Comments on: Kiwanis Peanut Day – Top Ten List

By: Fred H. Schlegel

Fred H. Schlegel — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:09:25 +0000

Hi Elmot, That’s really nice to hear. Thank you so much for visiting.

By: elmot

elmot — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 06:56:22 +0000

I came from Jan_Geronimo’s blog post, listing great bloggers and cool writers.

We also have a local Kiwanis Club in my community here in the Philippines and I admire their vision especially on their education programs and out-reach to those who needs to be taught with the most basic of literacy skills.
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By: Fred H. Schlegel

Fred H. Schlegel — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:34:24 +0000

Hi J.D., Always a dream of mine to be grand poobah! Most of the service clubs I know of today are a bit about fellowship but more about getting something good done in the world.

By: J.D. Meier

J.D. Meier — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 06:06:19 +0000

My grandfather was a member of Kiwanis. I thought it was a great thing.

When I was younger, I didn’t know what to relate it too, so I figured it was like Fred Flintstone’s Water buffalo Club or Ralph and Norton’s Raccoon Club.
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By: Fred H. Schlegel

Fred H. Schlegel — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:49:28 +0000

One reason why I’m a fan of many local organizations that have volunteer feet on the ground. The goal is to get resources where they are needed not the fundraising itself.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 12:43:13 +0000

Fred,

I had never heard of Kiwanis before, but based on your description, it sounds like an extremely worthwhile organization.

I think that point seven represents a very significant point. A major sticking point with regard to charitable donations is a concern on the part of prospective donors that large portions of funds donated are eaten up in collectors fees or administration, and I would certainly think that your point that absolutely all of the money goes to the charities concerned goes a long way toward eliminating the basis of these types of fears.
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By: Fred H. Schlegel

Fred H. Schlegel — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:52:43 +0000

Hi Paul, The literacy day initiative sounds great. Sometimes getting out on street corners raises attention as much as it does money. Both important goals.

By: Paul C

Paul C — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:47:44 +0000

What a wonderful idea. Our city (Windsor, Ontario) just celebrated Literacy Day (Raise a Reader) and volunteers sold copies of special edition newspapers. Food for the mind versus the body (soul)? Great post on getting out there and volunteering for a worthy cause. Thanks for the inspiration.
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