Welcome to 2018! I hope everyone had a good holiday with family! Even though technically our “White

Christmas” did not show up until December 29 (just a trace on December 23), I am sure it put everyone in the holiday spirit. As I

write this, a couple of our members have left us for warmer states. Mike has been in Arizona and I think I heard he’ll be back in February; and Steve Doty left with his wife to take daughter, Jill, home to San Antonio, but should be back by

January 22nd. Even though they missed the 19 below actual temperatures, I am sure that they want us to save some for them! Ha ha! Anyway, miss both of you, Mike and Steve.

The 2nd quarter of our Civitan year has started. While we need a fire to be kindled to keep us warm, keep in mind, we need more prospects to join us as members. Remember, my goal is for every member to bring a guest to a meeting, be it a weekly Wednesday morning meeting or our social at Pizza ranch or to a project, such as a Bingo or anything else. Remember, we need to ask our speakers to come join us again for fellowship and “look us over.” Who knows? They just may join us. Speaking of speakers, keep in mind that we have 2 programs each month instead of 3 or 4 since the other meetings are business

Shropshire Applications

Attention, Junior Civitans & Senior Civitans! It’s time for anyone attending college classes or college for

the fall of 2018 to apply for a $1,000 scholarship. Have to be a Senior Civitan or Junior Civitan for at least 2 years. If you know of someone that meets this criteria, let us know, and we will email an application to you. It must also be verified by the local club, so putting a date of January 25 to be returned completed to the club. We have been fortunate over past several years to have winners!

—Nancy Leo

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Inside Footnotespage 2 .................December Programspage 3 ................... Youth Shelter Carepage 3 ............Braid Bread Fundraiser page 4 .........................Christmas Quizpage 5 ..................December Calendarpage 6 ......................January Calendarpage 7 .........Clergy Appr, 4 Chaplainspage 6 ...................... Meeting Minutespage 7 ...................................Financialpage 7 ......... Candy/Coin Box Reports

President’s Messsage

Dr. Courtney Shropshire

Nancy Leo

or our social at Pizza Ranch. Yes, yours truly needs to take charge, too, and bring a guest; I am not excluded. Remember the contest from International: for every new member, the sponsor getshis/her name in the hat for a round-trip airfare to the International Convention in Reno in July 22-25.

Our Christmas social was fun with the Christmas IQ test (located elsewhere in this newsletter), our exercise with the 12 days of Christmas and ‘Twas the night before Christmas gift exchange! Thank you everyone that joined in.

I really would like to see our club sponsor two delegates to the Youth Leadership & Diversity Conference July 9-14. Anyone going into 10, 11, and 12th grades is eligible (does not have to be a Jr. Civitan). I have forms, so get commitments now and then turn applications turned in to me. It is not too early to make director Ron Kulas’ job easier.

Clergy Week, the International service project is celebrated again on February 3. Remember it’s in memory of 4 chaplains that gave their lives to save hundreds of men on the icy waters of Greenland in 1943, 75 years ago! Make sure that you tell your clergy “thank you” for what he/she does.

With two new fundraisers, the Pizza Ranch fundraiser this month, and the Braid Bread fundraiser in March, it’s time to “kindle the fire” for those you talk to about Civitan. Thank you for all you do for your club. It is appreciated.

—Nancy Leo

Membership Challenge

To encourage our “Lead by Example” challenge with recruiting new members, we are

awarding the Leader Sponsorship Team – LST pin for sponsoring your first new member this year. This challenge is open to all North American District Officers, Club Presidents, President Elects, Secretaries And Treasurers. SO, Nancy has hers. I know Pat, Judy and Roger can do it too.

—Nancy Leo

Sponsorship Awards! Kindle Your Fire Sponsorship Awards!

When Civitans sponsor new

members in their clubs we will reward them with six levels of award incentives. Any Civitan that sponsors a new member(s) will be entered into a drawing to win Round Trip Airfare to International Convention in Reno in July. For example: 1 new member, one chance; 2 new members, 2 chances.

Pizza Ranch Fundraiser

January 29, 2017, 5 to 8 pm. Just a reminder: we will try a new fundraiser to supplement our projects coming up.

We get 7% of the sales as well as the tips. We will finalize who will help at the January 15 meeting at the Pizza Ranch. It only takes about 4 to bus tables, maybe a couple to sit at the table with brochures for Civitan and to ring a bell when someone puts in a tip, and the rest of the members can just come and support by eating.

—Nancy Leo

Save the Date!Younkers Community Days, March 1 to March 3 Save the Date! March 2-16—sell Braid bread products for 14-day period only—Delivery around March 21—in time for Easter!

