Kristi's husband Chase Dame came to our meeting today bringing their daughter Holly and two granddaughters Della and Layde who are having their annual Texas summer visit.
REPORTS:
Rick gave the following reminders:
The San Marcos Public Library is having another summer event in which we can volunteer.
"STEM Tower Craft" starting at 10:00 a.m.
Call 512-393-8200 if you would like to help.
August 12th is the welcome back to school gathering at San Marcos Baptist Academy. It starts at 7:00 am. Come cheer the happy kids!
Rick and Willie are headed to the TX/OK Conference. Among the sessions they will attend are the free website KI is providing, K-Kids, Grants and the new Engage program.
Susie handed out flyers on the "Great Pumpkin Dash" scheduled for October 25th at La Cima. One flyer is to post and share wherever you can to promote participant registration. There is a QR code on the flyer for easy sign up. The second flyer is a list of Sponsorship Packages to use when going for sponsors for the race. This includes a sign up form sponsors may use. Susie has really been on top of this fundraiser starting in early summer. She has done a fantastic job designing these flyers so let's get the word out as soon as possible. She will need some volunteers to help put together goody bags for hand outs. Please contact Susie if you want to help.
PROGRAM: Dennis Gutierrez with the Sunshine Kids was our guest speaker today. Wearing a "Cancer Sucks" pin, he described the history of how this organization came to be and what its mission is. The foundation was created by Rhoda Tomasco in 1982 while she was volunteering in the pedriatric cancer unit in a hospital in Houston. She saw how depressed and lonely the children were so came up with the idea of a program to give them fun, joy and hope through group activities and opportunities. A porcelain pin in the shape of a sun, which the children paint, is symbolic of the warmth of friendship and support, life giving force and hope for the future. There are ten major trips sponsored for the children to choose from across America as well as local events for those who cannot travel. Texas offers the "Texas Hill Country Adventure" which includes tubing and canoeing, a Sheriff's dept. barbeque, a ranch party and a day at Schlitterbaun along with games and other activities.
Dennis, who is very passionate about this program, envisions major organizations including Kiwanis getting involved by doing a local event. Kristi offered horseback riding at her equestrian center and Rick offered use of the McBride Wilson camp in some capacity.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
July 31st: Nothing scheduled so far although Kate Esqueda with the Hays County Back-to-School Fair may be able to make it. Their event is on August 2nd so timing might not work out.
Aug. 1st: Susie Hernandez, Fresh Journey Counseling
EVENTS: See REPORTS.
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
Funny facts about history:
1) Andrew Jackson's parrot was kicked out of his funeral for swearing.
2) John Steinbeck's dog ate the first draft of "Of Mice and Men."
4) The "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" songwriters had never seen a ballgame.
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