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Giving Thanks on Thanksgiving

Posted by Neil Weathington on Nov 22, 2018

Not a Kiwanis project - but it's right up our Alley:

New location: The community effort to feed hot turkey lunches to the less privileged previously accomplished at the home of David and Andrea Walker has been moved this year to the Little Hawaiian's Venue on Cedar St in Carrollton Ga.

Food preparers should congregate at 7:00 AM on Thanksgiving morning.

A community effort to feed hot turkey lunches to the less privileged has in the past few years been accomplished at the home of David and Andrea Walker on Tyus Road. This year (2018) The workers and deliverers will convene at Little Hawaiian's Venue on Cedar St.

Here are some photos from years past:

Kiwanians Dr. Lok, Derick Newton, Nancy Dixon, and Neil Weathington participated in the early Thanksgiving morning activity.

photo: upper left: Ray Fulford pulls hot turkey meat from bones, upper right David Walker, white shirt and hat, Andrea on the right in a white sweater, lower left: Derick Newton brings a helper ? and lower right: Dr. Lok and Sabrina prepare plates in the assembly line.

This project was sponsored by Ray Fulford, Brad Cole Construction, and many donations from other businesses.

Moved: You don't need to drive to Tyus . This year (2018) go to Cedar Street in Carrollton Georgia.

UWG Wolves - Post Season Game

Saturday, November 17, 2018

Concession Stand at UWG

Inventory begins at 8:00 AM. The Concession Stand opens for business at 10:30 for the 12:00 Noon Game : UWG Wolves vs. Wingate.

Rumor has it that Mitch Clifton and Javeese Smith have volunteered already and more assistance is needed.

Please contact Mitch Clifton (mailto:mclifton@westga.edu or 770-832-9431 ) to sign-up for a time.

The more the merrier !

Herald's Report

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Nov 16, 2018

Let the visitor beware -
for Dr. Fred Richards
Introduces guests
with a FLARE !!!

D.A. Herb Cranford

John Herbert "Herb" Cranford Jr. spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, November 9, 2018 at Sunset Hills Country Club. Herb Cranford is the new District Attorney for the Coweta Judicial Circuit. He is also (Kiwanis Foundation Treasurer) Joe Bell's nephew.

photo: District Attorney Herb Cranford and Kiwanis President Terry Langley

The Nifty Fifty Fifty Club Raffle

Posted by Jim Carter on Nov 09, 2018

Tireless Kiwanis Bowl Captain, Tim Kilgore, retires a card. The pot hits 1955 which reminds many of us of a very good year. Only ten cards remain. It is time to start buying more than one ticket. Go POT Go.

Dr. Judy Butler - UWG

Dr. Judy Butler spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, November 2, 2018 at Sunset Hills Country Club. Dr. Butler currently serves as Chair of the Faculty Senate at the University of West Georgia. She gave a talk on "UWG and the Community."

photo: Dr. Judy Butler and Terry Langley, President of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club

Kiwanis Bowl Raffle 2018

Posted by Paul McDaniel on Nov 03, 2018

What are the chances ?

The 2018 Raffle Winners are Below:

$1,000- Richard Fiore

Recliner- Clint Backstrom

$200- Patricia Hughs

Round of Golf for 4- Terry Langley

TV- Cole Moreland

Spa Package- Randy Miller

$100- Clint Backstrom

November Milestones

Posted by Dr.. Bob Claxton on Nov 01, 2018

November Birthdays	November Anniversaries

01 Sue Horn Chappell	02 David & Melanie Lambert
02 Matthew Clay	12 Randy & Jane Miller
09 Adrian Nunn	18 Larry & Susan Deese
11 Tia Black	19 Jim & Robin Collins
11 Amber Smallwood
12 David Mecklin
18 Paul Walls
19 Robert Duffee

Board Meeting - November 13

The meeting of the Officers and Directors will be 6:00 PM Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at the Tracy Stallings Community Center. Usually held on the first Tuesday of each month, this one rescheduled so as not to interfere with Election Day (November 6).

Kiwanis Youth Football Bowl

The 43rd Kiwanis Youth Football Bowl had its first series of elimination games on Saturday, October 27, 2018. The games on Tuesday night (October 30, 2018) will narrow the field and decide which teams will compete for first place trophies, with all eight finals to take place on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Mt. Zion High School and Central High School.

Auxiliary sites Tuesday night will host two games at Temple High School and one game at Villa Rica V-Plex. Kiwanis volunteers are needed on Tuesday night at Carrollton High School stadium, with the first game kicking-off at 6:30 PM and the second at 7:30 PM.

Thanks to field captains Tim Kilgore and Derick Newton for launching the 43rd Kiwanis Bowl off to a great start. Randy Miller will be looking for you on Tuesday night, and the field captains for the Final Games on Saturday, November 3 will be Javeese Smith and Jay Willis.

Are you ready for some Football ?

The Wolf Internet Radio

Shawn Isaacs and Michael Tucker spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, October 26, 2018 and presented interesting introduction to Internet Radio.

Turn the sound "on" and tune in to Thewolfuwg.com . This is not your grandfather's radio ?

photo: (left to right) Michael Tucker, Terry Langley, and Shawn Isaacs.

Tim Chapman - Carrollton Center for the Arts

Tim Chapman, Superintendent of the Arts in Carrollton, Georgia, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, October 19, 2018 at Sunset Hills Country Club. He updated the Kiwanis Club of news and events happening at the Carrollton Center for the Arts.

photo: Tim Chapman and Cathy Farley, Kiwanis President-Elect.

Kiwanis Foundation Supports:

In his visit to the Kiwanis Club, Tim Chapman received a check for the Carrollton Center for the Arts from the Carrollton Kiwanis Foundation.

photo: Tim Chapman and Neil Weathington, Kiwanis Chair of the Art and Music Showcase.

New Member - Bob Myers

Welcome Bob Myers to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club. Bob is sponsored by W.H. Smith and was presented the gold badge on Friday, October 12, 2018.

photo: W.H. Smith, Bob Myers, Terry Langley.

New Member - Bob Myers

Welcome Bob Myers to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club. Bob is sponsored by W.H. Smith and was presented the gold badge on Friday, October 12, 2018.

photo: W.H. Smith, Bob Myers, Terry Langley.

The Painting - Dr. Fred Richards

Realistic painter Ralph Van Pelt has captured the likeness of Dr. Richards in a recent painting.

Note: This is a photograph of a painting.

Painting by Ralph Van Pelt - October 2018.

Dr. Brent Harris, M.D.

Dr. Brent Harris spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, October 12, 2018 at Sunset Hills Country Club. He operates the U.S. Med Clinic at the corner of Cedar St and Bankhead Highway.

Photo: Dr. Harris and Terry Langley.

The Alzheimer's Association of Georgia

Snapper Freeman and Mia Chester provided the program for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, October 5, 2018 at Sunset Hills Country Club. Freeman and Chester represented The Alzheimer's Association of Georgia.

Photo: (l to r) Snapper Freeman, Mia Chester, Cathy Farley (Kiwanis President-Elect) and Joey Key (Carrollton Kiwanian who serves on the board of the Alzheimer's Association of Georgia.)

October Milestones

Posted by Dr. Bob Claxton on Oct 01, 2018

October Birthdays	October Anniversaries

06 Smith, Brian 15 McDaniel, Angie 16 Warren, Tim 18 Carter, Georgia 23 Yarbrough, Russell	06 Angie & Paul McDaiel 08 Joey & Rita Key 10 Mike & Missy Dugan 12 Sheena & Lewis Mahomes 15 Georgia & Robert Carter 28 Blair & James Watkins _

Dr. Luke Lipham - quadruple heart by-pass

Dr. Luke Lipham is recovering - still at Emory Midtown Atlanta. He is finally eating solid food, and they are removing many tethered tubes, so that he can move into a regular room and out of the ICU unit. If anyone asks "who let the dogs out?" that answer this week would be Suzanne ?

Dr. Luke Lipham - smiling just prior to have open heart surgery. September 28, 2018.

Get Well Luke !

The Lieutenant Governors

Dr. Bob Pinckney , Lt. Governor for Division 12 (2017-2018) and Jeri Purdy, Lt. Governor for Division 12 (2018-2019) were both present at the Officer Installation in Carrollton Georgia on Friday, September 28, 2018.

Walter Zeller Fellowship

Five Members of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club were inducted into the Walter Zeller Fellowship on Friday, September 28, 2018 at Sunset Hills Country Club,

Jay Willis, Javeese Smith, Will Ozier, Dr. Amber Smallwood, and Bob Graf.

Hixson Fellowship 2018

Two members were honored by and inducted into the George F. Hixson Fellowhip from the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, September 28, 2018.

Angie McDaniel, President of the Club 2017-2018, and Mitch Clifton, Concession Champion and Interclub Chair, are the two newest members of Carrolltons Hixson Fellowship !

Attending members of Carrollton's Hixson Fellowship; September 28, 2018.

Central High School Key Club

We welcomed Sandy Wilson, Central High Key Club President and the K Club Sponsor, teacher Christy Bowen. Kiwanian and Central High School Principal, Jared Griffis stood proudly by as the Club thanked Sandy and the Key Club for helping us operate the concession stand at the football games.

Perfect Attendance

Perfect Attendance 2017-2018

Legion of Honor 2018

Legion of Honor Awards: (pin and certificate)

1993 Bill Erickson 25 yrs

1978 Bob Claxton 40 yrs

1978 Fred Richards 40 yrs

1973 Joe Bell, Past Lt Governor 45 yrs

Photo: Fred Richards, Bill Erickson, Joe Bell

(unavailable for photo - Dr. Bob Claxton)

Fred Richards Service Award 2018 - Dr. Bob Reeves

Dr. Bob Reeves was awarded the Fred Richards Service Award 2018 at the annual Awards Day Ceremony on Friday, September 21, 2018.

photo: Secretary Jenny Ingram, Angie McDaniel, and Dr. Bob Reeves.

Kiwanian of the Year 2018 - Jay Willis

Jay Willis is awarded "Kiwanian of the Year 2018" by President Angie McDaniel during the awards day Ceremony. As a newly-wed and Past-Presiident of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club, Jay is now serving as President of the new Heard County Kiwanis Club and has continued to work tirelessly for membership and other projects.

photo: Secretary Jenny Ingram, Kiwanian of the Year 2018 Jay Willis, and President Angie McDaniel.

Taylor Buice - The Wallace Buice Theatre Co.

Taylor Buice, grandson of Wallace Buice, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, September 14, 2018 at Sunset Hills Country Club. He shared his dream of bringing theatre to the Carrollton Community.

Photo: Taylor Buice and Kiwanis President Angie McDaniel

September 11, 2001

Remember !

Truth in Nature

The great outdoors: hunting, fishing, camping, etc...

Jeff Bell, Director of Leadership Development at Truth in Nature - spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday September 7, 2018 at Sunset Hills Country Club. The Truth in Nature Organization has a goal of sharing Christ's Love in His Creation With Single Parent Boys.

Photo - Jeff Bell & Angie McDaniel

September Milestones

Posted by Bob Claxton on Sep 04, 2018

September Birthdays

05 Tim Kilgore
10 Kimberly Korobov
13 Jim Russell
15 Micheal Crafton
19 Art Bower
21 Bill Brewer
21 Craig Williard
22 Jonathan Hendricks

September Anniversaries

04 Ray & Bonnie Kathe
06 Micheal & Lisa Crafton
15 Christopher & Ashley Hulsey
24 Mike & Margot Washington

Montrell McClendon - District 1 Commissioner

Montrell McClendon won the special election to replace Trent North as the Commissioner for District One on the Carroll County Board of Commissioners. McClendon, who also serves as Vice-Principal at Carrollton Elementary School and serves as an Elder at Southern Hills Christian Church, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, August 31, at Sunset Hills Country Club. Jeremy Sabo introduced Montrell McClendon and reminded the Club of the many Track and Field accomplishments from high school, and that the accomplished soprano saxophone player won the local and went on the win the Georgia District Music Showcase in 1992.

Kascia Lipford - Beyond the Front Porch

Kascia Lipford spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, August 24 at Sunset Hills Country Club. The Beyond the Front Porch program introduces under privileged kids to valuable hands-on educational experiences.

Friends of the Library

Mary Jane Davis and Bill Dees accepted a check from the Carrollton Kiwanis Foundation for the Friends of the Library in Carrollton.

Carrollton Trojans Football

Carrollton Head Football Coach Sean Calhoun brought with him to help present a program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club - the Offensive Coordinator John Cooper and the Defensive Coordinator Brian Simmons - on Friday, August 10, 2018 at Sunset Hills Country Club.

New Member - Patrick Yuran

Welcome to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club - Patrick Yuran. Patrick is the new Headmaster at Oak Mountain Academy.

photo: Angie Mcdaniel, Kiwanis President, Patrick Yuran, and Jeremy Sabo, Sponsor.

Coach Dean - UWG Football

Coach David Dean, UWG Head Football Coach, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club at Sunset Hills Country Club on Friday, August 3, 2018. As the team was due to arrive on the next day , Coach Dean spoke of the challenges and goals for the upcomoing season.

