THE PRESIDENT’S CORNER

It has certainly been a fun and busy time for Redmond Kiwanis. The 100th Birthday of Kiwanis, a visit from the International President Dr. John Button, and the ground breaking for the Sam Johnson Park Renovation.

Welcome to the newest members of Redmond Kiwanis; Dawn Toombs, Jeff Hocker, Debbie Henderson-Norton, Linda Anderson, Lee Harlow and Jessica George. And thanks to Katie Mercer and Eric Coughlin for putting on a new member orientation recently. Now all of us need to make these new members feel welcome and assist them in getting involved in our club activities.

The first object of Kiwanis is “To give primacy to the human and spiritual rather than to the material values of life.” The success of Kiwanis in local communities results from the strong and active service of Kiwanis club members. In the coming months there will be many calls for involvement in various activities such as; serving at Jericho Table, attending inter-club meetings, litter pick-up, Vintner’s Dinner, Prayer Breakfast, and Fish Fair, just to mention a few. Look to our web-page, http://www.redmondkiwanis.org , (thanks Dave Shirley) and to Facebook, Redmond Kiwanis (Redmond, Oregon), (thanks Anne Graham) for information about these opportunities to be involved.

Taking part in these opportunities is your opportunity for fun, fellowship and relevant service to the youth of the community.

Dan

 

 

LEADERSHIP REDMOND PLANS YARD SALE FOR PARK

After the first phase renovation of Sam Johnson Park, there’s more work to be done. The 2015 class of Leadership Redmond is getting behind the project with a yard sale at Redmond High School on Saturday, April 18 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The group will be seeking donations for the sale, so you might start putting aside your treasurers for that event.

More details to follow soon

MORE THAN 300 ATTEND PARK EVENT IN FEBRUARY

Three years ago when three Redmond, Oregon, mothers came to the city council to complain about the condition of the playground in the city’s central park, they had no idea what they were starting. The city responded by budgeting $90,000 for improvements. Then the Redmond Kiwanis Club got involved.

On February 13 the city, the Kiwanis family and the moms, now known as the Friends of Sam Johnson Park, broke ground on a $750,000 renovation that will make the facility the largest totally accessible park and playground in the Pacific Northwest. Dr. John Button, the Kiwanis International President, and his wife, Debbie, were on hand for the groundbreaking on the first stop of their Kiwanis Centennial tour.

After all, the foundations of Kiwanis International, the Redmond Kiwanis Club and the Pacific Northwest District had pungled in more than $80,000 toward the effort, and Landscape Structures, a Kiwanis partner, another $25,000. The park should be ready for play by Memorial Day Weekend.

The Redmond Kiwanis Club has a long history with Sam Johnson Park, developing it from scratch about 35 years ago after the death of Sam Johnson, a charter member of the Kiwanis Club in 1937. He was a long-time club member, legislator and mayor of the city. Members built the irrigation system, installed the playground equipment and a few years later completed a picnic pavilion in the city’s largest park. It was because of that history that the club became involved again.

Gary Ollerenshaw, a past president of the Kiwanis club, led the Kiwanis effort in partnership with the City of Redmond. Heather Richards, the city’s community development director and a member of the club, spearheaded most of the grant applications. Local fundraising amassed more than $350,000.

“This became a passion of mine,” Ollerenshaw said. “Actually I became a pain in the neck to some people, but I wasn’t asking for the moon. I was just asking for money.” Because of his park efforts and continuing volunteer activities, Ollerenshaw was named Redmond Citizen of the Year by the Redmond Chamber of Commerce. “We didn’t have any doubts we would get the funding we needed,” Richards said. “We all just worked as a team…and every step along the way, we knew we were committed to developing the project.”

Accessibility became a key issue in the park’s design, drawing a larger contingent in the park’s renovation. Kristine Andrews, mother of Abel who has mobility issues, proclaimed on Facebook: “Abel loves this shovel that Redmond Kiwanis gave him. He would not let go of it….

