Cedar Falls Kiwanis Rough Risers

Meeting Minutes for January 11, 2012

2012-01-16T07:29:00.000-08:00

What a great meeting !!

We had a good turn out, good business session and a super program.

Stan announced he is working on some inter-club visits starting in February.

Marv won the drawing for the Kiwanis Prize-of-the-Day but since he preferred to go fishing off the coast of Florida he did not receive his prize. (This made the finance committee happy as it helped reduce expenses.)

Dean indicated the Kettle Corn Committee was looking into a joint venture with the Waverly club to do a popping at the Bremer County Fair.

The committee is looking for additional contacts to be made for sponsorships. If you have some ideas contact Dean or Jerry.

We will most likely start contacting sponsors sometime in February. Due to the sponsorship breakfast we have already received several commitments and dollars.

Floyd Winter was our speaker and spoke about the CF Schools Foundation of which he is the President.

Mr. Winters opened his talk with some praise for the Rough Risers. He was with the evening club when we were started. A complimentary description he made of the Rough Risers is that we are a "DO" club. Considering the source I thought that was very complimentary.

He described how the monies donated are put to work (including ours). It was also enjoyable hearing his remarks regarding some of our educator members (stocky)..........

Thanks to Tony for putting this program together.

Next weeks program will feature Jim Fisher a special education instructor. Our greeter is Roger Hazen (assuming he is not trout fishing).

Have your best week ever !!!

JIm

Meeting Minutes for November 29

2011-11-26T18:54:00.001-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving to Everyone !!!

Members:

Greg, hope you heal quickly from your eye surgery. Greg had
surgery for a detached retina.
Happy birthday to Gene.

Projects:

We had a sign up for our Christmas family and also for contributions. We should be able to spend $50 - $60 for each of the 7 members of the our family. There will be an opportunity to contribute next week. December 14 will be present wrapping day.
There is a possibilty of a Spring project at the Women's Club. Our project committee will investigate.

Circle K:

Circle "K" continues to be active with a good sign up for the Kids Christmas Gift and providing packages for "foster" students at UNI.

Programs:

Our speaker was one of our own - Pastor Bob Ericson who presented us with an inspiring Thanksgiving message. Thank you Bob!
Our speaker next week is JoAnn Van Gruper - the greeter is Reece Conrad.
A sign up sheet for members who want to schedule programs for each month was passed around. There is still opportunity to sign up for a month.

Have your best week ever !

Jim Larson

30 Cedar Valley Organizations Benefit from Kiwanis Hard Work

2011-11-09T06:30:00.000-08:00

During the 2010-2011 year, the Cedar Falls Kiwanis Rough Risers assisted 30 organizations through monetary donations. These organizations were primarily education and/or youth-oriented.

They included:

Boys and Girls Club
Dollars for Scholars
Junior Achievement
Hartman Reserve
Kiwanis International Fund
NE Iowa Food Bank
Circle-K UNI
CFHS Scholarship
NUHS Scholarship
HCC Scholarship
CV Soccer Association
Harbaugh-Williams Fund
Quakerdale Organization
Quakerdale Mobile Camp
Kiwanis International Skip-a-Meal
NE-IA Kiwanis Foundation
Habitat for Humanity
Hartman Summer Camp
Family and Children's Council
Children's Miracle Network
UNI Wheelchair Sports
DEsigner Genes
Young Leaders in Action
Grin & Grow Preschool
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Special Olympics
Cedar Valley Preschool
Self Help International Nutrition
Sanctuary Trust (Mama Lumka)

Our Small Group Makes a BIG Difference.

2011-11-02T06:00:00.000-07:00

How DO we do it?

2010 - 2011 was a GOLDEN YEAR for the Cedar Falls Kiwanis Rough Risers. Believe it or not, our small club of 34 men and women raised $36,900.

Yes, you read that right. We raised almost $37,000.

How did we do it? Most of it was through selling our Koveted Kiwanis Kettlecorn. We popped corn for 17 events throughout the spring, summer and fall months of 2011. For 23 days we stood beneath our blue tent and sang the praises of our famous Kettlecorn. We sold $13,152 of corn and donated $8,367 of kettlecorn to Cedar Falls elementary schools to sell on their own.

A strong reason for our success was the terrific support from local businesses. Twenty local businesses donated $500, $1,000, or even $4,410 to our cause so that we could donate this money back into 30 organizations in the Cedar Valley.

Thank you all. Together we are making a difference.

Meeting Minutes for October 12

2011-10-12T18:55:00.000-07:00

The last couple of weeks have been of completion:

The Bridge work is completed. I was wondering if our crew could work on the Seerley bridge by Peet? That is the only way it will get done.

The Habitat House has a roof thanks to some dedicated workers last Friday.
Thanks to Marv Heller who had the lead on these projects.

We will be popping Kettle Corn this Saturday at HyVee and Scheels. There are a lot of openings including the need for a popper for the first shift. Contact Steve if you can help.

A big thank you to Lynn and Dennis who brought a guest (possible new member).
A warm welcome to Nathan Link. Hope to see him next week.

Benie Spann from the Black Hawk VA gave an interesting talk on what that department does, how it works and the challenges they face. Thanks to Reece for scheduling this program.

Next week will feature Bill Hartley coordinator for NE Iowa Operation Christmas Child.

Our greeter next week is Dale Waack.

Have your best week ever !!

Thunder in the Valley brings Gold to Our Coffers.

2011-09-07T19:23:00.000-07:00

Faster than a Speeding Bullet . . .
More powerful than a locomotive . . .
Able to sells huge boxes of it with a single sale . . .

It's SUPER KETTLE CORN!

Yes ladies and gentlemen, at the Waterloo Air Show Kiwanis Rough Risers experienced Thunder in the Valley like never before. Kettlecorn couldn't be popped quickly enough to satisfy the insatiable hunger for these sweetened kernels. Customers sometimes stood in lines 60 people long just to have the opportunity to share the famous Kiwanis Rough Riser kettlecorn with their family members.

At the end of the two days, over 2600 bags of kettle corn were sold for a gross income of $13,180. While four different Kiwanis clubs worked at the booth, our Rough Risers worked 223 hours. Our net income for the air show was $4,773.

We will DEFINITELY sell at the Waterloo Air Show next year . . . only next time we will have two poppers.

Sturgis Falls is a HUGE Success!!!!

2011-07-08T06:20:00.000-07:00

We have been selling kettle corn at Sturgis Falls for decades. Rough Risers kettle corn has become a Cedar Valley tradition of this celebration. Local residents look forward to enjoying bags of kettle corn.

This year we reached a new all-time record this year!!!

In these 3-days, we sold over $7200 worth of kettle corn. This is an increase of $600 over our previous record.

This was an event that required a great deal of dedication from the group. We had over 300 member-hours of labor. Beyond that, we even had the wonderful team of workers from Kohl's who provided over 36 hours of assistance.

It was a productive day. We had two hours of down time Saturday afternoon while it rained. At the rate we were going we had missed sales of more than $700. David Loy reported that we popped 21 50-pound bags of popcorn. At 25 bushels of popped popcorn per 50-pound bag, this means that we popped 525 bushels. Not a bad day of selling.

"A lot of work went into making this happen. As always this was a TEAM
effort - a super job by everyone," says club president, Jim Larson.

Meeting Minutes from Prez Jim - 7/6/11

2011-07-06T18:50:00.000-07:00

We had an important meeting with decisions made that will have
a positive impact on the future of our Club.

First of all condolences to the Teig family on the passing of
Marilyn's Mother.

Congratulations to the Hardings on their anniversary - today. Steve, the big spender, did buy Jane breakfast.

A thank you to the Loy's for once again hosting a 4th of July "fireworks watch" party.

Gil presented the financial report. We are in good shape after some very good work by the Rough Risers at Sturgis and the Waterloo fireworks.

Jane announced there are at least 35 signed up for the get together at Gateway Park on the
12th. The time is 6:00 - it will be catered - bring lawn chairs and a beverage.

Jane has also set up an interclub with the Waterloo morning club on the 13th. If you would like to attend please let her know.

A big thanks to Jane for her work in the Club Admin area.

Steve announced the shirts will be $ 20 each. Most of them have been distributed.

Our next Kettle Corn popping is at the College Arts Festival on July 15 and 16. Sign up has
started please contact Steve if you can work. The signup sheet will be at next Wednesday's meeting also.

Steve suggested that members finding it difficult to handle the popping chores at events could make a valuable contribution by putting stickers on bags. This would smooth out the whole popping operation.

Dave presented a proposal whereby we could meet the requirements set by Kohl's that they can only contribute to a 501c3 organization. We will set up a fund with the COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, a 501c3, that will allow Kohl's to contribute dollars to the Foundation. The
dollars would go into a fund under our name and be distributed per our wishes. (I am simplifying this). There are some requirements and fees but the end result is we are eligible for Kohl's contribution and would also make us eligible for other grants.

The Board on Tuesday was unanimous in presenting this proposal to the Rough Risers on Wednesday and the vote by the club was unanimous by a show of hands.

Thanks to Dave for a lot of work in putting this together as well as a lot of work in researching other alternatives.

Reece passed out a Club Excellence Form to be filled out by the members. It will help give directionto the present and future leadership.

Next week a representative from CFU will discuss the burying of lines currently under way.

The greeter is David Loy.

Have your best week ever !!

JIm

Meeting Minutes from Prez Jim - 6/29/11

2011-07-03T16:09:00.000-07:00

WE SET A RECORD !!!!

