May 4,  2005

Dr. Nikhil Patel and Donna Hacker, RN will discuss Colon Cancer Awareness

Next Week’s Progam

Dr. David Farrow, UTM Assistant Professor of Engineering, will present a program on Automation and Robotics Engineering.

Calendar of Events

May 4          Nikhil Patel,MD & Donna Hacker,RN,
                        Colon Cancer Awareness
                        Key Club, Westview High School
                        K Kids Club, Martin Elementary School
May 5          Board of Directors Meeting
May 6-8       Governor’s Visit to Division 1A-1B-1C
May 10        Aktion Club Meeting, Noon
May 11        David E. Farrow, Ph.D.,
                           Automation & Robotics Engineering                 
                        Club Elections
May 18        Christi Futrell, Relay for Life
                        Key Club, Westview High School
                        K Kids Club, Martin Elementary School
May 24        Aktion Club Meeting, Noon
                        Meet at Evolution Martial Arts Studio
May 25        Mike Stockdale, TWRA,  CSI - Wild Side
June 1           Club Meeting, TBA
June 2           Board of Director’s Meeting
June 3           Relay for Life
June 8           Club Meeting, TBA
June 11        Fishing Derby

Board of Directors Meeting

The May meeting of the club Board of Directors is tomorrow, May 5, Noon at the Weldon Public Library.  All members are encouraged to come and join your club administration.  Bring your lunch and join us.

Talent Show Winners

The Key Club held a talent show, with the proceeds going to the K Family Relay for Life team.  A net amount of $469 was raised.  The winners are listed below.

Division:  8 Years Old and under

1st place—8 and Under—Amanda Lund

Division:  9-12 Year Old Winners

1st Place—Sarah Beavers, Union City

2nd Place—Tabitha Dawson, South Fulton

3rd Place—Rebecca Lund, Martin

Division:  13-21 Year Old

Overall Winner, Mandy Thomas, Bartlett

1st Place—Brian McWherter, Dresden

2nd Place—Katie Snider, Gleason

Those Acts that received an invitation to the Mid-South Fair are: Paul Jolley, Palmersville;  Shelby Lou Smith, Jackson; Laura Carson, Dresden;  Katie Snider, Gleason;  Lee Elliott, Martin;  Brian McWherter, Dresden;  and Mandy Thomas, Bartlett.

UTM Senior Walk

UTM would like to you to join people from across campus on Wednesday, May 4, as they kick off the newest event on campus - UT Martin's "Senior Walk."  Lines will begin forming at I:15 p.m. on the sidewalks lined with orange, white, and blue flags between Crisp Hall and the Elam Center.  As the alma mater is played on the campus carillon at 1:30 p.m., our spring and summer graduates will begin their passage from students to alumni.  Feel free to bring items to show your support to these graduating seniors.  More than 300 students will be participating in this first ever "Senior Walk."  Please encourage your students to come and bid farewell to our spring and summer graduates.

Club Elections

The Nominating Committee announced the list of nominations of officers and board members for the upcoming club elections. 

                                President                David Spencer

                                President-Elect     Misty Menees

                                Vice President       Frank Black

                                Secretary               Frances Bynum

                                Treasurer               Charley Deal

Board Members at Large (vote for 3) Brandy Cartmell, Sue Laskey, Steve Lemond, Linda Shields, and Michele Siler.

Nominations will be accepted from the floor on May 4 and club elections held on May 11.  

Reception to Honor Ernie Blythe

The University of Tennessee at Martin will name the Honors Study Room in the Holland McCombs Center in memory of Dr. Ernie Blythe, May 12. A reception will be hosted in the McCombs Center from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. with a special presentation at 2:15 p.m. The Honors Study served as Dr. Blythe’s office during his tenure as director of the program.  Evelyn would like for the members to join her for this honor.

Sympathy

Cathy Barnett’s step father passed away this weekend in Memphis.  The funeral was held yesterday.  Please keep Cathy and her family in your prayers.

Thought for the Week

Six essential qualities that are the key to success:  Sincerity, personal integrity, humility, courtesy, wisdom, and charity.

                                                            ------  Dr. William Menninger

Celebrations

           Birthdays                                   Anniversaries

Frank Black          May 5                      none

Relay for Life

Help your team raise money.  The following supplies are available: 

$1.00 – Stars

$5.00 – luminaries

$5.00 - boards to break

Annual Governor Visit to District

Governor Richard Wood’s visit to Tennessee is scheduled for THIS WEEKEND at Pickwick State Park, near Savannah, Tn.  This is our annual meeting for Divisions 1A-1B-1C.  There will be an informal get together on Friday evening, various events and tournaments on Saturday, a Saturday evening banquet, and a prayer breakfast on Sunday.  Members may attend any and all events.  Registration is $35 for the entire weekend or $30 for Saturday only.  Spouses/guests are welcome.  If you plan to attend the Saturday evening banquet, let your officers know if you are interested in attending and we may carpool down to Pickwick.   I know Evelyn is going on Friday and Linda Ramsey is going Saturday afternoon.

The Pickwick Landing State Park Inn has some rooms left for either Friday and/or Saturday nights.  They will still honor the Kiwanis rate, though time is running out, so book your room ASAP if you have not already done so.  Their phone number is (800) 250-8615. 

First of the Month

It’s that time again:  First of a new month.    Your club dues for May are DUE and payable. 

Summer Kiwanis Schedule

Remember!  Just because Summer is near, your Kiwanis club continues to meet each week as usual.  Your dues continue also through the summer months, unless you request a Leave of Absence.   Please try to attend the weekly meetings during your summer activities.  While on vacation, try visiting a Kiwanis club near your vacation location.