Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, we will not be meeting this Friday, November 29.  Go Christmas shopping instead!

Shari Graham & Hen Henderlite shared insights into the 'Tis the Season Spectacular parade to take place this Wednesday, November 27 beginning at 3:00pm downtown.   There will be 134 entries, with lots of bands, horses, dinosaurs and even bagpipes. The event has expenses of almost $50K annually, but sponsors have been generous in their support. Shari & Hen have coordinated the parade for the past seven years, but will turn over the reins to some younger folks next year. The parade will be carried live on local radio and tv, as well as available on YouTube afterwards.  Following the parade there will be a tree lighting and other festivities at Bell Tower Green. 

 

It was also Endowment Fund Day where we asked members to donate to the principal in our Charitable Endowment Fund.  Rick Eldridge, Club Treasurer, discussed the Endowment and recognized the current eleven Charles W. Armstrong Fellows of the Fund.  As of last Friday, we have received $1,525.00 in new contributions from 15 members.  Members who have not contributed can mail a check to our PO Box 182, or bring a donation to our December 6 meeting. 

 

Amy Vestal's son, Ethan, was a guest.  Bob Setzer won the door prize.   Antonio Cervantes won the chance to draw the Joker in the 50/50 Drawing, but chose the 4 of Clubs instead.  The pot now stands at $475.50. 

Jerry Lawson had a birthday this past Sunday.  Fred Dixon has one November 27.  Upcoming anniversaries include Jim & Linda Freeman on November 28; Todd & Tracy Hildebran on November 30; and Richard & Melissa Yates on December 2.

 

Dick Franklin is reportedly doing better each day.  He hopes to join us again soon.  Tim Norris welcomed a grandchild on November 21. Nan Zimmerman is going on a trip to Australia and New Zealand. 

Our program on Friday, December 6 will be brought by the Catawba College Choir.

 

 

Our Club is asked to provide 3-4 volunteers for the Three Wide Community Event at the Civic  Center on Martin L. King Blvd. The date is December 3 from 3:45 - 6:00.  The task is to set up tables. Please contact Glenn Taylor to sign up. 

 

Our Club will also  help with the annual Three Wide Foundation Holiday Dinner on Thursday, December 12. This event is a First Presbyterian Church.  More information to follow.  

 

Our program on Friday, December 13 will be given by David Whisenant on his new book, Chasing the Story.

 

Salvation Army Bell Ringing at Belk's is scheduled for Saturday, December 14.   Sign up on  the Club Runner app.

 

We will have our Christmas Party at our meeting on Friday, December 20.

 

There will be no meetings Fridays, December 27 and January 3.

 

Dates for your 2025 Calendar:

Friday & Saturday, March 28 & 29 - Annual Kiwanis Pancake Festival

Saturday, June 7 - Annual Kiwanis Family Picnic

Thursday, September 25 - End of Kiwanis Year Banquet