Kiwanis Happenings
2012 Pancake Day and Silent Auction
Margaret Hoogstra, Lugene Lewis, and Lynda Fogerson working the Silent Auction.
A Family Affair
Kenny Smith and his children worked all day at the Pancake Day
Reagan Elementary Students
A group of 1st and 2nd grade students from Reagan Elementary presented a musical program about Texas.
A New Kiwanian
David Sims was inducted as a new member. Pam McGrew is David's sponsor.
Distinguished Member Award
Faye Dodson - Distinguished Member Award
Valentine Program
The Celebration Ladies presented an excellent Valentine program.
Donald McDonald
Donald was awarded a 40 Year pin.
Megan & Melinda
Megan Clifton and Melinda Blay from CMN at the Basketball Shootout Pep Rally.
Melinda & David
CMN Executive Director, Melinda Blay, and Kiwanis Basketball Shootout Chairman David Jones.
Basketball Shootout Banner
Celeste Belizario, Steven Jones, and Jaden Isler hold up the Shootout banner.
Dollars for Boys & Girls Club
Earl Williams, the Bailey Choate recipient for 2010-2011, presented a $1,000.00 check to Mark Young for the Boys and Girls Club
Pancake Dollars at Work
Jerry Harris presented “pancake dollars” to Shaun Martin for Junior Achievement and to Ken Poynor for the Kiwanis Medical Fund
Socks & Shoes for Orphan Souls
Charles Kirkpatrick talks about Socks and Shoes for Orphan Souls
December 14, 2011
Jamie Breed and Kimberley Cole are Santa's helpers.
December 14, 2011
Don Scargall presented Ketta Garduno of Reagan Elementary with $1500.
December 14, 2011
Charles Kirkpatrick presented Lora Lynn Christensen with a bound volume of Kiwanigrams.
December 7, 2011
Guinn Smith and former member Marcus Anderson.
December 7, 2011
Russell Berry, Professor Bill Libby, and Mike Ramsey
December 7, 2011
Jud Powell's son, Jacob, was a guest at our meeting.
Ramp Builders
Brice West is one of our Ramp Builders.
Ramp Builders
Ramp Building is a team effort.
Curtis Blackburn
Curtis is on our Ramp Builders Committee.
Ramp Builders
Changing the world...one ramp at a time.
Police Education Center
Melvin Martin and Chief of Police Stan Standridge cut the ribbon on the new Police Education Center
at the Melvin Martin Center for Children's Safety.
Lora Lynn "Walks the Talk"
Lora Lynn Christensen conducts See By Three screening.
Jerry Carter Walks the Talk
Jerry fills out paperwork for See By Three screening.
Michelle Parrish Walks the Talk
Michelle is a member of the Key City North club.
George Woodfin Walks the Talk
George is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Abilene.
Weekly Meeting October 26, 2011
Lora Lynn Christensen accompanied the singing.
Weekly Meeting October 26, 2011
Russell Berry visits with program presenter Tommie O'Brien, Director of Water Utilities.
Installation of Officers
Div. 35 Lt. Governor Carl Lockett installs Charles Kirkpatrick as president.
Installation of Officers
New Kiwanis Club of Abilene President, Charles Kirkpatrick, and First-lady Elaine Kirkpatrick.
Installation of Officers
Lt. Governor Carl Lockett and President-elect Randy Williams.
Installation of Officers
Past Lt. Governor Steve Leggett presents Carl Locket with the Division 35 Lt. Governor's banner.
Installation of Officers
Lt. Gov. Carl Lockett, Past-president Lora Lynn Christensen, Past Lt. Gov. Steve Leggett, President Charles Kirkpatrick.
A Major Milestone!
"Gumball King" Earl Williams presented a check for September gum ball machine receipts taking the total over $250.000!
Pancake Dollars at Work
Lora Lynn Christensen presented James Hallmark with $1000 for the West Texas Rehab Center.
Pancake Dollars at Work
Lora Lynn presented Jamie Breed, CEO of Harmony Family Services with a check for $1850.
2010-2011 Officers
Vice Presidents Mac Snipe, Marty Anderson, and Mark Hoover presented Lora Lynn Christensen with appreciation gifts.
Bailey Choate Award Winner
Earl Williams received the Bailey Choate Award for long and distinguished service to the Kiwanis Club of Abilene.
