Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Phil. 1:6

The Video Elf, the suppose to be writer, was out video-ing and I drew the short straw. President Tony Proffitt started the meeting in the usual manner with the song, pledge and prayer by Greg Hartlaub. Greg asked that we pray for all our sick members and to include his wife Rita, who has Alzheimer's and Harry Maly, a past member.

Cliff Franklin is improving, but is not ready to join us on Tuesday just yet. He still receiving therapy. Gene Simpkins is still bothered by the pain from his bout with herpes zoster. Greg Hartlaub is back after a hernia transplant surgery.

We received a very nice thank you note from Janis Cupito, praising us for our assistance in Jim's time of need. We are not the ones to be praised. It is Jim that deserves the praise. Many of our Kiwanians have no idea what a contribution Jim made to this organization in the past twenty five years. That is because Jim freely gave to Kiwanis something we all cherish more than money. Time! If there was a Kiwanis event, be it work or fun, Jim was there. Nobody was more faithful. Although we miss him already, it will take years before we fully realize how much we really miss Jim.

Interclub Chairman Lou Schroeder announced several upcoming Interclub events. On Wednesday March 8, we will visit the Riverfront Club and on Saturday March 25 we visit the Greenhills-Forest Park. Lou mentioned we should volunteer, as a group, to answer phones at the WCET Action Auction. It is both a fun and interesting task.

The singing was limited because President Tony had the honor of leading us in song with Tom White on the piano. We sang the birthday song to Sandy Flick (Ed thanked us for the reminded) and Estelle Ruehl, ages with held by request.

The Kiwanis Lenten Prayer Breakfast at the Twin Towers will begin soon. Our Club will be the sponsor on April 12. Lt. Scott Harvey and Tom White will provide the services.

Greg Hartlaub brought to our attention the interesting articles in the latest edition of the Kiwanis Magazine. If you did not receive a copy you need to contact me to be sure your mailing address is up-to-date.

Past President Joyce Schroeder announced the candidates for the elections:
Gold Ticket Chaired by Gary Becker                 Blue Ticket Chaired by Don Blum
VP Carol Sohmer                                                  VP Dan Finke
Dir John Nordmeyer                                             Dir Jane Reuter
      Ron Forte                                                                Edgar Willig
      Scott Becker                                                           Paul Klatte

Paul Hogue introduced Paul Ashworth as our guest speaker. Mr. Ashworth, who is very interested in history, showed "now and then" pictures of the "battle of the bulge" area in Normandy. He showed pictures of the area during the war and pictures of the same places at the present time. There are many memorials to honor the American soldiers who gave their lives there. Thank you Paul for another interesting and enjoyable program.

Coming attractions: The March 7th program will feature the Red Cross and CPR information, March 14, Paul Daugherty sports writer for the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Earl Ostertag