Kiwanis holds annual giveback meeting

Kiwanis President Jenny Morgan stands with representatives from several organization representatives in town for the group's annual giveback meeting. Those pictured include Youth for Christ, Kindness Closet, Washington Middle School, Washington Music Boosters, Crooked Creek Christian Camp, Hillcrest Family Services, Washington Co. Enrichment Foundation, Tribulation and Trust, Washington Co. Extension, YMCA, Farm Fables, Cornerstone Church, and Washington Library. Others not pictured are Washington HS Golf and Baseball Clubs, St. James School, Main Street Washington Breakfast with Santa, and NE/IA Kiwanis Foundation. (Photo submitted)

WASHINGTON — The Kiwanis noon club held its annual giveback meeting Wednesday.

Noon Kiwanis Club President Jenny Morgan said the group’s members donated $50 for every shift they personally worked at the county fair booth, each choosing an area organization that involves children. This year’s total came out to $6,000, spread out across 20 organizations.

“It’s my favorite meeting of the year,” she said. “It’s a great meeting where everyone gets to show off their hard work and put it toward a great place in town.”

Morgan is adamant on the language that members “get to donate” based on their number of fair shifts.

“We’re having fun at the fair, we’re out in front of people, and it’s hard work because we’re standing on our feet all day and it’s hot,” she said. “It’s emotional, I think it’s awesome … it goes to show how well we did at the fair and how hard we worked.”

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