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Kiwanis Club of Port Townsend
A “No Negativism” Club
Pacific Northwest Division 19 June 2007
May
Kiwanian
George Earl Memorial Choo Choo
of the Month: On May 16th the George Earl Memorial Choo Choo
was officially dedicated. In attendance were George
♦ Kelly Liske Earl’s wife Donna, his granddaughter Cassie, as well
as many members from the Rakers Car Club,
including Kiwanian Jim Franklin who has chaired this
project for over 16 months.
In 2005, Kiwanian Jim Franklin agreed to Chair the
Choo Choo Restoration Project. George Earl,
May Engineer of the Choo Choo for over 20 years, created plans and put his ideas to
Kiwanian’s the test with his friend John Tyner. In November 2005, one month after the work
of the Week: began, George Earl passed away. The restoration of the Choo Choo began with
relative strangers and a retired 1979 Ford 1-ton chassis made as a baggage
♦ May 2nd: loading vehicle, and ended as a work of art with many friendships built. Special
Stacie Reid thanks to Tom Carroll and his woodworking team who spent hundreds of hours
♦ May 9th: hand crafting the special woodwork on the Choo Choo. Everyone involved should
John Bodger have seen and felt the tears of pride shed on dedication day.
♦ May 16th:
Bob Carter President Brink awarded plaques to Tom Carroll, Jim Franklin and John Tyner for
♦ May 23rd: their countless hours of service on this project. Those who contributed to this
Roger Lizut project: Kiwanians Robin Bergstrom, John Bodger, Steve Bozak, Ken Brink, Tom
♦ May 30th: Carroll, Bob Carter, Steve Finch, Jim Franklin, Steve St. Clair, Steve Taylor, Carla
Steve Taylor Vander Ven; Raker members Fred Edwards, Mike Hammers, Jan Merritt, Zak
Noriega (CHS), Vic Olson, Don Riggle, John Tyner; and also contributing were
Bonzo DeLeo, Dale Garber, Ryan McCullough (PTHS),
Inside this issue: Bob Pontius, Don Thorne and Ed Zinser.
Member Profile 2 If you were unable to see the Choo Choo during the
Rhody festivities, it will be on display at the Rakers
Committee News 2 50th Anniversary Cruz In on Saturday June 23rd at
Jefferson County Memorial Athletic Field. Also view
Share In Profits 2 more photos on the club web site!
Int’l. Info 3
Caught Red Handed
Division Info 3
President Brink presented THREE Caught Red Handed certificates on May 16th.
Camp News 3
This award is given out periodically to Kiwanians, or associated
club members, who go above and beyond the call of service.
Flag Day 3
I Caught You Red Handed! John Bodger, Steve Taylor and Carla
Bear’s Den 4
Vander Ven were each awarded a certificate for coming through
Events 4 in a crunch and helping to bring the Choo Choo Project to a
successful conclusion. Their actions are an exemplary demonstration of the
Birthdays 4 Kiwanis spirit in action. Congratulations to John, Steve and Carla!!
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Member Profile
Have YOU met Kiwanis members Dick and Mandy Rein? Dick and Mandy
moved to Port Ludlow in 2002 and joined the Kiwanis Club in 2003. Dick
made a career out of building and operating multifamily housing in Southern
California and, more recently, in St. George, Utah. Mandy’s last career was as
an operating room nurse. They say that they moved to Washington to escape
reality. Maybe it was to change their realities. Having served in the Navy in
his youth, they have reawakened a love of the water and have gotten into
boating in a big way. They are members of the Port Ludlow Yacht Club
Mandy Rein and the Coast Guard Auxiliary. They have a boat but they are looking for a Dick Rein
bigger one. (Sound familiar?) Their plans include some long trips to
Alaska in the near future. They are also serious gardeners, growing food as well as decorative plants at
their home on the Tala Peninsula near Port Ludlow. ~ Bob & Marge Helander; Sponsors
Committee News & Events
Bear Auction Committee: A big thank you to all the local businesses who donated items to the May
Bear Auction: $50 Gift Certificate to The Belmont donated by Rick Unrue; A handmade wood Pencil and Note
Pad Set made and donated by Barbara & Ed Zinser; 2 Tickets to the Elks Wine Tasting Event donated by Mike
& Sharron Sherfick; 2 Bottles of Wine from Young’s Columbia Wine Company donated by Conrad Oien and a
free haircut at the Village Barber donated by Brad Garrison Gray. Please thank and support these
businesses to show our gratitude. We set a new record $150.00 (thanks Jim Strong), well done Conrad!
