New Board/Officers Installed

Congratulations to the new leadership of the Kiwanis Club of Pekin who were installed at the October 2nd noon meeting.

Immediate Past President:  Leigh Ann Matthews
President:  Marilyn Strickfaden
Vice-President/President Elect/Ways & Means:   Melida Heien
2nd Vice-President/Programs:   Jim McMullin
3rd Vice-President/Inter-Club:   Mitch Richards
Secretary:   Eric Mutchler
Treasurer:   Chris Schwartz
Assistant Treasurer:   Luke Gruden

Board Members 2nd Term:  Bill Link, Dale Sandrock, Barry Neal
Board Members 1st Term:   Brent Morgan, Ruby Cunefare, Mark VanderLinden

Youth Services:   Marilyn Strickfaden
Young Children Priority One:   Barry Neal
Ways & Means (Vice President):   Melida Heien
Community Services:   Jeff Brooks
Spiritual Aims:   Martin Thies
Key Club:   Ruby Cunefare/Baylee Gambetti
Aktion Club:   Dennis Stoller
Builder’s Club:  Dennis Stoller
Membership:   Brent Morgan
Membership Co-Chair:   Lelonie Luft
Interclub (3rd Vice President):   Mitch Richards
Programs (2nd Vice President): Jim McMullin

Kiwanis Anniversaries

Congratulations to the following members who are celebrating their service anniversaries in July!

Fred Altman, 16 years
Bob Barra, 13 years
Bill Fleming, 11 years
Patty Friedrich, 12 years
Jim Kaminski, 1 year
Bill Link, 5 years
Laura Lohnes, 5 years
Pat McElwee, 9 years
Brent Morgan, 3 years
Barry Neal, 11 years
Betty Rahn, 18 years
Bridget Rumler 5 years
Steve Saal, 4 years
Marggie Seelye, 13 years

Kiwanis Steak Fry

Kiwanis Steak Fry

5:30pm Tuesday July 24, 2012

Pekin Insurance Lodge

Menu:
Ribeye (grill your own)
Baked Potatoes
Tossed Salad and Dressings
Baked Beans
Rolls and Butter
Dessert
Soda (BYO Beer and/or Wine)

$20/person for guests

$10/person for Kiwanis Members  (due to no lunch meeting that day)

RSVP by Tuesday July 17 you will be billed on the next quarterly billing statement or pay at door (checks payable to Pekin Kiwanis)

There will be no noon meeting on Tuesday July 24

There will be no program at the Steak Fry, Only FUN! 

June Service Anniversaries

Congratulations to the following members who are celebrating their Kiwanis service anniversaries this month:

Bill Leman - 25 years
Greg Nelson - 3 years
Richard Sharp - 1 year
Christie Webb - 1 year

Check the Calendar

There are many events that are comping up this month...check the calendar!

Service Anniversaries

Congratulations to the following members who are celebrating their Kiwanis service anniversaries this month:

Rose Marie Hasler - 4 years

Marla Henderson - 6 years

Wings & Wheels

Mark your calendars...Saturday, June 16th
Wings & Wheels
Pekin Municipal Airport

Service Anniversaries

Congratulations to the following members on their April service anniversaries:

Tom Elliott - 26 years
Jim Johnston - 6 years
Lelonie Luft - 1 year
Barb Strand - 7 years

Save The Date

Again this year the Kiwanis Club of Pekin will host a pancake breakfast at the Wings & Wheels event at the Pekin Airport.  The 2nd annual event will be on Saturday, June 16th.

Parkway Clean-up Begins Again

Spring has been here for some time now, so time to get Parkway looking nice as the grass greens up and the flowers continue their bloom.

Volunteers and Key Clubbers may choose Friday March 30th or Saturday March 31st to clean up a stretch a road on Parkway from Rt. 98 to Sheridan. Whatever doesn't get done on Friday, we'll get done on Saturday with enough volunteers.