Kiwanian of the Year
Will Smith was named the Kiwanian of the year!
Aktion Club National Conference
Sheila Davis, Twyla Young, Nedra Pape, and Nancy Miller attended the first national Aktion Club conference.
Pancake Dollars at Work
Roy Dent presented Cynthia Pearson, CEO of Day Care of Abilene, with $500.
Guest Speaker Kim Vickers
Asst. Chief of Police Jim Berry introduced Kim Vickers of the Texas Law Enforcement Commission.
2011 Melvin Martin First Responder Award
Melvin Martin presented the First Responder Award to Les Rogers of the Texas Forest Service.
Texas Forest Service Fire Fighters
Melvin Martin and firefighters from the Texas Forest Service.
2011 Melvin Martin First Responder Award
Dough Wrenn, Mike Perry, Chief Stan Standridge, and Asst. Chief Jim Berry represented the APD.
Our Newest Member
Kent Herring was inducted on 9/14/2011. Pam McGrew is his sponsor. Welcome Kent!
A GREAT program!
Alan Eggleston, accompanied by Lora Lynn Christensen, presented a program of operatic arias.
Kiwanis Honors
Charles Kirkpatrick, webmaster, was presented with the 2nd Place award in the T-O District web site contest.
Kiwanis Honors
Doug Williamson, Editor, was presented with the 1st Place award in the T-O District newsletter contest.
Happy Birthday, Henry
Henry's daughters, Happy Collins and Ruth Thompson, joined him for his birthday celebration.
LET HIM EAT CAKE!
Henry celebrated his 92nd birthday August 25th.
Pancake Dollars at Work
Mark Young accepts a check in the amount of $1000 for the Boys & Girls Club of Abilene.
Pancake Dollars at Work
Victoria Spangler accepts a $300 donation for Young Audiences of Abilene.
Pancake Dollars at Work
Diane Bradley and Deanna Lopez received a $500 donation for Community Partners.
Holly Blackwell and Kimberley Cole
Holly Blackwell, a member of the Boys & Girls Club Board, was a guest of Kimberley Cole on August 10, 2011.
John and Jillian Ruiz
Jillian was John's guest on August 10, 2011.
Randy and Gaye Lynn Williams
Randy introduced his wife, Gaye Lynn, who presented our program on August 3, 2011.
Charles Kirkpatrick & Henry McGinty
Henry McGinty presented a check for $33,125 to Pancake Day Chair Charles Kirkpatrick.
Margaret Hoogstra & Jeff Salmon
Jeff was Margaret's guest at our 7/27/2011 meeting.
Russell Berry & Senator Fraser
State Senator Troy Fraser presented our program on July 27, 2011.
Tim Adcock
There was a feature article about Tim in the July 22 edition of the Abilene Reporter News! (Photo by Gregg Kendall-Ball, AR-N)
Jonathan Gibbs and Reed Stafford
Reed Stafford was the guest of Jonathan Gibbs at our July 20th meeting.
Jeff Cottrell
Jeff Cottrell, low brass instructor at HSU
presented a program of patriotic music
accompanied by Lora Lynn.
Christine Curtis-Carr
Christine brought her mother Kathy and her sister Amanda as guests.
Proud Grandparents
Nell and Jerry Carter with their granddaughter Aslan.
Our Newest Member
Ronnie Laurance was inducted as our newest member on 06-19-2011.
Kelly Jones
Charles Kirkpatrick, 2011 Pancake Day Chair, presented the Golden Wrench Award to Kelly Jones for his service and dedication on Pancake Day.
Henry McGinty Scout Hut Dedication
Henry McGinty surrounded by members of Scout Troop 206 at the dedication and naming of the hut in Henry's honor.
Henry McGinty
Henry with the new granite plaque with the name of the Scout Hut.
Henry McGinty and Lora Lynn Christensen
President Lora Lynn Christensen presented a certificate honoring Henry McGinty for his service to Scouting and to Kiwanis.
May 25, 2011 Meeting
Mayor Norm Archibald recognized May as
National Military Appreciation month.
May 25, 2011 Meeting
The Honor Guard from Dyess AFB presented a
flag folding ceremony.
May 25, 2011 Meeting
The folded flag.
May 25, 2011 Meeting
The folded flag was presented to Lora Lynn.
