November 18, 2011

The Chickasaw Kiwanis participated in the annual Golf Tournament at Magnolia Springs. While our team doen't ever get to experience the "thrill of victory" at these matches, this year was a little better than last place. Ex Mayor Jim Trout and I are pictured trying to approach the 14th green, while Ervin Dailey is capturing the shot for posterity.

November 15, 2011

On Tuesday the 15th The Czajkowskis and I went to New Orleans for the  day. We had lunch at the famous Camellia Grill in the Garden District and topped it off with beignets and coffee at the Cafe Du Monde. On the way home, we stopped at the Hard Rock for dinner and sight seeing. Pictured are Charles and Margaret beneath the quilt made from girls underwear thrown on the stage during Frank Zappa concerts.

November 14, 2011

Monday the 14th was a meeting of all the city boards at the Safe House. The City served some tasty snacks and we pledged our help to the Planning Committee and the Council. Mayor Pittman and his lovely wife hosted and called on each board to speak.

November 12, 2011

Saturday night was Beethoven & Blue Jeans night at the Saenger for the
Mobile Symphony. After Richard Strauss and Chris Theofanadis in the first half,
Awadagin Pratt was featured on the Steinway performing Ludwig Van Beethovens Concerto Number 5. He was called back for 5 encores for which he honored us with 3 more works. A truly great night. 

November 6, 2011

At Knights of Columbus meeting this morning, we welcomed new member David Boucher and wrapped up our collection for Intellectual Disabilities event.
Woodie McPhillips (our District Deputy_ and Ray Carney (our State Deputy) were there to present our council with the 2011 Membership Award which the picture shows me receiving.

November 5, 2011

This morning my friend Charles Czajkowski and I stopped and had a Turkey dinner lunch at the Chickasaw Methodist Church. From there we hit the Pecan Festival held on the grounds of an elementary School in Tillmans Corner. Lots of pecan candy, jewelry, carnival rides and model trains on display (the latter courtesy of Southwest Alabama Railroad Modelers (my train club) Met5 or 6 members and picked up a Pecan Festival Tee Shirt for my bride.

October 31, 2011

Yesterday the Kiwanis met for lunch and our featured speaker was Tom Ray, (the only man in Chickasaw with two first names) Tom spoke about the need for park benches and equipment for Legg Park in the East Village. He has raised, on his own, over $950. in contributions to assist this in happening,

but needs at least $1500. to assure they are able to fix the water fountain.

We will vote on supplying a contribution at the next Kiwanis business meeting.