Weekly Kiwanis News 3/19

Posted by Tim Buenz

on Mar 19, 2014

There were 34 members in attendance today with Les Reinhart and Jordan Teeples visiting. Many birthday's and anniversaries where shared along with happy dollars. Bill R. reported to club members on behalf of the nominations committee who is seeking board members and officers. Vern F. reported a can deposit of $67.60 for the last week. Linda reported on the Aktion Club meeting from last Monday. They packed 1,000 kits for Teen Maze at their meeting. They also raised $178 waiting tables at Pizza Ranch on two evenings. Their club officers will also be attending a district Aktion Club meeting on April 5th in Newton. The Aktion Club will be selling Pizza Ranch discount cards soon for $5 with the proceeds staying with the club.

Everett Beebe had the program today. The Cuddy brothers—Joe, Steve and Craig – will take over management of the Jefferson Municipal Golf Course this golf season. The Jefferson city council at its Dec. 10 meeting approved a two-year management agreement with the Cuddys, doing business as Greene Properties, LLC, to manage the course, which became a city-owned facility last spring. Joe Cuddy will handle the day-to-day management of the golf course. He has previous job experience at recreation centers, golf courses, and the student center at St Olaf College. His vision for the golf course is that it become a place for healthy recreational activity in addition to golf. He said yoga and cooking classes may be offered at the club house. He plans to encourage new and casual golfers to use the course, and to reach out to golfers in surrounding communities. “This isn’t just an old boys’ club anymore. This is a golf course, a very beautiful golf course, and it’s very playable by all levels of golfers… We want to make it a welcoming spot for people to come,” Cuddy said. Thanks to Everett and the Cuddey brothers for the interesting program!