President Myrna McCurdy called the weekly meeting of the Ada Kiwanis Club to order at noon on Tuesday, May14, at McIntosh Center, ONU.

The invocation was offered by Jon Umphress.

Sandy and Ron Crosser were introduced as guests.

It was noted Joe and Linda Ferguson planted flowers at the village entrance signs over the weekend Joe was also acknowledged for an award his insurance agency won. 

JoAnne Berg (wife of John) was extended happy birthday wishes.

It was reported that Claudia Crawford is pictured on a billboard south of town.

John Berg also mentioned that member David MacDonald offered a wonderful prayer at the ONU commencement ceremony Sunday.

In business:
-Members heard an updated financial report from Treasurer Bryan Marshall.
-The next meeting of the Ada Kiwanis Satellite Club is set for Wednesday May 16th, 6:00 p.m. at the Community Health Professionals building
-Heather Cox, Brian Myers and Jeff Schulman will be attending Kiwanis Leadership training in Findlay on June 1st.
-Joe Ferguson reported on the Ada Village entrance signs. The project is proceeding ahead. A site survey will be conducted soon.
-The club will supply barbeques chicken for the July 12th downtown Ada Buy Local event from 6-8 PM. Tickets will be available soon. Cost will be $7.50 per ticket.
-President McCurdy reported that she will have a signup sheet soon for the Ohio Kiwanis Convention to be held in Lima in August.

Kiwanis Education Minute: As of January 16, 2013, Ohio has raised over $1096,255.21 so far for the Kiwanis Eliminate Project.

Something to Consider: Today in History: in 1804, the Lewis and Clark expedition to explore the Louisiana Territory as well as the Pacific Northwest left camp near present day Harford, Illinois.

Upcoming Meetings/Events:
Kiwanis Key Leader
-May 28 - Jon Umphress
-June 14 - Buy Ada First Event
-June 18 - Peter Previte
-June 25 - David MacDonald
-July 9 - Tree Planting in the park in honor of
-July 12 - Buy Ada First Event
-July 16 - The club will meet at New China
-Aug. 9 - Kiwanis Ohio District Convention in Lima on Friday and Saturday

John Berg introduced Sandy and Ron Crosser who spoke about a water project that they have undertaken in various parts of the world.

They discussed their recent trip to Kenya where they are trying to get the people to employ water filtration devices that are made from 5 gallon buckets and cost about $80 each but they provide clean water for 50 years for a family. 

Some people walk up to 4 miles each way to get water. Then they have to boil it. Keep in mind that 5 gallons of water weights 42 lbs and the people often carry 2 containers.

They are going to supply 83 water purification systems for a total cost of about $7,300.

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