2011 Foundation Scholarship Winner
Christy Wilson
2011 Foundation Scholarship Winner
Karen Duke
2011Valedictorians & Salutatorians
Johnathan McMichael and Gillian Chant (ACHS)
Harris Holley and Kate LeMasters (AHS)
Grayson Hurst and Nathan Carmichael (CHS)
Courtney Merket and Allie Preston (WHS)
May 11, 2011 Meeting
Col. David Béen and his wife Liz. Col. Béen presented the program.
Shaina Meitl
Career and Technical Scholarship Winner
Alexis Morgan
Career and Technical Scholarship Winner
Jessica Martinez
Career and Technical Scholarship Winner
Rachel Mayor
Career and Technical Scholarship Winner
Samantha Lennon
Career and Technical Scholarship Winner
Career and Technical Scholarship Winners
Jessica Martinez, Samantha Lennon, Alexis Morgan,
Shaina Meitl, and Rachel Mayor
Dr. Virginia Mosier
Mark Hoover presented Dr. Mosier with a certificate of
appreciation for her service as the Director of AISD's
Career & Technical Department.
April 27, 2011 Meeting
Melinda Blay and Megan Clifton from Children's Miracle Network.
Basketball Shootout
David Jones presented Megan and Melinda with a check in
the amount of $6255.32 for Children's Miracle Network.
April 27, 2011 Meeting
Allen Wilson was the guest of Russell Berry.
Jamie Breed and George Knight
Jamie Breed was named the Kiwanis Club of Abilene's
Layperson of the Year for 2010-2011.
April 27, 2011 Meeting
Dr. Phil Schubert, President of ACU, presented the program.
Distinguished Club Award
Immediate past Lt. Governor Gordon Dowell presented certificates and pins to Mark Young and Faye Dodson
in recognition of our club earning "Distinguished Club" status in 2009-2010.
in recognition of our club earning "Distinguished Club" status in 2009-2010.
April 13, 2011 Meeting
Charles Richardson was a guest of Roy Cloud.
April 13, 2011 Meeting
Gary and Marcie Williams were Randy's guests.
April 13, 2011 Meeting
David's daughter, Kate, loves to hear Jay Moore give a program.
April 13, 2011 Meeting
Jay Moore spoke on the history of Abilene.
April 13, 2011 Meeting
Mary Ann Martin was a guest of Melvin.
April 13, 2011 Meeting
Don's sister, Bettsy, was his guest.
April 13, 2011 Meeting
Christine Curtis-Carr's father, Royce, was her guest.
A Family Affair
Johnse DeJulio, was a guest of his grandfather, James Shields.
March 30, 2011 Meeting
Zach Briley celebrates his birthday with his aunt, Vicki Briley White.
The Austin Raiders 5th Grade Choir
The 5th Grade Choir from Austin Elementary.
Austin Raiders 5th Grade Choir
Susan Rose, Director.
The Austin Raiders 5th Grade Choir
A singer from the Austin Elementary Choir.
New Kiwanis Shirts
Will Smith models our new shirt.
Pancake Day Kickoff Program
President-Elect Charles Kirkpatrick headed up the
Pancake Day Kickoff program.
Pancake Day Kickoff Program
Roy Dent, aka Syrup Man, is revved up and ready to go!
Pancake Day Kickoff Program
Charles demonstrates the fine art of selling Pancake Day tickets to Mark Hoover.
Good food - good friends
Don Henderson, Don Riddle and Glyn Hammons at the dessert bar.
True Love!
Russell Leavenworth brought his bride-to-be KristyWilliams.
February 16, 2011
Ken Poynor and George Knight
High Valley
The singing group High Valley presented our program.
Serenade
High Valley serenades Bobbie Bieberly from
the Kiwanis Club of Greater Abilene.
Kara Young
Mark Young's daughter, Kara, was his guest
at the January 19th meeting.
Tommy Dodson
Faye's husband, Tommy, was her guest on January 19th.
Our Newest Members
T-Roy Dodson, Christine Curtis-Carr, and Roy Cloud were inducted as members of the Kiwanis Club of Abilene
at the January 12th meeting.
