Archive
Buzz 12/06/11 Vol. 153 This week: This week was a board meeting. Next week: Next week is our annual Christmas Party. It will be held at the Blue Ridge Swim and Tennis Club. Social hour begins at 6pm with dinner at 7pm. The price is $15 for guests and $7.50 for seniors. We [...]
Buzz 11/30/11 Vol. 152 This Week: Sara Waterhouse and Susan Kiker brought this week’s speaker, Dr. Doroodchi, Fannin Regional Hospital’s new Orthopedics and Sports medicine doctor. Dr. Doroodchi spoke to the club about injury prevention and the importance of taking vitamin D, and afterward answered several questions. Dr. Doroodchi will certainly be a great asset to our community! [...]
Allow me to introduce the writer and creator of “The Buzz”, Sharon McFarland! ”The Buzz” is the Blue Ridge Kiwanis Club’s Official Newsletter. Thank you, Sharon, for all of your hard work- we appreciate you! Signed- The Club
Buzz 11/15/11: THIS WEEK: I’m not getting this website to cooperate today and will do what I can for a buzz this week. This week’s program was Mike Maginn and the speakers were Becky Housey and Ned Rand from the Toccoa River Water Coalition. This group’s goals include protecting the Toccoa River watershed, increasing public [...]
Buzz: Well folks, my computer crashed so I will only post a small sliver of the Buzz this week from a “borrowed” PC. This week’s speaker was Debra Raleigh RN. She spoke to the club about home health care and agencies. She explained what’s covered by Medicare/caid, who is covered and the advantages of certified [...]
Buzz 7/11/11 vol. 149 This week: This week was a board meeting so there was no program. Next week: Next week’s program is being provided by Cory Callihan. He says the program will be all about the Golden club and the upcoming trips and activities. Bingo: Bingo did very well last week! We [...]
Buzz 6/27/11 Vol. 148 This Week: Although we had a small crowd this week, we discussed several matters, most importantly, the importance of increasing membership. The membership committee will be meeting and discussing a couple of very good ideas brought up by members. We will go over these ideas at our next [...]
Buzz 6/20/11 Vol. 147 This Week: Instead of a program this week, we discussed preparations and planned for our Kiwanis 80th birthday party. We have decided to hold it on July 30th from 5-8pm at the United Community Bank Pavillion. More information to come… 50/50: John’s number was drawn for the 3rd week [...]
Buzz 6/14/11 vol. 146 This Week: We had an interclub at this week’s meeting. Members from the Ringgold club were presented with a check to help their community with the tornado damage. We are happy to be able to help our fellow Kiwanians! This week’s program was presented by C.J. He spoke to the [...]
Buzz 2/7/11 Vol. 145 This Week: This week was a board meeting. As you can see by the length of this Buzz, there were many items discussed! Next Week: Next week’s speaker will be Mark Henson, Fannin Co. School Superintendent. Bingo: Last week made $892. The super bingo was postponed to this [...]