Meeting Summaries
December 5, 2005: Guests for the meeting were Aileene Carroll with father, Marvin; Billie Dunning with Rusty Hammond; and three members from the RHS Key Club. Jack Mitchell introduced Sam Whitley, AHS football coach, who recapped his team's 12 and I season.
Board Actions
Leave of absence for Eddie Pugh
from 10-1 to 12-31.
Leave of absence for Monroe Herring
from 12-1 to 2-28.
$1,000 to Randolph County Foster
Parents Association.
$250 to Boys and Girls Home.
December 12: Visitors included Patrick Hayes and Ben Bunting from the RHS Key Club and Austin Crumpler from AHS. Tommy Morton joined Dawn to help organize the program, the Neighbors Grove Vocal Ensemble. This group of 1st through 6th graders included the Morton's son, Taylor, who performed a solo.
December 19: We celebrated Christmas with our spouses and dates by listening to music performed by "Ashegrove." Richard Johnson and Norman Grey entertained us with Christmas songs played on a variety of instruments, including the hammered dulcimer. Guests from the AHS Key Club were Desiree Avato, Elspeth Crawford, Meredith McKenzie, and Rachel Pollard.
January 2: Charles Lee introduced Sheriff Maynard Reid accompanied by Detectives Maness and Shibo who presented a program on monitoring sexual offenders. Billie Dunning was back visiting as a prospective member.

Board Actions
Recommendation to the club to pledge $25,000 to the Randolph Hospital for construction of an outpatient center to be paid over five years
Membership application of Billie Dunning sponsored by Rusty Hammond
Senior status to Carl Jordan.

From the Editor
When was the last time you invited someone to join you for a Kiwanis meeting? What if someone had not invited you?

March 28th 2006

A group about 49 strong of still-exhausted Kiwanians gathered to celebrate bringing down the curtain on another annual Pancake Day. Tom Cunningham, accompanied by Rusty Hammond on the piano, led our singing, which sounded pretty good! We had good news as Margurite Cunningham and Carolyn Link are doing better, and Darrell Lewis came through prostate cancer surgery yesterday with flying colors! We continued to remember John Taylor (still in Texas, following surgery). New on our List are Sandra Abbott (removable leg cast from Pancake injury, not jumping streams!]), Cal McIntosh (bone cancer), Arlle Culp (pancreatis) and Pres Barnette (due for prostate cancer surgery on 4/05). Charles Link delivered our Invocation.

Following dinner, we celebrated our participants in the Human Race, to wit: Sam Bass, Steve Bulla (who raised $6,500. for the Howell Center), Carlton Cheek, Howie & Jill Snotherly and Jim Southern. We appreciated a "Thank You" note from Sarah Whalley for our support for the People-to-People Student Ambassador Program.

Chris Ward introduced our Program, Bill Craig, AHS '83, ASU '87, married to Ginger for 2 years, and Outreach Coordinator for Randolph Senior Adults Center. Bill also chairs the Mayor's Committee for Disabled Persons. Organized 15 years ago with strong support from Arlle CuIp, these 15 active members advocate, through education and awareness, to remove barriers for the 15,000 disabled individuals who reside in Randolph County. The Committee works directly with 500 residents, weighted heavily in the 6-20 age range, through "Zoo Day" (with 250-300 participants); sending 2 developmentally-disabled adults to Camp Mount Shepherd two times per year; providing an annual Christmas Party for the Randolph Sheltered Workshop (usually w/Arlie playing Santa); developing projects with Victory Junction; and through the annual meeting each July at Lake Lucas. A 501© non-profit, this organization operated on United Way funds and individual contributions. Bill & Ginger are preparing to move into Bill's Parent's house, and Bill is a prospective member!!

Eddie Burks drew the "6 of Clubs" from the 20 cards remaining to carry $303. over to the next meeting and another hope-2-be Lucky Contestant.

2006 Pancake Day preliminary results: 5,416 (up from 5,017 in 2005!) paid eaters with (easily) over 5,800 total fed, and 11,800 sausage patties cooked.

April 04th. 2006

John Matkins, accompanied by Rusty Hammond on the keyboard, led 45 of us in song. We welcomed our Interclub Guests: Buddy Brown, Phil McCracken, Marty Symoniak and Spence Wilmoth from the Edward R. Murrow Club in Greensboro; and Bill Buckingham, Wiley Stockton, Sarge Walker and Jerry Yarborough from the High Point Club. Addressing our concerns: Sandra Abbott had recovered nicely; Arlie Culp was home; Darrell Lewis was recovering from prostate surgery; Cal McIntosh had surgery that day for bone cancer; Pres Barnett had prostate surgery schedule tomorrow; Jack Mitchell's Brother-in-Law, David Davis was well, while Jack's Grandmother and O.C. Burrow's Mother continued to climb against their respective health challenges.

Following dinner, we read a nice "Thank You" from recent Scholarship recipient Kendra Bruton and announced the Nominations Committee's Nominees for Offices for 2006-2008.

Dawn Williams introduced Doug Copeland, Publisher/President of The Business Journal. Doug took the helm of this weekly publication, employing 20 and headquartered in Greensboro, following a career which included 18 years as Vice President for Moses Cone Health Systems and stints as Chief of Staff for Congressman Richardson Pryor and an advance staffer for President Jimmy Carter. The Triad has suffered the loss of 37,000 manufacturing jobs, while 800 new jobs spring-up each day in China. What attracts industry to the 1 million resident-strong Triad are availability of land and efficiency from scratch of skilled manufacturing workers. 150 companies here are involved in some respect with the biotech industry, which supports 18,000 jobs in the NC, 1/3 in the Triad. Our Community College system is essential to support new industry. Despite our suffering in recent years, we have hope. Downtowns, such as Greensboro's, are reviving as residential and cultural centers. Embrace diversity and logistics.

The "Ace of Spades" remained hidden among the 18 cards remaining in the deck.

