Kiwanis Club of Cheney Meeting Notes for January 23 2014

Kiwanis Club of Cheney Meeting Notes for January 23 2014

Dear Kiwanians,

Keith opened the meeting.  The Secret Greeter was Carl.

Pat and Roger (both sitting together) had birthdays today – so, we all sang (leading to additional happy dollars).

John Taves won the 50/50 dollars.  No one present won the card draw.

The next InnerClub meeting is at the Spokane Club on February 11 at noon.

Keith started a new fund raiser.  Everyone in attendance received a colored plastic egg.  Keith stuffed a hundred dollar bill into his egg.  If everyone would put some amount of money in their eggs and give them to Duane, then we will randomly select someone to pick an egg.  The remaining money will be donated to the Easter Egg Hunt and the Ronald MacDonald House.

Arlene Fischer cancelled the car show as part of the Cheney Jubilee so that there would be more space to sell to vendors.  She offered Kiwanis a free booth to raise money instead.  Fred Pollard will work this event.

The next Board meeting is February 3^rd.

Stage West representative will be the guest speaker for the evening meeting on February 6^th.

Patty Suey was our guest speaker today.  She spoke about Children’s Dental Hygiene.  So as to understand who her audience was, she asked if anyone had school-aged kids (only Fred).  Then, she asked if anyone had grandkids (everyone else – except me).  Patty worked for over 30 years for Tom Whitfield (in attendance).

-          Flossing adds six years to your life (analogous to quitting smoking)

-          4 grams equals one teaspoon

-          Xylitol is used as a diabetic sweetener which is roughly as sweet as sucrose with 33% fewer calories. Unlike other natural or synthetic sweeteners, xylitol is actively beneficial for dental health by reducing cavities and is helpful in tooth remineralization.

Respectfully,

Steve