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Local Press Coverage June 2010

admin — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 21:12:12 +0000

Speaker: Politics is about public service

by Doug Walker, Associate Editor

Politics course through the veins of Jane Kidd right there beside each white and red blood cell. The chairwoman of the Georgia Democratic party is the daughter of former Gov. Ernest Vandiver and th…

Lower voter turnout expected for primary election

by Doug Walker

Floyd County Board of Elections chairman Pete McDonald thinks the county will be fortunate if 30 percent of the approximately 43,000 registered voters participate in the July primary elections. Read more by clicking above…

Last day to register to vote for July 20 primary.

by Doug Walker, Associate Editor

Floyd County Board of Elections chairman Pete McDonald thinks that the county will be fortunate if 30 percent of the approximately 43,000 registered voters participate in the July primary elections…

Willis: Recession hurt programs for Georgia children

by Doug Walker

Funding for children and youth programs across the state was sent to timeout by the General Assembly, according to two Romans closely involved with the welfare of area children. “Some really dras…

State funding for kid-friendly programs slashed by legislature

by Doug Walker, Associate Editor

Funding for programs that impact children and youth across Georgia took significant hits from the 2010 Georgia General Assembly, but the hits weren’t as bad as originally proposed. “Some really dra…

Fundraising lags in gubernatorial battle

by Doug Walker

The economy has taken a toll on the 2010 governor’s race. Jason Shepherd, 11th District Republican party director, explained to Rome civic leaders Monday that fundraising by both Republican and Dem…

Harris: Children benefit when both parents are involved

by Doug Walker

Children from homes without fathers make up 63 percent of youth suicides. More than 70 percent of juveniles in state reform institutions come from fatherless homes and daughters with absentee fathe…

Boys & Girls Club promotes ‘be great’

What’s $2.37 worth to you? The cost of a value meal at a fast-food restaurant or a designer cup of coffee is also approximately the same amount to give a kid a chance, said Carrie Edge, the Boy…

Peach Sales Underway

admin — Mon, 10 May 2010 15:41:56 +0000

Our spring fundraiser is underway. Be the first on your block to sell freshly picked peaches to support college scholarships for local high schoolers.

Get the information and download a flyer and order form on our Peach Fundraiser Page.

Growth Continues to Spur Location Change

admin — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 02:11:06 +0000

Due to great participation by our members and a handful of new members, we have moved to a larger meeting location. For the foreseeable future, we’ll meet for lunch at Western Sizzlin’ on Martha Berry Highway. We have a private room with great lunch options, including salad bar! We hope to see you and your guests tomorrow and every Monday!

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Meeting Location Change!

admin — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:22:37 +0000

For the next few weeks, we’ll be meeting at the new Bella Roma Grill next to State Mutual Stadium. Eddie Hasko and his team have provided us free meeting space and the food is delicious!

We’ll see you Mondays at noon at Bella Roma!

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Circle K Haiti Relief Work Grows in Wake of Earthquake

admin — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 02:21:56 +0000

Dr. Bruce Conn, member of the Rome Kiwanis Club and faculty sponsor of the Berry College Circle K Club, has actively supported development efforts in Haiti for several years. In the wake of the disastrous earthquake there, his sister-in-law has served as Fox News correspondent to the her native Cincinnati area.

Joan Conn has now returned back to the U.S. to coordinate efforts here, but Dr. Conn’s brother, Raymond, and the rest of their staff are still in Haiti. Berry College Circle K has mounted a campaign to support the Restavec Foundation in their earthquake relief efforts, and will continue that support as rebuilding begins down the road. In December, the Foundation began a new partnership with Bill Clinton’s Global Initiative, but that also is long-term.

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For now, the immediate need for the Haiti people is for financial support to keep relief flowing. We encourage anyone interested to contact Dr. Conn to donate to the club’s efforts.

Christmas Party set for December 15

admin — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:31:57 +0000

November 9th Meeting Location Change

admin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:01:11 +0000

Due to a booked Forum, we’ll be meeting at Harvest Moon for lunch on November 9th.

Apple Sales are in Full Swing!

admin — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:16:57 +0000

This year’s apple fundraiser is off to a great start! The order deadline is Monday, October 26, so there are just two weeks left to get your orders in. All proceeds will fund the club’s annual college scholarship programs for local youth.

This year, we are offering Rome, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Mutzu, and Fuji apples in several different size options. Your customers can order a 1/2 peck, a full peck, or a sampler that will contain at least one of each kind. Prices are as follows:

Sampler $6
Half Peck $8
Full Peck $12

All apples are freshly picked from family-owned and operated Mercier Orchards in the lovely Ellijay, Ga and will be available for pickup by Kiwanis members from The Forum on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 29-30 to be delivered to your customers.

You can download the Order Form and Flyer by clicking here:
Apple Order Form
Apple Sale Flyer

This year’s goal is for every member who is able to sell a bushel (4 pecks) so that we can significantly increase the number of scholarships we can offer!

Share your selling tips, stories, or questions below.

Calendar Updates

admin — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:25:08 +0000

The Kiwanis Calendar page has been updated to include all October meetings and speakers. If you have other events, interclubs, or activities you’d like to add to the calendar, leave a comment or email: web@romekiwanis.com.

Website Updates

admin — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:44:31 +0000

Pardon our web dust as we build a new, more interactive, web presence. Soon, you’ll be able to connect with us at cool places like facebook and twitter, access member information, see a calendar of events, and much more.