February 8, 2005 Program

Our guest speaker today was Steven W. Mataro, President & CEO of America's Siding Company, Inc. and America's Supply Company, Inc. and Founder of Servant Builders. In sharing with us about the program of Servant Builders, Mr. Mataro noted the following points:

  1. Servant Builders is located on a 70 acre farm in Toccoa, Georgia and was founded 17 years ago to help young men rebuild their lives.
  2. The young men, high school age and older, are in trouble with the law, in school, or at home and are sent to Servant Builders by parents, schools and judges.
  3. The young men are provided housing, meals, and other necessities while a comprehensive 24-month program is being completed.
  4. The young men learn a new way of life away from the world of drugs and crime. They are taught a trade and other life skills that will enable them to be self-sufficient by the end of the program.
  5. Tax-deductible contributions are solicited for Servant Builders as it seeks to expand its facilities at the Toccoa farm.

Future Speaker

February 15th   Randy Dean - Esperanto

Recognition

President Ray recognized Past President Lantz who shared with us about the Chartering of Circle K Club at Morehouse College on February 2nd. There were 45 persons present who included Lt. Gov. Dave Kelly and nine other Kiwanians. Interclub Chairman Sandy was highly elated over the brownie points earned at this celebration.

Pin Violation

Even during his absence, Our Compassionate Mel can appreciate honest Missy.

Kiwanis Education

Even though club membership can change something adopted by the Board of Directors, such interference is discouraged.

President Ray's Quote

"As the traveler who has once been from home is wiser than he who never left his own doorstep, so a knowledge of one other culture should sharpen our ability to scrutinize more steadily, to appreciate more lovingly, our own."

Announcements

  1. The Mid Winter Conference is set for Saturday, March 5th, at Wesleyan College in Macon.
  2. Our International President and his wife will honor the Georgia Key Club at its 60th Annual Convention at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 1st, at the Atlanta Marriott Gwinnett Place Hotel (1775 Pleasant Hill Road).


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