Ames Golden K Kiwanis along with other Kiwanis Clubs in Story, Boone and Greene counties has pledged $50,000 towards the estimated cost of $1.5 million for construction of the All-inclusive Playground and Miracle League Park at Inis Grove Park in Ames. Ames Golden K has pledged to raise $20,000 of the overall Kiwanis goal. The fund-raising program began in November,2017. The Ames Foundation is the primary fund-raising organization.
First payment of $10,000 raised by Ames Golden K was presented January 18 to Keith Abraham, Director of Ames Parks and Recreation. Funds are being raised in two ways–weekly donations from members using a “baseball game theme”, and direct solicitations from individual members. For the baseball game theme, club members are divided into two teams–Redbirds and Goldfinches. Red and Gold socks are passed around at weekly Golden K meetings and members contribute to their assigned team. Teams score “runs” based on the donations received. Each game consists of 5 innings and the first game was recently completed. The series of games will continue until June, 2019 when the fund-raising campaign ends.
Pictured at the Golden K check presentation left to right, Golden K member John Arthur {Captain of the Redbirds}, Larry Trede, Ames Golden K Club Secretary, Keith Abraham, Director of Ames Parks and Recreation, and Golden K member Kent Ziebell {Captain of the Goldfinches}.
$10 K to Miracle League Park!
Last Updated: February 28, 2018 by Joe T Leave a Comment
Food At First 2018
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On February 22 Ames Golden K Kiwanis presented a check for $750 to Executive Director Patty Yoder in support of Ames Food At First’s efforts to provide nourishing meals to all who visit their location. Ms. Yoder was also the Golden K Meeting’s featured speaker.
Northwood Preschool 2018
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Ames Golden K Kiwanis presented a $500 check on February 15 to Kristin Edwards, Principal, Northwood Preschool Center. The donation money will be used to purchase books and shelving for the school’s library. Pictured left to right, Ames Golden K member Ron Juelfs, Kristin Edwards, and Golden K’s Tom Baas.
ACPC 2018 Award
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Ames Golden K Kiwanis presented a $500 check on February 1 to Elizabeth Miner, Executive Director for Ames Community Preschool Center to help support their efforts to provide care for approximately 450 Ames preschool and elementary age school children. Established in 1968, the ACPC continues to be an invaluable child care resource for the city of Ames. Pictured, left to right Golden K member Janet Olson, ACPC’s Elizabeth Miner, and Golden K member Linda Peterson.
Cancelled 1-11-2018
Last Updated: January 11, 2018 by Joe T Leave a Comment
Today’s Meeting is CANCELLED due to weather.
January 11, 2018.
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