Happy Friday fellow Kiwanians. Let's get you up to speed from this week's meeting!

There are several announcements to take note of. The Davenport Kiwanis Club is hosting their annual Tom & Jerry Luncheon on Thursday, December 1st at the Davenport River Center. The club will pay for your lunch if you wish to attend this mega-interclub meeting. Please let President Joan know.

We will be ringing bells for the Salvation Army at the Rock Island HyVee on December 12th and 13th. This is a Kiwanis challenge to see which club can raise the most money. Signups are available at our meeting.

We had another great crowd of 24 members and 4 guests at our meeting this week. Here's this week's message from President Joan.

Today is the last day to order Holiday Cheese Sale. CLICK HERE for this year's order form. Orders are due November 7th and can be picked up on Friday, November 14th at the QC Expo Center. Jeff Condit is once again chairing this fundraiser and his contact information is on the form.

What an inspiring meeting we had this week! A big thank-you to Amy DeHaven and Isaac Carr from the Quad Cities Alliance for Immigrants and Refugees (QC AIR) for sharing with us the incredible work their organization is doing to support newcomers in our community. From helping families access essential services to fostering belonging and opportunity, QC AIR is truly making a difference in the lives of so many.

As Kiwanians, we’re reminded that our mission, to serve the children of the world, starts right here at home. We’ll continue to look for ways to support those most in need in our own neighborhoods, especially the youth who represent our community’s future. Service, understanding, and compassion are what make the Quad Cities strong, and we’re proud to be part of that story.

Next week, we’re looking forward to hearing from the Rock Island Downtown Alliance about all of the exciting things happening right here in the heart of our city. It’s a great time to be a Kiwanian and a great time to be part of Rock Island’s continued growth!

Announcements

Upcoming Programs:
Monday, November 10th - Jack Cullen, Downtown Rock Island Alliance
Monday, November 17th - Board Meeting
Monday, November 24th - Ladrina Wilson, Iman Consulting
Monday, December 1st - Dina and Tina Hayz, Center for Living Arts
Monday, December 8th - Rock Island High School Chamber Choir
Monday, December 15th - Board Meeting
Monday, December 22nd - No Meeting, Christmas Holiday
Monday, December 29th - No Meeting Christmas Holiday