$ 7,200 worth of Kettle Corn was sold during the three-day Sturgis Celebration!
That set a record - increasing our previous high by $ 600.

A lot of work went into making this happen. As always this was a TEAM effort - a super job by everyone.

Congratulations to the Bergeson's and the Dreyer's on their anniversaries.

Greg announced that UNI Circle "K" member Nicole Wilson is the Area 4 Lt. Governor. Congratulations and best wishes to Nicole.

Jane announced preparations are being finalized for our social on the 12th. If you have not yet signed up, give her a call.

The Loy's are once again opening their home for the Rough Risers to enjoy the fireworks from their location. Everyone is welcome !! Please bring snacks and beverages (more on this later).

Steve still has a few shirts to distribute. Please contact him for yours.

There are still opportunities for helping out with the Waterloo fireworks popping on the 2nd. Contact Steve if you can help. We need workers for the 2nd shift especially.

Rod Hamer stepped in and gave an excellent presentation on the American Red Cross and their work both locally and nationwide. Thanks to Rod for a great job !

Reece suggested we spend some time at our business meetings labeling bags for Kettle Corn. After last Sunday that suggestion definitely deserves serious consideration.

Next week will be our business meeting - our greeter is the one and only Larry Loenser !

Have your best week ever and enjoy a safe and happy holiday !!

Jim

Reminder to Board Members - Board meeting at J's at 6:30 on the 5th.

A final thought - "if you take a 5th on the 4th you may not come 4th on the 5th".
(Don't blame me - I heard it on WHO radio.)

Kiwanis, UNICEF Team Up on Tetanus Project

2011-07-03T13:51:00.000-07:00

We made it into the Courier on July 3, 2011. Last Wednesday Karyn Spory, a Courier reporter, had breakfast with us so that she could learn about the Rough Risers. Here is the article that reflects her findings:

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa --- After more than 30 years of service, the Cedar Falls Kiwanis Rough Risers are probably best known for their kettle corn.

But a new national project with UNICEF getting under way soon likely will shed light on some of the Rough Risers' other projects.

Kiwanis International and UNICEF are teaming up to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus, a disease that kills nearly 60,000 infants each year, according to the organization's website. The goal is to wipe out the problem by 2015, an initiative that will require $110 million.

Rough Risers President Jim Larson said the group will begin their Eliminate Project later this summer once the new administration takes over. For now the club will focus on local service projects.

Cindy Hahn, one of the directors, said "Rough Risers are doers. This club is hands-on rather than just donation. Our motto is, 'We build,'" she said.

Recent projects included shelters for the Cedar Valley Youth Soccer Complex, picnic tables at George Wyth State Park, renovations at the Cedar Falls Ice House and Habitat For Humanity building projects.

"Not only did we build shelters at the soccer complex, but we also built shelters at the Hartman Reserve Nature Center," Secretary Treasurer Gil Hewett said.

She favors the construction efforts but other initiatives are important, too.
"I don't think it makes much difference which it is because people are working together and I think that's what's important," she said.

The club is always receptive to adding members. The Rough Risers meet at 6:30 a.m. every Wednesday at the Clarion Motel on University Avenue for a buffet style breakfast and a little work.

"It's a great organization," Larson said. "You get to know each other and get to do things within the community."

Meeting Minutes from Prez Jim - 6/1/11

2011-06-01T10:45:00.000-07:00

We had another excellent turnout - I counted 27 plus 1 guest.

A welcome to Doug Nefzer a guest and prospective member. Doug was a guest of Dean Dryer. Doug is married with 2 children and is the Business Director for CF Schools.

Congratulations to the Jerry and Jane Slykhuis and to Ned and Ruth Ratekin on their anniversary's.

Happy Birthday to Roger and Michael.

Gil reported the 4th Street Cruise popping contributed $ 1,300 to the Savings Account.

He also reported 19 Rough Risers were there working.

We need participation from ALL to meet our manpower needs for Waterloo

Days. We will pop our Kettlecorn in Waterloo Expo Park on

Thursday 10 - midnight
Friday 10 - midnight
Saturday 10 - midnight
Sunday 10 - 5:00

If you have some time please give Steve a call.

The Board, at yesterdays meeting, agreed to contribute $ 100 to the Back to

the School project and $ 200 to The Healthy Cedar Valley Coalition. These

donations had not been previously budgeted.

Jane requested that when you schedule a speaker you give her the mailing

address so she can send a Thank You card.

Sue discussed the Kiwanis International Eliminate project that will be

kicked off next month. The objective of this project is to eliminate

maternal and neonatal tetanus. For more on this go to

www.TheEliminateProject.org

We will no doubt be involved with this project in the coming year(s).

Our greeter next week is Marv Heller and our program will focus on the

Waterloo Market.

By the way, Rod has put together and impressive line-up for June:

CF Lutheran Home on the 15th
The Girl Scouts on the 22nd
Strengthening Families (an Extension Program) on the 29th.

Have Your Best Week Ever - see you at the Rough Risers' kettlecorn tent in Waterloo.

Jim

Meeting Notes - May 25, 2011

2011-05-30T06:43:00.000-07:00

I can not believe any club has the quality of programs that we do. Today was no exception with a presentation regarding the Bashay School in Tanzania. Our presenters were Donna Baumgartner and Idrissah Mshana.

This Saturday we will be popping for the 4th Street Cruise. We start at 10:30 in front of the Blacks Building.

Thank You's were received from Habitat for our work on the house on Lane Street and from Elizabeth Wilson recipient of our John Scott Scholarship.

Sign Up has started for My Waterloo Days Kettle Corn popping. We have our work cut out for us as we will be in operation Thursday (2nd) through Sunday (5th). Thursday, Friday and Saturday are 12 hour days (11:00 - 11:00)

so there will be 4 shifts on those days. We need everyone to participate !

Next week will be our business meeting - our greeter is Roger Hazen.

Have Your Best Week Ever !!

Jim

REMINDER - Board meeting at J's on May 31 - 6:30.

To Write Love on Her Arms at Kiwanis

2011-05-18T06:26:00.000-07:00

We were fortunate to have Jamie Harthoor and Keegan Strabala come to breakfast this morning to share their group, To Write Love on Her Arms UNI (TWLOHA-UNI). TWLOHA is a non-profit organization dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide.

Jamie Harthoorn is the president of the UNI TWLOHA organization and she told us of their weekly meetings on Mondays at 9:00 PM. They are trying to build a support community for people who have problems with their lives. They aren't doctors or certified counselors, but they work to be available to talk with people and refer them to counseling and support resources as they need them.

The reason that I invited TWLOHA to share in our meeting was because this is an organization that works with life-changing problems. While they meet face-to-face weekly, one of the organization's strengths is that it available on-line, face-to-face, over the phone or any way that they need to connect with people who need help. This group is making a difference in the world (or at least the worlds of those in need of help) and they work to support organizations who provide support. They say that when they sell t-shirts, their proceeds all go to the Pathways Behavioral Services counseling center in Waterloo.

They shared a video newscast that explained the background of TWLOHA.

To Write Love On Her Arms UNI has their own FaceBook group. If you are interested in getting involved, check their group to get the latest information about the group.

What do you think?

Meeting Minutes from Prez Jim - 4/6/11

2011-04-06T06:37:00.000-07:00

Activity is really ramping up:

Workers are needed for the Kiwanis Evening Club Waffle Day on the 16th. We are working on the Habitat House - April 6 and 9/May 13 and 14. Follow up is being done to wrap up the Kettle Corn Sponsor Project - need dollars and logos

We will be popping for Price Lab and Southdale on the 29th (only the Rough Risers can be in two places at one time)

We are coordinating with the Circle "K" Club to provide final week gift packages for 18 "aged out" foster students at Wartburg, Hawkeye and UNI. Note: we may be taking a collection for this at our next meeting.

Shirts have been ordered - thanks to Steve for his work.

A proposal is being put together and will be presented at the Council Meeting at Friendship Village on the 12th regarding our Kettle Corn participation in the August Air Show.

The membership committee is working on a brochure for recruitment.

The Kettle Corn Committee is investigating the purchase of a trailer for storing our supplies.

The Scholarship Committee has a Cedar Falls High recipient for our scholarship. That will be presented on May 17.

There will be an Inter-Club visit to Waverly on the 11th.

As you can see we have a lot of items on our plate - we need everyone to step forward and participate to make all of this work.

Congratulations to Gery Deaver and Tony Reid - elected to serve on the 2011/2012 Board and thereafter until "death do they part".

We have an individual who has expressed interest in the President- Elect position. Reece has indicated he would be willing to serve if needed.

As you will note the April 6 meeting was a business meeting. I feel a lot of progress was made in getting projects either off the ground or completed.

Mary Schlicher from the evening club was in attendance and asked for our help with their project.

A warm welcome back to Michael Davidson !

Reece is our greeter for the April 13 meeting.

Jim

Meeting Minutes from Prez Jim - 3/30/11

2011-03-30T06:37:00.000-07:00

Marv reminded everyone of our work project at the Habitat House on the 9th. We will be working on the roof.

There will be a signup at our next meeting relative to that work day as well as one on the 6th.

If you can help with the evening club Waffle Day on the 16th please contact Mary Schlicher (277-7708). I know it would be appreciated.

A warm welcome to Michael Davidson who was a "guest" of Marion's.

Congratulation to Jim and Martha Paprocki on their 25th anniversary.

WE NEED to find a place to store Kettle Corn supplies. Please give this serious thought.