Pancake Dollars at Work
Abilene Christian Schools students Coleman Hailey, Brenden Beck, and Bailey Baker were awarded scholarships by the Kiwanis Club of Abilene to help defray expenses to attend a leadership conference in Washington, D.C. Also pictured are the club's president, Lora Lynn Christen (L) and Kimberley Cole (R), Advisor of the Abilene Kiwanis Club Foundation.
James and Barbara Hallmark
Barbara was James' guest when he presented our program at the January 12, 2011 meeting. James gave an entertaining speech about Abilene's first television station.
Katherine Galco and Family
Katherine Galco, a student at Cooper High School, is our club's choice for "Sophomore of the Year" honors. She will now be eligible for selection as the "Sophomore of the Year" for the T-O District. (L-R) Charles, Katherine, Renea, and William Galco.
Katherine Elizabeth Renea Galco
Katherine is our club's "Sophomore of the Year."
She is a student at CHS.
John Thomas
John Thomas of Ben Richey Boys Ranch was
presented with $600.
David Jones
David kicked off our Christmas Program with a
toe-tapping Texas Christmas song.
Jim Lowery
Jim accompanied David Jones on the mandolin.
Alan Eggleston
Alan thrilled our hearts with a beautiful rendition
of "O Holy Night."
Guinn's Wife and Daughter
Guinn's wife, Janice, and his daughter, Karen Hunnicutt.
Don Scargall
Don sang the beautiful "All Is Well" written by
Wayne Kirkpatrick and Michael W. Smith.
Doug Williamson
Doug read a humorous parody of Clement Moore's
"A Visit from St. Nicholas."
Lora Lynn Christensen and Tim Adcock
Lora Lynn and Tim performed a fantastic piano duet of Leroy Anderson's "Sleigh Ride."
Randy Williams
Randy, Chair of the Spiritual Aims Committee, not only planned our Christmas meeting, he also sang and accompanied himself on "The Unspeakable Gift."
Guinn Smith's Granddaughters
Guinn was bursting with pride with his lovely granddaughters, Rachel and Raegan, as his guests.
Walmart Christmas Gift Program
One of the most popular programs of the year is when Walmart employees come and show the hot gift items of the year.
Faye & Roy Dodson
Faye brought her son, Roy, as her guest.
Kristen Pierce
Randy Williams brought his daughter Kristen as his guest.
Becky and Joe Almanza
Becky and Joe Almanza at a recent club meeting. Becky presented a program about a community service program called The Christmas Store. Her husband Joe is a minister at Highland Church of Christ.
Aktion Club
The Aktion Club in action helping out at Mission Abilene 2010.
Aktion Club Meeting
Members of the Aktion Club work on projects to benefit the community.
Kimberley and James Cole
James was Kimberley's guest on 10-27-2010
Bud Coke and Jeff Reid
Jeff Reid, Associate Pastor of Pioneer Drive Baptist Church, was the guest of Bud Coke during our "Pastor Appreciation" promotion.
Pam Early and Gordon Dowell
Gordon Dowell presented Pam Early of Eternal Threads with a check for $2500 to assist them in their Border Girls project in Nepal.
Nancy Miller & Gordon Dowell
Past T-O Governor, Nancy Miller, presents Gordon Dowell with a plaque in appreciation for his service as Div. 35 Lt. Governor.
Billboard Seen Around Town
"No, it is not me!" - Charles Kirkpatrick
2010 Melvin Martin First Responder Award
Kyler and Mary Ann Holder were presented with the First Responder Award in behalf of Rodney Holder who was killed in a motorcycle accident while pursuing a speeding motorist on April 29, 2010.
Abilene Police Department Motorcycle Division
Officers of the APD came to honor Rodney Holder.
Kyler Holder
Kyler expressed appreciation to the Kiwanis Club of Abilene for honoring his father with the 2010 First Responder Award.
Mary Ann Holder
Mary Ann Holder looks on as her son, Kyler, makes the acceptance speech for the First Responder Award.
Ricki Brown
Our own Ricki Brown, City Librarian, presented a program "Things You Might Not Know about the Library."
Chris Proctor Cleveland
Chris Proctor Cleveland, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity presented our program on September 1, 2010.
Tammy Kister
Tammy Kister, a local Realtor, is the Chair of the Board of Directors of Habitat for Humanity in Abilene.
Jack and Becky Rentz
Becky was Jack's guest at our meeting on August 25, 2010.
