, a member in good standing, all dues being current, must submit an explanatory request in writing to the

Morwens Board of Directors. The board will vote on the request at the next scheduled board meeting, all decisions being final. If

Inactive Status is granted, it will be for the remainder of the Kiwanis fiscal year, or the upcoming fiscal year. A request must be made

for each subsequent year, subject to board approval.

An Inactive Status member will be listed in the Morwens handbook as an Inactive member, and will continue to receive Morwens

newsletters, and informative emails sent to the general membership.

To return to Active Status, and request and new member application must be made to the board for approval, and all appropriate

Morwens and International dues must be paid including the new member fees. This may transpire at any time in the fiscal year, and

will be considered a new Active Status membership in the Morwens and International Kiwanis.

ADM-65 4/24/98 MEMBERS BECOMING UNEMPLOYED Members becoming unemployed may be granted “free dues” for a period not to exceed two quarters. This shall be at the discretion

and approval of the majority vote of the Board of Directors at a regularly scheduled meeting.

ADM-70 9-27-2013 NEW MEMBER DUES It shall be the policy of the Algona Morwens to pay the District and International New Member Fees.

ADM-90 1-26-01 KIWANIAN OF THE YEAR The Morwens Kiwanis Club shall annually select a “Kiwanian of The Year”. Selection of this honoree shall be by subjective

assessment based on impact to the club in the year the award is awarded. The committee making this selection shall consist of the

club secretary, and the past four persons receiving this award. The honoree shall receive a plaque and shall receive a George F.

Hixson Fellowship membership or Bartlett medallion. During the period of The Eliminate Project the recipient will be awarded a

Walter Zeller Medallion. Funds for this are from the weekly club “Wheel Drawing.” These awards shall be presented at the annual

installation banquet. Nominations from members not on the committee will be accepted and encouraged.

ADM-95 1-26-01 FRED DIEKMANN, JR INTERCLUB AWARD The Club shall annually award the Fred Diekmann, Jr Interclub Award. This shall be awarded based on the following criteria.

Interclub emphasis by the member, interclub attendance as recorded by the club secretary (minimum of six to qualify). In case of a

tie, multiple names may be awarded. The person (s) so honored shall have their name engraved on the traveling plaque. This award

shall be given at the annual Installation Banquet. If no member meets the qualifications, there will be no award for that given year.

This award is given in memory of long time member Fred Diekmann, Jr. who was extremely active in interclubbing.

ADM-100 8-28-2015 PHOTOGRAPHY – MEDIA RELEASE The Algona Morwens Kiwanis Club/Officers/Members shall adhere to the following guidelines when issuing news releases and

photos, and posting to a Blog, making comments online, or using Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Linkedin, Fliker or any other tools that

fall within the social media realm. The following statement shall be on sign-up sheets for events sponsored or co-sponsored by the

Algona Morwens Kiwanis Club.

“I hereby authorize the Algona Morwens Kiwanis and any other of their agents to take photos of my child for the purpose of

advertising their event in multimedia forms, including, but not limited to the Algona Newspaper and/or the Algona Morwens Kiwanis

website and Facebook page. If for any reason that your child cannot be photographed, please alert the photographer.”