August Milestones

August Birthdays

06 JaVeese Smith
10 Ashley Hulsey
19 Mike Dugan
29 Jake Stephenson
30 Ray Kathe

August Anniversaries

06 Tim & Karen Warren
10 Woody & Angela Reeves
12 Jeremy & Janet Sabo
13 John & Emily Bass
14 JaVeese & Tomeka Smith
17 W.H. & Peggy Smith
20 Dick & Susan Ingle
22 Tim & Sandra Kilgore
24 Jim & Olivia Russell

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Rev. April McGlothin - United Methodist Children's Home

Rev. April McGlothin spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club at Sunset Hills Country Club on Friday, July 27. 2018. The United Methodist Children's Home is an official foster home for children in Georgia, where there is a shortage of foster parents. The presentation included emotional videos from the prospective of the foster child and from the prospective of the foster parent.

photo: Rev. April McGlothin and Kiwanis Past-President Jay Willis

Which way did they go ?

Notice: the August 7 Board Meeting will be held in the Conference Room at Carroll Realty and Insurance, 100 College Street, at 6:00 PM Tuesday night.

Mentoring Program

Derick Newton receives a check from the Kiwanis Foundation for the Mentoring Program.

Dr. Mike Hester - Diversity and Inclusion

Dr. Mike Hester, Coach of the award winning UWG Debate Team, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, July 20, 2018 at Sunset Hills Country Club. Dr. Hester is Executive Director of the UWG Center for Diversity and Inclusion.

photo: Dr. Mike Hester, Executive Director of the UWG Center for Diversity and Inclusion, gives statistics on the African-American Male Initiative.

Lauren Holverson - The Burson Center

Lauren Holverson spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, July 13, 2018 at Sunset Hills Country Club. She updated the Club on the services provided by the Burson Center in Carrollton.

Photo: Lauren Holverson, Burson Center, and Sheriff Terry Langley , Kiwanis President-Elect.

Kiwanis President Mark Woelzlein

Ted Hussey, coordinator for the Camp Sweet Life/Kiwanis partnership,, will address the Columbia County Kiwanis Club on Thursday, July 12, at noon. The meeting ends at 1pm, and will be held at T-Bonz in Evans Georgia, 601 N Belair Square, Evans, GA 30809

The Kiwanis club of Columbia County meets every Thursday at noon at T-Bonz in Evans except for rare holiday exceptions.

For additional information contact club president Mark Woelzlein, 770-296-3957, MWparatrooper@Gmail.com.

Kiwanis club of Columbia County sponsors Camp Sweet life in partnership with Children's Hospital of Georgia at Augusta University, the Greenbrier and Lakeside key clubs, and several service projects in the area. This is not your father's service club, LOL.

Please reply with 'unsub' if you do not wish to receive notices regarding children and service in Columbia County

Yours in service:

Rick Berry

Club Secretary, Columbia County Kiwanis

Distinguished Past Lieutenant Governor Division 6

Kiwanis Public Affairs Division 6

Georgia District of Kiwanis international

803-426-1333

Dr. Bob Reeves - Peachtree Road Race

Dr. Bob Reeves sported his new Peachtree Road Race Shirt on Friday, July 6, 2018.

Scholastic Book Fairs

Jill Pring provided the program for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, July 6, 2018 at Sunset Hills Country Club. She has been with Scholastic Book Fairs since 2008. The Scholastic program has been in coopreration with Kiwanis International to encourage childhood literacy. Mrs. Pring brought with her Donna J Happach, a retired elementary school teacher, whose "retirement hobby" was earning her PhD at the University of South Carolina.

Jill Pring and Dr. Donna J Happach, Scholastic Book Fairs

July Milestones

Posted by Dr. Bob Claxton on Jul 02, 2018


July Birthdays 02 Dick Ingle 03 Will Ozier 05 John Hinman 07 Dwain Mathis 10 Mel Lambert 10 Candy Rader 11 Greg Dishman 14 Jimmy Tuggle 18 Bob Claxton 20 Mitch Clifton 21 Jared Griffis 21 Matt Miles 24 Harris Johnson 25 Jim Collins 28 Bill Dees 31 Merrill Folsom		July Anniversaries 01 Neil & Lynn Weathington 05 Fred & Anne Richards 10 Rick & Cindy Sears 17 Jesse & Mitzi Thompson 28 Adolfo & Amy Velasquez

Sheriff's ACE Unit - Shane Spradlin

Shane Spradlin presented the program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, June 29, 2018. The Sheriff's Office and the Carrollton Police Department created the Aggressive Crime Enforcement (ACE) Unit to rapidly deploy investigators in suspected drug and other criminal cases.

photo: Sheriff Investigator Shane Spradlin and Deputy Jonathan Limbaugh

Tasheka Dobbs - Carrollton HeadStart

Tasheka Dobbs from Carrollton Headstart spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, June 22, 2018 at Sunset Hills Country Club.

photo: Tasheka Dobbs and Angie McDaniel

Cynthia Langley - Communities in Schools

The Carrollton Kiwanis Club proudly supports Communities in Schools. Cynthia Langley visited on Friday, June 15, 2018 to receive a support check from the Kiwanis Foundation .

Ken Krauter - Republic Resolution

photo: Ken Krauter and Angie McDaniel

Ken Krauter presented the program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, June 15, 2018 at Sunset Hills Country Club. He gave a history lesson to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on efforts to get signatures from the Georgia Legislative Houses on the "Republic Resolution".

Interclub News

Posted by Mitch Clifton on Jun 12, 2018

Information on upcoming Inter-clubs:

Inter-Club to the Villa Rica Kiwanis Club for a noon meeting on Tuesday, June 26 (meeting in Temple on the 26th).

Dr. Kyle Marrero - UWG

Dr. Kyle Marrero narrated a slide presentation detailing the excitement of academics and facilities and upcoming news and events at the University of West Georgia.

photo: Dr. Kyle Marrero, President of the University of West Georgia , and Angie McDaniel, President of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club.

Bill Erickson - Israel

Renaissance Man Bill Erickson provided the program for his Kiwanis Club on Friday, June 1, 2018 at Sunset Hills Country Club. He presented a slide show of his recent trip to Israel.

photo: Bill Erickson and Angie McDaniel

June Milestones

June Birthdays

03 Lok Lew Yan Voon
05 Mike Renfrow
11 Bo Bass
11 Woody Reeves
13 Derick Newton
13 Lacey Robinson
18 Mark Albertus
23 Jim Carter
26 Richard Fiore
29 Mike Washington
30 Shawn Skalin

June Anniversaries

05 Ernest & Doris McClendon
09 Will & Angelika Ozier
10 Jimmy & Linda Tuggle
12 Jake & Julia Stephenson
19 Bill & Marcy Brewer
20 Dusty & Christina Hightower
25 Rick & Sally Tillman
26 Johnny & Alison Tanner
27 Merrill & Nanette Folsom
27 Jared & Melissa Griffis

The Eliminate Project - John Holley

John Holley, Chairman of the Eliminate Project for the Georgia District, gave a progress report to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, May 25, 2018 at Sunset Hills Country Club. Kiwanis International has set a goal to eradicate worldwide Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus (MNT). Fifteen third world countries need help.

The Carrollton Kiwanis Club pledged to qualify as a Bronze Level Club in the project, and is well on the way of meeting the goal. Much work remains to be done on the state level, as only 52 of the 146 Kiwanis Clubs have made a pledge towards the Eliminate Project.

photo: John Holley and Kiwanis President-Elect Terry Langley

Parks and Recreation

Peter Maierhofer and John Layng visited the Kiwanis Club to receive a check from the Kiwanis Foundation. John and the other personnel help make the annual Kiwanis Bowl a success.

photo: Peter Maierhofer, Terry Langley, John Layng

Center for the Arts

Renee Deese visited from Carrollton's Center for the Arts to receive a check from the Kiwanis Foundation.

The city of Carrollton hosts the Kiwanis Art and Music Showcase every February.

Neil Weathington, Showcase Chair, and Renee Deese, Box Office and Service Technician for the Center for the Arts.

Maria Rivadeneira - 9th Grade Villa Rica

Congratulations to Maria Rivadeneira, ninth grade art student at Villa Rica High School. Her watercolor painting titled "Better to Speak" placed second place for ninth grade in the Kiwanis State of Georgia Art Finals held at Lee County High School in Leesburg Georgia on April 28, 2018. The painting won honorable mention in the Carrollton Kiwanis Art show in February and represented the Carrollton Kiwanis Club in the state final juried art show.

photo (L to r) Neil Weathington, Kiwanis Art and Music Showcase Chair; Carl Jordan, Art Teacher, Villa Rica High School; Maria Rivadeneira, ninth grader Villa Rica High School; Dr. Bob Pinckney, Carroll County School Board Member and Kiwanis Lieutenant Governor for Georgia Division 12.

Brandon Shaver, Certified Nurse Anesthetist

Anesthesia -

Brandon Shaver provided the program for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, May 25, 2018 at Sunset Hills Country Club. He is a certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.

Brandon Shaver and Terry Langley

In memory - Linda's granddaughter

The memorial service arrangements for Linda's granddaughter, A’Riyah GraceAnne Bynum, are below.

A'Riyah GraceAnne Bynum; 6 mo.

[October 21, 2017-May 8, 2018]

Service Time

Thursday, May 17, 2018

12 noon - 1 p.m. Friends & Family Viewing

1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Memorial Service

Watkins Funeral Home Carrollton Chapel

602 Newnan Rd.

Carrollton, Ga. 30117

Donations of food and care gifts can be delivered to 114 Sims Street, Carrollton next to the Carroll County Tax/Tag Office (Sims Street Intersects with N. White St.), prior to the home going event.

Lemonade for ELIMINATE

Clever title for fundraiser supporting the Eliminate Project. The OMA kids raised $1,455.37.

Brooke Taylor, Jackson Pike, Griffin Keller, Zavier Greene, Charlie Garrett.

Anna Robinson - Key Club Scholarship

Congratulations to Anna Robinson, Senior at OMA and recipient of the Key Club Scholarship:

John Hinman - Solarize Carrollton

John Hinman provided the program to his Kiwanis Club on Friday, May 11, 2018 at Sunset Hills Country Club.

Solarize Carrollton-Carroll is solar energy bulk-purchasing program that allows homeowners, business, and non-profits in Carrollton to save on the cost of solar - the more that participate, the greater the savings.

photo: Angie McDaniel, Kiwanis President, and John Hinman, representing Solarize Carrollton-Carroll, GA.

Bowdon Charter Members

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Bowdon Charter Members: Front row (left to right) John Stone, Elaine Stone, Pamela Smith, Jan Johnson, Juanita Edwards, Julia Fordham, Terry Langley,Jan Gibbs, Bill Fordham...

Row 2:Dave Smith,Richard Dixon, Dr. Robert Pinckney, Judy Mc Whorter, Keith West....

Bowdon Kiwanis

STEM Scholars

Dr. Mark Albertus, Superintentent of the the Carrollton City Schools, facilitated the program for his Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, May 4, 2018 at Sunset Hills Country Club. He introduced a group of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) students who are involved in Southwire's Engineering Academy (SWEA).

photo: David Brooks, CHS Principal, Angie McDaniel, Kiwanis President, and Dr. Mark Albertus, Superintentent.

Board Meeting - (June 5, 2018)

First Tuesday !

The Board Meeting has been scheduled for 6:00 PM on June 5 at the Tracy Stallings Community Center .

Officers, Board Members, Committee Chairs, and new members needing the blue badge should attend.

First Tuesday, June 5, 2018

May Milestones

Posted by Dr. Bob Claxton on May 01, 2018

May Birthdays

06 Jared Holley

09 Mel Steely

19 Bob Harker

31 Travis Thomaston

May Anniversaries

05 John Hinman & Kathryn Grams

06 Clint & Erin Backstrom

08 Matt & Isabel Miles

12 Robert & Beth Graf

16 Jared & Harriett Holley

19 Travis & CeAndra Thomaston

28 Tommy & Debra Cook

28 Richard & Amy Fiore

29 Bo & Kelly Bass

29 Craig & Julie Williard

Norman Adkins - Southwire

Mr. Norman Adkins spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, April 27, 2018 at Sunset Hills Country Club.

Mr. Adkins has been the President of the Construction Systems & Solutions Group at Southwire Company, LLC since March 2016. Before that, he served as Executive Vice President and President of Electrical Division at Southwire Company, LLC until March 2016 and served as its President of OEM Division for Southwire Company since 2005 and also served as its Senior Vice President. Mr. Adkins holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Virginia Tech. in 1986 and an M.B.A Finance and international business from Stern school.

And the Nominations are Closed !

Posted by randy miller on Apr 23, 2018

The nominating committee (of Joe Bell, Jay Willis, Will Ozier, Jim Collins, and Randy Miller) placed the following names in nomination:

Board of Directors 2017-2019

Javeese Smith

Blair Watkins

Dale Williams

Board of Directors 2018-2020

Dr. Lok

W.H. Smith

Johnny Tanner

The committee thanked the Directors who have finished the two year term:

Bill Erickson

Paul McDaniel

Bob Reeves

Executives:

President Terry Langley

President-Elect Cathy Farley

Vice-President Clint Backstrom

Secretary Jenny Ingram

Treasurer Jeremy Sabo

Foundation Treasurer Joe Bell

Martha Boyce - Women's Shelter

Martha Boyce presented an update on the Women's Emergency Shelter to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, April 20, 2018 at Sunset Hills Country Club.

photo: Martha Boyce and Angie McDaniel, Kiwanis President

Madison Reed - Col. Frank Jones Scholarship

Madison Reed thanked the Kiwanis Club on Friday , April 20, 2018. She is the recipient of the Kiwanis Scholarship given in memory of Col. Frank Jones.

photo: Angie McDaniel, Kiwanis President; Madison Reed; Nichole Fannin, UWG Executive Director of Development

Russell Yarbrough - new member

Russell Yarbrough was inducted into the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, April 13, 2018. Jay Willis conducted that swearing in.

