Weekly Kiwanis News 3/16

Posted by Tim Buenz

There were 27 members present today including one guest, Doug Tucker. Harry reported a can deposit of $53.30. President Miller asked for volunteers to help with the Division 11 Teen Maze in Boone on April 7th from 7:30-11:30am. Linda reported on the Aktion Club meeting and events including Just Feed One, Relay for Life and Spring Into Greene.

Linda Spearman introduced her husband Jim as the program for today. Jim spoke about the Masonic Lodge in Greene County. The local chapter was founded in 1860 and they will celebrate their 150th birthday on June 7th, 2011 at the Elks Club. There are currently 68 members in the Greene County organization. The person who wants to join Masonry must be a man (it's a fraternity), sound in body and mind, who believes in God, is at least the minimum age required by Masonry in his state, and has a good reputation. (Incidentally, the "sound in body" requirement which comes from the stonemasons of the Middle Ages-doesn't mean that a physically challenged man cannot be a Mason; many are). Those are the only "formal" requirements. But there are others, not so formal. He should believe in helping others. He should believe there is more to life than pleasure and money. He should be willing to respect the opinions of others. And he should want to grow and develop as a human being. Thanks to Linda and Jim for a very informative program!