“I often feel that our struggles are ours alone. We encounter a lot of closed doors, ignorance and indifference. I cannot tell you what it means to me that our community has put in so much effort to meet a need that was not directly its own.”

The new playground will include features such as swings, slides, a dual zip line, a 200-foot linear-foot climbing wall, a basketball court and a climbable replica of Monkey Face, a prominent geological feature at nearby Smith Rock State Park.

. -----@----- Last year I joined a support group for procrastinators, but we haven’t met yet!
 

Did you hear about the fellow whose whole
left side was cut off? He’s all right now!

VINTNER’S DINNER, WINE RAFFLE EFFORTS TOP FUNDRAISERS

Friday, May 15, is the date of the 11th annual Vintner’s Dinner, Let’s Raise a Glass. A few days later the winners of the annual wine raffle will be drawn.

Each member is asked to support the wine raffle by bringing $20 to Katie Mercer or Linda Trout to purchase the 100 bottles of wine that will be awarded to four 25-bottle winners this year. Selling raffle tickets comes soon, at $5 each. The drawing will be held in mid-May shortly after the dinner.

Tate and Tate is again catering the six-course dinner paired with wines from Eola Hills Wine Cellars of Rickreall. Tickets are $70 each, corporate table of 8 are $700, and seating is limited to 128.

The committee, headed by Linda Trout and Carl Vertrees, is trying to build on last year’s success of expanding the silent auction.

Members will be asked to solicit local business for sponsorships and silent auction items to supplement out-of-area requests generated by the vintner’s committee. Because of the expense of the tickets, there is no pressure for Kiwanians to attend the event.

The committee is offering sponsorships ranging from $250 to $4,000, most accompanied by event tickets.

Last year the dinner and raffle netted more than $15,000

JERICHO TABLE SERVICE MOVES, CONTINUES ON FIRST FRIDAYS

For several years the Redmond Ministerial Association has been feeding weekday dinners to homeless persons, and Kiwanis had served those meals any month there is a fifth Friday.

In December we changed that commitment to the first Friday of every month.

In a further reorganization, the Jericho Table committee has found a new home for the service, the Church of God Seventh-day at Fourth and Birch. Tate and Tate Catering will continue to provide the meals.

Kiwanis will be serving the meals the first Friday of every month from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

MINUTES of SPECIAL BOARD MEETING – February 4, 2015

The meeting was called to order at 12:53 p.m. by President Dan Tippy immediately after the regular membership meeting at Juniper Golf Club. Also present were Katie Mercer, John Duff, Carl Vertrees, Linda Trout, Noah von Borstel, Kae Loverink and Anne Graham. A quorum was established.

A membership application from Jessica George from Mid-Oregon Credit Union was approved.

John Duff pointed out that $300 had been budgeted for a fall coat drive by the Family Access Network and suggested the money be reallocated to FAN’s winter shoe drive. The motion passed.

The meeting was adjourned at 12:56 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Carl Vertrees, secretary

MINUTES of KIWANIS BOARD MEETING – February 17, 2015

The meeting was called to order at noon by President Dan Tippy in the Kiwanis Board Room of the Redmond Chamber of Commerce. Other board members present were Dan Young, Gary Ollerenshaw, Peter Ribble, Carl Vertrees, Linda Trout, Eric Coughlin, Katie Mercer and John Duff. Lt. Carl Anderson also attended. A quorum was established.

President Dan opened the meeting praising member participation in the Feb. 12 dinner with Kiwanis International President John Button and in the Feb. 13 ground breaking for the renovation of Sam Johnson Park. All of our division clubs were represented at the events.

Minutes of the January board meeting as distributed by e-mail and published in the January newsletter were approved.

Committee reports:

Finances: John Duff presented the financial report for January showing balances of $2,181 in the administrative accounts and $16,555 in the service accounts. John noted that the See’s Candy had been paid for, and that profits for the project will exceed $3,200. We have also paid our lieutenant governor $750 to help pay her expenses.

