Dear Kiwanians,

What can we do to help? This question has been asked by many of you who understand the importance of how Kiwanis can make a difference.

What can we do to help? It’s a massive question. With all of the flooding that has occurred to our friends, neighbors and local businesses, it is hard for me to get a grasp around an answer.

As I have read the paper, seen the photos talked with many of you and many area businesses, the losses just keep adding up. So, what can we do to help?

We, the Kiwanians, have already started helping. Thank you to all of you who made generous donations at the June 19 meeting. You gave openly at the Board’s request and we raised $896.63. What a tremendous amount of money, just to be collected during one lunch.

The Board is investigating possible options of the giving of the donations. They are planning to include funds from the club as well. A special meeting on July 3 is going to be held so we can make that determination. Once we have collected all of the donations and have met, we will let you know on who and where the donations will go to.

In addition to the donations, volunteers have already stepped forward to put their thinking caps on and see what else we can do to help. It may be a specific fundraiser for flood victims or maybe a new service project. The possibilities are endless. If you are interested in helping that group, contact Pam Farr.

As Kiwanians, our mission is “to serve,” and we are already serving in this time of need. We are serving as individuals and as a club, working to make a difference. I am proud to be a member of the Burlington Kiwanis Club and hope you are too.

                                                                   Kay Breuer

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