On the Saturday the 31st, meet Jeff Brooks at 8am at the entrance to Lick Creek Golf Course for assignments.

We haven't been out there for a few months, so this may be a big cleanup in some areas. Please contact Jeff Brooks with your choice of days so he can keep count of who will be there.

Kiwanis Pancake and Sausage Breakfast

The Pancake and Sausage Breakfast is Saturday, March 3rd from 7:00am to 11:00am at the Miller Center.  Volunteers are still needed so please contact Marily if you have some time to help.

Thank you to everyone who works so hard on this event and thanks to our sponsors:

John M. Evans Supportive Living Community

Timbercreek Rehab & Health Care

Henderson Funeral Home

Preston Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory

Herget Bank

Illinois American Water

Tebben Insurance Services, Inc.

CEFCU

March Service Anniversaries

Congratulations to the following members who are celebrating their Kiwanis anniversary in March:

Jeff Brooks - 13 years
Ruby Cunefare - 12 years
Doug Godke - 19 years
Buster Hanley - 19 years
Bob Huston - 13 years
Charlotte Jibben - 16 years
Mark Kemper - 28 years
Todd Peters - 3 years
Amy Whiting - 9 years

Dueling Pianos

The Pekin Sunset Club is featuring a Dueling Pianos show on Saturday, March 31st from 7:30 - 11:30.  Doors will open at 6:30.  Cash bar and light snacks are available.  The event will be held in downtown Pekin at the Speakeasy Art Center.  Contact Mike or Amanda Hamilton for tickets at hckypeanut@yahoo.com.  Tables of 8 for $200; tables of 10 for $250; or $25 per person.

I-I District Mid Year Conference

The I-I District Mid Year Conference is in Peoria, and has been reduced to one busy day on March 31st.  International President Alan Penn will be in attendance.  At the conference our service project will be to bring school supplies for underprivileged kids.  The supplies will go to area charitable organizations such as the Boys and Girls Clubs.  Visit www.ilkiwanis.org for details.

Parkway Cleanup Begins

The Kiwanis Club of Pekin will begin their monthly clean-up of Parkway Drive on March 31st.  Please meet at the entrance to Lick Creek Golf Course at 8:00am to pick up your trash bags and get your assignment.  Bring a friend!

Bringing Up Grades

The Kiwanis BUG (Bringing Up Grades) breakfast will be held on March 28th (Washington School) and March 29th (Wilson School). We arrive about 6:45am and are done by 8am. We need help both days with serving breakfast, taking

pictures and being good Kiwanis ambassadors!

Please contact Barb Strand to sign up.  It's a great way to give kudos to the GOOD kids in Pekin.  Please help!

Bowl-a-Thon is February 25th

The Bowl-a-Thon for Spastic Paralysis is Saturday, February 25th, from 1:00 to 3:00pm at Jillian's Sports Grille at the Shoppes at Grand Prairie.  More information and sign-up forms are available from Courtney Antonini or Amy Whiting.

Jim McMullin Recovering

Jim McMullin is recovering from surgery.  You can send cards and well wishes to his home.

February Service Anniversaries

Congratulations to the following members who are celebrating their Kiwanis anniversary this month:

Cortuney Antonini - 2 years
Brett Bode - 10 years
Steve Brown - 5 years
Larry Nelson - 25 years
Brandon Sarff - 10 years

Service Anniversaries

Congratulations to the following members on their service anniversaries with the Kiwanis Club of Pekin:

Paula Davis - 16 years
Denny Kief - 16 years
Emily Lambe - 7 years
Sue McMillan - 11 years
James McMullen - 2 years
Erica Mutchler - 3 years
Dave Myatt - 19 years
Mitch Richards - 3 years
Sherry Semonis - 13 years
Denny Stoller - 44 years
Larry Stone - 37 years
Jim Warning - 37 years
Chuck Wolfe - 49 years