The Kiwanis of the Pines holds a business meeting on the first Thursday of each month. Members bring canned goods for the Food Bank, which were delivered by George Drengler, along with a check for $75 from the club.

"It is always a pleasure to have other Kiwanis members attend our meetings," says a spokesman. "Wayne Adams, Ginny Thomason, and Ed Hitchens from the Kiwanis Club of the Sandhills came to add moral support to our endeavors."

Presently, the club is selling chances for golf at the Southern Pines Golf Club for $5 each. Only 150 tickets will be sold. This project, "Golf for Charities," will help Project Able with a donation.

John Weaver, treasurer of the group informed members of the upcoming international conference in Orlando, Fla., set for June 26-29. Many amendments are up for review as well as election of officers. Closer to home, state Kiwanis members will meet in the Winston-Salem area Aug. 22-23 to conduct business and elect officers.

Miles Robinson and Crystal Taylor reported on Belk Charity Days, saying the club raised over $547.35 for the Boys & Girls Club of Moore County.

The 2008 Travel and Adventure Series is moving ahead, but needs ads for the brochure. Anyone interested in obtaining an ad can call Harry Brindle at 692-7783. The series will begin by visiting Scotland on Sept. 30, Great Britain Oct. 14, and Austria Oct. 28, and finally the Northeast Coast of the United States on Nov. 18.

Proceeds from the travel series go to the Sandhills Children's Center.