To the Editor:

The Sandy Kiwanis Club is excited to celebrate another year of the Sportsman’s Breakfast, a cherished tradition that brings our community together. As we look ahead, we also want to clarify that Clackamas Fire remains a committed partner in this event.

Beginning this year, the Sportsman’s Breakfast will move from April to October to better align with other community events and fundraising efforts. This year it will be held October 3. Spacing events out will reduce overlap and make it easier for our all-volunteer members to fully participate.

When Sandy Fire transitioned to a contracted service model with Clackamas Fire, changes to fundraising were necessary. Since 2023, Clackamas Fire has partnered with Sandy Kiwanis to ensure the breakfast would continue and the proceeds stay local to support the Sandy community. This has always been about preserving the tradition and the benefits provided in the Sandy area. 

Since then, it has been a true partnership. Sandy Kiwanis is grateful for Clackamas Fire’s continued support, and Clackamas Fire is equally appreciative of the Kiwanis Club’s willingness to step up for the community and help sustain this important local event.

Sandy Kiwanis is about helping children. Some of the things we support are: Key Club at the high school, Scouting, and FFA. The club awards multiple college scholarships at Sandy High school. The Breakfast makes it possible for the club to give two $1,000 scholarships to seniors wishing to study fire science and/or EMS programs after graduation.

For many, the Sportsman’s Breakfast is more than a meal: it reflects community, service, and tradition. We are proud to continue this event together.

The Sandy Kiwanis Club wants to thank Clackamas Fire and the Sandy community for your continued support. We just cannot do it without you!

Sincerely,

K. R. Harrison

President

Kiwanis Club of Sandy