The Taylorville Kiwanis Club reviewed their ongoing efforts for children and youth in the local community, during their monthly business meeting which was part of their club’s weekly meeting on Tuesday at the Taylorville Moose Lodge.
Among reports was one from Kiwanis Priority One Chair Bruce Blanshan, that next Wednesday, September 13th is the deadline to donate tissues, disinfectant wipes, and similar items to be distributed to Taylorville Schools. HSHS Medical Group is the dropoff location. The Kiwanis Club will then take those items, along with those it gathers, to the Taylorville School District for use by students.
Kiwanis Student Leadership Chair Will Perkins reported the Taylorville High School Key Club, under the leadership of senior Sophie Robinson, met with over 45 members attending. Perkins added the Key Club is planning several community projects this school year, including helping with the September 23rd clean-up at Kiwanis Park.
Kiwanis Park Co-Chair Duane Stock reported on that scheduled clean-up day, as well as doing work on the playground timbers and the merry-go-round. It was also learned that the City of Taylorville will replace the Kiwanis Park sign just off of Illinois Route 29.
Blanshan also reminded club members of the upcoming Kids Days when Kiwanis members will be at the corner of West Main Cross and Webster, as well as at the 2 doors at Wal-Mart, on September 22nd and 23rd. All monies collected will go toward local Kiwanis projects for children and youth.
The public is reminded that the Kiwanis Club’s final Drive-Thru Donation Days this year at the Miller Media Group parking lot, to benefit the Taylorville Food Pantry, are this Saturday, September 9th and next Saturday, September 16th, from 8:30am to 1pm. Non-perishable food and monetary donations for the Food Pantry are most appreciated as the need continues to grow.
The Taylorville Kiwanis Club is part of a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. Weekly meetings are held Tuesdays at noon at the Taylorville Moose Lodge. For information on the club, go to taylorvillekiwanis.com.
