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 The Kiwanis Club of Blue Ridge, GA is a community service club comprised of local business leaders and community residents who share good fellowship, build enduring friendships, and help local organizations and individuals with community service projects and fundraising events.
Through Kiwanis membership, communities are improved, friendships are built, leadership skills are developed, and business contacts are made. Most importantly, the lives of children around the world are changed for the better. |
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Written by Sharon McFarland
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Benny Long, transportation director of Fannin County, was our speaker. Benny talked about school and bus safety as well as the process of becoming a driver.
Next week is a board meeting with Jackie Seger.
Birthdays this week: Steve Eaton 3/1; Ken Williams 3/1.
Kiwanis Anniversaries: Brad Rose 3/1.
50/50: CJ’s number was drawn and he (along with Kevin) won the $723 jackpot! Congrats!
Notes: We will begin reading to kindergarten students at Blue Ridge Elementary School starting next week. Reading days will be Thursdays from 2-3pm. A sign up sheet was passed around and only 5 members volunteered! Please let us know if you can spare an hour for our little ones.
Did you Know?
· A duck’s quack doesn’t echo and no one knows why.
· The only 15 letter word that can be spelled without repeating a letter is uncopyrightable.
· Cats have over 100 vocal sounds, while dogs only have about 10.
· Pinocchio is Italian for pine head.
· In every episode of Seinfeld, there is a Superman somewhere.
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Written by Sharon McFarland
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This week’s meeting was our STAR banquet. This year’s Fannin County STAR student is Allison Wood. She is the daughter of Steve and Patsy Wood. Steve was our 1981 STAR Student, so they are keeping the tradition in the family. Allison is a very sweet, bright student that plans on attending UGA. She wants to become a history teacher. Allison will compete for the region in March. Good luck Allison! Allison chose Melissa Terry as her STAR teacher. Mrs. Terry has been Allison’s art teacher for several years. Allison describes Melissa as much more than a teacher, but also as a mentor and friend. We are very fortunate to have both Allison and Melissa in our community! A special thanks to Mr. Wilbanks, Principal, and Jennifer Walker, counselor, for attending the event. It is very nice to see such support for this year’s “STAR’s”! Bingo: Bingo has been doing very well with the benefit bingo for the humane society making $1,493 last week! Thanks to the members that worked! This week is the McConnell team. Gale Mercer will be speaking tomorrow at 9am at L L Beanery about heart health. The event is free, so try to come to an informative meeting! |
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