Mike Spriadlin, Steve Warren and Mark Coley
The coaches from CHS, AHS, and ACHS gave us a preview of high school football for the 2010 season.
Pancake Dollars at Work
Caring Corner
Nancy Miller, LuGene Lewis, and Faye Dodson presented a patch for our awards banner for contributions to Caring Corner at the Texas-Oklahoma District Convention.
McMurry Musical Group
A group of singers presented a preview of the McMurry Summer Dinner Theater production of The World Goes Round: The Songs of Kander & Ebb.
Our Newest Member
Mark Young presents Ron Carroll with his membership directory. Van Boozer is Ron's sponsor.
Van, Sam, Ron, and Bill
Van Boozer, Sam Curry, Ron Carroll, and Bill Bishop at our July 14th meeting.
Three T-O Governors
Sam Curry, Governor-Elect; Bill Bishop, Governor; Nancy Miller, Immediate Past Governor.
Bud and Sue
Bud Coke with his daughter Sue Cobb.
Goodwill Industries West Texas
A group from Goodwill model clothing from the Goodwill store.
Danette Cummings and Jerry Harris
Jerry Harris, chair of the Boys and Girls Committee presented Danette Cummings of Steps2Strides with a check for $500. The funds will be used to help send children to Morgan's Wonderland in San Antonio.
Lora Lynn Christensen and Tim Adcock
Lora Lynn and Tim presented a program of patriotic piano duets in celebration of the 4th of July.
Kiwanis ~ Great Food and Fellowship
Jamie Breed creates a work of art as she goes through the serving line!
Melvin Martin and Larry Gilley
Melvin introduced City Manager Larry Gilley who presented our program on June 23, 2010.
Danette Cummings
Danette Cummings, President of the Downtown Abilene Kiwanis Club, assisted in presenting our program on 06-02-2010.
Amy Clay
Amy Clay, Administrator of Steps 2 Strides Therapy Center, presented our program on 06-02-2010.
Veterans Day Program 2010
Pictured are Kiwanis Club of Abilene members who served in the armed forces of the United States of America.
2010 Valedictorians and Salutatorians
1st row L to R: Kristen Awalt, Wylie HS Salutatorian; Christina Walters, Cooper HS Valedictorian; Sunni Kuna, Abilene HS Salutatorian
2nd row L to R: Kacy Williams, Wylie HS Valedictorian; Samantha Koss, Cooper HS Salutatorian; Rebecca Roady, Abilene HS Valedictorian; Leah Robbins, ACHS Valedictorian
2010 Foundation Scholarship Winners
Mackenzie Clay, Meagan McCollum, Morgan Raley, Stormy Dempsey, and Lenora Taylor
2010 Foundation Scholarship Winner
Mackenzie Clay - Wylie High School
2010 Foundation Scholarship Winner
Stormy Dempsey - Cooper High School
2010 Foundation Scholarship Winner
Meagan McCollum - Cooper High School and Cisco College
2010 Foundation Scholarship Winner
Morgan Raley - Cooper High School
2010 Foundation Scholarship Winner
Lenora Taylor - Abilene Christian High School
Kacey and Lana Williams
Kacey, 2010 Valedictorian at Wylie High School, with her mother.
Katie and Andrea Cheek
Katie (R) is the 2010 Salutatorian at Abilene Christian High School.
Millie Braddy
May 12, 2010 was Millie's last day as our pianist.
Our Newest Member
Jonathan Gibbs is our newest member. Jonathan is employed by Windcrest Alzheimer Care Center.
Scholarship Winner
Samantha Hamilton, a student at Abilene High School, was a winner of one of our $500 scholarships.
Scholarship Winner
Jordan Pearson, a student at Abilene High School, was a winner of one of our $500 scholarships.
Scholarship Winner
Christina Walters, a student at Cooper High School, was a winner of one of our $500 scholarships.
Scholarship Winner
Beth Hughs, a student at Abilene High School, was a winner of one of our $500 scholarships.
Scholarship Winner
Nathanial Redic, a student at Abilene High School, was a winner of one of our $500 scholarships.
Randy Williams and Dennis Laster
Randy presented Dennis with the Layperson of the Year Award.
Adam and Ken Poynor
Adam was Ken's guest at the meeting on May 5, 2010.
Eddie & Allyson Alvarez
Allyson was Eddie's guest on 4-28-2010.
