The Kiwani – Gram No. DXXI The Weekly Newsletter of The Kiwanis Club of Lakewood, Ohio, Inc.

KIWANIS IS A GLOBAL ORGANIZATION OF

VOLUNTEERS DEDICATED TO IMPROVINGTHE WORLD ONE CHILD AND ONE

COMMUNITY AT A TIME.

Editor: John Huetterk8dzr@att.net

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www.lakewoodkiwanis.com

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Lakewood KiwanisP.O. Box 770788

Lakewood, Ohio 44107

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The Kiwanis Club of LakewoodChartered May 17, 1921

96th Year

Meetings - Tuesday at Noon in St. Clement Catholic Church Hall,

2022 Lincoln Avenue Lakewood, Ohio(Corner of Lincoln & Madison Avenue)

James T. TrelaPresident

Alix T. KaufmannPresident-elect

Kenneth A. EberlImmediate Past President

Andrew L. KillianSecretary

Michael G. BerichonTreasurer

Board of DirectorsStanley Corwin

Linda J. GoodrichDavid F. Norton

James J. Mossbruger*

Sponsored SLP Clubs

* Lakewood High SchoolKey Club

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* Harding Middle SchoolBuilders Club

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* Before & After Care K-Kids at Harrison Elementary School

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* Horace Mann Elementary School

K-Kids (2 Clubs)+

* Grant Elementary SchoolK-Kids

TODAY ISMAY 30, 2017

Menu: Kielbasa & Sauerkraut (Cookies)Invocation: Carolyn PotantusSong Leader: Carolyn PotantusProgram: Burning River Roller Derby

JUNE 6, 2017Menu: Fried Chicken (Cookies)Invocation: Andy KillianSong Leader: Matt RawlingsProgram: Judge Brian Hagan

(Meals Catered by K&K Portage Market)

This Kiwanis Graduation Medallion will be

presented to the six Lakewood High School Key Club Seniors. The ceremony will take place on Sunday, June 4, in the Civic Auditorium. These medallions will be worn during the ceremony.

Key Club graduating seniors are:Taylor Fox, Lauren Klann, Halle Krebs, Grace

Sangreeand Maggie Soneson

Maggie Soneson shown here with Grandpa Leo Soneson.

MAY 30th

Cleveland Burning River Roller Derby

JUNE 6th

Judge Brian Hagan Rocky River Municipal Court

JUNE 13th

Mayor Mike Summers“State of the City”

JUNE 20TH

Business Meeting

JUNE 27TH

Karen KarpPresident, Lakewood Dog Park

NO MEETINGLAKEWOOD PARADE &

HOT DOG FUND RAISER

July 11, 18 & 25th

Topic: Drug & Alcohol Abuse3 Speakers

Scholarship Winners

Members and guests listen as Ray Goodrich tells about Kiwanis – what it is and what we do. Our new KCL Quad-fold brochure was also made available. The brochure tells of our current Lakewood Kiwanis activities and is worth reading before you answer “What is Kiwanis”?

Pete’ TablePopcorn!

Carmel, Triple Mix, Cheese& Classic $1.00

Candy Bars(Many Varieties)

75¢ each3 Bars for $2.00

Yard BagsFive Bag Package $2.50

American Flags3’ x 5’ $22.504’ x 6’ $24.005’ x 8’ $33.00

Paper backed books are currently being collected and donated to the Cuyahoga County Jail for distribution. A collection box is at the rear of our meeting room. Contact friends and family for donations.

NO Birthdays This Week!. KIWANIS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT

COMMUNITY MEALS!

Cove United Methodist Church, 12501 Lake Avenue – 3-4 volunteers needed the second Saturday each month. Please arrive by 4:00 P.M. for meal and helping package grocery bags.

Lakewood United Methodist Church, 15700 Detroit Avenue – 4 volunteers needed the fourth Tuesday of each month. Please arrive by 4:00 P.M.

Trinity Lutheran Church, 16400 Detroit Avenue – All Community Meals arrive 45 minutes prior to these times: - 2nd Sunday – 4 P.M. 1st & 3rd Saturday –Noon - 1st Monday – 6 P.M.

Our members……John Andrade was in the hospital last week and is now recuperating at O'Neill’s Healthcare. …….Clarence Lorenz has been recuperating for the past several weeks and hopes to be returning in two weeks.

www.lakewoodkiwanis.com

The Division 14 Kiwanis Club Calendar(Additions & Corrections are Always Welcomed)

To Print Flyers & Coupons go to: http://lakewood.portalbuzz.com/Page/17285

June 3, Saturday, Meet the Trucks at Lakewood Park, 10am-2pm. Lakewood Kiwanis will be giving away FREE children’s books. Volunteers should arrive by 9am to help set up the seven display tables with over 1,000 books that will be given away. June 8, Thursday, Lakewood Kiwanis at Lakewood Library Preview Sale: 6pm - 9pm. Not a Bag Sale.June 10, Saturday, Lakewood Kiwanis at Lakewood Library Bag Sale: 9am -5pmJune 15, Thursday, DIVISION 14 MEETING, PORTER LIBRARY, 6:30 P.M., 27333 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake

June 28, Wednesday, the 60th Ohio Kiwanis Foundation Golf Outing will be at Tam O'Shanter Golf Course, Canton. This year will feature a single day event. A new feature will be a shotgun start for all teams. Click here for complete information and registration form.July 13-16, Kiwanis International Convention, Paris, FranceJuly 15, Saturday, Olmsted Falls Kiwanis will hold their 1st Annual High School to 22 year olds only - Adult Cornhole Tournament, 10 a.m. at the Olmsted Community Center, 8170 Mapleway Drive, O.F. (Information Flyer)

July 15, Saturday, Olmsted Falls Kiwanis will hold their 1st Annual Cornhole Tournament at the Olmsted Community Center Gym from 5:00 p.m. for those 21 years and older. (Information Flyer)August 11-13, Ohio District Kiwanis Convention, Dayton Convention Center

September 7, Thursday, Kiwanis Division 14 will hold a fundraiser at the Great Northern Applebee's, 5010 Great Northern Plaza, North Olmsted, 9 A.M. - 11 P.M. present your coupon to your server and 15% of your bill will be presented to Kiwanis Division 14. (Print Coupon here)

September 14, Thursday, the Kiwanis Club of Westlake will hold a fundraiser at Westgate Applebee's, 20705 Center Ridge Road, Fairview Park, 9 A.M. -11 P.M. Present your coupon to the server and 15% of your bill will be returned Westlake Kiwanis. (Print Coupon here)September 18, Monday, Division 14 Golf Outing, Oberlin Golf Club.Complete details and registration at: www.Kiwanis.GolfRegistration/Lunch 11:00 am, Shot-Gun Start Noon, Steak Dinner 5:00 pm, Awards After Dinner.Golf/lunch/dinner $100/person, Dinner only $25/person.September 21, Thursday, DIVISION 14 MEETING, PORTER LIBRARY, 6:30 P.M., 27333 Center Ridge Rd., WestlakeNovember 10-12, 2017, Ohio Key Leader Training. There will be only one training session this year. All Ohio District Kiwanis Clubs should keep this in mind when preparing their 2017 -2018 Budget.

L-R: Henry Bish – Garrett Bodnar – William Elaban – Catherine Gallagher – Sean Gallagher

Joseph January – Caroline Lauch – Hannah Marek – Caroline Saracina – Maggie Soneson