Kiwanis meeting of October 26th, 2022

Todays guest was also our speaker. It was Jamie Paxton from LITTLE BLESSINGS
Ashleigh Glass had her 2nd reading for membership today
The bowling team took 7 points this week
Birthdays this week were Dale Lockwood
Club Anniversaries this week were Jim Jacobs
Tom Gerweck sold candy bars for the Monroe Junior High
Karen Lemerand reported on the Kiwanis Lottery ticket stuffing last night that went well. Tickets will be passed out next week
The Poinsettia sale is going to happen. Deb will get out a price sheet to all members
Doug Kuras reminded everyone about the drive for the Humane Society and Animal Control. A list of items needed will be sent out
The Mayor has reached out to Dale Stringham about volunteers for the Tree Lighting event in November
December 10th is the Salvation Army Bell Ringing day for us
A card was sent around for Dick Sager who had knee replacement surgery
The next Board Meeting is on November 8th at noon
AT THIS TIME OF THE YEAR WE NEED ALL MEMBERS ON BOARD FOR TICKET SALES,POINSETTIA SALES,IDA LIGHT PARADE AND SALVATION ARMY BELL RINGING. SO WE MAY CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY WE NEED MONIES FROM OUR FUNRAISERS. FOR THE NEW MEMBERS THIS IS WHAT MAKES THIS CLUB SO SPECIAL. WHEN WE WORK TOGETHER GREAT THINGS HAPPEN.
Jamie Paxton from Little Blessings was our guest speaker today.She is the Founder and Director of Little Blessings.
She is a 25 year Veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
Little Blessings help Veterans and their families transition successfully to civilian life utilizing the healing power of Equine-assisted services,wellness programs and community integration
Since 2019 they have helped 500 veterans through the program