Faye Dodson and Russell Berry
Faye and Russell received recognition from Kiwanis International for our club being designated a Distinguished Club for 2008-2009. Russell was the Club President and Faye the Club Secretary that year.
Omer, Kirk, and Judy Hancock
Kirk's parents, Omer and Judy Hancock, came to hear him present the program on 4-21-2010.
Mark Young and Stan Higgins
Mark presented Stan a belated "Rookie of the Year" plaque for his work at last year's Pancake Day.
Tim Ehrhart and Abby Dunnagan
Tim and Abby received $300 Pancake Dollars for New Horizons.
Kenny Smith
Kenny attending our meeting on 2010-04-14
Dr. Jeff Cottrell
Dr. Cottrell presented our program on 2010-04-14
Jim and Kellie Miller
Jim and Kellie were guests of Guy Lucas 2010-04-14
John and Twyla
John wanted his picture taken to prove that he attended a meeting. Twyla thought that was funny.
Robert Perkins and Eddie Mitchell
Robert and Eddie, members of the Sweetwater club, were our guests on March 31, 2010.
Brady Currey
Brady is one of our newest members.
Mark, Daughter, and Grand Baby
Mark and his daughter Crystal show off Mark's grand baby.
Marty Anderson
Marty displays an original oil painting donated for our Silent Auction by Abilene Artist Kay Walton.
Emily Peters & Doug Williamson
Emily Peters, Education Editor of the AR-N, was the guest of Doug Williamson at the 3-24-2010 meeting.
Just Girls
Jerry Harris, chairman of the Boys and Girls Committee, presented Just Girls a check in the amount of $250. It was also noted that Just Girls volunteers their services on Pancake Day and are huge fans of "Syrup Man."
H. B. Terry
H. B. was the top pancake ticket salesman for the week ending March 17, 2010. He had sales totaling $810!
Dub Pritchett and Leta Major
Dub brought his daughter to the March 17th Kiwanis meeting.
Lora Lynn Christensen
Lora Lynn is the chairperson for this year's Pancake Day.
Kimberley Cole
Kimberley announced the theme for this year's Pancake Day. The Theme is "The Wizard of Oz."
Will Smith & Mark Young
Will gets a ribbon cut off of his badge for attending a Board meeting.
Eddie Alvarez & Mark Young
Eddie is inducted as a new member of the Kiwanis Club of Abilene.
Sheila Watts and Sharon Ammons
Sharon Ammons was a guest of Sheila at a recent meeting.
Lew Lewis and Will Smith
Lew Lewis and Will Smith were elected to fill vacancies on the Board of Directors.
Brady Currey and Mark Young
Mark inducted Brady Currey as a member of Kiwanis Club of Abilene. Brady works for CBS Insurance.
Dennis Laster and Roy Dent
Dennis and Roy had a good time at one of our recent meetings.
Carl Lockett and David Jones
David was chosen as the Kiwanian of the Year
Brad Rempel
Brad is the guitarist and lead singer for High Valley
Bryan Rempel
Bryan plays bass and sings back up vocals for High Valley.
Curtis Rempel
Curtis plays the mandolin and sings back up vocals for High Valley.
Jamie Breed and High Valley
Jamie poses with the singing group High Valley.
Jerry Harris and Debbie Lillick
Jerry, Chair of the Boys and Girls Committee, presented a check for $500 to Debbie Lillick of of The National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature.
Kirk Hancock and Jasen Brown
Jasen, Associate Minister of Music at Pioneer Drive Baptist Church, was Kirk's guest.
Cassie Santiago
Cassie Santiago headed up our Young Children Priority One Winter project. Members bought Christmas gifts for underprivileged children.
Jamie and Jerry
Jerry Harris presented a check in the amount of $500 to Jamie Breed, Executive Director of Harmony Family Services.
Mark and Friend
Kiwanis President, Mark Young, at the BGCA Christmas gala.
Don Riddle
Don showing off the elf hat he won at our Walmart Christmas program.
Don Scargall
Don sang "All Is Well"
David Jones, Alex Martinez, and Shane Flutsch
This group provided some great music for our meeting on 12-09-2009!
Cassie Santiago and Laura Maberry
Cassie's sister, Laura, was her guest on 12-09-2009.
Jamie Breed and Robin Roberts
Robin sang in a trio with Jamie and Faye Dodson.
