ACTION
-- Advisory Council To Improve Our Neighborhood
Mission: ACTION’s
mission is to provide Kendrick-Juliaetta and the Seven Ridges youth and
families with positive developmental opportunities.
History:
ACTION is a Kendrick-Juliaetta and the 7 Ridges community task force
organized in December 2005 as a part of the Latah County Youth Advocacy
Council (LCYAC) organization. Our March 2006 community forum expressed that
there is a need to increase positive family and youth activities in our
area. ACTION’s diverse membership allows us to accomplish this by forming
community partnerships. Funding is acquired by LCYAC contributions and
grants.
Meeting Details:
4:00 p.m. in the Kendrick High
School’s Cafeteria or Library the 3rd Monday of the month.
Membership
Requirements: All high school
youth and adults with a focus to increase positive family and youth
activities in Kendrick and Juliaetta and the 7 Ridges area are welcome to
join.
Election of
Officers: Annually in September.
Major
Accomplishments:
v
Grants were written and
received to support the Juliaetta After School Program.
v
Family Activities were
provided at Juliaetta’s and Kendrick’s annual festivals.
v
Anti-substance abuse and
motivational speakers provided student and community programs.
v
A partnership with the
K-JCDA made this Organizational Contact listing a reality.
Needs:
Increase in membership and organizations
co-sponsoring events.
Publications:
LCYAC publishes a quarterly
newsletter distributed via e-mail and hard copy throughout Latah County. See LCYAC for publication
details.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Meeting Details:
Tuesday and Friday 8:00 p.m. to
9:00 p.m.
Big Bear Ridge Community Hall
Mission:
Big Bear Ridge Community Hall’s mission
is to provide a building for Big Bear Ridge members to use as needed.
History:
Pioneers of Big Bear Ridge donated the
land and Big Bear Ridge Community Hall was built about 1945. Monthly hall
functions at one time included club meetings, potlucks, baby or wedding
showers and quilting parties. The interior of the hall remains rustic as it
was built.
Membership
Requirements: A resident of Big
Bear Ridge is the only requirement. Members’ ages range from 8 years to 80
years old.
Election of
Officers: Annually in September.
Major
Accomplishments:
v
Having a building where
neighbors can meet and socialize.
v
An annual Christmas Dinner
Social is provided.
v
Building space is
available for funeral dinners.
Future Goals:
Maintain members, upkeep of the
building, provide space for community activities.
Boy
Scouts of America
Mission:
The Boy Scouts of America mission is to
help boys “do their best” in all aspects of life.
History:
Baden-Powell founded the Boy Scouts organization on twelve principles. They
are character development, spiritual growth, friendly service, fun and
adventure, respectful relationship, personal achievement, good citizenship,
sportsmanship and fitness, family understanding and preparation for life.
Meeting Details:
Rotates due to the Cub Masters
schedule.
Membership
Requirements: Complete an
application and pay the registration fee. Members range from 1st grade
through 4th grade.
Accomplishments:
v
Popcorn Sales.
v
Rain Gutter Regatta.
v
Blue and Gold Banquet.
Future Goals:
To continue scouting and family
involvement.
Circle of Plants
History:
Circle of Plants was started in the fall
of 2005 following a Master Gardener Class where we were introduced to the
4-H coordinator and & Jr. Master Gardener curriculum. Chad Henson and
Shelley Heimgartner held classes once a week with 8 -10 students attending.
We had many successes the first year and completed ¾ of the manual.
Meeting Details:
Meetings have not recently
occurred because of Chad’s work demands.
Membership
Requirements: Any interested 4th
– 6th grade student.
Election of
Officers: Annually in September.
Accomplishments:
v
We had a great learning
experience with our community garden.
v
The salsa we made and sold
at the Juliaetta Elementary School was very popular.
Goals:
Find a couple dedicated volunteers to
organize and teach the classes and help with a community garden.
Needs:
Adults that are dedicated, communicate well,
and enjoy 4 – 6th grade students to continue this opportunity. The youth
love to learn about gardening and we had a lot of fun working in the garden
together.
City of
Kendrick
Meeting Details:
Meet at the Kendrick City Hall
the 2nd and 4th Monday at 7:00 P.M. For an item to be included on the
agenda, contact the City Hall one week prior to the meeting.
Come 4 Fun After School
Mentoring Program
Mission:
The Come 4 Fun After School Program’s
mission is to proclaim God’s love in Jesus Christ and serve our community
and world. Additionally this program is to provide help to at risk children
in homework and academic skills.
