Rough Risers Make it in the Nebraska-Iowa Kiwanis District News

 

Once again, our reporter, Jim Larson, shared our accomplishments with the NE-IA District and they posted it in their News from aroudn the District newsletter.   Thank you, Jim.

Cedar Falls Rough Risers pop corn, clean up trails

The Cedar Falls Rough Risers Kiwanis Club popped one hundred bags of their $7 retail bags of kettle corn for the school's fun fair. The school sells the bags and receives $700. Pictured are some of the Rough Risers in May after the completion of popping kettlecorn for a Cedar Falls Elementary School.

The club donates to 11 elementary schools, two middle schools, and the high school’s “kick off” rally in the Fall - a total of $7,000 raised for the schools. This donation has been going on for 20-plus years. On April 26, club members joined other volunteers in cleaning up 125 miles of trails in the Cedar Valley. The Kiwanis group of six dedicated volunteers (family members included) covered five of those miles and collected three bags of refuse. This is their second year of participating in this very worthwhile project. Submitted by Jim Larson, Cedar Falls Rough Risers Kiwanis Club

Rough Risers Party at Gateway Park

 Our Kiwanis Rough Risers club need to have fun as well as work to make the Cedar Valley a better place for kids.  Headed by Sue Loy and Sara Jansen, the Internal Relations committee hosted a social event last night (6/5) at the Gateway Park in Cedar Falls.

Pulled Pork sandwiches were supplied along with some side dishes and dessert (Pies and Ice Cream).  The rest of the feast was provided by the club members.  The array was stupendous.

This festival also included an opportunity to induct our newest member, Debbie Lee.  She was joined by her sponsor (and husband), Randy Lee.  Our president, Leigh Zeitz, welcomed her into our club and thanked Randy for inviting her to join. Debbie received a Kiwanis pin and the coveted Kiwanis Rough Risers coffee mug as welcome presents. 

The evening ended in Cedar Falls Kiwanis Rough Risers Bingo. Sue Loy distributed a stack of Bingo cards adorned with a collection of words that were specific to Kiwanis and our club. 
A Great time was had by all!