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Good morning ! This week in Kiwaniscope - breakfast meeting on Saturday, with prep for the Reservoir Run following, Kiwanis at Trunk or Treat Saturday late afternoon, then Sunday, our signature fundraiser, the 12th annual Weston Kiwanis Reservoir Run half marathon and 5K foot races and kids fun run, Community Service Committee meeting highlights, children's coat drive, future events, Division news of a new lieutenant governor, Kiwanis International convention announcement and a video: What If?
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Editor
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MEMBERS’ MILESTONES THROUGH NEXT WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1
No member birthdays or wedding anniversaries this week.
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This Saturday, October 28, 2023
Breakfast meeting and Reservoir Run preparation.
Norfield Congregational Church parish hall - 8:30 a.m.
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Weston Women's League Trunk or Treat
Our Community Service Committee will support this event with a trunk and Kiwanis-themed treats.
Weston Intermediate School parking lot 4 - 6 p.m.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMITTEE MEETS, REFINES PLANS | |
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Community Service Committee members met Wednesday evening by Zoom to fine-tune plans for the year. Coming in November are the Weston Women's League Trunk or Treat event on Sunday, pre-holiday food drive November 18, winter coat drive for kids in November and December, Christmas trees for needy families, construction and hanging of the Kiwanis holiday wreath on Weston's historic onion barn, a Super Bowl party for veterans experiencing homelessness, Green Up Day, assembly and finishing of picnic tables for Lachat Town Farm at the Juliana Lachat Preserve, and more.
You can find the Community Service Committee co-leader's, Tom Failla's meeting notes here. Contact Tom Failla or Allison Lisbon if you'd like to participate in this vital committee.
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RESERVOIR RUN REGISTRATION BREAKS 378 | |
| Event | 2023 YTD | 2022 | | Half Marathon | 162 | 235 | | 5K | 181 | 253 | | Kids Fun Run | 35 | 36 | | Total | 378 | 564 | | |
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COAT DRIVE TO KEEP KIDS WARM
by Frank Ferrara, Community Service Committee
$20 KEEPS A CHILD WARM!
We are doing a coat drive for needy children, assisting Operation Head Start in Norwalk.
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COAT DRIVE TO KEEP KIDS WARM
by Frank Ferrara, Community Service Committee
$20 KEEPS A CHILD WARM!
We are doing a coat drive for needy children, assisting Operation Head Start in Norwalk.
The demand this year is higher. We need 138 coats.
The foundation board has already appropriated $1,000 to purchase coats, but we need a little more.
Some Kiwanians have already committed to contribute. THANK YOU!
With a simple $20 donation, we can purchase at least one coat and ensure that a child stays warm.
I will be collecting at this Saturday's meeting. Please just text me at (718) 954-4055 or email me with your commitment, and I can always get the money from you at a later time.
FRANKly speaking........ I do not enjoy being cold, and I surely do not want a child to be cold either, so please help us keep these children warm.
Stay Safe, Healthy, and Warm!
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You can also make a tax-deductible donation by check by mail, or by credit card online. Visit the donate page using the button below for mailing instructions or to donate by credit card online, choosing the option "1) Use my gift for the children's winter coat drive."
Editor
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Next Saturday, November 4, 2023
Breakfast and business meeting.
Norfield Congregational Church parish hall 8:30 a.m.
Club board meeting
Norfield Congregational Church parish hall 10 a.m.
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Saturday, November 11, 2023
Breakfast Meeting.
Norfield Congregational Church parish hall 8:30 a.m.
Foundation trustees and officers meeting
Norfield Congregational Church parish hall 10 a.m.
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Saturday, November 18, 2023
Breakfast meeting. No speaker - food drive.
Norfield Congregational Church parish hall 8:30 a.m.
Pre-holiday Food Drive
Weston Shopping Center, times to be announced
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Saturday, November 25, 2023
Breakfast meeting. (No turkey leftovers - promise.)
Norfield Congregational Church parish hall 8:30 a.m.
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NEW ENGLAND AND BERMUDA DISTRICT | |
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Representatives of our division, Division 20 (Bridgeport, Danbury, Fairfield, Greenwich, Norwalk, Stamford, Weston, Westport, and Wilton), were called to caucus last Tuesday for the purpose of electing a lieutenant governor for 2023/2024. Members unanimously elected Karl A. Uzcategui to lieutenant governor.
The division is excited to have such a qualified and enthusiastic leader step forward for this important position, recently vacant. Past lieutenant governors from Weston include founder Warren Joblin (with distinction), Norm Henderson, Reg Bowden, and Tom Glass.
Kiwaniscope will feature more information and plans from Karl in future issues.
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2024 CONVENTION
Denver, Colorado
July 3-6, 2024
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News and other content contributions from individual members, committees, the club board, and the foundation are requested. Please identify as such and email to kiwaniscope@westonkiwanis.org before noon every Wednesday.
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PO BOX 1033
WESTON, CT 06883-0033
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