Board Meeting
Accepted resignation of Joe Snell with regrets.
Approved leave of absence for Carl Jordan from 02/14 through 6/13/06.
Donated $250. to the Boy Scouts to catch-up on our annual donations to that agency.
Donated $100. to Air Force Jr. ROTC at Asheboro High.
Discussed seeking a new major Community project, identifiable with our Club.

April 11th, 2006

Vice President Mike Hams presided, as we welcomed our Guests, 2 AHS Key Club Members and our auxiliary Member, Madison Williams (w/Mother, Dawn)..

Curt Lorimer of the Asheboro City Schools addressed the Club about technical and vocational courses of study at Asheboro High School.

The "Ace of Spades" hid for at least I more week in the ever-diminishing deck.

April 18th, 2006
Don Monroe, accompanied by Dottie Lewis, led 39 of us in singing to begin the meeting.
We welcomed our Guests: Richard Trotter (representative of the AHS Key Club) and Ally Hill
(w/Jimmy). President Jimmy thanked the Club for the Family support over the last week. Tim
Edwards delivered our Invocation.
CONGRATULATIONS to the following Officers who the Club elected by acclamation:
Mike Hams, 2006-7 President
Dave Rowe, 2006-7 Vice President
Lynn Jones, 2006-7 Treasurer
2006-8 Directors: Don Blanton

Mike Hunter

Dawn Morton

Eddie Burks, Carlton Cheek and Dave Rowe presented Marian Brown Dabbs. Originally from the North, Miss Newberry, SC and a graduate of Winthrop (where she was a voice major), Marian moved to Asheboro in 1996, where she now sings in the Nazarene Church. She performed "Jesus, Take the Wheel." In the insurance business through Farm Bureau, Marian learned first-hand the impact on a family of catastrophic illness when she lost her Mother at age 14. She impressed upon the Club the importance of having a Will and Life Insurance for surviving Family Members. Also, 2 of 5 people need nursing home care during their lives. The average stay is 2.5 years. Long Term Care Insurance should be a consideration for every family, including as a part of estate planning.

Charlie Lee PULLED the "Ace of Spades" and with it, $317., but not without committing $100. of his winnings to stand good as the base for the next pot.

April 25th, 2006

A total of 48 gathered to welcome our Guests: John Hunt (w/Abe Norman) and Madison Williams (w/ Mother, Dawn), and to celebrate receiving the news that we were designated a "Distinguished Club" for 2005-6 by Carolinas Governor Bev Martin. Thanks, Past President Scott Redding

Carlton Cheek introduced Aaron Pugh of the Asheboro Copperheads. A 2002 Elon graduate, Aaron works with Pugh Oil Company, which includes devotion to local baseball. With 15 teams, the Coastal Plains League is the largest of its kind in the Country and considered the 2d toughest. The teams play 56 regular season games over about 2.5 months, about the same length as a college schedule. The teams and players are required to abide by NCAA rules. This year, Asheboro will prosper from hosting the "Petite Cup Tournament," the Coastal Plains League's play-offs, featuring the top 8 teams placing in the regular season. As always, the Copperheads are indebted to the players' Host Families, who traditionally benefit from the relationships with their extended Family.

Eddie Burks drew the "3 of Clubs," leaving 52 cards (including the "Joker") for next week.

May 2nd, 2006

With Vice President Mike presiding, 35 Members and 29 Guests, including the top 5 academically positions seniors at our County High Schools gathered for our annual Scholarship Night.

 
With Scholarship Chair Jim Marlowe overseeing, Denny Jennings, Assistant
Superintendent for Instruction with Asheboro City Schools addressed the gathering, inspiring the
Students to excel in their efforts at higher education. The Club presented $1,500. Scholarships for
2006-7 to: Amy Villagomez of Asheboro, Dustin Ritter of Eastern Randolph, and Ashley Brower of Southwest Randolph.

May 9th, 2006

Hope everyone enjoyed PIG PICKIN'!!

May 16th, 2006

Darrell Lewis, accompanied by Dottie, led the 51 present in song. We welcomed Darrell back, along with Pres Barnette, from their respective prostate surgeries. We remembered Henry Loy, who is undergoing the same surgery. We celebrated the graduations of Richard Cox (Picky & Sarah's Son) from WFU and Dee Edwards (Tim & Allison's Daughter) from Meredith, as well as Charles Link's Granddaughter from UNC. Charles delivered our Invocation.

Following dinner, we received a report from Sam Bass, Lynn Jones, Darrell Lewis and Dick Peterson on their lnterclub yesterday to the Gate City Club in Greensboro. John Matkins reported that 11 former Legion Post 45 Players are now playing collegiate baseball!

Eddie Burks introduced Mickey Bare, who has been writing since age 4. After writing for the N.C. State newspaper, working for Social Services in South Carolina and serving as Head Start Director through our Regional Consolidated Services, Mickey has served as a guest columnist for The Courier-Tribune since 2000. Reared by a "Village" within Greenwich in New York, she became inspired to write about intergenerational relationships; thus, her new book, Relative Expressions. Along with tributes to members of her Family (including her Grandparents' cherished American Citizenship), Mickey read a chapter to us about "Pinch Hitting" for her Friend, Add Penfield by serving as a program for the Asheboro Golden-K Club. Mickey sold several of her books after the meeting.

Jim Gardner pulled the "3 of Diamonds," leaving the "Ace of Spades" and the $ for another day.

Over 2,000 Builders Clubs are sponsored by Kiwanis Clubs in Junior High and Middle Schools around the World, including NAMS and the Alternative School.

Board Meeting
Approved Membership of Bill Craig.
Donated $200. to Christian Companions.
Donated $250. to Randolph Prison Chaplaincy Program.
Donated $1,000. to our Boys & Girls Club.
Donated a net of $684. to the AHS Key Club, representing $167. and $267. to pay a third of delegates' costs to the their District and National Conventions respectively and $250. to their Scholarship.
President appointed a Committee to explore a new Big Project for our Club, one which will be a Legacy for our Club: Lynne Quails, Chair; Jack Mitchell, David Poe, Scott Redding and David Smith.

