We had a great meeting this week, with 20 members in attendance and lots going on. We gave away more bikes at Washington Junior High at their Winning Warriors breakfast among other recent activities.

Rose Day is still going strong and you can help. Please sell or sponsor roses and get your commitment to Jeff Condit by the end of the month. Please help out the club by purchasing a dozen roses for your loved ones, selling to colleagues and friends, or sponsoring roses so that seniors in our Rock Island retirement homes will receive a lovely bouquet courtesy of Kiwanis! Only $20 a dozen and the funds help us fund our grants and scholarships! CLICK HERE for a form you can forward along in your email!

And finally, don't forget grant and scholarship applications are still be accepted. Spread the word so we can help non-profits and students in our community!

We are off this Monday, as it's Board meeting week, but are back on the 23rd with Isabella Qualls from Argrow's House of Healing and Hope as our guest speaker. They will have products for sale, so please be prepared if you'd like to purchase something!

Now on to the rest of the news this week!

"This past week we were fortunate to hear from Mark Petersen, Moline Kiwanian and Treasurer of the Kiwanis Neuroscience Research Foundation. Mark shared an incredibly informative presentation about the foundation’s origins and impact. Many of us learned that KNRF was founded right here within Division 17 of Kiwanis, and for the past 75 years Kiwanis members have helped raise millions of dollars to support groundbreaking neurological research. Hearing how that research has advanced medical care was inspiring, especially learning about new neonatal surgery for Spina Bifida, which is giving babies and families greater opportunity and hope from the very beginning of life.

"If you’d like to support this important cause, you can still contribute or join us in helping raise funds at the Division 17 KNRF Bowl-a-Thon on March 28 in Geneseo. Our next meeting will be the final opportunity to make a donation before the event, so please consider participating in this meaningful effort.

Looking ahead, we’re excited to welcome Argrow’s House to our meeting on Monday. We’ll hear updates on the social enterprises led by the incredible Dr. Kit Ford, and they’ll also have products available for purchase. With Easter and Mother’s Day right around the corner, it’s the perfect opportunity to support a great cause while finding thoughtful gifts.

"I hope you’ll join us for another engaging meeting as we continue learning, supporting meaningful causes, and strengthening our community together.

Sincerely,
President Joan

Announcements

Upcoming Programs:

Monday, March 16th, Board Meeting
Monday, March 23rd Isabella Qualls, Argrow's House
Monday, March 30th No Meeting
Monday, April 6th Michael Haney, Honor Flight of the Quad Cities
Monday, April 13th Bud Phillis and Holly Mirel, Polio, Then and Now
Monday, April 20th Board Meeting
Monday, April 27th Annual Grants and Scholarships Awards Meeting
Monday, May 4th Andrew Lehman, John Deere Classic