Club Chartered October 1, 1971 Key No. K06860

Charter Party held November 4, 1971

Wes Bartlett, Algona, Iowa – Kiwanis International President

Roster of Club Presidents, Secretaries, and Treasurers

YEAR PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER

Year 1 1971-1972 Raymond E. Johnson John Brown Glenn Graham

Year 2 1972-1973 Lynn R. Kueck Harold W. Pohlman Glenn Graham

Year 3 1973-1974 Chuck Kline Glen M. Graham Glenn Graham

Year 4 1974-1975 Marion Battani Glen M. Graham Dennis Bergeson

Year 5 1975-1976 Denny Henninger Richard C. Schumacher Joe Ringsdorf

Year 6 1976-1977 Gene Will Richard C. Schumacher Joe Ringsdorf

Year 7 1977-1978 Howard Omdahl Glen M. Graham Joe Ringsdorf

Year 8 1978-1979 Bill Kelly Robert R. Kent Howard Omdahl

Year 9 1979-1980 Ken Andrews Robert R. Kent Stan Taylor

Year 10 1980-1981 Floyd Hutzell Terry Vaudt Stan Taylor

Year 11 1981-1982 Donald Heupel Terry Vaudt Stan Taylor

Year 12 1982-1983 Dennis Boik Kevin Ballard Floyd Hutzell

Year 13 1983-1984 Frank Merrill Kevin Ballard Floyd Hutzell

Year 14 1984-1985 Brad Strader Rick Murphy Floyd Hutzell

Year 15 1985-1986 Edgar Meyer Rick Murphy Floyd Hutzell

Year 16 1986-1987 Rev. Dan Mangler Rick Murphy Floyd Hutzell

Year 17 1987-1988 Roger Kurtenbach Rick Murphy Floyd Hutzell

Year 18 1988-1989 Bruce Jensen Rick Murphy Floyd Hutzell

Year 19 1989-1990 Jim Anderson Rick Murphy Floyd Hutzell

Year 20 1990-1991 Jim Gale Rick Murphy Floyd Hutzell

Year 21 1991-1992 Dan Wichman Craig McNaughton Floyd Hutzell

Year 22 1992-1993 Douglas Kennedy Craig McNaughton Floyd Hutzell

Year 23 1993-1994 Rick Murphy Craig McNaughton Floyd Hutzell

Year 24 1994-1995 G. Lynn Norcross Craig McNaughton Floyd Hutzell

Year 25 1995-1996 Tom Vautier Craig McNaughton Floyd Hutzell

Year 26 1996-1997 Lynn R. Kueck Craig McNaughton Floyd Hutzell

Year 27 1997-1998 Michael Nerison Rick Murphy Floyd Hutzell

Year 28 1998-1999 Craig McNaughton Rick Murphy Floyd Hutzell

Year 29 1999-2000 Conley Nelson Rick Murphy Floyd Hutzell

Year 30 2000-2001 Julie Hall Rick Murphy Floyd Hutzell

Year 31 2001-2002 Bill Hobson Rick Murphy Floyd Hutzell

Year 32 2002-2003 Howard Omdahl Rick Murphy Floyd Hutzell

Year 33 2003-2004 Rodney Davis Rick Murphy Floyd Hutzell

Year 34 2004-2005 Scott Curtis Rick Murphy Floyd Hutzell

Year 35 2005-2006 Rev. Mark Holmer Rick Murphy Floyd Hutzell

Year 36 2006-2007 Jonathan Bond Rick Murphy Floyd Hutzell

Year 37 2007-2008 Brian Thul Rick Murphy Floyd Hutzell

Year 38 2008-2009 Lori Jorgenson Rick Murphy Floyd Hutzell

Year 39 2009-2010 Dr. Steve Richards Rick Murphy Floyd Hutzell

Year 40 2010-2011 Kevin Benschoter Rick Murphy Floyd Hutzell

Year 41 2011-2012 Walter Reemtsma Rick Murphy Floyd Hutzell

Year 42 2012-2013 Theresa Waechter Rick Murphy Floyd Hutzell

Year 43 2013-2014 David Rochleau Rick Murphy Floyd Hutzell

Year 44 2014-2015 Susan Hobson Rick Murphy Floyd Hutzell

Year 45 2015-2016 Bob Jennings Rick Murphy Floyd Hutzell

Year 46 2016-2017 Becky Kuper Rick Murphy Floyd Hutzell

Year 47 2017-2018 Lynn Kueck Rick Murphy Jennifer Penning

Year 48 2018-2019 Mark Meyer Rick Murphy Jennifer Penning

Year 49 2019-2020 Rodney Davis Year 50 2020-2021 Stacey Carlson

Algona Morwens Kiwanians with gifts to the Int. and District Foundation

Beginning with the 1999-2000 the Morwens Kiwanis Club Board of Directors established an award “The Kiwanian of the Year”.

The recipient of this award shall be awarded a HIXSON as available through the Kiwanis International Foundation or a “Bartlett” as awarded through the NE-IA

District Foundation. Beginning with the 2011-2012 Year the Kiwanian of the Year shall receive a Walter Zeller Medallion. Funds for this $1,250 award shall come

from the weekly “wheel” drawing.

Selection of this award shall be made of a committee composed of the current year Secretary and the past four recipients. Club Treasurer Floyd Hutzell may serve as “facilitator” to this group.

