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On May 25th and 26th the Kiwanis Club of Blue Ridge hosted the North Georgia Gun Show at the Kiwanis fairgrounds. More than 1500 people checked out over 30 vendors who offered new, used, and antique guns, along with ammunition, accessories, and even some old coins and Civil War [...]
Buzz 4/16/13 Vol. 170 Div. 10 This week: This week Kathy Henson and Amy Washuta from DFACs spoke about the real need for foster homes in Fannin County as there are only 6 foster families in the entire county. They have an especially great need for emergency and short term placement, siblings groups [...]
Buzz 3/25/13 Vol. 169 Div. 10 This Week: Congressman Doug Collins, our Representative from the 9th District, was Steven Miracle’s guest speaker this week. Mr. Collins gave us an overview of major issues that the House is dealing with this session. A strong supporter of Second Amendment rights, Mr. Collins is seeking [...]
STAR Student: The Student Teacher Achievement Recognition 2013 Region 2 meeting was Tuesday night, 3/19/13. Will Patterson, STAR Student from Fannin County, and Donna Ladd, Star Teacher represented Fannin County well! We are proud to have them in our community. For more information go to http://www.blueridgekiwanis.org/star-student/
Buzz 2/25/13 Vol. 168 Div. 10 This week: Norman had the program this week. Our speaker is an old friend of Norman’s, Raland Patterson. After serving 22 years in the military and enjoying a second career in the financial services industry, Mr. Patterson retired to Blue Ridge to start a third career [...]
BUZZ 2/8/13 vol. 167 Div. 10 This Week: This week was a board meeting so there was no program. Next Week: Next week’s meeting is our annual STAR student meeting. It will be at 7pm at the Circle J. Please try to attend as we need a good turnout to support these bright students. [...]
Buzz 11/5/12 Vol. 166 Div. 10 This week: This week was a board meeting. Norman’s first treasurer’s report was approved! Thanks Norman for taking over this responsibillity! Next week: Both new surgeons, Dr Bloch and Dr. Thompson, will speak to the club and answer questions. Bingo: Last week made $1458. This week is [...]
Buzz 10/22/12 Vol. 165 Div. 10 This Week: Stan provided the program this week. Eddie White, executive director of Habitat for Humanity, spoke to the club about several exciting new programs. Not only does H4H continue to build houses for families in need, but they also have started “Brush with Kindness” which helps [...]
Buzz 10/1/12 Vol. 164 Div. 10 This Week: This week was a board meeting and Ken was lucky enough to give his last treasurer report. Jill brought two “key clubbers” to our meeting. Thanks Jill for doing such a good job with the Key Club! Last Week: Last week was our annual Installation [...]
Buzz 8/28/12 Vol. 163 Div. 11 This Week: This week’s program was an introduction to our newest physician, Dr. Dillon Miller. Dr. Miller spoke to the club about his background experience, growing up in Texas and how/why he came to be in Blue Ridge. Let’s just say…we owe his wife a favor as it seems [...]