Carrollton City Schools supports Kiwanis Bowl

Dr. Mark Albertus receives a check for the Carrollton City Schools from the Kiwanis Foundation in appreciation for the use of football stadium during the annual Kiwanis Youth Football Bowl.

Judge Dustin Hightower

Judge Dustin Hightower presented a program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, April 13, 2018 at Sunset Hills Country Club. The "Drug Court" program helps to place offenders in better treatment, and the court currently seeks mentors to assist.

Alice's House

Kiwanis President Angie McDaniel supplied the program for the club on April 6, 2018 at Sunset Hills Country Club. She presented an update on the work at Alice's House.

Governor's Rally

Posted by Neil Weathington on Apr 09, 2018

Lt. Governor Bob Pinckney has invited all Kiwanis Clubs in Division 12 to rally around Governor Juanita Edwards:

6:30 PM Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Fairfield Plantation.

InterClub at Fairfield

Posted by Mitch Clifton on Apr 09, 2018

Please e-mail Mitch Clifton if you can attend an InterClub meeting with the Fairfield Club on April 17, 2018.

April Milestones

Posted by Dr. Bob Claxton on Apr 03, 2018

April Birthdays

10 Dan Lewis
11 Blair Fox Watkins
25 Robert Carter

April Anniversaries

01 Lok & Sabrina Lew Yan Voon
02 Luke Lipham & Suzanne Durham
18 Patrick & Nicole Dillon
21 Jeremy & Suzy McCorkel
21 Stuart & Camille Yahm
24 Matt & Melanie Clay

Breakfast Meeting on Good Friday

The Carrollton Kiwanis Club met for breakfast on "Good Friday" - March 30.

The Christian message was brought by "The Real" Will Smith.

UWG Alumni Relations

Denise King-Perdue, Assistant Director of UWG Alumni Relations, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, March 23, 2018 at Sunset Hills Country Club. She gave a preview of the upcoming travel opportunity centering on Florence, Italy. Allyson Bretch, Director of UWG Alumni Giving, spoke about the A-Day campaign planned for October.

Photo: Allyson Bretch, Denise King-Perdue, and Kiwanis Vice-President Cathy Farley

Campus Outreach

Ben Weber - Campus Outreach

Campus Outreach

Ben Weber, Area Director for Campus Outreach at the University of West Georgia and Berry College, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, March 16, 2018 at Sunset Hills Country Club.

Top photo: Ben Weber and Kiwanis President Angie McDaniel

He introduced two leaders: John Hurst (football player) and Drake Childress. (campus tour guide)

March Milestones

Posted by Dr. Bob Claxton on Mar 12, 2018

March Birthdays

04 Nancy Dixon
04 Robert Graf
04 Luke Lipham
06 Sheena Mahomes
06 Jesse Thompson
12 Ashok Kakade
15 Robert Kenimer
16 Jay Willis
24 Ernest McClendon
26 W. H. Smith
28 Dale Williams
31 Jenny Ingram

March Anniversaries

17 Dan & Penny Lewis
19 Lacey & Fran Robinson
20 Wayne Korbi & Amber Smallwood
21 Tim & Shelley Martin
21 Chapman & Andrea Rackaway
24 David & Kay Mecklin
27 Jack & Bonnie Whitman
29 Paul & Angie McDaniel
30 Kenny & Jenny Duke

New Member Orientation

Kiwanians,

First off congratulations on being named a distinguished club. We were able to achieve this because of your service and bringing in new members throughout the year. Terrific job everyone! Now let's do it again this year and please bring a guest to this Friday's meeting.

Also Tuesday night at American Pie is a new member orientation. We will start at 6:30 p.m. & have pizza for dinner so come hungry. If you plan to attend and have not already sent an RSVP please let me know. I look forward to seeing you Tuesday night.

Jay Willis

Ember Bentley - Forestry Foundation

Ember Bentley presented the program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, March 2, 2018 at Sunset Hills Country Club. Formerly a part of Georgia's First Lady's staff, now Mrs. Bentley represents the Georgia Forestry Foundation.

Photo: Ember Bentley and Kiwanis President Angie McDaniel.

Books dedicated in memory of Frank Fidler

The family of Frank Fidler visited and were presented Dr. Seuss books dedicated in memory of Frank and his contribution to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club.

InterClub - Douglas County

Posted by Mitch Clifton on Mar 03, 2018

Our next Inter-Club is scheduled for Friday, March 16 with the Douglas County Kiwanis Club, meeting at noon at the Irish Bred Pub in Douglasville. We need to leave Carrollton by 11:15 am to make this meeting. If you can attend, please contact Mitch Clifton at:
770-832-9431
678-673-7059
mclifton@westga.edu

Reading in Memory of Dr. Seuss

Theodor Seuss Geisel (1904 - 1991) was an American author, political cartoonist, poet, animator, book publisher, and artist, best known for authoring more than 60 children's books under the pen name Doctor Seuss. Dr. Seuss is the ninth-best-selling fiction author of all time (estimated 500 million copies sold.)

Members of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club will blitz the local schools and read to children on the anniversary of the birth of Dr. Seuss on March 2. Books will be given to participating children.

Carrollton's City Station

Kirby Butler presented to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, February 23, 2018 at Sunset Hills Country Club - the master plan of the community center to be known City Station in Carrollton, Georgia.

photo: Shannon Lovelady, Kirby Butler, and Kiwanis President Angie McDaniel.

Pageant at Carrollton Nursing ahd Rehab Center

Mrs. Wilma Riddle was crowned Queen at the Pageant at Carrollton Nursing and Rehab on Thursday, February 22, 2018. Mrs. Wendy Huff won First Runner-up and Mrs. Mila Worthan won Second Runner-up. Dr. Fred Richards served as Master of Ceremonies for the evening. Members of the men's soccer team from Central High School served as escorts along with several members of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club.

Photo: seated Queen Wilma Riddle, First Runner-up Wendy Huff, and Second Runner-Up Mila Worthan. Standing Greta Ayers, Dr. Fred Richards, Janice Fisher, Dr. Luke Lipham, Dale Williams, Neil Weathington, William McJury, Levi Cochran, and Nick Potts.

Latoya Gamble - Heaven in Your Home

Posted on Feb 16, 2018

Latoya Gamble presented a program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, February 16, 2018 at Sunset Hills Country Club. She also brought cupcakes to share with the audience.

Muisc Scholarships

Music Competition

Albert Shin, Senior at Bremen High School, won first place and was awarded a scholarship of five hundred dollars in the music competition for his violin performance of Praeludium and Allegro by Fritz Kreisler. He was accompanied on piano by his younger sister Yujean Shin; in the seventh grade at Bremen. Albert will represent the Carrollton Kiwanis Club in the Georgia (District) finals in Leesburg, Georgia on April 28, 2018.

Justin Shin, Freshman at Bremen High School, won second place and was awarded a scholarship of four hundred dollars in the music competition for his piano performance of Revolutionary Etude, Opus 10, No. 12 by Chopin.

Cameron Applegate, Senior at Temple High School, won third place and was awarded a scholarship of three hundred dollars in the music competition for her unaccompanied flute performance of Ah, vous dirai-je mamam; (variations on a French children’s song) arranged by Charles Henry Nicholson.

Adrian Galbraith, Sophomore at Temple High School, won fourth place and was awarded a scholarship of two hundred dollars in the music competition for his flute performance of Gigue by Jean-Marie Leclair, l’aine (arranged by Georges Barrere). He was accompanied on piano by Elisa Lyle.

Rachel Skinner, Junior at Carrollton High School, won fifth place and was awarded a scholarship of one hundred dollars in the music competition for her soprano performance of Widmung by Robert Schumann. She was accompanied on piano by Brenda Sue Holcombe.

A total of eighteen acts competed for scholarships in the juried music competition at the Carrollton Center for the Arts on Sunday night, February 11, 2018, where a total of $ 1,500 were awarded to high school musicians.

Art Scholarships

Photo: Emily Zuniga, Morgan Collins, Abigal14e Sadler, Christian Mitchell, and Angie McDaniel; Kiwanis President.

Art Competition

Emily Zuniga, Senior at Mt. Zion High School, won “Best in Show” and was awarded five hundred dollars scholarship in the juried art competition for her collage titled “Cat Torn Apart”.

Morgan Collins, Senior at Central High School, won First Place and was awarded four hundred dollars scholarship in the juried art competition for her carving titled “Hard Edges”.

Abigale Sadler, Junior at Central High School, won second place and was awarded three hundred dollars scholarship in the juried art competition for her painting titled “Rise”.

Christian Mitchell, Junior at Villa Rica High School, won third place and was awarded two hundred dollars scholarship in the juried art competition for his oil/acrylic titled “Philophonia”.

Christy Cross, Junior at Mt. Zion High School, won fourth place and was awarded one hundred dollars scholarship in the juried art competition for her ceramic piece titled “A Second Chance”.

A total of 146 entries competed for scholarships in the juried art competition at the Carrollton Center for the Arts on Sunday night, February 11, 2018, where a total of $ 1,500 were awarded to high school artists from the Carrollton Kiwanis Foundation.

Clay Tippens (R) for Governor

Bowdon Kiwanis Club

The next organizational meeting of the Bowdon Kiwanis Club will be at 6:30 PM on February 20 at the "Smokin' Pig" restaurant in Bowdon.

New Member Orientation

The next New Member Orientation will be 6:30 PM on March 13 at the American Pie Pizzaria. Craig Williard will conduct the training.

February Milestones

Posted by Dr, Bob Claxton on Feb 02, 2018

February Birthdays

03 Stuart Yahm
05 Bill Erickson
08 Patrick Dillon
08 Johnny Tanner
19 Cathy Farley
21 Jackie Bridges

February Anniversaries

04 Joe & Patricia Bell
08 Harris & Connie Johnson
18 Terry & Cynthia Langley

Kiwanis Key Leader

Georgia Key Leader

Linda Robles provided the program for her Kiwanis Club on Friday, February 2, 2018 at Sunset Hills Country Club. She is taking on a big job next year and will serve as Georgia District Key Leader Chair.

The Key Leader Weekend is March 23 - 25 for 2018.

Paul McDaniel - Forestry

Paul McDaniel presented the program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, January 26, 2017.

Art and Music Showcase Sponsors

Posted by Neil Weathington on Jan 23, 2018

While the Carrollton Kiwanis Club is accepting applications for entry in the Music Showcase, the Kiwanis Foundation is currently accepting commitments for sponsors of the local show on February 11, 2018.

Sponsor Levels:

$ 500 Producer

$ 250 Award

$ 100 Program

$ 50 Club

$ 25 Benefactor

Please make checks payable to Carrollton Kiwanis Foundation and submit by January 26.

Stuart Yahm

Stuart Yahm provided the program for his Kiwanis Club on Friday, January 19, 2018 at Sunset Hills Country Club.

Stuart and Camille Yahm

Stuat Yahm pictured here with the answer to the question - "why did you move to Georgia?"

New Member Travis Thomaston

Posted by Jenny Ingram on Jan 19, 2018

Welcome new member Travis Thomaston. He grew up in Carrollton and graduate of Carrollton High School.

He has taught, been assistant principal, and now principal - all within Carrollton City Schools. (He is currently the principal of Carrollton Jr High School.)

His sponsor is Dr. Mark Albertus. Past-Presdent Craig Williard conducted the swearing-in ceremony.

photo: Kiwanis President Angie McDaniel, Travis Thompson, Past-President Craig Williard, Secretary Jenny Ingram.

Need it Most

Jwanda Norman presented the program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, January 12, 2017 at Sunset Hills Country Club. Mrs. Norman has a success story to share with the "Circles of West Georgia" organization. She is the owner of the "Need it Most" Household Management Services.

She also invited Christine Howard, Division A Director of the local Toastmasters International.

photo: Jwanda Norman and Christine Howard

Grand Marshall

Mrs. Nellie Duke and our very own Derek Newton (and family) served as Grand Marshalls for Carrollton's Martin Luther King Jr. Parade on Monday, January 15, 2018 .

Here is a photo of the Newtons out riding in Richard's convertible on a comfortable 35 degree fahrenheit day .

Pauline Gagnon - Dean's Signature Series

Pauline Gagnon, the UWG Dean of Arts and Humanities, presented the "Signature Series" to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, January 5, 2018

Photo: Dean Pauline Gagnon and Kiwanis President Angie McDaniel

New Member Induction - Jacqueline Bridges

Welcome Jascqueline Bridges, owner of Elaine's Styles and More - to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club. Membership Chair and Past President Jay Willis conducted the "swearing-in" on Friday, January 5, 2018.

photo: President Angie McDaniel, Jacqueline Bridges, Sponsor Linda Robless, Past-President Jay Willis.

Start the Year with Kiwanis

2018

Get back into the habit !

Ready. Set.

