The Official Newsletter of the West Park Kiwanis. Al Wilhelmy. New Member Spotlight! - Welcome Jonathan Simon

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168 th St., just south of Lorain Avenue on the 1 st and 3 rd Tuesday of the month at 5:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome!

1 West Park K-Times The Official Newsletter of the West Park Kiwanis Club Officers President Marilyn Valentino Vice-President Bob Weisenseel Treasurer Ray Vyhnalek Asst. Treasurer Gale Hauser Secretary Herb Hampson Immediate Past President Cliff La Rocque Newletter Editor Joe Outlaw Board Members Les Ackerman Charles Byrd Willie Cunningham Gabe Dery Lloyd Gross Bruce Hansen Sponsored Clubs St. Joseph Academy Key Club Riverside School K-Kids Club Riverside School Builders Club Douglas McArthur Girls Academy K-Kids Club The Kiwanis Club of West Park meets at the Cretan Center located on W. 168 th St., just south of Lorain Avenue on the 1 st and 3 rd Tuesday of the month at 5:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome! For information about joining the West Park Kiwanis, please contact us at kiwanisofwestpark-club@yahoo.com. kiwanisofwestpark-club@yahoo.com April 2013 Al Wilhelmy - In Memoriam Al Wilhelmy We are pleased to welcome Jonathan Simon to the West Park Kiwanis team. Jonathan is a Marketing Specialist at Lubrizol in Brecksville, Ohio and has a Bachelor s and Master s in Communications from Cleveland State. A life long Cleveland resident, he moved to Kamm s Corners in With a wedding planned this summer to his fiancee Emily, and being a huge baseball fan, he s going to have a busy summer indeeed! The West Park Kiwanis extend our condolences to the family of 20 year member Al Wilhelmy. Al passed away on Monday, March 4, at the age of 85. In addition to his Kiwanis activities, Al also was a member of St. Christopher Church where he was an usher for 20 years, and participated in the church s renewal program. Al was the owner of the family s 145 year old florist business which is a Kamms Plaza mainstay, and was a former president of FTD, Florist Transworld Delivery. He will be greatly missed. New Member Spotlight! - Welcome Jonathan Simon I ve always had a deep passion for the city of Cleveland and the community that I live in, said Jonathan, I recognize the Jonathan Simon need for strong community groups like Kiwanis that invest time and effort into improving neighborhoods. I m definitely looking forward to getting to work in any way possible to help improve the West Park community. We could not agree more with Jonathan s outlook!

Upcoming Events and Activites Pancake Breakfast Now Includes a 32 Flat Screen HD TV Door Prize! Once again the West Park Kiwanis will sponsor their Spring All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast at St.

Prices include all you can eat pancakes, sausage, orange juice, coffee, tea, and milk. Way less expensive than McDonalds! SUPPORT YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD! But wait! There s more!

Tickets are available at the door. The more the merrier! 100% of money raised is donated back to the community. West Park Kiwanis Share their Pancake Breakfast Expertise!

This was their first ever pancake breakfast fund raiser, so it was natural for them to turn to the West Park Kiwanis for help. St.

