Just 1 Book Ribbon Cutting

Approximately 100 community leaders attended the Just 1 Book ribbon cutting on Wednesday, April 24th in Bithlo Park including Mayor Jacobs, several commissioners, and school board members.  The Kiwanis Club of East Orange County was represented by Daryl, Prairy, Joe, Brent, Sharlene, Alix, Ann and George.  Senator Martinez and Nelson were also represented.  Sarah and her family were fittingly and deservedly honored.  Our members were humbled to be acknowledged for our support. -George Langguth

Kiwanis One Day!

Kiwanis One Day encourages service in all Kiwanis and K-Family clubs across the globe!  This year, on Saturday, April 6th, the Kiwanis Club of East Orange County took place in multiple events around the state.  

Members joined together on Saturday morning to participate in a community cleanup with Orange County's Commissioner Jennifer Thompson.  Liberty Middle School and surrounding communities were cleaned up that morning thanks to the volunteers from the K-Family and other service groups.  Thank you to UCF CKI, Odyssey Builders Club, Waterford K-Kids, and East Orange County Kiwanis (Heather, Daryl, Jeremy, Prairy, Lori-Ann) for taking part!

Florida Key Club invited K-Family members to walk to Eliminate MNT at their District Convention at the Shingle Creek Hotel on Saturday afternoon.  The dollars raised will go to eliminate maternal neonatal tetanus in third world countries.  Jeannette, Jeremy, Todd, and Prairy (photo below) represented us well!

Several other projects included Just 1 Book's book distribution at Lake Eola's Spring Festival in the Park (Sharlene), University High School Key Club car wash fundraiser (Joe), Taylor 4 Teens Walk-4-Change (Stacy), and Wounded Warrior Run (Sean).

What great ways to spend Kiwanis One Day!

Kiwanis and Just 1 Book Bring Joy to Kids at Coalition

The Kiwanis Club of East Orange County organized a great service project on Saturday, March 30th at the Coalition for the Homeless.  The kids enjoyed an egg hunt, visit from the bunny, and a special trip to Just 1 Book's book mobile.  Thanks to Jim and Chris for coordinating, George, Ann, and Jeannette for supplying the goodies for the kids, and Sharlene and her family for bringing out the J1B book mobile!  We also had a wonderful turnout of volunteers - in addition to Jim, Chris, George, Ann, Jeannette, and Sharlene, thank you to Phyllis, Mike, Jeremy, Prairy, Daryl, Alix, and Michelle for spending their afternoon helping make Saturday special for the kids at the Coalition.

Mayor Hosts "Jazz in the Park" for Service Organizations

Kiwanis clubs from Division 10 were well-represented at Mayor Teresa Jacob's "Jazz in the Park" event for service organizations on Thursday, March 22nd.  Kiwanians from the East Orange County Kiwanis Club present were Sean, Prairy, Sharlene, Alix, and Stacy.

Check out Orange TV featuring President Elect Sean Osmond!  The video can be found online at http://www.orangetvfl.net/orange-county-update/jazz-in-the-park-video_4b33a0ec0.html

Division 10 Bowls for Florida Juvenile Diabetes Camp

Hundreds of Kiwanians, K-Family members, friends, and family from Division 10 spent the first Saturday in March at Boardwalk Bowl in Orlando to raise money for the Florida Diabetes Camp.  There was a fantastic turnout at the event and fun was had by all.  The Kiwanis Club of East Orange County took 2nd place for highest contribution for a Kiwanis club with over $800 raised.  Discovery Middle School Builders Club Advisor Jazmine Gonzales earned 1st place in highest bowling score.  

Thank you to Linda McCafferty and Prairy Riehl for leading the efforts!

Learn more about the Florida Diabetes Camp at www.floridadiabetescamp.org.