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Footnotes is the official newsletter of the Fort Dodge Civitan Club. Issued monthly, Footnotes keeps its members, other clubs in the MINOWA Area, North Central District and Civitan International, informed of the activities of the club.DEADLINE: the Friday after the first Wednesday of each month. Articles may be submitted by attaching a text document, or typing directly into an email to CDLng@aol.com.

President: Nancy LeoEditor: Carroll Lang

Contributors: Nancy Leo, Roger Leo,Pat Scheer, Judy Lang.

Proofreaders: Judy Lang, Nancy Leo

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Civitan makesa difference!

December 13, 2017 Tim Kraayenbrink presented Michelle DeLaRiva, executive director of Community and Family Resources. She was also assisted by Annie Sullivan, campaign director. Michelle has been with CFR for 13 years and started with them as a substance abuse counselor in Webster City. They deal with mental illness and alcoholism (the majority being alcoholism). They will mark their 50th year next year serving individuals and families.

One in 5 adults in the U.S. experiences a mental illness in a given year as well as 1 in 10 individuals aged 12 and up are diagnosed with a substance abuse disorder. They work primarily with ages13 to 65 years, 68% male and 32% female. Thirty-two percent of the clients they serve are in Webster County (they serve a 10-county area). In Webster County this year 2017, 786 different residents were served in all treatment areas, primarily extended outpatient. So what is CFR’s total 2017 impact? 3,000 individuals served in treatment programs, 13,000 individuals served in prevention programs (with an 83% overall client satisfaction rate) in 10 counties: Pocahontas, Humboldt, Wright, Franklin, Hardin, Hamilton, Webster, Calhoun, Boone and Story, with 77 employees.

The following are the programs they provide: Crisis Stabilization. This is in the South 17th building. They assist clients with resolving the issue that brought them in for services. Detoxification: They are one in three in Iowa that provide this. The staff is duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Adult Residential Services: They offer inpatient residential treatment programming to adults 18 years and up for addictions or gambling disorders. This is a full-time program. Adolescent Residential Services (STARS):

They are located near Corpus Christi and they offer treatment for ages 12 to 18, who live there 3 to 6 months for drinking problem. Capacity is 15 and currently there are 10 youth there. Recovery House: not just traditional housing but an extension of the therapeutic community. They house men with chronic substance abuse. All 10 live together with a case manager. They are required to

get a job and have job skills. Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment: This is for both adults and adolescents, and is housed in a building on 31st Avenue North near Sports Page. Each treatment track offers a mixture of individual and group counseling, random drug screens, and opportunities for family participation and support. Mental Health: Through counseling and other services, CFR helps each client assess, understand and work toward resolution of their concerns, including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, anger, emotional regulation and important life decisions. Problem Gambling: It has been described as one of the most deniable, hidden addictions, however it is just as real and devastating as addiction to drugs or alcohol. She said that

the adults age 50 and above start looking for things to do and this is one they’re attracted to. Professional Development: They work with businesses to help professionals reach their full potential. Prevention Education: They offer several programs that focus on preventing use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and gambling.

Their funding comes from Iowa Department of Human Services, private insurance, Medicaid, County funding, federal contract and foundation grants. Note: it does not come from Medicare. They have now broken ground west of the former Colonial Inn (east of Youth and Shelter care) for a building that will house all of their programs. Expected completion is March 2019 and total cost is $6.6 million They are currently running a $2 million campaign and the rest will be bank financing.

December 18, 2017 We met for our evening meeting/social at Pizza Ranch with a good attendance of 16! Thank you everyone. I think only 3 locals were missing of which two I believe are gone for Xmas and a winter vacation. Pretty much President Nancy just gave reminders of things coming up: Next Wednesday, Xmas gift exchange and fun time at Zakeers. Reminder all month of January to bring items for Youth Shelter Care; items are listed in December newsletter, but Pat also handed out the list as well. She also said she did deliver the rest (about 15) Xmas gift bags remaining from the Xmas dance to YSC as well. Pizza Ranch fundraiser on January 29 and we will finalize workers at the January 15 meeting. Fundraiser reminders were that we will sell Braid bread and chocolate chip cookie dough between March 2-16 and to keep using the RADA online catalog ordering. With the braid bread we get at least $5.00 for each item we sell and if we

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RADA Fundraiser

Think Christmas Gifts! Go online at: www.helpourfundraiserr.com, enter order #502532. To order, you use

internet password, fdcivitan. Spread the word! It’s always going on; and you don’t have to be local to order because you can order online, view the catalog online and it’s shipped directly to you in just a few days. And not just knives, you can order marinades, seasonings, dips, stoneware, cheesecakes, pound cakes, recipe books, knives, gift sets, utensils, and much more!

