January 24, 2013
LG Bud Orr attended the Chatham-Kent Aktion Club meeting.
The following is a report regarding the activities the Aktion club members have participated in by Chatham-Kent Golden K liaison Rob Ralston.
Club Activities
-Chatham Santa Claus Parade November 16th, 9 members participated in
costume, total hours 18
-Salvation Army Kettles, 6 members participated, total hours 70
-Assisted with the packing of Christmas hampers for the needy for the
Goodfellow's , 3 members participated , total hours 15
-Participation in the annual Community Living Christmas concert, 5 members
participated, total hours 15
-Planting of fall bulbs for the Rotary on Keil Drive, 3 members participated,
total hours 6
-Annual Christmas Food Drive, hampers delivered to the local Food Bank,
participation by all members , total hours 30
- SORRY GOLDEN "K' YOU HAVE AGAIN LOSS THE CHALLENGE
-The Club also hosted Ridgetown Aktion Club at their annual Christmas Party
Donations since December lst- Eliminate $100.00 , Local Food Bank $100.00
At todays meeting Lt Governor Bud Orr inducted new member Ryan Priebe, and
Golden "K" President Cathy Telfer led with the Objects of
Kiwanis.
The Club approved a donation in the amount of $200.00 which will be used to
update the Library Cafe at Community Living.
Upcoming events----- Annual Bowl-a-thon February 16th, funds utilized to send
children to summer camp. Community Living are hoping to raise $10,000. The
Aktion Club hope to raise $1,000, and again this year are counting on
participation from the Golden K'
Next Meeting February 21st Stewart Street 1.00 p.m.
KIWANIS ONE DAY PROJECT MAY 16TH - details to follow
As shown, the Chatham-Kent Aktion club is a group to be taken very seriously. They are a very active group indeed and keep the members of the Chatham-Kent Golden K club on their toes!
Posted by PLG Sheila Donald
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