June 2 Meeting Recap

Song – Dale Hodges
Pledge – David Cresson
Prayer – Joe Culotta
Intro – George Simoneaux

Our guest was Susan Epps, a Kiwanian from Florida .

The jackpot rolled over once again since Nataly Ortiz was not present.

Jerry Boyce sold tickets for the CMN raffle to win the mansion. Cal Robbins sold tickets for an LSU alumni athletic event.

Sunday, June 6, at 8:30 am , Brett Mason presented a check for $2,000 to CMN during the telethon.

Guest Speaker: Susan Williams, Acting Regional Manager for LA Department of Labor

Mrs. Williams talked about the functions of the local department of labor office. They have funds available to train workers for businesses. To qualify, the employer must request training to prevent job loss caused by obsolete skills, technological change, or national or global competition. The employer must have at least 15 people to be trained.  The employer then identifies potential training providers. An application is then filed with the LA Department of Labor. If approved, the training is funded by the state. See the LA Department of Labor’s website for more details at www.ldol.state.la.us. As the employment office, they provide a listing of jobs available to the public. Each applicant is screened to ensure that they meet the qualifications the employer is looking for. They also handle the unemployment insurance for employers/employees.

New Meeting Place : Walk On’s

The June 2 meeting was our first at Walk-On’s. The food and service was excellent, and the general consensus is that we have found a new home. We look forward to a long and happy relationship with this restaurant, and we expect the strong attendance at our first meeting there to continue and grow. Please spread the word to any members who did not show how great our new home is and encourage them to attend from now on.

End of the Year Banquet

The event will be held at Ashley Manor this year on Friday, August 20^th. Mark your calendars and start looking for a date now. More details to come later.

Kiwanis News

Kiwanis adds Caribbean nation

This past April, 20 Eastern Caribbean citizens organized a new Kiwanis club in a new Kiwanis nation: the Kiwanis Club of Liamuiga, Basseterre . The capital city of St. Kitts and Nevis , Basseterre is an English-speaking nation located about 1,300 miles from Miami . Forty-five thousand people reside in the 100-square-mile tropical paradise.

Quotes of the Day

He who hesitates is a damned fool.
Mae West (1892 - 1980)

 

If God had really intended men to fly, he'd make it easier to get to the airport.
George Winters

 

Television has raised writing to a new low.
Samuel Goldwyn (1882-1974)

The truth that makes men free is for the most part the truth which men prefer not to hear.
Herbert Agar

Benefits you probably didn’t know about

As members of Kiwanis International, we are entitled many discounts and benefits. Straight from the KI website, the CCR is now proud to inform you about them.

Harlem Globetrotters

Kiwanis members are entitled to a $3 discount per ticket. To see a game schedule visit http://harlemglobetrotters.com/kiwanis.php or check out the Harlem Globetrotters ads in the KIWANIS magazine in January, February, March, and April.

Next Week’s meeting

When: Wednesday, June 9, noon
Where: Walk-On’s
What (we will eat): blackened tilapia w/ lobster cream sauce & crawfish rice
Who (will be our speaker): John Scott of the CAMD (Center for Advanced Microstructures and Devices) will speak on the center’s projects

This bulletin was edited by Ben Brown.