Your Monroe Club
Sponsors Boy Scout
Troop 101
Sponsors Builders club,
Key Club and K-Kids
Maintains the Youth
Cabin and Scout Bldg
Supports Boy Scout
Canyon Camp
Sponsors early child-
hood development and
pre-school literacy
Has raised and distrib-
uted more than One
Million dollars in support
of youth and community
projects!
Nibbles
Inside this issue:
Club Calendar, Programs 2
Scouting update 2
New members 3
K-Kids Kiwanis family 4
Gum ball change 5
January Board minutes 6
February Board minutes 7
Feb. 12, 2020 Volume 98, Issue 5
A publication of the Kiwanis Club of Monroe, Wis.
Winner: WIUM
District 2014-15
Newsletter
Contest
Visit our website: kiwanisofmonroe.org
Jim sent Kiwanis a note following his program. “It was a privi-lege to be able to address the Club about transplants and the urgent need for them. Hearing from my donor and what she has done for me always leaves a lump in my heart. I can not thank her enough. Also all the medical folks involved and the dialysis team on Fish Hatchery Road. So many folks helped me and I want to try to repay them by spreading the word about transplants.”
“Relax” says Aaron Rodgers and Dave
Mosher as he and Nanci Valentino try to
fill the big shoes of retiring Nibbles
editor James Glessner. (More accolades
to follow). Also Dave says that if you
like the job we are doing thank Dave, if
not call Nanci...anytime. “Seams fair to
me” says Dave!
Articles and pictures appreciated!
Upcoming Program Guide
Date
Feb. 13
Feb. 20
Feb. 27
Mar 5th
Mar 12th
Invocation
Beth Kindschi
Jud Kindschi
Rick Maliszewski
Program
Erin Daniels, Clinic Cardiology director, heart care
Madeline Kuhn, Emmi Roth, Cheesemaking in Green Co.
Trent Henning, Y director, annual report, strategic plans
Monroe Library
Monroe Senior Center
Club Calendar: Kiwanians—Save these dates!!!!!!!
March 2nd—Board meeting at Mosher
Insurance, Noon
Sponsored Youth meeting dates: K Kids Club: 1st and 3rd Monday at 2:15 at
Parkside School.
Builders: 1st Friday of the Month in Barb McArdle’s Room., 7:30 a.m. Key Club: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in MHS IMC. 7:30 a.m.
In 1961 the Candy Sales for Kiwanis totaled $4,600 as shown in the
photo above.
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Matt Ohms, Arrowhead district
Scout Executive director showing
Kiwanis the Blackhawk council
boundary
Tamara Richardson,
troop 101 addresses
Kiwanis about the
troop activities
Kiwanis
Candy
The Perfect
Valentine’s
Day gift!
Call Reid
for your
order(s)
Page 3 NIBBLES
New members Kris Wisnefski, Todd
Huebler, Elyss McNett and Nitza Pfaff
Reid Stangel explaining to Nitza that his age
divided by PI is the average age of our new
members! President Patrick enjoying the com-
ments by our elder statesman and wondering if
there was any pie for him!
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The new Parkside K kids program wants to connect with their
Kiwanis family on Monday February 17th They are celebrat-
ing k kids pride and connecting with their Kiwanis fami-
ly. Key Club and Builder’s club members plan to attend.
Lets get some Kiwanians to room 152 at Parkside at
2:15. We can learn about their Parkside projects and ways
we can help. Also our groups can tell k kids what we are
doing. Let me know if we can help with transporta-
tion. The time commitment should be less than half an
hour.
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Conway Photo
Come join us for lunch!
Kiwanis meets
every Thursday
noon at Turner
Hall Ratskeller.
Enjoy a scrumptious
buffet lunch, hear an
interesting program,
Meet REALLY
interesting club mem-
bers!
Public welcome!!!
We have a new gum ball vendor. Matt Sauer,
Sauer vending will be servicing and maintain-
ing the 50 gum ball machines throughout the
city. You have a change to meet Matt at our
March 12th noon meeting at Turner Hall
Dave Mosher has agreed to take on the role of
our contact to Sauer Vending. Many thanks to
George Vernon for serving many years as our
contact.
(Vintage gum ball machine photo courtesy or
We're pleased to announce Kiwanis International's newest community partner, Reading Is Fundamental. For more than 50 years, RIF has worked to inspire a passion for reading among children, supplying quality content to make an impact and engaging communities to give every child the fundamentals for success.
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Kiwanis Club of Monroe – Board Minutes January 6, 2020
Members present: Patrick Bodell, Sue Curran, Shirley Eells, Linda Gebhardt, Jim Glessner, Erik Haworth, Beth Kindschi, Dave Mosher,
Jane Paradowski, Ron Spielman and Nanci Valentino. Excused, Danielle Hanusa. Absent, Steve Kundert. No guest presentations
At 1200, call to order by President Patrick.
Secretary’s report- December minutes approval by Nanci, second by Sue and approved.
Treasurer’s report -The Foundation account has $1,745.33. Administrative account balance $2,311.18. Activities $35,677.58. The candy
bill of $39, 682.50. Report moved approved by Sue, second by Shirley and passed.
Funding Requests – Jacob’s Swag requested $5,000-7,000 to help fund t-shirts to publicize the implementation of the “Got Your Back”
teen suicide prevention app. After discussion, Dave proposed we give $2,500 for the project, second by Jane and passed. Nathan Smith
requested funds to study abroad. This request was denied as we do not fund individuals.
President’s report-none
Committee Reports - No report from: House, Human and Spiritual Values, Nominating, Scholarships
Club meetings – Interclubs, two complete to date
program updates. January and February are complete and Shirley volunteered to do March with Jim
filling April.
