MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 16th MEETING OF THE PORT KIWANIS

Jan. 16 , 2007                                                      No. 16 , 2006-2007

NEXT MEETING: Tues. Jan.23 at 6:30 P.M. at Nisleit's. Karen Early will be the
speaker. Karen will be talking to us about taking on the Safety Town Program which
had been run by the Womens Club which has since disbanded. The program financially
runs itself. It needs someone to do the arranging and organizing of the logistics.

MEETING: The meeting was held at the New Paramount Restaurant in Grafton. The
meeting was called to order by Pres. John Sigwart at 7:30 P.M..
Attendance ---21 members , 5 guests and little Max.
Prayer----By Jerry Wiskow.
Pledge-----Led by Pres. John.
Song------America.
Thought----By Jerry ,a Will Rogers  saying, "It is easier to let the cat out of the
bag than it is to put it back in."
Drawing---- Won by Jerry Wiskow's wife. $12 to the club.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:1. Mardy is presenting the Playground project to the council tonight.
2. GOVERNOR'S banquet was held at the HORIZON room at the new mall near West Bend
this past Saturday night. Paul, Sally , Louise and Weldon attended. Membership is of
the utmost importance. TheWI/Um Kiwanis District has launched a coordinated campaign
to advertise Kiwanis and recruit new members. All costs for the campaign come only
from our district personal,club and foundation giving. We are looking to our local
Kiwanis foundations for donations of $2000 and up.
You will be hearing more about this AD program.
3. George Lampert replacement on the Foundation Board. Lee Bourdow was nominated. A
vote will be taken at the next meeting.
4. Kiwanis University at Stevens Point is Saturday February 17th.
5.Mama Mia's has asked if we would consider holding our meetings there again. No
action taken.
6.Easter egg hunt is Sat. March 31st . Donna Janisch has requested $150 to $200 .
Request has been turned over to the Foundation.

PROGRAM: Jerry Wiskow introduced the owner of the Paramount Restaurant as the
Speaker of the evening. Joe K. along with architect Mike Ehrlich , one of our
member's, told us the story starting with when the original building was erected in
1844 through the many changes from Washington county court house and jail to a
tavern, recording studio to the night club that was their starting point. The many
additions and changes over the years had made a complete mess of the structure.
There were 2 foot thick walls that were just about the only part of the structure
that didn't have to be completely replaced. It was restored and is a magnificent
building. 

Calendar of Events: Monday Jan. 22nd, Div. 11 council meeting at 6:30 P.M. in
Sheboygan Falls.
Tues. Jan. 23rd Meeting at Nislet's. Wed. jan.24th meals on wheels.

MEETING ADJOURNED:  at 8:15 P.M.

SUBMITTED : Weldon N. Reed , Secretary