February 22, 2005 Program

Our guest speaker today was Sadie W. Holt, President of American Rosie the Riveter Association. In sharing with us about her organization, Ms. Holt's remarks included the following points:

  1. American Rosie the Riveter Association was organized in 1998 to serve three major purposes:
    1. To recognize and preserve the history and legacy of working women, including volunteers, during World War II.
    2. To promote cooperation and fellowship among such members and their descendants.
    3. To further the advancement of patriotic ideals, excellence in the work place, and loyalty to the United States of America.
  2. Eligibility for membership in the Association includes the following:
    1. Women whose work during the 1941-1945 period was considered to be important in the defense of America.
    2. Employment of any sort in an industry, business, or governmental agency that was directly related to the War effort.
    3. Employment, including self-employment, in a capacity usually held by a man, thus releasing the man for military duty.
    4. Participation on a sustained basis in one or more volunteer activities related to the War effort.
  3. Women who perform the work are known as Rosies, the female descendants are Redbuds, and the male auxiliary members are Rivets.
  4. The Association has produced two books, namely: "103 Rosie the Riveter Stories," and "Rosie the Riveter Celebration Cookbook."
  5. The Association, which is headquartered at FDR's Little White House in Warm Springs, Georgia, has as its top priority to establish a National Monument for Women in Washington, D.C.

Visitor

We were delighted to have visiting with us today Terrill, Chief Development Officer at the University of South Carolina (Dusty).

Future Speaker

March 1st   Clarence Harrison - DNA Frees Prisoner After 17 Years

Recognition

President Ray presented Past Governor Jim and Past President Lantz for Induction of Kiwanian Nina into Peachtree Atlanta Club.

Pin Violation

Our Compassionate Mel gave a heart thanks to Kit, Missy, and Jerry.

Kiwanis Education

Kiwanis was established to promote the objects and objectives of Kiwanis International, an organization devoted to the principle of service and to the advancement of individual, community, and national welfare, and to the strengthening of international goodwill.

President Ray's Quote

"The world always looks brighter from behind a smile."
-- Unknown

Announcements

  1. THE BOARD MEETS AT 7:30 A.M. ON FRIDAY, MARCH 4TH.
  2. President Ray, Ronni, George, and Sandy invite us to join them at the Mid Winter Conference on Saturday, March 5th, at Wesleyan College.
  3. Antje, Sherry, and Kathy invite us to attend the Rising Leaders program on March 8th as they tour the Federal Reserve Bank.
  4. 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.)
  5. Please put on your calendar the Division Rally scheduled for April 28th.


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