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.

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 (see below).

President Chuck at the podium with President elect Linda and Vice President Rick to his right. Peter Thompson (far right) introduced today's speaker

THIS WEEK’S MEETING

J.R. Phillips, Director of the Maine State Museum– John Gregory intro

Grace: Jenn Coffin

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