Kiwanis Kick's Off Annual Fruit Sale- Chairman Steve Mason is assisted by former chairman David Solger

The Kiwanis Club of Chipley has issued Fruit Sale Order Forms to its membership and challenged them to surpass last year’s sales.  There is an added challenge for each member to exceed their personal best in prior years as two of the top fruit salesmen, Farrell Nelson and Marvin Engram, have departed this life during the year.  Chairman of this major fund raising project is Steve Mason, assisted by David Solger who has served as chairman for the past several years.

As in past years, the fruit boxes are being supplied by “River Brite Citrus” of Fort Pierce, FL.  There are several package sizes and varieties from Navel Oranges to Ruby Red Grapefruit, Red Delicious Apples, Tangelos, and Satsuma’s.  For variety, there are mixed boxes with up to three different fruits, and packages range from a 20 pound box to a bushel of apples.

Chairman Mason announced at a recent Kiwanis meeting, “We are offering the same prices as 2007 because the transportation costs for our supplier have decreased with fuel prices.  Last year we absorbed the increased transportation cost and just made less per box, so our ability to raise money for the youth of Washington County has improved this year.”

Orders will be taken by Kiwanis members through Tuesday, November 24, with deliveries December 15 or shortly thereafter.

Prices range from a 20# box of Tangelos or Ruby Red Grapefruit for $15.00 to $25.00 for the 40# boxes, including the “Citrus Trio” boxes, and a bushel of Red Delicious Apples is $35.00, or a ½-bushel for $22.00.  All profit above the fruit cost and transportation are used by Kiwanis in special projects to benefit youth programs in Washington County.