The Kiwanis Installation banquet was held Monday, October 7, at Mama’s Iron Skillet. The meeting opened with the pledge of Allegiance, prayer requests, prayer and the defining statement. President Margaret Coon welcomed the attendees and took care of a little business. Then a delicious meal of pork loin, loaded mashed potatoes, green beans, roll and awesome cake was enjoyed.
After the meal, Legion of Honor Certificates were given to Dr. Jerry Williams for 60 years, Dr. Bill Gaddis for 45 years, Margaret Coon for 30 years, Lamar Tarver for 30 years, Jimmy Dale Zimmerman for 30 years, Steve Bates for 25 years and Jason Tarver for 25 years.
The Region 7 District Trustee Darren Green was on hand to install the incoming officers. They are Rita James, President; Mary Lou Blackley, President-Elect; Ethel Howell, Vice-President; Dr. Bill Gaddis, Secretary-Treasurer; and Margaret Coon, Past President. Board members who were installed were Miranda Atkins, Troy Rogers, Bryan Price, Dr. Jerry Pipes, and Lamar Tarver.
Margaret Coon presented each member present with a Kiwanis pen for something they had done to contribute to the club this year. Dr. Gaddis also had some Kiwanis items for members. Margaret presented Steve Bates with the Service Award for his contributions to the Pancake supper, the scholarship committee and his financial advice to the club.
The Kiwanian of the Year award was presented to Kim Bruce Futrell for her contributions to the club in the way of keeping members up to date on community activities Kiwanis should be involved in, her contributions to the Scholarship meal along with selling the most tickets, attending the Mid-Winter conference and the District Convention and pitching in wherever she is needed.
Margaret Coon was presented with a plaque honoring her year of service as president.
Rita James ended the program with remarks about the year to come. Membership is a big issue for this year. Changes are being made to some of the committee heads of the club’s ongoing committees. She is looking forward to a great year.
