Our local Culvers has been especially supportive of our fundraisers these past few years. They have provided frozen treats for our Fourth of July and Galena Country Fair events, enabling us to fulfill our mission to “serve the children of the world”.
In April they will support us again by hosting a Share night where proceeds from the evening’s sales will be donated right back to us. Whether you stop by to eat or volunteer to serve or clean up it’s a win-win for our club and Galena.
Battle Buddy Boxes For Veterans is a program that began in January 2023. Spearheaded by Valerie Slayton and her husband Earl, It is intended to give veterans a sense that there are fellow Americans that still care about their needs and appreciate what they have done for our country.
Pictured above, a typical box contains personal items that are intended for veterans that enter a hospital, nursing home, or need a pick me up. This program is local and supported by donations. If you would like further information, or know of a veteran in need, contact Valerie at: battlebuddyboxes1@gmail.com
Pictured above left to right: Earl Slayton, Club President Stacy Bouldoukian and Valerie Slayton, Adjutant/Vice Commander AL Post 193. Our club presented Battle Buddy Boxes with a donation of $100.
This week, Alegra Koser, Executive Director of Tyler’s Justice Center for Children shared information about the organization. Established in 2002, after the tragic death of a local infant named Tyler, who was only two months old when he died as a result of child abuse, they provide a variety of services to children and their families. Pictured above are: Club President Stacy (l) and Alegra Koser (r). For more information visit their website at: https://www.tylersjusticecenter.org/
Their mission: Tyler’s Justice Center is dedicated to lessening a child victim’s trauma by providing a sensitve, collaborative response to the investigation, prosecution and treatment of child sexual abuse and serious physical abuse cases.
The beginning of a new year is always a great time to set our intentions for the year ahead. If one of your intentions is to join a group in serving our community, we would love to have you come and visit to find out what we are all about.
We meet on Tuesdays at Noon at Prairie Ridge for lunch and fellowship. Come and join us as we “serve the children of the world”.
Is another intention to set a goal to run a 5 or 10k? Follow the QR code to sign up for the Galena Kiwanis River Trail Run on April 20th. Early registration discounts will help you set a date to achieve your personal goals and contribute to this year’s service project.
We will take a holiday meeting break next week and get together again on January 2nd at our regular time. See you next year!
We had a chance to celebrate the holidays this week. Members brought treats and gifts to share. Thanks to Joanne and Mike for coordinating the gift exchange. It was a welcome break from the holiday rush. Wishing everyone a safe and happy season.
We will get together next week at our usual meeting place to celebrate the holidays. Bring a treat to share, a wrapped white elephant gift to exchange, and pause for a moment to relax and enjoy each other’s company during this hectic time of year.
This week, Key Club members stopped in to tell us all about their activities for this past school year. Pictured above, left to right, are: Susan Bookless – Faculty Advisor, Ally Basten – Vice President, and Emma Furlong – President. Not pictured: Joanne Muzzey – Club Liaison. This year’s Key Club has 80+ members who participate in a long list of activities in addition to their normal school classes.
Among those activities are: Middle School Book Fair, Trunk or Treat, Galena Luminaria, Babysitting Night, Wreath Wrapping, Giving Tree, Salvation Army Bell Ringing and Culvers Share Night. These students are a great example of community involvement and have bright futures ahead. Thanks for all you do!
Andy Willis, President of the Galena Foundation recently visited our Club and told us all about the organization and how it helps to preserve the rich history of our commmunity. To learn more about the Galena Foundation go to: https://www.galenafoundation.org/
David Martin Duff, 77 of Galena, IL passed away November 18, 2023, at UW Madison Hospital. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena is assisting the family. David was born June 22, 1946, in Kansas City, MO the son of Kenneth and Katherine (Kriley) Duff. He served in the United States Navy from 1966 until his honorable discharge in 1970. David graduated from the University of Central Missouri with his undergraduate and master’s degrees. David was united in marriage to Marilyn Kay Ragan on February 4, 1972, in Warrensburg, MO. He was employed by JI Case Company as a product manager for 47 years until his retirement. David was an active member of the Kiwanis Club in Racine, WI, and Galena. He enjoyed restoring his 1926 Chevy, playing golf with his friends, and relaxing with his dogs Libby and Izzy. David is survived by his wife of fifty-one years, Marilyn Duff, a daughter, Constance (Michael) Bruzas, two grandchildren, Christopher Bruzas and Elizabeth Bruzas, and his sister, Mary Kay Lorenzo. He was preceded in death by his parents, and son, Robert Stephen Duff. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Kiwanis Club of Galena and the American Cancer Society in memory of David.
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