FundraisingBraid-Bread FundraiserIn order to supplement our future projects and giving, we need to continue to do fundraising. The membership voted to try selling the braid-bread during March 2-16. We can only sell for the two-week time, collect the money at the time of the order, and submit the order to the West Bend, Iowa plant on March 17. They will deliver to us the next week in time for Easter on April 1st. No, this is NOT an April fool’s joke. We keep $5.00 for each item we sell.For example, if one member sells 20 items, we will make $100. If 10 members sell 4 items apiece, we make $200.00. If more than 200 items are sold, then we keep $6.00 each. Rememberm this can be designated to be used for the future Youth Leadership conference or handicapped summer camps.

—Nancy Leo

Youth Shelter Care

During the month of January we will collect items for Youth Shelter Care! We voted at our recent business meeting to bring needed items to each of the meetings in January including the Pizza Ranch meeting to the Youth Shelter care. Right now, they have

15 youth and for the month of December, we will donate our remaining Christmas bags from the party we just had. Here is a list of the following items:

Wish List: Twin sheets, pillows, bath towels, wash cloths, cleaning supplies (kitchen, bathroom, dusting, sanitizing), oven mitts, hand sanitizer, first aid kits, toothpaste, shampoo and conditioner, body wash, combs/picks, hair brushes, hair ties, lotions, makeup kits, nail polish and remover, hats and gloves and scarfs, snow pants Size 8Y to Adult, Socks youth XS-XL (boys and girls), basket balls, footballs, soccer balls, assorted batteries, arts and craft supplies (paper, markers, scissors, glue, washable paint, etc), craft kits, stress balls, water bottles, playdough/moon sand, youth books, Barbie and baby dolls, clock radios, post-its or notebooks or construction paper or journals, wall clings for youth to decorate their rooms, gift cards, or monetary support is always a huge help.

Out-of-town Civitan members: If you feel this is a worthwhile cause, you may send a check to our club and we will purchase items for you!

sell more than 200 items we keep $6.00; the RADA we keep 40%.

Members were thanked for helping out with Salvation Army Bell ringing and we made in the 7 hours a total of $591.44. Also, Mary told us that the Younkers days will be in March, so we will plan for that.

Members were asked about giving a Xmas gift (money) to the waitress, etc at Zakeers next week. Being that they have had a turnover of help and Shelly been with us about a month, we decided to not do this year but consider it next Christmas.

President Nancy asked if anyone was interested in doing the tours for Community Family Resources that our speaker last week talked about on December 29 or January 4. Consensus was that no one was interested at this time.

President Nancy explained that she would like to do a new service project for a handicapped bowling tourney. More than likely it will include the 32 bowlers on the Wednesday night league at Family, give them 90% handicap so that it is fair and the top 9 or whatever gets a trophy. Currently there are 9 trophies; mention was made to maybe look at medallions for participation to the rest and to look at Party Productions. Also talk was given to maybe look at paying for their lineage; most said that they usually expect to pay for it but finalization will be made at the January business meeting and

maybe look at doing this in February.President Nancy also explained would

like to do a progressive dinner, which would be homes for the appetizer, salad/soup, main entrée, and dessert. It was decided to look at doing in spring, probably April when the weather would be better. Currently, the following said they may use their homes: Passow, Scheer, Jessen, and Metzger. We will decide this at the February business meeting.

President Nancy wished everyone a Merry Christmas and passed out cherry candy canes and to Jordan and Danielle, a gift of their favorite soda. Jordan loves Rootbeer and Danielle Diet Dr. Pepper.

Honoree was Danielle and Glad hand winner was Cheryl Passow.

December 27, 2017 We had a fun Christmas social today! Even on a COLD morning! We got warmed up with our song, “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” hmmm.. how many got up when it was their turn for the specific number? Actually, I believe most did! Good job! We then did a 28-question Christmas IQ test that president Nancy found in some “older” years of Civitan stuff. I will print this test in the newsletter and answers on a different page! It was a little tricky, but Judy Lang got 15 of them right! After that, Pat Scheer read the “The Night Before Christmas” to us where we passed our white elephant gifts either “right” or ‘‘left” when the specific word was mentioned in the story. At the end the members opened up their gifts.