May 23rd, 2006

Vice President Mike presided, as 32 Members were present, another 7 at the Ballpark, with 3 Guests (including Tommy and Taylor Morton [w/ Dawn]).

Ralph Hall introduced Charles Riddle of the Alzheimer's Association. Charles talked about symptoms of the on-coming disease, including forgetting what to do with keys. He also addressed the impact of the disease on victim's Families. Charles encouraged Members to participate in" Memory Walks" for Alzheimer's.

The "Ace of Spades" evaded capture.

May 30th, 2006
Earlie HilL accompanied by Rusty Hammond, led a group of 42 (with 6 at the Ballpark)
in "Faith of our Fathers" and "America." We welcomed Guests: Pam Hill (w/Jimmy) and Bill
Craig (Member-in-Waiting). We remembered Betty Lee's Mother, Eutha Carraway (in ICU in
Laurinburg with cardiac arrest), David Smith (gone to the hospital with a clot in his leg), Wendy
Link (Charles' Daughter-in-Law) beginning breast cancer treatments, and Jon Taylor in Atlanta.
Charles Link delivered our Invocation.

John Matkins caught us up on Baseball. Sam Bass reported on the 5/24 Food Distribution. We read a "Thank You" from Christian Companions. The Club presented a check for $500. to Pam Hill for contribution to the RCC Foundation Scholarship in memory of John Joyner, a tremendously generous and charitable act moved his Family and which will benefit RCC Students from now on (Thank You and God Bless you ALL!!).

Daryl Hill introduced Patrick O'Hara, Executive Director of the Randolph Asheboro YMCA, speaking to the Club for the first time in about 5 years. Accompanied by Y Aquatics Director (and Al-IS Swim Team Coach) Shaun Columbia, Patrick thanked the Club for our continuing support of the Y's Summer Youth Scholarship program. No Child is turned away form the Y owing to money. 7,000 Youth participate in athletic and educational programs though the Y each year. Youth average 1,000/week inside during winter and 350/week year-round on the playgrounds. Seniors (including Carl Jordan) are regularly active at the Y, which is heavily involved in both Senior and Special Olympics. New steam room, sauna and whirlpool should b e ready by August. The Y shares our common loss of Bob Fritz. We were shown the Y's new DVD, narrated by none other than our own Dave Rowe.

Rusty Hammond drew the "7 of Hearts," leaving the money and "Ace of Spades" for at least next week.

Kiwanis International Headquarters: 3636 Woodview Trace, Indianapolis, Indiana.

June 13th 2006

John Matkins led the group of 50 strong in a cappella renditions of " Your're a Grand Ole Flag" (on Flag Day Eve) and "Take me out to the Ballgame." We welcomed our guests: Tina Crutchfield (who filled out a Membership Application, upon returning w/ Brad Crumpler; Bill Craig (awaiting Induction), Tommy Morton (ever able and assisting, w/Dawn), and Ally Hill (w/President Jimmy). We celebrated Dean Lail and Sapona Plastics' acquisition as reported in The Courier-Tribune, Charles Link and Bill Bizzell's upcoming trek to Alaska, and Dave Rowe's invitation (all expenses paid) from and to attend former Coach John Madden's induction into the NFL Hall of Fame. Marvin Caviness delivered our Invocation.

Eddie Burks introduced someone who has wanted to speak to the Club for a long time: our own Lynn Tones. Alter growing up in Dunn, graduating UNC, going with State Employees Credit Union in 1976, finding Kathy in Greensboro and moving to Asheboro in 1982, Lynn became devoted to Kiwanis, teaching 5th Grade Sunday School, and Clowning. The profession dates back to the days of the court jester and has advanced to the Clown College in Florida (which feeds Ringling Brothers). Along with Renee Henderson in 1993, Lynn started a Clown Troop as a ministry of 1st Baptist Church. With costumes pieced together from thrift stores (except for the hair) and Kathy's stitch work, Lynn became "Benny," an august (flesh-faced) Clown (as opposed to either a white-faced or character clown). Benny has entertained at Pancake Day and a number of other community events, including regular appearances in the annual Asheboro Christmas Parade. Lynn shared a slide presentation with us, including stages of presentation preparation, and displayed the art of balloon character creation. He is interested in starting a "Clown Troop" within the Club.

Jim Gardner pulled the "Queen of Diamonds," as the "Ace of Spades" eluded detection among the 47 cards remaining and the $359. waits for another lucky contestant.

1974 Major League Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Ed "Whitey" Ford became an ace for the New York Yankees after learning to play organized basebalL beginning 1953, in the Kiwanis Boys Baseball League, sponsored by the Clubs of Long Island West.

Board Meeting

Consensus approved Jack Mitchell's efforts to provide royal blue Asheboro Kiwanis shirts with gold logo at reasonable cost for Members.

Accepted resignation of Veneda Brown with regrets.

Approved membership of Tina Crutchfield (sponsored by Brad Crumpler).

Recognized the efforts of Scott Redding and Lynn Jones in shepherding Principal Rick Dawes and Assistant Principal Lynn Smith in recruiting Advisors Bob Armfield, Brook Davis and Jennifer Mclnnis to establish a new Key Club at Kandleman High School and committed $600. to start-up as financial sponsor.

Contributed $5./ member to Kiwanis International Foundation and $2./ member to Carolinas District Foundation (same level of contribution as last year).

Purchased the last 7 Kiwanis Hats at $10. each for Club use.

Elected President Jimmy, Vice President Mike and Secretary-Treasurer Lynn to represent the Club at the Carolinas District Convention in Durham, 8/25-27.

Divided duties to check on Members who have been consistently absent over the last year. Received report that Pancake Day has thus far netted $24,246., over $1,500. more than 2005.