History:
The Come 4 Fun after school mentoring
program began in 2002 with a board consisting of Dave Jones as treasurer,
Patti Silflow as Secretary and Don Dennler as the President. Hermie Meyer
organized this program as an outreach for the local churches to provide
homework and academic skill’s help to at risk elementary school students.
Teachers from grades 1 – 6 recommended participants. The program is offered
every Thursday from 3:00 P.M. – 5:30 P.M. High School students volunteered
to be mentors to help the children with their homework. For the three
years, Jan Patterson and Lori Glenn were the head teachers for the program.
In 2004,
upon their resignation Lauralee Kunder volunteered to be the coordinator
with Dave Jones as supporter. Jean Clemenhagen took over the duty of
organizing snacks from Pat Holt. The youth met from 3 P.M. – 5 P.M.
For the past two years, Polly Taylor-Dennler has provided gardening and
community service opportunities for the participating youth.
Publications:
Weekly Bulletins and a monthly newsletter are distributed with no fee
charged to include information of public interest. Submit material for
bulletin between Wednesday and Friday and for the Newsletter prior to the
25th of month, to the Pastor at the church office.
Needs:
Adult and high school youth to volunteer,
mentor, and provide enrichment programs.
Community Park Improvement Committee
Mission:
The Community Park Improvement
Committee’s mission is to assist the Juliaetta-Kendrick cities and rural
area in providing safe parks and play equipment for our community.
Meeting Details:
Meet as needed.
Membership
requirements: Anyone who supports
our mission is welcome.
Election of
Officers: Annually in October.
Friends of the Juliaetta Community Library
Mission:
The Friends of the Juliaetta Community
Library’s mission is to build a partnership between the library and the
community and to advocate for quality library service for all of the people
served by the Juliaetta Community Library.
History:
The Friends organization formally
organized in 2003 to rejuvenate the library.
Meeting Details:
The Friends meet every 3rd
Tuesday of the month at 11:30 A.M. at the Juliaetta Community Library.
Membership
requirements: Each member
supports our mission. Members range from 30 years to 75 years old.
Election of
Officers: Annually in March.
Accomplishments:
v
2004 - 2006 approximately
$10,000 was raised to provide an interior and exterior building update.
v
Making the space safe,
energy efficient and more esthetically comfortable has increased the
library’s use.
v
Multiple community
partnerships increase what our library provides to our community.
Goals:
To enhance our community’s knowledge of what
our library and the Latah County Library District provide. Through local
partnerships increase the number of adults and children’s programs, and fund
our Summer Reading Program.
Needs:
Volunteer help with the following:
organizing & participating in fundraisers and building needs, the Summer
Reading Program, book shelving, communicating what our library provides and
establishing partnerships with other local organizations to keep our local
youth appropriately involved.
Girl
Scouts of America
Mission:
The Girl Scouts of America’s mission is
to provide a place for girls to grow strong. We build courage, confidence,
and character by having fun and working on projects with friends.
History:
Juliette Gordon Low founded the Girl
Scouts in 1912. She wanted an organization for girls to learn. They
learned about doing good deeds. Juliette Gordon-Low was a leader for the
first Girl Scout troop.
Meeting Details:
Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. after whole school days at the school (205 1st Ave)
in
Juliaetta.
Membership
requirements: An application is
necessary and there is a $10.00 registration fee. There are scholarships
available to cover the fee if that is a need. The ages of members are
kindergarten age through high school.
Accomplishments:
v
Annual Cookie Sales:
Pre-orders are due in February and booth sales are in April.
v
Provided a Flag Ceremony
at the 2007 J-K Jr. Miss Program and other programs as requested
v
Participated in the 2006
Locust Blossom Festival Parade.
Goals:
To help the girl branch out and assist in
community events.
Needs:
Adults volunteers to help with meetings and activities are needed.
Golden Sunset Services
Mission:
Golden Sunset Service’s mission is to
provide programs and a place to get together with friends.
History:
In the early 1970’s the group bought the
building that was a welding shop and made it into a meeting place.
Hill and Valley Garden Club
Mission:
Hill and Valley Garden Club’s mission is
to further the interest in gardening.
History:
We organized in 1964 and currently have 40 members. We maintain our own
clubrooms, support local community projects and meet Idaho and National
objectives.
Meeting
date/time/location: During the
months of September through May we meet the 4th Wednesday at 1:30 P.M.