Membership: Katie Mercer reported she is working on membership obligations including badges and T-shirts for new members and the Feb. 25 orientation session.

Meetings: Eric Coughlin said he has programs scheduled for most of the meetings for March and April.

Spiritual aims: Dan Young reported that Charlie Trainor is recovering from recent prostate surgery, and that the next planning meeting for the annual prayer breakfast would be Feb. 23. He said the Redmond Ministerial Association is again backing the May 7 event.

Public relations: Carl Vertrees said the attendance of about 300 people at the ground breaking for Sam Johnson Park indicated public relations works.

Foundation: Linda Trout reported the Redmond Kiwanis Foundation had approved a $6,000 grant to Central Christian Schools toward its $12,000 request to build a playground for its early development pupils. She is also funding scholarships that were awarded by the club last spring.

Interclubs: Pete Ribble said we had achieved three interclubs in January, another is scheduled to Bend Feb. 19 and Burns/Hines on March 12. He noted he tries to schedule Key Club interclubs the first week of each month, Redmond on Tuesdays at 11:20 and Ridgeview on Fridays at 11:20.

Central Christian Schools also made a fund request to the Kiwanis Club to help fund its playground equipment. The board reiterated the foundation’s offer to help with labor and to make our barbecue available for fund raising events. Although it did not fund the request, the board agreed to reassess dollar availability at the end of the fiscal year.

The board approved a request from the vintner’s dinner committee to buy 3 gross of wine classes at about $500 so it would no longer have to rent them for the spring fundraiser.

Katie Mercer announced the first meeting of the fun run committee would be Feb. 26th for the Saturday, July 11, event.

Peter Ribble reported that 22 of our then 62 members underwent the youth protection guideline training in January, and that the Redmond School District is running new background checks on 10 key members usually involved in youth activities.

Dan Tippy reported he is working on the Redmond liaison between Champions for Kids and Wal-Mart to deliver supplies to the Family Access Network in May. He also said he is still exploring helping the Mt. Bachelor Kennel Club with parking for its dog show at the fairgrounds in June.

The meeting was adjourned at 12:50 p.m., after which members discussed priorities for the Feb. 25 orientation session.

Respectfully submitted,

Carl Vertrees, secretary

THE BOARD of DIRECTORS of the Kiwanis Club of Redmond meets at least monthly. The meetings are usually held the third Tuesday of each month at noon in the Kiwanis Board Room of the Redmond Chamber of Commerce. All members are welcome to attend, and new members are encouraged to attend at least one meeting to familiarize themselves with the process.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE:

March 11: Redmond Proficiency Academy evolved as Redmond’s second high school before Ridgeview. Principal Jon Bullock will talk about the charter high and middle schools and how they are impacted by policy and budget decisions in Salem.

March 18: It’s a Field Trip to the Opportunity Foundation, east of town on the Prineville Highway. Lydia Hemsley will talk about Employment First, an Oregon State policy and philosophy that helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities find jobs that cater to their individual talents. Lunch will be provided.

March 25: How does the threat of identity theft impact you? Diane Childs is outreach coordinator for the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services. She will tell us what steps to take to best prevent theft.

April 1: Jim Horsley a former Navy combat pilot and Blue Angel will share his experiences. He’ll also talk about fundraising for humanitarian causes and his outreach to high school sports coaches and spouses.

April 8: Despite the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, there are still individuals without health insurance. Stacey Durden from Volunteers in Medicine will talk about how they fill that gap. April 15: Central Oregon Park and Recreation District does a lot more than manage a swimming pool. Anna Jones and Mike Elam will talk about current activities and projects. April 22: Central Oregon

April 15: Central Oregon Park and Recreation District does a lot more than manage a swimming pool. Anna Jones and Mike Elam will talk about current activities and projects.