June 20th, 2006

Darrell Lewis, accompanied by Rusty Hammond, led 46 of us (and 5 more in spirit at the ballgame) in singing "Amazing Grace" and "America." We welcomed our Guests: Greg Patton (w/Dawn Morton) of the City of Randleman, Lynn Smith (w/Scott Redding), Assistant Principal of Randleman High School, and Bill Craig (awaiting induction as Member). We remembered Charles Link and Bill Bizzell (on their long- awaited Alaska trek) and celebrated the birth of Jim & Barbara Gardner's Granddaughter, Ellie (in Charlotte, where Jim spent time in the waiting room with fellow expectant Grandfather, Lynn Jones' Clown Friend about whom Lynn spoke last week!).

Following dinner, we received written "Thank Yous" from Amy Villagomez (Scholarship recipient) and Pam Hill (regarding the Club's very generous donation to John's RCC Scholarship). We then heard from Jennifer Ellis who came all the way from Winston-Salem to talk to us about Lifeline Screening's partnership with Oakhurst Baptist Church to offer affordable screenings to prevent strokes, vascular disease, abdominal aortic aneurisms and osteoporosis (claiming to have saved 1,185 lives through this process last year)

Charles Lee introduced Asheboro Police Chief Gary Mason. On the force since 1978, Gary talked about the changes to the Asheboro community, especially in the context repercussions from the illegal drug trade. Many problems previously considered urban are now present or on their way here, also including immigrations and gangs. Gary believes that prayer uniting our Community can reveal solutions by changing hearts. The Asheboro Drug Task Force holds monthly prayer vigils during the summertime. Upcoming are Monday, 7/17, 6:30 p.m. @ Brewer Park and Sunday, 8/27, 6:30 p.m. © Bicentennial Park.

Kent Strickland pulled the "Queen of Clubs," the "Ace of Spades" staying aloof among the 46 cards remaining, along with $364.

In 1947, the Kiwanis Club of Banning, California helped the City build a Class IV Municipal Airport, today with a runway 5,100 feet long, capable of handing most aircraft up to corporate jets.

June 27th, 2006

Dottie Lewis warmed-up a crowd of 41 (with others at the Ballpark) to "Chattanooga Choo-Choo," after which Don Monroe led us in "You're a Grand Old Flag" and "America." We welcomed back our Members-in-Waiting, Bill Craig (Induction July 18th!) and Tina Crutchfield. We remembered Cal McIntosh during tough days and our travelers, Charles Link and Bifi Bizzell (about mid-way in their trip). We celebrated Jim Marlowe's retirement from 30 years of teaching. We also breathed a sigh of relief for Don Monroe's Daughter-in-Law, Betsy, who remembered to duck and survived unscathed, when her car hydroplaned on 220, going through the median cables, which sliced the car apart about mid-windshield level! We bemoaned with Jimmy Philpott, whose Honda Accord had the misfortune of being parked at Randolph Mall last Friday night, during which time it was flooded and totaled (while Jimmy watched the movie, "Cars!"). Marvin Caviness delivered our Invocation.

While the famous back table recovered from chokes of laughter, Earlie Hill reported in a quick InterCiub to the Lexington table-pounders in the company of Sam Bass, Quinton Hussey and Darrell Lewis. REMEMBER BASEBALL (and the $2,800. Concession night at the Chamber Game last week!

Ed Menius introduced Mike Hodges and Linda Poole from Randolph Electric Membership Corporation. After recognizing our Club's Veterans and witnessing a bad fishing day, Mike spoke on storm response. Begun in 1939 when REMC borrowed $300,000. to run a 100-mile line from Asheboro to Snow Camp to service 1,000 customers, the Cooperative today has 31,000 members and 87 workers. The Co-ops have agreements to assist each other in times of crisis. 400 workers from other Co-ops came here to help in our ice storm of 2002. Last year, REMC loaned workers to other Co-ops a total of 45 days. They went to Mississippi and then Louisiana after Katrina to Co-ops with all 60,000 and 33,000 members, respectively, in the dark. Chaotic described a situation that saw scarce fuel over the Alabama line. Chickens, cows, armadillos ("possums in shells"), snakes, fire ants and (big) mosquitoes roamed freely. The REMC troop slept where they could, whether it be in tents, a gym, a youth camp they got back on- line, or trucks, and they ate dinner on the ground (from nice folks happy to see them), while they cut trees to use as replacement power poles. When the sun started down in low country, the worked stopped, because alligators inhabited water holes. BE SAFE AROUND AND DON'T TRUST A DOWNED POWER LINE!! Also, don't grab an electric fence!

Tina Crutchfield drew the "5 of Diamonds" from the deck, leaving $376. plus the "Ace of Spades" lurking amongst the 45 cards remaining un-torn for next time.

In 1936, the Kiwanis Club of Bradenton, Florida opened a trailer park, which became a mobile home park, the proceeds from which have enabled that Club to donate millions to charity.

NO MEETING NEXT WEEK. SEE YOU ON JULY 11TH!

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY TO YOU AND YOURS!!

"To understand [an individual], you must know [their] memories. The same is true of a nation."

- Anthony Quale

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed."

June , 2006

Vice President Elect Dave Rowe fired up the 49 Attendees at the meeting as President Jimmy arrived late from Court in Carthage. Earlie Hill led the music, accompanied by Dottie Lewis. We welcomed our Guests: Kay Lail (w/Husband, Dean), Tina Crutchfield (w/Brad Crumpler) IPROSPECTIVE MEMBER: new Business Banker with RBC Centura, and a former member of the Downtown Kiwanis Club of Indianapolis, Indiana], and Bill Craig (awaiting Induction). We expressed our sympathy to Charles Lee upon the death of Betty's Mother, Eutha Carraway. We celebrated David Smith's improvement and activity from the blood clot in his leg and Wendy Link(Charles' Daughter-in-Law)'s successful start in treatment for breast cancer. Charles delivered our Invocation.

Thanks to Sam Bass, Don Blanton, Marvin Caviness, Quinton Hussey, Vic Jones, Charles Link, Dick Peterson, Jimmy Philpott, Robby Robertson, Dave Rowe and Malt Styers for yeomen's work at the quarterly Food Distribution 5/24! More help is needed at the next, scheduled 9/27.

