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Kiwanis Club of Meriden | P.O. Box 733, Meriden, CT 06450 | www.meridenkiwanis.org
WEEKLY BULLETIN |
April 11, 2019
We are a proud sponsor of the fo l lowing Service Leadership Programs in the Meriden school system:
University of New Haven,
Connecticut
Maloney High School
Platt High School
Wilcox Tech High School
Lincoln Middle School
Washington Middle School
Edison Middle School
Israel Putnam Elementary
Roger Sherman Elementary
John Barry Elementary
Ben Franklin Elementary
Casimir Pulaski Elementary
ARC of Meriden/Wallingford
The 1st Aktion Club in
Connecticut
The meeting was called to order by President Cindy D’Agostino. “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” was sung and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The
prayer was delivered by LeNissa Rivera . There were 20 members in attendance.
Guests: None
Birthdays: Michael Rohde April 4
Billy Passarelli April 5
Sandi Gollnick April 10
Pierre Blanchet April 14
Corinne Balcher April 17 Honorary Member
David Elkin April 26
John Mierzejewski April 26
Mike Rohde Billy Passarelli Sandi Gollnick Pierre Blanchet Corinne Balcher Dave & Dorothy Elkin
Anniversaries: John & Rosalie Mierzejewski April 4
Don & Jodi Parker April 6
Dave & Gail Edgington April 12
Don & Jodi Parker
Kiwanis Club of Meriden | P.O. Box 733, Meriden, CT 06450 | www.meridenkiwanis.org
Kiwanis Anniversaries Elaine Murphy April 1, 1998
Sandra Doucette April 4, 2002
Corinne Balcher April 4, 2012 Honorary Member
Loyd Davis April 16, 1981
Michelle Bourdeau April 25, 2007
Elaine Murphy Sandy Doucette & Cheryl Corinne Balcher Loyd Davis Michelle Bourdeau
Quip:
Joe Giannetti gave us several jokes to brighten our day. A father was telling his son who was about to get married. I want to give you a little advice. On our honeymoon I said to your mother. Come here, I want to tell you something. He took his pants off and told her to try these pants on. She tried them on and said I can’t fit into these pants. He said exactly. I want you to know I wear the pants in the house. So the son took the advice and on his honeymoon he said to his wife I want to show you something. He took his pants off and told her to try them on. I can’t fit into these pants. He said EXACTLY. I wear the pants in the house and what I say goes. So she thought for a moment and took her pants off and said to him try these pants on. So he struggled and struggled and he said I can’t get into these pants. She said EXACTLY. With that attitude you never will. An elderly farmer one day went down to the pond to get some water for his plants. As he neared the pond he heard female voices talking and laughing with glee and as he came close he said a bunch of young women skinny dipping. He made the women aware of his presence and they all went to the deep end of the pond and one of the women shouted out, “We’re not coming out until you leave”. The old man thought and said, “That’s no problem. I didn’t come down here to watch you ladies swim. I came down to feed my alligator.” Getting in shape – I feel like my body is getting totally out of shape, so I took my doctor’s suggestion and joined a gym. I decided to take aerobics for seniors. I bent. I twisted. I gyrated. I jumped up and down and perspired for an hour. By the time I the time I got my sneakers on the class was over. Morris, an 82 year guy, went to see the doctor to get a physical. A few days later the doctor saw Morris walking down the street with this gorgeous young woman. A few days later, Morris went to the see the doctor again and the doctor said to him, “You’re really doing great, aren’t you”. Morris said, “Absolutely, doctor. I got a hot mamma and I’m cheerful.” The doctor thought for a moment and he said, “I didn’t say that. I said you got a heart murmur and an earful. A 65 year old guy picked a new primary care physician and after 2 visits and exhaustive lab tests, he said, “ I’m doing fairly well for my age aren’t I?” “Doctor, do you think I’ll live to be 80?” The Doctor said, “Do you smoke?” “No.” “Do you drink beer or wine? “No.” “Do you eat steak?” “No.” “Do you eat barbeque ribs”. “No.” “Do you spend any time in the sun? Do you like to play golf? Do you sail, hike, bike?” “No.” “Do you gamble? Drive fast cars? Do you like sex?” “No.” “Why the hell do you want to be 80?”
