Happy Halloween! Another month is almost behind us, and November is around the corner. We had a great group of 19 members at our last meeting, so let's keep up the momentum this coming week. Here's President Joan's message for the week!

"This week’s meeting was a wonderful reminder of how community partnerships help shape future leaders. We were fortunate to hear from Ray Brauer with Scouting America, Illowa Council, who gave an engaging presentation on the history and current impact of Scouting in our area. With more than 2,200 youth and 1,800 adult leaders gathering each week, Scouting America continues to teach valuable life lessons to both girls and boys through service, leadership, and teamwork.

We also learned about two exciting initiatives, Scouting for Food, launching in November with the River Bend Food Bank, and Scouting for Clean Waterways in partnership with River Action. These efforts align perfectly with Kiwanis’ mission to strengthen communities and support youth development. And if you’re looking for something sweet to go with your Kiwanis cheese, don’t forget about their online fudge and nut sale; a delicious way to support another great cause!

Next week, we’ll welcome our very own Isaac Carr and Amy Dehaven from the Quad Cities Alliance for Immigrants and Refugees (QCAIR). It’s sure to be another inspiring program, and I look forward to seeing everyone there as we continue to Invite, Inform, Inspire, and Impact together."

Don’t forget that our Holiday Cheese Sale is underway! It’s one of our most delicious traditions and a great way to support our fundraising efforts through the fall and winter season. Let’s keep up the momentum and continue to Invite, Inform, Inspire, and Impact together. CLICK HERE for this year's order form. Orders are due November 7th and can be picked up on Friday, November 14th at the QC Expo Center. Jeff Condit is once again chairing this fundraiser and his contact information is on the form.

Announcements

Upcoming Programs:
Monday, November 3rd - Amy Dehaven and Issac Car, QC Air
Monday, November 10th - Jack Cullen, Downtown Rock Island Alliance
Monday, November 17th - Board Meeting
Monday, November 24th - Ladrina Wilson, Iman Consulting