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Mercer County Aktion Club
Newsletter - January 11, 2011
The Aktion Club meeting of January 11th, 2011 was canceled due to inclement weather.
Board Meeting Minutes from December 23, 2010 Meeting.
Meeting was called to order by President Kelly Reigelsperger Minutes were approved by George Kornegor 1st Cindy May 2nd. Treasure;s report $1095.43 approval by Kelly Reigelsperger 1st Cindy May 2nd Christmas Party is December 14th at Pla-Mor Lanes at 6:00. Shoe rental $2.00 and bowling $2.50 Aktion Club will pay for bowling. Pie Sales We sold 155 pies. Pie pick up is Sunday November 21st at the Coldwater Methodist Church from 1 - 3. Shoe boxes were sent to the warehouse to be shipped out to the needed. a motion was made to use Sad/Happy Dollars to help defray the cost of shipping of shoe boxes. Motion was approved by George Kornegor 1st and Jim Norris 2nd. Perfect attendance was discussed for the upcoming year. Member who attend every meeting or an interclub meeting for a year will get a special pin. Canned food was taken to the food drive at Bud's Car dealership Motion to adjourn Jim Norris 1st Cindy May 2nd
. Submitted by Secretary: Meredith Brunswick. The Aktion Club decided to participate in the "Pennies for Patients" fundraiser. The Coldwater Kiwanis club has announced that it would match any amount that was raised. See the flyer for details.
Excerpts from the Kiwanis Aktion Club Website
and The Aktion Facebook.
Congress To Consider National Special Needs Parent Day
November 30, 2010
A resolution calling for the establishment of a national day to recognize the parents of children with special needs is expected to be considered as early as Tuesday in the House of Representatives.
If passed, the resolution would not alter any laws, but would be a ceremonial way for the House to ask the president to issue a proclamation creating an annual day to honor parents of those with special needs.
A recent Department of Health and Human Services survey estimates that 14 percent of American children from birth to age 17 have a chronic physical, developmental, behavioral or emotional condition, according to the resolution, which is sponsored by Rep. Dan Burton, R-Ind.
“Parents of special needs children deserve annual national recognition for their selfless dedication, compassion and sacrifice,” the resolution says.
If passed, the resolution would not alter any laws, but would be a ceremonial way for the House to ask the president to issue a proclamation creating an annual day to honor parents of those with special needs.
A recent Department of Health and Human Services survey estimates that 14 percent of American children from birth to age 17 have a chronic physical, developmental, behavioral or emotional condition, according to the resolution, which is sponsored by Rep. Dan Burton, R-Ind.
“Parents of special needs children deserve annual national recognition for their selfless dedication, compassion and sacrifice,” the resolution says.
The Eliminate Project
With The Eliminate Project, Kiwanis International and UNICEF have joined forces to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus. Neonatal tetanus kills one baby every nine minutes nearly 60,000 newborn children every year. A significant number of women also die due to maternal tetanus. The effects of the disease are excruciating newborns suffer repeated, painful convulsions and extreme sensitivity to light and touch.
To eliminate MNT from the Earth by 2015, 129 million mothers and their future babies must be immunized. This requires vaccines, syringes, safe storage, transportation, thousands of skilled staff and more. It will take $110 million and the dedicated work of UNICEF and every member of the Kiwanis family.
Kiwanis and UNICEF joined forces to tackle iodine deficiency disorders, achieving one of the most significant public health successes of the 20th century. Now, they are eliminating MNT from the face of the Earth. And in doing so, the project will reach the poorest, most neglected mothers and babies with additional lifesaving health care. The end of this one disease means the beginning of better health for so many families.
Musicians With Disabilities To Perform At Royal Weddings
December 14, 2010
An Austrian band comprised of musicians with physical and mental disabilities will perform at two royal weddings next year.
Organizers of the No Problem Orchestra say the group has been asked to perform during wedding celebrations for Prince William and Kate Middleton in April and at the Monaco wedding of Prince Albert II and Charlene Wittstock in July.
The band is not new to high profile gigs. Since it was formed in 1985, No Problem Orchestra has given more than 5,000 concerts around the world, including a private show for England’s Queen Elizabeth II in 2002.
Organizers of the No Problem Orchestra say the group has been asked to perform during wedding celebrations for Prince William and Kate Middleton in April and at the Monaco wedding of Prince Albert II and Charlene Wittstock in July.
The band is not new to high profile gigs. Since it was formed in 1985, No Problem Orchestra has given more than 5,000 concerts around the world, including a private show for England’s Queen Elizabeth II in 2002.
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The next regular meeting of the Mercer County Aktion Club will be at 6 pm on February 8th, 2011 at the Briarwood Manor in Coldwater.
Celina Kiwanis Club President Larry Goins will be installing the new officers at this meeting. 