By Daily Press staff
Santa Monica Kiwanis club members welcomed their California-Nevada-Hawaii District Governor, Larry “Mac” McLeland and First Lady Yolie McLeland at the club luncheon this past Wednesday.
Each year, the incoming district governor makes visits to all the club divisions to meet, promote and encourage the service of Kiwanis. This year, Gov. McLeland has made a commitment to I.D.E.A.S., which stands for “Increase our commitment to young children. Develop leadership throughout the Kiwanis family. Expand Kiwanis service. Access Kiwanis service and growth through the World Link Program and Support our local clubs and encourage growth in membership and service.”
First Lady Yolie McLeland also has a service project. It’s entitled “Read around the World” to promote and encourage literacy among youth To learn more about the Santa Monica Kiwanis Club visit www.kiwanisclubsm.org.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on January 20, 2005. Read the original PDF.