Newly inducted officers and board members of the Kiwanis Club
of Richmond are: Front row (l. To r.) David Harkleroad,
president; Dr. Kim Naugle, immediate past president; and
Elizabeth Robinson, board member for 2006-2008. Back row
(l. To r.) Danny Damrel, secretary; Jack Taylor
, board member for 2006-2008; Adam Poff, Vice President/President-Elect;
Elbert Hudson, Treasurer; and Dr. Glen Kleine, board
member for 2005-2007.
Board members not available for the photograph were: Brenda
Blankenship for 2005-2007, Dr. Chris Boni for 2006-2008,
Wayne Short for 2005-2007 and Dr. Morris Taylor for
2005-2007.
The Richmond Kiwans officers and board members were inducted at a joint meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Richmond and the Kiwanis Club of Irvine Ravenna. Inducting the leadership of the Richmond Kiwanis Club was Rebecca Werner, the Lieutenant Governor of District 9 of the Kentucky Tennessee District of Kiwanis International.
November 1-30:
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Kiwanis Family Month This event is a time for each
Service Leadership Program and the Kiwanis International Foundation
to promote Kiwanis-club involvement. During this month, the foundation
launches its Annual Club Gift Campaign, and it allows Service
Leadership Program clubsKiwajunior, Circle K, Key Club, Builders
Club, and K-Kidsto establish special programs or projects
with the new administration of their Kiwanis clubs.
·
Aviation History Month Anniversary of aeronautical
experiments in November 1782 by Joseph Michel Montgolfier and
Jacques Etienne Montgolfier, brothers living at Annonay, France.
The brothers experimented with filling paper and fabric bats with
smoke and hot air, leading to the invention of the hot air balloon,
man's first flight, and the entire science of aviation and flight.
·
American Diabetes Month American Diabetes Month is
designed to communicate the seriousness of diabetes and the importance
of proper diabetes control and treatment to those diagnosed with
the disease and their families. For information, contact: American
Diabetes Association at 800-DIABETES.
·
Family Stories Month November starts out with crisper
weather and ends with the gathering of family and friends around
the table, which makes November the perfect month to start telling
and saving family stories. For information: Scrapbook Storytelling,
3460 Hampton Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri 63139; phone, 314-353-6100
·
I am so Thankful Month This month is dedicated to
giving thanks and counting your blessings daily. Share with others
the things for which you are thankful. For information: Nancy
J. Lewis, PO Box 342, Fayetteville, Georgia 30214; phone,
404-559-7614
·
National Alzheimers Disease Month To increase awareness
of Alzheimer's disease and what the Alzheimer's Association is
doing to advance research and help patients, their families, and
their caregivers. For information: Alzheimer's Association,
Nicolle Heller, 919 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1100, Chicago, Illinois
60611; phone, 800-272-3900 or 312-335-4037
·
Peanut Butter Lovers Month Celebration of America's
favorite food and number one sandwich. For information: Peanut
Advisory Board, 1025 Sugar Pike Way, Canton, Georgia 30115
November 1
·
European Union Anniversary The Maastricht Treaty
went into effect this day, formally establishing the European
Union. The treaty was drafted in 1991. By 1993, 12 nations had
ratified it. In 1995, three more nations ratified the treaty.
The European Union grew out of the European Economic Community
which was established in 1958.
·
National Family Literacy Day Family literacy programs
bring parents and children together in the classroom to learn
and support each other in efforts to further their education and
improve their life skills. For information: National Center
for Family Literacy, 325 W. Main Street, Suite 200, Louisville,
Kentucky 40202; phone, 502-584-1133 or 877-FAMLIT1
November 8
·
National Parents as Teachers Day To pay tribute to
the more than 2,600 Parents as Teachers programs located in 50
states and six countries. These programs give parents support
and guidance to be their children's best first teacher in the
critical early years. For information: Parents as Teachers
National Center, 10176 Corporate Square Drive, Suite 230,
St. Louis, Missouri 63132; phone, 314-432-4330
November 20
·
National Great American Smokeout Day A day observed
annually to celebrate smoke-free environments. For information:
American Cancer Society, Corporate Communications Department,
1599 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30329; phone, 404-329-5724.
November 21 - 27
·
National Adoption Week To commemorate the success
of three kinds of adoption-infant, special needs, and intercountry-through
a variety of special events. For information: National Council
for Adoption, 1930 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009;
phone: 202-328-1200
