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OCTOBER,
2009
PAST ISSUES:
Past issues are available by clicking on Archives at the bottom of the
Newsletter page.
DEFINING STATEMENT:
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers
dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.
RADIO AUCTION: Jenny and Brad
continue to work on the Radio Auction and encourage all the members to solicit
donations. Remember that we are also looking for items that can be "packaged" (ie
golf package). Get your items to Jenny or Brad as soon as possible. The auction
will be held on Dec 12,on WOKC.
BANDSTAND DEDICATION: The dedication
for the newly renovated bandstand has been postponed from the original Oct 8,
date due to a conflict with the Farm Bureau CARES ceremony at the Agri-civic center
scheduled for that date. A new date will be announced soon.
INSTALLATION BANQUET: The
Installation Banquet for the 2009-2010 officers was held Sept 24, at the American
Legion Hall. Maureen Burroughs chaired the banquet once again and
selected a "safari" theme. Several members "dressed" for the big hunt
and everyone agreed that Billie Jean Reynolds had the best outfit (she even had
her hunting rifle). Steve Cates was a close second with his cargo shorts (what
legs!) and hiking boots. Certificates were presented by Pres Jim Vensel to those
members who chaired an event or did outstanding service for the club. Darrell
Enfinger was presented a plaque from the FL Foundation for his many years
of quiet service to the club and J D Mixon was awarded the Kiwanian of the Year
award. The 2009-2010 officers and directors were installed by Division 16 Lt Gov
Mike Farley (see list of officers on the Officers tab).
IN THE NEWS: Linda Syfrett (Chuck's
wife) was featured in the September Farm Bureau magazine, "In the Field", in the
"Farmer's Wife" section. Also in the magazine were two pictures of Jim McCoin at
the Day of the Cowboy with Sen Bill Nelson and Miss Okeechobee Alex Ming. In the
Fall issue of "Okeechobee the Magazine", Toni Doyle was the Okeechobee Shopper
and pictured as Country Showdown judge, Michelle Harper had a Wagon Wheel Horse
Farm article on her Summer camp, Kelly Owens was pictured with the School Board
for the "A" school rating and Mary Chesley was pictured at the Hampton Inn
opening. Maureen Burroughs and Toni Doyle were pictured with Secretary of State
Kurt Browning in a recent "Okeechobee News" article on the Okeechobee Main
Street awards during the Main Street Annual Conference.
NEW MEMBERS: Jim McCoin of Cowboys
and Skip Jacks restaurants and Michelle Harper of Wagon Wheel Horse Farms have
been approved as new members. Welcome!
RECOVERING: Bennett Yeilding is recovering from foot
surgery: Wyatt Thomas (Lisa's husband) is still having health issues; Kermit Nichols
is struggling with severe back pain; Joe Doyle (Toni's husband) is recovering
from back surgery; and Dee Dee Cates (Steve's wife) has
had serious cancer surgery and is in very serious condition.. Our prayers and sincere best wishes for a
complete recovery!
COWBOY ETHICS (by James
Power): "Real Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway".
"When
you're riding through Hell....keep riding". "A man is only as good as his
word". "The best things in life aren't "things".
IMPORTANT DATES (also see
Events):
Oct 1: Board Meeting (following the
regular meeting); Kiwanis Year Begins
Nov 5: Board Meeting (following the
regular meeting)
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