Candy/Coin Boxes

Looking for more candy box plaacements in the Fort Dodge area? Here are some suggestions from Civitan International

where to place them:Waiting RoomsCar Washes/Repair ShopsFuneral HomesBeauty and Barber ShopsNail Salons and SpasBanksAny Business with Activity (not just

a restaurant)Let’s see who can be the first to ask me

for a candy box!—Nancy Leo

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1. As long as Christmas has been celebrated, it has been on December 25.

True False2. Joseph was from: A. Bethlehem B. Jerusalem C. Nazareth D. Egypt E. Minnesota F. None of the above3. How did Mary and Joseph travel to

Bethlehem? A. Camel B. Donkey C. Walked D. Joseph walked, Mary rode a

donkey E. Volkswagen F. Who knows?4. Mary and Joseph were married when

Mary became pregnant True False5. Mary and Joseph were married when

Jesus was born. True False6. Mary was a virgin when she delivered

Jesus. True False7. What did the innkeeper tell Mary and

Joseph? A. “There is no room at the inn” B. “I have a stable you can use.” C. “Come back after the Christmas

rush and I should have some vacancies.”

D. Both a and B E. What innkeeper?8. Jesus was delivered in a A. stable B. Hospital\ C. Cave D. Barn E. Unknown9. A manger is a A. stable for domestic animals B. wooden hay storage bin C. Feeding trough D. Barn E. Supervisor of a Dairy Queen in

Mobile, Alabama10. Which animals does the Bible say

were present at Jesus’ birth? A. cows, sheep, goats B. cows, donkeys, sheep C. sheep and goats only D. Miscellaneous barnyard animals. E. lions, tigers and bears (oh my) F. None of the above11. Who saw the “star in the east”? A. shepherds

Christmas Quiz B. Mary and Joseph C. Some kings D. both a and C E. None of the above12. How many angels spoke to the

shepherds? A. One B. two C. a multitude D. none of the above13 What sign did the angel tell the

shepherds to look for? A. This way to Jesus B. A star over Bethlehem C. a baby that doesn’t cry D. a house with a Christmas tree E. a baby in a stable F. None of the above.14. What did the angels sing? A. “Joy to the World, the Lord is

come” B. “Alleluia” C. “Unto Us a Child is Born” D. “Glory to God in the Highest” E. “Glory to the Newborn King” F. “My Sweet Lord”15. What is a heavenly host? A. the angel at the gate of heaven? B. the angel who invites people to

heaven. C. the angel who serves drinks in

heaven. D. an angel choir E. none of the above16. There was snow that first Christmas A. Only in Bethlehem B. All over Israel C. Probably nowhere in Israel D. Probably somewhere in Israel. E. Mary and Joseph only dreamed of

a white Christmas17. The baby Jesus cried A. when the doctor slapped him on

his behind. B. when the little drummer boy

started drumming C. just like other babies cry D. he never cried18. What is Frankincense? A. a precious metal B. a precious fabric C. a precious perfume D. an Eastern monster story19. What is myrrh? A. an easily-shaped metal. B. A spice used for burying people. C. a drink D. After-shave lotion E. none of the above20. How many Wisemen came to see

Jesus?21. What does wisemen or magi refer to? A. Men of the educated class B. Eastern kings C. Astrologers

D. people smart enough to follow the star

E. Sages22. The wise men found Jesus in a A. Manger B. Stable C. House D. Holiday Inn E. Good mood23. The Wise men stopped in Jerusalem A. to inform Herod about Jesus B. to find out where Jesus was C. to ask about the star they saw D. to get gas E. to buy presents for Jesus24. Where do we find the Christmas

story? A. Matthew B. Mark C. Luke D. John E. all of the above F. A & B G. A & C‘ H. A,B, and C I. X,Y,and Z25. When Joseph and Mary found out that

Mary was pregnant with Jesus, What happened?

A. They got married. B. Joseph wanted to break the

engagement C. Mary left town for three months D. An angel told them to go to

Bethlehem E. Both a and D F. Both b and c26. Who told Mary and Joseph to go to

Bethlehem? A. An angel B. Mary’s mother C. Herod‘ D. Caesar Augustus’ E. Alexander the Great F. No one27. Joseph took the baby Jesus to Egypt A. to show him the pyramids B. to teach him the wisdom of the

Pharaohs C. to put him in a basket in the reeds

by the river. D. to fulfill the dream he had E. to be taxed. F None of the above28. I think this test was A. Super B. Great C. Fantastic

D. All of the above

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Answers to Xmas Quiz 1. False. Not until the 4th Century did it

settle on the on the 25th. Other dates were accepted before then.