Membership
requirements: To have an
interest in gardening. Member’s ages range up to 95 years old.
Election of
Officers: Annually in April.
JCIA --
Juliaetta Community Improvement Association
Mission:
The Juliaetta Community Improvement Association’s mission is to establish a
community center for all of the community to use.
Meeting Date:
First Saturday of the month at Juliaetta's OLD fire hall (located next
to the Juliaetta City Hall entrance).
History:
The organization started in 2000 by a
group to help bring the town together.
Membership
Requirements: To live in
Juliaetta area with a phone prefix of 276—really most anyone interested.
The ages of the members are 40 to 75 years old.
Election of
Officers: Annually in January.
Accomplishments:
v
Sponsor the annual Classic
Car Show & Blackberry Festival on the second Saturday in September.
Goals:
Community Center, Improvement Projects.
Juliaetta Elementary School
Needs:
Classroom volunteers.
Publications:
There is a school newsletter to
which the principal and each teacher contribute information. If you are
interested in being included on the e-mail list to receive this publication,
contact the principal.
Juliaetta Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization
Meeting Details:
2nd Tuesday of each month in the
Juliaetta Elementary School cafeteria.
Membership
Requirements: Parents,
guardians, grandparents, and siblings of children attending Juliaetta
Elementary School and its faculty. The age ranges of members are 20 years
old and older.
Election of
Officers: Annually in September.
Accomplishments:
v
Class Contest to gather
Campbell’s Soup and Box Top Labels to purchase school needs.
v
Host last day of school
lunch and activities.
v
Help with annual book
fair.
v
Helped fund new playground
school equipment in 2005.
Goals:
There are efforts to increase the safety for
youth crossing Highway 3 to and from school, to raise funds to purchase a
letter machine for the faculty, enhance the school’s entrance sign and
provide benches and picnic tables in a section of the playground.
Needs:
Input on what needs this school has as well
as be informed on how the school can partner with the community.
Juliaetta Television Association
History:
This is a nonprofit reflecting TV
channels 2, 4, 6, 3 12, and Fox 28 into the town of Juliaetta Idaho
from a site on the hill above town. There stations are received on channels
7, 9, 11, 41, 43 and 48.
Membership
Requirements: A $3.00 a month
donation is accepted from viewers.
Juliaetta Volunteer Fire Department
Meeting Details:
1st and 3rd Wednesdays are drill
and the last Wednesday is a business meeting at the First Bank of Pizza all
at 7:00 P.M.
Membership:
Participants are 18 years and older.
Election of
Officers: Annually in December.
Accomplishments:
v
A new Juliaetta Fire
Station was built.
v
A newer Fire Engine was
acquired.
v
Established mutual aid
with Kendrick Fire Department.
Needs:
More volunteers.
J-K Ambulance
2007 - 2008 Elected
Officers:
President: Becky Chase
Vice President: Perry Shove
Secretary: Tina Carlstrom
Training Officer: Pat Rush
Supply Officer: Ron Jones
Maintenance Officer: Gail Larson
Board: Fay Liedkie, Pat Rush, Kim Cannon
Needs: We are looking for volunteers
to take a course to become an EMT and volunteer Ambulance drivers.
J-K Good Samaritan Food Bank
Hours of Operation:
Friday 1 P.M. – 3 P.M. Contact
the listed person for details on donating food.
Needs:
The Food Bank operates using volunteers.
Volunteers are needed as well as food donations.
J-K
Recreation District
History:
The J-K Recreation District was formed
in 1978 by a determining vote of the residents within the proposed taxing
district. Funds were specially needed then to renovate the Kendrick War
Memorial Swimming Pool and to design and construct the Juliaetta Centennial
Park. The Board works closely with both the City of Kendrick and the City
of Juliaetta and other local groups and associations to meet recreational
needs in the district.
Accomplishments:
v
Involvement with the paved
Ed Corkill Memorial Trail walking and bike path.
v
Providing requested funds
to community groups and our schools for recreational needs.
v
Establish and maintain a
significant facility reserve fund, as permitted by statute, to achieve
large community recreational projects.
J.K.
Senior Meals
Mission:
To provide a time for interaction and
meals to seniors and others of every age at the Kendrick Senior Center Building (104 S.
6th Street). Meals are delivered to qualified homebound individuals
for those who quality with the Area Agency on Aging. We are also
dedicated to the betterment of our community by offering entertainment,
lectures and health services.
Meeting Details:
A noon meal is served every
Wednesday and Friday.
