FUSE

Denise Arland, Executive Director of Families United for Support and Encouragement (FUSE), spoke to Kiwanis about raising children who have disabilities.  FUSE provides knowledge and skills to support families in taking care of children’s needs.  They help families navigate the available programs and services for children.  They provide the information and referrals at no cost to the families.  They also provide monthly support meetings and family activities.  For more information go to www.fuseinc.org or call 317.462.9064.

Blue Zones

Steve Long, CEO of Hancock Regional Hospital spoke to Kiwanis regarding the Blue Zones project.  In 2004, researchers identified pockets around the world where people live measurably longer and better. In these “Blue Zones” they found that people reach age 100 at rates 10 times greater than in the United States.  After identifying 5 of the world’s Blue Zones, teams of scientists identified lifestyle characteristics that might explain longevity. They found that the lifestyles of all Blue Zones residents shared specific characteristics.

This information is important to Hancock Regional and the people it serves because the hospital wants to help people from getting sick rather than caring for sick people.  Communities around the country and the State of Iowa are attempting to emulate the nine practices documented during this project.  Mr. Long and the hospital are studying ways to use this information in our community. 

In honor of Marcy Hoffman

 

Jerry Bell stands next to the newly planted pine tree donated by Sabol Tree Farm.  Nameless Creek Youth Camp now has a pine tree planed in honor of Marcy Hoffman, dedicated Kiwanian and pine tree enthusiast.  The tree was planted by dedicated and tireless Kiwanian Scott Kleine.

Nameless Creek Safari

The Nameless Creek Safari committee of Marti Crider, Marcy Hoffman, Barb Kauchak, Carol Reddish, and Julie Dishman organized one of the best outings the club had.  We met at Nameless Creek Youth Camp for a pitch in dinner with superbly cooked hamburgers.  After dinner we moved on to the Safari expedition which included several challenges and games.  

New Members

New members Randy and Rita Johnson with sponsors Tom and Susie Billings.

New Member induction

From left front:  Candy and Milke Hyde, Diana and John Wells, Sandy Miller, Deborah Smith. Back Row from left: Jan and Reed Tarwater, Karen and Scott Kleine, and Gerry Smith.

Kiwanis inducted five new members on Tuesday Every member who has joined Kiwanis since 1924 has agreed to these common principles:

1.      To give primacy to the human and spiritual rather than to the material values of life.
2.      To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships.
3.      To promote the adoption and the application of higher social, business, and professional standards.
4.      To develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive, and serviceable citizenship.

5.      To provide, through Kiwanis clubs, a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render altruistic service, and to build better communities.

6.      To cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism which make possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism, and goodwill.

The new members inducted Tuesday were Mike and Candy Hyde, John and Diana Wells, and Sandy Miller.  Additional members who were unable to be present will be inducted next week.  Jan and Reed Tarwater are the Membership chairs this year.

JB Stephen Scholarship Winner

Eric Kelly, a recent graduate of Greenfield-Central High School was presented with the JB Stephens scholarship