Published: July 16, 2008 02:10 pm      

Diamond'K' members attend InterClub meeting with Sulphur

President Juanita Sutton opened the June 17 meeting of Diamond "K" Kiwanis Club with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Corky Wilson led in prayer. Dan Zimmerman introduced the speaker, Nick Carlson, general manager of Bedre’ Chocolates.

The Chickasaw Nation while becoming diversified in their investments have purchased many local well known businesses including Bedre’ Chocolates. The small company founded by Pete Cantrell had built a reputation for fine chocolates. Bedre’ soon outgrew the small building where it originated and is now being manufactured in a Pauls Valley factory.

Sutton read a letter from Garret Thompson asking for a donation toward a college scholarship. The club needed more information on the request and Jim Green volunteered to contact Thompson and invite him to bring his request before the club in person.

Ada Diamond “K” Club voted to donate $100 to the Greater Ada Club for the July 4th Fireworks in the Park.

Members were asked by Bob Ardiana to sign up for work July 4th at the Park.

James Cochran asked for volunteers to help with the cakes for the fish fry. Corky Wilson is breading the fish again this year for the fish fry. He requested early delivery as he will start at 9 a.m. Thursday.

Chursey Fountain delivered tickets for the fish fry as Frank Fountain was unable to attend the meeting due to illness. M.E. Carr reported ticket sales of $1,100.

InnerClub members attending the Sulphur Kiwanis Club were Neal Beasley, M.E. Carr, Andy Hood and Elvin Jaquess.

Eldon Billings was scheduled for surgery this week. Frank Fountain will be having tests at Scott-White.

There were 23 members present and two guests, J. Todd and Nick Carlson. The members were Bob Ardiana, Neal Beasley, Patsy Beasley, Doc Bowen, M.E. Carr, Betty Childers, Glen Childers, James Cochran, Joe Collard, Gene Evans, Morris Gonsoulin, Jim Green, Andy Hood, Joan Hood, Elvin Jaquess, Ron Keltner, Don Meeks, Lu Moehlman, Sharon Myers, Billy Rice, Juanita Sutton, Linda Wells, Corky Wilson, and Dan Zimmerman.

Ada Diamond "K" Kiwanis Club meets every Tuesday at 8 a.m. at Ada Public Library on the second floor meeting room. Anyone interested in membership may contact Doc Bowen at 580-436-0071 or M.E. Carr at 580-332-3484.

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President Juanita Sutton opened the July 8 meeting of Diamond "K" Kiwanis with the Pledge of Allegiance. She welcomed guests Charles Barrick, Jennifer Hood, and Charles Butler.

Elvin Jaquess led in prayer. James Cochran introduced the featured speaker, State Sen. Susan Paddack. She updated the Kiwanis on the bills before the Senate. She said roads and bridges were a priority. Education is also very important to Paddack. She spoke about a high school remedial program.

Bob Ardiana, park co-coordinator thanked everyone that worked at the Park July 4. Kiwanis members were reminded to be safety conscious while working at the Park.

Gene Evans, a charter Kiwanis Member reported that since the Kiwanis Train was introduced in the park more than 50 years ago, there has never been a serious accident.

Interclub chairman, M.E. Carr reminded members that the next interclub would be to Davis. A motion was passed to change the fifth Tuesday breakfast from July 29 to Aug. 5 due to the absence of Kiwanis members working the election precincts.

Members absent due to illness were recognized. Frank Fountain is still having health problems. Eldon Billings was reported much better and recuperating after surgery.

There were 23 members present and four guests Bob Ardiana, Jerry "Turk" Barrett, Neal Beasley, Patsy Beasley, Doc Bowen, M.E. Carr, Glen Childers, James Cochran, Bob Cristelli, Gene Evans, Morris Gonsoulin, Jim Green, Andy Hood, Joan Hood, Elvin Jaquess, Ron Keltner, Don Meeks, Lu Moehlman, Sharon Myers, Juanita Sutton, James Treas, Corky Wilson, and Joe Collard.