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Special Year End Holiday Meeting Program
Dec 14, 2016
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Dec 14, 2016 12:01 PM - 1:00 PM
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iTN Saarasota
Jan 04, 2017
Dignified transportation for seniors - volunteers helping them stay independent and healthy by driving them to visit friends, the doctor, church and even the gym. The need is great and volunteers can earn and save credits for future use, transfer them to a loved one or donate them to iTN's Road Scholarship Program for low-income riders. Service areas include Sarasota, Venice, Osprey, Nokomis and Longboat Key. |
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Jan 09, 2017 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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To Inform Families First
Jan 11, 2017
Spending two minutes now could save you and your loved ones countless hours of worry. TIFF (To Inform Families First) was founded by Christine Olson, the mother of Tiffiany, a young woman killed in a traffic accident in 2005. Christine did not learn of this tragedy until 6 and a half hours after the accident happened. Reflecting on Tiffiany’s accident and the agony it caused inspired Christine to ensure other families never need suffer the same situation. Christine dedicated her efforts to design an emergency contact database system that would allow law enforcement officers to instantly retrieve information needed to notify loved ones upon an emergency. With the support of Florida State Representative Bill Galvano, The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, and law enforcement agencies, a voluntary Emergency Contact Information program went into effect on October 2, 2006 in the state of Florida. |
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Jan 15, 2017 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Al Ernst is the headliner at our first fundraiser at McCurdy's Comedy Club. Al is Carnival Cruise Lines "Entertainer of the Year." He has presented entertaining and inspirational speeches, seminars and training to over 300 groups, including corporate gigs, professional wrestling announcing, and his own radio show. Al is very funny AND, as you can see from this YOUTUBE video his comedy is family friendly. Al's lives in Sarasota, but spends a great deal of time traveling. He told us that his boyhood years playing Little League Baseball were formative and he benefited greatly from the experience which, incidentally, was in large part because Kiwanis sponsored this team. That lead to the fundraiser! We are very fortunate to have found a time slot for Al to present at McCurdy's. McCurdy's "Green Room" opens at 6:00 pm, doors to the Theater open at 6:30 pm and the show starts at 7:00 pm. Please plan to attend and invite friends, neighbors and family. Ticket sales benefit the Siesta Key Kiwanis Club Foundation.
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Easter Seals of Southwest Florida
Jan 18, 2017
One of Southwest Florida’s oldest and most successful nonprofits serving children, teens, and adults with developmental disabilities. Programs include Project Rainbow for home based childcare, Children's Therapy Center, VIP Academy High School Program, Life Skills Development program to adults with disabilities and The Lily School of Child Development for children who are differently abled. |
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Jan 21, 2017 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM
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Programming and Educational Outreach
Jan 25, 2017
Mr. Winegar will be accompanied by Michael Miner, Director of Marketing for WEDU, our primary PBS station in this region. A short video highlighting some of the great programming they have provided over the past 58 years. They will talk about the free educational resources available to students and some of the new programming being released next year. They will also explain some surprising facts about WEDU. |
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Loveland Village in Venice
Feb 01, 2017
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Tales of her recent Africrican Safari Adventure
Feb 08, 2017
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Feb 08, 2017 12:01 PM - 1:00 PM
Literacy Buddy books can be brought to today's meeting for transport to the Early Learning Center. Chair Matt Anderson will transport books to the ELC in time for distribution and delivery to your buddy. (This is way cheaper than mailing them yourself and ensure the books are received when expected.) |
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Sarasota United fot Responsibility and Equity
Feb 15, 2017
Dan Lundy will introduce Ryan, who will talk about the further accomplishments implemented in the last couple of years.
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Feb 17, 2017 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Feb 18, 2017 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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"The Geopolitics of Oil"
Feb 22, 2017
Oil a complicated topic even without the geo-political ramifications. Understanding the topic involves connecting a lot of dots. Joan Lappin's talk is an opportunity to develop your economic and investment perspective. This will be an update to her well received talk on Inauguration Day at the Downtown Sarasota Club, and includes Power Point slides Joan E. Lappin CFA founded Gramercy Capital Management, a Registered Investment Advisor, in 1986. She is known for her unique perspective, her stock-picking abilities and her analytical skills honed by decades in the investment business.
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Feb 25, 2017 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, February 25, 2017at Hardee High School located at 830 Altman Rd., Wauchula, FL 33837. The registration fee for the event is $35. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.
There are a number of workshops scheduled for the day. All members are encouraged to attend, especially current and incoming officers and new members. Governor Gary will highlight the direction he would like to steer the ship as we sail together on the "Love Boat" of service.
The awards for 2015-2016 will be presented by Past Governor Celia to celebrate the accomplishments for this past administrative year and the 2015-16 Distinguished Club awards will be presented as well.
