Richmond Kiwanis Club

June, 2004 Newsletter

Meetings Tuesday - Noon - Banana's Restaurant

June 1st
Scholarship Winners
Annie Kipp, Lesley Carr and Alicia Turner

June 1st - 6:30 p.m.
Board of Director's Meeting
Craft Noble and Company, PLLC

June 8
Trooper Island
Trooper Chris Lanham will speak to us about the upcoming Trooper Island program.

June 15
Kenny Davis, Olympian
Will discuss his participation on the U.S. Olympic Basketball Team in the Munich games.

June 22
Bi-Monthly Planning Session and Club
Focus on golf scramble)

June 25-29, 2004
Kiwanis International Convention - St. Louis

June 29
Florence Tandy, Director of Development for Pattie A. Clay Hospital
History and future of Pattie A. Clay Hospital

Kleine Wins 2003 Kiwanis International Photo Contest

Glen Kleine, Lt. Gov of Division 9 and former president of the Kiwanis Club of Richmond, was the grand prize winner of the Kiwanis International Photo Contest and received the above certificate signed by Jack Brockley, Managing Editor of Kiwanis Magazine and Director of Publications and Eyjolfur Sigurdsson, Executive Director of Kiwanis International.

Kleine submitted six photos taken of Richmond Kiwanis related activites throughout the year. He thought a photo of one of the club members wearing the bright yellow Richmond Kiwanis t shirts might be singled out for some recognition because of its publicity value for Kiwanis. He thought the photo of club president Piddle Johnson doing face painting at the YMCA/Kiwanis Fall Festival might be in the running. Instead, he was surprized to find that a photo of the grandson of long-time Richmond Club secretary, Danny Damrell, was singled out for distinction.

Brockley wrote to Kleine, "Congratulations! Enclosed you will find your certificate where we officially recognize you as the Grand Prise and 1st Place Winner of the 2003 KIWANIS Magazine Photo Contest. ... On behalf of Kiwanis International I wish to thank you for participating on the KIWANIS Photo Contest. It is an honor for us to publish his photo in the June/July 2004 KIWANIS Issue."

Mac Wall of KET Speaks to Richmond Kiwanis Club

Mac Wall, CEO and Executive Director of the Kentucky Educational Television told Kiwanians about the impact of television on the lives of everyone in the commonwealth. He also discussed the future of television and the changes it will have. He noted that Congress has approved moving it from its present spectrum to an area of the spectrum more useful to digital television. (Click here for more information about KET and Digital Television). He indicated that the area of the spectrum assigned (represented by a clear tube), would either accomodate the red block which represented HDTV or it could accompdate four times as much traditional content provided by KET plus specialized medical and other content . KET currently operates16 analog and 16 digital transmitters across the state. Incidentally, Mac said he learned about service as a member of Circle K. You may reach Mac at mwall@ket.org.

Parks and Recreation Program Director Tells of 2004 Programs

Erin Rosacker, Program Coordinator for the Richmond Department of Parks and Recreation, recently spoke to the Kiwanis Club of Richmond describing the various activities to be provided by the department during the summer and fall. She also described the new facilities currently under construction including the Phillis Adams Little League Ballfield. Adams, a Richmond Kiwanian, is the long-time committee chair of the Richmond Little League.

Following is a listing of the Parks and Recreation program for the 2004 summer and fall:

May 31 - 7:15 a.m.
Memorial Day 5-K Race - $15
Cumberland Valley Bank

June 1 - 7:00 p.m.
Juggerernaut Jug Band - Free Concert
Irvine-McDowell Park
Rain Site: Richmond Area Arts Council, 299 West Water Street - 7:30 p.m.

June 5 - 6
Special Olympics
Eastern Kentucky University

June 6 - 8:30 a.m. Registration
Kids Fishing Derby - Free
Bring your own fishing gear.
Lake Reba

June 7-18
Summer Fun Adventure Camp
For Children ages 6 to 9 - Maximum of 30 children. Phone 859-623-8753 to find out details on registration of children. Birth certificate required at time of registration.

July 9 - 11 - TBA
Daniel Boone Classic - TBA
Lake Reba

June 11 - 7:00 p.m.
U.S. Air Force Band of Flight - Free Concert
Ravine - Eastern Kentucky University
Rain Site: Gifford Theater - EKU

June 15 - 7:00 p.m.
Zoe Speaks - Free Concert
Irvine-McDowell Park
Rain Site: Richmond Area Arts Council, 299 West Water Street - 7:30 p.m.

June 18 - Dusk
Screen on the Green - Free Movie
Roy Kidd Stadium
Eastern Kentucky University
Call 623-555 ext 13 to find out which film is showing.

June 25 - Dusk
Screen on the Green - Free Movie
Roy Kidd Stadium
Eastern Kentucky University
Call 623-555 ext 13 to find out which film is showing.

June 28 - July 9
Summer Fun Adventure Camp
For Children ages 10 to12 - Maximum of 30 children. Phone 859-623-8753 to find out details on registration of children. Birth certificate required at time of registration.

June 29 - 7:00 p.m.
Jay Flippen/Gordon Towell - Free Concert
Irvine-McDowell Park
Rain Site: Richmond Area Arts Council, 299 West Water Street - 7:30 p.m.

July 1 (Thursdays in July) - 10"00 to 11:00 a.m.
Activities for Special Needs Kids
Arts and Crafts, Games and Activities, Water Games and More.
Phone 859-623-8753 to find out details on registration.