January Milestones

Posted by Dr. Robert Claxton

January Birthdays

07 Clint Backstrom
12 Fred Richards
17 Richard Dixon
17 Jeremy Sabo
19 Jennifer Smith
22 Neil Weathington
23 Chapman Rackaway
26 Tim Martin
26 Rick Sears
27 Terry Langley
27 Linda Robles
29 Andrea Rackaway
30 John Bass
31 Leila Shaver

January Anniversaries

02 Art & Jami Bower
04 Mark & Rebecca Albertus
24 Robert & Cathy Kenimer
29 Bill & Patricia Dees

January Milestones

January Birthdays

07 Clint Backstrom
12 Fred Richards
17 Richard Dixon
17 Jeremy Sabo
19 Jennifer Smith
22 Neil Weathington
23 Chapman Rackaway
26 Tim Martin
26 Rick Sears
27 Terry Langley
27 Linda Robles
29 Andrea Rackaway
30 John Bass

31 Leila Shaver

January Anniversaries

02 Art & Jami Bower
04 Mark & Rebecca Albertus
24 Robert & Cathy Kenimer
29 Bill & Patricia Dees

No meeting on December 29

The Carrollton Kiwanis Club will NOT meet on December 29.

See 'ya next year !

View Photo Albums

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Thanks to Keith May for "professional" Santa photos. Password to this file is "Kiwanis".

Santa Claus is coming to town ?

Jolly Ole St. Nicholas will visit the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on December 15.

Milestones December 2017

Posted by Dr. Bob Claxton on Dec 12, 2017

December Birthdays

07 Tejal Kakade

10 Suzy McCorkel

18 Bob Watkins

19 Tommy Cook

20 Jack Whitman

23 Randy Miller

27 Greg Holcomb

28 Joe Bell

December Anniversaries

12 Bob Harker & Lori Snaith

15 Dwain & Debbie Mathis

15 Dale & Karen Williams

17 Richard & Nancy Dixon

18 Jay Horsley & Candy Rader

21 Derick & Chell Newton

21 Lopez & Adrian Nunn

26 Bill & Mary Erickson

27 Jay & Margaret Louttit

31 Mel & Nancy Steely

Peter Maierhofer - Carrollton Parks and Recreation

Peter Maierhofer presented the program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, December 1, 2017 at Sunset Hills Country Club. His three daughters sacrificed their normal scheduled activities to come support dear ole' dad .

Kiwanis Training - New Member Orientation

Posted by Jay Willis on Nov 21, 2017

Past-President Craig Williard conducted the training session for new members at the American Pie Pizzaria on Tuesday, November 21, 2017.

Photo: Fred Richards, Kim Holland, Kimberly Korobov, Jennifer Smith, Jay Willis, Paul McDaniel, Jesse Thompson, Jared Griffis.

Not shown in photo: Craig Williard and Neil Weathington

Bill Erickson - Travel to Tanzania

Bill Erickson presented the program to his Kiwanis Club on Friday, November 17, 2017 at Sunset Hills Country Club. Mary Erickson traveled with him to Tanzania and provided most of the photographs for the presentation.

UWG Concessions - November 25

Posted by Angie McDaniel on Nov 20, 2017

As you may have heard, the UWG football team won their game Saturday and will now host West Florida this coming Saturday, November 25th.

Kickoff is at 1:00pm so we would need 2 volunteers to arrive at the Stadium at 10:00am to verify inventory counts. The rest of the group would need to arrive by 11:00am so we are ready to serve at 11:30am when the gates open.

Please let me know ASAP if anyone is in town and available to serve. If I do not hear enough response by Tomorrow at (Tuesday) at 5pm, I will have to let the University know that we are not able to man this one.

Thank you all for all you do and sorry for the late notice!

Angie McDaniel

President of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club

Attorney Leila Shaver - Estate Planning

Estate Planning:

Attorney Leila Shaver presented the program to her Kiwanis Club on Friday, November 10, 2017 at Sunset Hills Country Club.

Countdown: Only 345 Days to Kiwanis Bowl

Two Championships were claimed on November 4th.

And,

Seven Championships were decided on Saturday ! And a good time was had by all ?

Lindsey Faircloth - Souchef - Meals

Lindsey Faircloth spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, November 3, 2017 at Sunset Hills Country Club. She operates a business in the space formerly occupied by Bella Coffee. Souchef offers nutritious meals for families on the go.

Lindsey Faircloth and Angie McDaniel

November Milestones

Posted by Dr. Robert Claxton on Nov 01, 2017

November Birthdays

01 Sue Horn Chappell
02 Matt Clay
03 Jim Rowe
09 Adrian Nunn
11 Amber Smallwood
12 David Meckilin
18 Paul Walls
19 Robert Duffee
24 Amy Velasquez

November Anniversaries

02 David & Melanie Lambert
12 Randy & Jane Miller
15 Greg & Amber Dishman
18 McGoo & Susan Deese
29 Jim & Robin Collins

Renet Jones - Townsend Center

Renet Jones presented the program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, October 27, 2017 at Sunset Hills Country Club. Mrs. Jones is the Business Services Manager at the Townsend Center on the campus of the University of West Georgai.

photo: Renet Jones and Terry Langley

New Member - Dr. Chapman Rackaway

Dr. Chapman Rackaway, Chairman of the UWG Political Science Department, joined the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, October 20, 2017. He is sponsored by Dr. Amber Smallwood. Craig Williard conducted the "swearing in"

T-Shirts for Bo Baker

Dale Williams enlisted the help of Vanna White to show the T-Shirts sold for charity for youngster Bo Baker. Bo is the 18 month old son of Kevin and Dana Baker. Bo was born with auto-immune deficiencies and must make regular trips to Washington DC for treatments. A golf tournament was held and t-shirts were sold to raise money to help with the family expenses. See Dale Williams for more information.

eCore at UWG

Randy Blackmon and Karen Lingrell presented the program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, October 20, 2017. Blackmon is the eCore Senior Enrollment Manager, and is responsible for enrollment services serving dual enrollment, home-schooled, military, adult learners, and traditional students. He also works with eCore and eMajor administrative teams to foster collaborative solutions across Georgia's education institutions.

Karen serves University System of Georgia's eCore and eMajor as Associate Director for Collaborative Programs on the partnerships and enrollment team.

photo: Randy Blackmon, Karen Lingrell, and Kiwanis President Angie McDaniel.

Leslie Davis - Circles of West Georgia

Leslie Davis, Coordinator of Circles of West Georgia, spoke to the Carrollton Kwianis Club on Friday 13, 20917 at Sunset Hills Country Club.

The Key Club at Central High School

Jarred Griffis,Central High School Principal, receives a check from the Kiwanis Foundation for the Key Club at Central High School.

New Members October 2017

Four new members were inducted into the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, October 6, 2017 at Sunset Hills Country Club:

From Left: Art Bower, sponsored by Lacey Robinson, Leila Shaver, sponsored by Derick Newton and Richard Dixon, Jennifer Smith, sponsored by Cathy Farley, and Johnny Tanner, sponsored by Jim Collins and Jack Whitman.

New Officers

Jay Willis (Past-President), Cathy Farley (V.P.), Angie McDaniel (President), Jenny Ingram(Secretary), Jeremy Sabo (Treasurer), Joe Bell (Foundation Treasurer. Not available for photo: Terry Langley (President-Elect)

October Milestones

October Birthdays

06 Brian Smith
15 Angie McDaniel
16 Tim Warren
18 Georgia Carter
23 Dusty Hightower
27 Kenny Duke
30 Rick Tillman

October Anniversaries

01 Carlos & Linda Robles
06 Paul m& Angie McDaniel
10 Mike & Missy Dugan
15 Robert & Georgia Carter
21 Mike & Renee Renfrow

UWG Concessions - Oct 7, 2017

Football kick-off at 2:00 p.m.

We need help with set-up beginning at 11:00 a.m.

Contact Angie McDaniel.

The Walter Zeller Fellowship

Posted by Neil Weathington on Sep 27, 2017

Four Carrollton Kiwanians were inducted into the Kiwanis Walter Zeller Fellowship: Cathy Farley, Jeremy Sabo, Bob Reeves, and Tim Warren.

Contributions are made to Project Eliminate and deserving Kiwanians are recognized and inducted into the Walter Zeller Fellowship,

Get the rest of the story from Kiwanis International !

(And forgive us when we can't resist calling the honorees , wait for it, "Zeller Fellers" ?)

George F Hixson Fellowship

Jay Willis and Linda Robles were inducted into the Kiwanis Hixson Fellowship on Friday, September 29, 2017 at Sunset Hill Country Club.

The George F Hixson Fellowship

Frank Fidler (1921-2017)

It is with sadness that we announce the death of Frank Fidler.

He was born on Columbus Day (October 12, 1921) and served as President of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club during 1962-1963.

The family will receive visitors Friday evening from 5 p.m until 7:00 p.m at Almon Funeral Home in Carrollton.

Frank's family requests that members of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club serve a honorary pallbearers and meet at the Carrollton Presbyterian Church at 10:40 on Saturday, September 16, 2017.

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Dr. Lok

Dr. Lok provided the program for his Kiwanis Club on Friday, September 8, 2017.

State Senator Mike Dugan

State Senator Mike Dugan spoke to his Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, September 1, 2017 at Sunset Hills Country Club.

Kiwanis District Convention

The Georgia Kiwanis District Convention began with a trip to the Atlanta Braves game on Friday, August 25, 2017 .

The delegate session was held Saturday morning with Jay Willis, Angie McDaniel, and Cathy Farley as assigned voting delegates from the Carrollton Kiwanis Club. Also serving as delegates were Joe Bell, Past Lieutenant Governor, and Richard Dixon, Past Governor.

Not shown in this group photo: Jay Willis and Georgia Carter.

Mentoring Program

Derick Newton represents the Mentoring Program and receives a check from the Carrollton Kiwanis Foundation.

It's a Boy

Congratulations to Tejal and Neal Shah:

Nayal Neal Shah was born August 18, 2017

Ferst Foundation

Karen Hartley of the Ferst Foundation spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, August 18, 2017 at Sunset Hills Country Club. The Carrollton Kiwanis Foundation has entered into a sponsorship partnership with the Ferst Foundation to help place books in hands of students.

photo: Kiwanis President Jay Willis presents the coveted Kiwanis mug to Ferst Foundation representative Karen Hartley

Friends of the Library

Mary Jane Davis, President of the Friends of the Library, and Kiwanian Bill Dees, who serves on the board of Friends of the Library, receive a check from Kiwanis President Jay Willis.

Heard County Kiwanis Club

Here we grow again.

The Heard County Kiwanis Club was chartered on Thursday night, August 10, 2017 at Heard County High School in Franklin Georgia.

Georgia Kiwanis Governor Carol Wisdom presented the charter to the new club officers. About sixty interested Kiwanians attended the ceremony and enjoyed a meal prepared by the Heard County High School Culinary Class.

Charter Members with Governor Carol Wisdom and Past Governor Richard Dixon.

photo: Carol Wisdom, President Dawn Cook, VP Greg Holcombe, Secretary Tonnie Adams, and Treasurer Kim Harper.

Steve Daniel - West Georgia Technical College

Steve Daniel, President of West Georgia Technical College, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, August 11, 2017 at Sunset Hills Country Club.

photo: Steve Daniel and Jay Willis

Friends of the Library

Coach Dean

Coach David Dean spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, August 4, 2017 at Sunset Hills Country Club.

Photo: UWG Football Coach Dean and Kiwanis President Jay Willis

August Milestones

August Birthdays

06 JaVeese Smith
10 Ashley Hulsey
19 Mike Dugan
29 Jake Stephenson
30 Ray Kathe

August Anniversaries

02 Emmanuel & Hope Udombon
06 Tim & Karen Warren
10 Woody & Angela Reeves
12 Jeremy & Janet Sabo
13 John & Emily Bass
14 JaVeese & Tomeka Smith
20 Dick & Susan Ingle
22 Tim & Sandra Kilgore
24 Jim & Olivia Russell

Tim Martin - CEMC

Tim Martin spoke to his Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, July 28, 2017. He presented gifts of a Yeti cup and EMC umbrella to the members who scored best on a quiz of EMC facts and trivia. Tm Martin served as President of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club for the 2004-2005 term.

photo: Tim Martin and Jay Willis

SLP

The Carrollton Kiwanis Club honored several dedicated teachers who help supervise the Kiwanis organizations in their schools:

Daniel Jackson - Carroll County Chamber of Commerce

Daniel Jackson presented the "Good News" of good things happening in and around Carroll County. He was guest speaker for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, July 21, 2017 at Sunset Hills Country Club.

photo: Daniel Jackson and Jay Willis

Kiwanis 5K Run

Thanks to all the volunteers who made this event successful.

View photo album

Carrollton City Schools

The Carrollton Kiwanis Foundation presents a check to Carrollton City Schools from proceeds from the Kiwanis Youth Football bowl and appreciation for use of facilites.

photo: Kiwanis President Jay Willis presents check to Carrollton City Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Albertus,

Cathy Robinson - Mentoring

Cathy Robinson spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, July 14, 2017 at Sunset Hills Country Club.

Mentoring

photo: Cathy Robinson and Jay Willis

Dixon

Dana Reeve - El Camino de Santiago

Dana Reeve spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, July 7, 2017 at Sunset Hills Country Club. She presented a slide show of her experiences walking the El Camino de Santiago; in 2015 with her daughter and this year with her husband; Dr. Tee Reeve.

