Weekly Kiwanis News 6/12

Posted by Tim Buenz

on Jun 12, 2013

There were 32 members present with Les Reinhart visiting from the Aktion Club. The meeting started with many happy dollars and the induction of new member Pastor Tim Jones. Welcome to our club Pastor Tim! Marla read the minutes from the June 7th board meeting. Hollie R. reported on the recent Aktion Club activities including a busy weekend at the Bell Tower Festival. A Genesis picnic is being planned at Spring Lake for the end of June. Mark B. reported on a very successful Kiwanis food stand and shared that we do have some meat left in the freezer if anyone is interested.

Tim Buenz had the program today. He introduced Greene County Development Executive Director Ken Paxton and Peg Raney who spoke about "Grow Greene County" casino referendum vote which is proposed for August 6th. Peg shared information about her recent trip back to her hometown of Emmetsburg to visit with people about their experiences over the last 6 years on having a Wild Rose operated casino in their community. She shared many answers to questions she posed on topics ranging from jobs, crime, to distribution of charitable funds. Ken shared that Emmetsburg has documented around 50,000 visitors per month to their community which can be attributed to the casino, its restaurant, concerts and events. They are also proposing the casino would generate 250 jobs. More information will be available on their new website in the future. Thanks to Ken and Peg for a very interesting and informative program!