Very energetic and well attended meeting... with members and guests, we had a total of 20 people sharing Friday morning breakfast and Kiwanis news.  Pamela and Ross Edwards joined us from the W. Bradenton Club; new member, Candi, brought 3 guests- Susie Kruse from the Anna Maria Island Club, friend Kyle Cutchen and her 9 year old daughter, Caylie. Tom Devito, who has visited before, attended again as Kevin's guest.

 

The highlight of the meeting was certainly Candi Gerhart's official induction into our club.  Brenda Rogers performed the ceremony assisted by Candi's sponsor, Susie Kruse.  Candi received a member pin, her new badge, a Kiwanis visor and a "I make a difference!" desk plaque.

 

Amongst all of Friday's activity, Marshall Eckford told us about a very worth-while project sponsored by the Family Partnership Center.  They are supplying backpacks and school supplies for kids at Rogers Elementary in Bradenton. Most of the families whose children attend this school would have difficulty purchasing these items. 
 
I understand that this is a bit last minute but I am putting out the word to our members asking if you would be able bring some of the required items to our next meeting (Aug 13th) to donate to this worthy cause. We will concentrate on the supplies for Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades.  Marshall will then put them together in the appropriate grade packets and deliver them to the Family Partnership Center. If you are not able to attend the meeting BUT you do drive by Popi's during the week, you are welcome to drop them off in our "meeting room closet".   Basic required items are pencils, printer paper, crayons, ziplock bags, white glue and pocket folders.  For a complete list, email me at debmcnulty@gmail.com. 

 

Take note- our newsletter has a new section... K-Kids Korner.  Be sure to take a look.

 

50/50 winner-  Our Lt. Gov., Brenda Rogers  
 
Now on to our newsletter...
 
MEMBERSHIP News

Welcome to our newest member, Candi!  We are so happy to add you and your charming daughter, Caylie, to our Kiwanis Family.

 

Don't forget about our Membership Meeting this coming Friday. The meeting will be dedicated to learning about the Kiwanis organization and specifically how our club contributes to the North River community. Take a moment to think about friends and folks who might have an interest in learning more about us.  Our April meeting brought in 3 new people.  Let's see if we can end our year with a few more! 
   

BUILDERS CLUB News
Representatives from Builders Club will have a booth set up at Buffalo Creek's Hawk Pride Day on Saturday, August 21st.  Our two faculty advisers, Melissa Rubin and Jessica Close (formally Jessica Forstat!) will be there along with the Kiwanis Advisor, Debbie McNulty, to promote the club and recruit new members.   

 
KEY CLUB News
Several community service opportunities are coming up for the Key Club members-

* Saturday, Sept 25th - Manatee Glens Walk-for-Life event
* Saturday, Sept 25th - Children's Summit (Manatee County Civic Center)
* Friday, Oct. 29th - Agricultural Museum's October Celebration  5:30-9pm

 
INTERCLUB News

A decision has been made!  We will interclub at the Lakewood Ranch Club on Tuesday, Aug 17th.  They meet at the Polo Grill in LWR Main Street shopping center at NOON.  So far Brian, Candi, Mary, Peter R. and Deb are signed up to attend.  A representative from the GWIZ Children's Museum will be there as their speaker.

 

K-Kids News
PROGRAMS/SPEAKERS News 
 
* Aug 13- Peter Ruscoe to speak about "What is Kiwanis"
* Aug 20- Palmetto Post Office

* Aug 27- To be announced

* Sept 3 - none scheduled
 
Please see Kevin Geisler if you have ideas on programs or speakers.
  
UPCOMING EVENTS- Mark your calendars!

With the start of the 2010-2011 school year just around the corner, things are going to get busy.  Be sure to keep an eye on our Upcoming Events for updates.

* Thursday, August 12th - Business Partnership Awards Breakfast, 7:30-9am, Freedom Village Auditorium, 6501 17th Ave W
* Saturday, August 21st - Hawk Pride Day at Buffalo Creek Middle School
* Saturday, Sept 25th - Manatee Glens Walk-for-Life event

* Saturday, Sept 25th - Children's Summit, 9-2pm, Civic Center
* Tuesday, Oct 5th - Annual Banquet, Mangrove Grill 7pm
* Friday, Oct. 29th - Agricultural Museum's October Celebration (Haunted House!)  5:30-9pm 
 

PAST EVENTS- 
None to report this week
 
PROGRAM/SPEAKER 
No speaker this week.  We spent the time welcoming Candi into our club.  She is an official member now! 
 
CLOSING REMARKS
 
It is almost time for our annual Awards Banquet.  Please me know if there is someone in our club that you feel is deserving of a special award.  We want to make sure everyone is recognized for their accomplishments. 

 

Please note that my ever-faithful secretary, Mary, and I will not be at the Aug 27th meeting. We will be attending the Florida District Convention in Orlando. President-Elect, Kevin Geisler, will run the meeting and next year's Vice President, Peter Ruscoe, will take Mary's place as secretary for the day.
 
  
Until next week,
Debbie McNulty- president