Parma Area Morning Kiwanis Welcome Ted Coons

Parma Area Morning Kiwanis welcome Ted Coons and presents a check to support the Kiwanis Ohio District Foundation

Parma Area Morning Kiwanis welcomed Ohio District Foundation Executive Director Theodore W. “Ted” Coons who recently visited the club with an important special announcement about MNT. MNT, also known as The Eliminate Project, that Kiwanis International and UNICEF have joined forces to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus. To eliminate MNT from the earth, more than 100 million mothers and their future babies must be immunized. It will take $110 million in U.S. dollars — and the dedicated work of UNICEF and every member of the Kiwanis family. In addition to MNT, Ted discussed the need to also support the Ohio District Foundation whose particular focus on Pediatric Prevention and Service Leadership Training programs including Key Club, Builders Club, Kiwanis Kids and Key Leader.

Ted Coons, in his fourth year as Executive Director of the Ohio District Foundation, recently announced his retirement to be effective after the Kiwanis Administrative year in October. He was on a tour of Ohio promoting the Foundation. In appreciation for his visit, Joe Germana presented Ted with a check for an Ambassador Program Donation to support the Ohio District Foundation.

The Parma AM Kiwanis meets Wednesday mornings for breakfast at 7:15 a.m. in the upstairs dining room of the Greenbrier Retirement Center, 6457 Pearl Road in Parma Heights, and has service and fundraising projects throughout the year. For more information contact President Joe Germana 440-882-2012 or e-mail joe@fourstarinsurance.com.