Kiwanis Key

Volume LXXIX               Number 20           March 15, 2024

 

President Al brought our Friday the 15th of March meeting to order, Kirby White led us in the National Anthem singing and the pledge, and a blessing was offered by Alan Buffaloe. 

 

The prayer list this week includes Jerry Teele, Grace Moon, L D Brock, Mark Hurley, Grant Gabriel, John Byers, George Turner, Steven Moore, Hooper Hall, Robby Talton’s wife Deanna, and Chris Dixon,        

 

BIRTHDAYS – Patrick Quinn on the 9^th, Wade Byrd on the 12^th, Stephen Smith on the 13^th, and Robert Bleeker on the 15th.

 

REVERSE CAR RAFFLE –Garry Winebarger was happy to report that all 300 tickets have been sold this year and the event will take place via on-line tonight thanks to the hospitality of Mark Fisher and Don Price at Lafayette Ford Lincoln.  This is the Club’s biggest fund-raiser each year and special thanks to Garry and all those who sold and bought tickets.      

 

2024 GOLF TOURNAMENT –Jay Gothard reminded all present that the golf tournament will be on SATURDAY the 12^th of Oct at Cypress Lakes.  The tournament was moved to Saturday in hopes of expanding attendance with folks not having to take off from work to play.  PLEASE plan to play, sponsor a hole sign or AT LEAST provide one or two door prizes in the $20-25 price range so we can continue to have a door prize for each golfer.  This is our second largest fund raiser for the Club so PLEASE plan to help. 

 

COMMITTEE OF THE MONTH – Prez Elect Jim Schaffer announced that the Board of Directors selected the Awards Night Committee.  It was indeed a fantastic evening !!!

 

PROGRAM – Our program today was brought to us by Sandy Saunders and was Jeff Darling, Director of the YMCA of the Sand Hills.  He discussed how he has enjoyed his relocation from California to this area this past year (a quote – everyone around here is so friendly compared to CA) as well as some of the many programs the Y brings to the area.  One astounding fact was that 40% of teens are struggling with mental health issues and how the YMCA programs are helping to alleviate some of those issues.  Thanks for a great program Sandy

 

RAFFLE – Bob McAmis walked away a little richer today!        

 

WORDS FOR THE HEART -- A group of professional people posed the question "what does love mean" to a group of 4 - 8 year-olds.  A 5 year old little girl answered : “Love is when Mommy gives Daddy the best piece of fried chicken.”    

 

Respectfully – Bruce “Back The Pack” Brown, Ph. 485-2672 or bruce.brown@brownandais.com