Archive | March, 2023

Volunteers Needed – Run For The Parks

24 Mar

                  

Take a look at the needs listed below. Bernie will be handing out signup sheets for the spots listed. Please let him know where you can help out. We need volunteers to make this event a success for our Club, the Parks, and the Runners! contact Bernie at: bernieferry@gmail.com with any questions.

Volunteers for Kiwanis Run for the Parks:  2023         

 Pre- Race Day: Thursday -April 20 and Friday- April 21

Prepare Packets Prairie Ridge 3:00 p.m.: Thursday, April 20; t-shirts, reminders, bibs, etc. Bibs mailed on 4/10/23: Kate, Terry, Bernie 

Packet Distribution/Late Registration:  Friday, April 21, 4-7:00 p.m. &Sat., April 22, 8:00-8:45 a.m.: 2 people

Mark Running Trail: Friday, 4:00 p.m.:  Course has permanent markers every ½ mile. Adjust to 5/10 K markings; spray paint, chalk, cones. 2 people

Tent Set Up:  Small tent under bridge, set up on Friday at 3:30 p.m. – 2 people

Water Table 8:30-10;30 a.m.: 2 people at one water stations at 1 ½ mile marker.  Need one table, cups, and water.  Key Club or NHS students

Finish Line 8:45 -10:30 a.m.:  Assist runners completing the race; rest area, refreshments, retrieving their time, place, etc.- 3 people

Post Race Refreshment Table 8:45-10:30 a.m.: Assist with race snacks and   drinks ; water, bananas, and energy bars- 2 people

Runner Final Times & Place:  Stacy and one other person

Medals-Ribbons: Awards will be handed out a end of run-2 people

Parking 8:00 a.m.: Parking on North side of bridge: 2 people

Five Weeks To Race Day

19 Mar

The Kiwanis Club of Galena invites you to sign up for our annual Run for the Parks with proceeds benefitting the parks in our community. This year’s run will take place on April 22nd on the Galena River Trail.

Those interested in signing up can find our race website at https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Galena/RunfortheParksGalenaKiwanisSpringRaces.

DON’T MISS OUT ON THE CHANCE TO REGISTER AT REDUCED RATES!

Register Early to get in on the fun: November 1-30 – $30, December 1-31 – $35, January 1-31 – $40, February 1-28 – $40,

March 1-31 – $45, April 1-21 – $45, April 22 – Day of Race – $50

American Legion 13th District Sr. Vice Commander Visits Club

19 Mar

On Tuesday, Amercian Legion Sr. Vice Commander Jerry Howard visited our Club to share details about ways that their organization serves those who have served our country. One of the most recent local programs is free rides for veterans through Jo Daviess Transportation. To find out more about this service and other news about the American Legion follow this link: https://www.legion.org/

Club Vice President Stacy B Presents Jerry Howard with $100 Check to support Local American Legion

Save The Date – March 27th

19 Mar

Members from our club will be visiting with the Kiwanis Club of Dubuque for an interclub meeting. More details will follow.

March 14th Meeting Location

8 Mar

Next Tuesday our meeting will be held at Prairie Ridge which is located directly behind Midwest Medical Center at 1 Prairie Ridge Drive. The meeting will be held at Noon. Please enter through the main entrance and someone will be there to direct you to the meeting space. Our speaker will be Jerry Howard from the American Legion.

Lunch will be available for $12. Cash or Check please. No credit cards accepted. Water and coffee are available to drink. If you would like another beverage you can bring your own.