CLUB NEWS: Nov. 23, 2014
Published 5:59 pm Saturday, November 22, 2014
![WASHINGTON KIWANIS | CONTRIBUTED ONE SCHOOL, ONE BOOK: The Washington Kiwanis Club presented a check to leaders from P.S. Jones Middle School in support of their One School, One Book program. The program is a national initiative in which an entire school (all students and all staff) read the same book at the same time. Benefits of the program include enhanced school unity; elimination of stereotypes; provide ancillary programs, including writing, trivia and art contests to foster a fun atmosphere; and emphasize positive character traits. The effort will also bolster Beaufort County Schools' anti-bullying efforts, according to the program's sponsors. Pictured left to right are Janet Calloway and Ruthanna Jeffries from P.S. Jones, Kiwanis President Stuart O'Neal presenting the check to Tracey Nixon, P.S. Jones principal and Dawn Landen from P.S. Jones. The Kiwanis Club of Washington meets each Tuesday for lunch at King Chicken on Carolina Avenue in Washington. The club welcomes prospective members who have an interest in service to the community.](https://www.thewashingtondailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2014/11/YOUR-TAKE_KIWANIS-DONATION_141112_WEB.jpg)
WASHINGTON KIWANIS | CONTRIBUTED
ONE SCHOOL, ONE BOOK: The Washington Kiwanis Club presented a check to leaders from P.S. Jones Middle School in support of their One School, One Book program. The program is a national initiative in which an entire school (all students and all staff) read the same book at the same time. Benefits of the program include enhanced school unity; elimination of stereotypes; provide ancillary programs, including writing, trivia and art contests to foster a fun atmosphere; and emphasize positive character traits. The effort will also bolster Beaufort County Schools’ anti-bullying efforts, according to the program’s sponsors.
Pictured left to right are Janet Calloway and Ruthanna Jeffries from P.S. Jones, Kiwanis President Stuart O’Neal presenting the check to Tracey Nixon, P.S. Jones principal and Dawn Landen from P.S. Jones.
The Kiwanis Club of Washington meets each Tuesday for lunch at King Chicken on Carolina Avenue in Washington. The club welcomes prospective members who have an interest in service to the community.
PINETOWN RURITAN CLUB
On Nov. 13, President Kevin Groome called the meeting to order. Wayne Windley offered prayer. The roll was called and the minutes of the October meeting were approved as read. Clark Peele gave the treasurer’s report and a report on the auction held on Oct. 25. The auction was a success and the club would like to thank all those who attended. The proceeds will be used for the scholarship fund and building maintenance.
For old business, President Groome reported that another water leak had been repaired. In new business, the menu for the Christmas party was finalized. Also considered was a revision of the application process for the Ruritan scholarship. More details will be determined in future meetings.
With no further business, the club enjoyed refreshments provided by Wayne Windley. After eating, Neil Bowen led the club in the Pledge of Allegiance and the meeting adjourned.
DOWN EAST SENIORS CLUB
The Down East Seniors Club held their Nov. 19 meeting at the Blind Center of North Carolina in Washington. President John Tunstall led the meeting. Jim Hackney played for the singing of “God Bless America” and Ed Sample gave the invocation. Dick Paul provided humor.
Program Chairman Frank Stallings introduced Franz Holscher, advisory board member of Purpose of God Annex Outreach Center. The Center, founded in 1999, is located at 101 E. Sixth St. in Washington. The founders and current leaders are Bishop and Mother Jones. The mission of the center is to provide training and guidance for at risk children and adults. Holscher works primarily with the children’s programs for ages six to 15. These programs include after school, summer activities, advocacy in legal situations, monitoring academic behavior, home bound teaching where needed, assuring that homework is completed during short and long term suspension from school, career training, education workshops, reading, and computer lab. The Center depends on volunteers for many of their programs and private donations for much of their financial support.
The club will not meet Nov. 26 and Dec. 3. The Christmas party will be held the evening of Dec. 3.
Mark Eakes won the 50/50 drawing.
WASHINGTON (EVENING) ROTARY CLUB
The Washington Rotary Club met Thursday evening at the Washing ton Yacht and Country Club. Club President Brad Davis welcomed members and guest and lead in the Pledge of Allegiance and singing of America. Club Chaplin Bruce Rabon offered a prayer of thanks for the upcoming meal. Program Chairman Tim Klugh introduced Wilson Hoyle, his friend and fellow Wake Forest Alumni, and now a managing director in the investment firm Captrust-Financial Advisors headquartered in Raleigh. Both Wilson Hoyle and Tim Klugh were outstanding football players for the Wake Forest Daemon Deacons, and Wilson Hoyle went on to play in the NFL for 12 years. As a financial advisor, Hoyle represents municipalities, pensions funds and athletes and entertainers. In his talk to the club, Hoyle presented an interesting perspective on the challenges that face athletes, especially football, basketball and baseball players who have a very short working career as compared to the average person.
President Davis welcomed guest Mark Dale and reminded members there will be no meeting next week. The meeting concluded with the recitation of Rotary’s Four Way Test of the things we think, say and do.
Pictured are Dr. Tim Klugh and Wilson Hoyle.