COMING EVENTS May 25 Sleep Disorders, Lori Spendler, National Jewish, 303.270.2438, KOD Jon Farinholt June 1 Administrative Meeting June 8 Light Rail Update, Bill Bell, 303.299.3440, KOD: Joe Lavigne June 15 Handcrafted Sterling Silver, Stephen Parker House, 303.995.7148, KOD: Bernie Polak ROCKY MOUNTAIN DISTRICT Pam Bilby, Secretary 303.462.5148 DIVISION 15 Carla Lopez, Lt Gov 303.758.3544 AURORA Thurs 6:30 pm Blossoms Restaurant 2888 S Heather Gardens Way Dick Jensen, Sec RGJCJ@earthlink.net CASTLE PINES NORTH Tues 12:30 pm Celtic Crossing Restaurant, Castle Rock Jim Clements, Sec CNeighborJim@cs.com CASTLE ROCK Thurs 7:00 am Village Inn Cynthia Mannschreck, Sec sco50601@allstate.com DTC CLUB Tues 7:00 am Mimi’s Café, Lonetree PARKER Tues 6:45 am IHOP Restaurant, Parker Gay Cirigliano, Pres beryessa@aol.com KIWANIS CLUB OF SOUTH DENVER PO BOX 101405 DENVER CO 80250-1405

The KOD is requested to call the speaker the Monday before the meeting. This will give the KOD a chance to see if the speaker has any special needs and is a good time to verify information about the speaker so they can make a proper introduction. Also get the speaker’s address so we can send a copy of the Builder. OPENING: Tod Fitzke lead the pledge and Ed Schenck gave the invocation. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Bernie –The Auto Rally earned approximately $4,000. There were 20 cars and many volunteers. A good time was had by all. HAPPY DOLLARS: Dick Headstrom – Was very happy with the outcome of the Auto Rally. (He Won 1st prize) Don Mikulka - Glad Keith is back. Also got his Certificate of Occupancy. Bernie – Thanks for all the help on the Auto Rally, especially the students. Keith - Glad to be back. Jon – To be back. Debra – Glad to be back. Tito – Married 57 years. PRIZE WINNER: Tod Fitzke KOD Bernie Polak introduced Amanda Hockmuth, Associate Director of Development for The Denver Street School. This school is for at risk youth and is often their last chance for an education. It was founded 21 years ago and now has a Denver and an Aurora location. Amanda is a graduate of the Denver Street School herself so she can speak from first hand experience. Her personal life story was inspirational. She told how she over came a numerous problems including being homeless as a teen, and drug addiction. She graduated from the Denver Street School and is now happily married and working for the school. The school attempts to maintain a 10 students to each teacher ratio so the students can get personalized attention. Most of the school’s funding comes from individuals but they receive funds from corporations and churches. They now have 70 students and will graduate 10 this year. Many students go on to college and successful carriers. Our Defining Statement: “Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child at a time and one community at a time.” HAVE A GOOD WEEK AND WE’LL SEE YOU NEXT THURSDAY AT THE AURORA SUMMIT STEAKHOUSE, YALE & HAVANA