Kiwanis Club of Pineville-South Meck

Club Meeting of February 20, 2002

Mar 05, 2002

Next meeting program by: Beth Bass, Principal at Pineville Elementary School, "Character Education."

Programs for next 4 weeks:

March 6 - Molly Hedrick, Charlotte Convention and Visitors Bureau

March 13 - Rob Merchant, Pineville Police Captain - Terrorism in a Post 9-11 Era

March 20 - Denise Altman, "Talking to Teens"

March 27 - Kevin McCoy, Crop Walk

Announcements:

Tara wins the raffle jackpot!

If you have not paid your 1st quarter dues, which were due January 1, please bring check on Wednesday or mail to club address, payable to Kiwanis. You may be at risk being dropped from our rolls.

Member News:

Personals: Happy Birthday, Ruth! Jeanne is due with a baby girl on March 17th. Lee Davis has resigned as a member of our club due to the fact he is now working as head pastor of a church in Monroe. He wishes our club the best, thanks us for the experience and is keeping us in his prayers. Ron is celebrating 33 years of marriage with his wife.

Sponsored Youth & Youth Services:

Terrific Kids Awards Ceremony at Sterling Elementary, Feb. 28th, 9:00am.

Waddell High Key Club Charter Program was a huge success. 22 new Key Club members were inducted. 2 High School Faculty advisors were recognized. Harvey, Peter, Rosie, Tara were present to share this special occasion. We thank Chris Orr, former Key Club member from the oldest Key Club in the World - Anaconda, north of Seattle for his message of inspiration.

Current Projects:

All Community Service Books must be sold or returned by Wednesday, Feb. 27th. If you have leftover books, consider buying them and reselling them later.

Reports:

Next Board meeting at: Feb. 27th, 8:35am after the regular meeting.

Last week's meeting:

Speakers and Comments:

Tara Goodfellow and Joe Davis of the Art Institute of Charlotte provided us with information on this "new" college in Charlotte. Formerly the American Business and Fashion Institute, the Art Institute has 24 different schools all across the country. It is listed on the NY stock exchange. The Charlotte school has a day and evening school with students from 17 states and 5 countries. The "creative side" is emphasized with curricula such as graphic design, fashion marketing and a future culinary school. Feb. 28th there will be an Artist Reception (the artist is Rod Wimer whose work is on display in gallery area) from 5:30-7:00pm. Everyone is welcome. Address is 2110 Water Ridge Pky.

Visiting Kiwanians/guests: Martina, guest of Etta.