Some of the volunteers serving at the recent Connecting with the Community event were (from left) Kiwanis members Steve Zahm, Dale Nordholt, Tommy Nicholson, Gary Treharne, Kevin Wheeler, Dave Lashley and Tom Jackson.
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PUBLISHED IN THE NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Perry Kiwanis, in cooperation with Perry Schools, recently conducted its seventh annual Connecting with the Community event. A total of 125 families visited the activity which provides items to students and their families in need.
“Some 340 students from the local school district picked out their own coat or hoodie,” explained Assistant Director of Perry Schools Student Services and event Co-leader Stephanie Quinlan. “Every member of the family received socks from For Bare Feet, shoes from Changing Footprints and foundation garments from I Support the Girls. Kiwanis’ generous donation paid for the coats from Operation Warm and hoodies for the students and cold weather necessities like gloves and hats for everyone. Free T-shirts, quarter zips and running caps from One America were the icing on the cake.
“Volunteers from the organizations mentioned above, as well as the Key Club students from Perry Meridian and Southport high schools and the student council at Mary Bryan Elementary School, made the event run smoothly. They unloaded more than 100 boxes and turned the cafeteria at Southport Middle School into an organized no-cost market for our families. Additionally, local businesses donated donuts, pizza and coffee to keep our energy up throughout the day.”
Kiwanis Treasurer and event Co-leader Scott Splichal added, “I have a sign on my desk that says, ‘Be the reason someone smiles today.’ I think Kiwanis accomplished that by hosting the event. This definitely was a great group effort with everyone who was involved — so many happy faces!”
Kiwanis supports various community organizations including Hunger Inc., Baxter YMCA and Riley Hospital for Children through its golf outing and its concession stand serving Baxter youth athletic leagues.
The Kiwanis Club of Perry Township was formed in 1982. It meets at the IHOP restaurant, 7521 U.S. 31 South, Thursdays at 7 a.m. and on Zoom. Contact President Jeff Udrasols at 317-679-2438 for more information about the club or visit its Facebook page.
Perry Kiwanis, in cooperation with Perry Schools, recently conducted its seventh annual Connecting with the Community event. A total of 125 families visited the activity which provides items to students and their families in need.
“Some 340 students from the local school district picked out their own coat or hoodie,” explained Assistant Director of Perry Schools Student Services and event Co-leader Stephanie Quinlan. “Every member of the family received socks from For Bare Feet, shoes from Changing Footprints and foundation garments from I Support the Girls. Kiwanis’ generous donation paid for the coats from Operation Warm and hoodies for the students and cold weather necessities like gloves and hats for everyone. Free T-shirts, quarter zips and running caps from One America were the icing on the cake.
“Volunteers from the organizations mentioned above, as well as the Key Club students from Perry Meridian and Southport high schools and the student council at Mary Bryan Elementary School, made the event run smoothly. They unloaded more than 100 boxes and turned the cafeteria at Southport Middle School into an organized no-cost market for our families. Additionally, local businesses donated donuts, pizza and coffee to keep our energy up throughout the day.”
Kiwanis Treasurer and event Co-leader Scott Splichal added, “I have a sign on my desk that says, ‘Be the reason someone smiles today.’ I think Kiwanis accomplished that by hosting the event. This definitely was a great group effort with everyone who was involved — so many happy faces!”
Kiwanis supports various community organizations including Hunger Inc., Baxter YMCA and Riley Hospital for Children through its golf outing and its concession stand serving Baxter youth athletic leagues.
The Kiwanis Club of Perry Township was formed in 1982. It meets at the IHOP restaurant, 7521 U.S. 31 South, Thursdays at 7 a.m. and on Zoom. Contact President Jeff Udrasols at 317-679-2438 for more information about the club or visit its Facebook page.
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