Curtis and Laretta Blackburn
Curtis was celebrating his birthday.
Robin, Jamie, and Faye
The trio sang a beautiful rendition of "Holiday Sleigh Ride."
Mark Young and Russell Berry
Mark presented Russell with a bound edition of all Kiwanigrams from the 2008-2009 year.
David and Joan Batson
Joan was David's guest.
Russell and Paula Berry
Paula was Russell's guest at the 12-09-2009 meeting.
Marilyn Goodin and Darla Goodin Wilkerson
Marilyn and Darla came to hear Jeff speak at the Veteran's Day program.
Jeff Goodin and Tracy Noland
Speakers for our Veteran's Day program.
Stan Higgins and Tracy Noland
Tracy was Stan's guest.
Price and Nancy Brock
Nancy was Price's guest for our Veteran's Day program.
Russell Berry and Jay Moore
Jay, a history teacher at AHS, presented an interesting program about the history of Abilene.
Jack and Becky Rentz
Becky was Jack's guest at our Veteran's Day meeting.
David and Kate Bacon
Kate came to hear her history teacher speak.
Cooper High School's Red, Rhythm, and Blues
Red, Rhythm, and Blues drummer.
Cooper High School's Red, Rhythm, and Blues
Accompanist for Red, Rhythm, and Blues.
Cooper High School's Red, Rhythm, and Blues
They look just as good as they sound and that is saying a lot!
Mary Ann and Melvin Martin
Mary Ann came to hear Jay Moore speak.
Will Smith
Mark Young inducts Will into the club.
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Kiwanis Happenings
Russell and Paula Berry
Russell invited Paula to be his guest at the December 2, 2009 meeting.
David and Joan Batson
David and his wife Joan enjoyed the December 2, 2009 meeting.
Jeff Goodin and Tracy Noloand
What a Veteran's Day Program!
Marilyn Goodin and Darla Goodin Wilkerson
Jeff's wife Marilyn and his daughter Darla were guests on Veteran's Day.
Russell Berry and Jay Moore
Russell introduced Jay Moore. Mr. Moore, a history teacher at Abilene High School, presented highlights of "History in Plain Sight," a project he is working on in cooperation with the Abilene Preservation League.
David and Kate Bacon
David Bacon brought his daughter Kate as his guest. Kate is a student in Jay Moore's history class at AHS.
Price and Nancy Brock
Price brought his wife Nancy as his guest.
Stan Higgins and Tracy Noland
Stan brought Tracy as his guest. Tracy has recently returned from deployment overseas.
Red, Rhythm and Blues
This musical ensemble from Cooper High School presented our program on 10-28-2009.
Pianist: Red, Rhythm and Blues
Accompanist for Red, Rhythm and Blues.
Red, Rhythm and Blues
Drummer for Red, Rhythm and Blues.
Charles Kirkpatrick and Henry McGinty
Charles and Henry assembling the new Kiwanis Club of Abilene Directory. Photo from Faye Dodson's Blackberry.
David Batsom and Jerry Harris
Jerry sponsored David for membership in Kiwanis.
Mary Ann and Melvin Martin
Mary Ann was Melvin's guest on 10-21-2009.
Kirk Hancock and Jasen Brown
Jasen Brown was Kirk's guest at the meeting on 10-21-2009. Jasen is the Associate Minister of Music at Pioneer Drive Baptist Church.
Will Smith and Mark Young
Mark welcomes Will Smith to the Kiwanis Club of Abilene.
Gordon Dowell
2009-2010 Division 35 Lt. Governor
Nancy Miller and David Jones
2008-2009 Bailey Choate Award winner and Kiwanian of the Year.
Lora Lynn Christensen
2009-2010 President Elect
Jamie Breed
2009-2010 Vice President
Guy Lucas and Clint Nix
Guy Lewis inducted into membership. Clint Nix is his sponsor.
Dennis Laster and Ron Colwell
Dennis welcomes Ron Colwell as a new member. Ron works for AEP.
Dub and Mary Pritchett
Dub and Mary at the Kiwanis meeting on 2009-09-16.
Bobbie and Bernice Wolfe
Bobbie presented the program on 2009-09-16
Randy Doan and Ken Dozier
Lt. Randy Doan of the Abilene Fire Department was named recipient of the 2009 Melvin Martin First Responder Award. He was nominated for the honor by Abilene Fire Chief Ken Dozier.
