ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Rick Pickering will be the new Lt. Governor for District 27. This district is comprised of San Marcos Kiwanis, Luling Kiwanis, and Lockhart Kiwanis. He has made contact, already, with the Lockhart club, but has not been able to reach out to the Luling club, as of yet.
2. Pumpkin Dash Update: A big shout out was given to Susie Hernandez, and her committee, for a successful 5K race. Also, Jesse Ramos did a fantastic job in getting sponsorship for the race! Susie made a suggestion that our club might consider offering this event 2x's a year, instead of once a year. She found that runners are always looking for a race. After expenses, this fundraiser brought in approximately $6400.00.
3. McBride Wilson Kiwanis camp workday: A workday was planned for the same day as the Great Kiwanis Pumpkin Dash, in hopes to have volunteers from TX State, to assist, but that did not pan out. Lon Shell and Chase Dane did get a lot of work done, and the camp is ready for the club social next Wednesday evening. Thank you guys for all your hard work!
4. Camp Social at McBride Wilson camp: Save the Date! Willie is planning to grill dinner, and he plans to take care of sides. Members are encouraged to bring desserts. There will be sodas and waters available. Nov. 5, 2025 at 5:00pm.
5. Veteran's Day Parade: Plans are coming together, and Lon will definately need assistance in order to make this event a success! Right after our next meeting, he is asking for members to meet at Academy (near McCarty ), to pick up the donated boy's and girl's bike, and to participate in a photo while receiving them. The calendar below will list time and days for pre and post parade activities.
6. Flag program: The boy scouts are planning to put flags up at LaCima on Nov. 4, 2025, for election day. This is an optional day for the other flag captains. The 4H club will be asked ato put the flags up around the courthouse, on the day of the Veteran's Day Parade (Nov. 8) All flag captains need to put flags up on Nov. 11, 2025. Come eat breakfast at Cafe on the Square.
7. Pancake Day: Plans have started in preparation of our Pancake Day with Santa. Jesse Ramos will help with sponsorship. This event will take place on Dec. 13, 2025.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
Nov. 6, 2025: Guardian of the Children- with Kenny Brannon
Nov. 13, 2025: Art League of San Marcos with Nancy Brown
Nov. 20, 2025: Rona Walton
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES:
Nov. 11, 2025: Chester and Luanne's anniversary
Nov. 17, 2025: Kristin Wingard's birthday
Nov. 21: Charles and Linda Johnson's anniversary
Nov. 28, 2025: John and Debbie Roppolo's anniversary
CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025: Club Social at McBride Wilson Kiwanis camp 5:00-7:00
Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025: Meet at Academy to pick up donated bikes and have photo taken. Right after Kiwanis meeting.
Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025: Day of the Veteran's Parade:
8:30- 9:30- Meet at Breihan's Electric (Ted's place) to decorate float
9:00-9:50- Meet at downtown square to sign kids up for free bikes, gather
together kids on bikes for decorating and giving instructions,
9:50 Meet at Kiwanis Float to either ride, or walk behind
10-12 Veteran's Day Parade begins
After the parade- we need members to go to Breihan's Electric to help
undecorate.
Remember to wear your Kiwanis vests or shirts!
Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025- McBride Wilson Kiwanis camp workday
Wednesday, Nov. 19. 2025- Board Meeting @ CASA 5:00pm
REMINDER:
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HUMOR AND MUSINGS:
Why did the tree worry that it would never get it's leaves back in the spring? Because it had difficulty be-leafing it.
November is a month that carries the quiet beauty of autumn, and the anticipation of winter. As the leaves continue to fall, and the air grows crisp, it's a time for reflection, gratitude, and preparing for the season of giving.
