First Lady Marge and I had a great time at our visit to Division 1 South. It was, to say the least a rather unusual "happening." The event was held at Bowling Green State University in one of the tents used for tailgate parties. The weather was a little cool but we didn't notice because we were having so much fun. Lt. Governor Sande Johnson went out of her way to make the meeting  fun and interesting.

It all started with the normal opening of a Kiwanis Division meeting. Marge and I were asked to speak and we did our best considering the surroundings. I was given a toy microphone (as a joke, of course) to use which didn't work so I discarded it. It did help that I cut some of my speech out so we could get to the fun part of the day. During First Lady Marge's part of the program, the Bowling Green cheerleaders arrived to lead us in some cheers for their football team. I'm afraid they didn't get a real enthusiastic response from the Kiwanians present. After they went on to the next tent, Marge was able to complete her presentation.

Following our very motivating and captivating speeches (yeah, right), we presented our Noteworthy Awards to club members as well as to Lt. Governor Sande and Past Lt. Governor Adam Sproles. These awards go to Kiwanians who have gone the extra degree of effort in service to their clubs and communities.

After the awards were given, the real fun began. Lt. Governor Sande dressed me up as an "Ideal Kiwanian." She started by giving me large plastic ears to wear. These represented the need to be able to listen and learn. I won't describe each item I was given to wear. Suffice it to say that I was unrecognizable when she was through with me. Thank goodness for that fact. Everyone there did see and learn what it takes to make an "Ideal Kiwanian." This was truly one of my "Kiwanis Moments" to be remembered.

Below are some of the pictures taken at this fun division meeting. Lt Governor Sande and Division 1 South really know how to throw a party.