House – Jim and Patrick will cover for Nanci when she is gone.
Membership and Education, an induction will be scheduled for the three new members, Dave will set it up.
Public Relations – no report.
Youth Services- Youth Cabin – The storage shed needs to be cleaned out. Dave will work toward spring accomplishment.
Scouting – Canyon camp is going well but more older(over 21) staff is needed. the fee. He will stay in touch with the troop.
Young Children – no report
Scholarship – the high school will be offered the 4-&50 scholarships again this year.
Sponsored Youth: Key Club helped with Christmas Stocking projects.
Builders Club Blood Mobile went well and some members helped pack Christmas Stocking cookies.
K-Kids meet on the 1st and 3rd Monday at 2:15 at Parkside School.
Fundraising – Candy – the bill is paid, the rest is profit. Gumballs have a new vendor, Dave and George will reach out.
New Business –Nanci proposed that Loaves and Fishes be added to the volunteer list, second by Sue and passed. Sue asked if the club
might consider sponsoring a month.
Jim had a small stroke and has realized that he needs to cut back a bit. He will no longer do the Nibbles. After some discussion, Nanci
decided to do an abbreviated newsletter via email. Dave and Shirley volunteered to help keep club communications current. Jim also
mentioned that someone else needs to be the Agent of Record for the club (official 501.c3 address). The Midyear one day meeting is March 21st in Madison. Beth, Shirley and Jim plan to go. All members are welcome to attend. All members are welcome. New members are
FREE. Link to sign up: https://www.wiumkiwanis.org/(S(2v42bl453jojf045vym2ej55))/midyear. Fee and mileage are reimbursed by the
club. Kiwanis Hockey Night deadline is today – January 6th.
On December18th, Linda proposed via e-mail that we give $300 more to the Christmas Stocking project for 175 winter jackets they have
ordered. The proposal was seconded by Erik. Yes votes from Steve, Dave, Shirley, Nanci, Beth, Danielle and Jane. The motion passed and
the check will be mailed.
Nanci requested we adjourn at 1300, second by Dave and passed.
Next meeting is February 3rd. at 1200, Mosher Insurance conference room.
Respectfully submitted by Beth Kindschi, Secretary
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Monroe Kiwanis Board of Directors 2/3/2020 minutes
Prior to the meeting, Susan Anderson, Key Club advisor, came and spoke about DCON, being held in Green Bay on March 13-15, 2020. There have been increases in registration costs, room costs and more students are attending over last year. The Key Club will come to our meeting on April 2 to give a program on their expe-riences. Meeting called to order at 12:25pm by Pres. Bodell. Members present: Jim Gless-ner, Ron Spielman, Jane Paradowski, Steve Kundert, Nanci Valentino, Shirley Eels, Dave Mosher (remote). Jane moved and Steve seconded that the agenda be approved; passed. Jane moved and Shirley seconded that the Secretary’s report be approved; passed. Jim moved and Ron seconded that Treasurer’s report be approved; passed. Donation requests: DCON: Moved by Jane, seconded by Jim to spend $2K; passed. Wisconsin Leadership Seminar: Moved by Nanci, seconded by Ron to spend $500. Passed. Committee reports: Membership: Nitza Pfaff still needs to be inducted (done 2/6) Youth Services: Dave is our gumball rep now. Kiwanis Annual Dinner will be TUESDAY, May 12, 2020 in the Grand Hall of Turner Hall. More information will follow. Our entertainment will be the Northside Afri-can Drum Ensemble. The Spring Easter Egg Hunt will be April 4, 2020. More info will follow. Meeting adjourned at 12:50pm Respectfully submitted, Nanci Valentino (for Beth Kindschi)
Volume 98, Issue 5
2019-2020 Monroe Kiwanis Officers
President Patrick Bodell
President Elect Jim Glessner
Vice President Shirley Eells
Immediate Past President David Mosher
Secretary Beth Kindschi
Treasurer Erik Haworth
Nibbles Editor:
[email protected] Directors:
Term Expires Sept. 30, 2020 Term Expires Sept. 30, 2021
Linda Gebhardt Ron Spielman
Steve Kundert Jane Paradowski
Sue Curran
Term Expires Sept. 30, 2022 Board of Directors Meeting
Danielle Hanusa Board meeting
Nanci Valentino Mar 2, Noon, at
Mosher Insurance
Page 8 Division 5 Clubs Belleville 1st and 3rd Thursdays 6 p.m. Corner Café
Columbus Co. Hospital, 1515 Park Ave 11:30 a.m. Ist/3rd Mondays
Downtown Madison
Madison Club 11:45 a.m. Mondays
Madison After Hours Noodles & Co 3600 University Ave
6 p.m. 1st Thursday
Madison East The Great Dane (876 Jupiter) Noon Wednesdays
Madison West Covenant Presbyterian Church 326 Segoe Rd. Noon Fridays
Middleton Monk’s Bar & Grill, 8313 Murphy Dr. 2nd and 4th Thursdays
Sauk Prairie/Prairie du Sac Riviera Bowl & Pizza 51 Polk St., Sauk City
5:30 p.m. 1st/3rd Wednesdays Stoughton Vennevoll Club House 1st Thursday 5:30 p.m. 3rd Thursday Noon
Verona Park Bank, 104 Main St. 1st and 3rd Thursdays Noon
Monroe Kiwanis Meets Thursday Noon
At Turner Hall Ratskeller, 1217 17th Ave.,
On a weekly basis
Kiwanis Youth Cabin, located on a 10-acre site on Youth Cabin Rd., has served children and adults with outdoor experiences since 1954.
To contact Secretary Beth Kindschi:
608.325.5658 or [email protected]
To contact Treasurer Erik Haworth:
608.325.8100 or
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