Golden K donates to St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
The Golden K presented a donation to St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry at its Monday morning meeting. Golden K member Orice Walters, right, presents a donation to Fran Gundlach and Mary Gagala, St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry representatives.
Jim Roberts, left, poses with his father, Bill, at the Golden K meeting Monday. Jim Roberts was the guest speaker for the day.
The Golden K presented a donation to St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry at its Monday morning meeting. Golden K member Orice Walters, right, presents a donation to Fran Gundlach and Mary Gagala, St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry representatives.
Jim Roberts, left, poses with his father, Bill, at the Golden K meeting Monday. Jim Roberts was the guest speaker for the day.
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KINGSFORD -- Another beautiful morning for the final July meeting of Golden K. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and "God Bless America."
Members welcomed guests Mary Gagala, Fran Gundlach, Wendy London Mulka, Sherri Brower, Louise Swope and Vivian Johnson in song. Al Calcari and Alyce Derwinski led the singing. Bill Roberts said grace before coffee and donuts.
There were no late July birthdays or anniversaries noted.
Orice Walters told the group Don Pedo, a long-standing member, had health issues and was unable to attend.
Dorleen Uhazie won the Pot of Gold. Gary Proudfit read Happy Dollars from: Orice Walters, who was happy to sing; Sara Gospodarek, happy for kids and grandkids; Ron Jouppi, happy for a visit with sister Vivian Johnson; Sue Proudfit, happy for friendly reunions; and Bill Roberts, happy for his son Jim's presence.
Bill Roberts, who opened the business meeting, also provided the thought for the day. He then reminded members of the annual peanut sale on Sept. 3 and the children's picnic on Sept. 13.
Mary Gagala, representing St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, and Fran Gundlach expressed thanks for Golden K's annual donation and explained the many needs and activities of the society. They work with The Salvation Army and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to try and help the needy citizens in the area.
Jim Roberts, son of Bill and Ellen Roberts, was the featured speaker. Jim and his family lived in Peru for about nine years in the 1990s. Jim was a bush pilot who flew missionaries and cargo into the jungles and had many tales to tell.
He noted three things to keep in mind when planning flights were gas, daylight and weather. Most airstrips were short and rough, so calculations for takeoff had to be accurate. He had one close call when an engine failed mid-flight. The failure turned out to be an error made by a missionary sitting in the co-pilot's seat and was correctable, so he was able to land safely.
Many interesting sidenotes: Jim took his four sons fishing deep in the jungle, flew medical flights and several government officials. He said motion sickness was common in small planes and he had to be ready for possible problems. He received strange and exotic gifts from the natives and his boys had different pets.
Jim went to the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Ill., where he was inspired to become a pilot. His talk was informative and enjoyable.
The next Golden K meeting will be 10 a.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church in Kingsford. As usual, guests are welcome. A board meeting will follow the regular meeting.