2 Upcoming Events and Activites Pancake Breakfast Now Includes a 32 Flat Screen HD TV Door Prize! Once again the West Park Kiwanis will sponsor their Spring All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast at St. Joseph Academy on Sunday, May 5, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Adults $6.00, Children 7-12 $3.00, and under 6 are FREE! Prices include all you can eat pancakes, sausage, orange juice, coffee, tea, and milk. Way less expensive than McDonalds! SUPPORT YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD! But wait! There s more! The Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast has always been a good deal, now it s a GREAT deal! Included in the price is your entry into a door prize drawing for a 32 flat panel HD LED TV! Tickets are available at the door. The more the merrier! 100% of money raised is donated back to the community. West Park Kiwanis Share their Pancake Breakfast Expertise! When the National Honor Society at St. Joseph Academy were brainstorming a fund raiser to help the homeless in our community, they came up with the idea of a pancake breakfast. This was their first ever pancake breakfast fund raiser, so it was natural for them to turn to the West Park Kiwanis for help. St. Joseph s has long been the venue for our pancake breakfasts and it is a good partnership. Club President Marilyn Valentino visited the school and provided first hand advice on how to set up and run the fund raiser. In addition to their consultation, $200 was donated to assist with their expenses and a number of Kiwanians will be volunteering at the event. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Homeless Coalition. Their pancake breakfast is on the Saturday before our pancake breakfast! On May 4, we invite you to join the St. Joseph Academy National Honor Society from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tickets at the door are $7 per person ages 10 and up, $5 for ages 3-9, and free for under the age of two. Dine & Donate at West Park Station May 28th Be sure to take out family and friends to dine at one of Kamm s Corners premier establishments, West Park Station on Tuesday, May 28th, 2013 from 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., and the West Park Kiwanis will benefit! West Park Station is located at Lorain Avenue. West Park Station owner Jason Salupo is one of our newest members. He has lined up Dine & Donate events at local restaurants every month of 2013! Way to go Jason! Here s the deal! DOOR PRIZE! included in Ticket Price! Winner Need Not Be Present! In order for the Kiwanis to benefit, you have to present a flyer from our club to your server and 20% of your purchase will go to the Kiwanis Club of West Park. It s just that simple. You can get flyers several ways. Download the flyer on the West Park Kiwanis Facebook page, pick up a flyer at West Park Massotherapy or Savor the Moment Coffee Shop on Rocky River Drive, or you may a request to kiwanisofwestpark-club@yahoo.com or call (216) and ask for one.

Recent Events and Activites 2013 Kick Off Spaghetti Dinner a Grand Success!

Saturday, February 23 at West Park United Church of Christ.

In addition to the pasta, guests enjoyed salad, rolls & butter, a nice selection of

Many Kudos to our hard working chef s, President Marilyn Valentino and local resident Rick

Les Ackerman was in the serving line, Gabe Dery cut up cards for the 50-50 Raffle Board,

Special thanks to Marlene Arcuri, a long time supporter who oversaw the kitchen operation

Also assisting in the event were members of the Kiwanis Westlake Aktion Club and Riverside

The evening included a drawing for a door prize worth over $100 consisting of fine oils

a gift certificate donated by West Park Massotherapy.

3 Recent Events and Activites 2013 Kick Off Spaghetti Dinner a Grand Success! A long time community favorite, the recent West Park Kiwanis Spaghetti Dinner was held on Saturday, February 23 at West Park United Church of Christ. Many favorable comments were received on the repast greatly enjoyed by all! In addition to the pasta, guests enjoyed salad, rolls & butter, a nice selection of deserts, and beverages. Many Kudos to our hard working chef s, President Marilyn Valentino and local resident Rick Murphy. Many Kiwanians volunteered for the evening. Les Ackerman was in the serving line, Gabe Dery cut up cards for the Raffle Board, Joe Outlaw staffed the ticket desk, and Cliff La Rocque filled in all around. Special thanks to Marlene Arcuri, a long time supporter who oversaw the kitchen operation and kept it running like a well oiled machine! Also assisting in the event were members of the Kiwanis Westlake Aktion Club and Riverside Builders Club. The evening included a drawing for a door prize worth over $100 consisting of fine oils and seasoning by The Olive and the Grape, one of Kamm s Corners destination retailers, and a gift certificate donated by West Park Massotherapy. The Raffle was won by West Park Kiwanis member Jason Salupo s Aunt! After expenses, $1,200 was raised for our Community Fund! President Marilyn Valentino and Rick Murphy. A packed hall of happy pasta consumers! Cliff La Rocque & Jason Salupo Marlene Arcuri Riverside Builders Club Joe Outlaw loves handling the cash! Gabe Dery cuts the cards for the raffle. Westlake Aktion Club President Marilyn Valentino and Les Ackerman.

Recent Events and Activites West Park Kiwanis & West Park/Fairview YMCA Team Up for Zumbathon! Our co-sponsored Zumbathon fund raiser with the West Park Y.M.C.A was very successful.

The Kiwanis proceeds were donated to the Kiwanis International Neo-Natal Tetanus drive to eliminate this disease that kills one baby every nine minutes. For every $1.80 raised a life is saved!

The West Park Kiwanis was pleased to donate $100 in support of our member Joe Outlaw s participation in the 2013 March of Dimes March for Babies.

They meet on the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. at Savor the Moment Coffee Shop on Rocky River Drive. The club is sanctioned by the International Federation of Trekkers (IFT).

