Kiwanis Club of Harker Heights P O Box 2309 Harker Heights, TX 76548 Upcoming Speaker Roster: 2013 January - February Jan 29 – D McClure Feb 5 – R Shoemaker Feb 12 – R Stone Feb 19 - C Sweeney Feb 26 – G Swindle

Harker Heights Kiwanis Club Meeting 01-29-13 Speakers: Tiana Marrarta & LaCharles Green Topic: Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Texas – Mission: to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. Three major programs are: Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Character & Leadership. The clubs are open to boys and girls ages 6-18. Dues at most sites are only $20 per year. Every club has full-time, trained youth development professionals who are supported by volunteers. They are located in all the local middle schools. Children of active duty military receive free annual membership. 8th graders can volunteer and be trained in the peer to peer mentoring program. They are a non-profit organization and funding comes from donations, and grants, private donations, locally from the Army, bingo or the city. The city of Harker Heights donated $50,000 last year. For more information call 254-699-5808 or visit at 304 W Ave B in Killeen.

Club Business:

Prayer: Gene Weaver Pledges: Charles Sweeney Song: Lisa Youngblood Children’s Miracle Network: Jar passed around Pancake Supper – Pete said so far everyone he talked to has

been very receptive to donating. Norm and Vivian got the syrup from Papa’s and IHOP and started on door prizes

Lunch: Chicken fried Chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, tossed salad & tea

Raffle Winner: Darrel Charlton Amount: $ 26.00 Jackpot: $220.00 (not won) Next Jackpot: $225.00 WOW!!!!!!! Where is that joker?

Board of Directors Mariko Cross Dave McClure Jim McKinnon Mike Miller Gladys Swindle Diane Thompson

2012-2013 Officers President: Esabell Zellmar Pres. Elect: Paul Loughran Vice Pres: Pete Laessig Treasurer: Darrel Charlton Secretary: Vivian Marschik Outgoing Pres: Darrel Charlton

Please notify Paul Loughran prior to your program as to your speaker and topic or if you need assistance obtaining a speaker.

Guests: Leslie Francis & Laurri Hoyle

Birthdays: None Brags: None Joke: James Hoyle-Kids say the darnedest things! 4 year old Braden’s mom fixed him some hamburger helper for dinner one night. He really enjoyed it! He asked when he’s grown up and becomes a “dult” and she is dead and gone he wanted the recipe for that dinner.

Happy Groundhog Day

FYI: Submitted by: Jos Portmann

ED LAW: TRC, Chapter 545. Operation and Movement of Vehicles, Subchapter I, Miscellaneous. Section 545.404, Unattended motor vehicle: "An operator may not leave the vehicle unattended without: (1) stopping the engine; (2) locking the ignition; (3) removing the key from the ignition; (4) setting the parking brake effectively; and (5) if standing on a grade, turning the front wheels to the curb or side of the highway". Section 545.406. Coasting: "(a) An operator moving on a downgrade may not coast with the gears or transmission of the vehicle in neutral. (b) An operator of a truck, tractor, or bus moving on a downgrade may not coast with the clutch disengaged".