5 Days To Go!!
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! Only 3 weeks left!
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.
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
The city of Galena has asked members of our Club to volunteer for a clean up of the area along the downtown levee following our meeting on April 11th. Join us if you can for a quick walk and pick up of the area.
On Tuesday, we were visited by Mike Casper, CEO and President of JCE along with Dan Tindell. They provided us with an update on services that Jo Carroll Energy provides in our area.
A member owned Cooperative with over 31K accounts, their goals are to Grow Service to the area, Achieve Operational Excellence and provide Value to Members.
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
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
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/
Members from our club will be visiting with the Kiwanis Club of Dubuque for an interclub meeting. More details will follow.
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.
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
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