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Gate City Kiwanis Club Information Who Are We?: There are currently over 9,000 Kiwanis clubs located in over 81 countries worldwide. These clubs are organized in districts and divisions. The Gate City Club is in the "Carolinas" district which contains eight divisions, 270 clubs, and over 11,500 members. The Gate City Club is in division number eight which contains ten clubs (Gate City, Asheboro, Edward R Murrow Golden K, Greensboro, Northwest Guilford, High Point, Lexington, Nat Greene, O'Henry Golden K, and Randolph Golden K). The district is run by a Governor along with a Lieutenant Governor from each of the eight divisions. The Gate City Club is managed by a Board of Directors as listed below: President Chuck Meyer Directors:  Dick Forman Jim Bryant President Elect Wendy Rothstein John Gibbs Randy Davis Vice President Greg Woodward Bob Davis Jim Burgio Past President Bill Clingenpeel Bobbie Carter Bernie Franko Secretary/Treasure John Markham George Harris What We Do: The most essential and the most important part of the Gate City Club, however, is the total membership since it takes the effort of every member to achieve and maintain the high standards of this organization. The Gate City Club meets every Monday (except certain holidays) at The Painted Plate @ 2001 North Church Street (see directions below): 12:00 - 12:25 Lunch 12:25 - 12:40 Business and Announcements 12:40 - 1:00 Program The Board of Directors meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at various locations.  All members are invited to attend. Board meetings qualify for meeting make-ups. Members are urged to become involved in club projects and to attend club meetings on a regular basis. Club dues are $180.00 per quarter which includes the cost of the meal at each meeting. There is also a one-time initiation fee. Members are encouraged to contribute at least $250 per year to the Kiwanis Foundation to fund our annual projects (this annual contribution is in lieu of having members conduct fund raisers), and occasionally to special projects adopted by the Board of Directors to support the activities of the Club. Past Special Projects include Victory Junction and a sizable contribution to the Operation Smile. The Gate City Club is a very distinguished and proud organization having received many awards and honors. The Gate City Club is also a very active club and some of the more recent organizations and special projects are listed below: Wyndham Classic Golf Tournament Marshals Salvation Army ringing of the bells at Christmas Provide Judges for the Guilford County 4-H Public Speaking Contest Old North State Council for Boy Scouts of America Salvation Army  Urban Ministry Operation Smile Terrific Kids Recognition Programs (Alderman, Jessie Wharton, Hunter, Millis Roads, and Lindley Elementary Schools) Horsepower Where We Get Our Funds: Dues: $180.00 per quarter which covers meals, administrative expenses, a subscription to Kiwanis Magazine, and International dues. There is also a one time initiation fee. Fund-raising: Our local board approves an annual fund drive among members to obtain voluntary tax-deductible pledges to the Gate City Kiwanis Foundation which supports our community services. Members are encouraged to contribute at least $250 per year (this annual contribution is in lieu of having members conduct fundraisers), and occasionally to special projects adopted by the Board of Directors to support the activities of the Club. Past Special Projects include a Habitat for Humanity House and a sizable contribution to the Greensboro Children's Museum. Come and Visit Us: We invite you to attend one of our meetings as our guest to share in a meal and atmosphere of fun, learning, and fellowship. With a continuing focus on projects addressing the needs of children through our "Young Children Priority One" program, our club also affords you the oopportunity to make a difference in the lives of young people. Meeting Place Information: We meet every Monday (except holidays, see calendar) at The Painted Plate 2001 North Church Street Greensboro, NC 27405 Phone: 336-230-2433 12:00 - 12:25 Lunch 12:25 - 12:40 Business and Announcements 12:40 - 1:00   Program For Directions: The Painted Plate is located just south of the intersection of East Cornwallis and North Church Street. We are convienently located 1.5 miles north of theintersection of East Wendover and North Church Street. From Charlotte: Take I-85 North to Greensboro The road will merge with I-40 thru Greensboro Follow signs to 29 North Take 29 North to Wendover Ave West Take Wendover Ave West to Church St Turn right on Church St Go approx 1.5 miles and turn left into parking lot. From Triad Airport: Take Bryan Blvd toward Greensboro It will merge with Benjamin Parkway After crossing over Green Valley Rd, Turn right on to Wendover Ave East Follow Wendover Ave to Church St. Turn left on Church St Go approx 1.5 miles and turn left into parking lot. From Wilmington/Burlington: Take I-40 West Past Durham it will merge with I-85 Follow I-40/I-85 toward Greensboro Exit 135 Rock Creek Dairy Turn right at light at top of ramp Turn left at the first stop light - Hwy 70 Hwy 70 turns into Wendover Ave Stay on Wendover Ave to Church St. Turn right on Church St Go approx 1.5 miles and turn left into parking lot. From Fayetteville: Take 421 North to Greensboro At Intersection I85 and 29 North Take 29 North to Wendover Ave West Take Wendover Ave West to Church St Turn right on Church St Go approx 1.5 miles and turn left into parking lot. For more information contact: Chuck Meyer President Phone: 674-0388 cklausmeyer@yahoo.com John Markham, Secretary/Treasurer Phone: 292-7499 jmarkham6@triad.rr.com THE GATE CITY KIWANIS NEWSLETTER We e-mail a weekly newsletter, The Gate Post.. To join the Gate City Kiwanis mailing list, send a blank e-mail to gatecitykiwanis-subscribe@yahoogroups.com You may unsubscribe at any time. When you get a confirmation e-mail, reply to it.