Good morning,

This Saturday, October 19, 2024

Breakfast meeting at Norfield with induction of new members and guest speaker Ross Colbert.

Norfield Congregational Church parish hall 8:30 a.m.

Weston resident Ross Colbert grew up on a horse farm in New Hampshire and began playing polo in Vermont in 1978.

His polo travels have taken him across the US, Canada, Argentina, England, Italy, Ghana, India and Mongolia. He is also an avid surfer, skier and mountain biker and loves any extreme outdoor adventure!

He participated in the 2024 Mongol Derby - the Longest Horse Race in The World this past August. 

The race is 1000 kms across the Mongolian steppes and wilderness, riding for 9-10 days and navigating only by GPS. The course recreates the horse messenger system developed by Genghis Khan in 1224.

LAST WEEK

Reservoir Run

By President Tom Watson

The 13th Annual Weston Kiwanis Reservoir Run half marathon and 5K foot races and kids fun run, our signature fundraiser, were a resounding success this past Sunday, October 13, 2024.

A hearty contingent of Kiwanians were up early, staffing all aspect of the event, which ended up in bright and sunny skies on a beautiful fall morning.

We can’t recognize all the efforts going into making this event happen in this article, however special call-outs are necessary for:

• Paul Schultz and Phyllis Gary for their leadership and organization and hours behind the scenes to make the event what it was.
• Steve Thomas and Frank Ferrara for engineering course safety and water stations.
• Karen Chrisley for managing the Kids Fun Run, with many last minute registrants.
• Jim McMorris for again being the backbone of our computer registration and vast compilation of photos.
• Dan Gilbert and the flyer distribution team for all the handouts which led to the registration of many runners.
• Amy Jenner, Dallas Kersey, Reed Ameden and Keith Johnson for securing sponsorships.
• Dawn Egan for helping facilitate our volunteers within the high school and helping with the town regarding the race course.
• Harry Spencer, Dave Burns, and Hutch were also all over the place, including doing a great amount of after race work to organize materials at Norfield Congregational Church.

This year’s event had 171 half marathoners, 301 5K runners (a record), and 25 kids runners, for a total of 497 participants. The proceeds of this event will support children in our community through our Kiwanis Club of Weston Foundation.

Kiwanians ready before opening onsite 5K registration at 7: 20 a.m. Omnipresent Reservoir Run organizer Paul Schultz, standing far right, making a final check.

Kiwanis photograph by Jim McMorris.

First Selectman Samantha Nestor takes in The Star Spangled Banner performed by Weston Girl Scouts at the opening ceremonies.

Kiwanis photograph by Harvey Luft.

Kiwanis photograph by Jim McMorris.

And they're off! President Tom started the half marathon and 5K races,

Kiwanis photograph by Harvey Luft.

Knox Watson was one of six West Point cadets participating in the 5K race, Three of the six cadets medaled in their age group.

Kiwanis Photography by Tom Watson.

A mystery Minion half marathoner crossing the Fleet Feet finish line.

Kiwanis video by Tom Watson.

COMING THROUGH NOVEMBER

Saturday, October 26, 2024

Breakfast meeting. Program.

Norfield Congregational Church parish hall 8:30 a.m.

Saturday, November 2, 2024

Breakfast and business meeting.

Norfield Congregational Church parish hall 8:30 a.m.

Saturday, November 9, 2024

Breakfast meeting. Program.

Norfield Congregational Church parish hall 8:30 a.m.

Saturday, November 16, 2024

Breakfast meeting. Program.

Norfield Congregational Church parish hall 8:30 a.m.

Saturday, November 23, 2024

Breakfast meeting. Food drive.

Norfield Congregational Church parish hall 8:30 a.m.

Saturday, November 30, 2024

NO MEETING

Norfield Congregational Church parish hall 8:30 a.m.

HELP WANTED

COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR

With the well-deserved retirement of Dr. Tom Failla as co-chair of the Community Service Committee, we need an individual to succeed Tom and join Allison Lisbon as co-chair of the Community Service Committee.

Interested persons should speak with Tom or Allison for more details and to volunteer.

SOCIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE CHAIR

Purpose: Provide fun and engaging social activities for everyone in Kiwanis.

Duties: The Social Events Committee plans and executes events to foster club member fellowship and family fun. The committee aims to break even financially annually.

Contact President Tom for more details and to volunteer.

SAVE THE DATE

March 21-23, 2025 Kiwanis New England and Bermuda District Midwinter Conference, Holiday Inn Portland - By the Bay, Portland, Maine

June 25–28, 2025, Kiwanis International Convention, Forge the Future, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

August 14-17, 2025, 106th Annual Kiwanis New England and Bermuda District Convention, Sheraton at Bradley Airport, Windsor Locks, Connecticut

Kiwaniscope is published weekly for the members and friends of the Kiwanis Club of Weston on Thursday mornings September through June by the Kiwanis Club of Weston, Connecticut, Inc.