Kiwanis Key 06/27/2025
In the absence of President “No Tie” Jim, Past President Hal “the Bird Whisperer” Broadfoot got us started and called on Kirby White who led us in singing and the Pledge.
Mike Pleasant gave the invocation.
Please remember the following members in your prayers:Phil Harris, Sr., Bobby Bleeker, Robby Talton’s wife Deanna, Kallie Ziegler’s brother Paul, Debbie Best’s sister Kara Brittain, Barbara Porter’s daughter-in-law Nicole, Tom Keith and family, Lee Warren’s daughter Tammy, Tim Dunn’s nephew Shane, John Elliott’s family, Russ Jones (shoulder surgery).
Club News
- The next Kiwanis Social will be held 07/17 at Gaston Brewing Company starting at 5:30pm.
- Shirley Malzone Splash Pad Challenge – the challenge continues each week. Make plans to take your turn at the Splash Pad to raise funds for our Kiwanis Endowment.
Birthdays this week: Happy birthday to Grace McGrath (07/03), Tim Dunn and Joel Coram (07/05) and Ed Jackson (07/07)
Did You Know – Shirish Devasthali gave a “Did You Know” that combined his experiences on a trip to Mexico and a tribute to Grace McGrath. Grace puts in lots of effort behind the scenes in our community and we are all better for it.
The Program
The program, introduced by George Hendricks, was presented by Dr. Shannon Mathews. Dr. Matthews is the Director of the Nursing Program at Methodist University. She shared with us some interesting statistics about the national nursing shortage (134,000 positions open at this time). The shortage is due to a variety of issues: large number of nurses who are retiring, Abuse from patients, general burnout and a shortage of adequate classroom space. The field is wide open with multiple opportunities for advancement. Starting salaries for a new nurse average $30 per hour.
Thanks to George Hendricks for bringing this interesting program!
Editor’s Note: We do not meet this week (07/04/2025), but look forward to seeing everyone next week (07/11/2025)
Parting words: Go the extra mile, it’s not crowded there.
Until next time,
Mark W. Rice