Year Awarded

Kiwanian Hixson Number

Bartlett Fellow Number

Walter Zeller Fellowship

How Obtained Year “Kiwanian of the Year”

2001 Floyd Hutzell 24270 Purchased by self 1999-2000 Floyd Hutzell DL 1 Diamond Level 1

Kiwanian Of Year 1999-2000

Rev. Mark Holmer 4616 Purchased by self 2000-2001 Bill Hobson 26814 Kiwanian of the Year 2000-2001

2001-2002 Charles Kline 24281 Bartlett No 89

Purchased $500.00 by self And $500.00 by Club

2001-2002 Charles Kline Hixson 24281 DL 1

Kiwanian of the Year Diamond Level 1

2001-2002

2002-2003 Frank Merrill 29245 Kiwanian of the Year 2002-2003

2003-2004 Rodney Davis 30124 Kiwanian of the Year 2003-2004

2004 Lynn Kueck Hixson 30125

Distinguished Service Presented by the Morwens

2004 Howard Omdahl Hixson 30126


2004-2005 Scott Curtis 32797 Kiwanian of the Year 2004-2005

2005-2006 Kevin Benschoter 33343 Kiwanian of the Year 2005-2006

2006 Rick Murphy Bartlett No. 61


2006-2007 Floyd Hutzell Bartlett No 74

$800 by Self and $200 by Gov. Bob Dunaway

2006-2007 Rev. Mark Holmer Bartlett No 81

Kiwanian of the Year 2006-2007

2007-2008 Brian Thul Hixson 34480

Bartlett No 87

Hixson – Self Purchase Bartlett – Kiwanian of the Year

2007-2008

2008-2009 Lori Jorgenson 35159 Hixson – Kiwanian of the Year 2008-2009

2009-2010 Richard Murphy 35571 Hixson – Kiwanian of the Year 2009-2010

2010 Richard Murphy Hixson DL1

Hixson Diamond Level 1 Half by Club – half by Self

2010 Dr. Stephen Richards

Hixson 35572

Purchased by Self

2010-2011 Howard Omdahl Bartlett No 102

Kiwanian of the Year 2010-2011

2010-2011 Rev. Mark Holmer Charter Zeller Self Purchase 2010-2011 Floyd Hutzell Charter Zeller Self Purchase 2011-2012 Linnea Holmer Lady Zeller Self Purchase 2011-2012 Walter Reemtsma Walter Zeller Kiwanian of the Year 2011-2012

2012-2013 Bill Hobson Walter Zeller Self Purchase 2012-2013 Sue Hobson Walter Zeller Self Purchase 2013-2014 Theresa Waechter Presidential Zeller Kiwanian of the Year 2012-2013

2013-2014 Rick Murphy Walter Zeller Self Purchase 2013-2014 Susan Bangert Walter Zeller Self Purchase 2013-2014 Lori Jorgenson Walter Zeller Self Purchase 2013-2014 Chuck Kline Walter Zeller Self Purchase 2013-2014 Scott Curtis Walter Zeller Self Purchase 2013-2014 David Rochleau Presidential Zeller Kiwanian of the Year 2013-2014

2013-2014 Brian Lowman Hixson 2014-15 Half self – half club 2013-2014 Howard Omdahl Walter Zeller Self Purchase 2014-2015 Jim Gage Walter Zeller Self Purchase 2014-2015 Bob Jennings Walter Zeller Self Purchase 2014-2015 Sue Hobson Presidential Zeller Kiwanian of the Year 2014-2015

2014-2015 Kevin Benschoter Walter Zeller Self w/Club & Dist. Foundation 2015-2016 Julie Murphy Walter Zeller Self Purchase – NE_IA Asst. 2015-2016 Bob Jennings Presidential Zeller Kiwanian of the Year 2015-2016

2016-2017 Becky Kuper Presidential Zeller Kiwanian of the Year 2016-2017

2017-2018 Don Heupel Walter Zeller Kiwanian of the Year 2017-2018

2017-2018 ADMINISTRATIVE YEAR Lynn Kueck – President YEAR END FINANCIAL AND ACTIVITY SUMMARY

As Provided by Treasurers – Jennifer Penning

The books for the year have been closed. Following is a summary of the club activities for the year. A more detailed

report may be found in the annual Morwens Handbook that is supplied to all members.