2. A. See Luke 2:3-4 3. F. the Bible doesn’t say 4. False. See Matthew 1:18 5. False See Luke 2:5, True See Mathew 1:24 6. True. See Matthew 1:25 7. E. no word about the innkeeper, see Luke 2:7 8. E. No word about it. See Luke 2:7 9. C. A cave or place where animals are kept10. F. The Bible doesn’t specify11. E. the wise men (were not kings) see Matthew 2:212. A. See Luke 2:913. F. See Luke 2:12 (mentions manger, not stable)14. D. See Luke 2:1415. E. Definition is an “army”16. D. Mt. Herman is sometimes snow-covered17. C. we have no reason to believe he wouldn’t cry18. C. by definition19. B. See John 19:39 or a dictionary20. No one knows, see Matthew 2:121. C. see most any commentary – they were astrologers or “stargazers”22. C. see Matthew 2:1123. B. see Matthew 2:1-224. G. Mark begins with John the Baptist, John with “the Word”25. F. See Matthew 1:19 & Luke 1:39, 5626. D. See Luke 2:1 & 427. D. see Matthew 2:1328. D. of course

Clergy Appreciation Week

Clergy Appreciation Week is a significant event throughout North America. Held each year on the week of February 3, this event shows appreciation

to the clergy of all faiths. Clergy Appreciation Week aims to promote world brotherhood and religious understanding among all people, regardless of religious persuasion. It is a time to reflect on our individual religious beliefs and to promote an understanding and acceptance of the rights of others to participate in a religion different from our own. Clergy Appreciation Week was inspired by an event which occurred during World War II.

The Four ChaplainsOn February 3, 1943, the USS Dorchester was pushing through the treacherous waters of the North Atlantic. With 905 American servicemen aboard, the Dorchester left its convoy a few hours short of its destination. A German submarine, stalking the ship undetected, took this opportunity to fire a torpedo straight toward the ship’s stern. The torpedo struck amidships and exploded in the boiler room. Many on board died instantly, and some were trapped below deck. Others, jolted from their bunks half asleep, clambered to reach the decks of the stricken vessel. Taking on water rapidly, the ship began listing to starboard. Because security reasons prevented use of distress flares, escort vessels, still close enough to assist, pushed on into the darkness, unaware that the Dorchester was sinking. Overcrowded lifeboats capsized; rafts drifted away before anyone could reach them.

On deck, amid confusion and terror, Army chaplains George L. Fox, Alexander D. Goode, Clark V. Poling and John P. Washington moved about calming frightened men, directing bewildered soldiers to lifeboats, and distributing life jackets with calm precision. Soon, the supply of jackets was exhausted, yet four young soldiers, afraid and without life vests, stood waiting. Quickly the chaplains stripped off their own and forced them upon the young soldiers.

The four men of God (one Catholic, one Jewish and two Protestant) had given away their only means of saving themselves in order to save others. Men rowing away from the sinking ship in lifeboats saw the chaplains clinging to each other on the slanting deck, arms linked together and heads bowed as they prayed to the one God whom each of them loved and served. The Dorchester sank beneath the icy waters of the North Atlantic, pulling with it the four chaplains and 675 servicemen.

It is this moment which Civitans annually pause to remember, and in so doing, pause to say thank you to the clergy of their communities.

Strengthening Families

Do you want to improve communications with your sixth grader? If you answered “yes” to that question, the free Strengthening Families Program for sixth graders and their families can provide the tools to help. For more information, call Linda

Cline at 576-2119. First session begins on Mon., January 22 and Thurs., January 25.Can your sixth grader tell a friend “No” when that friend wants him/her to do something

wrong or bad? The Strengthening Families Program includes sessions that teach and practice the refusal skill needed by your sixth grader to say no. Call Linda Cline at 576-2119 and find out how to register for this free program.

Since 2003, the Strengthening Families Program has helped over 1000 families develop stronger family bonds and better communication skills. If you want that for your family, call Linda Cline at 576-2119 to learn more about this free program and to register for the Winter 2017 sessions.

Get the tools, skills, and strategies to build stronger families in seven sessions!• 6th Grade Parents – Register Now for the Fall Strengthening Families Program!• Register online @ www.extension.iastate.edu/webster/ or call 576-2119• Like us on Facebook – Strengthening Families 10-14– Fort Dodge, IA

Weekly sessions begin on Monday, January 22 and Thursday, January 25. Registrations due by Jan. 12. Please share this information about Strengthening Families.

—Linda Cline

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Board/Business Meeting MinutesJanuary 3, 2018

President Nancy Leo called the meeting to order at 7:01 am at Zakeer’s Restaurant with 10 members in attendance.

