Volume 2, Issue 2
January 12, 2004
Volunteer Opportunites
Appomattox
With Junior Achievement
A Play to World Premiere in Dalton
Wes Phinney is his father’s son and as such, describes
himself as an unreconstructed southerner. Because of his
interest in history, he entered into a Master’s Program of Civil
War studies. During his thesis research, he was surprised to find
no documentation relating to the reasons why General Robert
E. Lee would agree to surrender his army to General Ulysses S.
Grant at Appomattox.
General Lee had fought against outstanding odds using
unusual tactics on many occasions during the Civil War conflict
usually, despite the advice of trusted aides. This surrender was
completely at odds with the facts known about and
characteristics attributed to this great general. A witness to the
actual surrender described it as an event that contained little or
no drama. As an actor, Mr. Phinney was offended by that
particular description.
After further research and to his surprise, Mr. Phinney
eventually attributed the surrender at Appomattox to the honor
of three great men. The first man of course, was Robert E. Lee,
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Appomattox World Premiere
Junior Achievement Volunteer Opportunities
Ground Hog Coalition Job Shadow –Businesses are
needed to provide a unique opportunity for both business
employees and students. The students actually shadow the
employees as they go about their daily job tasks.
13th Annual Bowling Classic - The financial goal for this
fund raiser is $25,000. It is structured as a Corporate and
Community Challenge and the team that raises the most
money for Junior Achievement will win 5 AirTrans tickets.
Contact Judy Norris with any questions regarding either
program at 278-9180
Kiwanis Sunshine
Kiwanis Birthdays – Helen Keys on January 12th
Larry Winter on January 17th
Spouse Birthdays -
Sherrie Cherry on January 17th
Anniversaries -
David & Mary Julian Renz 1-16
Barrett & B.J. Whittemore 1-18
Interclub Opportunity
Terry Phelps will be leading an Interclub to the Blue
Ridge Club next Monday. Our own Walter Carter is
the Program for that meeting. Any members who are
interested in attending, need directions, or would like
to ride with a fellow Kiwanian can contact Terry
Phelps at 694-2027.
Kiwanis Sunshine, Interclub Opportunity
Board Meeting
Board Meeting & Next Meeting
January 26, 2004 – 5:30 P.M.
1-12-04 Additional Meeting Summary
Christmas Party Close Ups
Whitfield County Board of Education
Next Meeting
There will be a meeting of Dalton Kiwanis Club next
Monday, January 19, 2004 at the Trade Center
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the second was Ulysses S. Grant and the third was President
Abraham Lincoln.
General Lee obviously believed that
the just and honorable course of action was to surrender
and by that action reunited his army with the Union.
General Grant was just as honorable and generous in the
terms of surrender he presented.
He signed a parole that returned men to their
homes and allowed officers to keep their side arms.
President Lincoln had set the tone by proclaiming, “Malice
towards none.” It was these very acts of generosity that
were a first step to rebinding us together as a nation. Mr.
Phinney and many others believe that this started the
healing process and saved us from becoming another
England/Ireland or Vietnam continually beset by acts of
aggression, retaliation and strife.
Meeting Summary
President Ed Donn called the meeting to order.
Walter Carter provided the Invocation/Inspiration.
Helen Keys announced that member billing was ready
and available for pick up at the Sign-In table.
After all Committees reports, the Program presentation
and questions the meeting adjourned with the Pledge
of Allegiance.
More Kiwanis Christmas Party Close Ups
This Civil War play authored by Wes Phinney was
written as a drama in two acts. In the first Act, General Lee
is in the parlor waiting for the arrival of General Grant.
History tells us that he waited for approximately 30 minutes.
The thoughts that might have been in his mind during those
30 minutes will be presented to the audience.
Well Fed Kiwanians
Opening Night will occur on January 23, 2004
and will begin with a reception at the Creative Arts
Guild at 7:00 P.M. with the play to start at 8:00 P.M.
For tickets and or reservations call the Artistic Civic
Theater at 278-4796.
Kiwanis Christmas Party Close Ups
Santa Edwards Brings Gifts to the Action Club
Pam Partain Partying
What are they up to?
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