Kiwanis Club of Olympia

Recent Programs

Spanish Counsel
5/05/08
Louis Fernando Estaban, Spanish Counsel to Washington, spoke at the May 5, 2008, meeting of the Olympia Kiwanis Club. Senor Estaban reminded us that thanks to Spain, we are speaking American English versus Canadian English - since at one time England wanted to have the Columbia River be the boarder between England and Spanish territories, and Spain insisted on a higher parallel border. Earliest records available show in 1592 Juan De Fuca sailed through Washington waters. In 1790 Neah bay was established by the Spanish as a trading post and port. Senor Estaban is working with the Secretary of State's Office and the upcoming Heritage Center to document and show Spain's contributions to our state.

West Bay Park
4/28/08
Bob Lovely, representing the seven Rotary Clubs in Thurston County, provided a program for the April 28, 2008, meeting of the Olympia Kiwanis Club. A new, waterfront park is being build in Olympia on West Bay Drive. While it's working title is "West Bay Park", and official title will be chosen by the City of Olympia at a later time. Meanwhile, the Thurston County Rotary Clubs have committed to developing "Rotary Point" at this new park, which will be just a short walk from the 4th avenue bridge and the Seven Oars Public Park. Groundbreaking is scheduled to occur in mid 2008.[More]

ZELLENDOME
4/21/08
Our own SAM GARST was the speaker at the Olympia Kiwanis Club's April 21, 2008, meeting. Sam and his wife Christine, have built ZELLENDOME (Polish for "green house"), in west Olympia. Zellendome - or building green - is one way to help complete the puzzle to slow climate change. Their home uses less energy, less water, has superior indoor air quality, landscapes with minimum water, and is part of a building green trend. Built with ADVANCED FRAMING (if your builder doesn't know what this is - find another builder) and a 3 ft overhang to help prevent mold, Sam and Christine's home is open to the public the last weekend of September each year as part of a green home tour.[More]

The Presidents Korner

President's Korner

Hi fellow members!

We have a busy year ahead of us. Things like getting our

Foundation active and viable. My thanks to those who the

club has put it's faith and trust in making this important

program happen. In case you are not aware the members

of the Investment team are: Don Ernst, Rick Millar,

Alex Young,Don Leaf and Bob Van Schoorl. Don Powell

will assist them as needed.

We are working hard to ensure that all members are valued and have a sense of purpose

- so we are actively pursuing committee assignments and involvement. We all

are acutely aware that the "real business" of our organization gets done at the committee

level.

I applaud the committee chairs for their efforts to host meetings and do the good

work. Our fundraising committee is planning events like a casino night etc. to ensure

that we have funds to serve the children of our community. I need all members to actively

support the efforts of the fundraising committee. As you know for the last two

years one of our major fundraisers, selling roast beef during Lakefair has not yielded

the result that we had hoped and the future is uncertain. My thanks to Tim Timmer

and Chami Ro for their great work. They both are new members who are stepping up

to the challenges. It is vital that we groom our new members for leadership tasks.

My thanks to them again.

Let's get busy. I love you !

A big Olympia Kiwanis THANK YOU! To

Jerry�s Towing�2036 4th Ave E�943-

8200. For 3 years they have graciously

towed�for no cost�our roast beef booth

from the garden to the Lakefair site.[More]

NewsWorthy

ACHIEVING BY BELIEVING
Deirdre Burdette (right) with her mother right behind her(left) was honored as Capitol High Schools ACHIEVING BY BELIEVING student for 2008! One of here teachers said, "Deidre makes the class better!" She gets her work done on time, has good attendance and a good attitude. Deidre has faith in the future - and this is after she started high school while homeless. She has passed all her classes and is getting good grades. Deidre has achieved by believing - in herself, in her community and in the future.

2008 Olympia Kiwanis Youth Services Grants Request for Proposals

TO:Thurston County Agencies Serving Youth

FROM: Ellen Drumheller, Youth Services Committee, Kiwanis Club of Olympia

DATE: April 15, 2008

RE: 2008 Olympia Kiwanis Youth Services Grants Request for Proposals

The Kiwanis Club of Olympia has a tradition of providing grants for projects that foster positive development of youth. For 2008, Kiwanis will focus on projects that directly benefit the youth of Thurston County. We are requesting your help again this year in identifying opportunities where our club can assist with the emergent needs involving youth. Proposals will be evaluated on: Direct benefit to youth under age 18 Number of youth supported in Thurston County Cost per youth Need of youth Use of additional funds Diversity of youth or project focus Recognition of Olympia Kiwanis support Awards letters will be sent out by June 11 and awards will be made at the August 18h Kiwanis meeting honoring the recipient agencies.[More]

Program Spotlight

EVERYDAY HERO
Marla Kentfield stood in for her husband, Kurt Kentfield - the webmaster for the Olympia Kiwanis Club - on April 28, 2008. President Bill Moore recognized Kurt Kentfield as an "Everyday Hero" for his work on the website - at olympiakiwanis.org and keeping it up to date!

EVERYDAY HERO
ED DAVIES was recognized as an "Everyday Hero" at the April 28, 2008, meeting of the Olympia Kiwanis Club by President Bill Moore. Ed works tirelessly on the Olympia Kiwanis Garden. This allows a community service opportunity for not only Kiwanis members, but also work crews from Cedar Creek Corrections Camp, Boy Scouts, and various school groups throughout the year.[More]

ACHIEVING BY BELIEVING
KOCOB MELACU is recognized by his teach (far left) and OHS principle Matt Grant (far right), at the April 21, 2008, meeting of the Olympia Kiwanis Club for ACHIEVING BY BELIEVING. Kocob came to Olympia High School as a very quiet young man with limited reading and writing skills. In this year alone, he as improved 1 1/2 grade levels for reading and is now writing well. While respectful to peers and staff, Kocob is now a confident young man who is fully participating in high school activities.

Community Fundraising Calendar
This Community Fundraising Calendar provides one location where the public can learn about upcoming events.

Just as important, it enables fundraising organizations to schedule future events with minimal conflict, thus assuring maximum attendance.

If you are a non-profit organization, service club or other charitable or education service group that is having a fundraising event or activity, you may submit an event for display on our Olympia Kiwanis Community Fundraising Calendar.