July Milestones

July Birthdays

02 Dick Ingle

03 Will Ozier

05 John Hinman

07 Dwain Mathis

10 Mel Lambert

10 Candy Rader

11 Greg Dishman

14 Jimmy Tuggle

18 Bob Claxton

20 Mitch Clifton

21 Jared Griffis

21 Matt Miles

24 Harris Johnson

25 Jim Collins

31 Merrill Folsom

July Anniversaries

01 Neil & Lynn Weathington

05 Fred & Anne Richards

10 Rick & Cindy Sears

26 Adolfo & Amy Velasquez

28 Jim & Diane Rowe

30 Bob Harker & Lori Smith

Dr. Bob Powell

The Moon's umbral (darkest) shadow will cross the continental United States on August 21, 2017, creating a coast-to-coast total solar eclipse visible to millions. This is one celestial event that people will be talking about for years to come. Carroll County will be in the path of the partial eclipse, and UWG is providing safety glasses to observe the eclipse to every student in the County thanks to a grant awarded.

Dr. Powell narrated a slide show to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, June 30, 2017 at Sunset Hills County Club. Dr. Powell will travel to South Carolina to study the effects of the total eclipse.

photo: UWG Astronomer Dr. Bob Powell and Kiwanis President-Elect Angie McDaniel

Something fishy about Kiwanis President

Kiwanis President Jay Willis enjoyed an adventure with a fly-in fishing trip in Canada.

Marty Smith

Marty Smith spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, June 23, 2017 at Sunset Hills Country Club. The Chairman introduced Leamon Stephens, Carroll County's Finance Director, who presented highlights of the budget process of Carroll County.

photo: Leamon Stephens, Marty Smith, and Kiwanis President-Elect Angie McDaniel

Greg Holcomb

Greg Holcomb exchanged his temporary gold badge for the blue badge on Friday, June 23.

photo: Angie McDaniel, Terry Langley, and Greg Holcomb

Lynn Westmoreland

Lynn Westmoreland spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, June 16, 2017 at Sunset Hills Country Club. He recently retired from the US Congress after having served from 2005 to 2017.

photo: Lynn Westmoreland and Kiwanis President Jay Willis

Ricky Stilley - photography

Ricky Stilley spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, June 9, 2017 at Sunset Hills Country Club. He showed a presentation of various photographs that had been submitted for awards.

photo: Ricky Stilley and Kiwanis President Jay Willis

Post Memorial Day - Dr, Bob Reeves

Dr. Bob Reeves spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on June 2, 2017 at Sunset Hills County Club. He played a recording of a pilot who had been shot down during WWII. He also introduced Don Levans who spoke about the Veteran's Memorial Park in Carrollton.

photo: Dr. Bob Reeves and Kiwanis President Jay Willis

photo: Don Levans speaks to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club.

June Milestones

Posted by Dr. Robert Claxton on May 30, 2017

June Birthdays

03 Lew Yan Voon Lok
05 Mike Renfrow
11 Bo Bass
11 Woody Reeves
13 Derick Newton
13 Lacey Robinson
14 Margaret Louttit
17 Hope Udombon
18 Mark Albertus
23 Jim Carter
26 Richard Fiore
29 Mike Washington
30 Shawn Skalin

June Anniversaries

03 Kenny & Bretha Bryan
05 Ernest & Doris McClendon
09 Will & Angelika Ozier
10 Jimmy & Linda Tuggle
12 Jake & Julia Stephenson
19 Bill & Marcy Brewer
20 Dusty & Christina Hightower
25 Rick & Sally Tillman
27 Merrill & Nannette Folsom
27 Jared & Melissa Griffis

Teen IMPROV

Tommy Futch from Atlanta's "Laughing Matters" led the Teen Improv Group through some exercises for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, May 26, 2017 at Sunset Hills Country Club.

Tommy Futch - Teen Improv

Jay Willis presents the coveted Kiwanis Mug to Tommy Futch in appreciation for the program on May 26. The Carrollton Kiwanis Foundation also supports the Cultural Arts Center in appreciation for the benefit to the youth in the community.

Pageant at Pine Knoll

Dr. Fred Richards served as Master of Ceremonies for the Pageant at Pine Knoll Nursing and Rehab on Thursday, May 18, 2017.

Escorts: Neil Weathington, Dr. Fred Richards, Blair Lipham, Dr. Luke Lipham, and Jim Carter.

Communities in Schools

Cynthia Langley presented a program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, May 19, 2017 at Sunset Hills County Club.

The "Communities in Schools" program assists "at risk" students .

OMA Kids - Lemonade for ELIMINATE

The Oak Mountain Academy K-Kids raised $ 1,431.24 for the project Eliminate by being sponored to drink "lots of" lemonade. Kiwanis International's Eliminate Project is targeting the elimination of maternal and neonatal tetanus around the world.

photo: Izzy Fortner, Tyler Ou, Sophia Randolph, Jay Willis, Brandon Bain, Juliana (Autumn) Giebeig, Linda Robles, Lauryn Glass. Also attending but not shown in the photo: sponsoring teachers Sue Nolen, Michelle Alexander and Susie Hobbs.

Officers:

President - Autumn Giebeig

VP - Brandon Bain

Secretary - Izzie Fortner

Sgt. at Arms - Tyler Ou and Sophia Randolph

Linda Robles - Kiwanis Sponsored Programs

Linda Robles provided the program for her Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, May 12, 2017 at Sunset Hills Country Club. Linda coordinates sponsored programs and is Georgia District Chair for the Key Leader Program.

photo: Linda Robles and Jay Willis

McKinley

McKinley Shunn visited to say "Thanks!" to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club for the recent scholarship. This helped her finish UWG in three years !

The Golden Spatula Award

Kiwanian Greg Holcomb was presented the "Golden Spatula" award for his leadership in the annual Spring Fling Cookout for the Council for the Aging. He and Federal Marshall Jeff May have done an excellent job again of cooking all the burgers for the senior citizens.

Kiwanis shuttled the burgers from the pavilion to the Gym and about 400 people were fed.

Thanks to Central High School

Central High Principal Jarred Griffis receives a check from the Carrollton Kiwanis Foundation. The Kiwanis Foundation shares proceeds of the annual Kiwanis Football Bowl with supporting schools.

Joe Garrett

Local writer and financial high roller Joe Garrett spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, May 5, 2017 at Sunset Hills Country Club.

Joe's new book is in print: Easy to Love: Southern Stories from the Heart.

Help Wanted - Cooks, Servers, Gophers

The Kiwanis Club will be asked to cook about 800 hamburgers for senior citizens attending the event at East Carroll Rec Center on May the Fourth (be with you). [Star Wars Fans can't help it ?]

Willing Kiwanians should appear at the East Carroll Rec Center around 9 AM on May the 4th. Just find and follow the smoke signals.

In 2016, there was a rumor perpetuated that the Federal Marshall Service and Carroll County Deputies were better cooks than Kiwanis amateurs ?

(thanks to Jeff May and Greg Holcomb for organizing !)

Cookout for Council for the Aging

May the Fourth Be With You !

Dr. Richard Ingle - Travels to India

Dr. Richard Ingle provided the program for the Kiwanis meeting on April 28, 2017 at Sunset Hills Countrty Club. He reported on his last trip to India.

Stoke - Clot Buster

Posted on Apr 26, 2017

Thanks for all the prayers and visits and calls.

The Program that Joe Bradley recently presented on stroke treatment came to life for me on Tuesday, April 18. When my symptons started, I was in the presence of some first responder fire fighters. They called 911, and I was at the Tanner ER within the 30 minute window to be given the "clot buster" treatment.

Thanks friends,

Neil Weathington

770-328-3168

The Doula

Chelsea Church spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, April 24.

She is a "Proud Doula" and assists mothers during pregancy, during the birth process, and after the child is born.

Chelsea Church, Country Club employee extraordinaire and proud Doula.

Dr. Mel Steely

FYI -

Dr. Mel Steely, who had been vacationing in the Dixie Street Bed and Breakfast, is now (not necessarily) enjoying "R and R" at "The Oaks" in Carrollton. Please keep Mel in your prayers.

Breakfast Meeting on Good Friday

The Carrollton Kiwanis Club met for breakfast on Good Friday, April 14, 2017 at 7:30AM.

Shannon Lovelady, Minister at Southern Hills Christian Church brought the message.

Thanks to UWG Circle-K

A special thanks goes out to the University of West Georgia Circle-K Kiwanis Club.

Photo: Kiwanis President Jay Willis presents a check to Tiarra Murphy from the Carrollton Kiwanis Foundation in appreciation and recognition for the help provided in the annual Kiwanis Football Bowl and in manning the Concession Stand at UWG Football games.

Bob Herriot - Normandy

Bob Herriot presented a program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday April 7, 2017 at Sunset Hills County Club. He spoke of his travels to Normandy and gave a review of the D-Day invasion and military stategies that led to allied victory.

Rhubarb Jones

Kiwanian Warren "Rhubarb" Jones (1951 - 2017)

Obituary

photo: Lynn Weathington and International Convention Chair Ellen Springer pose with Rhubarb Jones in Columbus.

Nominations

Officers:

President Angie McDaniel

President-Elect Terry Langley

Vice President Cathy Farley

Directors:

2016-2018

Bill Erickson

Paul McDaniel

Bob Reeves

2017-2019

Blair Fox

Javeese Smith

Dale Williams

Gangs in Carroll County

Sheriff Deputies Steve Stahler and Mike Wilson presented a program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club at Sunset Hills Country Club on Friday March 31. 2107. Stahler and Wilson have recently returned from a special school in Chicago for investigating gangs.

Gang violence has entered Carroll County - and law enforcement agencies are being proactive in protecting law abiding citizens.

April Milestones

Posted by Dr. Robert Claxton on Apr 03, 2017

April Birthdays

08   Scotty Burkes
10   Dan Lewis
11   Blair Fox
25   Robert Carter

April Anniversaries

01   Lew Yan Voor & Sabrina Lok
02   Luke Lipham & Suzanne Durham
18   Patrick & Nicole Dillon
21   Jeremy & Suzy McCorkel
21   Stuart & Camille Yahm
24   Matt & Melanie Clay

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Georgia Kiwanis Key Leader

Thanks to our very own Linda Robles for her efforts in a successful Key Leader Weekend.

High School Students from all over the State of Georgia were taught leadership at the FFA/FCCLA Center; 720 FFA-FHA Camp Rd, Covington, GA 30014 from Friday, March 24 through Sunday, March 26.

More to Come ! Stay Tuned !

Lt. Col Mike Washington - AF JROTC

Lt. Col. Mike Washington led the Air Force Junior ROTC cadets in a program for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, March 24, 2017 at Sunset Hills Country Club.

Emergency 911

Call taker: "Emergency 911 , do you have an emergency?"

Kiwanian: "Where's lunch?"

The new Carroll County 911 Center and Emergency management center opened its doors for tour and lunch for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, March 17.

Trish Orr spoke to the club on 911 operations (club members asked about the most stupid calls handled by the center) and Tim Padgett elaborated on the room used for emergency briefings. Lunch was provided by Josh McCorsley.

Bob Reeves invited all to the Irish Pub to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, and absolutely none of these events had anything to do with the anniversary celebration or Dan and Penny Lewis which occurs every March 17.

MOVED !

So you're the absent minded Kiwanian and you walk into the Sunset Hills Country Club , only to find the room empty and you're the only one in attendance. You double check your calender - confirming that the day is Friday - and faithfully eliminate the possibility that the rapture has left you behind - then you remember --

Kiwanis is meeting at the new E911 Center - behind the Ag Center.

Lunch and a tour.

The March of Dimes - Carla Starling

Carla Starling visited from LaGrange to share a program with the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, March 10, 2017 at Sunset Hills Country Club. The quest to treat infantile paralysis and other diseases was originated by President Franklin D Rosevelt and finds it origins in Meriweather County Georgia. The US Dime bears FDR's image and is the appropriate symbol of the fundraiser.

(photo: Carla Starling and Kiwanis President Jay Willis)

New Member - Dr. Michael Crafton

Dr. Michael Crafton was inducted into the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, March 3, 2017. He is sponsored by Dr. Fred Richards and Dr. Richard Fiore.

Tami Meeks - Air Med Care

Tammy Meeks, Local Membership Sales Manager with Air Med Care Network spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on March 3, 2017 at Sunset Hills Country Club,.

photo: Tami Meeks and Kiwanis President Jay Willis

March Milestones

Posted by Dr. Bob Claxton on Mar 01, 2017

March Birthdays

04   Nancy Dixon

04   Robert Graf

04   Luke Lipham

12   Ashok Kakade

15   Robert Kenimer

16   Jay Willis

24   Lori Gonzalez

24   Ernest McClendon

28   Dale Williams

31   Jenny Ingram

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Golden-K Pancake Breakfast

Make sure to report your attendance to Jenny if you attended the Pancake Breakfast. It appears that some members supported the event but failed to sign-in for InterClub credit.

The Episcotrailians

The three amigo hiking enthusiasts provided the program for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, February 24, 2017 at Sunset Hills Country Club. Bob Graf, Lacey Robinson, and Craig Williard spoke about the hiking experiences of the group of guys who enjoy the "outdoors'.

Joe Chesnut - West Metro Drug Task Force

Joe Chesnut spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, February 17 at Sunset Hills Country Club. He heads the West Metro Drug Task Force, a coordinated effort from several agencies. The Task Force is headquartered in the old Martin and Hightower building on West Center Street - across from the Carrollton Police and Fire Departments.

photo: Joe Chesnut and Kiwanis President Jay Willis

Music Scholarship Winners 2017

Posted by Neil Weathington on Feb 12, 2017

Thanks to a grant from the Carroll EMC Roundup, and other generous sponsors, a total of $ 3,000 in scholarships was awarded at the Carrollton Kiwanis Art and Music Showcase on Sunday, February 12, 2017. The showcase was held at the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center.