Membership
Requirement: No membership
requirements. The ages of people who enjoy the meals are currently 55 to 90
years old.
Needs: We
have an ongoing need to do fund raising. That provides us a chance to
interact with the communities and organizations in our area.
J-K
Watercolorists
Mission:
The J-K Watercolorists are an informal
group of amateur artists who encourage each other as they explore a variety
of watercolor painting techniques.
History:
In November 2003,
the Kendrick-Juliaetta Arts Committee brought watercolor artist, Helen
Grainger Wilson to Juliaetta to provide a series of watercolor instructional
classes. Because some of the class participants wanted to continue meeting
this informal group was formed.
Meeting Details:
First Saturday each month from Noon to 3 P.M. in the Johnson
Manor Apartments Commons area located in Juliaetta.
Membership Requirements:
Participants must have their
own supplies and have an interest in painting. Participants are 35 – 75
years old.
Accomplishments:
v
Provide an
Art Show and Sale
at Kendrick’s and Juliaetta’s annual festivals.
v
Provide a
Christmas Art Show at Kendrick’s Wells Fargo Bank.
v
Participate
in individuals showings in Moscow.
Goals:
We inspire each
other and enjoy the company of fellow artists.
Kendrick Booster Club
Mission:
The Kendrick High School Booster Club helps
the kids and the school. As a fundraiser for the high school groups and
classes, we pay them to work the concession stand.
Meeting Details:
We meet the first Sunday of each month at
5 p.m. in the Kendrick High
School cafeteria.
Member Requirements:
We welcome anyone who would like to have
input and become a Booster.
Accomplishments:
v
We fund youth activities such
as the 7th through 12th grades, BPA, Knowledge Bowl, Advanced Biology, FFA,
Student Body, art drama, music, and all sports as needed.
v
Provide sports banquets to
honor the athletes and cheerleaders of Kendrick High School.
v
Through 50/50 ticket sales at
the games, money is raised for scholarship use. In 2006, four $100.00
scholarships were awarded.
Needs:
Volunteers at the athletic events to sell
tickets are needed.
Kendrick Campers Karaven
Mission:
Kendrick Campers Karaven’s mission is to
provide a good clean camping experience and wholesome fellowship without
alcohol.
History:
We organized in May 1966 with 8 couples
with 3 charter members still living.
Meeting Details:
4th Monday of each month at 6:00
P.M. at the Kendrick Senior Center.
Camping Details:
We usually camp twice a month
April through September within a 75-mile radius of Kendrick-Juliaetta in a
variety of locations. Folks arrive, as they are able from Wednesday until
departure on Sunday morning. The only organized activity is a Saturday
noon potluck. Visiting around the
campfire is enjoyed. Additional activities may include playing cards, 4
wheeling, reading, sewing, fruit picking, fishing, bird and animal watching.
Membership
Requirements: A desire to go
camping, enjoy nature, and relax. The age of the group is 60 years and
older. Motor homes, trailers, truck campers, and tents are welcome. Annual
dues are $5.00 per person. The annual year is from January 1 through
December 31.
Election of
Officers: Annually in November.
Accomplishments:
v
Leave a clean campground.
v
Provide wholesome
fellowship with “No Alcohol”.
Goals:
To help others enjoy good
camping.
Kendrick Grange
Mission:
The Kendrick Grange’s mission is to
provide informative programs for the community such as “Meet the Sheriff”
and “Meet the Candidates” who are running on election ballots.
History:
The Kendrick Grange was organized in
June 1941 and is a member of the National Grange.
Accomplishments:
Offering a once a month Flea Market
Kendrick Jr. Sr. High School
Needs:
Volunteers for tutoring and mentoring.
Publication:
A Newsletter is printed monthly (except
in June and July) that goes out to approximately 180 parents in the school.
No fee is charged to contribute news; however, the submitted material needs
to be approved by the Principal. The submission deadline is the last Monday
of each month to the Principal.
Kendrick
Lions Club
Mission:
The Kendrick Lions Club mission is L
(Liberty) I (Intelligence) O (Our) N (Nations) S (Safety)
History:
This club was chartered in 1953.
Meeting Details:
2nd & 4th Wednesday at 7:30 P.M.
with dinner at 7:00 P.M. at the
Kendrick Fire Hall. All residents of Kendrick-Juliaetta area are welcome.
The current age of members is 50 years and older.
Election of
Officers: Annually in April.
