REPORTS:
Rick gave the following reports and reminders.
Birthday celebrations for July will be at the next meeting on July 17th. I'm sure a great dessert will be provided as always.
The San Marcos Library is continuing its summer events for which they welcome our volunteer participation. See Events for details.
The San Marcos Baptist Academy is having their annual "Welcome Back to School" event on Aug. 12th. They like to have volunteers from different organizations show up the first day of school at 7:00 am. to cheer the students on. Kristi went two years ago and said it is great fun to watch the kids' expressions.Visualize eye rolling, you-gotta-be-kidding-me looks and sadness.
Rick, Willie and Vanessa are attending the Kiwanis District Convention July 24th-27th. They will be our three delegates for voting purposes. Remember anyone in the club can go. Rick is taking orders if you want any merchandise.
Two scholarship recipients Deina and Daina Nafarrate will be attending our July 17th meeting to ceremoniosly receive their $1000 awards. The funds are sent directly to the school they will be attending. The third recipient Youssef Omar will come to the Aug. 7th meeting.
Kristi announced that she has started a non-profit to hold car shows. She plans to have the opportunity for Key Club members' participation.
PROGRAM:
Niki Lake, Discovery Center Specialist, gave us an impressive overview of what the San Marcos Discovery Center has been achieving. Their wildlife-focused initiatives for San Marcos are being a Monarch Champion City, Bird City Texas and Bee City. These are no small feats.
Some of the activities they are involved in are native plant propagation which includes sales of native plants in the spring and fall; demonstration gardens; and invasive plant removal to name a few. Events they put on include Snakefessst (yes, correct spelling) and a Monarch Festival. They hold programs such as wildscaping at schools and Bird Walks. This and much more are focused on conserving the wonderful natural resources here in San Marcos.
On Tuesday mornings they have a volunteer time from 8:00-11:00 where you can learn more and help out.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
July 17th: Rebecca Ybarra, San Marcos Visitor Center
July 24th: Sunshine Kids, Dennis Gutierrez
July 31st: Nothing scheduled at this time.
EVENTS:
July 16th: Kiwanis Board Meeting 5:00 pm., Sunflower Bank
Volunteer events at the San Marcos Library
July 17th: "Birds' Nest Craft" at 10:00 a.m.
July 28th: "STEM Tower Craft" also starting at 10:00 a.m.
Call 512-393-8200 if you would like to help.
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
"If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere." Laura Ingalls Wilder
"I think having land and not ruining it is the most beautiful art that anybody could ever want." Andy Warhol
"Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads." Ralph Waldo Emerson.
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