Art Winners 2017

Posted by Neil Weathington on Feb 12, 2017

The Carrollton Kiwanis Foundation awarded a total of $ 3,000 in scholarships at the Cultural Arts Center on Sunday, February 12, 2017.

The Art Scholarship Winners

Emergency Management

Tim Padgett - Director of Carroll County's Emergency Management Team - spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, February 10, 2017 at Sunset Hills Country Club.

photo: Tim Padgett, Amy Goolsby, and Kiwanis President Jay Willis

February Milestones

Posted by Dr. Robert Claxton on Feb 07, 2017

February Birthdays

03 Stuart Yahm

05 Bill Erickson

08 Patrick Dillon

19 Cathy Farley

Rita Miller - Alzheimers

Rita Miller spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, February 3, 2017 AT Sunset Hills Country Club. She updated the Club on the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimers.

Photo: Rita Miller and Kiwanis President Jay Willis

Tanner Stoke Center

Joe Bradley spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, January 27 at Sunset Hills Country Club. Mr. Bradley is the nurse in charge of the Tanner Stroke Center, and he updated the club on urgent care for stroke victims.

photo: Joe Bradley and Kiwanis President Jay Willis

Dr. Albertus - Carrollton City Schools

Dr. Mark Albertus spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday , January 20, 2017 at Sunset Hills Country Club. He presented artist rendering of the new three story wing that will soon become the front side of Carrollton High School.

photo: Dr. Mark Albertus and Kiwanis President Jay Willis.

New Members

Dr. Mark Albertus was inducted into the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, January 20, 2017 at Sunset Hills Country Club. Membership Chair Craig Williard administered the ceremony and sponsor Dale Williams provided reference and introduction.

Dr. Lok exchanged the temporary gold badge with the permanent blue badge. He completed the four steps to earn the blue badge:

Training, Service Project, Board Meeting, Interclub.

David Pippin - Guitar

The Carrollton Kiwanis Club was treated with the musical talents of David Pippin on Friday, January 13, 2017 at Sunset Hills Country Club.

Mt. Zion K-Kids Service Project

Linda Robles and Fred and Anne Richards assisted 13 Mt. Zion K-Kids in an early morning December project. The K-Kids offered hot coffee to parents in cars that were in line delivering students to school in the morning.

Sheriff Terry Langley

Sheriff Terry Langley presented a program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, January 6, 2017 at Sunset Hills Country Club.

January Milestones

Posted by Dr. Robert Claxton on Jan 01, 2017

January Birthdays

07 Clint Backstrom

12 Fred Richards

17 Richard Dixon

17 Jeremy Sabo

22 Neil Weathington

26 Tim Martin

26 Rick Sears

27 Terry Langley

27 Linda Robles

30 John Bass

31 McGoo Deese

Santa and the kids !

The annual kid's program with Santa will be Friday, December 16, 2016 at Sunset Hills Country Club.

So that we get an accurate count, please make sure to confirm with Amber Smallwood if you will be attending, and confirm if you will have a child accompanying you to the meeting.

Photo: Oak Mountain singers from one year ago.

Stages of Life

Kiwanis Christmas Party

A night of merriment and music:

A good time was had by all !

Click here ! [Editor's note: The "Click here" works if you're on Facebook. I'm not sure where this takes you if you are not currently enrolled in Facebook. Would Kiwanians who are not on Facebook please click (there) on the blue command and send an e-mail to neil_weathington@bellsouth.net describing the results. Then I'll know. ]

Regardless - both photo albums are listed in a box on the left side of this edition. Find the two albums listed under Matthew Clay's cleverly designed Kiwanis Emblem with the red Christmas bow.

Controlling Forest Fires

Posted on Dec 01, 2016

Paul McDaniel spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, December 2, at Sunset Hills Country Club. Paul shared a slideshow of his recent trips out west and in the Appalachian Mountains with the teams from the Department of Natural Resources to control forest fires.

December Milestones

Posted by Dr. Bob Claxton on Nov 30, 2016

December Birthdays

06 Mark Woelzlein

07 Tejal Kakde

10 Suzy McCorkel

18 Bob Watkins

19 Tommy Cook

20 Jack Whitman

23 Randy Miller

27 Greg Holcomb

28 Joe Bell

Bill Erikson - History of Islam

photo: Bill Erickson and Jay Willis

Bill Erickson has traveled the world and demonstrated a remarkable memory of the world geography and politics that are backgrounds for the history of Islam. He spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, November 18, 2016 at Sunset Hills Country Club.

Javese Smith - Kiwanis Bowl MVP

Javeese Smith was named MVP of Kiwanis Bowl 2016. He worked various functions in every event from beginning to the end.

Kiwanis President Jay Willis presents MVP award to Javeese Smith.

Club Raffle News

Posted by Jim Carter on Nov 18, 2016

Mel Steely seals the deal. Nets $1,782.

Words to Honor Kyle Marrero

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Nov 10, 2016

Knowing Dr. Marrero, Leader of the Wolf Pack, would be here to deliver a presentation, I was moved by the Muse to write some words to honor the occasion:

In a loincloth or a kilt,

or in a cap and gown,

He's the life of the party,

the Toast of the Town !

Need scholarship money ?

Call on Marrero.

For he just loves

asking for and getting that dinero.

Kyle's playful and naughty,

a cure for our chagrin.

He can surely charm an audience,

with his cheshire cat grin.

He's a singer on stage,

Not just in the shower.

Also known to shatter glass

with his operatic power.

Jane says Kyle's perfect

in his boyish, imperfect way.

She's loved him since he proposed,

dressed as a cop, sing YMCA.

But I say Kyle's not perfect

He's committed one great sin.

He didn't join our Kiwanis Club

When we invited him in.

Still, he's here with us now.

Let's forgive him and with open arms,

Welcome him to move and inspire us,

With his message and his charm.

Go West ! Go Wolves !

Dr. Fred Richards

November 11, 2016

photo: Dr. Kyle Marrero and Kiwanis President-Elect Angie McDaniel.

Dr. Marrero; UWG President; spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, November 11, 2016 at Sunset Hills Country Club.

Popular Lectures on 2016 Nobel Prizes

Posted by Dr. Lok on Nov 07, 2016

Kiwanis Bowl Raffle

Posted by Paul McDaniel on Nov 07, 2016

And the winners are :

$1,000-Shawn Skalin

Sit N Sleep Recliner- Shane Lassete

Fox Hall Sporting Clays- Greg Holcomb

Indulge Spa Package - Corey Lanier

Sunset Hills Golf- Angie McDaniel

United Community Bank $200- Jolie Miller

Bank Of North GA $100- Lacey Robinson

Here comes the Judge !

Superior Court Judge Dustin Hightower spoke to his

Carrollton Kiwanis Club on October 28 at Sunset Hills

Country Club on his experiences as a young Judge .

The Kiwanis Bowl 2016

Newsletter Banner: the best of the best: The Carrollton Trojans won the division 12A Championship .

Thanks to the many Kiwanians and friends who worked to make Kiwanis Bowl 2016 a Success.

On Saturday October 29,

Six games were played at Carrollton High School, and five games were played at Central High School.

On Tuesday, November 1,

Two games are played at each of four venues to narrow the tournament brackets down to final championships.

On Saturday, November 5, final championship games were held at the Carroll County Recreation Field and at Central High School.

Mitch Gray - Sports Memories

Mitch Gray provided anecdotes of favorite sports moments as he spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, October 28 in the upper level pressbox of the UWG Football Stadium. The theme of Friday's program was the Kiwanis Youth Football Bowl Kick-Off.

Sheriff's Office Sponsors Kiwanis Youth Football Bowl

Sheriff Terry Langley presents a check for $ 5,000 to Kiwanis President Jay Willis at the annual Kiwanis Bowl Kick-Off. The Kick-off was held in the pressbox at the UWG Stadium.

November Milestones

Posted by Dr. Bob Claxton on Oct 31, 2016

November Birthdays:

01 Sue Horn Chappell
02 Matt Clay
03 Jim Rowe
09 Adrian Nunn
11 Amber Smallwood
12 David Mecklin
18 Paul Walls
19 Robert Duffee
24 Amy Velasquez

Friday Meeting at the UWG Football Stadium

So you arrive at the Country Club and notice that there are not many cars in the parking lot. You walk into the room where the Kiwanis Club meets - but it is empty and dark. You double check your calendar - yes - it's Friday. You hopefully eliminate the rapture and the possibility that you're left behind [forever] ?

Then you realize,

They are all at the UWG Stadium.

Friday's program will emphasize the Kiwanis Youth Football Bowl and its Kick-off.

Mitch Gray will the the special speaker.

We'll see you at the Pressbox.

New Zealand - Bob Reeves

Bob Reeves provided a program for his Kiwanis Club on Friday, October 21, 2016 at Sunset Hills Country Club, and shared photos of his recent adventure to New Zeland.

New Member - Dr. Lok

Dr. Lok

Craig Williard, Membership Chair and Past-President, Dr. Lok, Dr. Ingle

Bio: Dr Lok

President Willis

Jay Willis, President of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club, gave the "State of the Club" address on Friday, October 14, 2016. Jay is obviously "fired up" about Kiwanis following his trip to Toronto Canada and after attending the Kiwanis International Convention.

Craig Williard - Immediate Past-President

Thanks Craig for a Great Kiwanis Year !

Jay Willis congratulates Craig Williard on a fine job as Kiwanis President.

Dr. Crews - Moore's Bridge

Dr. Jack Crews presented the program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, October 7, 2016 at Sunset Hills Country Club. Dr. Crews is a member of the Carroll County Historical Society and reported on the current Moore's Bridge Park being developed by Carroll County Parks, and research on self trained engineer and bridge designer Horace King.

photo: Dr. Jack Crews and Kiwanis President Jay Willis.

New Officers: 2016 - 2017

The Kiwanis year runs from Oct 1 through Sept 30.

Welcome the New Slate of Officers :

Lt. Gov. Bob Uglum conducting the swearing in .

October Milestones

Posted by Dr. Robert Claxton on Oct 02, 2016

October Birthdays

06 Brian Smith
12 Frank Fidler (his 96th)
15 Angie McDaniel
16 Tim Warren
18 Georgia Carter
23 Dusty Hightower
27 Kenny Duke
30 Rick Tillman

Will Ozier - Hixson Fellowship 2016

Will Ozier was inducted into the Hixson Fellowship on Friday, September 23, 2016 at Sunset Hills Country Club.

Beyond the Front Porch

Kascia Lipford provided the program for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, September 16, 2016 at Sunset Hills Country Club.

The "Beyond the Front Porch" program provides field trips for underprivileged students.

Jerry Stober - climate Change

Jerry Stober presented the program on "Climate Change"to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, September 09, 2016 at Sunset Hills Country Club.

photo: Jerry Stober, Craig Williard

Quasquicentennial - Horton's Books

Here is the information on the Quasquicentennial 12.5 race, fun run, and Story Walk for the Clubrunner. Call me if you have any questions. Please encourage volunteers. Thanks,

Gymnastics

Melissa Payne provided the program for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, August 26, 2016 at Sunset Hills Country Club.

Grandpa Tim Kilgore

Congratulations to Tim and Sandra Kilgore: New Grandparents

Introducing Gabriel Antonio Uricoechea - born Tuesday, August 23, 2016.

Jim Beck - Arson and the stroll down memory lane

Jim Beck's topic was Arson and insurance in Georgia. He enjoyed stolling down memory lane with memories of the Jaycees in Carrollton, working for Woodfin Cole at Carroll Realty, operating a telemarketing business from his residence hall while the authorities assumed he was a "bookie".

Currently the Georgia Underwriting Association insures high risk and difficult to insure homes.

Koncessions Tonight !

All Hands On Deck !

President Craig needs volunteers tonight to assist with the Concession Stand at the UWG Stadium !

Quoteth Maynard G. Krebbs: " WERK ?!"

District Convention

The Carrollton Kiwanis Club served as host club for the 2016 District Convention at Callaway Gardens.

Cody Bentley to run in Marine Corps Marathon

Posted by Cody Bentley on Aug 09, 2016

Good morning everyone,

I’m proud to share with you that I will be running the Marine Corps Marathon October 30^th, in support of the Semper Fi Fund Charity. The Semper Fi Fund provides immediate financial assistance and lifetime support to post 9/11 wounded, critically ill and injured members of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, and their families, ensuring that they have the resources they need during their recovery and transition back to their communities.

If you are interested in supporting this great charity and helping me hit my fundraising goal, please visit https://runsignup.com/runningwithapurpose or share it with your friends who might be interested in running as well. I greatly appreciate any and all assistance you would be able to provide.

P.S. For those interested, the goal is 3:45!

Respectfully,

Cody

No Meeting on August 12

The Georgia District Convention will be this weekend at Callaway Gardens. About thirty of our members will be attending ! (Support your local Governor ?).

There will be NO meeting in Carrollton on August 12.

Printed Specialties Inc

Greg Smith and Elliott Hall provided the program for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, July 29, 2016. Greg is owner of Printed Specialties and Elliott Hall is Manager of the Brewery Division.

Printed Specialties Inc. has purchased the old Thomason Printing Building on Columbia Drive where infrastructure allows for beer production.