Earlie Hill introduced Bob Jenkins, returning to speak to us for the 3d time (9/O4Disaster Preparedness, 12/OSRandolph Prison Ministry) in 2 years, this time on his recent trip (along with Wife, Helen) to China. The Jenkins' Daughter, Brenda resides in Shanghais (18.7 million population greater than NC, VA and Hawaii combined), with her Husband, Jerry, in charge of Chinese expansion for McDonalds (which expects to about double its current number of restaurants to 1,000 by the 2008 Olympics [KFC already has 1,200 restaurants in operation.]). China has 1.3 billion (20%) of the World's 6.5 billion residents, and she uses 55% of the World's concrete and 60 % of the World's steel, with only the U.S. using more oil. 90% of the population over the age of 15 can read and write. The big Cities are surprisingly modern. Though Chinese cannot afford hard lines, almost all have cell phones. 50% of the individual residents live on less than $2./ day. Traffic is organized chaos, with whoever gets the nose of their car out first having the right-of-way, and Watch Out for scooters! The Chinese have built a huge dam, producing 85 million kilowatt hours/year (Hoover Dam = 4 million/year), and the Great Wall stretches 1,463 miles. Americans are I demand from residents to have in their pictures (especially big guys, as Dave Rowe found out), but watch out for the Red Army and censorship.

Dean Lail pulled the "8 of Hearts," as the "Ace of Spades" hid among the 48 cards remaining, with $346. at stake. -

The Kiwanis Club of Geelong, Australia began sponsoring a fundraiser including showing 80 antique cars/motorcycles in 1973, raising $1,500. Now called "All Ford Day," the event annually features 1,200 vehicles and raises $42,000.

"The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence." - Denis Waitley

July 11th, 2006

Tom Cunningham took us on "The High Road to Scotland," while singing "0'

Susannah," to open our meeting with 45 present. We welcomed our Guests: Martha Norman

(w/Husband, Abe), Bill Craig (awaiting induction next week) and Ally Hill (w/Dad, Jimmy).

We remembered Mary Mccintosh upon the death of our former Member, Cal and also Cindy

Hams (surgery last Wednesday). We celebrated the return of our Alaskan sojourners, Bill Bizzell

and Charles Link. Abe Norman delivered our Invocation.

Following dinner, John Matkins recounted Concession Duty and led us in celebration of our Post 45 Legion Team's continued success. Lynn Jones informed us of the special Copperheads game, Partnership for Children 4th annual Community night Friday, July 28tI, with a 1950-w era theme, honoring surviving Players from the 1940-s and '50-s, complete with Fireworks afterwards.

Happy Birthdays to Ralph Hall, Steve Jones and Mack Priest.

Happy Anniversary to Russell & Ruth Walker.

Daryl Hill introduced our former President, Jack Atwater who, along with assistance of Wayne Holbrook, caught us up to date on MERCE Clinic. Begun as an answering system for our local Dental Society in the late 1970-s. after identifying tremendous needs for treatment, with start-up help from the Kate B. Reynolds and Duke Foundations, the MERCE we know started in 1995. With $50,000. annual assistance from our United Way and significant support from Randolph Hospital (MERCE eases quite a load from our local Emergency Room [with a reduced cost for treatment from $275. to $65./individual), the Clinic has a $2 million annual operating budget. It is the largest Medical Assistance Plan (MAP) provider in NC, also legitimately dispensing $3 million worth of surplus drugs last year. MERCE provides to 21,000 Patients each year, allowing many to no longer have to choose between needed prescriptions or food. The new MERCE Dental Clinic, housed in a 5,000 sq.ft. facility on Brewer Street (costing $575,000.) is projected to have an operating budget of $900,000/ year, funding 6 chairs.

Steve Bulla drew the "Jack of Clubs," leaving the "Ace of Spades" among the 44 cards remaining for next week.

Of the first 50 Kiwanis Clubs, the most (8 each) came from not from the State of Michigan (only 6), but from Ohio and New York.

Board Meeting
Approved Membership Application of Lynn Smith.
Donated $250. to the $2,500. being raised for the Fireworks Show for the
Copperheads/Partnership night 7/28 at McCrary Park.
Donated $50. to help sponsor a hole at the North State Officials Charitable Golf
Tournament, which this year gave a scholarship from such proceeds to an AHS athlete.
Discussed at length future operations of our Club's Baseball Program and Membership issues.

