Frank Catroppa, a 27 year veteran employee with the National Park Service of the U.S. Department of Interior and Superintendent of the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site, shared with us many interesting facts about this most important memorial for America's most revered Civil Rights leader. Included among the information presented were the following: (1) The King Site, located on Auburn Avenue in downtown Atlanta, is one of the 400 national sites operated by the National Park Service. (2) With parking lot included, the King Site occupies an area of 30 acres. (3) The Site is toured annually by more than 600,000 visitors, many of whom come from France, Germany, and Japan. (4) Tours at the Site are conducted hourly from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year Day. (5) Some of the things to be seen during a tour are exhibits of the Civil Rights struggle, Dr. King's gravesite, Freedom Hall which includes Dr. King's Nobel Peace Prize, Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, Fire Station No. 6, Dr. King's Birth Home, and a restored neighborhood. (6) During the first Saturday of each month, a gospel concert is held in Historic Ebenezer Church. (7) The King's Site will be observing its 20th Anniversary during August 2000, featuring former President Jimmy Carter as guest speaker. Mr. Catroppa encouraged us to visit the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site and become a volunteer with its numerous activities and programs.
We were happy again to extend welcome to new member Al Levine (Fred).
President Yvonne gave recognition to program sponsors Bodimer (July), Lantz Balthazar (August), Bob Baker (September), and Brooks Baker (October). Thanks were expressed to Kathy Solley for an excellent job performed with the Rising Leaders program which will be carried on next year by Sandy Hoke and Sherry Neal.
Collecting from every member in two consecutive meetings excited Old Pitchfork Mel to a new level of ecstasy.
"There is nothing more uncommon than common sense."
-- Frank Lloyd Wright
The Ruby K pin and the Ring of Honor recognize Kiwanians for contributing to their club's growth. The difference between the two is that the Ruby K pin is awarded to individuals who recruit at least five members into their own or another club within a two-year period whereas the Ring of Honor recognizes individuals who sponsor a new member by working with the person to become an informed, involved, and active Kiwanian.
Joshua Smith, a Republican entrepreneur, will be guest speaker on August 1st.
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