Another week is almost behind us! We hope to see everyone Monday at our last meeting of the month, where we will have the Quad City Gymnastics Academy as our program.

We have a couple of other reminders also before we get to President Joan's message of the week. While we had a successful Peanut Days event a few weeks back, cases of peanuts are still available for sale. See Joan or Secretary Michael Glanz and we'll set you up. Cases are $20.

We are also still raising funds for our Bicycle Project. We have over $1750 raised, enough to purchase 10 bikes - but our goal is 20 bicycles, to be distributed to several local organizations. Each bike cost $175 - so please consider a contribution if you are able.

And finally, we received word that long-time member and past President Jerry Upchurch has passed away. While Jerry and his wife Pat had moved away, Jerry always kept Kiwanis near and dear to his heart - reaching out to club members, still receiving our weekly news, and still supporting the club. He was a gem of a man, and will be missed - please keep Pat and his family in your prayers during this difficult time.

And now this week's message from Joan.

"It’s hard to believe we’re already at my second-to-last President’s Message for the Kiwanis Kronicles! My term officially comes to an end on Wednesday, but I’ll have one more message next week as we celebrate the transition to David Levin’s year as President.

"We have a great program lined up this week with Dave Van Acker from Quad City Gymnastics Academy. I’m looking forward to hearing more about the work they’re doing in our community and spending another Monday together with our Kiwanis family.

"Then, on October 5, we’ll officially welcome our new leadership with our Officer Installation featuring our new Lt. Governor, Cathie Rochau. We’ll also induct our newest member, Marshall Dismer, who has already jumped right in and gotten involved with the club.

"The October 5 meeting will be a special one for me, too. I’ll have the opportunity to share a few final thoughts as outgoing President before David gives his incoming message and officially begins his year. It has been an incredible year of Invite, Inform, Inspire and Impact, and I’m so grateful for everything this club has accomplished together."

Sincerely,

President Joan

Announcements

Upcoming Programs:

Monday, August 31st No Meeting
While we don't have our regular lunch meeting on Monday, we hope you can join us for our inaugural Morning Social! We're trying something new on the 5th Mondays of the month where we don't normally meet. We'll be having a club member host a morning social at their business, and hope that you can join us, especially members that may have difficulty getting away for our regular lunch meeting. Thank you to Michael Glanz and THE Arc of the Quad Cities for hosting our inaugural morning social and coffee! Hope to see you Monday morning!

Monday, September 28th Quad City Gymnastics Academy
Monday, October 5th Lt. Governor Cathie Rochau, Installation of Officers
Monday, October 12th Rachel Evans, Scott County Waste Commission
Monday, October 19th Board Meeting