Thanks to Dennis - Witham Auto is a Kettle Corn sponsor !

Our program was presented by three Presidential Scholars from UNI. Their special project was raising funds for the purchase of books for a 4th grade class room at Edison School. I noted that several Rough Risers added to their fund raising efforts on a personal basis.

If you would like to participate please go to UBS and ask about the "Opportunity to Achieve" project.

Next week will be our business meeting as well as elections. Remember we will be electing two board members and a President-Elect.

Our greeter is Dennis Bergeson.

Have your best week ever !

Jim

Meeting Minutes from Prez Jim - 3/23/11

2011-03-23T06:37:00.000-07:00

Numbers were down - but everything else was great.

We had an interesting program presented by Wendy Knapp from Goodwill.

Goodwill is short on product so if you are doing some Spring cleaning or even if you are not they would be grateful for any and all donations.

Marv requested that those of us who can reserve April 6 for some work on our Habitat project. This work would be done prior to our roofing work on the 9th.

If you have not given Steve your shirt size please get in touch with him.

Elections are coming up April 6 - two board members and a President-Elect.

The CF Evening Club needs help for their Waffle Day fundraiser. If you have some time on the 16th please contact Mary Schlicher (277-7708).

A reminder the 4-H breakfast is this Saturday at the UAW Hall. This is an excellent breakfast and for a very worthy cause (I am a former 4-H member so I can attest to their work).

Our program next Wednesday will feature Brittney Betzer from Team TLC. Our greeter is Lynn Barnes.

Have your best week!!

Jim

Meeting Minutes from Prez Jim - 3/16/11

2011-03-16T06:37:00.000-07:00

Things are really picking up!

April 9 we will be roofing the Habitat house. There will be work to do a day or so prior to that date and probably after.

May 14 we will installing siding. This will also require some work prior to and after. Please reserve these dates.

The CF evening club needs help for their Waffle Day project on April 16. If you can help please contact Mary Schlicher.

On April 2 we will be electing two Board members and hopefully a President-Elect (we need a volunteer). If you do not want to serve on the Board please contact Susan Loy.

Larry announced the 4-H breakfast will be March 26 at the UAW Hall - tickets are only $ 6.00. Please try to support if you can.

Speaking of Larry we wish him a happy birthday (18th).

As mentioned before the directories are available and can be picked up at a meeting.

Leigh recommended the Rough Risers consider a donation to the KI International Japanese Relief Fund. The board will consider at our meeting on April 5.

Christine Carpenter, Chair of the Healthy CV Coalition, gave a presentation on the work their group is involved with. A project she would like our participation in is to provide funds for stickers for children attending the weekly Farmers Market in Waterloo. The HCVC is coordinating programs for children at the Market site.

This will also be a board agenda item.

Our program next week will feature Wendy Knapp from Goodwill. Our greeter will need some help in being enthusiastic - Leigh Zeitz.

Have your best week ever!

Jim

Meeting Minutes from Prez Jim - 3/9/11

2011-03-09T06:37:00.000-08:00

We certainly had a room full today!

There were 25/26 attending from the Rough Risers, 4 from Circle "K" and 3 from the Waterloo Easy Risers Club.

A welcome back to Ned and Leigh.

The buffet was exceptionally good - this feature has been a real plus to our meetings.

The Easy Risers had tickets available for their pancake breakfast on the 26th. Their event is from 6:30 to 11:00 at the Central Christian Church -3475 Kimball. I would assume most Rough Risers will be there at 6:30 since we are used to that hour.

They are also very interested in working with us on the Air Show Kettle Corn project.

Happy anniversary to the Schillings on their anniversary (9th).

Steve indicated the b-calm units had been delivered. We will be getting a report back sometime in late May or early June.

Jerry reported we were at the $ 15,000 mark in sponsorships. Work is continuing on a proposal for the Air Show.

Phil passed out the 2011 directory. It looks great! Thanks to Cindy, Phil and the PR Committee on an excellent job.

Marv has been working with Habitat on updating a home. Please mark your calendar for April 7, 8 and 9 for the roofing portion and May 13 and 14 for the siding portion.

Steve presented samples of shirts with the objective of taking orders as well as picking the color. The color chosen by a large majority was blue. If you have not already done so please email Steve with your shirt size, as we need to get the order in so as to lock in a very good price. Steve's email is hardst@hotmail.com

Our program was presented by Kathy Berns/DHS Transition Planning Specialist and Janessa Lee a UNI Student who was in the foster program.

Our board will consider preparing finals week care packages for the UNI students who were in foster care. This may be a project we can do jointly with Circle "K".

We have an exciting line up of programs for the rest of March: 16th Christine Carpenter with the Healthy Cedar Valley Coalition 23rd, Wendy Knapp with Goodwill 30th Brittney Betzer with Team TLC (Brittney is a UNI Presidential Scholar)

Our greeter next week is Jeff Wollum.

One of the real assets of the Rough Risers is that so many pitch in so the work is evenly distributed. This strength will be much needed as we move into April and beyond.

Have your best week ever!!

Jim

Meeting Minutes from Prez Jim - 3/2/11

2011-03-02T06:35:00.000-08:00

Finally we had time for committee meetings. It appeared there were a lot of plans being discussed involving the future of the club.

Looking forward to reports on progress made at our meeting next week.

A happy birthday to Dean.

We had a lot of workers for the Lincoln School popping. A thank you to Jeff for allowing us to use his garage even though he would not allow us to cut a vent in his ceiling.

Jane is putting together plans for an inter-club in Waverly. This will be sometime in April.

Tim's committee is working on a project for Kiwanis One Day. It most likely will not be on April 2 but it is a very worthwhile project. More on this next week.

Circle "K" is involved with several projects and though small is very active. We appreciate the work Greg and Alan Carnetzki are doing with Circle "K".

Steve reported that the Cedar Falls Schools will gladly utilize the b- calm units we purchased.

Steve also presented some choices for Rough Riser's shirts we can purchase from Kohl's.

We had an excellent turn out with once again a great buffet.

Next weeks program will feature Kathy Barrons who will be discussing college age foster children and how we can help.

Our greeter is no stranger to the role of greeting - Stan Whelchel.

Have your best week ever!

Jim

Meeting Minutes from Prez Jim - 2/10/11

2011-02-09T06:37:00.000-08:00

Business is picking up - we will be popping for Lincoln School - probably on the 25th at the Cattle Congress.

An application is being submitted for My Waterloo Days, this year it will be a four day event for us.

We will be filing an application to appear in the Sturgis Parade - thank you Jeff.

Thanks to an excellent program from representatives from Habitat we may have a project we can center around the Kiwanis One Day program.

We, again, had an excellent buffet breakfast. Our turn out was very good - especially considering the sub-zero weather and the program was excellent and informative.

Those working on Kettle Corn sponsorships need to be winding up their work. We will need to update our advertising so as to be ready for the popping season.

We wish Greg a Happy Birthday (9th) and a Happy Anniversary to the Wollum's (8th).

Next week's program will feature David Loy discussing everyone's favorite topic - taxes. Our greeter will be Marion Thompson.

Have your best week ever!

Jim

Up with Families Weekend Needs Volunteers.

2011-02-07T15:43:00.000-08:00

Looking for a way to serve the community?

Up with Families is looking for volunteers to help run their annual weekend event. This event will happen on April 9 and 10. It is a retreat for familise who have a child or children with disabilities to get away together as a family. It is a time to have fun and relax.

They need 150 volunteers.

Assignments:
Set-Up: Friday April 8 from 3:30 - 7:00 PM
Saturday Shifts: 8:00 - 4:00 (High Need and Free Lunch); 5:00 - 11:00 pm
Sunday Shifts: 9:00 - noon
Tear Down: Noon - 2:30 pm

Interested? Contact Ronda Eick at iaeick5@yahoo.com or 319-404-5943.

Monetary donations are welcomed and can be sent to: Exceptional Persons Inc, CARE-Up With Families, 760 Ansborough Avenue, PO Box 4090, Waterloo, IA 50704-4090.

See you there!!!!

Creating a Kiwanis Blog/Website Workshop

2011-01-28T22:00:00.000-08:00

The Nebrasks-Iowa Kiwanis District is celebrating the 2011 Midyear Conference in Ankeny, IA. This event will be held at the FFA (Future Farmers of America) Enrichment Center. It is unique that this site has a number of computer labs and which will enable us to have a variety of computer-based presentations.

Leigh Zeitz will be teaching a workshop on how Kiwanis clubs can use Blogger to create their websites.

Blogger is an online blog-publishing service owned by Google. A blog is used to easily post information on the Internet. It is usually used for creating a blog, but there is so much more information that can be arranged along with the blog postings to make a useful and professional-looking club website. This Cedar Falls Kiwanis Rough Risers website that you are viewing now, has been created using Blogger.

This posting is designed to provide a series of resources that you can use to create your own club website:

Creating a Kiwanis Blog/Website instruction packet (.pdf)

The 4-page instructions sheet used in the workshop.
These instructions will create a simple club website that looks like this or this.

Kiwanis International Images Library

Collection of images posted at Kiwanis International

Kiwanis Website Assessment Sheet (.pdf)

Use this sheet to help you review and improve your website.

These resources should provide you with a good foundation for your website. If you use these resources to create your club's website, please post the URL for it as a comment below.

