Back to Home page NEWSLETTER Cedar Rapids Downtown Kiwanis Club Wednesday, April 23, 2008 The meeting was called to order by President Kelly Moore. 27 Members in attendance. Guests: None Birthdays: None Anniversaries: None Announcements: Foundation Board meeting 11:15 next Wednesday.
Byron Tabor reported success in organizing the Cedar Rapids EdgeWood (CREW) chapter of Kiwanis. He seeks a donation of $7.96 plus 20 cents bottle deposit from our own Janet Blackledge – something about a wine purchase. He invites all to the a charter party on June 5 to be held at the Hiawatha Community Center.
Ron Sunderman continues to collect old mobile phones.
There’s a Kiwanis State Golf Tournament in Adel on June 9.
The annual Skip-A-Meal fundraiser is ongoing. Happy Bucks: Dan Breitbach expressed happiness over seeing his folks again. Joe Nolte put in his last happy dollar as he moves to the Des Moines area after his latest career change; John Schweitzer talked about another free concert at Camp Courageous on April 27; Jim Platt was pleased with his new car. Speaker: Program Overview: Tina Herring of the Mission of Hope spoke about their facility across from the First Avenue Hy-Vee, and their services to the community homeless and needy. They provide up to 1260 individuals each month, providing four meals per week. Their beautifully renovated 100-year plus home, remodeled by the Cedar Rapids Home Builder’s Association, is now a full service shelter. They accept clients who have been drinking – one of the few in town In order to help modify unhealthy behavior, there is a 6 PM curfew. They experience 272 intakes a year, male and female. Most are former offenders on release of one type or another. They are available 24/7 as a shelter. More information is available at www.missionofhope.org
Upcoming Program: Aaron Green, Cedar Rapids Community School District Word for the day: None – D .Grimm’s in ND Submitted: Chuck Wehage | 