The Division 8E and 8W past district officers of the Louisiana-Mississippi-W. Tennessee District of Kiwanis International met April 2 at Drusilla Seafood Restaurant.
Members discussed the highlights of the recent Mid-Year Education Conference in Natchez, Mississippi. Plans for the LAMISSWTENN District 82nd annual Key Club Convention in Tupelo, Mississippi, were also discussed.
The convention will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Key Club International. The past district officers will help promote the 2025 Club Leadership Education series which will provide interactive virtual sessions June 10-Aug. 12 for all club board members and officers.
Kiwanis Club of LSU board member Morris Welch promoted the LSU Kiwanis 37th annual Cajun Jambalaya Sale held on April 10 at LSU’s Nelson Memorial Building. Ascension Kiwanis board member Donna Leggett announced its 4th annual Bowling Tournament on May 4 at Premier Lanes in Gonzales.
BR postal worker addresses national group
U.S. Postal Service employee Tameka Brown of Baton Rouge spoke during a National Rural Letter Carriers' Association panel at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., on March 25.
The panel discussed possible privatization of the U.S. Postal Service, saying many Americans may not think the change would impact them on a day-to-day basis.
“They depend on us,” Brown said, adding that the Postal Service is more than just "carrying the mail and parcels … we're a service to them."
"They're scared," Brown said, urging U.S. customers to be vigilant.
"Call your elected officials, because we're the lifeline for [customers] … and we're trying to fight for the American people."
Brown serves Denham Springs on her carrier route and expressed concerns about the impact of the potential privatization of the U.S. Postal Service on the customers she works with daily.
Don Maston, president of the National Rural Letter Carriers' Association, was the main speaker at the meeting.