The Kiwanis Club of Winnfield gathered at Mama’s Iron Skillet on Monday, Oct. 13 to hold its Installation Banquet for the 2025-2026 year.

After dinner, outgoing President Rita James offered brief remarks and recognized members for their outstanding service: Miranda and Chet Atkins, Dr. Bill Gaddis, Lamar Tarver, Steve Bates, Margaret Coon and Jim Nicol. She presented the Spirit of Kiwanis award to Troy Rogers, and Ethel Howell was named Kiwanian of the Year.

To honor her 2024-25 term, Dr. Bill Gaddis presented James with a commemorative plaque.

Lt. Governor of Division 11, Daniel Wilburn, then installed the officers for 2025-26. He began with Dr. Bill Gaddis as Secretary-Treasurer, Troy Rogers as Vice-President, Ethel Howell as President-Elect, Rita James as Past President and Mary Lou Blackley as President.

In closing President Mary Lou Blackley gave out door prizes to the raffle winners and shared a few thoughts on Kiwanis Club and the upcoming year.