Reveille, February 27, 2020 (Feb 29, 2020)

Program: YMCA Meals for Children Program;

Misti Hollenbeck-Harris

Misti is the Director of Membership, Wellness, and Fitness at the YMCA. She said that the poverty level in Adair County is 21.8% -- the highest in all counties north of Interstate 70. And 50% of the students in Kirksville R-III (K-8) are on free and reduced lunch.

Misti told us there were two separate things that were the largest catalysts for her wanting to start the meals for children program at the YMCA. Firsts, she said over the last couple years she noticed that kids were coming to the desk asking for snacks and things to eat more regularly. Then last year at the spring break camp, a little boy came in to camp and laid down behind the front desk because he was so tired. When lunchtime came around he got his lunch and it contained nothing but a few crackers and a couple cookies. It was clear to Misti that no adult was helping child pack his lunch, and he was so tired because he was not getting enough food to sustain his energy levels.

The Meals for Children Program started shortly after that incident, in June 2019. The program served breakfast and supper meals during the summer, and during the school year they do a supper meal from 3-:4:30. They recently added another site at Ray Miller Elementary – so both places now serve the supper meal. Any kid that comes in the door can get a meal. There is no requirement to be a YMCA member, or otherwise. Misti said she is hoping to expand to Novinger schools very soon.

The YMCA received a grant to acquire much of the needed equipment to start the program, like refrigerators and storage cabinets. Additionally, the government reimburses a portion of the meals, but that does not cover the cost entirely. So far, the Adair County YMCA has served over 21,800 meals since the program began in June last year. They average over 100 meals served per day. A meal consists of milk, a meat or meat alternative, vegetables, a whole grain serving variety, and a fruit.

Pictured above (from left) are club president Jon Peck and Misti.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Unionville Rotary is having trivia night – Sat 14MAR 4150 per team. If you are interested in more information contact Terri Jones. You may also contact Ray Klinginsmith - he is trying to get a Kirksville Rotary team together.

Ray K. distinguished service award nominations are due soon. Jim Bergman is our club representative. Get nominations to him. Award recognition will be at the noon club meeting April 8th.

Below is the list of greeters and for through JUNE 2020.

DATE	GREETER	GREETER	PRAYER

05MAR	Jeff Arp	Terri Jones	Andrea O’Brien
12MAR	Martin Stitzer	Linda Bowers	Jon Peck
19MAR	Elsie Gaber	Rick Steele	Wally Trosen
26MAR	Terry Combs	Courtney Bonnell	Zach Springer
02APR	Aaron Pearce	Andrea O’Brien	Martin Stitzer
09APR	Christine Steele	Troy Pinkerton	Linda Bowers
16APR	Joe Novinger	Wayne Blackman	Jim Bergman
23APR	Doug Nichting	Marilyn Romine	Chanda Case
30APR	Wally Trosen	Linette Page	Jaren Hafen
07MAY	Karla Dwyer	Zach Springer	Terry Combs
14MAY	Janet Gremaud	Joe Schwend	Linda Bowers
21MAY	Steve Petersen	Doug Nichting	Andrea O’Brien
28MAY	Chanda Case	Jaren Hafen	Rick Steele
04JUN	Sandra Williams	Matt Wilson	Marilyn Romine
11JUN	Jeff Arp	Terri Jones	Jim Bergman
18JUN	Martin Stitzer	Linda Bowers	Joe Schwend
25JUN	Elsie Gaber	Rick Steele	Jon Peck

Blessing Bowl: Steve P. said he is not a baseball fan, but toured Wrigley Field last weekend during a trip to Chicago.

Misti Hoolenbeck-Harris, Bob Collenge, and Tate Wilson.

February 29th: Boy Scout Troop 404 pancake breakfast at First United Methodist. See Christine for

tickets.

March 5th: Regular Club meeting.

March 12th: Regular Club meeting.

March 19th: Regular Club meeting.

March 22nd: Play for Polio event at the Bonnell residence. 4-6PM. Family friendly event, Everyone

bring an appetizer or soup to share.

March 24-26th: District Conference at Margaritaville. We would like to get a golf team together for the

tournament on Friday - let Jim Bergman know if you are interested.

March 27th-28th: PETS training.

April 1st-29th: GSE team will be in our district. We are looking for host families.

APRIL 18th, 2020 - REVERSE RAFFLE!

April 20th and 27th: RLI Part III in Kirksville 5:30-8:30PM at CVA.

April 24th-26th: District Conference.

June 30-July 2nd: Burgundy Brigade Reunion. Details about this event will be forthcoming.

DAFFY DOLLARS:

Michelle W. said she is happy to be here, and in Kirksville, because she has been doing lots of travel lately. Her daughter also turned 14 last week. Chanda C. said her daughter turned 14 recently, as well. Matt W. was happy to have Tate with us this morning, and is grateful four our country and community. Dawood A. said he is happy for warmer weather. Elsie G. put in for Tate. Wayne B. put in for warmer weather. Sandra W. put in for the program. Bob C. said he had a good trip visiting kids in STL. Terry J. put in for the Reverse Raffle. Steve P. put in for our guests. Marilyn R. put in for the Rotary birthday party last week. Sue S. put in for guests and nicer weather. Joe S. also put in for nicer weather. Wally T. put in for Misti, and for Matt Wilson. Jon P. said his son is getting closer to getting his schooling completed as a pilot. Christine S. put in for our grant program. Shirley B. said Pat and her had a great trip to TX over the last couple weeks. Terry C. put in for the program and is happy to see so many club members this morning. Rick S. put in for the program. Linda B. said this is her third week in a row at the meeting. Jim B. put in for Misti being here.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS:

Mar 05th: Teresa Ross; Food Bank

Mar 12th: Steele Magnolias Cast (tentative)

Mar 26th: Kevin Martin: Juvenile Justice Center

Apr 16th: Renaissance Breakfast

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