Mary David from Erie Huron CAC was our speaker this week. She gave a very informative program concerning the Parents as Teachers programs as well as the teen pregnancy programs available. For more information about Parents as teachers or contact information for the local programs visit http://www.parentsasteachers.org or the local Erie Huron CAC http://www.ehcac.com/.
Don't forget our golf outing is coming up very quickly on Wed. May 28th at Sleepy Hollow in Clyde. Hope to see as many of you there as possible.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
City of Sandusky
Today's speaker was Matt Kline, the new Sandusky City Manager. He provided us with very good information of the things going on concerning the paper district, the Keller building, Rieger building and the ongoing Marina District Project. Things are progressing and I hope we will have more things to come from our City. We have a lot to be proud of about our city but our work is not done! For more information about the city visit the city's website at http://www.ci.sandusky.oh.us/.
We have had several interesting speakers over the last few weeks. I want to thank all our members for contributing to all our meetings and making them more interesting. Keep up the good work!
We have had several interesting speakers over the last few weeks. I want to thank all our members for contributing to all our meetings and making them more interesting. Keep up the good work!
Saturday, April 12, 2008
6th Annual Golf Outing at Sleepy Hollow in Clyde Ohio
For those of you who are not members of the Kiwanis Club of Sandusky, we are having our 6th annual golf outing on May 28th at Sleepy Hollow Golf Course in Clyde Ohio. http://www.sleepyhollowclyde.com/ If you are interested in joining us or making a donation to our event please download the golf flyer on our download section located on our main site at www.sanduskykiwanis.org. Hope to see you there.
Make A Wish
Today we painted a room for Make A Wish. I want to thank everyone who made this happen with your contributions. Here are a few photos of our members in action. If anyone would like additional information on Make A Wish please visit their website at http://www.wish.org/ which is the national site and our local chapter's website at http://www.northwestohio.wish.org/.
Small projects like this go a long way in our community as well as keeping our club active.
Small projects like this go a long way in our community as well as keeping our club active.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Last Week in History
Our new feature of this week in history with Ed Shelly has been going really well. I will attempt to post a video updating everyone on things that have happened in the past when they are available.
Here is last weeks edition as seen on Youtube
Here is last weeks edition as seen on Youtube
NASA
Cheryl Bowman from NASA Glenn Research @ Lewis Field was our speaker today. A very interesting topic concerning NASA technology spinoffs that enhance our lives.
Just a few highlights of the information provided. NASA funding is approximately .6% of the US budget. If you take and budget .6% of the average household income it would equate to approximately 73 cents a day for that household. That money can be used to fund research locally which in turn effects industry and job creation in our community.
For more information regarding NASA please visit http://www.nasa.gov/. You can also visit www.sti.nasa.gov/spinoff/database for products developed by NASA that enhance our daily lives. Did you know memory foam used in mattresses and the dust buster, not to mention many medical tests and equipment are all spinoffs of NASA technology we use?
Just a few highlights of the information provided. NASA funding is approximately .6% of the US budget. If you take and budget .6% of the average household income it would equate to approximately 73 cents a day for that household. That money can be used to fund research locally which in turn effects industry and job creation in our community.
For more information regarding NASA please visit http://www.nasa.gov/. You can also visit www.sti.nasa.gov/spinoff/database for products developed by NASA that enhance our daily lives. Did you know memory foam used in mattresses and the dust buster, not to mention many medical tests and equipment are all spinoffs of NASA technology we use?
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
History of April Fools Day
April Fool's Day History
The history of April Fool's Day or All Fool's Day is uncertain, but the current thinking is that it began around 1582 in France with the reform of the calendar under Charles IX. The Gregorian Calendar was introduced, and New Year's Day was moved from March 25 - April 1 (new year's week) to January 1.
Communication traveled slowly in those days and some people were only informed of the change several years later. Still others, who were more rebellious refused to acknowledge the change and continued to celebrate on the last day of the former celebration, April 1. These people were labeled "fools" by the general populace, were subject to ridicule and sent on "fool errands," sent invitations to nonexistent parties and had other practical jokes played upon them. The butts of these pranks became known as a "poisson d'avril" or "April fish" because a young naive fish is easily caught. In addition, one common practice was to hook a paper fish on the back of someone as a joke.
This harassment evolved over time and a custom of prank-playing continue on the first day of April. This tradition eventually spread elsewhere like to Britain and Scotland in the 18th century and was introduced to the American colonies by the English and the French. Because of this spread to other countries, April Fool's Day has taken on an international flavor with each country celebrating the holiday in its own way.
In Scotland, for instance, April Fool's Day is devoted to spoofs involving the buttocks and as such is called Taily Day. The butts of these jokes are known as April 'Gowk', another name for cuckoo bird. The origins of the "Kick Me" sign can be traced back to the Scottish observance.
In England, jokes are played only in the morning. Fools are called 'gobs' or 'gobby' and the victim of a joke is called a 'noodle.' It was considered back luck to play a practical joke on someone after noon.
In Rome, the holiday is known as Festival of Hilaria, celebrating the resurrection of the god Attis, is on March 25 and is also referred to as "Roman Laughing Day."
In Portugal, April Fool's Day falls on the Sunday and Monday before lent. In this celebration, many people throw flour at their friends.
The Huli Festival is celebrated on March 31 in India. People play jokes on one another and smear colors on one another celebrating the arrival of Spring.
So, no matter where you happen to be in the world on April 1, don't be surprised if April fools fall playfully upon you
The history of April Fool's Day or All Fool's Day is uncertain, but the current thinking is that it began around 1582 in France with the reform of the calendar under Charles IX. The Gregorian Calendar was introduced, and New Year's Day was moved from March 25 - April 1 (new year's week) to January 1.
Communication traveled slowly in those days and some people were only informed of the change several years later. Still others, who were more rebellious refused to acknowledge the change and continued to celebrate on the last day of the former celebration, April 1. These people were labeled "fools" by the general populace, were subject to ridicule and sent on "fool errands," sent invitations to nonexistent parties and had other practical jokes played upon them. The butts of these pranks became known as a "poisson d'avril" or "April fish" because a young naive fish is easily caught. In addition, one common practice was to hook a paper fish on the back of someone as a joke.
This harassment evolved over time and a custom of prank-playing continue on the first day of April. This tradition eventually spread elsewhere like to Britain and Scotland in the 18th century and was introduced to the American colonies by the English and the French. Because of this spread to other countries, April Fool's Day has taken on an international flavor with each country celebrating the holiday in its own way.
In Scotland, for instance, April Fool's Day is devoted to spoofs involving the buttocks and as such is called Taily Day. The butts of these jokes are known as April 'Gowk', another name for cuckoo bird. The origins of the "Kick Me" sign can be traced back to the Scottish observance.
In England, jokes are played only in the morning. Fools are called 'gobs' or 'gobby' and the victim of a joke is called a 'noodle.' It was considered back luck to play a practical joke on someone after noon.
In Rome, the holiday is known as Festival of Hilaria, celebrating the resurrection of the god Attis, is on March 25 and is also referred to as "Roman Laughing Day."
In Portugal, April Fool's Day falls on the Sunday and Monday before lent. In this celebration, many people throw flour at their friends.
The Huli Festival is celebrated on March 31 in India. People play jokes on one another and smear colors on one another celebrating the arrival of Spring.
So, no matter where you happen to be in the world on April 1, don't be surprised if April fools fall playfully upon you
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