Local Sarnia Club Happenings - Week of Sept. 13 - 17th

DONATION MADE
On Friday, Sept. 17th, Jennifer McCullough from the Seaway Kiwanis Club made a $1000.00 cheque presentation to Jason Morningstar, a local fellow who has twice participated in the Sears National Kids Cancer Ride.  This event occurs yearly and participants ride their bicycles across Canada to raise funds for Kids Cancer Programs.  Jason has made the trip TWICE!   This is the second year that Seaway Kiwanis has donated money in support of this very worthy cause.  CONGRATULATIONS to Seaway Kiwanis.

The Seaway Kiwanis also donated $500.00 to the Kiwanis/Staples Back to School drive which provides 7 south Sarnia schools and Kinwood School in Forest much needed school supplies for children who are less fortunate.  Thanks again to Seaway for supporting this cause.

NEW KIWANIS ROAD SIGNS
Thanks to the Economic Development Department, Peter Hungerford and the City Works Department for installing the new KIWANIS ROAD SIGNS.  One is at the corner of Exmouth and Front Street and the other is on the City of Sarnia sign as you come into town on the River Road.  I ordered the signs as a way of improving our branding and notoriety  within the city and area.  In order to keep Kiwanis clubs visible, we have to do the promotion. 

 KIWANIS/STAPLES BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE
The Kiwanis Club of Sarnia has been leading the charge for this event for the past 8 years, 5 with the current Manager, Lynn Faubert, at our local Staples store in Sarnia.   Every year has proven to be a winner for the children of  south Sarnia and Forest schools.  This year Staples did things a bit different.  Customers could either purchase a pre-made kit of supplies or could just make a monetary donation.  Monetary donations equaled approximately $5418.00 which as split equally between 8 schools that responded to Lynn at Staples with their "wish lists".  The supplies were delivered on Wednesday, Sept. 15th by members of the Kiwanis Club of Sarnia and Sarnia/Lambton Golden K.  Receiving schools were very pleased that they were able to submit their requirements to more closely match their actual needs within each school.  Thank you to the schools that participated this year.  We hope that our service to you is valuable!  Pictured below is LG. Sheila and Principal Beth Wilbur-Smith at Kinwood Central School in Forest.

Purchased  pre-developed kits were donated by Staples to the Inn of the Good Shepherd.  Myles Vanni, Executive Director, will ensure that those children that really need the help will receive it. 

Stay tuned for more exciting news in the weeks ahead!   LG Sheila Donald