4 Recent Events and Activites West Park Kiwanis & West Park/Fairview YMCA Team Up for Zumbathon! Our co-sponsored Zumbathon fund raiser with the West Park Y.M.C.A was very successful. This was our second Zumbathon in partnership with the YMCA and it doubled the first events proceeds - over $300 was raised that was split with the Y! The Kiwanis proceeds were donated to the Kiwanis International Neo-Natal Tetanus drive to eliminate this disease that kills one baby every nine minutes. For every $1.80 raised a life is saved! West Park Kiwanis Make Member Joe Outlaw March for Babies! The West Park Kiwanis was pleased to donate $100 in support of our member Joe Outlaw s participation in the 2013 March of Dimes March for Babies. Joe is a long time Star Trek fan and is currently Captain of the local fan club chapter, the starship USS Challenger. West Park Kiwanis President Marilyn Valentino is the ship s Chief Medical Officer! They meet on the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. at Savor the Moment Coffee Shop on Rocky River Drive. The club is sanctioned by the International Federation of Trekkers (IFT). The IFT was founded over 20 years ago in Lorain, Ohio with the blessing and assistance of Gene Roddenberry, Captain Joe Outlaw on right with his USS Challenger Crew the creator of the Star Trek series. The fan organization, with chapters all around the globe, is dedicated to the principles exemplified in the Start Trek universe, bringing diverse people and cultures together in harmony and peace. A major part of every IFT starship chapter s activities is community service. The West Park chapter, U.S.S. Starship Challenger, is named in honor of the Space Shuttle Challenger that exploded shortly after launch on January 28, $1,000 Donated to the Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund The West Park Kiwanis has donated $1000 to the Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund from our West Park K Foundation. This donation was proposed by long time member and past president Les Ackerman and unanimously endorsed by the club. The funds were distributed via the Cleveland Jewish Federation.

Club Schedule Club Schedule for May Regular Meeting: Tuesday, May 7 5 p.m. Cretan Party Center Induction of two new members. Lt. Governor Foster McMasters to attend for his official visit.

5 Club Schedule Club Schedule for May Regular Meeting: Tuesday, May 7 5 p.m. Cretan Party Center Induction of two new members. Lt. Governor Foster McMasters to attend for his official visit. Speaker: Molly Golish from Providence House. Board Meeting: Tuesday, May 14 Noon Public House All are invited. City Chicken is yummy! Division 14 Meeting: Thursday, May 16 Porter Library All are invited. Light snacks & beverages are served before the meeting starts. Snacks are available from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. We need four members to attend to achieve an inter-club status. These are enlightening meetings to attend. Regular Meeting: Tuesday, May 21 Cretan Party Center Induction of new member. Program to be announced. Speaker: Alan Goldman from Greater Cleveland Volunteers. Round Table: Tuesday, May 28 Dine & Donate at West Park Station. All day event! Recognitions! The west park kiwanis congratulate the following members: Long time active member Cliff La Rocque was selected to be the Counselor for the newly chartered West Cleveland Kiwanis Club located in the Detroit Shoreway-Ohio City Area. Cliff s substantial Kiwanis experience, with the support of past Lt. Governor Jack McGreevey and the invaluable assistance of Tim Mohr of the Lakewood Kiwanis, helped in making the new club a reality. The official induction of officers took place at the Market Garden Brewery on April 10 and was attended by over 70 people including past Ohio District Governor Bill Snellgrove. We wish President Dan McCormick the very best in making the new club a grand success. Cliff La Rocque was nominated and has accepted to be Lt. Governor Elect for the Kiwanis year West Park Kiwanis President Marilyn Valentino and Club Secretary Herb Hampson have been recognized with a Club Excellence Award by Kiwanis International. Past President Lloyd Gross has also been recognized by Kiwanis International for 25 years of service and participation. Many happy returns to: Jeanne Sowers - March 5 Willie Cunningham - March 5 Marty Keane - March 8 Heather DuCloux - March 14 Charles Byrd - March 19 Marilyn Osborne - April 1

FUND & FOOD DRIVE TOOLKIT

FUND & FOOD DRIVE TOOLKIT 21 COUNTY SERVICE AREA 12.7 7.3M pounds of fresh produce distributed. A 60% increase. Food Distributed 31,200,000 lbs 33% increase in the number of veteran and military households