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A Sports League Making Miracles

Monday Morning

There were 14 members plus one guest at Monday’s meeting. Steve Arnold was our guest speaker. John did the grace. Charlene had the humor. Happy bucks from John to welcome Jackie back. Charlene had a happy buck for her great trip out East. Harry and Marlin reminded everyone to sell tickets. We have plenty of tickets and posters. Sharon was winner and loser. She drew the King of Hearts. There are still 30 cards with a pot of $235.00.  Remember that we have a Kiwanis web page and Facebook. If you are on Facebook, you can like our page.

Mike Arnold, The Miracle League

The Miracle League is an organized baseball league for children ages 4 – 19 with physical and/or cognitive disabilities. The rubberized surface of Miracle League fields accommodates the use of wheelchair and other assistive devices to increase mobility and safety. Plans are in the making to build the field and a universal playground on Plamore Park in Fond du Lac. The city has approved the project in 2017 with a total cost of one million dollars. They have raised $270,000 with a starting date of 2020. Brooke Industries is the lead organization. They will have their own board of directors. The league games will last about eight weeks. The playground will be open all year round. There about 2,500 individuals in the area eligible to play in the league. We donated $5,000 to Miracle League.

What Are You Doing to Feed Fond du Lac County?

Monday Morning

There were 12 members plus two guests Sylvia and Jeff Reed were here from Fondy Food Pantry. Mark Luttenberger and Gary Miller were our greeters. Jackie had grace.  Charlene had humor. John had a happy buck for donation to Fondy Food Pantry. Gary Miller has rescheduled the BBBS Golfing for May 6th. The Bob Last Golf Outing is May 18th. We will have an interclub with the Noon Club on April 24th at Fat Joes. Four members, Vickie, Jan, Mark and Gary Miller did an interclub with the North Fond du Lac Key club. United Singers will have a concert May 1st at Sacred Heart. Date change – June Board Meeting is June 18th. Sign up Monday to help the Fondy Food Pantry sort on May 12th. Jackie was the winner and loser.  She drew the nine of hearts. There are now 43 cards left and a pot of $65.00. Remember that we have a Kiwanis web page and Facebook. If you are on Facebook, you can like our page.

Fondy Food Pantry

Members voted on the Annual Election last Thursday and Monday. Because of the snow on Monday, all missing members were emailed a ballot. We need all ballots back by Monday. Charlene will announce the results Monday. Sylvia Reed, board member gave us an update on the new Fondy Food Pantry at the old Shakey’s Pizza next to the Holiday Inn. They hope to be in by May 10th. We volunteered to help them sort food from the Post Office on May 12th. They are painting this weekend. If you can help this weekend or any time before May 10th , email the President. If you wish to volunteer for the new store, use our contact form to request information/applications.

What Can You Do to Empower Fond du Lac Women?

 

Monday Morning

There were 15 members plus one guest, Lori Namur at our Monday meeting. Dave Krug was our greeter. Dan had grace.  Charlene had humor.  Gary, Bonnie, Pete, Dan, Glen and John had  happy bucks. Boys/Girls Club have their annual fund raiser “Reach for the Stars” February 9th at Holiday Inn. John was our winner and loser. He drew the seven clubs. There are 41 cards left and a pot of $175.00. Remember that we have a Kiwanis web page and Facebook. If you are on Facebook, you can like our page.

Fond du Lac Area Women’s Fund, Lori Namur

Bonnie presented a $200 check to Lori Namur, executive director of the Woman’s Fund. The Women’s Fund has been promoting positive change in the lives of Fond du lac area women and girls since 2004. Fond du lac says “No More” is their current initiative, addressing the issue of violence against women and children in our area. They work with the police departments, ASTOP, Solution Center, Agnesian Domestic Violence department to achieve this goal. This is a three year focus. Year one is community awareness and engagement. Year two is to actively engage men and boys in outreach strategy. Year three is to educate the community on the dynamics of healthy relationships. Help them take a stand for “No More.” To help, there will be a bystander training this fall. To fund these activities, they host Power of Purse fund raiser. They have donated over $190.000 since 2004. For more information or to volunteer go to www.fdlwomensfund.com