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Published by the Blue Valley Kiwanis Club

Meeting each Thursday at noon at the Salvation Army Bldg,
6618 East Truman Rd, Kansas City MO 64126

Upcoming Events
February
“Joe Vig’s” Lunch Menu
 Feb 7: Annual Project Budget Board meeting. All
January 24
members invited to attend.
Ham, Twice Baked Potatoes
 Feb 22-24: Mo-Ark Winter Convention; Radisson Hotel, Green Beans, Oreo Delight
Branson, MO; Ray Van Jones needs donated items for the January 31
silent auction (new or antiques) Marinated Chicken, Caesar Salad
September New Potatoes, Choc Peanut Butter Pie
 Sept 30: End of Kiwanis fiscal year February 1st
October Roast Beef , Au Gratin Potatoes
 Oct 11: Annual picnic at George Owens Park Garden Salad , Black Forest Cake
February 8th
2008 Program Chairs & Topics Chicken Cordon Blue, Twice Baked Potatoes
January: Monte Allen/Jill Calvert Caesar Salad, Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
 Jan 3: “Lunch-Box Collecting”. Ray Van Jones February 15th
 Jan 10: “ Historic Pitcher Cemetery”, Kathleen Tuohy Meatloaf , Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
(Jackson County Historical Society) Garden Salad , Oreo Delight
 Jan 17: “Write your Own Biography”, Carolyn Bartels February 22nd
(Publisher) Chicken Mediterranean , Rice Pilaf
 Jan 24: “Identity Theft”, Franklin Walker (AARP) Garden Salad , Cheesecake
 Jan 31: “Top Scams & Frauds”, Marvin Sands (AARP) February 29th
February: Jon Henderson March: Myral Coatney Ham , Potatoes with Vegetables
April: Don Leming May: Roger Kelley Seven Layer Salad , Black Forest Cake
June: Mark Morales July: George Owens
August: Byron Lee September: Joe Vigliaturo Birthdays & Anniversaries
(BD = Birthday; BVK = Blue Valley Kiwanis Anniversary; Wed = Wedding Anniversary)
Kiwanis Trivia February
February Trivia question: Daniel Uptegrove, BD (Feb 2)
The original Kiwanis motto was “We Build”. Then in 2005, George Owens, Sr, W=Lorraine (Feb 5)
during the 90th anniversary year of Kiwanis, delegates to the Byron Lee, BD (Feb 9)
International Convention voted to adopt a new motto to Reggie Pierce, BD (Feb 19)
emphasize the primary focus of Kiwanis service over those Dr. Myral Coatney, BVK (50 yrs)
nine decades and make a commitment for the years to come. Capt. Jose Gonzalez, BVK (5 yrs);
What is the new Kiwanis motto? (Hint: the answer was in W=Sonia (Feb 4)
last month’s BVK “Bugle”.) Jack Lowe, BVK (4 yrs)
Roger Kelley, W=Pat (Feb 21)
Answer to the January Trivia Question: The Blue Valley March
Kiwanis Club was established on March 25, 1946, according Don Vest, W=Colleen (Mar 1)
to Mike Altieri, BVK Club Secretary. Robert Zook, BD (Mar 9)
Jill Calvert, BD (Mar 25)
ECO-Tip: It’s good to be “controlled” Betsy Calcara, BD (Mar 28)
If you move your home’s thermostat down 2 degrees in winter April
and up 2 degrees in the summer, you can save $98 per year on Joe Vigliaturo (Apr 20)
your electric bill. For each degree above 78, you’ll save 6 to Jon Henderson, BVK (13 yrs)
8% on cooling costs. Programmable thermostats are more Mark Morales BVK (6 yrs)
expensive upfront, but can save you up to 20% on your electric Betsy Calcara BVK (17 yrs)
bill. Lowering your water heater’s temperature can save $30
per year. You will also reduce global warming by preventing
2,000 pounds of carbon dioxide from entering the air each
year. From becomegreen.info, brought to you by Half Price Books.

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.
Questions or suggestions? Contact the editor: Don Leming (email: DLLeming@aol.com or phone 816-510-5231)
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McCoy School
McCoy School is housed in a three-story brick building built
in 1914 and serves approximately 330 students in kindergarten
through fifth grade, 85 percent of whom qualify for free or
Terrific Kids is a student recognition program that promotes
reduced price meals. McCoy’s student population is truly
character development, self-esteem, and perseverance.
representative of a global community. Nearly half of the
Students work with their classroom teacher and establish goals
school’s students are international, coming from seven
to improve behavior, peer relationships, attendance, or
different foreign countries.
schoolwork. Students then work toward achieving the goal
during a specific time period.

TERRIFIC is an acronym meaning: Thoughtful

Enthusiastic Respectful Responsible Inclusive Friendly
Inquisitive Capable

The teachers and principal determine the best schedule for

recognition. Some schools recognize Terrific Kids during each
grading period; others recognize students more often. At the
end of the designated time period all students who achieved
their goals are recognized by Kiwanis as Terrific Kids.
Recognition includes being pinned as a Terrific Kid; a pizza,
ice cream, or other food-themed party; and presentation of
certificates, and other giveaways.
McCoy Elementary: Front Row: Randy Aguirre, Alondra
A sponsoring club helps support the Terrific Kids program at Ceniceros, Karina Lemus, Erika Negrete, Alexia Avila. Back
the school. The club plans Terrific Kids parties, provides Row are BVK members Roger Kelley, Mark Morales, Joe
recognition, and establishes partnerships with local community Vigliaturo, Ray Van Jones.
businesses to secure support for the program. Sponsoring
businesses have the option of providing coupons, giveaways, James School
or food for Terrific Kids parties. James School is a K-5 elementary school that was founded in
1903, and has grown from an original enrollment of sixty-five
The Terrific Kids program provides teachers with a tool to to 387 students enrolled in the school. Students receive art,
reward students for special achievements that may otherwise physical education, library, vocal and instrumental music
go unnoticed. Terrific Kids become young leaders through weekly. In addition, grade K-5 receive weekly computer
practicing good character and good citizenship. technology instruction in the Computer Center.

A Note from Roger Kelley

The Blue Valley Kiwanis Club is the proud sponsor for the
Terrific Kids program at McCoy and James Elementary
schools, which are both located in the historic northeast area of
Kansas City, Missouri’s urban core.

In May of each year all of the students that have achieved the
“Terrific Kids” level are hosted by the Blue Valley Kiwanis
Club to a lunch in recognition for their achievements.

Northeast News has been helping by publishing the pictures of

the winners in the paper. The children certainly look forward
to seeing themselves in the paper and we hope that Northeast
News will be able to continue with this support. The latest
James Elementary, Erik Garnica, Ashley Jimenez, Brando
group of Terrific Kids were recently recognized at their
Garcia, Elizabeth Escobar, Andrea Trajillo, Belinda Martinez
respective schools by several Blue Valley Kiwanians.

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.
Questions or suggestions? Contact the editor: Don Leming (email: DLLeming@aol.com or phone 816-510-5231)
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2007 BVK Chili Day Fund Raiser: A BIG Success!

Roger Kelley & Mark Morales prepare carry-out orders

Don Leming serves up more hot chili to local students

Ray Van Jones welcomes students from McCoy School

A satisfied customer enjoying the chili & a slice of pie

George Owens enjoys some dessert with the kids

Jan Altieri & Virginia Morales restock the dessert table

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.
Questions or suggestions? Contact the editor: Don Leming (email: DLLeming@aol.com or phone 816-510-5231)