Nancy  Findlan: YETE:  Bob West to intro

grace: Keith Page

A good attendance this week. 

Matt Ellis reports on todays Community Services Meeting. Members are asked to bring boxes of crayons the next two Thursdays as part of Febuarys project. The crayons will be sent to KPTI.

KIWANIS INVITATION TO A BOOK SIGNING

All loyal subscribers to the Kiwanis Bulletin are invited to an OPEN HOUSE BOOK SIGNING on Friday, March 2 anytime between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. in the offices of Capital Weekly in the old Downtown Post Office Building on Water Street in Augusta.

Milt Huntington will be on hand to autograph copies of his first book, A Lifetime Of Laughter, which will be available for purchase. The book consists primarily of the “Milt’s Musings” columns which have appeared in Capital Weekly over the past five years.

It seeks to return readers to the good old days of yesteryear as it reminisces about Augusta days-gone-by, special and historic Kiwanis moments, close encounters with celebrities and politicians, hunting and fishing yarns–plus plenty of pratfalls and puns.

The Capital Weekly staff will be on hand to answer questions and to hear feedback regarding content and coverage of local events.

The book is $20.00. Don’t miss this occasion. He knows where you live.

(For a sneak peak at the book, click on:

http://static.lulu.com/product/paperback/a-lifetime-of-laughter/18830723/thumbnail/320

 Warren Winslow reads a resolution in memory of the late Dick Horch

Brenda Peluso, director of public policy for the Maine Association of Nonprofits, told members Thursday, Feb. 16, that Maine’s nonprofit organizations, employing about one in seven Maine workers, contributed $8.2 billion to the Maine economy in 2007.

She said the nonprofit sector is the second largest employer in the state behind the retail industry. Hospitals account for the bulk of the nonprofit jobs (37 percent) followed by social assistance, nursing and residential care, educational services and ambulatory health services.

The MANP, according to Ms. Peluso, is an association of 700 nonprofit members and 120 corporate supporters which provides tools, resources services and information to the nonprofit sector, including management training programs, a vendor database, staff helpline and legislative alerts among a host of other services.

Beth Crummett and Rick Maxwell team up to extract Kiwanis member money for
meals and 50/50 drawings. Russ Brown won the loot and Kim Michaud took home
the brunch certificate.

Grace :

Community services at 11:30…90th anniversary planning at 1:30

Milt Huntington receives his 54…yes…54 Year Pefect attendance Pin and award from IPP Kim Michaud

Phil Davidson presents an update on the budget to be voted at at the Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday night.

Board meeting is Tuesday  5:30 at Kim Mondonedo’s office.

Ron Trayhan introduced this weeks speaker.

 

Suzanne Goucher, president and CEO of the Maine Association of Broadcasters, traced the history of Maine radio and television broadcasting Feb. 9 in an address before our luncheon group.
Ms. Goucher, whose organization represents 125 radio and television stations in Maine, described changes in broadcasting over the years during which time television was expected to be a radio killer, and during which time cable and satellite TV was expected to be a killer of regular television.
She went on to say, however, that the Internet has killed afternoon newspapers, and that the day was coming soon when newspapers will not be published on paper anymore.  She emphasized that smart phones are competing for sports coverage, but are unable to compete with the preferable larger TV screens.  She said the MAB will be there to ensure competition stays open.

Warren Winslow took home the Senator brunch certificate, and Charlie Kanozak extracted the Happy Dollar loot.

Co-Chair Bert Languet conducted a Thursday meeting of over a dozen members of the Program Committee.  Lots of great stuff upcoming.

Next Weeks Meeting: Suzanne Goucher; Maine Association of Broadcasters.  Intro: Ron Trayhan

grace: Bob West

Notice of meeting: Treasurer Phil is calling a  Community Service Budget meeting Wednesday February 8^th at 5:30pm in his office.  The Address is 280 State St 2^nd floor.

Another Good Crowd for the meeting of  February 2, 2012

The Entertainer–Bill Tozier surprised and delighted us Thursday with guitar, piano and song.  Each rendition was followed by sustained applause. Bill will be featured June 23 at the Augusta Kiwanis Anniversary night.   SAVE THE DATE….more info to follow.

Bill "James Taylor" Tozier

Welcome newest member “The Senator”.   Kim Michaud introduces Zack Bliss who will be their regular member.  The Senator becomes the first corporate member of the club.

Happy

Dollars

Flowed

Thursday

With President Chuck MIA Thursday….Linda stepped up to the podium to run the meeting.  Unfortunatly she was tasked with a moment of silence for the passing of member Richard Horch.  http://obituaries.kjonline.com/obituaries/mainetoday-kennebecjournal/obituary.aspx?n=richard-mailen-horch-dick&pid=155740211

President Elect Linda

IPP Kim Presents Ron Trahan with his permanant member badge.

Permanantly A Member

Lt. Gov Bob West introuces today speaker.

Dana Mosher, director of  Camp CaPella in Dedham, described the “special magic” of the camp for children with disabilities recently at Thursday’s luncheon meeting.

