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Meeting - 11/25/2003
President Lail began the meeting with, no, not the infamous bell, but
with his booming voice over the microphone. Earlie Hill, accompanied
by pianist Rusty who refused to play the chorus of both songs,
conducted the group in musical thanksgiving. Allison Cox, Key Club
member, was introduced by Mike Stack. In recognition of Farm City
Week, guests from the agricultural community, ag-related agencies and
businesses, and NC Cooperative Extension partners and staff were
introduced and welcomed. New Company Spotlight featured Debra Havens,
owner of This & That Shoppe and manager of Asheboro Florist.
These businesses offer a variety of gifts and home decor...a great
place to holiday shop! Lucky Brad Crumpler and Lynne Qualls received
gifts from these shops! Bob Fritz reported the food distribution went
great and reminded us to mark calendars for the last Wednesday in May.
Sign-up for providing books to preschoolers during the Asheboro
Christmas Parade, December 5; dinner at 5:30pm. President Lail
thanked a host of Kiwanians for bell ringing last week. Keep
practicing that wrist action! Demonstrating his usual quick
mathematical skills, Secretary Lynn reported 43 Kiwanians and 59
guests in attendance. We didn't get to sing Happy Birthday to
Elizabeth Provancha or Happy Anniversary to Abe and Martha
Norman...guess they were out celebrating the big events. Jimmy and
Pam Hill celebrate marital bliss on the 27th. The Farm City program
was presented by Rick Hamilton, Extension Leader, NC Cooperative
Extension Forestry. Randolph County has 312,000+ forested acres.
Mr.Hamilton discussed the mismanagement of forests and potential
threats to forestry...urbanization, losing value added forestry to
global markets, invasion of exotic plants, and high grading (always
cutting the biggest trees first to sell). His main point - When
contemplating managing your forested land...see a forester first!
Lynne R Qualls, County Extension Director
North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Randolph County Center
Thanks go to our bell ringers this past cold Saturday morning. Sign
up to ring this coming Saturday. 7pm slot is open this Saturday. See
www.asheborokiwanis.org\calendar for schedule.
Upcoming Events
Dec. 2, Board Meeting, 8pm - If you have any agenda items, please let
me know.
Dec. 5 Asheboro Christmas parade - volunteer to hand out books, 5:30
at Partnership for Children.
Dec. 6. Salvation Army Bell Ringing, Saturdays
Dec. 23 Kiwanis Christmas program.
Jan. 24, Div. Council Meeting, Lexington
Upcoming Programs
Dec. 2, Dr. Dough, Wright Brothers Story
Dec. 16, Make a Wish Foundation
Object Focus for December
To provide, through Kiwanis clubs, a practical means to form enduring
friendships, to render altruistic service, and to build better communities.
Notable Quote
The strength of our Nation comes from its people. As the early
inhabitants of this great land, the native peoples of North America
played a unique role in the shaping of our Nation's history and
culture. During this month when we celebrate Thanksgiving, we
especially celebrate their heritage and the contributions of American
Indian and Alaska Native peoples to this Nation.
Since our Nation's birth, pluralism and diversity have been hallmarks
of the American experience and success. In 1782, the Founding Fathers
chose as our national motto "E Pluribus Unum," which means
"out of many, one." Today, America's unity, derived from a
mix of many diverse cultures and people, grandly embodies the vision
expressed by our Founders. American Indian and Alaska Native cultures
have made remarkable contributions to our national identity. Their
unique spiritual, artistic, and literary contributions, together with
their vibrant customs and celebrations, enliven and enrich our land.
From the National Native American Heritage Month Proclamation in 2001
by President George W. Bush.
Laugh-a-LIttle - It's good for you.
A New York Times reporter had a contest to name the war in Iraq. One
of the top winners was "Dubya Dubya III."
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