April 22: Central Oregon Veterans’ Ranch provides a peaceful setting for transitional and end of life care for local veterans. Programs include sustainable agriculture, promoting volunteerism and a sense of community. Alison Perry will speak.

April 29: Mike Patrick has been practicing for his anticipated retirement, most recently with a scuba trip exploring sunken ships in the Western Pacific. You might learn a little history, too.

THE BOARD of DIRECTORS of the Kiwanis Club of Redmond meets at least monthly. The meetings are usually held the third Tuesday of each month at noon in the Kiwanis Board Room of the Redmond Chamber of Commerce. All members are welcome to attend, and new members are encouraged to attend at least one meeting to familiarize themselves with the process.

PROGRAM CHAIR ALWAYS WELCOMES YOUR SUGGESTIONS

Eric Coughlin is scheduling our speakers. He welcomes your suggestions for upcoming programs. Don’t hesitate to contact him at ericc@taiweb.com. Upcoming programs and other information
are also listed on our club’s website

CALENDAR OF EVENTS·

• March 6: Jericho Table food service to homeless, Church of God 7 th Day, 4th and Birch. 4:30 to 6 p.m.
• March 17: Monthly board meeting, Redmond Chamber, noon to 1 p.m.
• March 18: Child Car Safety Seat Clinic, Redmond Fire Hall, 2 to 4 p.m.
• April 1: Child Car Safety Seat Clinic, Redmond Fire Hall, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• April 3: Jericho Table food service to homeless, Church of God 7 th Day, 4th and Birch. 4:30 to 6 p.m.
• April 15: Child Car Safety Seat Clinic, Redmond Fire Hall, 2 to 4 p.m.
• May 7: Annual Prayer Breakfast, 6:30 a.m., Redmond Community Church.
• May 8: Fish Fair Coffee Clatter, 8:30 a.m., Redmond Fire and Rescue.
• May 15: Annual Vintner’s Dinner, Raise a Glass, North Redmond Event Center, 6 p.m.
• May 30: Fish Fair at Fireman’s Pond.
• July 10: Golf Tournament with Boys and Girls Club of Redmond/Terrebonne, Eagle Crest
• July 11: Sam Johnson Park Fun Run.
• June 25-28: Convention, 100th Kiwanis International, Indianapolis, Indiana.
• Aug. 20-23: Convention, Pacific Northwest Kiwanis District, Portland.
• Sept. 25 and 26: Oktoberfest, downtown Redmond, Wild Ride Brewing.

DIVISION 78 CLUB MEETINGS:

Lt. Gov. Linda Walker, lindasw57@aol.com 541-280-4339

 Bend: Thursday 7 a.m., COAR Building, 2112 Fourth Street.
 Madras, Tuesday noon, Geno’s Pizza, 35 SE D St., Madras. 475-6137.
 Sisters: Thursday, 7:30 a.m., coffee at 7. Aspen Lakes Golf Course.
 Prineville: Thursday noon, Meadow Lakes Golf Course.
 Burns-Hines: Thursday noon, Bella Java Bistro, 314 N. Broadway, Burns
 Cascadia: Second and Fourth Mondays, 8 p.m. on the internet: http://www.cascadiakiwanis.org/chat/fla
shchat.php
 KIWANIS CLUB of REDMOND meets Wednesdays, Noon to 1 p.m. Juniper Golf Club, 1938 SW Elkhorn Ave., 541-923-8198

IN CELEBRATION

Members’ Birthdays

• March 5: Heather Carlin
• March 14: Greg Hodecker
• March 18: Mike Patrick
• March 21: Orlo Dahl
• March 22: Anne Graham
• March 24: Trish Hansen
• March 26: Ron Wetzel
• March 28: Ardyce Swift
• April 2: Keith Hedeen
• April 4: Bill Duerden
• April 6: Chuck Meyer
• April 14: Bob Sherwin

