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THE PRESIDENT’S CORNER

It’s hard to believe that I’ll be writing only 3 more of these articles – the year is gliding by quickly. June has been a significant month – we grew the membership by four new Kiwanians. Specials thanks go to Kiwanian Ernie Wade and the Membership Committee for the hard work. Welcome new Kiwanians Teddy McCracken, Jeff Roberts, Thom Rutledge, and Joel Sutphin. We’re very glad to have you aboard!

The next project is the Football Program ad sales. This is a good money-maker for us so sell those ads! Also, please don’t forget to sell the Kiwanis Boosters for $5 each – this is pure profit.

Thanks for your continued efforts and support.

-Gary

WELCOME (TIMES 4)

I don’t get to write this often, and I don’t think I’ve ever written a “times four” Welcome. Guess alphabetically will do?

Teddy A. McCracken

Teddy McCracken is a Production Coach at Moog Components Group in Blacksburg. He holds a B.S. in Chemistry from Radford University, and has lived in Christiansburg for more than 10 years. He has two sons, Jonathon, 11, and Jordan, 9. Hobbies include golf, family genealogy, spending time with his boys, and tennis. Interested in the Community Service aspect of Kiwanis, he lists Impoverished Children, Improved Facilities at the Elementary School, and Activities for Special Needs Children. A good fit for Kiwanis, that. Teddy is sponsored by Ernie Wade.

Jeff Roberts

Jeff also works at Moog Components Group. He will complete his B.B.A. from Averett University this fall. He lives on Spruce Street with his wife, Sharon, and Arielle, 17, and Jasey, 5. Hobbies are golf and going to the lake Jeff is also interested in the Community Services part of Kiwanis, and lists fellowship, values, and security as important needs of our community. He is sponsored by Chuck Stone.

Thom Rutledge, Jr.

Thom is a Project Manager for Hash Investments, L.L.C., in Christiansburg. Thom and Angie have four children, Jessie, 10, Zack, 7, Jacob, 2, and Hannah Rose, 6 months. They live on Divine Drive. His hobby is golf, and he is interested in the Community Service side of Kiwanis. His sponsor is Ernie Wade.

M. Joel Sutphin

Joel works with the Verizon Real Estate Operation, and lives on Madison Avenue with his wife, Dawn, and Lynnsey, 18 and A.J. (Austin Joel), 2. Hobbies are building and landscaping. He is interested in the Community Service part of Kiwanis, and lists Youth Education and Activities as community needs. He is sponsored by Steve Simmons.

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Welcome to all, we hope you will enjoy your Kiwanis experience as we older members have. You will find that working to improve the lives of kids in our community is a very rewarding experience.

3^RD DIVISION STATISTICS

AS OF MAY 2005

CLUB	PROJECTS COMPLETED	SERVICE HOURS	$ SPENT
Bluefield	40	260	123
C’burg	173	1966	15100
Marion	49	483	7291
Mont. Co/B’burg	58	567	1014
Pulaski	12	191	1650
Radford	34	470	2640
Wythe Co	38	219	1370
TOTALS	404	4176	29188

MAY COMMITTEE REPORTS

COMMUNITY SERVICE – Wade

Members continue service on: Town Council (4); Planning Commission (3); Recreation Commission (2); Industrial Development Authority (1); Goodwill Board of Directors (1); Humane Society (1); Soup Kitchen (1). 71 Hours

YOUTH SERVICES – Bedsaul

Members serving as Sandlot Coaches and Officials, and as Scoutmaster. 24 Hours

HUMAN & SPIRITUAL AIMS – Ballengee/Cranford

Held devotions at meetings, worked at Soup Kitchen, serve as Sunday School teachers and on various boards and commissions. 30 Hours

YOUNG CHILDREN PRIORITY ONE – Morris

Members visited local child care center for

underprivileged children. Determined needs of the center and recommended $100 per month for supplies and equipment. Material to be bought and delivered by a Committee member. 6 Hours

JULY 2005