Kiwanis Club of Harker Heights P O Box 2309 Harker Heights, TX 76548 Speaker Roster 2018 Mar 6 – D Dinwiddie Mar 13 – R Dunlap Mar 20 – G Honaker Mar 27 – J Hoyle Apr 3 – P Loughran Apr 10 – V Marschik

Harker Heights Kiwanis Club Meeting 03-06-18 Speaker: Dick Dinwiddie Topic: “Capt. Cosign” and the adventures of a plebe at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Freshman Dinwiddie was a very motivated cadet who really liked to eat regularly and not in the short space of time given a plebe. They were to entertain the “Firsties” in the cafeteria. He modeled his character after the Cpt. Midnight Show heard on the radio. He entertained us “in character” that he used in 1951 based on “trigonometry and rockets into space” along with commercials breaks for “Dayton Falsies”. In 1976 women were admitted to West Point. Cadets don’t have it as tough now as in his day. His most impressive moment at West Point was getting to speak to Gen. Douglas MacArthur.

Kiwanis Motto Club Business: Prayer: Paul Loughran Pledges: James Hoyle Song: Lisa Youngblood Children’s Miracle Network: Jar passed Lunch: Ma’s Place, hamburger steak w/onions & gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls, pudding & cookies and tea Easter Sunrise Service – April 1, 2018 Birthdays: none Brags: Mariko Cross is doing very well and will probably be out of the rehab center later this week. Jos Portmann bragged on granddaughter Hannah Holt who plays basketball for UMHB and has broken 6 school individual records with a conference scoring average of 18.6 a game. She has been nominated for All American status. The Portmanns will also be great grandparents for a second time. Guests: none

2017-18 Officers President: David McClure President Elect – Jody Nicholas Vice President: Darrel Charlton Treasurer: Randy Stone Secretary: Vivian Marschik Outgoing President: Charles Sweeney Board of Directors Steve Carpenter Mariko Cross Norm Dunbar James Hoyle Esabell Zellmar

Please notify Jody Nicholas prior to your program as to your speaker and topic or if you need assistance obtaining a speaker.

Raffle Winner: Jeanette McNiesh Amount: $ 14.00 Jackpot: $ 200.00 (not won) Next Jackpot: $ 205.00 !!

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Prayers: for the family of Gene Weaver, he passed away this week. Some shared their memories with the club. Charles Sweeney said Gene was the reason that he joined the Army. Gene made that kind of impression on him. Lisa Youngblood said he was a former Key Club Advisor. He recruited James Hoyle into Kiwanis. He headed up the flag program also. The Vietnam Wall will be at the Veteran’s Cemetery from Mar. 8-11. The Killeen Civic Center will have agencies there to help veterans be aware of the benefits available. Thank you to all who help support the Builders Club Fundraiser at Freddy’s last week!!

FYI: Vietnam War Education Submitted by: Jos Portmann National Vietnam War Veteran’s Day

National Vietnam War Veterans Day on March 29 honors the men

and women who served and sacrificed during the longest conflict in

United States history. It was on March 29, 1973, when combat and

combat support units withdrew from South Vietnam. Generations

later, Veterans of this time period are gaining the respect that was

not so freely given upon their return. Involving five U.S. presidents,

crossing nearly two decades and 500,000 U.S.military personnel, it

left an indelible mark on the American psyche. Returning Veterans

did not always receive respectful welcomes upon their arrive on

American soil. There were 58,000 killed, never to return. National

Vietnam War Veterans Day recognize the military service of these

men and women who answered the call to service their country

when she needed them. They didn’t make the decisions to go to

war. On National Vietnam War Veterans Day, we recognize the

service and duty rendered by all servicemen and women of this era.

A Vietnam Virtual Wall is currently on display at the Killeen

Veteran’s Cemetery through 11 March, 24/7.