Jim Berry and Randy Doan
Jim introduced Randy Doan as recipient of the Melvin Martin First Responder Award winner for 2009.
Dr. Joseph Williams and Carl Lockett
Dr. Joseph Williams presented a program entitled "Who Do You See in the Mirror." He was introduced by Carl Lockett.
Lynda Fogerson
Lynda Celebrated her birthday at Kiwanis.
Manuel Longoria & Guinn Smith
Bankers of a feather stick together.
Millie Braddy
Millie keeps us in tune!
Sharon Jones, Pat Lockett, and Dick Kincaid
Busines Expo 2009
Clay Copeland & Betty Bradley
Presenting Pancake Dollars to Meals on Wheels.
Dr. Shields & Dr. Kelley
Dr. Kelley presented our program on 2009-04-08
Clyde High School Gold Rush
Gold Rush presented a Valentine Day program.
Bob Hunter
Former State Representative Bob Hunter presented our program on 2009-01-14.
Ken Pyner, grandson, and daughter
Proud grandpa!
David Jones, Melinda Blay and Russell Berry
Basketball Shootout dollars presented to the Children's Miracle Network.
Leanne Baldwin & Mark Hoover
Leanne is Executive Director of the Abilene Philharmonic. Mark is president of the Philharmonic Board of Governors.
Carl Lockett & Roy Dent
Carl and Roy enjoying a time of fellowship over lunch.
Lou and Zack Briley
Proving once again that Kiwanis is a family affair.
Membership Program
The Membership Committee presented our program on 2009-02-18.
Russell Berry & Mike Kozelsky
We presented a book for each child in the first grade at Reagan Elementary School.
Charles Kirkpatrick and Carmen Martinez
Kay Walton donated an original oil painting valued at $1800 to the Kiwanis Auction.
Chris and Kristen Carnohan
Ain't love grand?
Don Scargall, Michelle Bateman and Mike Kozelsky
Don presented a check in the amount of $750 to Reagan Elementary School.
Melvin Martin and Bob Hunter
Chief Martin visits with Bob Hunter at our meeting on 2009-01-14.
Nancy Miller
2008-2009 Texas-Oklahoma District Governor
Jarrell Young
Jarrell is our club's Layperson of the Year and also Layperson of the Year for Division 35.
Marty Anderson and Tara Castille
Marty sponsored new member Tara Castille.
Nancy Robinson Masters
Nancy presented an inspiring 4th of July program.
Randy Williams and Cara Dowdy
Randy's daughter came to hear her dad present our program on 2009-07-08.
Meals on Wheels Drivers
This year Kiwanis Club of Abilene had its own M-O-W route!
Doug and Frances Williamson
Celebrating their 37th Wedding Anniversary.
Ken and Beverly Lenoir
Celebrating their 37th wedding anniversary!
Bud and Haley Coke
Bud brought his granddaughter Haley to Kiwanis.
Ag Scholarship Winners
Scholarship winners for 2009.
Mark Young and Henry McGinty
Henry presented a check in the amount of $32,700 to the club from Pancake Day 2009.
Nancy Miller and John Batrice
John visited our club from Lubbock.
Cassie Santiago
Cassie became a member in April of 2009.
Sheila Watts
Kiwanis meeting of 2009-07-2.
David Vela
David Vela, Assistant City Manager of Abilene, became a member on 2009-08-0.
Bill Hoogstra and Russell Berry
Checking out departing horse trailers.
Grady and Margaret Jolley and Russell Berry
Welcoming visitors to the State 4-H Horse Show.
Bill Hoogstra
One of twenty-two Kiwanians who volunteered to help at the 4-H Horse Show.
Mark and Twyla with daughter Crystal
At our meeting on 2009-08-26
Kirk and Kirsten
Kirk brought his sister to our meeting on 2009-08-0.
Mark Young and Henry McGinty
Henry presented a check in the amount of $32,700 to the club from Pancake Day 2009.
Kirk Hancock and Jamie Breed
Kiwanis meeting on 2009-09-09
Matt Preston and Ricki Brown
Kiwanis Meeting of 2009-09-16
Kelly Jones
Kelly was recently named president of the Air Force Retired Officers Association.