Roger and Nancy Leo passed out Updated Member Handbooks.

Nancy reminded us to bring items for the Youth Shelter Care.

Minutes: The minutes of the December 6, 2017 business meeting were read. Jon Vessey moved to approve the minutes. Carol Etzel seconded. Carried.

Treasurers’ Report: Roger reported the balance in the checking account as of December 6, 2017, is $3,288.13 with accounts payable none and accounts receivable $30 in dues.

Candy/Coin Box Report: Nancy reported our candy box deposits for November from 16 local places totals $121.65 and from Dubuque is $168.70, totaling $290.35; and from 8 coin boxes was $202.39 for a total deposit for the month of $492.74. The candy box deposits for December from 13 local places totals $82.59 and from 4 coin boxes totals $$35.66 for a total deposit for the month of $118.25. Balance at end of December in checking account is $724.99.

Old Business: (A) Service Project – Bowling Tournament for handicapped: Nancy has 9 trophies we can use and we can get medallions from Party Productions so all participants will receive something. We will try for Wednesday, March 7th, and serve cookies and drink after the bowling.

New Business: (A) Girl Scouts request: Pat moved we give $100 to the Girl Scouts. Don seconded. Carried. (B) Camp Civitan, Hastings, MI: This is a North Central District project. Roger moved that we donate 1 campership or $215 to Camp Civitan. Carroll seconded. Carried. (C) Bingo? Don will schedule a Bingo at Northwoods Living for later this month, January. (D) Clergy Week ideas: Jon moved to put an ad in the paper for Clergy Week, similar to last year, for around $200. Mary seconded. Carried. (E) Youth Leadership and Diversity Conference: YLDC is July 9 -14. We need to be asking youth now.

Committees: Fundraising: (A) January 29 from 5 to 8 pm is Pizza Ranch fundraiser. We will finalize who will be bussing tables at the January 15 meeting. (B) Younkers Days are March 3 – 7. Mary presented a check for $196.26 from the November Younkers Days. (C) Selling braid bread on March 2 – 16.

Glad-hand Honoree: Jon Vessey and Glad-hand Winner: Pat Scheer

Next week: Duane Scheer has program and Pam Metzger has invocation.

Meeting adjourned at 7:45 am.

Respectfully submitted,Judy Lang, Secretary

Challenge #1: Civitans are committed to meeting human needs through com-munity involvement while providing each Civitan with experiences essen-tial to personal development.

FDSH Junior Civitan OfficersHanna Marks – Co-President

Natalie Martinson – Co-PresidentGabby Estlund - Lt. Governor

Junior Civitan News

Junior Civitan has recently completed a fundraiser in December with the Candy Gram (candy cane with a note) sales at the high school. Profits were put toward general supplies. Juniors

purchased fleece fabric and made 6 child-sized fleece blankets. They will be delivering these on Wednesday, January 10 to Unity Point Pediatrics.

Currently they have 11 Juniors of which the majority are Senior Class members. I will be encouraging those Seniors to fill out the Shropshire Scholarship application.

—Julie Hughes, Advisor

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‘17 — ‘18 Fort Dodge Civitan Actual vs Budgetas of December 31, 2017

