Volunteers Make It Happen!

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Volunteers Make It Happen!

HymnFest Rocked the Rafters!

On June 12th, we raised the rafters at KAIR's 4th annual Hurricane HymnFest. Organized by Pastors Peggy Benson and Dustin Sedlak, parishioners from the local churches came together at Kirk of the Keys to raise their voices in praise and in prayer. The beautiful voices and talents of Mark Davis and Bonnie Cussi, Island Harmony, choirs from New Life Assembly, Kirk of the Keys, St. Columba, San Pablo, and AME made the event memorable. An ice cream social was held afterwards and it felt wonderful to be there together with the community. An offering was taken to support the food pantry and $1300 was collected!

Renee Shain is KAIR's 2009 Volunteer of the Year!

Renee lives in Marathon with her husband Larry and puts in many hours at the KAIR office helping keep their finances straight. She is an extraordinary volunteer as she also is the volunteer Event Director of the Pigeon Key Art Festival held every February. With working, her family and all her volunteer efforts, Renee is a very busy lady!

Renee, at left, is shown here with Marj Roberts, Director of KAIR.

The Tropical Presbytery Donates to KAIR

Marj Roberts, KAIR director, accepts a check from The Rev. Dustin Sedlak and Herb Bernett of Kirk of the Keys Presbyterian Church. The Tropical Presbytery is the regional umbrella for Presbyterian churches in SE Florida. The Presbytery and Kirk of the Keys Presbyterian Church have been a big support for KAIR throughout the years. Thank you!

Save Our Conchs Soc Hop - Benefit for KAIR!

Sombrero Country Club was transported back to the Fifties in April as poodle skirts and saddle shoes came out of mothballs. Shown here are the Island Harmony singers who did a magnificant job of singing doo-wop throughout the evening. See the April newsletter for the full story. Thanks, Fishermen's Hospital, for being our sponsor.

Valentine's Day at Sombrero Beach - Wow!

This event to benefit KAIR was a real "friend raiser!" Every hair stylist in town cut hair to raise money for the programs of KAIR. Flowers and balloons were donated by Marathon Florist and Cristiano's donated fabulous heart shaped cookies. The Centennial Bank Weenie Wagon served hot dogs and DJ Tito played the tunes while people danced in the sand. Go to the February newsletter for a complete list of participants.

Thanks for KAIRing!

Herb is a regular KAIR volunteer who helps manage the Food Pantry.

In KAIR distributed 200 food baskets containing a complete turkey dinner at Thanksgiving and 250 food baskets with a complete ham dinner at Christmas. Volunteers donate their time and money to make it all happen!

Marathon Lumber donated their time, talents and equipment to help with the recent furniture program.

Our local Coast Guard Unit helped with Thanksgiving and Christmas Baskets!

Our United States Postal Workers have an annual food drive for KAIR. Thanks!

Keys Fisheries presenting check to Marj Roberts, KAIR Director. A fabulous event, "Crustacean Vacation," was held in June for the benefit of KAIR. There was music, food, raffles, and much, much more. Friends, fun and funds were raised for KAIR!