Norway-Paris Kiwanis Club
Norway - South Paris, Maine
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NEXT MEETING: Thursday, Nov. 5, noon – South Paris Congregational Church
GUESTS: John Palmer of Maryanna and Krista Hakala of Cindy.
KEY CLUB: After the meeting, Key Clubbers cleaned the trophy cases, a service project suggested by Principal Ted Moccia.. Key Club week is Nov. 2-6. HAPPY/SAD $$$  ANNOUNCEMENTS Tina reported that Sarah is still looking for leads in the Saco-Biddeford area. Introductory presentation Nov. 12. » President Tina presented Stuart Goodwin with his 30-year Legion of Honor certificate. » Becky Toothaker passed out $500 shopping spree tickets. The drawing will be held Dec. 10. Looking for members to sign up to sell at the DECA draft fair. » Turnkey Homes is again sponsoring Toys For Tots. Everyone urged to bring in an unwrapped toy Dec. 3 » Reminder forThanksgiving week: We will meet at noon Tuesday, Nov. 24, at Oxford Advent. There will be no meeting the week of Christmas. The New Year’s week meeting will be held at noon Dec. 29 in Oxford. » Good luck to Dick Gleason in his quest Tuesday to become the next mayor of Auburn. SPEAKER/PROGRAM Kate Michaud talked about her month-long experience this summer at the Little Field Home in Chigamba Village in Malawi, a landlocked country in southeast Africa. “It was the most incredible thing I’ve ever done,” the Oxford Hills senior and daughter of Ed and Nancy Michaud said. The orphanage was started by Janet Littlefield, a teacher at Hebron Academy. It has now become a full-time job. Kate learned how to carry water on her head and how to heat it over a fire for her shower. She has gained a greater appreciation of indoor plumbing, adding, “I’ve learned to take quick showers.” She described her teaching day and has acquired a much better appreciation for teachers, especially English teachers. Meals consisted primarily of white rice and tomatoes three times a day. Malawi is about the size of Pennsylvania and 45% of the population is below age five. The average lifespan is 37. HIV, AIDS, malaria and typhoid are huge problems. Money goes a long way with 500 Kwacha equal to about $3. Kate began fundraising for her trip that cost about $5,000 when she was a freshman. Malawi is among the world’s least developed but densely populated countries. Kate is not sure when she will be able to return but she said she definitely will be back. Thanks to Kate, our Key Club President, for an inspiring and entertaining presentation. Speaker Schedule: |
