Monday Morning

There were 17 members at our Monday meeting plus one guest. Our guest, Nicole Johnson, executive director of Solutions Center was here for a check presentation and our speaker.  Sharon had the grace. Steve had rumor? Marlin reported that we sold twenty three more tickets than last year. Marlin, Harry and John thanked the club, Trinity Baptist, and Key club for all their help. Chris drew the ten of spades and won $10 dollars.  Rules of the game; draw a 5 or 10 and win that amount. Draw the Queen of Hearts and win 50% of the pot. Visitors can only win $25. We have 49 cards, 7 winners and a pot of $8. Dawn is looking for volunteers for an interclub to the Evening Club on Oct, 5th. Their guest speaker is Mrs. Wisconsin. They meet at Fat Joes. Side note – Del is at home and loves visitors.  Sharon will be our representative for the Boys and Girls Club on October 12th.  Remember that we have a Kiwanis web page and Facebook. If you are on Facebook, like our page.  We have a projector for our speakers; please contact Dawn if you need it. Speaking of programs for the future, get information to Jackie or myself. Member names are being added under Programs for your future dates.

Nicole Johnson – Solutions Center

Nicole Johnson, executive director of Solutions Center came for the check presentation. Steve Millin presented Nicole with a $5,000 check to be used to remodel their kitchen at the women’s center. At the present time they have four shelters. The women’s center combines homeless and domestic violence. They have a men’s shelter, family shelter and the warming shelter. Salvation Army is taking over the warning shelter. The new location is not available at this time. The also run Outreach Programs and legal advocacy programs.