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May 23, 2026 Newsletter

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It Was the John & John Show…

At Wednesday’s meeting we were lucky to have the Kiwanis Pacific Northwest Governor, John Flaherty in attendance. He shared information about a new branch of the Kiwanis Family, called “Voices”. Kiwanis International is in the beginning stages of implementing this program. Voices targets people age 18-26. John urged us to share details about Voices with our graduating senior Key Clubbers. Key Club is the largest of the K-Family branches, but John stated that 70% of those who graduate don’t re-connect with the Kiwanis Family at any time later in life. Voices is meant to help change that statistic. In addition to his presentation, John had the honor of bestowing a “Legion of Honor” award to our own John Brookens, who has been an active member for 45 years! Whew! Imagine that! Congratulations, John Brookens on some well-deserved recognition!

At-A-Glance

The weather cooperated… no rain and just the right temperature! It is always a real pleasure to watch the families, small children and even dogs, have a wonderful time as they ride, skate, or perambulate down the middle of what would normally be a busily trafficked street. June 28th is the next Sunday Parkways event. Save the date on your calendars! Help our club do service AND raise funds for our projects.

There were more than 10,500 participants who came out to… Sunday

walk, bike, roll, play, and celebrate together on Sunday, May 17th

MORE Birthdays to Celebrate!

Beth Morehouse was also at the May 20th meeting… and it was her birthday that day!

Bob Bell has a birthday on May 26th. Bob was at Wednesday’s meeting, so he “got” to wear a birthday hat!

Be sure to wish Cody Climer a happy birthday… his special day is ALSO May 26th! (We missed him at the meeting.)

and the Gnome goes to…Judy Munger

Adopt-A-Road Project

• We had 3 Kiwanians, 5 Key Clubbers and 2 Builders Clubbers show up for the Adopt-A-Road project on Wednesday. It was a successful event, and we felt like we accomplished our goal!

Builders Club

Campus

Beautification

For their final project of the year, they potted plants for an atrium and trimmed rose bushes at a campus memorial site.

Upcoming Activities

• Don’t forget the Pride Parade and Festival in downtown Tigard TODAY

• Check out our table at the Tigard Farmers Market on Sunday, May 24th . We’ll be open from 9:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.

Board Meeting…

• The club Board will be meeting via Zoom on Wednesday evening, May 27th at 7:00 p.m.

Scholarship Recognition…

Thank you to John, Bob B., Frank and Bill for signing up to participate in the May 29th KDCCP Golf Tournament. We know you will have a great time… while supporting such a worthy cause! (We expect to hear some interesting tales from the day!)

• Our scholarship committee has been hard at work identifying students for recognition. Three scholarships will be given at the Sherwood High School Senior Awards Night on Monday, June 1st starting at 6:30 p.m.

Division Council Meeting…

• In person at Courtyard Village or via Zoom… on Monday, June 1st starting at 6:30 p.m.

The program for our club meeting on June 3rd will focus on the Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp.

Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp Workday…

• George, Sheila and Sue are traveling to Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp on Friday, June 5th for a workday. They will be leaving at 7:00 a.m. and returning around 5:00 p.m. It always feels good to help get the camp ready for the summer season!

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