Calendar Committee: Congratulations to our May Calendar Drawing Winners! The $25 winners were:
May 2nd: #450 Dennis Morgan; May 9th: #461 Frank Burdge; May 16th: #284 Sandy Hampton; May 23rd:
#313 Claude & Marilyn Shook! The $50 winner on May 30th was #303 Carolyn Manzoni! Calendars are still
available ~ YOU still have 30 more chances to win! So stop by the Crafts Cottage to pick up your very own
calendar or contact Melanie Bozak via eMail at CraftsCottage@cablespeed.com. A Father’s Day gift that
could give $ bucks $ back to Dad!!
Kiwanis Pins: WEAR YOUR PINS! Many of us are good about wearing our Kiwanis pins (Membership pin,
Past Officers pin, Camp pin, Year of the Old Coach pin) on Wednesdays, but I want to encourage you to wear
a pin EVERY DAY. People will see Kiwanis at work, making our community better for everyone through
service. Every morning when I get dressed for work or just to go to the store, putting my pin on reminds
me that Kiwanis is at work in our town, and shows others where we are making a difference. So, find your
pin (take if off your Wednesday only name tag) and show everyone that you are a proud part of a global
organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. ~ Steve
Finch
Membership Directory: Please send all corrections for the Membership Directory to Meg Way at
Megala@cablespeed.com. This includes typos in the current printed directory as well information that has
changed since it was printed. The changes will be published in future newsletters so that all members will
have current contact information for all Kiwanians.
Newsletter Committee: Co-Editors: Carmyn Shute can be reached at: ShookShute@msn.com & Meg Way
can be reached at: Megala@cablespeed.com. Please have your newsworthy items for the July issue
submitted by June 20th.
Share In Oil Company Profits
Would you like to share in the profits on gasoline sales? You can’t, but the Kiwanis Club can. By using your
Safeway gift card to purchase gasoline, you can send 4% of the cost of gasoline back to our Club. You also
get Alaska or United Airline frequent flyer miles. To take advantage of this “no-brainer” see Steve Bozak,
Marge Helander, or Bob Helander. Yes, it works for groceries, too. ~ Bob Helander
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International & Division Information
News from Lt. Governor (Div. 19) Chuck Standley (eMail: crstand@olypen.com) & Governor (PNW) Lori
Bryant (eMail: lorikiwanis@trophynthings.com):
We have an opportunity to show how proud we are of our college service program CKI!
The Pacific Northwest District is hosting the ICON (International Circle K Convention) in Portland Oregon, August
4 — 7, 2007. The deadline to register is June 24th, registration packets can be found at www.pnwcirclek.org
then by clicking “International Convention”. There will be important amendments for the delegates regarding the
International Bylaws, structure governance, and club dues. This ICON will certainly be one of the most exciting
in CKI history.
CKI Host Committee Chair Brian Egger whose email is begger485@aol.com encourages students to have
fundraising plans. He hopes a third of the cost will be offered by Kiwanis clubs (even if you are not a sponsoring
club). I know you can do that, and more! There is a package for $345 for housing etc. What a wonderful DEAL!
You can contact Darren Page, On-To-International-Convention Chair at pagedf@gmail.com if you have questions.
Let’s look for ways to make this happen.
Our college students study hard, and serve well. Let’s join together in their education with the forums,
motivational speakers, service ideas and responsible leadership development. Our investment in their future is
important and a great joy.
If you or your club can help, please send your donations to PNW Circle K, c/o Dick Rust, 4707 Black Lake-Belmore
Road SW #20, Olympia, WA 98512-6633. These students will bring a smile to your heart, and a wonderful reason
to be a Kiwanian!
“Service with a Smile” ~ Lori Bryant
Local Club Meetings:
♦ Port Angeles: The Secret Garden Buffet, 1936 East 1st Street, Thursday’s at 12:00 Noon.
♦ Port Angeles Olympic: Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 Del Guzzi Drive, Thursday’s at 7:00 a.m.
♦ Port Angeles Juan de Fuca: Vern Burton Memorial Community Center, 308 East 4th Street,
Thursday’s at 10:00 a.m.
♦ Sequim Dungeness: Paradise Restaurant, 703 North Sequim Avenue, Thursday’s at 12:00 Noon.