Using Tech Tools to Enhance Your Club's Connections

2011-01-28T19:25:00.000-08:00

Leigh Zeitz presents a social technologies session at the Nebrasks-Iowa Kiwanis District is celebrating the 2011 Midyear Conference in Ankeny, IA.
Here is an overview of the topics discussed as well as links to the slideshow and an article about the topic.
Your club's communication can be enhanced using the today's technology. All of these solutions are free and relatively simple to use:

Email - This connection can be as simple as using email to distribute minutes from each meeting. It's simple and efficient.
Google Groups - Create a distribution list for your club that all of the members can use.
Blog - You can make a professional-looking club website using an online blog-hosting website.
Club Calendar - You can use Google Calendar to manage the calendar on your website's calendar. You can add a meeting on your personal calendar on your computer and it will appear on your website.
Google Docs - Work collaboratively with your committee members. Four members can all work on the same document because it is posted on the web for all to see and use.
Watch Google Docs in Plain English to learn the concept in 3 minutes.
Google Forms - Use Google Docs to create online forms that make it easy to add information in an online spreadsheet.
Twitter - Here is a handy way to communicate with your club quickly and easily. It will only work if your members follow each others' tweets, but it can be a way to learn more about your Kiwanis friends.

Using Tech Tools to Enhance Your Club's Connections (Leigh Zeitz) - A 2-page article explaining how you might use these technologies to make your club's communication more effective and efficient.

Review the Tech Tools slideshow to see what we mean.

Kiwanis wiki for resources.

Meeting Minutes from Prez Jim - 1/26/11

2011-01-26T06:37:00.000-08:00

We had a great turn out for our meeting with a very timely and informative program.

The buffet we had for breakfast was great. We hope this can continue.

We had two guests from the CF School Board - Susan Lantz (sp) and Jim Kenyon.

Leigh and Kathy will be celebrating their 30th on January 31.

Lincoln School has asked us to provide Kettle Corn for their Fun Day on February 26.

The directory for 2011 is nearly ready for printing.

We received Thank You's from Quakerdale and the Boys and Girls Club.

Our program was conducted by Dr. Davis Stoakes, Superintendent of the CF Schools. The topic focused on the February 1 Option Tax vote. There was a lot of interest and several good questions were presented and answered.

Programs like this make our Kiwanis meetings the best. Thanks to Steve for setting this up.

Steve, Tim, Jim and Stan attended the Waterloo noon club meeting on the 25th. We were certainly made to feel welcome. Additional contacts were made as it relates to our participating in the August Air Show.

Jane is planning more inter-club visits. When possible please try to attend.

February 2 will be our business meeting. Our greeter will be Greg Stefanich.

See you then and have your best week ever!

Jim

Reminder - Board Meeting on Feb. 1 at J's - 6:30

Meeting Minutes from Prez Jim - 1/12/11

2011-01-12T06:37:00.000-08:00

We had a great meeting, attendance and program. The breakfast wasn't bad except (where's the hash ?).

We agreed to send $200 to the Boys/Girls Club earlier than our normal dates for making contributions.

Jane passed around a sign-up sheet for an inter-club at the Elk's Club on the 25th. We need at least four to make it official. This is the Club sponsoring the Air Show. It would be a good opportunity to gain some additional information on this project.

Thanks to Jane for putting this together.

A brief discussion was held relative to putting together a proposal for our Kettle Corn participation at this event. The K"corn committee is meeting on the 13th to start the process.

It is possible this could be a joint venture with other Kiwanis Clubs.

We had an interesting program presented by representatives from Quakerdale.

Our next meeting will feature Dean Dwight Watson from the UNI College of Education. Our greeter is Neal Schilling.

I will be out of town - Steve Harding will be presiding.

Have your best week !

Jim

Meeting Minutes from Prez Jim - 1/5/11

2011-01-05T06:37:00.000-08:00

We had quite a meeting !

Tim Jones has a birthday on the 7th.

Gil gave the Treasurer's report. The report was so positive Gov. Branstad is looking to the Rough Riser's for budgetary advice.

Dean reported that Simpson Furniture has agreed to a $1,500 sponsorship. We will popping Kettle Corn for their Sidewalk days on June 11.

We still have names to contact for sponsorships. If you are willing contact Dean or Jerry. Last reminder, you have an opportunity to go to a Kiwanis Council meeting on the 11th. Give me a call if you are interested.

Also, MidYear Conference on the 29th.

Bruce Clark and Roger Pease from the Waterloo Kiwanis Club made a presentation regarding their upcoming project - "Thunder in the Valley Air Show". This will be quite an event - anticipated attendance is in the 70,000 range. The dates are August 28 and 29.

We are hoping to sell Kettle Corn and provide other help as is needed.

Our program schedule for January is as follows:

January 11 Tim Lyon/Lalaine Rabary from Quakerdale
January 19 Dean Dwight Watson College of Education, UNI
January 26 Leigh Zeitz "How to Work Your Phone"

Thanks to Leigh for setting this up and also, a special thanks for setting up the Power Point for the "Air Show" presentation.

Our greeter next week is Mr. Dalton Plumbing - Tom Reisetter.

Have your best week ever !

Jim

Notes from the Prez - 1/1/2011

2011-01-04T18:33:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year to all Rough Risers !!

It is hard to believe we are already three months into our Kiwanis year.

Sponsorships for Kettle Corn are moving forward very well - over $ 11,000 in or committed.

Plans are being put together for interclub visits during the next few months.

Our Rough Riser's directory is scheduled for the end of the month.

One area we have not touched on is mentoring. This is one of the focus areas for Kiwanis this year. I would strongly encourage you to volunteer in this important project. I have had that opportunity for a little over a year. I hope my young man has benefited half as much as I have.

An area we need to continually focus on is getting new members. Our objective for this year is 5 new members. Through the first 3 months we have not added anyone and in fact, I believe, we have only had one visitor. We have a lot to sell - but, as Dean stated in relating to Sponsorships if we don't ask we will not get the order.

Remember the MidYear Council Conference in Ankeny on January 29.

Have your best month ever !!

Jim

Meeting Minutes from Prez Jim - 12/15/10

2010-12-15T06:30:00.000-08:00

Hard to believe we are half way through December and only 2 1/2 weeks left in the year.

We had a short business meeting.

Circle "K"   Greg submitted a letter protesting the way dues are assessed for Circle "K" members. Thanks to him and Alan for their work on behalf of Circle "K".

Spouses Night Out   A big thank you to Lynn for organizing and to Marvin and Sandy for hosting the Rough Risers after the Regents event.

Gery reported on the monies we have contributed to the Hawkeye Community College Foundation. The funds are growing and we are able to achieve our objectives.

We presented our server, Mary, with a Rough Riser Cup for the great work she does for us. There also was a monetary amount of approximately $ 275 give to her.

Members of the club wrapped presents for our Christmas Family. Each child received gifts in the amount of $ 75 approximately and the Mother received a $ 150 gift certificate. As always Bob Nelson did a great job in putting all of this together.

In the battle for best job wrapping a difficult configured gift Jerry won hands down with his work on wrapping a football.

I am making a request that when the meeting is being conducted and most importantly when we have guest speakers we give the front of the room our attention and refrain from talking. It is distracting not only to the speaker but also those in attendance.

Next week will be our Christmas speaker and spreading good cheer as we enter will be our greeter Jim Paprocki.

Have your best week ever !

Jim

Incredibly difficult question:    World wide what is the membership of Kiwanis - including the youth groups ?

Kiwanis Social at the Oster Regent is a GO!!!!

2010-12-12T10:44:00.000-08:00

Yes, even though we have blizzard conditions here in Cedar Falls, our courageous leader, Jim Larson has deemed that we will proceed with our Kiwanis Social at the Oster Regent today. The play, Uh Oh Here Comes Christmas, will begin at 2:00 as planned. We will follow it with enjoying pie and comraderie at Marv's afterwards.

See you there.

Z

Meeting Minutes from Prez Jim - 12/8/10

2010-12-09T14:48:00.000-08:00

A Happy Birthday to Lynn Barnes - (12th) and a Thank You for putting together the "Spouses Night Out". Reminder that Marion has a couple of tickets if you or someone you know would like to go to the play this Sunday.

Nine members of the Circle "K" participated in the W'loo Jaycees "Gift of Giving" last week. They are also sponsoring a family for Christmas. It appears to me that what they lack in number they more than make up in quality! Also, a thanks to Greg for representing our club as an advisor.

Greg passed around a draft of a letter to be sent protesting the way dues for Circle "K" are set.

The Rough Risers endorsed the letter unanimously.

Kettle Corn sponsorship continues forward in a positive way. Over $10,000 has been collected or committed.

For those of you who did not have the opportunity we will pass the envelope for Mary at our next meeting.

We had an excellent presentation by representatives of the "Student Council for Exceptional Children" led by Christina Curran. We will be considering a contribution to this worthwhile project.

In discussion with some of the representatives they greatly appreciated the suggestions that were made from Club members.

Next week we will be wrapping gifts for the family we will be sponsoring.

Our greeter is appropriately enough Bob Nelson who has coordinated the Christmas Family project.

Have your best "shopping" week ever!

Jim

Notes from the Prez - 11/1/2010

2010-12-06T06:31:00.000-08:00

The Gift of Giving Never Stops for the Kiwanis Rough Risers!

I just got back from a morning of helping on the Waterloo Jaycees "Gift of Giving" project. Kiwanis was well represented with seven members and a spouse plus nine from the Circle "K". The Gift of Giving project is an opportunity for children to go to Blain's Farm and Fleet to purchase gifts for people in their families. Adults are there to help guide their purchases and ensure that they total less than an identified amount.

