Augusta Kiwanis Club

– Next Thursdays Meeting:–

Dana Mosher: Camp Capella:  Introuduction : Bob West

grace: Keith Page

1:30 …after the regular meeting…90th Anniversary Planning …the committee held their first meeting this week.

Standing Room Only

Maine State Museum Director Joseph R. Phillips described artifact preservation and flag restoration efforts at our Thursday noon luncheon.
In addition to displaying popular exhibits such as locomotives, vehicles, textiles and tourmalines, Phillips told of the Museum’s successful efforts to preserve and restore flags in the State House Hall of Flags, emphasizing that Maine was the first Northern state to preserve all Civil War flags.  The original flags are in the state Museum while those at the State House are replicas, he pointed out.  He praised the cooperative contributions of  Maine government, a federal grant and non-profit groups and individuals to raise nearly $400,000 for flag restoration efforts.

Publicity chair Milt appears to be telling a tale about a fish he caught in Moosehead.

It was good to see a full room Thursday. Thanks.

Rank has its privileges.  Lt. Gov. (that’s Lieutenant Governor) Bob West used his considerable influence Thursday to not only win the brunch certificate, but also the 50/50 loot during one of our more heavily attended meetings.

Karen MacGilvray received well-deserved recognition at Kiwanis Thursday for her contributions to Augusta’s Childrens’ Center.  Making the presentation was Jonathan Leach, their executive director, as Betsy Pohl looks on.

Kim Michaud led the parade of Happy Dollar$ this week.  She recently returned from the Martha Stuart Show in New York City where she learned to cook.

Meghan Loubier shared a few lighter moments Thursday in the Happy Dollar line.  It was nice to see both new member Meghans in attendance.

Note:  we need 30 members each week to guarantee our minimum at the Senator.  Please join us.  A lot of the “snow birds” are gone for the winter.

Stephen P. Pecukonis, principal consultant and trainer for HRD Associates, Topsham, Gave Kiwanis members Thursday an overview of the work of the Kennebec Leadership Institute.
Founded by the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce 25 years ago, the Institute was described by Pecukonis as “an incredible resource to train and involve people in community programs.”  One of the first of its kind in New England, the Institute sponsors panels and speakers to build leadership skills and develop better employees and family providers.
Among the areas addressed by the program, according to Pecukonis, are Kennebec Valley issues, government issues at all levels, safety and emergency preparedness to deal with natural disasters, educational and economic development , energy and energy technology, and the past, present and future of downtowns in Kennebec Valley.

– Committee Meeting Announcement—

This year will be our 90th as a Kiwanis Club.  There will be a meeting this Thursday ( 1/26) at 11:30 to discuss plans for the “celebration”.  Please join us with your ideas and comments.  

Betsy Pohl received the Senator brunch certificate and Bill Tozier won the pot of gold.

Peter Thompson (far right) Introduced todays Speaker.  President Chuck at the podium with President elect Linda and Vice President Rick to h is right.  Chuck apparently did OK without the presence of Lt. Gov Bob this week..and NO…he wasn’t at the Martha Stewart show with past President Kim

THIS WEEKS MEETING

J.R. Phillips, Director of theMaineStateMuseum– John Gregory intro

Grace: Jenn Coffin

Zak Bliss, the Senator Inn’s restaurant manager, is the latest prospect  for Kiwanis membership.