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Kiwanis Club of Christiansburg

Meeting Recap – March 5, 2026

The Kiwanis Club of Christiansburg met on March 5 with 33 members and 3 guests in attendance. President Perry called the meeting to order, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer led by Charlton. The minutes from the February 26 meeting were approved unanimously.

Program Highlights

Guest Laura Dobbins shared an overview of the Aging in Place initiative supported by the local Agency on Aging. The program provides valuable guidance and free resources to help individuals remain safely and independently in their homes.

Kiwanian G. Glynn introduced the Club’s newly launched website. Members were encouraged to explore the site, update their profiles, and provide feedback on usability and content. The Club expressed strong appreciation for the significant effort invested in developing this new resource.

Club Updates

• Wilderness Trail Festival: Sponsorship efforts are off to a strong start. The committee will meet next Thursday at Burke & Herbert Bank. Volunteers are welcome.
• Membership Drive: Scheduled for April 2. Members are encouraged to invite prospective members. Thirteen prospects are currently identified.
• Website Committee: Will meet Sunday to finalize content and assign ongoing update responsibilities.
• New Member Welcome: Craig Collison received his Kiwanis badge, hat, and shirt.
• Volunteer Opportunities:
  • April 4: Easter Egg Hunt at Kiwanis Park
  • April 25: Beer sales at Huckleberry Park event (5–8 PM)
    Volunteers are also needed to assist with bicycle purchases.

Member News

• Skip Fenton has begun chemotherapy and is in our thoughts and prayers.
• Cody Rush is currently serving on active duty with the Army National Guard in Washington, D.C.

Upcoming Dates

• March 12: Dr. Eagle, Christiansburg Town Manager
• March 19: Chief Ramsey, Christiansburg Police Department
• April 2: Membership Roundup
• April 4: Easter Egg Hunt
• April 9: Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech (PK–12)

Reminders

Members are encouraged to check the weekly attendance roster and record community service hours.

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