What an opportunity to be able to watch not only the child assigned to me but the 50/60 other children experiencing the joy of giving to others. I doubt if Blain's has ever been more alive than it was this morning.

Once again being a member of the Kiwanis Rough Risers has given me/us the chance to help others and to experience the gift of giving.

At this time of celebration please take time to enjoy the season and experience it's true meaning.

Have your best Christmas ever!

Jim

2010-12-01T10:20:00.000-08:00

Enhancing Preschool Children’s Diets

What's the Problem?

Children of the poor hardly get enough to eat -- let alone the proper nutrition. That's why Self-Help's feeding program is so important. We include QPM (Quality Protein Maize) in our porridge preferred cereal grain, QPM has double the usable protein as regular corn/maize. The rural poor in Nicaragua and Ghana don’t have access to sufficient levels of protein like we would in the United States ... and protein is so important for proper development of children

12 million children under the age of 5 die of malnutrition each year. Malnutrition, a gateway condition for many more serious diseases, is 100% treatable. Roughly 60% of children aged 6-months to 6-years in and around our rural feeding centers suffer from malnutrition. Effects of malnutrition in children, stunted growth, orange-tinted hair, patchy hair growth or general lethargy, are evident in the communities

What can be done?

Since 2005, Self-Help has been conducting a feeding program featuring a once-a-day porridge meal using QPM (Quality Protein Maize). Thousands of children have beaten hunger and malnutrition because of it. Listless, glassy-eyed children are becoming increasingly active and alert. Their mothers speak highly of the progress that they see with their children. We are making a difference. But, we have always felt we could do better.

In 2009, Self-Help was introduced to an inexpensive vitamin supplement we could add to our porridge to make our meal more complete. Each tablet yields: (Percent daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.)

Vitamin D-3 100% Pantothenic Acid 50% Phosphorus 20%

Manganese 50% Vitamin A 60% Vitamin C 100%

Calcium 15% Iron 60% Vitamin E 50%

Thiamine 70% Riboflavin 60% Niacin 70%

Vitamin B6 60% Folate 50% Vitamin B12 90%

Biotin 50% Iodine 50% Magnesium 30%

Zinc 100% Copper 65%

How can I help?

The cost for one packet which has six servings is only 10 cents! There are children who receive porridge 1,050 5-days-per-week, 48 weeks per year. That's 42,000 servings to children every year. The annual cost to serve vitamin packets in their QPM porridge is $4,200. In other words, it costs $4 per year for one child to provide vitamins, minerals and barley malt (makes the porridge thinner and sweeter). Our goal is to have a two-year supply of packets which would cost $8,400.

      * $16 feeds 4 children vitamins and minerals all year
      * $24 provides vitamins for 6 children 5x a week for a year
      * $60 purchases QPM AND vitamins for one child for an entire year
      * $2,100 buys vitamins for every child for one year that Self-Help serves
         in Ghana or Nicaragua

About Self-Help
Self-Help is an international development organization based in Waverly, Iowa dedicated to helping people help themselves. Since 1959, it has helped tens of thousands of the world's poorest people win the battle with hunger, malnutrition and poverty.

Self-Help is a 501 (c)(3) designation so donations may be tax deductible.

703 Second Ave NW, Waverly, IA 50677

319-352-4040

www.selfhelpinternational.org

Meeting Minutes from Prez Jim - 12/1/10

2010-12-01T06:37:00.000-08:00

We had a full agenda for our business meeting. This is supposed to be our "downtime"?????

First of all a Happy Birthday to Jerry - that's today !

Gil presented the monthly treasurer's report - we are solvent.

Greg reported that Circle "K" has a Christmas family they are providing gifts for and 10 of them will be at the JC "Gift of Giving" this Saturday.

Work completed includes International approval our by-laws (thanks Steve) and our annual audit was completed (thanks to Dave and Nick). Also, a big thanks to Gil for his quality work in keeping our records accurate and timely..

Jerry reported the packages sent to his son in Afghanistan had arrived and beendistributed. A big thanks to the Rough Risers from this heroic group.

Jerry also announced we have received $ 1,000 form new sponsors. Our total commitments so far exceed $ 10,000. Just a great job by everyone !

Remember Spouse's Night Out is the 12th. If you have not received your tickets please see Gil.

Cindy indicated that work is progressing on the 2010/2011 Directory. The PR Committee is hoping to distribute sometime in late January.

The Board, at their November 30 meeting, elected to donate $ 750 to the Mama Lumka project and $750 to Self Help. Those funds will be distributed in mid 2011.

Leigh gave us a look see at our own Web Site (blog). Just an outstanding job by Leigh !

Please take a few minutes on a regular basis to review.

Our program schedule for December includes:

December 8 Student Council for Exceptional Children (this may be a project we will want to support).

December 14 Wrap presents for our Christmas Family

December 22 A Christmas speaker

December 29 "Round Table"

Our greeter on the 8th is Susan Loy.

Have your best week ever !

Jim

NOTE: On the 8th and 14th we will be passing an envelope for Mary as a big thank you for the service she provides.

Meeting Minutes from Prez Jim - 11/24/10

2010-11-24T06:30:00.000-08:00

Good turn out this morning. Especially when you consider our meeting was the day before the holiday.

The Kettle Corn sponsorship project is moving along in a strong manner. You have already signed up two new sponsors, excellent !

Phil asked that we make sure a current company logo is emailed to him for the labels.

We are continuing to collect for our Christmas family. Most likely next Wednesday will the last opportunity to contribute.

Tickets are now available for the December 12 presentation at the Regent. Gil has the tickets and as always will be most happy to take your payment.

Brian Shaw presented a program on being Thankful. A good reminder to us all.

Thanks to Jane for coordinating this program as well as the rest of the programs in November.

Next week will be our business meeting. Dave (Mr. Cub) Loy will be our greeter. By the way Dave and Sue are considering a move to Chicago. The Cubs have not been able to find a manager and have offered the job to Dave.

Have your best Thanksgiving and week ever !

Jim

****A reminder that our Bored Meeting will be at J's on November 30th at 6:30*****

Rough Risers Work to Support the Cedar Valley in 2009 - 2010

2010-11-17T07:16:00.000-08:00

The Rough Risers have been a busy bunch.

We have been doing more than making money popping kettlecorn. We have been building shelters at the Soccer Complex, repairing sidewalks at the Red Schoolhouse on 1st Street, repairing structures at the Cedar Valley Arboretum and even serving breakfast at the Hartman Waffle event.

You will see that we have some elementary schools listed as well. These are service projects because we pop kettlecorn for the schools and then give it to the schools to sell and keep all of the profits.

Meeting Minutes from Prez Jim - 11/17/10

2010-11-17T06:37:00.000-08:00

We had an excellent turnout for our meeting Wednesday.

A happy birthday to Dale - 20th and to Gene who is celebrating two birthdays this year.

Kettle corn sponsorships are going well with over eight thousand dollars in or committed.

Jeff indicated we are still looking for a storage place for our Kettlecorn supplies and trailer.

Thanks to Leigh for the terrific job he has done on the Rough Riser Web Site. This project has been submitted for District competition. If you have not taken a look, do so. It is great !!

Bob Nelson announced we have a Christmas family. If you have not already done so please make your donation next week. We will probably wrap gifts on the 15th. Thanks Bob for spearheading this worth while project.

Phil and Rod presented a program on Self Help with a specific target of pre-school diet. This program is under consideration by the Rough Risers for funding.

Our next meeting will be our Thanksgiving meeting and will be led by a lay speaker, Bob Shaw. The greeter will be that world renowned fly fisherman, Larry Loenser.

Have your best Thanksgiving ever !!

Jim

Gil Hewett Honored at Kiwanis Birthday Party

2010-11-14T15:07:00.000-08:00

Gil Hewett was honored for his long-time service to the Cedar Falls Rough Risers Kiwanis club at the club's 30th birthday party September 15 at Hartmann Reserve Nature Center.

Hewett, a charter member who has held the offices of secretary and treasurer of the club for many years, was presented with the Diamond-Level Hixon Fellowship Award, a recognition granted by the International Organization to members who support the Kiwanis International Foundation Endowment program. The club provided a $1000 contribution to the endowment program in Hewett's name.

Gil was joined on stage by a group of other members who have received the Hixon Fellowship Award. These members include (left to right) Charles Wheeland, Jerry Holbach, David Loy, Lynn Schwandt, Carl Wocher, Jim LaRue and Gil Hewett.

The birthday party at Hartmann Reserve was attended by 83 current and past members, spouses and friends and featured a video of members' reminiscences of significant and humorous events in the history of the club.

The Rough Risers Kiwanis club of Cedar Falls was founded in 1980 and has provided financial grants and constructed several facilities in support of programs for children and youth in the metropolitan area. Funds to support the Rough Risers' financial donations are raised through the club's Kettlecorn sales at numerous community events.

Meeting Minutes from Prez Jim - 11/10/10

2010-11-11T06:39:00.000-08:00

We had a great turnout, a great program, a guest and conducted quite a bit of business.

Dennis introduced his guest, Richard Ryan. He is a potential member for our Club.

The "pig" got a little fatter as we had several special events:

Congratulations to the Nelson's on their anniversary - November 16.
Happy birthday to: Cindy (10th), Ned (12th), Marion (14th) and Rod the 15th.

Dean and Jerry announced that 5 boxes of supplies will be shipped to Afghanistan on Wednesday. Thanks to for their work and to the Rough Risers for stepping forward with their generous contributions.

