Nameless Creek Youth Camp

Don kept an eye on the weather and used scientific methods to determine if  it was raining.

We ate delicious hamburgers and side dishes provided by the members.

Marcy Gave us directions for the scavenger hunt.

First Runner Up in the Scavenger Hunt

Winning Team in the Scavenger Hunt (Short straw)

The Nameless Creek Youth Camp hosted Greenfield Kiwanis.  Members provided their meals and we enjoyed the camp.  NCYC has undergone a major transformation with a master plan adding facilities. The final portion of the master plan to be completed in 2015 will be a Dining Hall/Multipurpose Building.  Gifts to help fund this final phase can be made to the Hancock County Community Foundation, 312 East Main Street , Greenfield, Indiana  46140.  For more information see www.namelesscreekyouthcamp.org 

PIN Camp

Martha Haynes an Barb Kauchak told the Greenfield Kiwanis Club about Plug Into Nature (PIN) Camp..  The camp will be held from July 7-11, 9am-4pm, at the Nameless Creek Youth Camp, 2675 S. 600 E., Greenfield, and is for students entering 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade next year.  The camp will provide a variety of activities such as sports, games, arts and crafts, basic culinary skills, a water carnival, and horseback riding.  A registration fee is required, and then a $60 camp fee when accepted.  There are a limited number of camp spots available. Parents are responsible for all transportation to and from the camp.  Scholarships are available to the camp.  For further information, to receive an application, or to make a scholarship donation please contact Martha Haynes at 317-861-1116 or Jerry Bell at 317-652-2033.

2014 Scholarship Winners

 Susie Broome, Kiwanis Scholarship Chair: Megan Kube: Emily Reger: and Clara Starkey

The Kiwanis Club presented the 2014 scholarships to the three recipients on Tuesday.  Susie Broome chaired the scholarship selection committee.  Each student received a $1,000 scholarship named for a Kiwanian and dedicated to an area of interest of the Kiwanian.

The Dr. William Griffing Scholarship in Science was presented to Megan Kube who was home schooled.  Megan teaches piano lessons, studied in Bolivia with Food Resources Bank, and will attend Ave Maria University in Florida where she will study Health Sciences and Pre-Medicine.

The J.B. Stephens Scholarship in Education was presented to Emily Reger, a graduate ofEastern Hancock High School.  Emily was a volunteer in a special needs class, Student Council President, and a member of the Varsity Softball and Volleyball teams.  Emily will attend Ball State University where she will study Speech and Language Pathology.

The Robert Eagleston Scholarship in Business was presented to Clara Starkey, a graduate of Greenfield Central High School.  Clara was an Academic Top 10, finalist for the Hancock County Lilly Endowment Scholarship, and President of the Key Club.  She will attend IUPUI where she will study Finance.

 Susie Broome, Kiwanis Scholarship Chair: Megan Kube: Emily Reger: and Clara Starkey.

New Members

Seven new members were welcomed into Kiwanis on Tuesday, June 3.  From Left, Back Row are Bob Spriggs, Bill Brookfield, and Steve Foreman.  From Left, Front Row are Michelle McPherson, Donna Brookfield, Diana Foreman, and Pam Bennett.

Emily Nickels 500 Festival Princess

Bob and Sondra Gullion welcome Emily Nickels, 500 Festival Princess

Emily Nickels, a 500 Festival Princess for 2014, told Kiwanians about her experiences and observations.  The 2014 Princesses serve as ambassadors of the 500 Festival, the 2014 Indianapolis 500 and their hometowns.  The princesses represent and participate at 500 Festival events and programs throughout the month of May.  In addition, the 33 princesses are involved with statewide outreach programs by organizing and facilitating numerous volunteer opportunities.  The 33 Princesses also receive professional development training, including networking and public speaking/presentation opportunities. 

The 500 Festival interviewed 230 applicants from across the state of Indiana on Saturday, Jan. 25, narrowing the selection to 66 women. The judges then conducted a second-round interviews on Saturday, Feb. 8, selecting the final 33 to serve as ambassadors.

Since being selected, she has participated in several service projects.  At the YMCA she excited a young Muncie boy by giving him a small toy car.  At another a young girl wanted to give Emily her princess dresses.    In addition Emily participated in activities at Kids Day, Community Day, Breakfast at the Brickyard, the Memorial Service, and Volunteer Appreciation Day. She appeared in the 500 Festival Parade, attended the Snake Pit Ball, and was driven around the track on race day at the Indianapolis 500.

Emily is a 2011 graduate of Greenfield Central High School and currently is a Senior at Ball State University where she is studying Public Relations and Marketing. 

Good Job Mr. Burt

Steve Burt fellow Kiwanian will be retiring from an education career that began in 1975 at Hartford City and is conluding with  35 years as Principal of Weston Elementary School.  Mr. Burt has been named a Distinguished Hoosier  by Governor Mike Pence and the Greenfield Central School Board recently dedicated the library at Weston as the Steve Burt Library.  Good Job Mr. Burt, Thanks.

Kiwanis Membership night

Sixteen prospective Kiwanians learned about membership in the club from membership committee members Dave and Kathy Medved and Reed and Jan Tarwater.