The Kiwanis Club of Natchitoches met on Thursday, May 4th for its weekly meeting. Club president Craig George opened the meeting and discussed club updates. George discussed upcoming Kiwanis district news and training as well as the upcoming Color Run 5K and Pancake Festival on Saturday, October 7th.

Club secretary Craig Caskey introduced Jalissa Loyd, Matching and Enrollment Specialist for Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Natchitoches. Loyd is charged with helping match under-resourced youth, or “Little” as they are called, with a positive adult role model to be their “Big.” BBBS has a few avenues available for adult volunteers to help be a mentor. To learn more, visit natchitochesbigs.com.

Pictured Left to Right: club president Craig George, Jalissa Loyd

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