August Milestones

Posted by Dr. Bob Claxton on Aug 01, 2016

August Birthdays:

06 JaVeese Smith
10 Ashley Hulsey
19 Mike Dugan
29 Jake Stephenson
30 Ray Kathe

August Anniversaries:

01 George Branton & Karen Clevenger
02 Emmanuel & Hope Udombon
06 Eddie & Sarah Duffey
06 Tim & Karen Warren
08 Tracy & Kiki McDaniel
10 Woody & Angela Reeves
12 Jeremy & Janet Sabo
13 John & Emily Bass
13 Daryl & Kendell Dickey
14 JaVeese & Tomeka Smith
20 Dick & Susan Ingle
22 Tim & Sandra Kilgore
24 Jim & Olivia Russell

I Yahm what I Yahm ?!

~~Coming Soon~~ Appeared

to a Kiwanis Club Near You !

Kiwanis Program August 5, 2016

Thanks to Stuart Yahm for the program. His anecdotes centered around "show biz" moments special to him. Validation: After meeting a celebrity of two - some of Stuart's stories are validated, and Camille actually believes a large percentage now.

Melanie McClellan - Gowns and Towns

Dr. Melanie McClellan presented the program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, July 22, 2016 at Sunset Hills Country Club. She now operates out of the Bonner House and is coordinating the UWG and Community Engagement initiative.

Cynthia Langley - Communities in Schools

Cynthia Langley visited the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, July 15, 2016 to receive a donation for Communities in Schools from the Kiwanis Foundation.

Kiwanis 5-K Race a Success

The Kiwanis 5-K Race was a success on Saturday, July 16, 2016. The route was chosen around the area of Hobb's Farm so that no roads would need to be crossed and no police would need to be hired. Over 100 runners participated.

Donations needed at Boys and Girls Club

Items needed:

Backpacks
Refillable water bottles
Coloring book pages
Word searches
Dry erase markers
Color Sharpie markers
Elmer's Glue Sticks
Non-perishable healthy snacks.

Paula Burke - Ag Center

Paula Burke, from the Carroll County Agriculture Center, provided the program for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, July 15, 2016. She updated the Kiwanis Club on services provided.

EMC Lineman

EMC Round-up Grant

We have been notified that a grant in the amount of $ 1,500 from the Carroll EMC Round-up Program will be awarded to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club to be used for scholarships in the local Art and Music Showcase. The EMC award ceremony will be held on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at 2:00 PM.

Cooking the Local Economy

Chef Rob Duve spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, June 24, 2016 at Sunset Hills Country Club. He spoke of the advantages of knowing where produce is grown and the benefits to the local economy of buying from local farmers.

Interclub to Cedartown

Interclub to Cedartown on Friday, June 24.

We will depart at 10:45 from the Park and Ride lot across from the fire station at the intersection of Bankhead and the Carrollton bypass.

770-854-0428 - or -

e-mail dwain.mathis@southwire.com.

Apalachicola River

Clay Robinson, Lacey Robinson, and Robert Graf recently paddled down the Apalachicola River and shared the experience with the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, June 17, 2016 at Sunset Hills Country Club.

Sons of the American Revolution

George Wheeless presented the program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, June 10, 2016 at Sunset Hills Country Club. He and other members of the Sons of the American Revolution are identifying and dedicating graves in Carroll County where veterans of the American Revolution are buried.

Obituary - Dave Dugan ( 1929 - 2016 )

The family will receive friends for viewing and visitation at the funeral home on Saturday, June 18, 2016 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM and from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM. In keeping with the family’s wishes, the body will be cremated following the visitation. The graveside service will be conducted on Monday, June 20, 2016 at 1:00 PM from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church Cemetery with Father Rafael Carballo officiating. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.martin-hightower.com. Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel has charge of the arrangements.

Remembering Dave Dugan

Posted by Dr. Robert Claxton on Jun 12, 2016

Remembering Dave Dugan (1929-2016)

Dave Dugan served as President of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club during the 1997-1998 term. He was the only past president to have remained a part of the club when his son, Mike, became club President in 2012.

A former Athletic Director at the University of West Georgia (1990-1994), he had been the first person the Georgia to receive a doctorate in recreation and parks management.

One memorable program when he was Kiwanis President was that arranged by Allen Trapp.

A number of Brazilian young people who were descendants of Confederate exiles visited the club. In addition to Kiwanis Bowl, the club sponsored a car show when Dave was President.

Jack Bennet’s idea of distributing books to at-risk children became a state-wide priority and “Dr. Seuss Reading Day” began its evolution. The elimination of iodine deficiency disease became a new priority. The Carrollton Club co-sponsored a new club in Villa Rica.

Dave Dugan subsequently was inducted into the Georgia Power Hall of Fame for his lifetime of contributions to recreation. In 2004, the Carrollton Club named him a Hixson Fellow.

Myra Lewis Williams

Myra Lewis Williams, thirteen year old bride of Jerry Lee Lewis back in the fifties - visited Carrollton and spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, May 27, 2016 at Sunset Hills Country Club.

June Milestones

Posted by Dr. Bob Claxton on Jun 06, 2016

June Birthdays

05 Mike Renfrow

10 Cody Bentley

11 Bo Bass

11 Daryl Dickey

11 Woody Reeves

12 Chris Lee

13 Derick Newton

13 Lacey Robinson

14 Margaret Louttit

17 Hope Udombon

20 Dave Dugan

23 Jim Carter

26 Richard Fiore

30 Shawn Skalin

Death of Past President Laurence Smith

Posted by Dr. Robert Claxton on May 31, 2016

The TIMES-GEORGIAN today announced the passing of Laurence Smith due to cancer.

He was President of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club during the 1989-1990 term.

See pages 144-148 of the club history for details of his time in office. It almost seems like a past "golden era"

with very distinguished speakers, multiple fund-raisers, and around 140 members!

CPRCAD - Greg Gustin

Greg Gustin; Carrollton Cultural Arts, received two checks from the Carrollton Kiwanis Foundation. The foundation supports the annual Teen Improv program and the Carrollton Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Department.

New Member - Ashley Hulsey

IMPROV

The Carrollton Teen Improv group gave the Carrollton Kiwanis Club a preview of improvisation skills at Sunset Hills Country Club on Friday, may 27, 2016.

Christopher Carr- Carrollton High School Band

[editor's correction and apology to Mr. Carr]

Multiple Choice: The current Carrollton Band Director is:

A. Ernest McClendon

B. Don Hall

C. Robert Carter

D. Michael Cater

E. Christopher Carr

The story should have read:

Christopher Carr, Carrollton Band Director, provided the program for the Kiwanis Club on Friday, May 20, 2016 at Sunset Hills Country Club. He brought with him the five member ensemble that won the local Music Showcase in February.

Derick T Newton - Mentoring Village

Derick Newton recieved a check from the Carrollton Kiwanis Foundation in support of the Mentoring Village.

Emily Murrah - Oak Mountain Academy

Emily Murrah received the Kiwanis Oak Mountain Scholarship on Friday, May 20, 2016 at Sunset Hills Country Club. Congratulations !

photo: Paula Gillispie, Emily Murrah, and Craig Williard.

Madison Robison - Central High School Key Club

Madison Robison, President of the Central High School Key Club, visited the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, May 13, 2016 to receive a check from the Carrollton Kiwanis Foundation for the Key Club, and received the check for Central High School in thanks for use of the football stadium during Kiwanis Bowl.

OMA K-Kids

Oak Mountain Academy K-Kids

Jacqueline Dost - Keep Carroll Beautiful

Jacqueline Dost spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, May 13, 2016 at Sunset Hills Country Club. She updated the club on recycling projects for Carroll County.

Wine Tasting 2016

May Milestones

Posted by Dr. Bob Claxton on May 05, 2016

May Birthdays

05   Jared Holley
09   Mel Steely
12   Isabel Miles
19   Bob Harker
28   Paula Gillispie

Officers 2016-2017

Officers 2016-2017:

rotating off the board:

( Thank you for your service ! )

Ray Kathe

Linda Patterson Robles

Dwain Mathis

coming on the board:

Cathy Farley

Paul McDaniel

Bill Erickson

Terry Langley, entering rotation as VP

Cookout for Senior Citizens

Success !

The Carrollton Kiwanis Club has been asked to cook ~ 800 hamburgers for the Spring Fling Cookout at the East Carroll Recreation Center.

Blair Lipham - Kiwanis Art and Music Showcase

Blair Lipham was awarded first place in the Kiwanis Music Showcase in Albany on April 30, 2916. A $3,500 scholarship will be paid by the Georgia District Foundation to the University that she attends.

Thanks to Blair for representing the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on the competition. Congratulations !

In albany Georgia:

photo: Ken Rodd, Showcase Chair, Blair Lipham, Pat Tritt, President of the Georgia Kiwanis Foundation Inc.

Coach Sean Calhoun

Carrollton's new Football Coach was introduced to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on April 22, 2016.

Coach Sean Calhoun

Carrollton Track Legacy

It was with sadness that we learned that Coach Larry Turner would not be able to attend Kiwanis due to a death in his family.

Program April 29, 2016

Representing Carrollton's Track Legacy:

Division 12 Governor's Rally

The Governor's Rally for Division 12 was held Friday, April 15, 2016 at the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center.

Dinner was provided by LaTratoria and was served on the stage of the Danny Mabry Theater.

Key Leader 2016

Posted by Linda Robles on Apr 12, 2016

Cody Bentley and Linda Robles attended the 2016 Key Leader Event this weekend at the FFA/FHA Camp Ground Facility in Covington, Ga with the Lead Coordinator Darryl Gumz and his partner in Key Club crime, Wanda.

Copy of Key Leader Weekend - Covington GA

Posted by Linda Robles on Apr 12, 2016

Key Leader Weekend - Covington GA

Posted by Linda Robles on Apr 12, 2016

Ingram Library and Special Collections

Anne Barnhart and Blynne Olivieri spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on April 8, 2016 at Sunset Hills Country Club.

ACE Unit

Aggressive Criminal Enforcement

Various law enforcement units are unified in fighting crime in Carroll County and have formed the ACE unit to coordinate efforts.

April Milestones

Posted by Dr. Bob Claxton on Mar 27, 2016

April Birthdays

08 Scotty Burkes

10 Dan Lewis

23 Michelle Kuhlman

Breakfast Meeting on Good Friday

Britt Martin gave the inspiring "It's Friday - but Sunday's coming" talk at breakfast on Good Friday, March 25, 2016 at Sunset Hills Country Club.

Underground Books, LLC

Josh Niesse and Megan Bell spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, March 18, 2016 at Sunset Hills Country Club. The two entrepreneurs own Underground Books LLC. and operate the book store in the basement of a building on the square, and are very successful in selling books on the Internet.

Katrina Baranko

Past Georgia Kiwanis Governor Katrina Baranko spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, March 11, 2016 at Sunset Hills Country Club. Katrina is the Georgia Chair of the Kiwanis Centennial Marketing Campaign called "The Formula" .

Kiwanis Kandidates

While Kiwanis is not a political organization and we do not endorse candidates, it is important to know when Kiwanians are running for office.

Homebuilder becomes second candidate for District 5 seat

Arthia Nixon / Times-Georgian / February 20

Lowell custom homebuilder Dale Williams will run for the Carroll County District 5 commissioner seat in the 2016 Republican Primary.

Williams becomes the second candidate to announce for the seat currently occupied by Kevin Jackson, who said he will not be seeking re-election. Earlier this month, Whitesburg cattle farmer and general contractor Jeffery Lee Powers said he is running for the position.

Williams said he would like to see the district balance its rural and incorporated areas. He said he is also concerned about the lack of consistent tech services such as high-speed Internet, which many students and business people in the area rely on. Properly marking the “potentially dangerous country” roads is something he’d also like to see done in the area.

Paul McDaniel

Paul McDaniel presented a program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, March 4, 2016. Paul is a Forester with the Georgia Forestry Commission.

Reading in memory of Dr. Seuss

Members of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club blitzed Carroll County and read to students in every elementary school. Participating students were presented a book to own.

Doula - Chelsea

Doula: What do Doulas do ?

Our very own Chelsea answered the question and told of the local Doula service offered in West Georgia for pregnancy and childbirth assistance.

March Milestones

Posted by Dr. Bob Claxton on Feb 25, 2016

March Birthdays

04 Robert Graf

04 Luke Lipham

12 Ashok Kakade

15 Robert Kenimer

16 Jay Willis

24 Lori Gonzalez

24 Ernest McClendon

28 Dale Williams

31 Jenny Ingram

Dr. Mel Steely - What about Trump ?

Dr. Mel Steely provided commentary on the current unique election in America in 2016 and how Donald Trump has changed the landscape.

New Member - George Branton

George Branton was inducted into the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, February 12, 2016 .

Past President and Membership Chair Will Ozier conducted the swearing in. George is sponsored by his wife Karen Clevenger, Richard Dixon and Fred Richards.

Earth without Art is "EH" !

Scholarships for Art

Artists: Scholarship Winners and Honorable Mentions

Art and Music Showcase

Bob Reeves and Karen Clevenger entertained the crowd while the music judges completed their task.

The Carrollton Kiwanis Foundation awarded a total of $ 3,000 in scholarships to high school artists and musicians at the showcase on February 14, 2016.

Empty Bowls

Carol Boyd presented the program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, February 12, 2016 at Sunset Hills Country Club. The Empty Bowls program is a fundraiser that supports the local soup kitchen.

Travels to Cuba

Bill Erickson spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, February 5, 2016 . He shared a slide show and experiences of his last trip to Cuba.

