Thursday, October 1st - Guest Speaker!!

EBPD Patrolman Bill Patterson will be out guest speaker for Thursday's meeting at T.J. Smith's. He'll be bringing the portable breath machine ... any volunteers???

Please make every effort to attend, bring your spouse, a friend, or a prospective member! Chief John is away on business for this meeting, so let's all support PE Beth as she (tries to) assume control of the meeting :)

Upcoming Governor's Visit

For anyone so inclined, the date of the Official Governor's Visit to Division 15 has been set for Sunday, November 1st (no Patriot's game that week). The Middleboro club is hosting the event, and it will be held at Lorenzo's Restaurant on Rte. 28 in Middleboro beginning at 12:30 p.m., with lunch being served at 1:30 p.m.

The club will be receiving an official invitation within a week or two from Lt. Governor Corinne. Incoming Governor Dave Koohy is looking forward to meeting the club members from Division 15.

Installation a HUGE success!!

73 Kiwanians and guests attended the 61st Annual Installation of Officers on Thursday evening at T.J. Smith's. From 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., guests enjoyed assorted cocktails and noshed on crackers, cheese, fruit, veggies, tasty dips, and shrimp.

President Dianne started the meeting (she even had the BELL in hand!) with our traditional song/pledge/prayer opening, and then introduced our SIXTEEN (yes 16!!!) members who'd joined during the 2008-2009 club year. Our newest member, Kathy McLaughlin was inducted into membership as well. Welcome to the club, Kathy!!

After a delicious roast-turkey-with-all-the-fixin's dinner, it was time for the business at hand. Past President Bob McCarthy served as the MC, and Mr. Everything Roger Boucher did the actual installation. The newly ~PAST~ President Dianne gave a very thoughtful speech, thanking many who helped her have such a successful year.

The bell and gavel were passed ... with much ado from MC PP Bob about every member being able to REST EASY and be assured that new President John Cowan will ensure the safety of the bell and gavel! President John introduced his guests, and then gave a brief summary of his plans for the coming year, emphasizing that he plans to build on the successes of the past year & continue the club's growth and vitality.

After a reminder from Past President Dianne, President John entertained a motion to adjourn the meeting :)