MEMBERSHIP:

ADMINISTRATIVE ACCOUNT BANK BALANCE – Iowa State Bank

ADMINISTRATIVE ACCOUNT ACTIVITY – Selected Income Items

Year President Pig Inc. Wheel IDD/

Eliminate Club

Auction

Sport

Raffle 2005-2006 Holmer $1,410.95 $1,206.15 $48.99 $1,060.00 $270.00

2006-2007 Bond $1,033.85 $1,044.00 0 $2,097.00 $352.50

2007-2008 Thul $2,027.54 $1,068.05 0 $1,532.00 $640.00

2008-2009 Jorgenson $1,063.85 $1,059.15 0 $1,545.00 $755.00

2009-2010 Richards $1,809.10 $977.44 0 $1,284.50 $750.00

2010-2011 Benschoter $1,241.40 $1,018.50 0 $1,775.00 $1,145.00

2011-2012 Reemtsma $1,243.60 $1,009.50 $719.67 $1,957.00 $335.00

2012-2013 Waechter $1,058.00 $939.00 $900.00 $1,564.00 $515.00

2013-2014 Rochleau $1,225.00 $918.00 $1,128.22 $1,247.00 $355.00

2014-2015 S. Hobson $882.44 $812.25 $2,300.56 $1,497.00 $707.50

2015-2016 B. Jennings $986.12 $881.00 804.94 $1,655.00 $395.00

2016-2017 B. Kuper $741.00 $780.00 $1,223.33 $1,118.50 $747.00

2017-2018 L. Kueck $747.00 $447.00 $24.00 $982.50 $390.00

2018-2019 M. Meyer

NE-IA DISTRICT FOUNDATION – Camp OK Endowment The Morwens have a FULL Endowment to Camp OK in memory of

our past charter member Edgar Meyer. This will allow the Morwens to send a Middle School student to Kiwanis Camp OK each year

at no registration Cost. The Morwens provided snacks (cupcakes) on Thursday of the Camp at Boone, IA. Camper transportation by

club member(s).

In 2014, the

Morwens pledged

to be a Model

Club in The

Eliminate Project.

This is a $35,250

Pledge. As of 9-

30-2018 We have

given $34,275.64

towards this goal.

This includes

member Zellers.

