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President's Letter
 Although
the date above is June, 2010, as this is written it is
still May of this year, 2010.
The early drafting of this epistle is
dictated by the calendar and medical condition of the
people who help produce it. By the time you read this,
we will have aided in the formal education of young
folks in Williamson County and the informal education of
the countless young folks we encounter throughout the
year.
We have opportunities to show through
our actions how we have worked to leave our community
and country a much better locale than we found. What
have you done in this regard???? We have many
opportunities to live up to the Kiwanis challenge to
..”change the world one community and one child at a
time”. This “change” should not be construed to refer to
any political statement. Kiwanis intends to provide the
opportunity to children world-wide to be engaged
citizens of their town, city, country and the world.
How can we contribute to the efforts
to make Kiwanis a more effective force? Look at your
experience throughout life and see how that can help the
children of Williamson County.
Can you aid a struggling child in Math, English, Civics,
Sports, or another very worth-while endeavor. Remember –
we don’t just provide $$$, we contribute our talents.
In accordance with our recent history
this will be the last Newsletter until August of this
year. This doesn’t mean Kiwanis is taking a break but we
all need a chance to take a breath. Between now and
August your Club will be represented at the Kiwanis
International Convention where several important changes
to Kiwanis International Rules & Regulations will be
considered. Rest assured that the direction of your
Board of Directors will be will be followed for the
benefit of the group.
To those who are traveling in the
near future – Go with our best wishes and we look
forward to your safe return. To those who remain in
Sun City, Texas (otherwise known as Paradise)
– Stay as cool as possible.
John Hopper
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Comments from the
President-Elect
 The
month of June will be an exciting one for Kiwanians all over
the world.
The
Kiwanis International Convention will be held in Las Vegas,
Nevada, the latter part of June.
Several members of our club will be attending:
John and Georgia Hopper, Bill and Lydia Rives, Gene
and Renee Jantzen, Sheri Salley, and Jack and Gayle Noble
are registered as of May 14, 2010.
Randy Delay, a long-time active member of
Kiwanis from Texas is running for Vice President of Kiwanis
International.
Obviously, he is trying to get as many delegates as possible
from the Texas-Oklahoma District registered to cast their
votes for him.
He and his representatives will also meet with delegates
from other districts to drum up support.
There will be two (2) Delegate Sessions during which
elections will take place for 2011-2012 Officers and
Trustees for Kiwanis International.
Amendments to the International By-laws will also be
considered.
The Kiwanis International Conventions are
much like any other convention of a large organization.
There will be motions, seconds, amendments to
motions, points of order, motions to table amendments and,
finally, someone who calls the question.
At the last five (5) Kiwanis International
Conventions we have attended, it has been the same delegate
at each convention who calls the question repeatedly.
Although they sometimes drone on and drag on, I find
observing the process interesting and fascinating.
Before the convention in Las Vegas Jack
and I are going to my 50th high school reunion.
That certainly shoots holes in my 39-years old story;
but, hopefully, none of you will remember when I announce my
next 39th birthday!!
Thanks to the many of you who have agreed
to work as Committee Chairs in 2010-2011.
I would especially like to thank Alexia Griffin, Myra
Hill and Sandra Montgomery who agreed to Co-Chair the
Holiday Home Tour Committee.
They have all of their Committee Chairs in place and
have had two (2) official meetings already.
In the coming months you will be introduced to others
who have agreed to work for you and our Kiwanis Club of Sun
City.
Congratulations to the new officers for
2010-2011: Paul
Golay, President Elect, Pat Cole, Secretary, and Larry
King, Treasurer.
Also, congratulations to the new directors:
Ginger Beavers, Marshall Pearlstein and Barbara
White. You all
have chosen a good team for next year!
Gayle Noble
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Mark
Your Calendar
Aug 5-8 - T-O District Convention |
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New Member Orientation
4th Tuesday of each month at 11:00 a.m. If you
plan to attend contact Martha Lawlor.
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Order Club Shirts
Tenth
Annual Holiday Home Tour
December 3 - 5, 2010
Click Here
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Donations, Memorials & Tributes
Sun
City Georgetown Kiwanis Foundation
Click Here
Foundation Facts
Click Here
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