50/50 Raffle: Won by Loyd Davis
Happy Dollars: Pierre Blanchet - $1 – reminder everyone that the Strawberry Shortcake sale will be on May 30th. There’s a committee meeting on April 22nd at my house for Anyone interested. On May 11th, at the AOH we will get together and put labels on containers at 9:00 am. Doreen Roddy - $2 – Daffodil Season – I hope everyone signs up to help Eileen and everyone comes to the festival. The week before we have a tag sale on the 20th – The 2nd happy dollar I was excited that I got a phone call yesterday that I was voted into the Boys & Girls Club Hall of Fame. Eileen Bongiovanni - $1 – I want to remind everyone to sign-up for the Daffodil Festival. And I want to blow my own horn to because tonight is very special The Mid-State Chamber of of Commerce Dinner and 3 Kiwanians are being honored tonight. Myself, Karen Roesler, and Girls, Inc is getting a really nice Award – Michelle Bourdeau is the Director. So we should be really proud that our actions are being noticed by the community. Loyd Davis - $1 – for winning Karen Roesler - $2 – ditto what Eileen said and 2 of my kids are coming tonight so I’ll get to see them. Cindy D’Agostino - $2 - one is for the 3 ladies who are going to receive awards tonight and the other one is for Doreen. Bob Meister - $1 for Doreen
Pierre Blanchet Cindy & Doreen Eileen Bongiovanni Loyd Davis Karen Roesler Bob Meister
Kiwanis Club of Meriden | P.O. Box 733, Meriden, CT 06450 | www.meridenkiwanis.org
Service Leadership Programs: Family night will be April 23rd. Please come and help out or join us as we support our SLPs.
What’s Happening:
Kiwanis Komedy Night:
On March 29th, our club held the 2nd annual Komedy Night which proved to be a great successful fundraiser. The financial results are not all in yet so
we’ll save that for the next bulletin. The North Italian Club was filled to just about capacity and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and the
comedians. We were entertained by Mark Brennan, Krystal Dyer and Howie Mason. What a great night thanks to Lauren Rizzuto who chaired the
event and the help of the board members and others. This was a joint effort and could not have been a success without everyone’s contribution.
Mark Brennan
Krystal Dyer Howie Mason
Spelling Bee:
The Kiwanis Club of Meriden hosted a Spelling Bee on April 1, 2019 at Thomas Hooker Elementary School. 5th and 6th grade finalists from each
elementary middle school in Meriden competed in the city-wide spelling bee. This year’s winner is Anthony Dayao from Lincoln Middle School and
the runner- up is Samantha Donneyre from our Lady of Mount Carmel. Congratulations to all students who participated. This project was chaired by
Eileen Bongiovanni. The Bee Master was David Wyskiel. The Dictionary Master was Brian Cofrancesco and the judges were Joan Kilby, E. Jack Shorr,
Miguel Cardona, and Kristilee LaHaye, President of the Rotary Club.
Special Recognition:
Three of our members received special recognition at the Mid-State Chamber of Commerce Awards Night on April 11, 2019 at the Aqua Turf in
Southington, CT. Eileen Bongiovanni and Karen Roesler received Service Awards and Girls, Inc. were also honored which club is directed by our own
Michele Bourdeau. Cudos for our members bringing honor to our club.
Kiwanis Club of Meriden | P.O. Box 733, Meriden, CT 06450 | www.meridenkiwanis.org
Announcements: Community Projects committee meeting at Joan Kilby’s house on April 15th
April 20th is opening day for the girls softball which we are sponsoring. The game is held on Thorpe Avenue.
April 22nd is the Strawberry Shortcake committee meeting at Pierre Blanchet’s house.
We have Family Night on April 23rd at Roger Sherman Elementary School.
April 25th is the night meeting – probably at Lido’s. Will let you know.
Daffodil Festival on April 26 – 28th. All hands on deck for that one.
May 30th – Strawberry Shortcake Sale at Il Monticello - this is becoming more involved every year however, we need more drivers and more helpers
To make the shortcakes. Please help.
New 100th Anniversary District Jerseys are available. If you’re interested please contact [email protected] or visit the store at:
http://www.newenglandkiwanis.org/forms/store.html.
Kiwanis Club of Meriden Shirts – Dave Edgington has made a contact to purchase polo shirts for the Meriden Kiwanis Club. He has sent out an
email with information on how to purchase.
104th Annual Kiwanis International Convention (ICON) Orlando, FL 2019
CALENDAR OF EVENTS: (Note: As I receive information during the year, I will add to the calendar. This is what I have thus far.)
April 13 – 9:00 am – 12:00 Butterfly and Bea Clean-up day at Oregon Road.
April 11 – 12:15 pm – Lunch meeting at Il Monticello, 537 Broad Street
April 15 – 6:30 pm – Community Projects meeting held at home of Joan Kilby, 238 Curtis St.
April 22 – 6:30 pm – Strawberry Shortcake committee meeting at Pierre Blanchet’s home, 709 Andrea Lane, Cheshire
April 23 – 6:00 pm – Kiwanis Family Night, Roger Sherman Elementary School, Meriden. Kiwanis members are asked to bring a dessert or snack and
Help in the distribution of pizza and set-up. Please come between 5:00 pm and 5:30 pm to help out.
April 25 – 6:30 pm – Kiwanis Night Meeting – Installation for Dan Neville
April 27 – 28 – Daffodil Festival - need volunteers – please sign-up
May 2 – 6:30 pm – Board Meeting at home of Florence Thibodeau, 85 Old Farm Road, Meriden
May 9 – 12:15 pm –Joint Lunch meeting with The Rotary at Il Monticello, 537 Broad Street
May 11 – Service project at AOH – roll napkins for Strawberry Shortcake fundraiser. More info forthcoming
May 14 -6:30 pm – Kiwanis Walter Deptula Public Speaking & Essay Contest – place to be determined
May 17 – 24 – New England & Bermuda District Kiwanis Bermuda Cruise
May 20 – 6:30 pm – Community Projects meeting held at home of Joan Kilby, 238 Curtis St.
