Happy Monday everyone. Your editor has been out for much of June on vacation and scout camp, so apologies for the Kronicle not getting out! There's no meeting today, but we'll be back again next week. In the meantime, here is the message from President Joan.

It has been a couple of weeks since you've heard from me and as we approach the Independence Day holiday, I want to wish each of you and your families a safe, enjoyable, and happy Fourth of July. I hope you are able to spend time with those who matter most, enjoy our community celebrations, and take a moment to appreciate the freedoms and opportunities we enjoy.

While we will not have a meeting on Monday, June 29 as it is the 5th Monday of the month, we will return on July 6 with a familiar face and always-popular presenter, Norm Moline. Norm is certainly no stranger to our club, and his programs consistently educate, entertain, and inspire us. This year's presentation, "Central Asia: At the Center of Eurasia's Physical Geography and Cultural History," promises to be another fascinating journey through history, geography, and world cultures. We hope you'll join us and bring a guest along for what is sure to be an engaging program.

We're also working to finalize our speaker for Monday, July 13, and we'd love to hear from you. If you have a speaker suggestion, community organization, business leader, or interesting topic you'd like the club to consider, please let us know. Some of our very best programs have come directly from member recommendations.

As we look toward the future of our club, we are also seeking members interested in serving on our Board of Directors. We currently have opportunities for general board positions, as well as officer positions, including our future First Vice President role following David Levin.

Leadership within Kiwanis is incredibly rewarding, and I encourage anyone interested in helping shape the future of our club to reach out.

Finally, many of our members will be spending time at the John Deere Classic in the coming days- whether volunteering at Hole 2, enjoying the tournament, or watching our Birdies for Charity donations make an impact throughout the community. It is one of the great reminders of how volunteerism, generosity, and community partnerships can create meaningful change right here in the Quad Cities.

Thank you for your continued commitment to the Rock Island Kiwanis Club. Enjoy the holiday, and I look forward to seeing everyone back together in July as we continue to invite, inform, inspire, and make an impact.

Sincerely,
President Joan

Announcements

Upcoming Programs:

Monday, June 29th No Meeting
Monday, July 6th Norm Moline, Central Asia
Monday, July 13th TBA
Monday, July 20th Board Meeting
Monday, July 27th YWCA of the Quad Cities
Monday, August 3rd Teresa Massa, Quad City Plus 60 Club