Accomplishments:
v
Sponsor of the annual
Kendrick Locust Blossom Festival.
v
Furnish the community
calendar.
v
Annually furnish youth
scholarships and purchase eyeglasses for those in need.
v
Display the many different
banners and flags on Main Street.
Goals:
Continue to promote and sponsor activities
that help to keep our communities vibrant and spirited.
Needs:
We are always looking for new members.
Publications:
International Lions provides many
sight and hearing publications to its members.
Kendrick Volunteer Fire Department
Meeting Details:
The 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at
6:30 P.M. at the Kendrick Fire Hall. Members are 16 years old and older.
Accomplishments:
v
In 2005 an additional
structure fire truck was acquired.
v
In the last 7 years, the
Kendrick Fire Department applied for and received $80,000 in grants and
awards for equipment and supplies.
Goals:
To recruit and retain more volunteers.
Needs:
We need volunteers willing to train and
participate.
Kendrick-Juliaetta Arts Commission
Mission:
The Kendrick-Juliaetta Arts Commission’s
mission is to strengthen the sense of community
through promotion and enhancement of the arts in the Kendrick and Juliaetta
area.
History: In 1990,
the Kendrick-Juliaetta Arts Committee was established as a subcommittee of
the Kendrick-Juliaetta Community Development Association. We are a
volunteer, non-profit organization who feel strongly that the arts in their
various forms and functions are a vital part of building a better
community. At the September 24, 2007, the membership voted to change our
name to the Kendrick-Juliaetta Arts Commission.
Meeting Details:
3:30 P.M. the fourth Monday of the month at the Kendrick High School Art
Room with a summer meeting break. During our business meeting, a light meal
is available and then "fun time" is provided as a social time to be
individually creative. The upcoming year’s projects are determined at the
October meeting.
Membership Requirements:
High School youth and older
individuals are members with no membership fee charged.
Election of Officers:
Annually in September.
Accomplishments:
v
Provide and
maintain the kjarts.info web site promoting the arts and artists of our
community.
v
Create
numerous murals throughout both communities.
v
Provide the
historical community and railroad informational signage as well as
enhance the existing railroad signage along the Ed Corkill Memorial
Trail between and through both cities.
v
Sponsor art
shows and sales at both cities festivals and at Christmas time.
Goals: To recruit
new members of all ages and partner with organizations to provide for the
artistic needs of our community.
Needs: Members
with energy and time to commit to the advancement of the arts and
organizations to partner with to provide for the artistic needs of the
community.
Publications: A
community web site is available at no charge for posting of art and youth
related activities. Provide pertinent material to the kjarts.info web
master in a format that can be cut and pasted directly to the site. The web
master and space are the determining publishing factors.
K-J
Baseball Association
Mission:
The K-J Baseball Association’s mission
is to promote and support amateur baseball and softball in the communities
of Kendrick, Juliaetta and the surrounding areas with the boundaries of the
Kendrick Joint School District t #283.
History:
The K-J Baseball Association began in
the summer of 2001 with Mike Quigley president, Doug Silflow Vice President,
and Dave Jones Secretary/Treasure. Current summer programs include Babe
Ruth, Cal Ripkin, T-ball, Pitching Machine and softball teams. In 2001, we
sold 19 advertising signs to be installed on the outfield fence of the high
school baseball field. We currently have 35 signs installed, each binging
in $200.00 per year.
Meeting Details:
When schedules permit, we meet
the first Monday of each month at the Kendrick High School or the Juliaetta
City park pavilion at 7:00 P.M.
Membership
Requirements: Interest in
supporting the youth of our area in order for them to participate in
baseball or softball. Members ages ranges from 20 to 70 years old.
Election of
Officers: Annually at the
February meeting.
Accomplishments:
v
Provide $9,000 per year to
finance the summer baseball and softball program.
v
Provide $800 per summer
for registration scholarships for needy youth.
v
Improved the high school
baseball field by: installing protective yellow poly-cap around the top
of the outfield fences; installing bat and helmet cubicles, coat hooks,
and shelves in each dugout; painting and trimming the dugouts and
concession stand; and painting the Juliaetta Park Pavilion.
v
Provided all the
financing, and facilitated the contraction of the little league/softball
field along with the dugouts, poly-cap, and fencing.
Goals:
Continuing to support of the existing
baseball and softball programs by involving more youth and organizations in
our program. Additional needs are to construct a batting cage and storage
shed for the little league/softball field, and install lights on both
fields.
Needs:
Concession stand, and capable assistant
coach volunteers and Money!
