THIS KLARION SPONSORED BY SHERATON FINANCE
NOVEMBER 16, 2004
President Scott called the meeting to order. Rusty Hammond led the music. Key Club guests included Laura Andrews, Catherine Conley, and Caroline Cox (who is also Quentin Hussey's Granddaughter). Dan Goble introduced Ben Stewart, who works one on one with a special needs student in the Asheboro City Schools. Matt Styers gave the invocation.
After dinner, Bill Clark shared the week's highlighted Object of Kiwanis: to co-operate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism which make possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism, and good will. Don Monroe then encouraged all of us to participate in our membership drive. So far only a few people have turned in prospect cards. Please do your part to help us identify potential members.
Eddie Pugh introduced the program. Kim Karaman, Vice-President of the Board of Directors of the Randolph Youth Theater Company, set the stage for performances by several members oft he troop. There were numerous monologues and spirited songs. The RYTC is affiliated with the Randolph Arts Guild and is open to kids from 8 to 18. Presently the RYTC is in need of funding, sound equipment, and storage space. If you can help, or if you want more information, contact Melanie Richey at 629-4272.
Pete Abbott won the chance to play Split-the Pot. He didn't draw the Ace of Spades so the pot carried over to the next meeting. President Scott shared thank- you notes from two kids who received shoes from the club. He then adjourned the meeting.

 
NOVEMBER 23, 2004
More than 60 guests were present for Farm City Night. John Matkins and Dottie Lewis led the group in song. President Scott gave an update on Mike Hunter's condition. Mike is optimistic, but very tired, after his second round of chemotherapy. Charles Link then gave the invocation.
After dinner Joe Hampton provided the program. Joe runs the Piedmont Research Station near Salisbury. There the North Carolina Department of Agriculture conducts research involving dairy cattle, poultry, small grains (such as barley and wheat), corn, soybeans, tomatoes, herbs and trees.
Joe studied at N.C. State in the 1970's. He provided a comparison of agriculture then and now. Then his professors dreamed of breeding chickens which would reach 4 pounds in 56 days while gaining one pound in weight for every two pounds of feed. Now an average chicken farmer produces birds which weigh 4.6 pounds after 38 days and convert 1.77 pounds of feed into one pound of bird. Then a soybean farm produced 30 bushels per acre. Now an acre yields 90 bushels. Then a wheat farm produced 35 bushels per acre. Now an acre yields 100 bushels.
Prices of most agricultural commodities are less now than in the 1970's. The average American family spends 11% of its income on food. That is the lowest amount on Earth, and the lowest amount in history.
Joe is no fortune teller, but he did make one prediction. He believes that American agriculture will become even more efficient in the future. Thank you Joe, for the excellent program.
BIRTHDAYS
Joe Snell 11/29
Veneda Brown 12/03
Bill Clark 12/07
MattStyers 12/12

ANNIVERSARIES
Denise and Randy Smith 12/04

FOOD DISTRIBUTION UPDATE
We had another successful food distribution on November 17th. A record number of bags of food were distributed. For the first time in memory, the food ran out when the last client was served. Thanks go out to Sam Bass, Marvin Caviness, Mike Hains, Earlie Hill, Quinton Hussey, Charles Lee, Darrell Lewis, Charles Link, John Matkins, Dick Peterson, Jim Philpott, David Smith and Russell Walker for their hard work. Without the efforts of Kiwanis like these this project would not be so successful. The next food distribution is scheduled for May 18, 2005.
UPCOMING EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
Christmas Parade 12/03
Bell Ringing 12/04,11 & 18
Jack Caspers, SCORE 12/07

NOVEMBER 15, 2004

THIS KLARION SPONSORED BY RIDGE FUNERAL HOME & RANDOLPH MEMORIAL PARK

NOVEMBER 2, 2004

For Election Day, Tom Cunningham led the group in two patriotic songs, "America the Beautiful" and "God Bless America." After the Pledge of Allegiance, three guests were introduced. Lynn Jones brought Joe Snell; Marion Griffin brought Dr. Perry Parks; and Dawn Williams brought her daughter, Madison Williams, Marvin Caviness then gave the invocation.