Actual Budget DifferenceIncome Candy & Coin Box ............................408.63 ...................1,500.00 ........... (1,091.37) Club Dues (28 members) ....................1,200.00 ...................3,360.00 ........... (2,160.00) Donations & Grants .............................92.00 ......................750.00 .............. (658.00) Fruitcake Income ...............................333.83 ......................500.00 .............. (166.17) Initiation Fees ......................................20.00 ........................40.00 ................ (20.00) Miscellaneous ....................................117.39 ...................2,208.00 ........... (2,090.61) RADA Fundraiser ................................16.15 ......................200.00 .............. (183.85) Younkers Fundraiser ..........................850.00 ...................1,500.00 .............. (650.00) Total Income .....................................3,038.00 .................10,058.00 ........... (7,020.00)Expenses Awards ...................................................0.00 ......................200.00 ............... 200.00 Bank Charges ........................................0.00 ........................30.00 ................. 30.00 Bingo (includes storage @464/year) ..........232.00 ......................700.00 ............... 468.00 Bonding Fee ..........................................0.00 ......................100.00 ............... 100.00 Civitans at the Helm ($25X26) ...............25.00 ......................650.00 ............... 625.00 Dist Conv & Area Mtgs .........................0.00 ......................225.00 ............... 225.00 Fall Picnic ..............................................0.00 ......................500.00 ............... 500.00 Guest Meals .........................................21.41 ......................150.00 ............... 128.59 International Convention .......................0.00 ......................700.00 ............... 700.00 International Initiation Fee (2) .............17.50 ........................35.00 ................. 17.50 Internat’l Liability Insur ($2.50/memb) .....0.00 ........................70.00 ................. 70.00 International Dues ($72/yr x 28) ...........450.00 ...................2,016.00 ............ 1,566.00 MinOwa Area Dues ($11/yr x 28) .............0.00 ......................308.00 ............... 308.00 New Club Building (CF/W’loo) ............0.00 ..........................0.00 ................... 0.00 New Member Recruitment ....................0.00 ......................100.00 ............... 100.00 North Central Dist Dues ($13/yr x 28) ......0.00 ......................364.00 ............... 364.00 Office Supplies ....................................15.53 ........................50.00 ................. 34.47 Other Requests & Donations .............525.00 ...................1,300.00 ............... 775.00 Postage ................................................19.60 ........................60.00 ................. 40.40 Service Projects .....................................0.00 ......................150.00 ............... 150.00 Special Olympicss .................................0.00 ......................350.00 ............... 350.00 Spring & Christmas Dances ..............633.63 ...................1,300.00 ............... 666.37 Youth Leadership Conference ...............0.00 ......................700.00 ............... 700.00Total Expenses ......................................1,939.67 .................10,058.00 .............8,118.33Overall Total .........................................1,098.33 ..........................0.00 ............ 1,098.33

—Roger Leo, Treasurer

Treasurer’s Report for Dec 2017Beginning Balance ...................$2,652.50

INCOME:12/06 Fruitcake ..............................$33.0012/06 Candy Box .........................$408.6312/15 Fruitcake ............................$130.0012/26 Fruitcake ..............................$51.0012/26 Dues ...................................$120.0012/29 Fruitcake ..............................$38.0012/29 Fruitcake ..............................$80.00Total Income ...............................$860.63

EXPENSES:12/06 Walmart (Jarrad Hanson for Xmas dance) ..75.0012/06 Walmart (Ann Machovec, pillow cases) ....50.0012/06 Walmart (April, pillow cases 4 dance) ...100.00Total Expense ..............................$225.00

Ending Balance .......................$3,288.13Accts payable noneAccts recvbl: (dues) $30

—Roger Leo, Treasurer

Candy/Coin Box ReportDecember 1—December 31, 2017

Candy Box Opening Bal. ..............$239.90Candy Box Receipts ........................$82.59CI Candy Box Proj (75%) ............. -$61.94Candy Box Balance .......................$260.55

Coin Box Opening Bal. .................$280.01Coin Box Receipts ..........................$35.66CI Coin Box Proj (50%) ............... -$17.83Coin Box Balance .........................$297.84

W’loo/CF/DBQ Opening Bal. ......$575.23Candy Box Receipts ..........................$0.00CI Candy Box Proj (75%) ............... -$0.00FD Christmas Dance expenses .... -$408.63W’loo/CF/DBQ Bal ......................$166.60

Total of all 3 accounts ...................$724.99—Nancy Leo

Candy/Coin Box LocationsFort Dodge

Coin: Cenex Ampride Convenience Mart; Casey’s (2007 N 15th, 2206 2nd Ave N, 1230 3rd Ave

NW, 1320 A St, 1133 S 22nd St); Dale’s Corner Store; The Station N 15th St.; Tobacco Outlet plus

Grocery 201 N 15th; World Liquor, Tobacco & Vapors 606 N 15th St.

Candy: Brown Shoes; Brown Supply; Brownie’s Café; Calvert & Johnson Insurance

Services; Danny’s Hair Fashions; First American Bank; Graham Tire; Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance; Kraayenbrink Financial; Party Produc-

tions; Personal Computer Solutions; Premiere Cleaners; Slumberland; Spice Shack; Taco Tico; Tom Thumb Dairy Queen; Village Inn; Zakeers

Waterloo/Cedar FallsEl Patron Mexican Restaurant; Village Inn, Cedar

Falls; Village Inn, WaterlooEastern Iowa

Village Inn, DubuqueBe sure to patronize & thank these businesses for supporting our cause by allowing us to place a Candy or Coin Box at their locations.Thanks to all Civitans who service these locations!

Civitan makes a difference!

Looking Back:

The original Civitan Interna-tional Candybox was made of wood,but the shape is much

the same today.

MY HANDSdo the work of the world andreach out in service to others.