There has been two Kettle Corn sponsorships submitted this past week -
Liberty Bank and VGM. We are off to a strong start keep it going !

Seven members will be helping with the Gift of Giving event on
December 4. In addition 10 Circle K members have signed up.

A big thank you to Neal, Dave and Jeff for cleaning the Kettle Corn popper and equipment. We will probably store everything at Cattle Congress.

Dave made available to the club the Kettle Corn financials as well as the year end financials. Thanks Dave - I know it took a lot of time to put that all together.

Jane Harding introduced Krenere Laxhaj, their foreign exchange student from Kosovo. Krenere gave us an excellent presentation on the culture of her country including some great pictures. She has also helped at several poppings this Fall.

Next weeks meeting will feature Rod and Phil discussing a "Self Help Child Nutrition" program.

Our greeter is Tim Jones.

Have your best week ever !

JIm

Kiwanis Rough Risers Ship Supplies to Soldiers in Afganistan

2010-11-09T06:30:00.000-08:00

Our troops in Afghanistan need supplies to make their stay a little nicer and the Rough Risers are here to help them.

The Kiwanis Rough Risers have collected over $250 to send a collection of supplies to 1st LT Matthew Slykhuis. Matthew is the son of club member, Jerry Slykhuis. He has been stationed in Afghanistan since the middle of July. Matthew is serving as a medivac helicopter pilot in the army. Matthew is a graduate of the ROTC program at ISU and a graduate of flight school at Fort Rucker Alabama.

The collection of goodies sent included toothpaste, soap, toothbrushes, foot powder, gum, and several different kinds of food. We purchased these supplies at our local Fareway Food Store who gave us a healthy discount so that we could get more supplies for the money we collected.

Thanks to the members of our Rough Risers and Fareway Food Store we were able to send over $300 worth things to Matthew so he can share them with the other soldiers in Afghanistan.

Meeting Minutes from Prez Jim - 11/3/10

2010-11-03T06:51:00.000-07:00

We had an excellent turnout - close to 30 in attendance.

A welcome back to Cindy . All of us are glad to hear Roger is gaining in strength and feeling better each day.

A Happy Birthday to Gery - November 8.

We had a sign up for the Waterloo Jaycees "Gift of Giving". This event will be held on December 4. There will be an opportunity for sign up next week also.

A check for $ 1,500 was given to Greg to present to the "Circle K" club. The Kettle Corn popping was held last Saturday at Wal Mart. It was the best effort we have ever had at Wal Mart. There were a good number of Circle K members working and they worked hard.

Lynn announced 20 couples had signed up for the spouses night out to be held on the 12th of December. Please give your check in the amount of $ 56 to Gil.

Dean stated that $ 2,000 had already come in for Kettle Corn sponsorships. We are off to a strong start.

Tim indicated Hartman Reserve has a project they need our labor and expertise. It involves building a platform over a small pond. This will be scheduled for next Spring.

Dave presented the year end financials. The club is financially solid.

It was suggested and agreed that our opening prayer would be non-denominational. Jane has a prayer book that could be used if so desired.

Committee meetings were held after the business meeting.

Our speaker next week (17th) will be Phil Hufferd. Phil will be discussing a possible "giving" project, "Self Help - Child Nutrition".

The greeter is appropriately enough, Phil Hufferd,

Have your best week ever - since the elections are over it has to be a good
week.

Jim

Notes from the Prez - 11/1/2010

2010-11-01T06:21:00.000-07:00

Good Morning: One month has passed in our Kiwanis year.

The past month included setting our budget, a very profitable WalMart Kettle Corn popping and the start of committee plans for the year.

One of the many things that has impressed me about the Rough Risers is the way our members step up to the plate and assume responsibility. A case in point is the way several of you took over the Kettle Corn project, the way Lynn set up the Spouse's Night Out and Bob Nelson is handling the Christmas family project. There are many other instances all of which make this such an active and energetic club.

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday I hope each of you will take the time to give thanks for the opportunities we have to create a better world for all children.

Jim

Meeting Minutes from Prez Jim - 10/27/10

2010-10-27T06:37:00.000-07:00

We had a great turnout for today's meeting.

Congratulations to the Loys on their anniversary - the 21st, birthday greetings to Neal (31st) and Gene (today).

Our final popping will be this Saturday at WalMart. We will be doing this in support of Circle K. Stop by if you can - hopefully the wind will have died down by then or it could get very interesting.

Jerry reported that $ 250 was collected for supplies for his son and fellow troops. Jerry indicated that Fareway gave us a 25% discount. There will be a delay in sending the boxes as his son will be moving to as yet an unknown base.

Dean and Jerry passed out the Kettle Corn sponsor booklets. Our goal is to obtain $ 2,000 more this year than last.

We received an email from Veridian Credit Union regarding a free seminar on the 16th of November starting at 5:30. The location is the CF Holiday Inn. They will be providing information on retirement planning. A dinner will be served starting at 6:30. Call 236-6792 to make reservations.

We had an interesting program featuring Sheryl McGovern Director of the CF/W'loo Libraries.

Next week will be our business meeting. There should be a lot to discuss and plan for as we move forward in the new year.

The greeter is Marv Heller.

See you on the 3rd and have your best week ever.

Jim

REMINDER - Board meeting 6:30 on the 2nd at J's.

Kiwanis Rough Risers Make BIG Donations in 2009-2010

2010-10-20T06:58:00.000-07:00

Now that we have come to the end of our 2009-2010 year, we have a chance to review the changes we have brought to the community. This will be done in a couple of postings. This posting describes how we have contributed almost $15,000 to programs in the Cedar Valley.

0-6 Years Old

Family and Children's Council
Children's Miracle Network
Grin & Grow Day Care

7-12 Years Old

Hartman Reserve Nature Center
NE IA Foodbank
Harbaugh-Williams Promise Foundation
Kids Lure Prevention - Price Lab School
Quakerdale Camp
Boys & Girls Club
Cedar Falls Elementary School PTA Kettlecorn Events

13-18 Years Old

Character Counts
Young Leaders in Action
Junior Achievement

College

Circle K
Dollars for Scholars
Cedar Falls High School Foundation (Scholarship)
Hawkeye Community College Foundation (Scholarship)

Meeting Minutes from Prez Jim - 10/20/10

2010-10-20T06:37:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Steve for chairing the meeting.

A sign up sheet was passed around for the Kettle Corn popping at WalMart on the 30th. There are plenty of opportunities available.

The PR Committee is working on updating the directory.

An interesting program was presented by Ron Gaines CF Director of Development. He discussed the University Avenue project.

Next weeks program will feature Sheryl MCGovern Director of the library.

Our greeter will be Roger Hazen.

See you Wednesday and have your best week.

Jim

Mama Lumka Provides Support for AIDS-Affected Children in South Africa - Rough Risers Want to Help!

2010-10-16T06:30:00.000-07:00

Twenty percent of women in South Africa are HIV+ in 2004, over 1.1 million orphans were in need of care due to AIDS and HIV+ affected parents. An additional 250,000 children are orphaned annually. The children are homeless and who is there to take care of these children? Mama Lumka.

On October 13, Mayor Crews and his wife, Ronelle, introduced the Rough Risers to the Mama Lumka's work in South Africa. They have traveled to South Africa twice to learn about and support Mama Lumka's work in caring for children orphaned by AIDS-affected parent. Mama Lumka's Nceduluntu project is dedicated to building homes for orphaned and vulnerable children in South Africa.

Mama Lumka's mission for supporting children is "to provide integrated, loving community-based residential and day care for HIV+ children and AIS orphans as well as for other abandoned, abused, neglected and/or disabled children from the Nomzamo and Lwandle communities. To re-create a healthy and wholesome sense of family and community standards, ensuring that the children can have a normal childhood and can maximise their potential of becoming secure, stable and economically active individuals. To empower people involved with the Centre, as well as unemployed community members, to become as self-sufficient as possible."

The Rough Risers have decided to adopt Nceduluntu as an international project. We will donate funds throughout the year to support housing and caring for these children.

YouTube Videos. Below are 2 x 10 minute segments from SABC3 tv documentary - titled
"The Power Within - The Story of Mama Lumka and Ikayalethemba Village", aired on 11 May 2008.

Meeting Minutes from Prez Jim - 10/13/10

2010-10-13T06:37:00.000-07:00

What a great meeting!

Plenty of business handled, we had guests from the CF evening club, Mayor Jon Crews and his lovely wife Ronelle were in attendance and we have the opportunity to take on a couple of new projects.

Steve reported the popping for Hansen open house generated $ 550+.

We are contributing dollars to purchase items for Matt Slykuis and his comrades serving in Afghanistan. So far $ 240 has been collected. Thanks to Dean for coming up with the idea and coordinating.

Dave presented hard copies of the 2010/2011 budget.

Greg reported that Circle K has approximately 12 active members. They are ready and willing to be at Wal Mart on the 30th for our final Kettle Corn popping of the year.

We received notification from Cindy that her husband Roger had bypass surgery on the 7th. He is now home and in recovery. Please keep him and Cindy in your prayers.

Mayor Crews and his wife, Ronelle, made a presentation for the "Mama Lumka" project. This project is aimed at building homes for orphaned and vulnerable children in South Africa.

The Rough Risers and the evening club are considering providing funds for this project.

Next weeks program will feature Ron Gaines Director of CF Development. He will be discussing the University Avenue project.

Our greeter is Jane Harding.

I will be out of town next week. Thanks in advance to Steve for chairing the meeting.

