June 21, 2005 Program

Our speaker today was Chris Adams, Director of the Georgia Capital Defense Program and the son of a Kiwanian who was a member of the Carrollton Club. In sharing with us about the Capital Defense Program, Attorney Adam's remarks included the following points:

1. The Capital Defense Program exists to provide adequate legal counsel for an indigent criminal who has committed a capital offense. Even though the law was made in 2003, it was not funded until 2004. The current budget for the program is $7 million plus.
2. There are 112 persons, one of which is a female, who are on death row, the largest in the United States.
3. A prisoner sentenced to life is imprisonment is cheaper maintained ($78,000 annually) than is one who is given the death penalty which can linger on and on for several years during the appeal process.

Visitor

We were delighted to have present with us today new member Ed Brown and Robert Omahadra (Georgia).

Future Speaker

Recognition

President Ray recognized Ronni who reminded us of the Annual Picnic at the Lake Hartwell home of Mr. & Mrs. Kerscheval, beginning at 12:00 noon on Saturday, June 25. Membership Chairperson Sherry said that she is still counting on us to invite prospective members to our meetings. President Ray called our attention to the recent passing of our Past President, Frank L. Rozelle, Jr., and Buckhead Club Secretary, Earl Williams, who had a 55-year perfect attendance. May their souls rest in peace and their families be comforted.

Pin Violation

Our Compassionate Mel, along with the rest of us, was shocked by the speechlessness of Bill and George.

Kiwanis Education

A report in the July 2005, The Georgia Kiwanian (page 7), notes the following: "Atlanta Capitol Club of Peachtree Kiwanis Club's President Raymond A. Nixon, Jr., presents a Kiwanis International 'Reading Rug' to International Community School Principal William M. Moon."

President Ray's Quote

"The Superior Man … stands erect by bending above the fallen. He rises by lifting others."
-- Robert Green Ingersoll

Announcements

1. Our Annual Summer Picnic will take place on June 25 at Lake Hartwell with Mr. & Mrs. Tim Kercheval.
2. The 90th Annual Kiwanis International Convention will be held in Honolulu, Hawaii during July 2-6, 2005.
3. The Georgia District Convention is scheduled for Athens during August 5-7, 2005.
4. Dusty and George say now is the time to join the Annual Kiwanis Travel to China and enjoy Beijing, the Great Wall/Ming Tombs, the Yangtze River Cruise, Shanghai, and Suzhou during October 17-30, 2005.

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