HELP PROVIDE MEALS FOR RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE FAMILIES! This is a new-in-2023 event for Kiwanis of Redmond. January, February and March serving teams are set. Contact Lauren Olander for future months.

The Meals from the Heart Program relies on the dedication of hundreds of community members who donate, volunteer, and advocate to ensure that no family goes hungry while in the Bend Ronald McDonald House. By providing nutritious and comforting meals to families, families can focus on what matters most -- each other. You can make a difference today by signing up to feed families in your very own community! Here is a message from Lauren Olander, our very own Redmond Kiwanis member and Chief Development Officer for RMH!

"Our meal groups are typically scheduled from 4-7pm., serving dinner between 5:30 and 6 pm. You are welcome to use all or part of that time. We can have 3-5 people per group in our kitchen at a time. Volunteers pick a meal that they would like to prepare and bring the ingredients with them. One member of the group will want to call 1-2 days prior to the scheduled cook date to check occupancy so they know how many people to prepare their meal for. At the time they call, we are happy to check if we have any ingredients that are needed for the meal (we typically have some meat in the freezer, pantry staples, milk, eggs, canned broths, spices, etc…)

Please reach out to Lauren Olander, lauren.olander@rmhcoregon.org, and let her know what night you can sign up to cook and serve a meal. Our club has agreed to cook a meal the FOURTH MONDAY of every month in 2023 and we can’t do this without YOU!

TRINITY BIKES DONATES E-BIKE FOR KIWANIS RAFFLE: Eric Helie of Trinity Bikes has donated a Trek Verve+2 electric hybrid bicycle to Redmond Kiwanis as a fundraiser for youth projects. The bicycle is valued at $2,850. The Trek Verve has a reliable Bosch pedal-assist system, a road-smoothing suspension seat post, wide stable tires and front and rear lights. Buy tickets NOW and refer friends, family and neighbors! Tickets are $10 each and only 500 will be sold. Contact Joshua.Werner@edwardjones.com. Tickets are also available on our website.

KIWANIS FOOD PROJECT: In addition to our bi-monthly collection of food, Earl Fisher is urging members to bring a couple of cans, boxes or packages to each Kiwanis meeting each week.

Time to start collecting again. Next collection date is March 25 from 10-11 a.m. at Centennial Park. In addition to this collection date, you may bring a couple of cans, boxes or packages to each Kiwanis meeting each week.

URGENT: If you have not already reviewed the Kiwanis Youth Policies and Procedures material, here are the links. We need every member to do 2 things:

1. Read the "Kiwanis Youth Policies and Procedures" document Kiwanis Youth Policies and Procedures
2. Review the powerpoint slide deck or the webinar
• PowerPoint presentation PDF
• webinar “Get Trained! Youth Protection Policies and Practices Club Overview”

• NEXT KIWANIS SOCIAL EVENT! Thursday, February 2, 2023. Game night! Enjoy family friendly board/table games over drinks and dining at Initiative Brewing. Gather between 5 and 5:30; games begin at 5:30. Prospective Kiwanis members are also welcome. No worries -- if games are not your thing, there will be plenty of conversation. AND some February related trivia questions to add to the fun.