Greenville Kiwanis weekly meeting - January 13

This weekly Kiwanis meeting held in the Brethren Retirement Community Chestnut village Meeting Center was well attended in spite of the snow and cold. The introduction of the speakers from the SENIOR SCRIBES by Bob Robinson started with the SCRIBES President Dr. Delbert Blickenstaff who in turn introduced the other speakers.

Lyn Bliss followed Dr. Blickenstaff and presented the relevant facts behind the original formation of the Senior Advocates and the transition to the Senior Scribes. Joyce Livingston then identified some of the items of satisfaction received as a result of personal interaction and recognition for effort. Bev Hughes added comments about her enjoyment in learning about the SCRIBES and their acceptance for her offerings and appreciation for what the SCRIBES are doing. Al Bliss completed the seventeen minute presentation by describing the Scholarship fund accomplishments and goals in the two years and eleven months of existence. The fact that the SENIOR SCRIBES SCHOLARSHIP FUND is a non-profit charitable organization classified as a 501 (c) (3) by the IRS was announced. Although the SCHOLARSHIP FUND primary purpose to recognize and give some financial help to Darke County students that earn it, the seniors experience significant positive feedback and a warm sense of satisfaction from writing and working for the benefit of Darke County youth.

The next Kiwanis Meeting will be held Wednesday January 20, 2010 in the Chestnut Village Meeting Room of the Brethren Retirement Community. The January 27 meeting will be at Wayne Hospital and reservations should be made in advance. Contact Ken Kurz to verify that your name is on the list. The regular meetings are open to anyone interested in learning about the Kiwanis Club activities. We do have an excellent lunch and (with only very rare exceptions), the meeting and lunch will be over before 1:00 P.M. Call Al Bliss at 548-5687 or contact any Kiwanis member for details.

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