Jim

New Leaders Installed for 2010-2011 year

2010-10-05T05:27:00.000-07:00

We now have a new crop of leaders for the Cedar Falls Kiwanis Rough Risers.

After a highly productive year, Sue Loy passed the presidency to Jim Larson. Along with Jim, Steve Harding took the stage to assume his #2 position as vice president. . . . And yes, Gil Hewitt will continue the position where he has thrived for many years as Secretary/Treasurer of the club. Sue will remain on the board as Past President.

Along with the new executive branch, we have a new board of directors - some new and some returning. These directors include Lynn Barnes, Dean Dreyer, Jane Harding, Cindy Hahn, Tim Jones and David Loy. This band of members are given the honor to attend ANOTHER 6:30 AM meeting on the first Tuesday of every month to provide guidance and vision for our club.

We look forward to another successful and exciting year.

Photo: Dale Waack

Rough Risers to Celebrate 30 Years as a Club

2010-08-20T06:30:00.000-07:00

Two thousand ten marks the 30^th birthday of the Kiwanis Rough Risers club of Cedar Falls. The milestone will be celebrated with a birthday party at Hartman Reserve Nature Center on September 15. The evening will begin with social time at 6:00pm, followed by dinner at 6:45 and program at 7:30pm.

Present and past members, spouses and friends are invited to attend. Cost is $15.00 per person and reservation deadline is September 8. Reservations may be made by contacting President, Sue Loy at sjloy@cfu.net or by phone at 319-268-1120.

A special feature of the program will be the unveiling of the Rough Riser’s story for the first time on DVD. It is a look back at the Clubs beginnings and how it has arrived where it is today. We will be celebrating the Club’s achievements and recognizing its accomplishments. We will also take a quick look into the future and where the group is headed.

Dinner will be a buffet, catered by Gary's Catering. The menu includes Medallions of Roast Beef in White Wine Sauce and Baked Chicken Breast in Vegetable Mornay Sauce, along with scalloped potatoes and green bean casserole. And, of course, we will have a birthday cake! If you want to attend but have special dietary needs, please let Sue know.

Notes from the Prez - NE-IA District Conference in Omaha

2010-08-14T14:19:00.000-07:00

On August 13th and 14th I had the pleasure of representing the Cedar Falls Rough Risers at the district conference in Omaha. It is always good to attend these meetings and visit with representatives of other clubs in the NE-IA District, meet some of the “names” that are in the newsletters and trade ideas for ways to make our clubs better.

The educational sessions I attended dealt with growing membership by making the weekly meetings more welcoming and a discussion on changes that are being made in club meeting structures to attract a variety of potential members. Did you know that a new member forms an opinion about the club in the first 12 minutes after walking in the door? That thought makes one stop and think of what a visitor to our meetings sees and remembers about us! Ideas were shared on how to “take the meeting to the members,” whether this is through internet clubs or clubs established at a business where the employees participate. Lots of food for thought!

I would highly recommend that all members get the next district meeting on the calendar. Kiwanis has Priority One. Let’s make Kiwanis a number one priority!

Rough Risers Support Grin n Grow Through RAGBRAI

2010-07-21T06:29:00.000-07:00

Grin n Grow Child Care in Waterloo, Iowa, is a day care center that has been serving children for decades. Each year, Team Flamingo (teamflamingo.org) rides RAGBRAI with two intentions in mind. The first intention is to complete the 450+ mile ride safe and sound. The second intention is to raise money for scholarships for children (2 - 6 yrs old) at Grin n Grow.

Typically, Leigh Zeitz asks for support from the Cedar Falls Kiwanis Rough Risers members individually. They give generously and many children benefit. Today, it was announced that the Board of Directors for the club have decided to support Leigh (Z-Bird) $1 for every mile cycled "butt in the seat" on the route. The route is 442 miles so this could be a hefty donation to Grin n Grow.

Thank you, Rough Risers!!

If you want to learn more about Team Flamingo or follow our blog to see what is happening, here are some sites you will want to view:

Team Flamingo website - Basic team information, list of the 22 team members taking part, and links to RAGBRAI information.

Team Flamingo Blog - This blog will be updated daily as the ride progresses. It should give you some photos and narrative of what is happening on the ride.

Here's hoping for good weather and wind at our backs . . .

UPDATE: It should be noted that Leigh Zeitz rode his bike for 400 miles on RAGBRAI so the Rough Risers donated $400 to Grin n Grow. Thank you.

College Hill Arts Festival Another Success

2010-07-17T21:20:00.000-07:00

Kids LOVE Kiwanis Kettlecorn . . .
and we love them!!!

The greatest part about selling kettlecorn at the College Hill Arts Festival is the number of kids that visit our booth. They love the kettlecorn and we love the fact that every mouthful of kettlecorn they eat will place additional resources in their schools in the form of scholarships, programs and educational materials.

The July 16-17 selling opportunity in UNI's front yard was quite successful. We popped 350 pounds of kettlecorn kernals which yielded 176 bushels of popped corn. We earned over $2,486. It was a full house. Not only did we have 15 Rough Risers popping and bagging and selling over the two days, Kohl's sent in two teams of 5 members each to help us share our treats.

Thank you, Kohl's!!

While the weather was good overall, our facilities were challenged by tornado-like winds that hit the park about 10:00 pm on Friday night. We returned to our selling site to find our tent (which was weighted down by 100 pounds of concrete anchors) had been blown into the food court. One of the shelter tents in the entertainment park had been shredded. Rumor has it that one of the exhibitor's tents had been found in front of KwikStar down the hill.

Who says that selling kettlecorn can't be exciting?

4th of July in Waterloo is an Explosive Success!

2010-07-04T16:36:00.000-07:00

Even with rain in the forecast, the Waterloo Jaycees Fireworks Festival was another success on July 3 for both The Cedar Falls Kiwanis Rough Risers AND the people of Waterloo.

Closing down Fourth Street from Commercial to Sycamore Streets, people staked out places where they would watch the firework displays. They ate and talked and frolicked while listening to local bands from 6:00 to midnight.

The Kiwanis Rough Risers were situated in front of the Courier at Commercial and 4th Streets.

The club began selling Kiwanis Kettlecorn at 5:00 and didn't stop until midnight. The demand was high and they rarely had an opportunity to rest their weary bones.

All in all, the club popped ?? pounds of kettleorn and earned $????

Rough Risers Sell a Busload at Sturgis Falls

2010-07-01T17:26:00.000-07:00

We are at it again . . .

Year after year the Cedar Falls Kiwanis Rough Risers sell Kiwanis Kettlecorn at the Sturgis Falls Celebration. Our kettlecorn has become a staple food of the celebration. Enjoying our freshly-popped kettlecorn is an annual tradition that many locals relish each year.

We enjoy Sturgis Falls as our biggest event of the year. During these three days of celebration we pop more kettlecorn and make more people smile as they crunch our culinary delicacy than any other event in the year.

This success in making people happy with our kettlecorn has another wonderful result. We earned $5,805 that we will be able to donate to support programs throughout the Cedar Valley.

My Waterloo Days was a SUCCESS . . . with added assistance

2010-06-06T16:30:00.000-07:00

Yes, My Waterloo Days was another SUCCESS!!!

We had great weather on Friday and Sunday. Saturday saw Torrential Rains and Wind that sogged the kettlecorn, soaked the personnel and almost knocked over the tent. Never-the-less, we cleaned up, dried up and ended the evening selling boatloads of kettlecorn.

Another part of the success was all of the assistance that we received. Last year we began working with Kohl's in Cedar Falls. They want to serve the community so they don't just donate money to our projects, they send talented teams to our events to help sell kettlecorn, build shelters, or whatever we happen to be doing. They have been most helpful throughout that past year and we are honored to have them working with us again this year.

Another exciting event that is in the process of unfolding is the establishment of a Key Club at the Cedar Falls High School. Last month Allyson Vuong, a student at CF high, contacted me to discuss starting a club. We invited her to join us for a Wed morning club breakfast. She showed up and she is filled with the energy it takes to establish such a club. We invited Allyson to help us sell kettlecorn at My Waterloo Days this weekend and she showed up with a group of future Key Club members. They were a terrific help in our success.

Even Sunny Lane of KWWL came by to help us pop some kettlecorn. We appreciated her mentioning our kettlecorn on her show. I bet that a bag of kettlecorn will have a whole new meaning for her now that she has been a kettlecorn chef.

We don't have any photos of it, but Tara Thomas came by and invited a couple of us to join her on the opening of her 6:00 news.

Yes, we had a wonderful success at My Waterloo Days this year!

Rough Risers Attend Kiwanis Conference in Lincoln, Nebraska

2010-04-28T03:11:00.000-07:00

Recently, president-elect Sandy Scholl, Lynn Barnes, and Leigh Zeitz attended the Nebraska-Iowa Kiwanis mid-year conference in Lincoln, Nebraska.

This annual conference is an opportunity for Kiwanians to share their ideas and learn new strategies to better their clubs' activities. Sandy was interested in the sessions that dealt with original ideas in holding meetings and addressing the varied needs of club members. Lynn was interested in finding suggestions to build membership in our Kiwanis club.

Zeitz gave two presentations on using technology to advance Kiwanis clubs; Using Tech Tools to Enhance Your Club's Connections and Using Social Media to Enhance Your Club's Opportunities.

The trio agree that the conference was beneficial and well worth the trip.

The Prez Speaks: What Does Service Mean?

2010-01-28T08:26:00.000-08:00

SERVICE--the work performed by one that serves; contribution to the welfare of others.

