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SEPTEMBER
2007
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.
REAL LIFE CHILDREN'S RANCH SCHOOL
SUPPLY DRIVE: Our annual school supply drive for RLCR was our best ever! Several
boxes full of supplies as well as over $500 was donated. The Club received a
very nice thank you note and picture from RLCR. Thanks to all the members
who participated.
INTERCLUB: Frank Irby, Paul
Mitchell, Monica Jones, and Dowling Watford participated in an interclub meeting
with the Ft Pierce Sunrise Club on Aug 16. Dowling Watford presented a short
program on our Club's events and a brief Okeechobee history. Lt Gov Cindy Miller
was also in attendance and was presented some "awards" by our club,
including a Kiwanis bank and a donation of .39 (it was $50.00, but we had to
purchase gas for the trip over). This was Monica's previous club and they wanted
her back, but would not trade us enough members in return.
NEW MEMBER: Linda Woloski is our
newest member. Linda is employed at Mid Fla Federal Credit Union and is very
active in Main Street and Okeechobee Battlefield Friends. Welcome Linda!
RADIO AUCTION: Our annual Radio
Auction is scheduled for Dec 8 on WOKC. Please contact businesses to get
donations to auction. Remember, do not pick up the item, the winning bidder gets
a certificate to take to the merchant to pick the item up there. The merchant
gets the benefit of having the winner come into his store. This is one of our
major fundraisers. so please get as many donations as possible.
AWARDS: On her last official visit
to our club, Lt Gov Cindy Miller was presented some wonderful "gifts" for her
hard work during the past year. In addition to several Okeechobee items, and a
recipe for baked possum, she was presented with a key to Marriott Resort (she
just has to find the room it fits). Thanks Lt Gov Cindy for all your time
and efforts!
INSTALLATION BANQUET: The
Installation Banquet for our 2007-2008 officers and directors will be held at
KOA on Oct 18. More details soon. Mark your calendars!
RECOVERING: Bruce Simpson is
recovering from double knee replacement surgery and has had a few complications;
Gene O'Neill continues to recover from a problem related to his cancer; and Dick
Blair is recovering from a mild heart attack in Ohio. Please keep these members
in your thoughts and prayers.
OFFICERS: The officers for 2007-2008
are: Pres- Frank Irby; VP- Jim Vensel; Sec- Corey Crum; Treas- Jeff Sumner, and
Directors: Greg Thogerson, Paul Mitchell, Devon Maxwell, Bennett Yeilding, Brad
Stark, Wendy Woodman and alternates Robi Sumner and Kelly Owens. Thanks to the
outgoing officers and directors for their service and to the incoming officers
for their willingness to serve!
IMPORTANT DATES (also see
Events):
Sept 13: Board Meeting (following
regular meeting) (postponed from Sept 6)
Oct 1: Kiwanis Year Begins
Oct 4: Board Meeting (following
regular meeting)
Oct 18: Installation Banquet at KOA
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