May 29 – 6:30 pm – Education Awards at Il Monticello
May 30 – 9:00 am – Strawberry Shortcake Sale – at Il Monticello – all hands on deck
June 6 – 6:30 pm – Board Meeting at the home of Florence Thibodeau, 85 Old Farm Road, Meriden
June 8 – Service Project – make milk-bones and peanut butter sandwiches for Meriden Humane Society. More info forthcoming.
June 13 – 12:15 pm – Lunch meeting at Il Monticello, 537 Broad St.
June 17 – 6:30 pm – Community Projects meeting held at home of Joan Kilby, 238 Curtis St.
June 27 – 30 – Kiwanis International Convention, Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, FL
June 27 – 6:30 pm – Kiwanis Night Meeting
July 11 – 12:15 pm – Lunch meeting at Il Monticello, 537 Broad Street
July 11 – 6:30 pm – Board Meeting at home of Florence Thibodeau, 85 Old Farm Road, Meriden
July 15 – 6:30 pm – Community Projects meeting held at home of Joan Kilby, 238 Curtis St.
July 25 – 6:30 pm – Kiwanis Night Meeting
July 27 -2:00 pm – Kiwanis Summer Picnic – President Cindy D’Agostino’s Home, 235 Westview Dr., Meriden
August 1 – 6:30 pm – Board Meeting at home of Florence Thibodeau, 85 Old Farm Road, Meriden
August 5 – 5:30 pm – John J. Nerden RTC Camp Service Clubs Picnic 89 Powder Hill Rd., Middlefield, CT (tentative)
August 8 – 12:15 pm – Lunch meeting at Il Monticello, 537 Broad St.
August 16 – 18 – Kiwanis District Convention , Radisson, Nashua, NH
August 19 – 6:30 pm – Community Projects meeting held at home of Joan Kilby, 238 Curtis St.
August 22 – 6:30 pm – Kiwanis Night Meeting
September 5 – 6:30 pm – Board Meeting at home of Florence Thibodeau, 85 Old Farm Road, Meriden
September 12 – Peanut Day – Volunteers needed.
September 16 – 6:30 pm – Community Projects Meeting held at home of Joan Kilby, 238 Curtis St.
September 21 – Bike Rodeo – more info to come
September 27 – 6:00 pm, Il Monticello, 577 S. Broad St., Meriden, Kiwanis Installation of Officers
Kiwanis Club of Meriden | P.O. Box 733, Meriden, CT 06450 | www.meridenkiwanis.org
PROGRAM/GUEST SPEAKER: The annual meeting was held with a quorum of 20 members present. Dave Wyskiel read the minutes from the previous annual meeting and Bob
Gollnick presented the financial report. Doreen Roddy presented a slate of officers and board of directors and nominations were opened from the
floor. No nominations were received and the slate of officers was voted in. Your new slate of officers for 2019-2020 is:
Officers: Board of Directors:
President: Joan Kilby Past Presiddent Pierre Blanchet
President Elect: Michelle Bourdeau Past President Eileen Bongiovanni
Vice President: Karen Roesler Past President Brian Cofrancesco
Secretary: Melissa Neville-Passarelli Past President Bob Gollnick
Recording Secretary: David Wyskiel Past President Doreen Roddy
Treasurer: JoAnne Keene Martha Colaresi
Immediate Past President Cindy D’Agostino Lorraine Gamble
Cheryl O’Connor
LeNissa Rivera
Florence Thibodeau
The following projects were approved:
Daffodil Festival Fundraiser
Strawberry Shortcake Fundraiser
Peanut Day Fundraiser
Corporate Sponsor Fundraiser
Komedy Night Fundraiser
Komedy Night Fundraiser for 2019
Budget committee to meet to set budget for 2019-2020
Project to sponsor Girls, Inc. STEM Lab at a cost of $8,600 to be funded by several sources including grants, foundations and current funds.
Adjournment: 1:15 pm.
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Kiwanis Club of Meriden | P.O. Box 733, Meriden, CT 06450 | www.meridenkiwanis.org
KIWANIS CLUB OF MERIDEN
OFFICERS 2018-2019:
Cindy D’Agostino, President
Joan Kilby, President Elect
Michelle Bourdeau, Vice-President
Melissa Neville-Passarelli, Secretary
David Wyskiel, Recording Secretary
JoAnne Keene, Treasurer
Doreen Roddy, Immediate Past President
Bulletin Editor: Florence Thibodeau
Photographer: David Wyskiel
The Kiwanis Club of Meriden meets on the second
Thursday of the month at:
12:15 PM
Il Monticello
577 South Broad Street, Meriden, Connecticut
