Weekly Kiwanis News 03/21

Posted by Tim Buenz

on Mar 21, 2012

There were 31 members in attendance today. President Heater mentioned the interclub to Boone next Monday and the fundraiser for Everett Beebe. Vicky asked for help with the Rec. Center Easter Egg Hunt on April 7th. Hollie reported that the Aktion Club is working on their mini-conference plans and Relay for Life. A can deposit covering the last month of $272.65 was announced by Vern. Pat gave an update on the Teen Maze, they are still in need of volunteers and cookies! Shawna Arnold visited us again today and turned in her membership application!

Larry Teeples had the program today, He introduced Mark Lane from American Athletic Inc. Jefferson has been the home of AAI since it opened in 1954. The company operates three up-to-date, well-equipped and well-maintained facilities in Jefferson, totaling over 240,000 square feet. AAI is the world’s leading manufacturer of gymnastics apparatus in all categories and the chosen gymnastics equipment supplier for most major championships, including the 1996 and 1984 Olympic Games, World Championships, Goodwill Games, Pan American Games, Special Olympics, and NCAA Championships. AAI has been the only Official Equipment Supplier for USA Gymnastics since the organization was founded in the ’60s. AAI is also the only U.S. equipment manufacturer whose line of gymnastics products has been tested and approved by the Federation Internationale de Gymnastique, or FIG, the world’s governing body for the sport.

AAI believes that its success is directly related to the dedication and contributions of its employees. The entire AAI team operates by the values implied by the company’s motto: “Excellence in all we do.” AAI helps generate a positive and productive work environment by taking steps to ensure quality control and staff satisfaction at every point of production, including ongoing training and regular advancement. Thanks to Larry and Mark for the update on one of Greene counties greatest assets!