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Sarasota County School Resource Officers
Mar 01, 2017
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Rescue, Rehab for Veterans w/ PSTD & Special Needs Children
Mar 08, 2017
Their Mission is to provide many parrots with a safe haven and natural habitat with enrichment to live out the rest of their lives in free flight aviaries. After returning from Afghanistan 12 2012, Greg Para, a Navy veteran and bird lover, discovered that the parrots he rescued also have therapeutic value in their ability to ground veterans having trouble adjusting to civilian life. The non-profit organization has joined forces with another Parrot shelter in Lakewood Ranch and also successfully works with special needs children.
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Sarasota County Current Real Estate Overview
Mar 15, 2017
Long time Siesta Key Kiwanis member, past president and past Division 18 North Lt. Governor will talk about her observations and perspective of what’s going on in the Real Estate market in and around Sarasota. Tracy has been a Realtor for more that 30 years and has earned almost every designation and certification available in the industry. |
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Mar 18, 2017 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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ACE (Adult & Community Enrichment )
Mar 22, 2017
Under Laura's leadership as Program Manager, ACE has doubled it's offerings and enrollment. The average ACE student is 62 years old and there were over 12,000 enrollments during the past year. For people who love to learn, ACE is the best of all educational worlds. Laura says, "There are no grades and no credits. I recently heard the word 'edutainment' and that's what our participants want." With over 12,000 registrations per year, Adult & Community Enrichment (ACE) is arguably the largest school in the Sarasota County school district. With over 2000 classes offered annually in interesting and fun topics as varied as belly dancing, photography, computers and calligraphy, there is something for everyone. Join Laura Trubac, program administrator, as she will "show and tell" you about this wonderful resource that can help you grow and enrich your life. |
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Mar 27, 2017 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Intervention exercises for troubled youth
Mar 29, 2017
A troubled youth in High School and placed in a juvenile justice program , Michael was encouraged to "straighten out" and went on going to New College. He won one of just 62 Truman Scholarships awarded nationwide and became the youngest person to serve on the Florida Board of Governors, which oversees the state university system. He started "SailFuture" as an after school mentoring system accepting a tough group of teens and juvenile offenders.in Pinellas, Pasco and Hillsboro counties. He uses his boat, saying " some of the kids fared better on the water than on land." This dynamic young man is only 25 years old!! |
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Ready and Steady, A Plan for Better Balance
Apr 05, 2017
Offered by the Pines of Sarasota, A Plan for Better Balance is a community outreach and public health falls prevention and balance program dedicated to the health and wellness in our community, especially seniors. Innovative approaches to prevent falls and their devastating effects using evidence based studies and clinical research. A video presentation, quiz, gift bag and a prize will be awarded. Screen is needed, speaker will bring laptop and projector. |
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Second Chance Last Opportunity ( SCLO )
Apr 12, 2017
The mission of Second Chance-Last Opportunity is to empower individuals in crisis by providing them with essential skills and tools so they can manage their lives more productively. Our vision is to serve as a gateway to hope for individuals who want to change their lives for the better.They organize events such as as the Women’s Conference, Collard Green Cook-Off, Black History Month Celebrations, and Graduation Ceremonies which all help build confidence and reinforce the strength in the skills and sense of community clients gain from attending the life management-training program. WORKSHOPS INCLUDE: |
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2017 Rowing Championships at Benderson Park.