July l8th, 2006
Tom Cunningham strummed "Amazing Grace" under a "Harvest Moon" to open out meeting with 56 present. We welcomed our Guests: Dee Edwards (w/Dad, Tim [offering to lead an Interclub to China, to visit with Dee when she travels there to teach Englishi), Tommy Morton (w/ Wife, Dawn), Sarah Cox (w/Husband, Ricky) and Ally Hill (w/Dad, Jimmy). We remembered Charles Link (having bladder surgery tomorrow) and Marian Craig (Bill's Mother, who broke her right hip). We celebrated Jon Taylor and his ability to move his legs! Charles Link delivered our Invocation.
John Matkins continued to regal us with the successful exploits of Post 45 (now in the Finals!!). Mike Hams asked for input for next year's Committee assignments.
Our meeting was unrudely interrupted by none other than Bessie Mae, one of the Dixie Hicks from Hog Slop Holler, Bessie proceeded to personally engage many of our Members with down-home humor, resulting in prolonged revolving laughter. She even remembered when Pete Abbott had dark hair at Franidinville School! TAMMY CROTTS did a masterful job and is available for hire for gigs upon notice. Many Thanks to Dawn Morton, who continued her practice of providing exhilarating programs for our Club!
Dave Rowe did the honors of inducting BILL CRAIG, who, with Wife, Ginger by his side, spoke words from the heart about giving back to his Community through our Club. Bill heralds from Reid and Marian, exceptionally fine Parents who remain in Asheboro and in whose house Bill & Ginger now reside. We look forward to many years together, Bill!
To crown the night, Dean Lail plucked the "Ace of Spades" from the 44 cards remaining, retiring the deck, and claiming $400.!
The Great Neck, New York and Cheyenne Mountain/ Colorado Springs, Colorado Clubs were the first to admit women as members. LOCALLY: the only Member known to serve as Pancake Chair, but not as President (Dean Sexton); and the only Member known to serve as President without being Pancake Chair (Gary Parks [Lucky Dog!]).
July 25th, 2006
About 70 of us, including Guests and Kiwanians working the Copperheads game, joined in song led by Darrell Lewis, with Dottie's accompaniment. We welcomed Tina Crutchfield (Member awaiting induction). We remembered Charles Link (recovered from his bladder procedure and working tonight's game at McCrary) and Marian Craig (Bill's Mom, moving in to Clapp's to convalesce from a broken right hip). After recounting for our guests how he backed into the Hall of Fame, Dave Rowe delivered our Invocation.
Darrell Lewis reported on the day's successful InterClub, led by Tom Cunningham, to the Edward R. Murrow Club in Greensboro. Mike Stack provided applications for anyone interested in volunteering (which could turn in to a Club activity with 10 members at either) to work (and benefit from with Mike and O.C. Burrow) the Women's U.S. Open in Pinehurst next June and/or the Senior Open at Kiawah Island, South Carolina next May. John Matkins recounted work detail over the next 10 days for Copperheads games. Glenn Rainey fified in with secretarial duties for Lynn Jones (in New York).
It was Post 45 Appreciation Night! David Smith introduced Coach Ronnie Pugh, who in turn introduced the Players of our Legion Team, which posted a 29-15 record, losing to Kaimapolis Monday night in the 9th, concluding a season which saw the team go to the 4th round of the Play-Offs and finish Area 3 Northern Division Champions! Also present were Coach Bill Allen (with Wife, Wilma), as Coach Ken Morgan had gone to the beach to be with his Family. We also had Tony Wright and Steve Morgan (Lewis Holt's Son-in-Law), Legion voices on the radio. Charlie Robbins was at the night' s Copperhead's game, but Tony McKee and Dennis Garcia were with us, after coaching the Junior Legion team to a regular season 13-3 mark and finishing Division Champions. We have an exceptional group of Players. While Kannapolis loses 14 of 18 off its team, we lose only 4 to college. As we were presented the Area 3 Northern Division Trophy, Ronnie encouraged us to hold on for next year (and thereafter, too!)! It was a night to beam about the efforts we put into our Legion sponsorship!! And Thank You, David!!
Sam Bass threw a scare into the crowd when he drew the "Ace of Clubs," leaving the "Ace of Spades" among the 53 cards (with 2 Jokers), along with $300., remaining for next week.
At its 1961 Convention, Kiwanis International voted 2,394 to 1,762 to expand beyond the borders of the United States and Canada, with the first such being the Kiwanis Club of TijuanBaja, California Mexico.
"Other things may change us, but we start and end with family." - Anthony Brandt
"Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any one
thing." - Abraham Lincoln
"Children are likely to live up to what you believe of them." - Lady Bird Johnson
"Whoever wants to reach a distant goal must take many small steps."
- Helinut Schmidt
Darrell Lewis, accompanied by Dottie, started the evening off for the 45 present with
"Good Old Summertime" (in the 100 degree heat) and "You're a Grand Old Flag." We remembered Ralph Hall's Mother-in-Law (Bertha Smith: up-coming surgery from a break) and Lori Coggins (brain cancer). We congratulated our Members who were among the Courier- Tribune's voted Favorites in their professions and wished Dave Rowe a good trip to the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio (guest of John Madden). Marion Griffin delivered our Invocation.

Dawn Morton introduced Steve Eblin, Vice President for Corporate Planning and Development for Randolph Hospital. Steve and Rhonda moved here some 13 years ago and have become an integral part of our Community. Due to developments in technology, 94,000 of Randolph Hospital's 140,000 patients last year were out-patient. As a part of its commitment to remain independent, Randolph Hospital is raising $4 million to construct a new Out- Patient/Cancer Treatment Center. The 58,000 square foot facifity (to be off the Fayettevifie Street side of the Hospital) wifi accommodate out-patient surgery and radiation cancer treatments. The Hospital has already raised $1.3 million in pledges internally. This addition is vital to the health and well-being of our Families and Neighbors.
Charles Lee pulled a "Joker" and then the "Jack of Diamonds" and yet another card (by virtue of drawing a "Joker") from the deck, as the "Ace of Spades" remained concealed among the 51 cards remaining.
At its Convention in Birmingham, Alabama in 1919, Kiwanis International declared its independence when $17,500. was raised from Delegates in 30 minutes to purchase the organization from founder, Allen Simpson Browne.
Board Meeting
Voted to give a Bonus to each of the Post 45 Assistant Coaches (Bifi and Ken). Head Coach Ronnie declined any offered Bonus in favor of his Assistants. The Legion Gate this year was up to $13,528. (from $7,000. last year), raising revenues (including Concessions and Solicitations) to @$33,000.
Voted to give a token of appreciation each to Tony McKee and Dennis Garcia, Junior Legion Coaches. This year, they returned the entire amount. the Club fronted to sponsor this Program, along with over $1,000. in Concessions revenue.
Granted Leave of Absence to Steve Jones from 7/01 to 9/30/ 06.
Authorized Lynn to obtain new I.D. Badges for Members.
Set Installation Night for 9/26/06.
August 08th, 2006
Earle Hill, accompanied by Rusty Hammond, led 46 of us in singing "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" and "America the Beautiful." We remembered Dave Rowe's Mother-in-Law, recovering from bypass surgery and celebrated Dave and Faith's news that their Daughter, Dawn is expecting triplets!! Charles Link delivered our Invocation.
Carlton Cheek reported on his Thursday, 8/03 InterClub visit to the Starmount Club with O.C. Burrow, Darrell Lewis, Robby Robertson and Mike Stack. David Smith encouraged concession participation during the up-coming Petite (Coastal Plains League) Tournament at McCrary Park. Charles Link informed about a stellar Community 'Concert season to come.
Nancy Kirby and Carol Pierce, board certified lactation consultants of the Randolph County Health Department, spoke on Smart Start and the Welcome Baby Programs. These former home health nurses provide free services to every Baby living in Randolph County whose guardians will accept. They work to avoid developmental delays in Children while preparing them for school, both individually and through working with day care providers. Nancy and Carol teach and pass out smoke detectors. With broader middle class acceptance, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome cases have dropped 75%.
Kent Strickland pulled the "2 of Hearts," leaving the "Ace of Spades" among the 47 cards remaining for next week.
Each year, at the close of the Kiwanis International Convention, the Delegates join hands and sing "Auld Lang Syne."
"It infuriates me to be wrong when I know I'm right." - Moliere
"To me old age is always 15 years older than I am." - Bernard Baruch

