Our guest speaker was Sonja Branch, Moderator of ChesterFreecycle-Virginia.  Freecycle's mission is to build a worldwide gifting movement that reduces waste, saves precious resources & eases the burden on our landfills while enabling our members to benefit from the strength of a larger community.  Freecycle was started in May 2003 in Tuscon, Arizona with the idea that "one person's trash is another person's treasure."  The Freecycle Network harnesses the power of the Internet to find new homes for perfectly good, but no longer wanted stuff.  In the process, they reduce waste, save precious resources, connect with like-minded folks, have a great time and change the world in the process.  There is more than 4,500 members worldwide and the Chester area has 302 members.   For more information, log on to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/chesterfreecycle/.

We were saddened to hear the news that Mrs Pauline Ross, our beloved former Kiwanis member Dave Lykins' mom passed away this past Thursday. Arrangements were conducted by Beard's Funeral Home in Huntington, WV.  Mary Lykins is in West Virginia with the family.
 
Next Monday July 21, we will be having a social meeting at the residence of Jay and Kim Slagle.  6:00 PM, dinner starts at  6:30 PM  [Map].  Spouses are invited and please bring your favorite dish.

Our guest speaker was Wray K. Powell from the Dale Carnegie Institute in Richmond.  Wade's spirited presentation centered on the MAGIC concept.  The concept is believe in myself; attitude towards others; go getters; improve self to be even better; and commitment.   Wade took volunteers from the club to stress character building techniques including how to compliment others. 

We were blessed to have several members from the Thomas Dale Key Club, including club president Wyatt Gordon who was honored by Key Club Chairman Marshall Henry.

Wyatt Gordon, Thomas Dale High School Key Club President honored by Marshall Henry

Meeting Highlights  - June 23, 2008

Diane Emory, L.P.N., C.M.T,  Therapeutic Massage Center & Boutique Petersburg
 

Sean Eichert, Director Chester YMCA, receives $500 check from President Jay Slagle

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Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.
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