Clarion
Publication Date: September 24,
2007
Volume 58, Issue 12
Recent Activities
An item in the Hickory Daily Record told of the CVCC Circle K club’s activities in providing school supplies to Sweetwater Elementary and other schools. A photo picturing Circle K president Dale Hamilton (who is also our website manager), treasurer Na Lae See, vice-president Joshua Boone, and Advisor Linda Baker with CVCC President Dr. Garrett Hinshaw accompanied the article.
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Reminder- We are cooperating with the Give The Gift Of Sight Foundation and Lions Clubs International in promoting the collection of used eyeglasses and non-prescription sunglasses by volunteers during trick-or-treat time. The glasses will be repaired and classified by prescription before being given to people in developing countries. Hearing aids are also accepted. |
The Greater
Hickory Classic at Rock Barn Golf Tournament was held recently with
the marshals for the 7th hole again provided by the Hickory
Kiwanians (with the assistance of a few non-Kiwanians).
A record number of people attended.
The weather cooperated all days except for Friday when play had to
be halted because of much-needed rain. The missing play was made up
the following day.
At the August 28 meeting, checks were presented to representatives
of the Children’s Advocacy Center and of the Council on Adolescents.
Fall activities have begun with Terrific Kids programs in operation,
new member recruitment at Lenoir-Rhyne College and CVCC, and
continuing inter-club meetings.
Recent Programs
August 28– Mandy Pitts, Hickory Information Officer, spoke about the designation of Hickory as an All-American city. In the competition each city was allowed only ten minutes for their presentation. The video of Hickory’s ten minutes of fame demonstrated how perfectly choreographed and rehearsed the city’s performance was. Included in the video were Helen Devlin and Hickory High School Key Club president Nikki Lynn who made the trip to California on behalf of the city.
September 4– After Mark Sinclair, Director of the Catawba Science Center was presented with a check, Bruce Beerbower, Director of Visitor Services and Naturalist at the Center talked about the Critical Thinking Institute which has been operating summers since 1991. Students are accepted into the CTI1 program after they finish 6th grade. Some return for CTI2 the following summer and spend time at companies working on finding solutions to real problems. One of the CTI2 participants this year was Nick Barkley who assisted in the presentation.
September 11– Nikki Lynn, president of the Hickory High School Key club reported on Key Club activities and plans for the year. The Children’s Miracle Network movie night raised $500 and upcoming events include assisting with the book sale for the benefit of the Hickory Public Library, participation in a food drive, collecting for the UNICEF Buddy program to fight AIDS in Africa, aiding the Longview Thrift Shop, Brett’s Ride and Key Club week in November to raise money for African schools. (This is just the list for the Fall season).
In the winter and spring there will be a Buddy program, a Christmas party for needy kids, luminaries for cemeteries, March of Dimes, Easter egg hunt, junior diabetes drive and a fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Home.
September 18– The joint Kiwanis picnic was held at Kiwanis Park with great food and conversation. Bill Barkley was one of the chefs at the grill.
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New Member At the September 4 meeting, Henry Morphis was inducted. He is an attorney with the firm of Young Morphis Bach and Taylor. Welcome, Henry. |
Future Programs
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September 25– Mick Berry, City Manager of Hickory
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October 2– Installation Banquet at the Lake Hickory Country Club
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October 9– Adrian Updike, Children’s Advocacy Center
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October 16– To be announced
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October 23– To be announced
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October 30– Tom Adkins, Hickory Chief of Police
Announcements
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Annual Induction Banquet The banquet will be held at 6:00 on October 2 at the Lake Hickory Country Club. New officers will be:
President-
Mark Vollinger |
The Quote:
"I long to be in the midst of the children, and have more pleasure in
their little follies than in the wisdom of the wise."
Thomas Jefferson