You can donate directly online to Kiwanis or other charities by clicking on this link (type in the number "73" to find our club): https://birdiesforcharity.com/donate#/charities. Or download the pledge form by CLICKING HERE, and mail or drop it off to the club.

Now on to this week's message from our President!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend and had the opportunity to spend time with family and friends while remembering and honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. 

As we return to our regular meeting schedule, I want to remind everyone that we’ll be gathering on Monday, June 1, for what promises to be another informative program. We’ll welcome Lucie VanHecke from the Illowa Construction Labor & Management Council, who will share insights into workforce development, skilled trades, and the many career opportunities available through the construction industry. 

I also want to encourage all members to attend the upcoming Mega Interclub at the RiverCenter on Thursday, June 18, bringing together Kiwanians from Divisions 15, 16, and 17. The program will focus on the Kiwanis Neuroscience Research Foundation (KNRF) as it celebrates its 75th Diamond Anniversary. KNRF Executive Director Ken Whitmore will emcee the event and share plans for a special anniversary initiative. Attendees will also hear from Dr. Daniel Tranel of the University of Iowa, one of the researchers supported by KNRF. Dr. Tranel will discuss his work developing educational programs designed to improve the well-being of dementia caregivers, along with other groundbreaking research initiatives. 

This is a unique opportunity to learn more about one of Kiwanis' most impactful legacies and see firsthand how decades of support have advanced medical research and improved lives. Best of all, the Rock Island Kiwanis Club will cover the cost of your meal, so we hope you'll take advantage of this opportunity to connect with fellow Kiwanians from across the district. 

Another reminder that Birdies for Charity is still open for donations to the Rock Island Kiwanis Club, providing another great way to support the work we do. If you’d like to contribute, please consider donating to Birdie Number 73: Rock Island Noon Kiwanis Foundation Inc. Every donation helps us continue funding scholarships, grants, and service projects that make a real difference in our community. https://birdiesforcharity.com/donate#/ 

We look forward to seeing everyone at our June 1 meeting and hope many of you will join us at the Mega Interclub as we continue to learn, serve, and make an impact together.

Sincerely,
President Joan

Announcements

Upcoming Programs:

Monday, June 1st Lucie Van Hecke, Illowa Construction & Labor Management Council
Monday, June 8th TBD
Monday, June 15th Board Meeting
Monday, June 22nd Lola VanDeWalle, Quad Cities Veteran Outreach Center
Monday, June 29th No Meeting
Monday, July 6th Norm Moline, Central Asia