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FEBRUARY,
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.
NEW ADDRESS: We now have a P O Box
for our address to assure we receive all correspondence. The new address is: P O
Box 2754 , zip 34973.
SOUPER BOWL OF CARING: Our Souper
Bowl of Caring food items were presented to the Food Pantry
at the Presbyterian Church on Jan 29. The Club donated 350-400 pounds of
canned/dry goods and $100 to help support those in our community who need a
little help. Thanks to Marcos for heading up this fun and worthwhile project and
to the one "idiot" (Dowling) who wore a NFL jersey on that day.
MATH MINI-GRANTS: The Dick and Marge
Blair Math Mini-Grants were presented by the Okeechobee Educational Foundation
on Jan 20. It was a very special presentation this year, as both of their
daughters, Ricki and Marge, attended the ceremony. The recipients of the $500
awards were: Lori Howard & Brooke Weigand of Central Elementary, Patti Padgett of Seminole
Elementary, and Brooke Louthan Brown of South Elementary. Several other
mini-grants were presented by Rotary and the Educational Foundation. It appears
that our Club has begun another great project that has encouraged others to
participate, just as we did with scholarships in the 1970's. (see photos in
Photo Gallery)
EMAIL PEN PAL: Tracy Maxwell Downing
has been corresponding by email with a member of a Kiwanis Club in the
Ukraine, Lora Pavlenko. Tracy reports that it has been a really interesting and
rewarding conversation and she has learned a lot about their culture. The
Ukraine has been struggling with their economy and with war (sound familiar?)
and communication is sporadic since they are often without electricity. Lora was
in Tampa visiting last year, but could not arrange transportation to come to
Okeechobee. Her latest email was sent out by Maureen. Let us know if you would
like to see it. Lora is currently looking for a pastor to talk with one of their
members who has just begun a church. Contact Tracey if you are interested in an
email address.
FEBRUARY BOARD MEETING: The Feb
Board Meeting was postponed until Feb 12, due to the length of the program on
Feb 5. See next month's newsletter for Board actions.
VIP VISIT: Florida Kiwanis District
Growth Chairman, Eddie Lee, attended a recent meeting and encouraged the club to
invite guests and recruit new members.
SPEAKER SCHEDULE: The speaker
schedule for 2009 is posted on the web site under the "Speaker" tab. Jay Zeller
is again coordinating. Please contact Jay with any questions or problems
providing a program.
RECOVERING: Bruce Simpson will have
another knee operation on Feb 10 in Tampa. Mark Reynolds will have a stent put
in on Feb 11 at Florida Hospital. Kathryn Montes De Oca (Marcos' daughter) will
have heart surgery on Mar 10. Our prayers and sincere best wishes for a
successful outcome!
WORDS OF WISDOM: "A government
big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything
you have"- Thomas Jefferson.
IMPORTANT DATES (also see
Events):
Feb 12: Board Meeting (following
regular meeting) (postponed from Feb 5)
Feb 28: Zone Conference (Orlando)
Mar 5 : Board Meeting (following the
regular meeting)
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