Activities
2010 Angel League
year-end
& K-Family Picnic
CONGRATULATIONS
Chase Beavers!
Elected
Key Club's Tx-Ok District Governor
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2 Ramp Projects on Kiwanis One Day
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Dr Suess Birthday Party
A Literacy project held each year in celebration of Dr. Suess Birthday Party. Area youth are invited to a party with snacks and birthday cake. Dr. Suess books are read by children and volunteers. Prizes and books are given to the children to take home. Terrell Kiwanis has recently joined efforts with The Riter Hulsey Public Library.
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Dental Hygiene
Give Kids a Smile Day
In an effort to enhance the awareness of oral hygiene, Kiwanis club of Terrell partners with the office of dentist and Kiwanis member, Gwendolyn Kines who are local host to the nationally sponsored program, “Give Kids a Smile Day,”
The first Friday in February, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Kiwanis member, Dr. Gwendolyn Kines, along with staff, volunteers and fellow Kiwanis member and dentist Alan Nix, provided free dental screenings and sealants for children 1-18 at the Rockwall and Brin Church of Christ gymnasium. Children also receive free toothbrushes and toothpaste and will have the opportunity to participate in fun and games.
Sealants are given for children with permanent teeth so that it prevents cavities from getting in their molar teeth. Insurance is not a factor, the main objective is to ensure that children in the community have healthy teeth. In addition to assisting the hundred or so children, the group also anticipates selecting some whom are sponsored for full dental care.
Kiwanis members, Circle K and Key Club members are on hand to assist with the project.
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Pancake Day
Ronnie Davis flips some pancakes for the hungry crowd on Kiwanis annual Pancake Day.
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Angel Tree Christmas Party
at Terrell State Hospital
Angel Tree Party
Terrell Kiwanis sponsored Angel Tree Party were joined with the Lions Club, Pilot Club & Rotary Club to celebrate Christmas with the children at the Terrell State Hospital. Pizza, Refreshments, and home-made cookies started things off. Then there was a suprise, "Hay! Hay! Hay!" visit from Santa. The children were overflowing with excitement, as Santa called out their names. One by one they collected their gifts and opened them. "I got everything I wanted!" many of them said, as they showed off their gifts to eachother . Every child also received a new pair of socks provided by Kiwanis member and Council Woman, Sandra Wilson
Phil Collins, Mike White and Jerry Persall of The Marine Corps League presented a load of toys and a check to Terrell Kiwanis sponsored K-Toys. The Marine Corps League, Toys for Tots bins at Walmart will be distributed to the K- Toys program
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TOY DRIVE
The Marine Corps League collected toys and money 5am on Black Friday at Walmart. Fresh coffee and donuts supplied by Walmart were given to shoppers.
KEY Club and Kiwanis members will join the Marine Corps League again at Walmart Sat Dec 5th 1-4pm, and Saturday, Dec 12 12-3pm
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Governor's Banquet
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K-Kids
On Long Campus Celebrates 10 years!
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Terrell Kiwanis unveils a new pin representative of the entire K-Family including the Sponsored Youth clubs.
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Barry Hallmark was recognized as putting service above self, receiving the
Kiwanian of the Year Award
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Sponsored Youth Leaders Dinner
Our dedicated Principals and Advisors for Sponsored Youth Programs were invited to a dinner hosted at the home of Ronnie and Margret Davis, Sponsored Youth Chairperson, to kick-off the new year.
Amy Wiley, Judy Mackey, Maria Johnson, Charis Bailey, Amanda Cox, and Judy Herald enjoyed a delicious meal prepared by Margret Davis.
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Building Hope
Something as easy as getting in and out of your home can be the most difficult when confined to a wheelchair. Early on Saturday morning several members of the Kiwanis Club of Terrell gathered at a home in Terrell. Their mission was to build a wheelchair ramp for someone in order for them to have easy access to their home. The Texas Ramp Project began in Richardson in 1985 and has spread across the state. More than 2000 ramps have been built in the Dallas area. this is the second one The Terrell Kiwanis Club has had the privlege of being involved in. All supplies, tools and some pre-built modules are provided by The Texas Ramp Project and a Project manager was on site.
With the help of a little labor and a little love, by the end of the morning, the difficulty of manuvering in and out of a home became a life-changing experience for all.
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The annual watermelon party at the Terrell State Hospital
...was a lot of fun!
Terrell Kiwanis served over 300 patients, with about 150 in attendance at party. The watermelon was provided by Sutton Produce. Event was coordinated by Jeff Woolverton. Patients enjoyed cold, delicious all-you-can eat watermelon.
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Angel League Finished 2009 with an undefeated season!
see Angel League page for 2009 season photos
