Steve Giedt was program leader for the Groton Kiwanis Club dinner meeting, last week. 

Steve spoke on the organizations, PETA, and the Humane Society.
Next week's program leader is LaVonne Helmer, followed by Suzy Oliver.

Tom Paepke led the business session, which included discussions on the upcoming annual panvake brunch, set for January 26, and the baked potato bar, set for February 10. Steve Simon is chairman of both events.

The 2014 officers are Tom Paepke, president; Larry Wheeting, first vice president; Natalie King, second vice president; Kathy Sundermeyer, secretary; Chuck Raap, treasurer; and Board of directors,  Steve Giedt, Tom Mahan, Roger Rix, Steve Simon, Lori Giedt, and Lee Schinkel.