REPORTS:
Rhonda: Rhonda announced birthdays for March of which there are quite a few. She said they would be celebrated on March 21st.
The next Social is on Wed., the 27th at Chuy's.
She reported that the Clay Shoot is still moving along. We have recived $2000 from sponsors. She still needs raffle items. Gift cards in $25 increments are always good.
Kelli: Kelli reported on the San Marcos Rotary Club's Casino Night that quite a few Kiwanis members attended. She learned how to play Craps. Their club raised at least $15,000 and raffled off a one carat diamond for $10,000.
Rick: Rick went over more details for Pancake Day that is happening this Saturday. He said anyone working with food needs to wear a hair net or hat. Gloves are also required with washing hands before putting them on and changing gloves once they are dirty.
The HEB shopping is done and Doug is going to shop for the rest of the supplies at Sam's.
For volunteers, wear something to show you are with Kiwanis.
PROGRAM:
Victoria and Marissa from the Greater San Marcos Youth Council came to talk about what the organization does for youth who are living in difficult family situations. They both had challenging home situations growing up and found this gave them the determination and inspiration to help others. They operate a residential Children's Shelter with the mission of sheltering children and strengthening families. They provide family and youth counseling along with early intervention, tutoring and housing help. The services are free. Marissa, the Program Director, is known as the house mom. The shelter is a temporary housing facility before foster care and is open 24/7. There were lots of questions from club members.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
March 14 – Radio Station
March 21 - **Tentative** Peter Baen, History of Rotary Club
March 28 – Debby Lawrence, Bluebonnet Lions Club
EVENTS:
March 9: PANCAKE DAY! First United Methodist Church, 7:30 am.
March 27th: Dinner Social at Chuy's.
Regular Reminders:
Don't forget to click "like" and "share" on Facebook and other social media to promote the Kiwanis Club. We need to keep getting the club's name out there to promote our community involvement and to add new members to help in our endeavors.
Be sure to check the Calendar posted on the San Marcos Kiwanis Club website to stay up-to-date on what is happening.
Humor and Musings:
"I am not what happened to me. I am what I choose to become." Carl Jung
"Keep your face always towards the sunshine and the shadows will fall behind you." Walt Whitman
Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued, is always beyoud your grasp, but which if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.
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