January 2019
“For myself, personally, I am never really aware of timing or anything because I am passionate about what I do, so I have found that if you really love what you do, then time flies.” - Colm Wilkinson, Irish Tenor and Actor
Colm Wilkinson’s quote makes perfect sense if you are a Kiwanian. Our mission as Kiwanis is all about doing and loving what we do. 2018 flew by filled with activities improving the lives of children we serve. 2019 promises to be another busy activity filled year beginning with Living History Day on the Mighty Mo, otherwise known as the USS Missouri. Perhaps it was the shutdown of the Federal Government that caused more families to visit the Mighty Mo on that day. Both locals and visitors could be found exploring the USS Missouri. The ship bustled with families partaking in the children’s activities, viewing displays, and exploring the history and wonders of the Missouri. The steep stairs into the belly of the ship did not deter parents from carrying their children down to engage in a game of Battleship, color signal flats, color and wear a headband with a drawing of the Mighty Mo, take a fun picture in a Naval uniform, or spell their name with signal flag magnets. We were kept busy with each new family that braved the steep staircase to find a multitude of activities to do. Kiwanis are passionate about our vision of serving children of the world. There on the Mighty Mo, at Living History Day, we started our 2019 year being passionate about serving the children of the world and time flew by.
~ Judy Watanabe