August 15th, 2006
Earlie Hill, accompanied by Rusty Hammond, led 52 of us in "Amazing Grace" and "Baffle Hymn of the Republic." We welcomed Sarah Cox guesting with Husband, Ricky. We remembered David Smith (*and Wife, Lorraine and Mother, Ola), upon the death of his Father, former Club President Paul Smith, just shy of his 90th Birthday. We also remembered Jim Swarringen (undergoing chemotherapy) and Leo Carter's Family upon his death. Marvin Caviness delivered our Invocation.
Secretary Lynn and President Jimmy reported on the Division 8 Council Meeting
Monday, 8/14 in Greensboro. David Smith reported on a successful Petite Cup Tournament. Bifi
Craig's yard sale turned out to be a good day to build an ark. Jeff Miller (57) and Marvin
Caviness (43) received 100 years worth of perfect attendance recognition!
We celebrated the induction of Tina Crutchfield into our Club. Presented by Brad Crumpler and accompanied by her Husband, Michael (State Farm Insurance Agent in Ramseur) and Daughter, Simone (They have 2 other Daughters, Bianca and Alexia.), Tina hails from Port Huron, Michigan and has lived in several different areas of our Country, once serving as a member of the downtown Indianapolis Kiwanis Club. She is 6-months into her tenure as business banker for RBC Centura in Asheboro. Tina is already an active member of our Community, serving through Central Carolina Community Church, Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce, Randolph County Partnership for Children, Randolph Habitat for Humanity, Randolph Hospice and Randolph county United Way. She struck a chord in the hearts of everyone as she spoke about her desire to serve through Kiwanis. We look forward to serving with you, Tina!
Happy Birthdays to Eddie Burks, Chris Griffin and Ken Leonard.
Happy Anniversaries to Tom & Margurite Cunningham, Rhonda Dillingham & Bill Perdue, Dean & Kay Lail and Dave & Faith Rowe.
Maff Styers presented Abby Lipsky of Victory Junction Gang Camp to up-date us on how things there are going. Partnering with Paul Newman's "Hole in the Wall Gang Camps," Victory Junction is a magically happy place for Children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses, a fact borne-out in a video Abby showed us. Guided by Frank Havens, Victory Junction has been a major project for our Club, as well as our Carolinas District. In its 3d Summer of operation, the Camp has hosted 925 Children, as well as some 32 Families on weekends, supported by 35 year- round Staff, 50 seasonal cabin Counselors and another 50 Volunteers. We are fortunate to be a part of such a special enrichment in the lives of w many Children.
John Gibson pulled the "10 of Hearts," leaving the "Ace of Spades" lurking among the 46 cards remaining for next week.
The "6 Permanent Objects of Kiwanis," which we repeated tonight for Tina's induction, were adopted by the Kiwanis International Convention in Denver, Colorado in 1924.
UP-COMING PROGRAMS:
8/22 Hospice of Randolph
8/29 New AHS Football Head Coach Whitley
9/05 Chris Ward
9/12 Dave Rowe brings us his recent NFL Hall of Fame Weekend
9/19 Carlton Cheek
9/26 Installation Night
"To prejudge [others'] notions before we have looked into them is not to show their darkness but
to put out our own eyes." - John Locke
"Any time you think you have influence, try ordering around someone else's dog."
- The Cockel Bur