July 4
July 4th Festival and Fireworks - Free Concerts
4:00 p.m. - Vendors Open
5:00 p.m. - Stage Entertainment
10:00 p.m. - Fireworks
Call 626-8474 for information.
Lake Reba

July 8 (Thursdays in July) - 10"00 to 11:00 a.m.
Activities for Special Needs Kids
Arts and Crafts, Games and Activities, Water Games and More.
Phone 859-623-8753 to find out details on registration.

July 9 - Dusk
Screen on the Green - Free Movie
Roy Kidd Stadium
Eastern Kentucky University
Call 623-555 ext 13 to find out which film is showing.

July 12 - 23
Summer Fun Adventure Camp
For Children ages 6 to 9 - Maximum of 30 children. Phone 859-623-8753 to find out details on registration of children. Birth certificate required at time of registration.

July 13 - 7:00 p.m.
Rabbit Hash String Band - Free Concert
Irvine-McDowell Park
Rain Site: Richmond Area Arts Council, 299 West Water Street - 7:30 p.m.

July 14 - 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Reading is Fundamental Summer Festival - Free
Free books, activities, fun
Irvine-McDowell Park

July 15 (Thursdays in July) - 10"00 to 11:00 a.m.
Activities for Special Needs Kids
Arts and Crafts, Games and Activities, Water Games and More.
Phone 859-623-8753 to find out details on registration.

July 16 - Dusk
Screen on the Green - Free Movie
Roy Kidd Stadium
Eastern Kentucky University
Call 623-555 ext 13 to find out which film is showing.

July 27 - 7:00 p.m.
River City Drum Corps - Free Concert
Irvine-McDowell Park
Rain Site: Richmond Area Arts Council, 299 West Water Street - 7:30 p.m.

Mid July - 6:30 p.m.
Fall Softball Organizational Meeting - $250
Recreation Center

July 22 (Thursdays in July) - 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Activities for Special Needs Kids
Arts and Crafts, Games and Activities, Water Games and More.
Phone 859-623-8753 to find out details on registration.

July 29 (Thursdays in July) - 10"00 to 11:00 a.m.
Activities for Special Needs Kids
Arts and Crafts, Games and Activities, Water Games and More.
Phone 859-623-8753 to find out details on registration.

August 10 - 7:00 p.m.
Time Pieces - Free Concert
Irvine-McDowell Park
Rain Site: Richmond Area Arts Council, 299 West Water Street - 7:30 p.m.

August 24- 7:00 p.m.
Colonel's Choice Bnd - Free Concert
Irvine-McDowell Park
Rain Site: Richmond Area Arts Council, 299 West Water Street - 7:30 p.m.

Mid August - 6:30 p.m.
Fall Co Recreational Volleyball Organizational Meeting - $125
Recreational Center

Late August - TBA
Fall Softball Begins - TBA
Lake Reba

September 11-12 - 10:00 a.m. To 5:00 p.m.
Pottery Festival / Kid's Fest - Free
Irvine-McDowell Park

September 15 - 6:30 p.m.
Fall Co Recreational Volleyball Begins
Recreational Center

October TBA - 6:30 p.m.
Starlight Mile
Lake Reba

October 15-31 - Dusk
Haunted Forest - $6
Camp Catalpa

October 31 - 11:00 a.m.
Bo Bash - Free
Recreational Center

November 6 - TBA
Veteran's Day Parade - Free
Lancaster and Main Street

Mid November
Winter Basketball Organizational Meeting - TBA
Recreational Center

December 4 - 11 a.m
Christmas Parade / Craft Show
Richmond City Hall

December 1 - 15 - 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Santa Hotline and Santa Letter - $2
Madison County

Mid December - 6:30 p.m.
Co-Recreational Volleyball Organization Meeting
Recreation Center

Mid December
Winter Basketball Begins - TBA
Telford YMCA

December 14, 16 - 6 to 9 p.m.
Santa Express
City of Richmond

Richmond Kiwanis Donates $200 to Scouts

Beth Thompson, representing the Richmond Kiwanis Club, presented a $200 check to Ron Hamm, Senior District Executive for the Kit Carson District Bluegrass Council Boy Scouts Of America. This presentation was made at the Court of Honor for Richmond Troop 118 which meets at St. Mark's Church. This is part of the funds budgeted by the Richmond Kiwanis Club to support the Friends of Scouting campaign.

FROM THE KIWANIS ARCHIVES

Early in 1951, Chicago held a parade for retiring General Douglas MacArthur, and employees of Kiwanis International Headquarters (then located at 520 North Michigan Avenue) had a perfect view of the parade as it rolled southward, immediately in front of the McGraw-Hill building. Note the Kiwanis emblems in the windows behind the general's car. Many Kiwanians, including several from Canada, came to the office to get a good view.

Timely Speakers for June

June 1-30

Adopt-A-Shelter Cat Month-Promotes the adoption of cats from local shelters. ASPCA Public Affairs Dept., 212-876-7700

International People Skills Month-Encourages people to get a better job, improve the office atmosphere, and increase rapport with your family. How? By refining people skills and learning how to "de-puzzle" human behavior. Karla Brandau, President, People Skills International, 770-923-0883

Sports America Kids Month-Encourages the health and well-being of all America's children. Judith Natale, National Children & Family Awareness Council of America, 888-622-3375

June 1-7

International Volunteers Week-Honors men and women throughout the world who serve as volunteers, rendering valuable service without compensation to the communities in which they live, also honors nonprofit organizations dedicated to making the world a better place in which to live. For complete info, send $4 to Stanley Drake, president, International Society of Friendship and Goodwill, 8592 Roswell Rd, Ste. 434, Atlanta, GA 30350-1870

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