March 26, 2014

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March Birthdays.

14 Karen Cisco.
26 J. T. Irmscher.

Next Program and Greeter.

Greeter: Eric Kramer.
Program: Board Meeting.

Next Aktion Club Visitors.

The Aktion Club meets every 2nd Tuesday of the

month at Briarwood Village
100 Don Desch Drive
Coldwater, Ohio.

 April Aktion Club attendees are:

Stacey Brunswick
Karen Cisco.

Upcoming Events.

April 5, 2014
Kiwanis One Day

 

Next Division 2 Meeting
Date: TBA.
Milano's Lima


Ohio District Governor's Visit
6 PM, April 22, 2014
McIntosh Center, ONNU at Ada


Kiwanis International Convention
July 17 thru 20, 2014
Tokyo-Chiba, Japan
Asia-Pacific Kiwanis District. 
 

Members present: President Eric Kramer, Joyce Jansen, Linda Goodwin, Marjorie Stachler, Karen Cisco, Teresa Smith, Ivan Knapp, P. Suzanne Murlin, Larry Goins, Ruth Link and Hans Rehrmann.

Guests:

Meeting.

President Kramer opened the meeting in the traditional manner. Happy/Sad dollars were collected.

President Kramer announced that he would attend a cocktail party at the Moose Lodge to discuss this year's Grand Lake Regatta. We assume they want us there for a food stand or some other ulterior motive. Eric will find out for us.

Ruth Link announced that we are going to again support a youth baseball, football and soccer team this year.

Ruth collected $5.00 from members present for the annual Kiwanis Skip-A-Meal event. Those members not present are requested to pay Ruth at their convenience but no later than mid April.

Program.

Larry Goins was today's speaker. Larry, who is our Club's Membership Committee's chair, spoke about the upcoming membership drive in May. He asked for all of us to come up with fresh ideas for that event.

He also talked about setting and attaining personal goals. He passed out 3 x 5 cards entitled "5 Things I need to do everyday that are fundamental to my success" to each member present. These card are to be filled in by each of us for our personal use.

Following are 5 Things Super Successful People Do Before 8 AM (According to Forbes Magazine)

1. Exercise. I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again. Most people that work out daily, work out in the morning. Whether it’s a morning yoga session or a trip to the gym, exercising before work gives you a boost of energy for the day and that deserved sense of accomplishment. Anyone can tackle a pile of paperwork after 200 ab reps! Morning workouts also eliminate the possibility of flaking out on your cardio after a long day at work. Even if you aren’t bright eyed and bushy tailed at the thought of a 5 am jog, try waking up 15 minutes early for a quick bedside set of pushups or stretching. It’ll help wake up your body, and prep you for your day.

2. Map Out Your Day. Maximize your potential by mapping out your schedule for the day, as well as your goals and to dos. The morning is a good time for this as it is often one of the only quiet times a person gets throughout the day. The early hours foster easier reflection that helps when prioritizing your activities. They also allow for uninterrupted problem solving when trying to fit everything into your timetable. While scheduling, don’t forget about your mental health. Plan a 10 minute break after that stressful meeting for a quick walk around the block or a moment of meditation at your desk. Trying to eat healthy? Schedule a small window in the evening to pack a few nutritious snacks to bring to work the next day.

3. Eat a Healthy Breakfast. We all know that rush out the door with a cup of coffee and an empty stomach feeling. You sit down at your desk, and you’re already wondering how early that taco truck sets up camp outside your office. No good. Take that extra time in the morning to fuel your body for the tasks ahead of it. It will help keep your mind on what’s at hand and not your growling stomach. Not only is breakfast good for your physical health, it is also a good time to connect socially. Even five minutes of talking with your kids or spouse while eating a quick bowl of oatmeal can boost your spirits before heading out the door.

4. Visualization. These days we talk about our physical health ad nauseam, but sometimes our mental health gets overlooked. The morning is the perfect time to spend some quiet time inside your mind meditating or visualizing. Take a moment to visualize your day ahead of you, focusing on the successes you will have. Even just a minute of visualization and positive thinking can help improve your mood and outlook on your work load for the day.

5. Make Your Day Top Heavy. We all have that one item on our to do list that we dread. It looms over you all day (or week) until you finally suck it up and do it after much procrastination. Here’s an easy tip to save yourself the stress – do that least desirable task on your list first. Instead of anticipating the unpleasantness of it from first coffee through your lunch break, get it out of the way. The morning is the time when you are (generally) more well rested and your energy level is up. Therefore, you are more well equipped to handle more difficult projects. And look at it this way, your day will get progressively easier, not the other way around. By the time your work day is ending, you’re winding down with easier to dos and heading into your free time more relaxed. Success!

Kiwanis Education.

47. The fifth Object of Kiwanis International is “To provide, through Kiwanis clubs, a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render altruistic service, and to build better communities.”

Quote.  

“Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.”  
Dr. Seuss