 
August 22, 2006
John Matkins, accompanied by Tom Cunningham, led 47 of us present in "You're a Grand Old Flag" and "God Bless America." We remembered Charles' Wife, Carolyn Link ( having a challenging time regulating medications) and celebrated Vic Jones' successful cornea transplant surgery. Charles delivered our Invocation.
O.C. Burrow reported on a successful InterCiub (w/Steve Bulla, Canton Cheek and Mike Stack) to Northwest Guilford.
Happy Birthdays to Howie Snotherly and Russell Walker.
Happy Anniversaries to Bifi & Phyllis Bizzell, Bifi & Ginger Craig, Charles & Carolyn Link and Dick & JoAnne Peterson.
Jim Swarringen introduced Jared Reeder (Public Relations Director), Marilyn Paths (Volunteer Coordinator) and Connie Ulrich (Director of Development), who brought us the program on Hospice of Randolph. Since 1983, this not-for-profit agency has served over 10,000 people in Randolph County through adult home health care and "Kids Path" (pediatric home health care and grief counseling). Marilyn told the story of Hospice supporting her in the losses of her Mother and Sister, a story with which so many of us can relate. Hospice is now frying to raise $3 million to realize the dream of "Hospice Home," a 10-bed facffity providing in-patient Scare (4 long-term beds and 6 respite care beds). Hospice has 50 full and part-time Staff, 50 trained Volunteers, 12 office Volunteers and other event Volunteers. 10/28 = 21st annual BBQ/Auction at SouthWest Randolph High School ($6/ticket); 11/17 = Tree Lighting Ceremony at Randolph Public Library; 12/05 Holiday Tour of Homes. Visit www.hospiceofrandolph.org.
John Gibson this time pulled the "Ace of Hearts," leaving the "Ace of Spades" remaining among the 47 cards (including 2 Jokers) remaining for next week.
Prominent speakers at Kiwanis International Conventions past: Angus McDonald, Premier of Nova Scotia (1934), FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover (1936), Vice President Richard Nixon, Evangelist Billy Graham and President Ronald Reagan.
August 29th, 2006
John Matkins, accompanied by Rusty Hammond, led 48 of us gathered in "Amazing Grace" and "America." We welcomed our Guest, Prospective Member Bob Armfield (new Key Club Advisor from Randleman High School) with Lynn Smith (awaiting induction date herseff). We remembered Ralph Hall's Family upon the death of his Mother-in-Law, Bertha Smith. We welcomed Vic Jones back (following surgery) and Dave Rowe (following his and Faith's Ireland trip). We celebrated David Smith's championship hurl at the new Farmers Market. Mike Hunter delivered our Invocation.
Following dinner, we received a report on the past weekend's Carolinas District Convention in Durham, NC, attended by President Jimmy, Vice President Mike and Secretary/Treasurer Lynn. Darrell Lewis announced a new Gulfport, Mississippi mission trip, sponsored by 1st Baptist, leaving 9/10 and invited those interested to join. O.C. reported a successful InterCiub venture Monday to Guilford College (with Charles Link, Jim Marlowe and Mike Stack).
Happy Birthdays to Lloyd Hamlet and Jimmy Hill.
Ricky Cox introduced new Asheboro High School Football Coach Sam Whitley, who spoke on his philosophy of coaching. Sam is married to Shanda, and they have 3 Children. Growing up in Rich Square, NC, graduating from North Hampton High School and East Carolina University, followed by coaching in Farmvffle, Havelock and then Texas, Sam has been at Asheboro High as a Football Assistant for several years (also serving as head basketball coach for a season). Teaching health and physical education, Coach Whitley's team is 1-0, having defeated Central Davidson 14-12 last week. But Coach's mission is to help people succeed. He emphasizes fundamentals, development of discipline and building of character. Speaking of winning, his realization is that "chance favors the prepared." Coach Whitley likes to quote another coach, whom he admires, a man named Lombardi.
Lynn Jones pulled the "2 of diamonds" from the deck, leaving the "Ace of Spades" among the 46 cards remaining, along with the $340.
The Carolinas District of Kiwanis International was formed January 12, 1920 in
Chattanooga, Tennessee. The first Clubs, in chronological order, were Ashevifie, NC(8/11/19);
Charlotte, NC(8/27/19); Greenvifie, SC(9/27/19); Spartanburg, SC(10/02/19); Greensboro,
NC(10/23/19); Winston-Salem, NC(11/26/19); Raleigh, NC(01/03/20); Durham,
NC(02/12/20); Wilmington, NC(3/10/20); and Columbia, SC(3/15/20).
"Always listen to experts. They'll tell you what can't be done and why. Then do it."
-Robert A. Heinlein
September 05th, 2006
Don Monroe, accompanied by Dottie Lewis, led 47 of us in singing "In the Evening by the Moonlight" and "America." We welcomed back Prospective Member Bob Armfield. We remembered Dave Rowe and his Family upon the loss suffered by Son, Mark and his Wife.
Charles Linl delivered our Invocation.
Following dinner, Lynn Jones spoke to our new Name Badges and the adjustment incumbent. if you would like your old Badge to keep, please call Lynn (629-8484[O],629- 7020[H]). Thank You Jimmy Philpott for refitting our display case to accommodate our new badges, saving the Club @$150.! Contact Jack Mitchell [241-3890] to order a Kiwanis Shirt.
Remember the next Food Distribution, Wednesday, September 27th, from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Armory! Talk to Sam Bass, come work and eat lunch.
Happy Birthday to Jim Gardner, Ernie Pollard and Glenn Rainey.
Happy Anniversary to Ernie & Carol Pollard.
Eddie Burks introduced Bill Brown (accompanied by Wife, Alice). Hit by a car at a
young age, prayers lifted Bifi to recovery, education and a 35-year career as "2-Face the Clown." Bifi introduced us to "Charlie the Raccoon" (his 20th career raccoon) and his "Houdini Rabbit,"
who have traveled with him around the world. This Missionary Clown loves Kids and once
carried 19 to Church, all in 1 vehicle. Bifi used the contents of his Magic Box from Ramseur to tell the Story of Jesus with a zeal.
Eddie Burks pulled the "Jack of Clubs" from the 47 cards (with 2 Jokers), leaving the "Ace of Spades" and $348. for next week.
The Kiwanis Club of Asheboro was formed in 1928.
Board Meeting
Approved Membership application for Bob Armfield.
Scott Reddmg agreed to Chair the Special Project Committee (with Jack Mitchell, David Poe, Lyrine Qualls and David Smith).
Donated $500. to AHS Football Pre-Game Meal Fund to purchase meals for Varsity and Jr. Varsity for 1-week.
Donated $100. each to South Asheboro Middle and Donna Lee Loflin Elementary Schools for purchase of North Carolina Flags for classrooms. -
Donated $300. to Randolph County Senior Adults Association to help pay for their annual trip to the NC State Fair.
Donated $300. as a Red Star sponsor for the Hospice of Randolph Festival of Trees.
Gave $900. to AHS Key Club and approved up to $375. for Randleman HS Key Club to support Officers attending the 9/22 Key Leader Summit at Camp Caraway.
Gave $1,000. to AHS Key Club for transportation (bus) and partial (1/3) admission for 50 AHS Key Clubbers to go to Carolinas District Fall Rally at Carowmds 10/15.
Removed 3 Members from Club Roll, including 2 former AHS Key Club Advisors.
Voted to sponsor a new Key Club at the Early College High School at RCC in the 2006-2007 Kiwanis year.
INSTALLATION NIGHT - Tuesday, September 26th.
"Prediction is very difficult, especially about the future." - Niels Bohr
"Tact is the art of making guests feel at home when that's really where you wish they were."
- George E. Bergman