Water is

sought for

homeless

The Kiwanis Club of

Fountain Hills is joining

other clubs in Division 11

to donate cases of bottled

water to the Phoenix Res-

cue Mission.

Our club participated in

this service project last

year and collected more

than 100 cases of water —

the most of any participat-

ing clubs. We are looking

to achieve that goal once

again.

The Phoenix Rescue Mis-

sion works with the home-

less to provide meals,

shelter, counseling ser-

vices, worship services

and more. As we all know,

temperatures have been

extremely hot early this

summer, pushing above

the 110-degree mark on

several occasions.

Club Vice President

Mike Scharnow once again

is coordinating the drive.

Several cash donations

have already been given

to him for the purchase of

cases. You can bring cash

or cases of water to the

two meetings in July, or

drop off donations to

Scharnow at The Times’

office.

Let’s help the homeless!

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time

Kiwanis Kapers Official publication of the Kiwanis Club of Fountain Hills, AZ

July 2012

Helping cancer victims Visit made to Ronald McDonald House; another set July 22

Donna Yordy, front row left, Phyllis Horan, Katie Krause and Jo Nelson, along with, back row,

Kooradut “K” Maharaj, Mike Scharnow, Paul Appeldorn and Don Williams (Gail Appeldorn is be-

hind the lens) traveled to the Cambridge Ronald McDonald House in June to serve dinner.

Phyllis Horan helps a youngster get some dinner.

A contingent of nine volunteers traveled

to the Cambridge Ronald McDonald Home

in Phoenix June 21 with a homemade pot-

luck meal to feed families staying at the

home. Families reside at the facility on a

temporary basis as children undergo can-

cer treatments. The Cambridge facility is

next to Phoenix Children’s Hospital.

The Kiwanians were able to greet fami-

lies with a smile and plenty of Kiwanis love

as they dished out sloppy joes, cheese

enchiladas and tons of side dishes and

dessert. About 30 people were served dur-

ing the hour-long dinner period.

“Everybody pitched in by bringing

something and it was a fun time to mingle

with our fellow Kiwanians and those who

were staying at the facility,” said club Vice

President Mike Scharnow.

“Someone in our group told me after-

ward that they had actually stayed in a

Ronald McDonald facility once, so it was

particularly touching to them to do this

kind gesture and give something back.

How touching!” Another meal is being

planned for July 22. Won’t you join us in

serving children in this capacity?

A WORD FROM PRESIDENT C.T. WRIGHT:

Summer Observations

“You can either be obsessed by success or succeed in life by making an impact and the right

connections to help Kiwanis become more dynamic in its service to the world’s children.” ---

Tom DeJulio, President-elect, Kiwanis International.

Fellow Kiwanians, it is hot! Summer is officially here. Nevertheless, the Kiwanis Club of Foun-

tain Hills is still moving forward. The membership continues to actualize the international motto

of helping to improve the quality of life for one child and one community at a time. It should be

noted that during the next two months we will be on an abbreviated schedule. The regular

luncheon meetings will be held on July 5 and 19, and on August 3 and 17.

Oftentimes we become so busy and committed to routine activities that we forget the primary

mission of Kiwanis is service. It goes without saying, our members take this charge serious. Of

course, our club has received historical recognition for the donations made to youth-related

projects in the local community and beyond.

However, it should also be noted that our members are involved in several hands-on pro-

jects. Among others, members have helped improve the living conditions for a senior citizen;

joined forces with fellow Kiwanians from Sunset Kiwanis Club and others in enhancing the

scenery at the Boys and Girls Club; packed weekend meals for school-age students; prepared

and served food for young cancer victims and their families at Ronald McDonald House; pro-

vided water for the homeless; sent gifts and clothes to the Across the Border project; cleaned

streets in Town; and the list goes on and on. Thanks to all Kiwanians who are willing to serve.

Once again, the officers and directors want to express appreciation to the M&M team

(Margaret & Mike) for providing leadership to the Membership Committee, and to all of those

who helped recruit potential members. Over the next three months my challenge is for us to

identify at least five additional individuals who want to join this service club. Can we do it? I

know we can.

Kans and litter take the summer off

Paul “The Kan Man” Appeldorn is on vacation until Aug. 11, but with the summer heat

here members are urged to keep drinking and save those kans!

The Kan Man hauled away another 121 pounds of kans and received $96.80, bringing

our total for the year to $312.31. That total does include the 61 cents found while

cleaning streets. This is ahead of last year but slightly behind 2010, so keep drinking!

As for street cleaning, the next chance is Aug. 20. The Kan Man and wife Gail, Mike

Scharnow and Bill and Judy Schmitt hit the streets June 23 to haul away tons of trash.

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Rollin’ with the governor

Southwest District Governor Bobby Davis helps paint a Boys & Girls Club facility in Scottsdale .

Brenda Scharnow mans a roller at the Saturday

morning governor’s visit for Division 11.

Immediate Past President Phyllis Horan opted for

a brush to give the facility a fresh outside look.

Southwest District Kiwanis Governor Bobby Davis made his official visit to

Division 11 on Saturday, June 16. Those attending from the Kiwanis of Foun-

tain Hills were Phyllis Horan and Mike and Brenda Scharnow. The day

started with a service project at the Rose Lane Branch of the Greater Scotts-

dale Boys & Girls Club. Kiwanians, young and old, from throughout the divi-

sion helped paint the front of the building and plant some vegetation to help

dress up the landscape at the facility, which is the oldest in Scottsdale.

The get-together then moved to a picnic ramada at Chaparral Park where a

picnic lunch was served and Bobby gave a short talk. Ron Smith, Eliminate

coordinator for the Southwest District, also discussed the progress being

made with eliminating maternal neonatal tetanus from around the world. The

Noon Kiwanis Club donated $100 toward Eliminate at the picnic.

Noon Kiwanian Joanne Smith, center, was presented a Mother’s Day Zeller

Award by SW District Governor Bobby Davis, center, as husband Ron looks

on. Individuals who donate $1,250 are given Zeller Fellowship Medallions, and

a special recognition was given with lapel pins in honor of Mother’s Day for

those who donated between March 1 and June 15, 2012. Some 690 lives are

saved through Eliminate with a donation of $1,250.

July 4 Fourth at the Fountain (visit our booth)

July 5 Christmas in July — Bring a present!

July 12 NO MEETING

July 19 “Money Matters” book author Richard Marinaccio

July 22 Visit to Ronald McDonald House

July 26 NO MEETING

July 2012 Calendar

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Welcome to our new members

Kooradut Maharaj, at left, center, known sim-

ply as “K,” recently joined our club. With him

are sponsor Ed Kehe, club president-elect,

and club Secretary Betty Pantuso. “K” has al-

ready participated in his first Kiwanis service

project (see Page 1) and looks forward to

helping with more. Look for additional infor-

mation on him in next month’s newsletter.

J.W. Clarkson, at right, center, also

joined the Kiwanis Club of Fountain

Hills this summer. He is affiliated with

the Clarkson Allstate Insurance

Agency in town. Look for more on him

next month as well. His sponsor was

Jerry Comeau with Phyllis Horan per-

forming the induction ceremony.

Members are reminded that

May Madness Membership

Mayhem continues, with a

deadline of Aug. 31 to bring in

new members. Lots of prizes!