Camp News
Carolyn & Bill Brown from the Mountainview United Methodist Church
Sharron says: “We need lots of help
of Woodland Park, CO attended the May 12th board meeting to
at this year’s Northwest Kiwanis
finalize plans for their upcoming work party at the camp in June. A
Camp!! Please Volunteer!”
group of 15-18 youth group members and their adult leaders will
spend four days completing a variety of projects. Hank Warren of
the Port Angeles Juan de Fuca Club was approved to replace Jim Ott as Board President. Steve
Finch will assist with recruiting for the Port Townsend Club. More information & sign-up sheets will be
distributed at upcoming Kiwanis meetings. A local teacher has been hired as the Arts & Crafts Director but
we still have 12 counselor positions to fill. If you know someone age 16 or older that might be interested, please ask them
to call Sharron Sherfick at 360.732.7222 for an application and information. ~ Sharron Sherfick
Flag Day
Happy Birthday to Old Glory. Flag Day, June 14th, has been officially celebrated as a national holiday
since 1950, though it is believed that Flag Day was originally celebrated in 1885 by a Wisconsin
school teacher. Please remember to fly Old Glory on this day, and take a moment to remember what
she represents. “You’re a grand old flag, You’re a high flying flag, And forever in peace may you
wave. You’re the emblem of the land that I love. The home of the free and the brave.” G. M. C.
PACIFIC NORTHWEST DIVISION 19 A “NO NEGATIVISM” CLU B PAGE 4
Bear’s Den
2,000 more service hours. Add to the equation the
possibility of new ideas, enthusiasm, networking, fresh
energy and 20 new friends!
Let’s continue to make our club
the “Flagship Club” of the Pacific
Trivia: Northwest District. Bring in ideas
♦ What year was the first Circle K fraternity for our membership “Hot List”
endorsed by Kiwanis International? each week.
Which Pacific Northwest district club was Old Coaches Quips: “My thoughts
the 1st Circle K fraternity endorsed by before a big race are usually pretty
Kiwanis International? simple. I tell myself: Get out of
Goals For...The Year Of The Old Coach the blocks, run your race, stay
relaxed. If you run your race you
♦ FYI: Our Club has agreed to help sponsor will win….Channel your energy.
an ICON attendee with a $115 donation. Focus.” ~ Carl Lewis
Membership:
Kiwanis Club of Port Townsend
Question: Why would the largest club in the
P.O. Box 489
District need more members? Port Townsend, WA 98368
Answer: More potential service for our
www.ptKiwanis.org
Community, Seniors, Youth and People with
Special Needs. President: Ken Brink * Vice President: Sharron Sherfick * Secretary:
Question: How much service do we do? Helen Brink * Asst. Secretary: Carla Vander Ven * Treasurer: Paula
McNees * Asst. Treasurer: Melanie Bozak * Past President: Steve
Answer: The International average is about Finch * Scribes: Sue Arthur & Pam Rogge
30 hours per member. The Port Townsend
Board of Directors:
Club average has been about 100 hours per
Kristin Manwaring * Diane Frame * Jack Gourlie
member over the last few years. Add 20 new Ken Shelton * Steve Taylor * Pam Rogge
members and you have the potential 600 to Jim Ott * Conrad Oien * Rick Gore
Upcoming Kiwanis Programs & Events
Port Townsend Kiwanis Club: Kiwanis International: June 5th:
Meets Wednesday’s at 12:00 Noon ♦ July 3rd - 7th: Kathie Ryan
Fort Worden Commons Kiwanis Int’l. Convention June 7th:
210 Battery Way San Antonio, TX Francis Danielek
(Unless otherwise noted).
Pacific Northwest District: Mike Early
♦ June 5th: June 12th:
Board Meeting @ The Roadhouse ♦ May 31st—June 3rd:
Crad Verser
Lieutenant Governor Training
♦ June 6th: Rhododendron, OR June 13th:
Business Meeting Jim Franklin
Builders Club Too! PNW Division 19: June 14th:
♦ June 13th: ♦ June 9th: Sharron Sherfick
Marie Campanoli NWKC Board Meeting Steve St. Clair
Skookum Sequim Senior Center June 21st:
10:00 a.m. Carla Vander Ven
♦ June 20th:
Stan Cummings Safeway Gift Cards make a great June 22nd:
Northwest Maritime Center gift for any occasion, such as Mike Henery Jr.
♦ June 27th: Father’s Day! June 24th:
Sue Milliken & Kelly Dodson Birthdays: Neil Vander Ven
Trip to Nagaland, India June 4th: June 28th:
Bill Gruber Marianne Moe
