The 11th Annual Kiwanis Club of Rome Peach Sale was a SUCCESS!!!
Until next year...
The Kiwanis Club of Rome would like to sincerely thank the community of Rome and Floyd County for the generous support of the club’s annual Peach Sale fundraiser. This was the 11th year of the club’s annual peach sale. The club pre-sold over 440 full boxes of peaches generating over $8000 in proceeds, which will be used solely for scholarships to be given this year to local high school students. “The Peach Sale fundraiser is something that is anticipated by this community, and we hope it’s at least partially because of the scholarships we are able to provide to our local students and not just because we are able to purchase high-quality, extremely fresh, delicious Georgia peaches. Whatever the reason, we’re extremely grateful for each peach purchase, big or small,” says Club President Keith Mickler.
For the second year in a row, the peaches were sourced from Jaemore Farms near Gainesville, GA, and picked no more than two days before they were delivered to State Mutual Stadium on July 27th for distribution by the club. “Jaemore Farms has been very supportive of our fundraiser and goes above and beyond to help us manage the sheer quantity of peaches we purchase,” Mickler says.
The Kiwanis Club of Rome has been proudly serving the Rome/Floyd County area since 1919. The club’s focus has always been to support the needs of the children of this community through a variety of efforts. Through Kiwanis International, the club sponsors and supports Key Clubs at Rome High School, Model High School, Pepperell High School, and Armuchee High School, as well as a Circle K Club at Berry College, and added just last year, a Builder’s Club at Rome Middle School. The students at each of the Key Club and Circle K clubs can apply for the scholarships made available through Peach Sale proceeds. In addition, the Kiwanis Club of Rome sponsors an annual Art & Music Showcase for all local students to compete for not only local scholarships, but also state-level Kiwanis scholarships. In the past few years, the club also provides support to local events including the Rome/Floyd Teen Maze, Freshman 101 Mock Interviews at Pepperell High School, Keep Rome/Floyd Beautiful, IHOP National Pancake Day, and the Tip-Off Club Basketball Banquet, to name but a few.
The club meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 12:00 p.m. at Bella Roma Grill. Guests and visitors are always welcome at any meeting. “We are always looking for people who want to help serve the children of this community and make an immediate and meaningful impact on their lives,” says John Pillsbury, Membership Coordinator and President Elect. “Please join us at our next meeting to learn about Kiwanis, our club, and how you can get involved.” The club can be contacted at kiwanisclubofrome@gmail.com for more information or continue on to our usual Home page.
Please check our Facebook page for some great peach recipes! www.facebook.com/RomeKiwanis/
For the second year in a row, the peaches were sourced from Jaemore Farms near Gainesville, GA, and picked no more than two days before they were delivered to State Mutual Stadium on July 27th for distribution by the club. “Jaemore Farms has been very supportive of our fundraiser and goes above and beyond to help us manage the sheer quantity of peaches we purchase,” Mickler says.
The Kiwanis Club of Rome has been proudly serving the Rome/Floyd County area since 1919. The club’s focus has always been to support the needs of the children of this community through a variety of efforts. Through Kiwanis International, the club sponsors and supports Key Clubs at Rome High School, Model High School, Pepperell High School, and Armuchee High School, as well as a Circle K Club at Berry College, and added just last year, a Builder’s Club at Rome Middle School. The students at each of the Key Club and Circle K clubs can apply for the scholarships made available through Peach Sale proceeds. In addition, the Kiwanis Club of Rome sponsors an annual Art & Music Showcase for all local students to compete for not only local scholarships, but also state-level Kiwanis scholarships. In the past few years, the club also provides support to local events including the Rome/Floyd Teen Maze, Freshman 101 Mock Interviews at Pepperell High School, Keep Rome/Floyd Beautiful, IHOP National Pancake Day, and the Tip-Off Club Basketball Banquet, to name but a few.
The club meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 12:00 p.m. at Bella Roma Grill. Guests and visitors are always welcome at any meeting. “We are always looking for people who want to help serve the children of this community and make an immediate and meaningful impact on their lives,” says John Pillsbury, Membership Coordinator and President Elect. “Please join us at our next meeting to learn about Kiwanis, our club, and how you can get involved.” The club can be contacted at kiwanisclubofrome@gmail.com for more information or continue on to our usual Home page.
Please check our Facebook page for some great peach recipes! www.facebook.com/RomeKiwanis/