Kiwanis is a SERVICE organization. The above definition of this word sums up what we are all about—serving by doing work and contributing to the welfare of others.

At a recent meeting we were having a spirited discussion about a possible funding source that would increase the amount of service we can provide to the Cedar Valley. One member commented that we are getting too involved in fundraising and should concentrate on being a service organization. We are all entitled to our own opinion, but I feel that the fundraising is what is making our service possible.

By raising funds or finding other funding sources we can access, we are able to provide help to people and organizations that are making a difference in the lives of the residents of the Cedar Valley. We add to that service by providing physical labor, whether it is in bagging Kettlecorn or pounding nails into a shelter. The number of individuals we touch by our service is huge—much bigger than we could ever hope to do by ourselves with our 35 members. This past year we have raised $26,000 and committed over 1,500 hours of work.

We truly are a SERVICE organization in many different ways and need to feel good that we work hard to raise the funds that provide SERVICE to the Cedar Valley area.

President Susan Loy

C.F. Rough Risers Raise $26,000 and Work 1,500 Hours to Support Cedar Valley Community

2010-01-17T20:47:00.000-08:00

The Cedar Falls Kiwanis Rough Risers service club contributed more than $26,000 in support of more than 25 youth organizations, scholarship programs, other educational programs and programs for handicapped youth in 2009.

In addition, the 38 members of the club provide more than 1,500 hours of labor on projects related to community youth programs. The Rough Risers built two shelters and a storage building for Cedar Valley Soccer complex, an observation deck at the Hartman Reserve Nature Center, and renovated a raised flower bed at the Cedar Valley Arboretum.

Funding Sources: A major portion of the funds for these projects were generated through the Rough Risers' kettle corn sales at major Cedar Falls and Waterloo Celebrations. Additional funds were received from sponsors of the club's activities, including Community Motors, Dan Deery Motors, Iowa direct Equipment, Kohl's, Liberty Bank, Loy and Loy Accounting, Martin Brothers, PFG Best, UNI Gallagher-Bluedorn, Upper Iowa University, VGM, Wal-Mart, and the Windsor Nursing and Rehab Center. Funds were also raised through grants and direct donations from club members.
(Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier 1/12/2010)

Gov. Ron Petsch Skypes to the Rough Risers

2010-01-02T09:20:00.000-08:00

On October 14, 2009, the Nebraska-Iowa district Governor Ron Petsch used Skype to video conference with our club. He began his connection by installing our 2009-2010 officers and board of directors.

Once the installation was completed, Gov. Petsch spoke to us and gave his presentation entitled Discover the Passion: Making Dreams Come True. It was an informative and motivating speech where he shared his future dreams for Kiwanis.

Watch the 20-minute video above and enjoy his ideas.

2009/10 Board of Directors Installed

2009-11-15T20:05:00.000-08:00

L to R: Gil Hewett (Sec/Treas), Jim Larson, Michael Davidson, David Loy, Dean Dryer, Susan Loy (Pres.), Jeff Wollum, Sandy Scholl (Pres. Elect) and Steve Harding.

Our 2009-10 Board of Directors were installed on October 14. It was a unique experience because they were installed by Governor Ron Petsch, the newly-elected governor for the Nebraska-Iowa district through video-conferencing.

Jane Harding Initiated into the Club

2009-11-11T19:12:00.000-08:00

Today, Jane Harding was initiated into the Cedar Falls Kiwanis Rough Risers. Jane has been active with the club for many years as she popped, bagged and sold kettle corn along with the Kiwanians (and her husband, Steve Harding). She has made presentations to the club before and "fits right in" with the rest of the gang.

Upon receiving her membership, Mrs. Harding noted "Now that my daughter can drive herself to school, I couldn't think of a better thing to do at 6:30 on Wednesday mornings."

This photo shows Prez Susan Loy initiating Jane into our club. Her sponsor (and husband) Steven Harding is on the right.

UNI Circle K Members Sell over $1,000 of Kettle Corn

2009-11-09T06:17:00.000-08:00

It was cold. It was windy. The elements were rough but the UNI Circle K members continued to sell kettle corn in front of Walmart in Cedar Falls on Saturday, October 10. Their goal was to raise money to support the many activities that they do in the Cedar Valley community. They were successful.

Pictured here is the UNI Circle K president, Mary Wilson, receiving a check for $1,063 from the Kiwanis Rough Risers president, Susan Loy.

Rough Risers Group Builds New Deck with View of Hartman Reserve

2009-11-01T19:06:00.000-08:00

October Programs - It's ALL about Vision

2009-10-03T13:27:00.000-07:00

This is a month when our presenters will share their visions:

October 7 - Business Meeting

October 14 - Nebraska-Iowa Area Governor, Ron Petsch, will Skype into our meeting from Nebraska. He will install our officers and share his vision for the future his presentation, "Discover the Passion - Making Dreams Come True."

October 21 - Russ Wasendorf of PFGBest will share with us his vision for his company and the Cedar Valley. He has invited us out to his new headquarters by the Beaver Hills Country Club for his presentation. He will treat us to breakfast. ALERT - DO NOT GO TO THE HOLIDAY INN
Here is the map for getting from the Holiday Inn to the PFGBest headquarters. Their address is One Peregrine Road, Cedar Falls.

October 28 - Coach Mark Farley - Always an exciting presenter. Our UNI football coach will share his vision for his team this year. They are tough and looking good.
Video of Coach Farley describing the 2009 football team.

Erica Scullin: 2009 CF High School Scholarship Winner

2009-09-14T20:22:00.000-07:00

Erica Scullin was named the CF High School scholarship winner for 2009. A valedictorian of her graduating class, she is attending UNI with a medical degree in her future plans. She is committed to the Cedar Valley and hopes
to contribute her skills and abilities to the area in the future.

Erica is pictured here with the vice-president, Susan Loy.

September Updates

2009-09-08T19:12:00.000-07:00

This has been a productive summer and September looks to be just as busy. Here is what is on the docket:

Programs:
9/9 - Designer Genes Down Syndrome Group
9/16 - Betty Zeman, CFU - July storm cleanup and CF Trees Grant Program
9/23 - Doug Christensen - CV Soccer Association
9/30 - Pete Olsen, CFU - Energy incentives and wind turbines.

Kettle Corn Popping Dates:
9/20 - Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, set-up at 12:30p on the grounds
Next Month:
10/9 - Hansen Elementary School PTA
10/10 - Cedar Falls Wal-Mart for Circle K

News:
Cedar Valley Youth Soccer storage building is complete!
Cedar Valley Youth Soccer weather shelter is in progress—still needs some siding, soffit, fascia, ceiling. Check with Marv about work dates, as he has jury duty.

Circle K:
First meeting 9/9 at 5:30. Leigh will attend first meeting.

Coming Up:
Incoming Club President Sue Loy and a work group are examining our committee structure and will recommend some changes. You may be asked to serve on a new committee.

New Member:
Welcome to our new member, Jane Harding.

Thank You:
Thank our departing Board members, Phil Hufferd and Travis Duncan, who just attended their last Board meeting, at least until they get elected again sometime!

Shelters Going Up at the Soccer Complex

2009-08-18T20:47:00.000-07:00

The Kiwanians are at it again. Last Saturday, August 15, the Cedar Falls Kiwanis Rough Risers and a team from Cedar Falls Kohl's began building a shelter for the Cedar Valley Soccer Complex. This is the 4th shelter that the club has built for the complex. Unlike the other wall-less weather shelters they built before, this walled shelter was created to house equipment and supplies.

The workers began at 8:00 AM and spent most of the day measuring, cutting, hammering and laughing. This project is the joining together of master craftsmen and those who are less experienced but willing to swing a hammer or carry a board.

This shelter is one of 9 shelters that the club has committed to completing. They built 2 shelters last summer and still have another weather shelter to build this summer. The two shelters that were built this year were funded through two grants: one from John Deere and another through the Blackhawk Gaming Commission.

Enjoy more photos at Michael Davidson's photo site.

Pounding away.

Our craftsman leader, Marv Heller

The shelter after one day of work. The workers continued to build throughout the following week.

Activities for July 2009

2009-07-08T04:04:00.000-07:00

July will be filled with interesting programs:

July 7—Larry Busch, Human Rights Commission
July 15—Dick Hensley, Radon
July 22—Dr Schofield, Chiropractic Care
July 29—Tyler and Paul Greene, unique Eagle Scout project

We will sell Kettle Corn on:

July 4 - Waterloo Fireworks - 4th St, Waterloo
July 17-18 College Hill Arts Festival, UNI

Cedar Falls Kiwanis Rough Risers Launches Blog

2009-01-07T06:30:00.000-08:00

In our on-going effort to stay current and keep the group/public informed, the Cedar Falls Kiwanis Rough Risers club has launched a blog. We intend to use this blog to:

keep you informed of the latest in upcoming events and activities,
share when and where we will be selling kettle corn,
feature our speakers and their organizations and
provide general information that will be useful to our membership.

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2008-08-09T19:58:00.000-07:00

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2007-05-26T19:48:00.000-07:00

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2007-04-14T19:21:00.000-07:00

Cedar Falls Kiwanis Rough Risers Charter Their Club

1980-06-04T20:01:00.000-07:00

On June 4, 1980, the Cedar Falls Kiwanis Rough Risers chartered their club with 21 members. Most of these members being educators, they realized that if they met at 6:30 AM, they could have an hour meeting with enough time left to get to school on time for first period.

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