Year President Opening

Balance

Deposits Expenditures Closing Balance

2005-2006 Holmer $4,680.00 $20,049.85 $19,779.13 $4,950.72

2006-2007 Bond $4,950.72 $22,231.09 $20,427.89 $6,753.92

2007-2008 Thul $6,753.92 $18,672.04 $19,254.42 $6,171.54

2008-2009 Jorgenson $6,171.54 $16,964.80 $17,133.62 $6,002.72

2009-2010 Richards $6,002.72 $15,631.55 $16,529.41 $5,104.86

2010-2011 Benschoter $5,104.86 $15,671.33 $16,027.89 $4,768.71

2011-2012 Reemtsma $4,768.71 $17,474.67 $18,129.30 $4,114.08

2012-2013 Waechter $4,114.08 $19,482.30 $21,934.22 $1,662.16

2013-2014 Rochleau $1,662.16 $18,383.72 $17,587.75 $2,458.13

2014-2015 S. Hobson $2,458.53 $20,783.50 $22,542.14 $699.49

2015-2016 B. Jennings $699.49 $18,264.29 $17,405.21 $1,558.57

2016-2017 B. Kuper $1,558.77 $18,862.58 $16,913.51 $3,507.64

2017-2018 L. Kueck $3,507.65 $11,441.75 $11,600.18 $2,898.91

2018-2019 M. Meyer $2,898.91

New Members 2017-2018

Jen Carr

Members Dropped 2017-2018

Ken Andrews – drop

Chuck Kline – deceased

Dan Myers – drop

PRESIDENT YEAR Start of Year Add/Deduct Yr End

Holmer 2005-06 63 (+15) (-6) 72

Bond 2006-07 72 (+1) (-18) 55

Thul 2007-08 55 (+4) (-14) 45

Jorgenson 2008-09 45 (+2) (-5) 42

Richards 2009-10 41 (+2) (-1) 43

Benschoter 2010-11 43 (+6) (-1) 48

Reemtsma 2011-12 49 (+4) (-1) 51

Waechter 2012-13 51 (+2) (-4) 49

Rochleau 2013-14 49 (+3) (-6) 46

S. Hobson 2014-15 46 (+2) (-2) 46

B. Jennings 2015-16 46 (+3) (-7) 42

B. Kuper 2016-17 42 (+1) (-8) 35

L. Kueck 2017-18 35 (+1) (-3) 33

ACTIVITY ACCOUNT BANK BALANCE – Iowa State Bank Year-President Opening Bal. Deposits Expenditures Closing Balance

Note: The

2011-12 Yr.

Closing

balance is high as the raffle

proceeds were

not paid out

yet.

Not2005-2006 Holmer $6,220.33 $17,331.77 $19,764.88 $3,787.22

2006-2007 Bond $3,787.22 $20,227.62 $19,992.43 $4,022.41

2007-2008 Thul $4,022.41 $21,099.14 $19,127.74 $5,993.81 2008-2009 Jorgenson $5,993.81 $23,527.03 $23,838.64 $5,682.20

2009-2010 Richards $5,682.20 $22,312.51 $21,586.78 $6,407.93

2010-2011 Benschoter $6,407.03 $18,208.85 $19,393.73 $5,223.05

2011-2012 Reemtsma $5,223.05 $30,923.49 $24,983.50 $11,163.04

2012-2013 Waechter $11,163.04 $29,265.36 $30,094.39 $10,334.01

2013-2014 Rochleau $10,334.01 $20,740.94 $27,043.19 $4,031.76

2014-2015 S. Hobson $4,031.76 $23,485.39 $25,199.62 $2,317.53

2015-2016 B. Jennings $2,317.53 $24,738.88 $20,952.78 $6,103.63

2016-2017 B. Kuper $6,103.63 $31,736.53 $24,378.96 $7,357.57

2017-2018 L. Kueck $7,357.57

FUNDRAISING Net Profits from Fundraising Events YEAR CHILI/

SPAGHETTI

SUPPER

Christma

s Wreath

ABATE Omelet

Breakfast

Grocery/T

V Raffle

Fair

Lemonade

Other

Lemonade

Income

Lemonade

Trailer

Expenses

Flag

Pole

Duck

Derby

Omdahl $1,005.86 $1,996.85 $722.45 $1,334.07 $308.69 $471.72 $190.30 $3,661.54 Davis $1,035.82 $1,577.39 $389.14 $1,298.38 $348.41 $653.20 $85.50 ($221.60) Curtis $1,044.72 $2,655.50 $547.96 $1,135.38 $281.25 $320.32 $163.49 $3,382.11 Holmer $1,130.68 $2,274.23 $610.52 $1,206.52 $336.40 $424.98 $237.21 $629.21 Bond $742.80 $2,220.19 $706.30 $3,317.01 0 $184.41 $100.00 $1,599.50 Thul $687.64 $1,881.77 $1,159.04 $3,328.89 0 0 0 $2,439.64 Jorgenson $1,371.39 $2,127.82 $567.10 $5,881.15 0 0 0 $2,155.93 Richards $853.16 $2,218.86 $732.60 $5,607.20 0 0 0 $751.13 Benschoter $1,417.54 $1,905.09 $589.98 Nee Note 0 0 0 $2,518.24 Reemtsma $698.67 $1,831.91 $705.40 *$9.151.44 0 0 0 $2,730.87 $986.57

Waechter $740.48 $2,441.05 $446.07 $4,358.61 0 0 0 $2,812.48 $1,946.90

Rochleau $622.86 $1,947.76 $935.89 $0.00 0 0 0 $1,812.31 $2,372.78

S. Hobson $1,384.95 $1,962.55 $561.99 0 0 0 0 $92.14 $5,713.05

B. Jennings $614.77 $1,848.59 $762.81 0 0 0 0 $1.754.41 $6,001.08

B. Kuper $711.19 $1,587.46 $875.40 0 0 0 0 $1,796.42 $6,044.92 L. Kueck $312.23 $336.41 $909.14

0 0 0 0 $1,169.61 $4,465.57

M.Meyer

Raffle Note: No actual raffle was held in 2016-2017. Duck Derby was held over to spring of 2018.

