May 10,  2006

Dr. Paula Gale, UTM Agriculture & Natural Resources, will present our program on “Good Soil, Bad Dirt.”

Next Week’s Program

David Hinman, WLJT-TV general manager, will present our program on Digital TV.   

Calendar of Events

 
May 10        Dr. Paula Gale, Good Soil, Bad Dirt
May 17        David Hinman, Digital TV
May 23        Atkion Club
                        Program:  Bee Man, “Hot Biscuits and Honey”
May 24        Dr. M Getaneh, Physics Demonstrations
May 31        Evelyn Blythe, Relay for Life Planning
June 3           Fishing Derby, Martin Recreational Complex
June 6           Aktion Club, “Dig Out at Snappy’s”
June 7           Vachik Lazarian, UTM International Programs
June 9           West Weakley Co. Relay for Life
                        UTM Football Field

PURPLE DAY

Today, is Purple Day in Weakley County  for Relay for Life.  Today, we celebrate those who are Cancer Survivors, and remember those who have died due to cancer. 

Thought for the Day

The principle mark of genius is not perfection but originality, the opening of new frontiers.

                                    ----- Arthur Koestler

 Birthdays                                 Anniversaries

None                                                        None

Board of Director’s Minutes

The Board of Directors met last Thursday for the May meeting with 9 members in attendance.  Current club membership is 46 members ( 43 active members, 3 Senior Status).  Teri Towe will be a club sponsor for the Builder’s Club next school year.  The PR Campaign was discussed.  Frances Bynum, Bettye Giles, Misty Menees, Charley Deal, Steve Lemond, Michele Siler, and Sue Lasky were appointed to a committee to study the PR campaigns and develop the campaign the club would use.  The Board voted to pursue the civic club sign proposed by one of the winning presentations.  Misty Menees will contact the other club representatives and followup on this project.  The Board received information from Dennis Suiter about prices of mulch needed for the Kiwanis playground at the park.  A motion was passed to fund the purchase of one load of mulch.  A nominating committee was named to gather names for club elections for the upcoming year.  A report on the Kiwanis Governor’s visit to our area was made.  The weekend was a huge success.  Thanks to Linda Ramsey for all of her hard work and to those who help Linda.  Mary Ann Baxter is coordinating the sale of luminaries for Relay for Life for our club.

Update on Linda Ramsey

Linda should be released from Baptist Hospital in Nashville today.  She wants to thank everyone for their cards and phone calls.  Continue to keep Linda in your prayers. 

Aktion Club

The Aktion Club will meet May 23 at the Trinity Presbyterian Church.  Beginning in June, Aktion Club will meet only once a month during the summer.  They will be meeting one week earlier in June, in order to finalize Relay for Life Activities.  They are really selling the tickets for the autographed basketball.

MARTIN CLEAN UP DAYS         MAY 12-13, 2006

      Martin Beautiful, a City of Martin appointed committee of Martin volunteers, is contacting Martin civic clubs and groups to encourage their collective and individual participation in the Martin Clean Up Days, Friday, May 12, 8/8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, May 13, 9 a.m. to Noon. We hope you will join us on those dates.

New Martin Community Development Director Karami Hagan, 588-2507, will coordinate these activities from the old MEDC office in the Martin City Hall. If your group or you wish to participate, please contact her or just show up at City Hall.