President Rachel Toomey led our group today. President Rachel asked Todd Adams if he would do the invocation. President Rachel asked Tom Thornquist to lead us in the pledge. President Rachel asked for a volunteer to lead us in song. Todd Adams picked, Kiwanis Gang Song.
All our snowbirds have flown North for the Summer and we await their return this coming Fall.
Mentoring at Cypress Lake Middle School (CLMS) is completed for this school year. If anyone has an interest in participating in this program in the next school year, please see either Todd Adams or Steve Hess for further information.
The Builders Club will be idle until next school year. For further information on working with the Builders Club, please contact Todd Adams.
Next Inter-Club will be this Thursday, July 29th with the Estero Gulfcoast Club. They meet 8AM at Beef O'Bradys near the Miromar Mall. With this Inter-Club, we will have visited all the clubs in Div 19 with 100% participation. Congrats to all!
President Rachel and Kim Barrera have proposed a August project of collecting school supplies to be distributed where needed. A list of items required is being circulated. Please bring your items to our next meeting, Tuesday, August 3rd so we can complete our backpacks.
Megan Marquardt will be gathering information for an August Service Project which will involve starting the BUG Program and/or K-Kids at Allen Park Elementary. Details to follow.
Past Lt Gov Kathy Woolston is putting together a Miami Dolphin road trip for Sunday, December 19th against the Buffalo Bills. Ticket price is $45.00 which includes game ticket, Kiwanis T-shirt, hotdog & drink. Kathy is still working on the transportation and its cost. Further details to follow.
Div 19 is looking into doing a Kiwanis night at the Everblades on Friday, Jan 21, 2010. Further details to follow.
The Harry Chapin Food Bank is in need of volunteers M-F to help sort and pack donated food for distribution. Shifts are from 9 - Noon and 1-4PM.
The LaBelle Kiwanis Club has changed their meeting location to Beef O' Brady's as of June 1st. Beef O' Brady's address is 197 State Road 80 which is approximately one mile east of Flora and Ella's restaurant on the right hand side.
President Rachel would like us to assist the organization, Supporting Independent Young Adults, by making up buckets with cleaning supplies. This organization helps foster kids who are aging out of the system. Rachel felt this would be one less thing that these individuals would have to worry about. This will be an ongoing project. Below is a list of the items needed, please choose an item(s) and bring it to our upcoming meetings. We are ready to complete our next 5 buckets by Tuesday, August 10th. Thanks to everyone who participated on the first 5!!!
| ITEMS | NAME |
| Bucket | Todd |
| Glass Cleaner (i.e. Windex) | Rachel & Matt |
| Bathroom Tub/Sink Cleaner (i.e. Comet or Scrubbing Bubbles) | Rachel & Matt |
| Floor Cleaner (i.e. Pine Sol) | Kim B |
| Dusting Spray (i.e. Pledge) | Todd |
| Paper Towels | Steve H |
| Box of Latex Gloves | Rachel & Matt |
| Bleach Spray | Todd |
| Toilet Cleaner | Steve H |
| Toilet Brush | Steve H |
| Dusting Cloths/Rags | Megan M |
| Broom with Dust Pan | Kim B |
| Other: Plunger | Everett S |
| Other: Swifter & wet wipes | Todd |
| Other: Dish Soap | Kim B |
| Other: Cleaning spray (i.e. Formula 409) | Rachel & Matt |
| PLEASE PURCHASE FIVE (5) OF THE ITEM(S) YOU SIGN UP FOR. |
Everett Shell donned the Sheriff's hat today. Sheriff Everett started with his own dollar saying he was happy because it is Tuesday. Kim Barrera placed in her dollar for good friends and family. Megan Marquardt placed in her dollars for braces for one daughter and a tooth extraction for another. Steve Hess placed in a sad dollar for a double ear infection for his granddaughter. Rachel Toomey placed in her dollar asking everyone to keep George Myers in our thoughts and prayers with the passing of sister. Tom Thornquist placed in his dollar saying he was happy to be here. Todd Adams placed in a sad dollar for the boys being out of town visiting great-grandma and happy dollar for t-shirt quilts for the boys finally are completed and ready to be picked up. Terry Luster placed in his dollar saying he was glad to visit our group. Max Hackenyos and Ahmad Kareh both placed in their respective dollars saying they were happy to be here.
The winner of our 50/50 drawings today was Todd Adams.
Inspirational Thought: The world hasn't yet been inherited by the meek, but it is sure being supported by a lot of them.
Kiwanis Education: Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers committed to changing the world one child and one community at a time.
Here is an internet tidbit.
Late Arrival
One golfer asked his friend, "Why are you so late in arriving for your tee
time?"
His friend replied, "It's Sunday. I had to toss a coin between going to church
or playing golf."
"Yes," continued the friend, "but that stills doesn't tell me why you are so
late."
"Well," said the fellow, "It took over 25 tosses to get it right!"
UPCOMING EVENTS:
August 26 - 29, 2010, Florida District Convention, Renaissance Orlando Resort at Sea World