Latah County Sheriff's Department
Mission:
The Latah County Sheriff’s office
mission is to provide our citizens and guests a safe environment in which to
live and visit, and to help create a climate that enhances growth and
economic development. Using the resources made available to us, we will
provide Latah County with the most professional, capable,
and responsive law enforcement, corrections, and communications services
possible. We will prove a visible presence in our communities, take
decisive actions against the production, sale, and usage of illegal drugs,
and hold violators of the law accountable.
Membership:
The sheriff is elected every 4 years on
even years.
Accomplishments:
v
We now have Emergency
Medical Dispatch (EMD) capabilities.
v
The radio system is nearly
completed for interoperability.
v
Our Communications Center
is in the process of being upgraded with a new digital phone system.
Goals:
We are working together with Moscow Police
Department on a joint facilities project. It is our hope to have a modern
and efficient new facility completed in the next 3 to 4 years.
Needs:
We are looking for volunteers from all the
communities in Latah County to become members of the Joint Facilities
steering committee.
Latah County Youth Advocacy Council
Mission: The
Latah County Youth Advocacy Council’s mission is to promote and
facilitate positive youth development opportunities in Latah County by
working together to prevent substance abuse, delinquency and other self
defeating behaviors, strengthening families, encourage parental involvement
and involving youth in planning participating and evaluating.
History:
This diversely represented countywide
council with a focus on providing needs for our youth was created by Latah
County Commissioners in 2005. Since then have applied for and received a
Drug Free Communities support grant and hired a prevention coordinator,
established community task forces in Kendrick-Juliaetta, Troy, and Potlatch
and hosted numerous drug and alcohol prevention/education events throughout
Latah County.
Meeting Details:
The second Thursday in the months
of October, January, April, and July from 11 A.M. – 2 P.M. at the Idaho
Department of Health and Welfare conference room (1350 troy Highway) in
Moscow.
Membership:
Write a letter to Latah County
Commissioners requesting an appointment. The age range of our membership is
17 – 70 years old.
Election of
Officers: Annually in October.
Accomplishments:
v
Received the Drug Free
Communities Support Grant.
v
Two coalition members and
our coalition graduated from the Nation Coalition Academy.
v
The development of
community task forces in Kendrick-Juliaetta (ACTION), Troy (Youth in
Crisis) and Potlatch (Let’s Get It Started).
Goals:
To create a counter advertising campaign to
make youth and adults aware of our cultural social norms.
Needs:
Members and organizations to participate in
meetings, activites, and events.
Publications:
Traveling display board,
newsletter and a website. The website is a continual work in progress and
the newsletter is published bimonthly with a circulation of 250 Latah County
partners, individuals, schools and local businesses. There is no fee to
submit information related to our mission statement by the 20th of January,
March, May, July, September, and November to our prevention coordinator.
Potlatch Ridge Workers
Meeting Details:
2nd Saturday of each month at
9:00 A.M. for youth 7 through 18 years old.
Pug Marks CSI
is now accepting youth, adult and family
membership in Kendrick, Juliaetta, and the
surrounding 7 ridges. Pug Marks is an exciting new service
club looking for activities to provide youth
opportunities for service alongside adults from the
community.
Seven Ridges Historical Society
Meeting Details:
7 P.M. the fourth Thursday of each
month.
VFW -- Veterans of
Foreign Wars
Mission:
The Veterans of Foreign War’s mission is
to serve military veterans and families with veteran information.
History:
The VFW Post 3913 was started in 1944 by
mostly WWI veterans.
Meeting Details:
Meet the 2nd Thursday each month
at 7:00 P.M. at the VFW Post Building with a requirement of being a
veteran of a foreign war. Members range from 18 to 85 years old.
Officer Elections:
Annually in April.
Accomplishments:
v
Flag Raising and Memorial
Services each year at the Veterans Memorial.
v
Provide a meeting location
for the community--the Hall can be rented by contacting Hazel Candler at
289-4400.
Goal:
To keep the Post going with new members.
Weight
Watchers
Mission:
The Weight Watchers’ mission is to make
all members feel cared for, well informed and part of the group.
History:
Weight Watchers started in the 1960’s in
a woman’s home. She found that the group support and sensible eating habits
she and her friends developed provided for successful weight loss and weight
maintenance. The organization grew from there.
Meeting Details:
Thursdays at the Kendrick Fire
Hall. Weigh-in starts at 4:30 P.M. with the meeting at 5:00 P.M.
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