Thursday, September 24, 2026

Good morning, !


This Saturday we'll thank our directors and officers completing their terms and install our 2026/2027 elected leaders for terms beginning next week on October 1. There's also a recap of last week's happenings and upcoming events.


Editor

THIS WEEK

This Saturday, September 26, 2026

8:30 a.m. Breakfast meeting. Come to recognize our accomplishments and our leaders for this year ending September 30 and celebrate the installation of directors and officers elected at the annual club meeting for elections in May and beginning their terms on October 1. Kiwanis New England and Bermuda District Division 17 Lieutenant Governor Patrick Tokarz will join us for the induction.


Norfield Congregational Church parish hall

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COMING BIRTHDAYS

September 26, Bob Uzenoff

September 27, Phyllis Gary

September 30, Reed Ameden

October 1, Lance Mald

October 9, Frank Ferrara


COMING WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

September 28, Lauren Traum (Ted)

October 2, Jacqui Morrison (James)

October 6, Harry Spencer (Kay)

October 11, Bob Uzenoff (Ellen)

October 15, Keith Johnson (Denise)


PRESIDENTS' MESSAGE

COME THIS SATURDAY

This Saturday I complete my second (nonconsecutive) term as your president. It has been my honor to support our club in our service of children.


It will also be your last opportunity to poke fun at me as your president.


Don't miss this last chance to take your last and best shot.

Lance31 Days Until The Reservoir Run

RESERVOIR RUN PLANNING


Reservoir Run planning is in high gear. President Harry and others are pursuing sponsors. Frank Ferrara is warming up the SignUpGenius machine. There is no shortage of volunteer opportunities. Watch for the list and pick several opportunities to support out signature fundraising event.

LAST WEEK

Lauren Traum, at the podium, inducted Jacqueline Torres at last week's meeting flanked by proud sponsor Steve Thomas, left, and co-sponsor Frank Ferrara.


Steve introduced Jacqueline in a way that left members with an appreciation of the background and promise of our (then newest) member.

See Jim McMorris's video of Jacqueline's induction.

Lauren Traum Inducting Jacqueline Torres

Kiwanis photograph and video by Jim McMorris

UPCOMING MEETINGS

 Program co-chairs Lisa Wexler and Karen Chrisley are obtaining and booking guest speakers for our October 2026 through September 2027 year.


Any Kiwanian who has plans for any sort of event throughout the year, please forward your date(s) to Karen's email karenchrisley@proton.me as soon as possible so you can be sure to have your desired date be available

NEWS

BOARD ADMITS ROB MILNE TO MEMBERSHIP


Barbara Gross introduced Rob Milne at last Saturday's meeting. Members warmly welcomed Rob, and Rob applied to join Kiwanis after the meeting. President Harry, eager for the board to act on Rob's application before the the October board meeting, asked for the boards approval without a meeting by unanimous written consent, which concluded with Rob's Tuesday.


Welcome Rob! Rob will be officially inducted at a future club meeting.

SOCIAL EVENTS


Leila Brier and Barbara Gross, our Social Events Committee are cooking up a plan for the next Kiwanis social event. What your email inbox for details as soon as it's out of the oven.

FOOD DRIVE BOOK and KID'S BOOK DRIVE


Dan Gilbert has announced we will continue our traition of a pre-Thanksgiving food drive at Weston Shopping Center on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, November 21, 2026. Kiwanis and Weston High School Key Club members will collect food, personal care items, gift cards, and cash at times to be announced.

President Harry has decided to expand our Kiwanis community service activities on Saturday, November 21 to collect both food and books (for kids) - as part of our partnership with Friends of Lachat for the Little Libraries initiative. We will collect the books in front of Fairfield County Bank. 

DIVISION HAPPENINGS

KIWANIS CLUB OF DANBURY INSTALLATION DINNER


Please save the date: Our installation of officers will be Tuesday, September 29th at Armando's Restaurant, Stoney Hill Road, Bethel. Time: 5:45 PM


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Serving the children of the world

Foster M. Crawford

Secretary Kiwanis Club of Danbury, Inc.

Secretary Kiwanis Club Foundation of Greater Danbury, Inc.

Mobile: 203-770-7812

KIWANIS CLUB OF MILFORD INSTALLATION DINNER


On behalf of the Kiwanis Club of Milford, I would like to formally invite you to join us for our Installation Dinner at Fratelli’s in Milford, CT!


πŸ“… Wednesday, October 7, 2026

⏰ 6:30 PM

πŸ“ Fratelli’s – Milford, CT


This is always a special evening for our club as we celebrate friendship, fellowship, service, and the installation of our officers for the coming year. We would love to have our friends join us and help make the evening even more special!


Please let me know by October 1st if you are able to attend.


πŸ’° Cost: $60 per person


Please make checks payable to Kiwanis Club of Milford and give your payment directly to me.


🍽️ Our Buffet Menu


πŸ₯— Garden Salad

πŸ¦‘ Fried Calamari

πŸ§€ Fried Mozzarella

🍝 Penne alla Vodka

🌢️ Sausage & Peppers

πŸ— Chicken Marsala

🐟 Sole Florentine

πŸ₯– Bread & Butter

πŸ₯€ Soft Drinks


Come hungry and ready for a great evening of good food, good friends, plenty of laughs, and lots of Kiwanis spirit! πŸŽ‰πŸ’™πŸ’›


We hope you can join us!


Yours in Service,

Pat Tokarz (aka Melt)

President, 2025–2026

Kiwanis Club of Milford

KIWANIS CLUB OF WILTON PUMPKIN SALE

Wilton Kiwanis receives their pumpkins tomorrow and the Great Wilton Pumpkin Sale is underway. A great fundraiser for this great Kiwanis club.

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PO BOX 1033
WESTON, CT 06883-0033

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