He said the non-profit and self-sustaining agency, supported by individuals, businesses and service organizations, provides quality of life experiences for children and adults with disabilities.  He delivered an animated and inspirational description of the programs which included swimming, boating, camp crafts, sports, nature study and special events.

Mosher told of receiving a phone call from Doris Buffet, the sister of billionaire Warren Buffet in July of 2009 when the camp was strapped with a heavy mortgage.  Her visit resulted in an interest and payment free mortgage which would be torn up in five years when the camp matches the Buffet donation.  He said the matching funds were raised and the camp now has a $90,000 camp improvement  fund

Dana Mosher

For more information, contact the Camp web site at www.CampCaPella.org.

Roy Hussey won the brunch certificate and Freeman Littlefield the 50/50.

BELOW:

Photos provided by Key Club Advisor Jeff Chapman  show some of the activity at Monmouth academy during the recent Division 4 Key Club Lieutenant Governor Caucus.  Among the Key clubs represented were Monmouth, Richmond, Hall-Dale, and Oceanside East.  Hall-Dale’s Kurt Thiele (orange shirt) was elected as Div. 4 lieutenant  governor, and will replace Cameron Copeland (purple shirt) of the Monmouth Club at the New England Key Club Conference at Springfield, MA in April.

Dana Mosher: Camp Capella:  Introduction : 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.



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.

It was good to see a full room Thursday. Thanks

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

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.

She told of the DED’s round-the-clock emergency responders who respond to nearly 3,000 oil and hazardous materials spills a year, and a licensing staff that annually issues 5,000 permits.

She pointed to the Senator Inn and the Hannaford store in Augusta as being among a large number of grocery stores, restaurants and lodging facilities recognized by the Department for voluntarily implementing sustainable practices that reduce their environmental impact and grow their bottom line.Commissioner Aho assured Kiwanis members the department, through various programs, “is listening, and we will continue to do so, and we encourage feedback that best  serves commitment to Maine’s environment and natural resources.

“Without our natural resources, we won’t have fishing, farming or forestry.  Without our natural resources, we wouldn’t be “Vacationland” or “The Way Life Should Be,” she emphasized.  “Without  the views of the mountains, lakes, coast or our rolling fields–we won’t have tourism.  We won’t be Maine,” she concluded.

Milt Huntington introduced Thursdays speaker

Membership meeting Thursday

Program Committee also met Thursday

Bob Leason made off with the pot of gold , and President Chuck Calligan used his considerable influence at the head table to take home the brunch certificate.

THIS WEEKS PROGRAM

Steve Pecukonis, Kennebec Leadership Institute – Peter Thompson intro.  Grace: Roger Pomerleau

Our publicity chair Milt strikes again:  The following is from this weeks “good news gazette”

Key Club Leaders Speak “If you fail to lead, there may be no leadership,” according to one of the Kiwanis Key Club leaders who spoke recently at the Augusta Kiwanis Club. Ben Woodman, Key Club President at Monmouth Academy, told members of the sponsoring Kiwanis Club about a recent Key Leader Training session in New Hampshire attended by members of the Monmouth Academy Key Club.  He described exercises which required them to focus on values, fears and what they hoped to accomplish in life.  Now a more eloquent speaker, the Monmouth Academy student listed his number one fear which had been the fear of public speaking. Others who spoke at the meeting included New England Key Club Governor Cody Hopkins and Monmouth students Cam Copeland, Kersten Schkrioba and Lenny Urquhart.  Among others in attendance were Hall-Dale High School Key Club members Co-Presidents Dayna Sylvester and Jessica McKenna, Vice President Harry Cheung and Treasurer Kurt Thiele; Cony High School Principal James Anastacio; Virgil Hammonds, superintendent of schools for RSM2 which includes Hall-Dale, Monmouth and Richmond; and Alyssa Littlefield, Monmouth faculty Key Club advisor. Augusta Kiwanian Jeff Chapman, who also attended the New Hampshire meeting, introduced each of the speakers.

News from Division Four:

Milt Huntington  who was Kiwanis President somewhere back in the 1960’s won a well-deserved pot of gold Thursday for something like the 37^th time.  He announced intentions of spending it foolishly again. Past President Bert Lanquet, who introduced the Jan. 5 speaker, gained access to the head table and won the brunch certificate.

Russ Brown is recognized for 25 years of perfect attendance with a presentation from Secretary Paul Michaud.  Leo Murphy looks on.

 THIS WEEKS EVENTS

11:30:  Program Committee meeting…..                   11:30…Membership Committee meeting

Patricia Aho, Commissioner, Maine Dept. of Environmental Protection – Milt Huntington intro; Grace Larry Vinal

Secretary Mr. Paul Michaud presents a nine-year perfect attendance certificate to Mrs. Past President Kim Michaud.

From the desk (window) of Milt Huntington

Upcoming programs:

January 19                 Steve Pecukonis, Kennebec Leadership Institute – Peter Thompson intro, Grace Larry Vinal

January 26                 J.R. Phillips, Director of the Maine State Museum– John Gregory intro, Grace Roger Pomerleau