President Myrna McCurdy called the 16th meeting (February 5th) of the 2012–2013 Kiwanis year to order at 12:00 noon at McIntosh Center, ONU.

The membership anniversary Tom Kier, (February 16, 1999) was noted.

Bill Fuller was recognized by ONU Circle K for his contributions and attendance to their meetings.

In business:

-Members were updated on club finances.
-Secretary Brian Myers reported that he will submit the membership application for David MacDonald to Ohio District Kiwanis and Kiwanis International.
-President McCurdy said that the club might want to consider new projects, which included: BUGS (Bring up Grades) and Terrific Kids. 
-At the Ohio District Convention, the club is in charge of Basket Room. We will need to staff this room though out the convention. The dates are August 9th and 10th.
-The Mid-Year Education day is March 8th in Lewis Center at the Conference Center at North Pointe Jeff Schulman and Jon Umphress are planning to attend.
-The 61st annual Pancake and Sausage Day was set for Saturday March 23rd at the Ada High School. Serving hours will be from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
-Claudia Crawford passed a signup sheet for the Crockpot Tuesday event set for February 19th.
-Bill Fuller reported that ONU Circle K will be having a meeting this evening with a Valentine’s Day party.
 

Something to Consider:

From: “Live and Learn and Pass it On”: someone aged 24 said, “I’ve learned that silent company is often more healing than words of advice.”

Upcoming Meetings/Events:

-2/12 - Jolene Bailey
-2/19 - John Berg
-2/19 -  Crockpot Tuesday
-3/03 - Bryan Marshall at New China Restaurant
-3/23 - Pancake Day (Saturday, serving from 7 a.m.-2 p.m.
-8/09 - Ohio District Convention (Friday and Saturday)
-8/10 - The Farmers and Merchant’s Picnic

Tom Kier presented a program on taking photographs and trying to capture the moment with some quality.
He basically conveyed some hints.
He explained how using even an iPhone can take great photos. The most important thing to consider is the lighting of the subject. For example, using a flash outside on a person even if it is a sunny day. He suggested using the zoom to bring the background of the photo appear closer. He also discussed using some photo editing software to crop and to change the white balance. 

The Ada Kiwanis Club meets each Tuesday at 12:00 noon at McIntosh Center, ONU. Guests are always welcome.

For more information, visit the club web site at www.adakiwanis.