State College Kiwanis Krier May 2015

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1 State College Kiwanis Krier May 2015 May 4 National Day of Prayer The Rev Ruth Donahue May 11 Young Children Priority One Award Recognition Dinner Linda Duerr, PSU Children s Garden Educator, will be our speaker May 18 The Annual State College High School Scholarship Awards May 25 Memorial Day No Meeting Officers: President: Al Wilson Immediate Past President: Cameron Bausch President Elect: Patricia Stutzman Roeber Secretary: Ann Graves Alan Jones Assistant to Secretary Edwin Strong, Emeritus Treasurer: Steve Spencer 11-E Lieutenant Governor Timothy Searer Kiwanis Foundation Ernest Bergman, Secretary Program Committee: Jerry Wettstone Dick & Nancy Poorbaugh Cameron Bausch Bill Nichol BOARD: Alan Jones, 3 years Don Vinson 3 years Mike O Connor, 2 years Jerry Wettstone, 2 years Bob Graves, 1 years Richard Unz, 1 years

2 Page 2 State College Kiwanis Krier STATE COLLEGE, PA KIWANIS CLUB Celebrating 90 years of Service Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. Kiwanis defining statement adopted October 2004 The State College Kiwanis Club meets every Monday for a Dinner meeting at 5:45PM at the State College Ramada Inn, South Atherton Street, State College Please remember to or call your $14.00 meal reservation to Kathy Mackes by the Thursday before the meeting day or [email protected] Awards: International Foundation Tablet of Honor Edwin Strong Hixson Awardees: Ernest Bergman Donald Cross Glenn Fleming Carroll Howes Paul Mackes Janyce Mose William Nichol Edwin Strong Zeller Foundation Medals & Awards Eliminate Project Ann Graves William & Sally Rothwell (2) Kathryn & Paul Mackes (2) Glenn Fleming, Ernest Bergman, Kathryn & Paul Mackes to honor Chrissie & Calleigh Bill and Lilly Nichol Eliminate Project donation Paull Spring Greeters: May 4 Grace Strong & Sally Rothwell May 11 Don Vinson & Dick Unz May 18 Dick & Nancy Poorbaugh May 25 Memorial Day NO MEETING Invocation by: May 4 May 11 May 18 May 25 Al Wilson Jerry Wettstone Kathy Mackes No Meeting

3 Kiwanis Yearly events March Pancake Day April 16 - Centre County Special Olympics, State High Track May CYPO Banquet, awards given May 28 Vidalia Onion Sale June 5-6 PA Special Olympics Penn State June 30 Blueberry Sale October 2 United Way Day of Caring October 29 Rose Sale November 14, 2015 AMBA, Wellness Program, Multiphasic Blood testing Page 3 REFLECTIONS "HEARD A GOOD STORY LATELY" Story telling is time honored way of sharing one's self with others and Kiwanians are some of the most interesting people around. Isn't there a story in your life related to your work or personal life that has meant a great deal to you and helped you to be a better Kiwanian? It doesn't have to be long. Just about five minutes. Sharing a Reflection would help feed our human and spiritual values as fellow Kiwanians. Speak to Al Wilson He will be glad to help you schedule sharing a Good Story. Why we are Kiwanians: A card will be sent to any member who is ill or in need of cheering up by member Ann Graves. Please give her names of any who need this nice service. Please call her at or her at [email protected] New Honorary Members: Long time member Don Cross has been awarded Honorary Membership by our Board of Directors. He has been a strong member of this club and is suffering from ill health at this time. Call him or visit when you can. State College Kiwanis Club Mission Statement Guided by the Six Objects of Kiwanis, the State College Kiwanis Club is dedicated to providing philanthropic assistance to our community, especially to programs that benefit children and youth. Weekly dinner meetings support this mission that feature invited speakers on a variety of topics, and by cooperative community service and fund raising projects in which all members are encouraged to participate. The Objectives of Kiwanis International To give primacy to the human and spiritual, rather than to the material values of life. To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships. To promote the adoption and the application of higher social, business, and professional standards To develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent aggressive, and serviceable citizenship To provide, through Kiwanis clubs, a practical means to form enduring friendships, To render altruistic service, and to build better communities. To cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism, which make possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism, and good will.