Spouses’ Birthdays:

• March 20: Eileen Andrewson
• March 28: Dusty Hansen
• April 7: Connie Munkres
• April 13: Judi Patrick
• April 14: Ann Alisa Duerden
• April 18: Angela Hodecker
• April 20: Jean Wetzel
• April 29: Holly Sides

Celebrating Anniversaries:

• March 16: Mellisa and Kelly Case
• March 24: Randy and Robin VanMehren
• March 28: Ardyce and Jim Swift
• April 4: Steve and Melissa Bratcher
• April 16: Tim and Jenny Brown
• April 24: Bill and Ann Alisa Duerden
• April 27: Kyle and Jessica Tegen

Officers of Redmond Kiwanis Club, 2014-2015 Administrative Year

President: Dan Tippy, 548-1557
Pres.-elect: Katie Mercer, 516-1045
Vice President: Eric Coughlin, 923-7494
Secretary: Carl Vertrees, 548-5935
Treasurer: John Duff, 548-1735
Past Pres.: Noah von Borstel, 980-2040

Board of Directors:
 Kae Loverink, (’16) 504-7635
 Dottie McMenamy (’16) 548-0322
 Gary Ollerenshaw (’16) 548-6627
 Dan Young (’16) 923-7773
 Anne Graham (’15) 971-563-2064
 Pete Ribble (’15) 389-4933
 Linda Trout (’15) 548-8158

Foundation Board:
 Mike Patrick (’17) 548-8285, chair
 Gary Ollerenshaw (’18) 480-0100
 Don Lee (’19) 548-7633
 Linda Trout (’15) 548-8158
 Carl Vertrees (’16) 548-5935

Standing Committee Chairs: ’14-‘15

 Membership: Katie Mercer
 Club Meetings: Eric Coughlin
 Youth Services: John Duff and Dan Tippy
 Community Service: Gary Ollerenshaw
 Spiritual Aims: Dan Young
 Interclubs: Pete Ribble
 Social: Linda Trout
 Public Relations: Carl Vertrees
 Finance: John Duff

ATTENDANCE at JANUARY MEETINGS (of 62 members)

Date	Total	Members	Students
Jan. 07	31	23	3
Jan 14	25	21	2
Jan 21	32	23	5
Jan 28	20	20

 

THE BOARD of DIRECTORS of the Kiwanis Club of Redmond meets at least monthly. The meetings are usually held the
third Tuesday of each month at noon in the Kiwanis Board Room of the Redmond Chamber of Commerce. All members are
welcome to attend, and new members are encouraged to attend at least one meeting to familiarize themselves with the process.

 

FRED MEYER REWARDS CAN BENEFIT OUR FOUNDATION

If you have a Fred Meyer rewards card, you can register it for our club and earn community rewards for the Redmond Kiwanis Foundation.

Registering for Kiwanis won’t impact your personal rewards points, fuel points and rebates.
Just log on to: www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards , then enter the Redmond Kiwanis rewards group number, #82116. Then every time you shop and use your rewards card you will help Kiwanis earn a donation.

 

THANKS TO OUR ADVERTISERS:    

Noah von Borstel, Broker JOHN L. SCOTT, REAL ESTATE 538 SW Highland Ave., 541-548-1712 noahvonbo@hotmail.comwwwheartteamjls.com c: 541-980-2040

Dan Young, AAMS, EDWARD JONES FINANCIAL ADVISOR Making sense of investing. Serving you from 655 NW Greenwood Ave., Redmond 541-923-7773

Eric Coughlin, Director of Physical Therapy THERAPEUTIC ASSOCIATES/ REDMOND PHYSICAL THERAPY 413 NW Larch, Suite 102 ericc@taiweb.com 541-923-7494

Dawn Toombs, Director of Sales COMFORT SUITES by Choice Hotels 2243 SW Yew Avenue, Redmond 541-504-8900dtoombs@vhosp.com