After dinner, Lee Gignac was inducted as our newest member. Lee is the local administrator for the Nat Greene Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Welcome to Kiwanis Lee. Thanks go out to David Smith, Jim Hill, David Poe, Rusty Hammond, Jim Gardner, Penny Mason and Don Monroe for helping with the induction ceremony. Lynn Jones provided the Secretary's Report.

Darrell Lewis updated the club on the interclub process. We have eleven clubs to visit so we are planning one interclub per month from November through September. We are trying to schedule the visits far enough in advance so that more Kiwanians can participate. Hopefully, with enough notice, more employed members can adjust their schedules to go to daytime meetings.

Dave Rowe recognized Marvin Caviness as the Kiwanian of the Month. On Election Day, it is w orth noting that Marvin's first vote in a presidential election was cast for Franklin Roosevelt. Congratulations Marvin, and thank you for all you have done for Kiwanis.

Pete Abbott introduced Captain Jason Hughes of the Salvation Army with the program. Captain Hughes brought us up to date on what the Salvation Army is doing. Lately, a great deal of their work has involved disaster relief for Florida in the aftermath of four destructive hurricanes. Closer to home, their programs include after school care and tutoring for latch-key kids, education programs to help single mothers become qualified for better jobs, and the only "parish-nurse" program offered by the Salvation Army in the United States. With the help of organizations like the Kiwanis Club, and donations to the United Way, the Salvation Army will continue to offer these services and many others. One way we help is by providing volunteers for bell ringing. Saturday, November 13th, is the first day that the club is scheduled to provide ringers. We'll be minding the kettle every Saturday from then until Christmas. Please see Dean Lail to sign up for bell ringing.

Madison Williams drew Rhonda Dillingham's ticket for Split-the-Pot. Rhonda did not pull the Ace of Spades, so the pot carried over. President Scott then adjourned the meeting

NOVEMBER 9, 2004

Darrell and Dottie Lewis opened the meeting with music. President Scott led the Pledge of Allegiance. Four Key Club Members were in attendance. They were Josh Brown, Brian Golien, Ann Grigg and Siddu Prabhushankar. Don Monroe introduced Bob Foley, who informed the club of an upcoming fund raiser for the local Boys and Girls Clubs. The Harlem Legends, featuring many former members of the Harlem Globetrotters, will play two basketball games at Asheboro High School. If you want tickets for either December 9th or December 10th, contact Don Monroe or Asheboro High School for more information. Charles Link then provided the invocation.

After dinner three thank-you notes were read from kids who received shoes from the club. Kent Strickland was recognized for recently being honored for 15 years of service as a Randolph County employee. Chris Griffin's engagement announcement was in the newspaper.

President Scott shared a letter from Mike Hunter, updating the club on his situation. Please keep Mike and his family in your prayers as he continues his fight against cancer.

Joe Goldston provided November's Business Spotlight. He gave an overview of what his business, Goldston's Substance Abuse Program, does. Joe and his staff definitely provide a needed service in the community. Lynn Jones gave the Secretary's Report.

Don Blanton introduced John Cindia with the program. John is a CPA and Financial Planning Advisor with Cherry, Bekaert and Holland. His advice included the basic tenet that people should plan for the long haul. Short term market fluctuations are impossible to predict. Long term involvement results in success.

After the program Jack Mitchell played Split- the-Pot. Jack couldn't find the Ace of Spades. President Scott adjourned the meeting.

MEMBERSHIP UPDATE

Please return your prospect cards to Don Monroe. We need to identify more potential members for the membership drive to have a chance for success. So far, only a handful of members have returned their cards.

B1RTHDAYS
11/15 Sam Bass
11/17 Monroe Herring
11/18 Ed Menius
11/19 Jim Marlowe
11/20 Darrell Lewis
11/21 Vic Jones
11/25 Elizabeth Provancha

ANNIVERSARIES
11/25 Martha and Abe Norman
11/27 Pam and Jim Hill

UPCOMING EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
11/13,20 & 27... Salvation Army Bell Ringing
11/16 Tammy Nobles, Randolph Youth Theater
11/17 Food Distribution
11/23 Joe Hampton, Piedmont Research Farm