BULLETIN September 2, 2021, Meeting - North Modesto ...

BULLETIN
 September 2, 2021, Meeting
Presiding: President Robert started the meeting at 7:00am. President Robert was at the Graffiti
USA Classic Car Museum along with a group of in-person Kiwanians on zoom.
The meeting started with a robust ringing of the bell. An opening song was directed by Gary
Goodman. The pledge allegiance to the flag was directed by Nico Flores and a prayer was
delivered by Marty Villa.

Guests:
Selena VCPA Secretary visited via Zoom.
Kevin Van Donselaar, Executive Director of Christian Berets was a guest of Marty Villa.

Announcements:
The Deinstallation of President Robert will FINALLY happen on September 17, 2021. Randy and
Denise Cook have generously offered the “Man Cave/She Shed” as the venue. Signup sheet has
been passed around. If you have been on Zoom and not able to get the sign-up sheet but would
like to attend the de-installation, please contact Adrian Crane.

Interclub is scheduled at Sonora October 15, 2021, 7:00 am. Contact Ken Darby

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Peace Path-Marty Villa relayed a message from Tuolumne School. They have used the path so
much it’s worn out and needs to be re-painted.

Roger Suelzle’ s employer is looking for drivers to deliver pharmaceuticals. If interested,
contact Roger.

Steve Perry announced the Old Fisherman’s Club car show is September 25. Contact Steve if
you are interested.

Board Report. President Roberts last board meeting.
The successful car show provided a boost to the current year budget and we were able to
donate some extra money this year and still have a good budget for our incoming President
Aaron for the coming year.
Donations were made to:
Alzheimer’s Association $500
Gospel Mission $1555
Salvation Army $1555
Youth for Christ $1550
Christian Beret 2500
Valley Recovery/Redwood Center $1000
Juline Foundation$1000

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New Member:

Nico Flores was inducted today. Marine Sargent Flores is from Jacksonville, N.C. After high
school he enlisted in the Marines and endured training at Parris Island and Camp Lejeune. He
was stationed in Washington D.C. after deployment to Africa and Europe. He is interested in
Explosive Ordinance Disposal. Nico is presently serving as a Recruiter. Nico was a tremendous
asset during the NMK American Graffiti Festival. Welcome Nico!
Happy/Sad Bucks:
Brian Sanders was very thankful for the great work of firefighters. His Junior College campus
was impacted by two fires in the past two week. He was able to watch the air assault real time.

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Adrian Crane was happy that his firefighter son, who used to be stationed at Columbia right
near Brian’s fires last week, is now able to help out by being on a fire crew at the Monument
fire near Redding.

Bob Riedel was very happy about his wife Eileen’s new/used Lexus. President Robert noticed
that Bob continued talking about a Hybrid Lexus, surgery, thumbs up and soon a $10 donation
grew to $20 and beyond.

Kevin Scott was very happy that the Society for Disabilities banquet went very well. He noted
that Greater Turlock Kiwanis had a table, but NMK didn’t. NMK donated.

Lori Rosman donated $5 for her trip to Idaho. The donation grew to $10 when she bragged
about seeing Jewel in person while there.

Ken Darby got a booster shot from the VA.

Aaron Kellums gave up $10 because he will miss the next meeting. President Robert pointed
out he would also miss CLE Training. Since Aaron had already set the price of a missed meeting,
that would be another $10. 

Birthdays:

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Britta Skavdahl celebrated a birthday on August 27. Based upon statements made by people
who are in the know but not authorized to speak, Britta is 29, again.

Wedding Anniversaries:
Jeremiah Williams 35 years

Membership anniversaries.
Jim Toal and Doug Van Den Enden were both inducted on September 1, 1997

DRAWING RESULTS-AKA Third time is the charm.
Draw 1. Loren Suelzle claimed to win the marble draw but was unable to produce a ticket.
Draw 2. Bob Riedel had the winning ticket but couldn’t come up with the red marble.
Draw 3. Karen Bettencourt had the winning ticket and the lunch money.

Anything else for the good of the order?
If you can’t feed a hundred people, then just feed one.
Adjourn:

Upcoming Programs:

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President: Robert Husman
Vice President: Aaron Kellums
1st Vice President: Jennifer Mullen
2nd Vice president: Ana Kanbara
Secretary: Lori Rosman
Treasurer: Jim Felt

Board Members:
2019-2021 – Laura Maki, Brian Sanders, Gary Wasmund, Bob Riedel
2020-2022 – Troy Wright, Loren Suelzle, AJ Figueroa, Ana Kanbara

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