....put on the new nature, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness. Eph. 4:24

President Joyce Schroeder presided over a group of half frozen members. The attendance was better than expected, with the temperature this morning of about 7 degrees below zero. Some of the snow birds have already left for the south and warmer climate. Just us Northerners along with a few robins are still around.

The meeting opened with the song, pledge and prayer. President Joyce, still wearing that over size necklace Lou got her for Christmas. I'm sorry that is a neck brace and was not from Lou. Anyway guest Kristen White was proudly introduced by her father Tom. Ron Forte a new member, was introduced as our new member. This title stays with you until another new member is inducted.

Sick call looks bad, Father Putnick suffered a massive heart attack last week and is still in intensive care. A former member Richard (Dick) Bachman suffered a fatal heart attack on December 31. Dick was a florist in those days and was an important player in the old Rose Day fund raiser. Please remember them in you prayers. Also it was reported Dan Kipp made the sick list, he caught a cold.

Be sure to come to the meeting next Tuesday. "It's Party Time". Tina McGary and Tom Reuter are celebrating their birthdays at this meeting. A special entree has been ordered and there SHOULD be plenty of ice cream and cake. That is if Kahny gets this bulletin out in time. Gifts are welcome!

A couple of reminders: 1. the Directors Business meeting is Wednesday January 13, 1999 eight o'clock at West Park. 2. Elections will be here soon and candidates are required. If you want more clout in the operations of the Club, then put your name in the hat. Just tell any past president you are interested in running.

Although the meeting was short, the only song we sang was the old faithful "Smile". Maybe it was because Tommy White did not pass out the song books or maybe it was because Cliff Franklin....no it couldn't be that.

Attention Vel Newsome! Steve won split the pot for $25,000.00 or something like that. I know it had a 25 in it somewhere.

VP Frank St. Charles introduced our speaker L. John Hartman a Long Term Care Specialist. John is associated with LTPC, sounds like a computer company. John explained why we need to be looking at long term care costs. You have car insurance, home and medical insurance to prevent financial disaster. You also need insurance on long term nursing care. This care can easily cost around $45,000 per year. The program was very interesting and very informative. John suggested you read Suze Orman's book, "You've Earned It, Don't Lose It" (paperback $15 or less)

Ready to pitch those Christmas cards? Don't! Just bring them to Kiwanis Tuesday. They are used by school children for art projects. Tom Reuter will see they are delivered to the schools.

May everyone have a very happy and prosperous new year.

Earl Ostertag