The Bull-A-Ton: October 19, 2026

The Hartwell Kiwanis Club meets Mondays at noon at Casa Grande, 392 E. Franklin Street in Hartwell, Georgia.

This Week

Daryl Gumz will install the club’s new officers and lead Child Protection Training for Kiwanians who work with children.

Last Week: Ruth Daniel and Nurses Care

Ruth Daniel shared the mission behind her Nurses Care program and the urgent need to strengthen the nursing workforce. She explained that nurses do far more than perform clinical tasks: they assess, educate, advocate, coordinate care, recognize subtle changes and often serve as the human connection between a complicated medical system and a frightened patient.

We need nurses there when people need them.

Ruth noted that nursing shortages remain a serious national concern. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects approximately 180,000 registered-nurse openings each year over the next decade. She also discussed workforce departures, hospital vacancy rates, turnover and the length of time required to fill open nursing positions.

To advance Nurses Care, Ruth has continued strengthening her own academic credentials and is working toward her doctorate. Her goal is to better understand what prevents people from entering nursing and identify practical ways communities can help.

The club appreciates Ruth’s dedication to tackling this important challenge. Thank you as well to Terry Stewart and Randy Daniel for inviting her to speak.

Thought for the Week

When the weather is hot, keep a cool mind. When the weather is cold, keep a warm heart. — Ajahn Brahm

Upcoming Programs

October 19 — Daryl Gumz: installation of new officers and Child Protection Training

October 26 — Jim Vandiver

November 2 — Steve Burton

November 9 — Bill Chafin

November 16 — Rick Glasco

November 23 — No meeting for Thanksgiving

November 30 — Ben Clark’s program featuring LTC (Ret.) Chris Carter, senior JROTC instructor at Hart County, with two cadets providing a JROTC update

December 7 — Mac Glenn

December 14 — No meeting due to the Christmas Party

December 21 — Scott Henry

December 28 — No meeting for Christmas

Serving Hartwell and Hart County

For more than 77 years, the Hartwell Kiwanis Club has worked to improve the lives of children and families through community involvement, sponsorships, fundraising and hands-on service. Our call to action remains: changing the world, one community and one child at a time.

Learn more about the club at kiwanishartwell.com and visit georgiakiwanis.com for news from Kiwanis across Georgia.