"Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work at hand. The sun's rays do not burn until brought to a focus."
~ Alexander Graham Bell

Other club updates include:

• Congratulations to the Chillwiack Chiefs on being RBC Champs!
  
• May 24 - Key Club Tea at Sardis Secondary
  
• Super Reader dates are out from Arley, non-stop from June 4 to June 20. Speak to Arley if you can help support
  
• June 8 - Trailer is out at Promontory, 5am till 8am
  
• July 1 - Canada Day, Pancake breakfast, trailer and a fabulously wonderful time!
  

Additionally, a very happy birthday to Vic and happy anniversary to the Janzens this week!
Till next week!

Michelle

Today was a bit of a treat for us, it was calm, quiet and a basic club meeting.
Just us, no guest speakers, no special visitors, just us fellow Kiwanians getting to enjoy a quiet morning together! I even got to enjoy a spot of breakfast this morning.
It was a great morning for all of us to just catch up and have a few great laughs!

Just a few things on the calendar to share:

• May 2 - Walk and Knock
  
• May 12 - Run for Mom, be there for 8am 
  
• May 15 - Students of the Month celebration, GW Graham and Mount Slesse
  
• May 22 - Students of the Month celebration, Sardis Sec and Vedder Middle
  
• May 24 - Key Club Celebration at Sardis Secondary at 3:30pm
  

Don't Forget Guys and Gals!
Welcome to our new digs!

After weeks of discussions and research...

The Sardis Kiwanis Club is excited to announce we have changed locations for breakfast. We are now meeting every Tuesday morning at 7am at the IHOP on 45466 Yale Road.

Here we go!
Election Day for our 2018/2019 Board of Directors! 
Our Club is so active and so busy in our community our Board of Directors help maintain excitement and a vision for the upcoming year. Our Board members work tirelessly to ensure everything works well and communicates openly to make sure all details are taken care of. 

To Al P and Bill W. thank you for your time and dedication to making our club the best ever. 
As per the election today, here is your 2018/19 Board of Directors. 
President
Michelle S. 
Vice President
Kiefer M. 
2nd Vice President
Peter B. 
Secretary
Courtney B. 
Treasurer
Ken S.
1 Year Directors
Barry D. 
Sheila S. 
Doug H. 
2 Year Directors 
Pat M. 
Doug M. 
Gilllian H. 
Immediate Past President
Dennis S. 

Thank you to all the candidates and we all look forward to working together throughout the 2018/19 Kiwanis year! 

In other Kiwanis updates and news: 

• Congratulations to Vic M celebrating 50 years of married bliss this week! 
• Happy Birthday to friend of Kiwanis Mary L too this week! 

Key Club has started making Comfort Dolls, which is awesome! Gillian presented a thank you card and blanket for our support of the Elevate Volleyball team. And we are a go for Operation Red Nose this winter season so watch for emails and request for support. 

• May 1 - Board Meeting at the Chilliwack Library 
• May 2 - Walk and Knock, 5:15 at Vedder Middle 
• May 2 - McDonalds Day 
• May 12 - Run for Mom 
• May 12 - Chilliwack Birthday Party 
• May 24 - Key Club Tea at 3:30 in the Pit 

Thank you for making today, and every day awesome team! See you next week! 

Michelle 

Peter B was at the helm today, I just needed to not be at the front of the room. Thank you everyone for your strength and encouragement. We are taking it one day at a time.
We had a whole assortment of guests and speakers as we welcomed the Chilliwack Club-Welcome Ken, Delphine, Bob and Chris to our new location and the team from Chilliwack Community Services- Diane, Shirley and Julie.

As for club updates, do not forget:

• May 1 - Club Elections for the new Board for the 2018/ 2019 year 
  
• May 1 - Board Meeting at the Chilliwack Public Library
  
• May 2 - Knock and Walk - Pete S for all the details
  
• May 2 - McDonalds Day
  
• May 12 - Run for Mom
  
• May 12 - Chilliwack Kiwanis Birthday Dinner @ the Capital 5:30 doors open, Dinner at 6pm, $26pp
  
• May 24 - Key Club Tea at Sardis Secondary in the Pit at 3:30.
  
• Thank you to all those involved with scholarships, your dedication is appreciated.
  
• Thank you to all those who keep Super Reader running smoothly at all our schools.
  
• Thank you to all those who attended the Bahath fundraiser.
  

For the good of Kiwanis, we celebrated with Happy Bucks and a few good laughs, keep being amazing everyone, see you next week,

Michelle

So much is on the go right now!
I hope everyone gets the chance to slow down and enjoy the days.
Some club updates include:

• Soup Kitchen happened this last weekend, 101 service hours provided with 137 clients fed.
• Do not forget we have the Bahath fundraiser tonight. I look forward to seeing everyone there.
• May 24 at 3:30 we have the Key Club Tea in the Pit at Sardis Secondary.
• Knock and Walk - Pete S has all the details and sign-up
• Run for Mom - Pete S has all the details and sign-up
• Thank you to all that attended the SIGN dinner fundraiser in Abbotsford, you helped raise over $5000 and Jack was in attendance.
  

As guests today we had the Chilliwack Sea Cadets. They presented their program to us, and talked about how critical it is that organizations and institutions change to evolve with the current times. The Sea Cadets promote active service, commitment and loyalty. The Sea Cadets are also actively fundraising to help build up their reserves to continue to provide on water training opportunities and certifications. If you are interested in attending their fundraiser on May 26 at 11:30 at the Chilliwack Landing Centre.
We finished with a fantastic round of Happy Bucks.
For the good of Kiwanis, make it a great week.

Michelle