Apr 19, 2017
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Apr 22, 2017 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM
We will meet at 8:00 am at St Michael's Catholic Church, north parking lot. I will provide trash bags, disposable gloves, and will have a few long handled pickers available. This usually takes about an hour, depending on the amount of trash on the road sides. Always a pleasant walk. Come, relax and do a good deed! |
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Transition Saarasota Gleaning Project
Apr 26, 2017
Imagine living in a community that is walkable, bikeable, and busable. One where your food is healthy, fresh from a local farm or straight from your own garden. Where people know and look after each other. Where there is a network of local businesses that can thrive in any economy. Where our energy comes from clean, renewable sources. Where people are united by a common purpose and nature is protected to be enjoyed by all. This is the vision of Transition Sarasota. Together, we can work to make it a reality. |
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Apr 28, 2017 8:15 AM - 10:30 AM
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Apr 28, 2017 5:30 PM
Our annual recognition for Key and Builder's Clubs we sponsor at Sarasota Middle School, Riverview High, and Pine View schools to show show our appreciation for all their hard work throughout the year. We provide food and drinks, and the featured event is a Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament for kids and adults with prizes for the winners. We play not only the traditional rock, paper, scissors format, but also, a "Canadian" version with more dramatic poses of "The Bear, The Hunter, and the Damsel in Distress." Instructions will be given at the party and costumes are not required! In addition, we like to have students from each club speak briefly about their favorite projects for the past year to keep us all informed. This is a fun time for everyone and we hope to have a great turnout. Location is Sunset Pavilion at Siesta Key Beach (same as last year). |
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Learning about programs and activities of the expanded Complex
May 03, 2017
The 60 yr. old "Rec Center" was replaced in 2011 with an exceptional new 44,000 sq. ft. building on a 13 acre campus. Their mission statement is "To provide residents with an exceptional community complex that welcomes all age of community members to participate in exercise, sports and recreational activities at an affordable price." The city staffs this regional facility with dedicated employees and volunteers to provide a vast array of programs and services that improve the facility users' quality of life. The Robert L. Taylor Team will be there, Emily Oberlin, Programming Supervisor, Mark Hamilton, Turf Field Supervisor and Brunie Neira, Facilities Supervisor. We will have a PowerPoint presentation to view during the conversation with the club members. The city's first soccer program is being started and funds are being raised to purchase two 15 passenger vans badly needed for transportation. A free 1 day pass will be given to all in attendance. |
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May 03, 2017 7:30 AM
Kiwanis Club of Sarasota for the Sixteenth Annual Division 18 North Kiwanis, World Week of Prayer Breakfast. Traditionally it will be at Der Dutchman restaurant, 3713 Bahia Vista, Wednesday May 3rd, 7:30am. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Melanie Kim, Chaplain to the Sarasota Campus Ministry serving Ringling College, New College and the University of South Florida-Sarasota Manatee. The cost is $15. Signup at a Wednesday meeting or reserve with an email to JoRita Stevens (joritas2@gmail.com). |
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Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce
May 10, 2017
Ann will talk about the many changes happening on Siesta Key, the merger of the Siesta Key Association with the Chamber, impact on tourism since being named number #1 beach and address the dredging of Big Pass. She would also like to invite more volunteers to help out with events such as the Crystal Classic Sand Sculpting Competition. Our Kiwanis Club is a reciprical member of the Chamber! |
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Learning the Ropes in Today's Media Frenzy
May 17, 2017
Trying to keep us with the news can feel overwhelming these days, How do you decide what to tune into and what to trust? How can you make sure your media diet is diverse and healthy? As a news consumer, what do you have a right to expect from journalists? Bring your questions about today's media landscape.
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Prospect Therapuetic Riding Center
May 24, 2017
Prospect Riding Center~ Therapuetic and Recreational Equine Activities. Prospect Riding Center a 501c3 Organization, PATH Int'l Instructor Susan Tambone. Our facility is located on our 38 acre ranch in Myakka City, FL., an ideal location for Prospect Riding Center it is roughly 25 minutes from either town to the ...east and west of us. This provides easy access for our client base without traveling a great distance. We feature ease of access located on a main road with frontage exposure to public view. There are acres of quiet wooded, maintained trails and varied sized riding areas for rider progression.
We are invested with the responsibility to deliver highest quality therapeutic, recreational riding, and support safe and ethical practices. Based on foundation of knowledge and experience, following PATH International Standards and Accreditation. With planned use of our equines, allowing as much control in our special setting, suitable for our clients needs and with great consideration to the animal’s role. With PATH International Certified Riding and Driving Instructor, with Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning Certification, our vision is having the understanding that clients are consumers, and having a long standing belief that animals are good for people, especially children, those with disabilities, the lonely and elderly. We can’t deny the value of therapeutic riding that is relatively inexpensive, generally backed by society, understood by animal lovers and apparently free from adverse effects. (Beck 1985) |
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The New Gulf Gate Library
May 31, 2017
Christine will talk about all the resources and programs offered at the new library. There are many ongoing children's programs during the year as well as special fun and interesting programs for children during the summer school vacation break. The library calendar is full of activities that I'm sure many of us don't even know are available to Sarasota County residents. |
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Jun 02, 2017 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Fire Safety
Jun 07, 2017
The Battalion Chief oversees a group of three fire stations. He will talk to us about the advances in fire and smoke alarms - where to put them and where not to put them. All fire alarms are not created equal He can talk about the dangers of smoke inhalation from different fabrics, fillers and furniture materials. The fire department has educational and activities for school children as well. The chief will be bringing 2 inspectors-in-training for public education to our luncheon. Two or three new fire stations have been built in Sarasota County in the last couple of years. Please bring all your questions about our top rated fire department and its' equipment to the luncheon. |
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Jun 12, 2017 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Let Chili's do the cooking while they support Siesta Key Kiwanis with a donation of 15% of event day sales. That's 15% of you table's check - food and bar beverages included! IMPORTANT NOTE: You must present the Chili's Event Day flyer to participate. Download the flyer from the link on our home page at the lower left under "HOME PAGE DOWNLOAD FILES." |