Candy/Coin Box ReportNovember 1—November 30, 2017

Candy Box Opening Bal. ..............$234.49Candy Box Receipts ......................$121.65CI Candy Box Proj (75%) ............. -$91.24Sam’s Club Card Fee .................... -$25.00Candy Box Balance .......................$239.90

Coin Box Opening Bal. ...................178.82$178.82Coin Box Receipts ...........$202.39CI Coin Box Proj (50%) ............. -$101.20Coin Box Balance .........................$280.01

W’loo/CF/DBQ Opening Bal. ......$558.05Candy Box Receipts ......................$168.70CI Candy Box Proj (75%) ........... -$126.52Sam’s Club Card Fee .................... -$25.00W’loo/CF/DBQ Bal ......................$575.23

Total of all 3 accounts ................$1,095.14—Nancy Leo

Fort Dodge Civitan Club Roster

Fort Dodge Civitan Footnotes19903 225th StreetFort Dodge, IA 50501

First Class -- Please Forward

Membership: All membersRetention (calling members that have been absent): Steve DotyFundraising:Candy/Coin Box: Chair, Nancy Leo; Cheryl Franklin, Roger Leo, Steve DotyFruitcake: Chair, Roger Leo; Steve Doty, Nancy LeoRADA: Pat ScheerYounkers: Chair, Mary Potratz; Cheryl FranklinService:Xmas Dance: Chair, Pat Scheer; Cheryl Franklin, Angie Jessen, Danielle Jessen, Roger Leo, Pam Metzger, Steve DotySpring Dance: Chair, Pat Scheer; Cheryl Franklin, Angie Jessen, Danielle Jessen, Pam Metzger, Steve Doty.

Bingo: Co Chairs, Cheryl Franklin and Mary Potratz; Pat Scheer, Don Carlson, Danielle Jessen, Angie Jessen, Steve Doty.Picnic: Chair, Pat Scheer; Cheryl Franklin, Danielle Jessen, Angie Jessen, Carol Etzel, Roger Leo, Pam Metzger, Steve DotyOperation Christmas: Cheryl Franklin, Judy LangSalvation Army: Steve DotySpecial Olympics: Pat Scheer, Steve DotyBeacon of Hope: Cheryl Franklin;Highway cleanup: Chair, Roger Leo; Steve DotyAwards: Roger Leo, Nancy LeoJunior Civitan: Jon Vessey, Nancy LeoPublic Relations including Facebook: Jon Vessey, Carroll Lang

2017-2018 CommitteesSandy BennettDon CarlsonSteve DotyCarol EtzelCheryl FranklinDonna HarveyJon HarveyAngie JessenDanielle JessenPaul KieckseeTim KraayenbrinkCarroll LangJudy LangNancy Leo

Roger LeoPam MetzgerCheryl PassowVicki PearsonTom PingelJordan PotratzMary PotratzDuane ScheerPat ScheerMike TiltonDennis TrachtaJon VesseyJim Zuehls

Area/District/International OfficersMin-Owa Area Senior Director .......................Roger LeoMin-Owa Area Senior Director-Elect .......... Marge DentMin-Owa Area Secretary ........................... Jean DavisonMin-Owa Area Treasurer ................................Roger LeoMin-Owa Judge Advocate ...................... Harold Davison

North Central District Governor ................... David FordNorth Central District Governor-Elect .......... David FordNorth Central District Secy/Treas ............ Russ Jacobson

Civitan International President ...............Kendyl MasseyCivitan International President-Elect ..............Bob Jones

The Civitan ChallengeCivitans are committed to meeting

human needs through community involvementwhile providing each Civitan with experiences

essential to personal development.We serve through actions which reaffirm

and strengthen the individual dignity of people.We seek knowledge to carry outour responsibilities as citizens.

We establish bonds of fellowshipwhich enrich our personal lives and enable us

to provide effective service.And we invite others to share our

commitment to service, knowledge,and fellowship through Civitan.

Fort Dodge Civitan Club OfficersPresident ..................................................... Nancy LeoPresident-Elect ............................................Pat ScheerImmediate Past President ........................... Judy LangSecretary ..................................................... Judy LangTreasurer .....................................................Roger LeoDirector ...................................................Pam MetzgerDirector ...................................................Mary PotratzDirector ...................................................... Steve DotyDirector ...................................................... Jon VesseyChaplain/Bulletin Editor ......................... Carroll LangSergeant-at-Arms .........................................Steve Doty

Junior Civitan OfficersAdvisor: Julie Hughes

Hanna Marks – Co-PresidentNatalie Martinson – Co-President

Gabby Estlund - Lt. Governor