FLAG POLE PROJECT: A detailed accounting of this activity has been provided to the officers. The Flag Pole project started in

2002 – since that date we have installed 225 ( as of 2017) Flag Poles in the area. This project started when Chuck Kline, Bill Hobson, and

Howard Omdahl attended the Int. Convention in New Orleans in 2002 and came home having ordered a starter supply. This has been a

Morwens Signature project in the community. In 2015, we switched supplier to the Kranz Flag Pole Co. of Painesville, MN

Additional Notes about Activity Fund Distribution:

A full listing of ALL Activities will be found in the Annual Handbook.

It should be noted that the Morwens not only open their check book but also provide countless (only the Secretary knows)

hours of community service.

Items to record for Historical Record: Morwens members having served as Division 2 Lt. Governor are: Marion Battani, Roger Kurtenbach 1989-1990, Frank Merrill,

Rev. Mark Holmer 2004-2005, Howard Omdahl 2014-2017. Morwens member Howard Omdahl is serving the NE-IA District as

Risk Management advisor.

Rev. Mark Holmer of the Morwens served the NE-IA District Governor during the 2007-08 year – he is also the District Multi Division

Eliminate Chair – Chair of Past Lt. Gov. Assn. Committee and Lay Person of the Year chair.

KEEPING OF HISTORICAL RECORDS: The Secretary, Rick Murphy is the depository of records of the Secretary. Mike Nerison has

provided storage space above the Algona Hearing Center for club supplies.

MORWENS

is the Old

English word

for early

morning.

Welcome to the Algona Morwens Kiwanis Club

A brief history of the Morwens Club The Kiwanis International year 1971-72 saw Algonian Wes Bartlett as the president of Kiwanis International. His

home club (The Kiwanis Club of Algona) determined that a new club would be started and chartered in his year as

president. Royal Nold and Elgin Allen co-chaired the building committee. The need for another Kiwanis Club in this area

was brought about because of the number of men whose occupations did not allow them to come to meetings at noon. The

new club was to have its meetings in the morning. A petition was filed to Kiwanis International for the chartering of this

new club. The formal charter is dated October 1, 1971, the first day of the Presidency

of Wes Bartlett, thus the Morwens Kiwanis Club was the first new club chartered

under his Presidency. The name “Morwens” was suggested by English teacher Jack

Celoni. “Morwens” is Old English for Early Morning. Ray Johnson was the first

President with Lynn Kueck serving as Pres. Elect. Four original Charter members are

still involved, they are, Gene Will, Chuck Kline, Walter Reemtsma and Lynn Kueck.

All have served the club as Presidents with Kueck serving a second term in 1996-1997,

the 25th year of the club. The Morwens have 46 members at the close of the 2014-2015

year. They meet at 7:00 am on Wednesdays at the Chrome Country Inn. Although many

of the early Morwens members were “youngsters” by Noon Club standards there may

actually have been a reversal in this over the past years. The Morwens have provided

seven Lt. Governors in Marion Battani, Roger Kurtenbach, Frank Merrill, Floyd Hutzell and Rev. Mark Holmer, and

Howard Omdahl. Rev. Mark Holmer served as NE-IA Governor in 2007-2008. Howard Omdahl also serves as Division 2

Risk Management Chair. Floyd Hutzell served as Region IV Trustee and Div. 2 Leadership Education Trainer. Rev. Mark

Holmer served as Chair of the District 2 Past Lt. Governor Association, the Multi-District Coordinator for the Eliminate

Project, and currently serves as Div. 2 Trustee on the District Foundation Board.

In 2002, the Algona Morwens, with cooperation of the Algona Noon Kiwanis and Algona Golden K Kiwanis

organized a new Aktion Club in our community. This organization is the newest member of the Kiwanis family of Service

Leadership organizations. This group is organized in Algona to serve people with disabilities from Exceptional

Opportunities. About forty members meet on the first and third Tuesdays at the Algona First United Methodist Church.

Their first president was Steve Hertzke. In 2011, the Aktion Club presented Steve Hertzke with a Hixson Medallion. In

2012 the family of Mark Hertzke presented him a Walter Zeller Medallion. The Algona clubs are proud to have started the

first Aktion Club in the Nebraska-Iowa District of Kiwanis. As of October 1, 2013, there have been thirty-six chartered

Aktion Clubs in the District. In 2014, Floyd Hutzell retired after serving 12 years as District Aktion Club Administrator.