4 Page 4 State College Kiwanis Krier Vidalia Onion Sale 10 pound bag $15.00 Order by May 15 and pick up May 28 at the holding barn at the PSU Ag Arena Call the hotline Roasted Vidalia Onions Roasted in the oven or on the grill, these onions are simple to make, taste like French onion soup, and smell great." INGREDIENTS: 2 Vidalia onions 2 tablespoons butter 2 cubes beef bouillon 2 dashes salt 2 dashes pepper 2 dashes ground paprika DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Peel and core onions, then slice halfway through. Place onions on sections of aluminum foil large enough to wrap them completely. Place a bouillon cube in the center of each onion; place pat of butter on top. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Wrap the onions in foil. Roast in a preheated oven for 15 min. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2013 Allrecipes.com This is similar to the recipe John Ziegler when we started this projects. John said to prepare the onion the same way, but to put it a microwave safe bowl and microwave the prepared onion for 2 or 3 minutes

5 Page 5 Newsletter Title Vidalia Onion Soup "A huge hit for dinner, the sweet taste of Vidalia onions combines with chicken broth and cream for a rich, deeply flavored treat. The soup is blended in a blender, so it comes out so creamy and thick! If you like Vidalias, you'll love this soup. You can make a lighter version by using milk and no heavy cream." A_RAVEN_FAN Ingredients Original recipe makes 4 servings 6 large Vidalia onions 6 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups chicken broth 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup milk chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional) Directions 1. Slice onions thinly. Place half of the onions in a skillet with half of the butter; cook, covered, over medium-high heat until soft, about 10 minutes. Remove to a platter, and cook remaining onions with butter. Return two-thirds of the reserved onions to the skillet. (Reserve the rest for garnish.) 2. Stir in flour until well combined with onions. Slowly stir in chicken broth. Remove from heat, and let cool about 10 minutes. Stir in cream and milk. Pour into a blender, and blend until smooth and creamy. Return to stovetop, and heat through over medium-low heat. Pour into bowls, and garnish with reserved onions and chopped parsley PREP 20 mins COOK 30 mins READY IN 50 mins ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2013 Allrecipes.com

6 Volume 1, Issue 1 Page 6 German Potato Salad 4 medium potatoes 4 slices of bacon 3 tblspn. of bacon drippings 1 small Vidalia Onion 1 small green pepper 1/2 cup of celery 2 tblspn. sugar 1tblspn. flour 1tsp. salt dash of pepper 1/4 cup of vinegar 1/2 cup of water Optional: 2 hard boiled eggs Boil potatoes with skin still on, cool, peel and cut into bite size pieces. Cook bacon until crispy Place slices of bacon between paper towels and press gently to absorb excess grease. Finely chop the Vidalia Onion, celery and green pepper and sauté in saved bacon drippings. Mix sautéed vegetables with 2 tblspn. of sugar, 1 tblspn. of flour,1 tsp. of salt and a dash of pepper. Stir until smooth. Add 1/4 cup of vinegar and 1/2 cup of water to the mixture, bring to a boil and then simmer until sauce thickens. Crumble bacon slices over potatoes. Add the potato pieces and crumbled bacon to the sauce and toss until evenly coated with sauce. Optional: Garnish with hard boiled egg slices. Serve Warm Serves 6 A Wisconsin favorite from Arleene Benoit of North Ft. Myers Florida ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2013 Allrecipes.com

7 Page 7 Newsletter Title Special Olympics June 5-6 at Penn State Track and field at the Penn State Track. Swimming at the Penn State Natatorium Volunteers are needed to : Organize the awards Carry the awards to the presentation stand Be there for the athletes. Ed Strong is your contact person Volunteers are needed to : Organize the awards Carry the awards to the presentation stand Be there for the athletes. Kathryn Mackes is your contact person 2015 Circle K members at their end of the year Laua Party See the program from the party on the next page.

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