Kenneth Allen died unexpectedly Tuesday, June 21st. Kenneth became a good friend to all of his fellow Kiwanians, and he will be missed by all who knew him.

• Dr. Matt Massey and Mary Overton with Carolina Hand and Sports Medicine 

• Board meeting next week, June 28, after the meeting.
• Jensen will be attending the International Kiwanis Convention in Toronto June 22-28.  
• The North Buncombe Club needs volunteers to help with their July 4th race from 8am-12.  There will be a sign up sheet next week.

• Welcome back Fran!
• Congratulations to Fran's daughter who will graduate from the Police Academy!

• The graduation initiative – dropped dropout rate 57% in 7 years
• Headlock on Hunger – all food collected goes back to the schools
• They have given 40,000 meals to kids this summer so far
• Giving fans to those who need them.  Gave out 150 fans in 4 days
• Tools for schools- Filled up a 48 ft. tractor trailer with school supplies last year  and helped about 5500 kids before school started.  Continue giving out school supplies all year.
• They gave out 13,000 meals the day before Thanksgiving
• The St. Nicolas Project helped 4500 children last year.  Adults get to shop for children in the "store"
• Dental Sealant program at AB tech gives sealants to all 2nd graders in the city and county.  Last year they helped 800 children.  

• July 5-Mr. Drake Fowler, Chief Operations Officer of the NC Arboretum discussing programs and new attractions at the NC Arboretum.

• July 12-Mr. Ray Rapp, retired State Representative, with a presentation on the history of the Railroad in Western North Carolina.

• July 19-Mr. Tracey Elliott, Executive Director of the Asheville Humane Society

• July 26-Ms. Shelly Schenker, President of the Asheville River Arts District, will share a program on the development of the River Arts District, its attractions and opportunities for future growth