The Morwens are proud to support the Kiwanis International and Nebraska-Iowa District Kiwanis Foundations

with annual club gifts. They are also proud of the fact that seventeen members are Hixson Fellows (Kiwanis International

Foundation) with four being at the Diamond 1 level and six members are Bartlett Fellows (NE-IA District Foundation). Each

of these are obtained by a $1000.00 gift to the respective foundation. These members have stepped up to help the children

of the district and world. Also, two members are charter members of the Walter Zeller Fellowship. Fifteen other members

and one spouse are members of the Zeller Fellowship. This is in support of the new Kiwanis International ELIMINATE

initiative to eliminate MNT (Maternal Neonatal Tetanus). This requires a gift of $1,250 to the Kiwanis International

Foundation. In 2014 the Morwens chose to become a “Model Club” with The Eliminate Project. This is a commitment of

$750.00 per member or $35,200 to be given over five years.

The Morwens have been very involved in our community. Over the past years they have conducted fundraisers

to make significant pledges to the Kossuth Regional Health Center, Algona Family YMCA, State 5 Theater, Kossuth County

Nature Center and have completed a $15,000 pledge to the new 3 story addition to the Kossuth Regional Health Center.

When there is a need in the community the Morwens members step up. Signature service projects are bicycle helmets to all

community third graders, dictionaries to all area school third graders, fishing derby, and pumpkin decorating. We thank

the community for participating in our fund raising projects to make these service projects possible.

In 2015, Kiwanis International celebrated 100 years of service. The first club was Detroit No. 1 – Detroit Michigan

began meeting in January 21, of 1915. Kiwanis was a men’s only club until, after much debate, women were admitted into

the club on July 5, 1987. In the 2015-2016 Kiwanis Year, the first woman president of the organization was seen when Sue

Petrisin took over this leadership role. Our own NE-IA member Jane Erickson, now living in Bellevue, NE, served as

Kiwanis International President for the 2016-2017 Kiwanis Year. Jane started her Kiwanis career in Fort Dodge, IA.

Sue Waldren, 2018-2019 NE-IA Kiwanis Governor

The Gift of Kiwanis - The reason I joined Lincoln Northeast Kiwanis 15 years

ago was to start a Builders Club so that my grandson could have the opportunity

to be in a club where he could develop leadership skills and learn the importance

of giving back to the community. He did not play sports or play an instrument

and Builders Club gave him a place to belong and be proud of.

I am honored and humbled to be the Governor of the Nebraska/Iowa District. I send Greetings from

International President Poly Lat. His theme is “To Grow Kiwanis from Good to Great”! He has

challenged us to work hard to reenergize clubs and make membership a priority so that we can

continue to grow and provide kids with opportunities to reach their full potential. We will continue to

open clubs in communities that do not have a Kiwanis club because “Kids Need Kiwanis!”

“Kids Do Need Kiwanis!” How great that Kiwanis

International has now created a branding campaign to

help people see the connection between Kiwanis and the

work we do to serve children. I have seen firsthand,

working with Builders, K-Kids, and Key Club, what a

huge difference being in a Service Leadership Program

can make in their lives. Kids get it.

They know that volunteering is an excellent way to

provide meaning to their life. It is exciting to watch

children grow and develop a heart to serve. That is what Service Leadership Programs, Key Leader

and Camp OK provide for children. I sometimes get discouraged when I read the paper or watch the

news and wonder what our world is coming to. BUT then I spend time with these kids and I know

we have a bright future ahead of us.

I am proud to be a Kiwanian. I am proud of each of you and all that you do for kids and the less

fortunate. Amazing things happen when excited and passionate people share ideas and work together

to make a positive change. The richest people in the world are not millionaires, but volunteers,

Kiwanians!

I am excited to work with each of you. My vision, my dream is that all children know that they are

important and valued and loved! Let’s dream big! Let’s try new things! Let’s think outside the box!

Let’s work hard and have fun being Kiwanians and making a difference! Let’s ask others to join us.

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Algona Hog Production Facility.

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