Throughout the year the Palmer Kiwanis has a lot of activities at its meetings and other events such as fund raising.  This page will display those activities.
Marian Smith speaks on the history of Teddy Bears
Marian SmithMarian gave us an over view on the history of how Teddy Bears were started and her 30 year love of collecting them.  In the 1880's there were porcelain dolls but no real toys to be able to cuddle. There was nothing suitable for boys so a woman named Margaret Skife made mohair bears. From right to left are: Elaine Arnts, Marian Smith and Andy Leh.
Laura Asseita speaks about the Easton Weed and Seed Program
Laura AsseitaMs. Asseita is the Director of the Easton Weed and Seed Program. The Weed and Seed program is present in many urban areas of the Commonwealth. The Weed stands for weeding out the negative influences in a neighood and the Seed stands for planting seeds of positive influences.
Philip Jones speaks on Green Energy
Philip JonesMr. Jones of EMS Environmental spoke on what steps can be taken to reduce the impact of the Met-Ed rate increase which will be coming in January 2011. Pictured from left to right are: Elaine Arnts, Alan Dilsaver and Philip Jones.
Member Rob McFarland speaks on economics
Rob McFarlandAs a financial planner he gave a very understandable presentation on the economy today and comparing it to historical data. He also provided an outlook moving forward.
Carrie Fellon becomes a member
Carrie FellonCarrie has been a resident of Palmer for many years with her Husband and two sons. She is a financial advisor focusing on advising students and parents on college financing. We welcome Carrie to the Palmer Kiwanis Family.
Jerry Thomas takes about his trip to Afrcia
Jerry ThomasMr. Thomas gave a very interesting presentation on his visit to Tanzania where he, his wife and daughter spent time in some of the village orphanages.
John Lahutsky speaks about Baby House 10
John LuhutskyJohn was an orphan in Russia before being adopted and brought to Bethlehem Township. John wrote a book entitled The Boy From Baby House 10 that chronicled his life in the orphanage.
Ron Roth and Elizabeth Rutt speak to the club
Ron RothRon, Director of the Career Institute of Technology and Elizabeth a senior at CIT and Wilson Area H.S. spoke about CIT and Skills USA where Elizabeth is the president of the Pennsylvania division.
Ryan Miller makes another excellent presentation
Ryan MillerRyan, Clarence Sefass' grandson, provided the club with a presentation about U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall.
New Officers installed
Kiwanis OfficersThe new officers for 2009 and 2010 were installed at this meeting. New president Elaine Arnts took the gavel.