A Visit From The Vision Itinerant Program

30 Aug

Steve McAuliff of the Northwest Special Education Cooperative’s Vision Itinerant Program visit the Club. He shared information about the programs he offers to individuals faced with the challenge of low vision along with some of the resources he uses to help program participants.

Left to Right: Steve McAuliff accepting a donation to the program from Club President Stacy Bouldoukian; A Braille version of a Harry Potter book; Club Member Bill Caron and Steve demonstrating some orientation and mobility skills.

Pickleball For Everyone!

5 Jul

Last week we learned about the proposed development of a pickleball court area in Rec Park just outside of downtown Galena. Committee members Shirley Rosenthal, Marc McCoy, and Larry Weidenheft showed off architerctural renderings and talked about all of the opportunities for programs involving this fast growing sport.

Bench Dedication In Memory Of Dave Duff

24 Jun

Last week, members of our Club gathered at the Eagle Ridge South Course to dedicate a bench in honor of Dave Duff. A longtime Kiwanian, Dave was an avid golfer. Family, friends, and Kiwanis Club members met and enjoyed sharing stories of Dave the way he would have liked it with food, good weather and laughter.

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Fourth Of July Festivities

21 Jun

Congratulations To Our Scholarship Recipients

21 Jun

Left To Right: Amanda Eherler, Scholarship Recipient Abbie Ehrler, VP Mike Muzzey, President Stacy Bouldoukian

Left To Right: Mike and Tracy Furlong, Scholarship Recipient Emma Furlong, VP Mike Muzzey and Club President Stacy Bouldoukian

At our meeting on June 11th we presented two $1,000 scholarships to Galena High School graduates Abbie Ehrler and Emma Furlong. Congratulations!

Club Presents Funds to City Of Galena

24 May

Mayor Terry Renner and City Manager Mike Moran updated members on things going on with the City of Galena. We presented them with a check representing funds raised from this year’s River Trail Run which will go towards upgrading the improvements to one of the playgrounds a the Alice T. Virtue Recreational Park.

Pictured left to right Vice President Mike Muzzey, City Manager MIke Moran, Mayor Terry Renner and Club President Stacy Bouldoukian.

A Visit From Rotary Club Of Galena

17 May

This week we found out more about how the local Rotary Club participates in serving our community. Pictured here, Jim Berberet and Andy Willis gave us some backgound on how their club operates and told us about their bi-annual fundraisers, the Chopper Drop and Auction, which raise funds to do good in Galena. They meet twice a month at the DeSoto House for lunch.

Their guiding principles include the 4 way Test:

  1. Is it the TRUTH?
  2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
  3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
  4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

Welcome Visitors – Interclub Visit

3 May

On Tuesday we welcomed members of Kiwanis Clubs from Dubuque and Maquoketa Iowa. Lt. Governor Yvonne Mallery addressed the group and brought us up to date on II District news and we all shared what each club is doing for service projects in their respective communities.

Showing Up To Clean Up!

26 Apr

One of the ways we participate in Earth Day activities is to show up to clean up the levee area in downtown Galena. This area is one of the City’s landmarks and often one of the first views of our community for visitors.

Pictured here are club members who helped with the cleanup.

Congratulations And Thank You

26 Apr

It was a chilly day but everyone had a great time. We had 75 participants join us on Saturday. For some, it was a chance to incorporate a visit to Galena with a fun event. Others were running in their first race but all were helping us to give back to a community that we care about.

Thanks to all who participated, volunteered, sponsored, and supported our club.

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