Pics

I'm collecting photos from the year...if you have any pics that you think I ought to keep in the RK archives from this year (or previous for that matter) please send them my way.  I'd love to put together a rockin' slideshow for the party on Saturday...

Also, a long time ago I tossed the idea of going in on an end-of-the-year thank you for Mike Clark.  While he does get paid for his time with us, he gives us a HUGE discount simply because he is who he is, and he loves what we are doing.  He won't let me pay more, but he would have to accept a gift.

So, if you are interested in donating some cash for the "Mike's A River Kid Hero" fund, please stop by my room in the next couple days...I'll present the offering to Mike on Saturday.

Ben

RK Party Reminder

The RK Party is on for this Saturday at the Cassilly's House.  Right now I have about 50 RSVPs...Is there anyone else who forgot to RSVP?  Last chance...

NOTE - There will be a special presentation in honor of the graduating River Kids and an additional surprise announcement!

Reminder on the details:

Email me for details on the party's location.

From Giovanna:

Driveway is at the corner of Riverview and South Chambers Rd. It does sneak up quick.

Please carpool if possible.

Park cars along the grass next to the mail box.

It is also Dylan's B-day...If any one would like to bring a birthday gift, we ask that they contribute to the River Kids on behalf of his 10th birthday.

No need to bring anything other than bathing suit, change of clothes, towel, sunblock, swimming goggles or pool toys.

Let me know if you have any questions!

Ben

RK Summer Opportunities

Two great opportunities have been tossed at us.

June 4 - Last day of school - Anheuser-Busch is hosting a World Environment Day...they want us to host a booth there.  They really like what we are up to and think others should hear about it.  I am checking into timing...this may not be possible on our last day.  I'll keep you posted.

June 19 - World's LARGEST RIVER CLEANUP EVER!  Mark you calendars...I'll be asking for RSVPs soon, so check and see if you can be involved!

Ben

School Picnic

I announced in a previous email that River Kids will be hosting a booth at the School Picnic on June 1.  The picnic runs from 4-7pm.  I've attached a copy of the sign-up sheet that will be hung outside my door today.

We do need at least 2 volunteers for each time slot.  You may sign up for more than one slot.  Parents may also sign up to help if you so desire.

Note - In case it helps you avoid a conflict, know that the 6th grade rock band PXB is playing at 5pm.  The 5th grade is stepping at 5:15.  Concert band is playing at 5:30. The Driffin awards ceremony is at 6pm.

Also, 6th graders have been asked to volunteer selling food before.  I assume that will happen again.

Take care...see you soon!

Ben

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School Picnic

Good news! At the last Board meeting, Peter Hamilton suggested that since we didn't get to host our Earth Day booth, perhaps we should host a booth at the school picnic. Peter wrote the organizers and they approved of the idea. So we will be putting up our stream table and a beading activity for picnic goers.

We will be looking for River Kids to work at the booth during the picnic. We'll keep the shifts short so everyone will get the chance to enjoy the picnic.

I'll have a sign-up sheet at our last meeting May 21...

Way to go River Kids!

Ben

RK Party

The RK Party is for RK FAMILIES, not just the kids!

Also, RSVP to me with the number of folks you are bringing by May 15.

Thanks!

Ben

Pics from the RK Camping Trip

Here are some pics from this weekend...after all the weather hype Friday, it wound up being one of the most beautiful weekends yet...the storms stayed clear of us until about 11:15pm...by then we were happily lying in our tents; the sound of the rains and the river lulling us to sleep...

I'm sorry not everyone could make it on this outing...I hope the weekend went well for all!

Details about the RK End of the Year Party coming soon...

Ben

Camping Updates

The trip is definitely on...I know a few of you are concerned about the weather reports...I am reading that there will be storms tonight, a mostly cloudy day most of tomorrow with a chance of storms, possible thunder storms, later on in the day...50% chance of rain.  This does not alarm me...we will be prepared to deal with these conditions.

In the event that weather conditions do become dangerous during the trip, we will watch radar closely, listen to reports, and then evacuate to North Riverfront Park (where we will have a van) and head to Betsy Tribble's (river guide) house right across the road.

MAKE SURE YOU SEND PROPER RAIN GEAR...INCLUDING WATERPROOF BOOTS.

I have heard that I am taking Cody and possibly Alex in the morning...

Julie Stone is driving also...we can fit everyone.  I just need to know who's meeting us, so we don't leave anyone behind. Please let me know if you are meeting us there.

I understand Ky may need to be picked up at 2pm...anyone else meeting us at the midday rendez-vous?

Any other questions?

Ben