February Milestones

Posted by Dr. Robert Claxton on Jan 31, 2016

February Birthdays

03 Stuart Yahm

05 Bill Erickson

08 Patrick Dillon

18 Tracy McDaniel

19 Cathy Farley

Gastroenterology

Dr. Howard Seeman spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, January 22, 2016 at Sunset Hills County Club. He reported that gastroenterologists have the highest success rate of detecting and preventing colorectal cancer in the US by using the colonoscopy procedure. Physicians recommend that people over 50 years old have the have a colonoscopy, and follow up every ten years.

Equine Therapy

Dr. Susan McGowan, daughter of Mark and Grace Miller, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, January 15, 2016 at Sunset Hills Country Club.

It's a Girl !!

Welcome to the world Merritt Grace Miles!!

January Milestones

Posted by Dr. Bob Claxton on Jan 12, 2016

January Birthdays

07 Clint Backstrom

12 Fred Richards

17 Richard Dixon

17 Jeremy Sabo

22 Neil Weathington

26 Tim Martin

26 Rick Sears

27 Terry Langley

27 Linda Patterson-Robles

29 Kep Baucom

30 John Bass

31 Larry McGoo Deese

Santa visits Sunset Hills

Posted by Angie McDaniel on Dec 16, 2015

I hope everyone is as much in the Spirit of the Holidays and Christmas as I am. If not this Friday's meeting is sure to help with that! We will have one of our favorite groups of young people, the Oak Mountain Academy Singers, coming to visit us and sing us a few Holiday classics as well as a very special guest by the name of Santa Fred. Young, old, or not sure you don't want to miss this heart warming holiday edition of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club! It all kicks off with lunch at noon (there will be chicken fingers for the little ones).

K-KIDS Carrollton BGCMA & OMA

Posted by Linda Robles on Dec 08, 2015

September 2015 started a new school year for Carroll County. It also initiated its first chartered clubs at Carrollton Boys & Girls Club, Metro Atlanta and Oak Mountain Academy.

December Milestones

December Birthdays

05 Mark Woelslein

07 Tejal Kakade

10 Suzy McCorkel

18 Bob Watkins

19 Tommy Cook

20 Jack Whitman

23 Randy Miller

28 Joe Bell

Joy and Happiness

Lisa King Smith spoke provided the program for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club at Sunset Hills Country Club on Friday, December 4, 2015.

Robert (Bob) Townley ( 1935 - 2015 )

Posted by Dr. Bob Claxton on Nov 29, 2015

Bob Townley, Past-President of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club (1977) and Lt. Gov (1980);

passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015.

A memorial service is scheduled for 4:00 PM Monday, December 28, 2015; and the family will receive visitors from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Chapel of Almon Funeral Home in Carrollton, Georgia.

Copy of Robert (Bob) Townley ( 1935 - 2015 )

Posted by Dr. Bob Claxton on Nov 29, 2015

Bob Townley, Past-President of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club (1977) and Lt. Gov (1980);

passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015.

A memorial service is scheduled for 4:00 PM Monday, December 28, 2015; and the family will receive visitors from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Chapel of Almon Funeral Home in Carrollton, Georgia.

Coming Soon - to a Kiwanis Club near you !

Dr. Bruce Cauthen - Kiwanis Program December 11, 2015

After a number of years in the private sector, Bruce Cauthen completed his Ph.D. at the London School of Economics and Political Science in 2000. He is a former editor of the scholarly journal, Nations and Nationalism, and remained for a number of years thereafter a member of the journal’s International Advisory Board. Dr. Cauthen is also the past Chairman of the London-based Association for the Study of Ethnicity and Nationalism (ASEN). He also served as Rappotuer of the Southern Africa Study Group at the Royal Institute of International Affairs. While a visiting professor at Emory University where he taught international relations and African politics, Dr. Cauthen received widespread public acclaim for his dynamic teaching style and the immense popularity of his courses. Throughout his entire career, he has been a frequent commentator on issues relating to international politics and has demonstrated a remarkable prescience in forecasting geo-strategic scenarios. Before returning to the lecture circuit, Dr. Cauthen served as the Managing Partner of International Trajectories, LLC, an Atlanta-based travel consultancy which specialized in tours to Africa which integrated academic analysis, political awareness, and socio-cultural interaction.

The Scrap Bin

Tameka Davis presented a program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, November 20, 2015 at Sunset Hills Country Club. Tameka is Director of Carrollton's Scrap Bin, a wonderful resource for recycling materials for creative use later.

No Meeting on Friday, November 27

The Carrollton Kiwanis Club will NOT meet on the Friday after Thanksgiving.

Nolan Feintuch - District Aktion Club Chair

Nolan Feintuch, Georgia District Chair for Kiwanis Aktion Clubs, presented the program for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, November 13, 2015 at Sunset Hills Country Club.

District Chairs

Posted on Nov 12, 2015

A corollary to "how many people can fit into one Volkswagen ?" might be "how many Georgia District Chairs can attend one ordinary Kiwanis meeting ?" .

Karen Kagiyama

Karen Kagiyama spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, November 6. She talked about helping college identify interests and vocations, and helping students find their place in this world.

Kiwanis Youth Football Bowl

Sixteen games were played on three fields on Saturday, November 7. Carrollton Trojans won the 12 year old "B" Division Championship game over Bowdon - at Bowdon - on Saturday. Congratulations !

November Milestones

November Birthdays

01 Sue Horn

02 Matt Clay

03 Jim Rowe

09 Adrian Nunn

11 Amber Smallwood

12 David Mecklin

18 Paul Walls

19 Robert Duffee

20 Mark Herring

24 Amy Velasquez

Bicycle Patrol

Chad Wilson spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, October 30, 2015, and updates the club members on the team of police who patrol the streets and greenbelt of Carrollton on bicycles.

Three Candidates for Carrollton

The Kiwanis Club held a candidate's forum on Friday, October 23, 2015. The special election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 and the winner will replace Mayor Wayne Garner; who did not seek re-election.

Cody Ziegler

Cory Ziegler spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club at Sunset Hills Country Club on Friday, October 2, 2015.

Kiwanian of the Year 2015 - Linda Patterson Robles

Outgoing Kiwanis President Will Ozier presented the "Kiwanian of the Year" award to Southwire's Linda Patterson Robles .

October Milestones

October Birthdays

06 Brian Smith
09 Skip Fite
12 Frank Fidler (his 94th birthday!)
15 Angie McDaniel
16 Tim Warren
18 Georgia Carter
23 Dusty Hightower
27 Kenny Duke
28 Karen Clevenger
30 Rick Tillman

New Officers Inducted

New Officers 2015-2016

Photo (from right to left):

GA District Governor Richard Dixon,

Division 12 Lt. Governor Dan Lewis

President Craig Williard

President-Elect Jay Willis

Vice-President Angie McDaniel

Secretary Jenny Ingram

Foundation Treasurer Joe Bell

Club Treasurer Jeremy Sabo

Past President Will Ozier

Brittany Gilbert - Col. Frank Jones Scholarship

Brittany Gilbert visited the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, September 25, 2015 to thank the Club for the scholarship in memory of Colonel Frank Jones.

Jan Tolbert - Communities in Schools

Rev. Jan Tolbert visited the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, September 25, 2015 to receive a check from the Carrollton Kiwanis Foundation for "Communities in Schools"; the local organization that assists at risk students in local schools.

In Memory - Allen Trapp (1952 - 2015)

from Joan Hill - Allen's sister:

Good afternoon to all of Allen's friends, associates and co-workers who have supported my Mom and I thru the last few days the same way you all supported Allen over the last 25 plus years. We just laid him to rest in Edenton, NC with his friends and family surrounding him. It has indeed been a trying time for us and more trying times ahead but we will get thru the hand that has been dealt to us. Once again thank all of you so much for your friendship to Allen over the years and support to my Mom and I in the past few days. I look forward to maybe meeting some of you as I travel back and forth dealing with various things over the next few days, weeks & possibly months.

Awards 2014-2015

Congratulations to the many individuals who were recognized at the Awards Day Program.

Jay Willis was awarded the outstanding service award on Friday, September 18.

Congratulations Jay and thanks for all the hard work, so far, this year.

(and Kiwanis Bowl hasn't even started yet ?)

The Criminal Justice System

Jason Swindle, local attorney and author of the recent book "The Verdict is In", spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, September 11, 2015.

Circles

Leslie Davis spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, September 4, 2015 at Sunset Hills Country Club. She represented "Circles of West Georgia" - a program for assisting individuals to permanently live "out" of poverty.

Sharing the History

Posted by Bob Claxton on Sep 09, 2015

If you can make sure that one or more of the former Kiwanis club presidents receives a copy of our history, please let Bob Claxton know:

4-H

Susannah Lassetter and Elisabeth Coggins visited the Carrollton Kiwanis Club to receive a check from the Kiwanis Foundation for the local 4-H organization.

September Milestones

Posted by Dr. Bob Claxton

September Birthdays

05 Rodney Byrd
05 Tim Kilgore
13 Jim Russell
19 Carlos Ruiz
21 Bill Brewer
21 Craig Williard
22 Kenny Bryan
22 Jonathan Hendricks

Joey Huckeba - Alice's House

Joey Huckeba spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, August 28, 2015. He serves on the board of Alice's House, a home for at risk children in Carroll County.

The Elephant in the Room

Carrollton High School Football Coach Ed Dudley spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club at Sunset Hills Country Club on Friday, August 21, 2015. The Carrollton Football Team has an appointment to play its first game at the Georgia Dome at 9:00 AM on Saturday, August 23, 2015.

Susan Manion-Galloway ( 1949 - 2015)

Posted by Dr. Bob Claxton on Aug 16, 2015

The family will receive friends at Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel on Friday, August 21, 2015 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM and again on Saturday morning, August 22, 2015 from 11:00 AM until 12:45 PM, with a Memorial Service following at 1:00 PM. Interment will be in the New Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery, Edmonton, Kentucky.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Atlanta or the Carroll County Soup Kitchen.
Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.martin-hightower.com. Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel has charge of the arrangements.

Coach Rico Zackery - Central Football

Coach Rica Zackery spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, August 14, 2015 at Sunset Hills County Club.

Southern Hospitality

A star is born ?

Our very own Georgia Carter will be acting in the play "Southern Hospitality" ; a production of "The Power of the Purse".

Jerry Culver - Little Vine Vineyards

Jerry Culver of Little Vine Vineyards spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, August 7, 2015 at Sunset Hills Country Club.

August Milestones

August Birthdays

06 JaVeese Smith

17 Scot Lingrell

19 Mike Dugan

29 Jake Stephenson

29 Karen Lingrell

30 Ray Kathe

In Memory - Roy Bogue

Posted by Dr. Bob Claxton on Aug 04, 2015

[ Kiwanians are asked to serve as honorary pallbearers and should be at First Baptist Church (Carrollton Georgia) at 1:30 PM.

(Wednesday, August 5, 2015) ]

Creative Tidal Wave - Donna Duff

Donna Duff presented a program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, July 31, 2015 at Sunset Hills Country Club. The Creative Tidal Wave Program offered a gallery of office photographs around Carrollton, and analysis of personality in each office.

Concession Stand at UWG Football Stadium

Carrollton Kiwanis Club is stretched thin with many volunteers assisting with Kiwanis Bowl.

Please contact Mitch Clifton if you think there might be a possibility that you could help with the concession stand at UWG.

Attention Young Professionals and Service Level Members ! Now's you opportunity for Service and Fun.

Carrollton Boys & Girls Club Service Project Opportunity

Posted by Linda Robles on Jul 28, 2015

Looking for a service project? Here's another one that you won't be able to pass up! The sign-up sheet will be posted at the end of August to begin volunteering September 2015- May 2016.

Circle-K members can sign up and submit your receipt to your club Treasurer for your $15 reimbursement.

We need at least 10 rotating volunteers; 4-5 per month; to cover a 1 X a school month = 9 months to assist with The Terrific Kids Program--awarding students for being Terrific Kids.

It will be at the same location: 101 Pearl Street (Right off of Alabama St--The old Alabama St. Elementary School). Please be considering this opportunity.

Linda Ro-Bless

Mrs. Boyce-Gaskins - Boys and Girls Club

Ms. Boyce-Gaskins visited the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on July 24 at Sunset Hills Country Club. She received a check from the Carrollton Kiwanis Foundation and presented an update of events and success at the local Boys and Girls Club.

Mary Ann Myers ( 1945 - 2015)

Mary Ann Myers, age 70 of Carrollton, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2015. She earned the distinction of the title "Concessions Emeritus" for her many years of work at Carrollton Kiwanis Bowl Fundraisers. Having been awarded with both Hixson and Heinz, and various other honors, Mary Ann will be missed in the Carrollton Kiwanis Club.

Main Street Carrollton

Phoebe Erickson spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, July 17, 2015 at Sunset Hills Country Club.

UWG Football Coach Will Hall

UWG Head Football Coach Will Hall spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, July 10, 2015 at Sunset Hills Country Club.

Thanks Dr. Smallwood - Grant for Georgia District Foundation

Posted by Dan Lewis

Thanks to Amber Smallwood’s grant-writing expertise, the Georgia District of Kiwanis Foundation received a grant to apply

$7,500 towards the Centennial Playground in Mableton, GA.

Grant writing is an arduous process

and we are so fortunate to have a member like Amber in our club.

- Dan Lewis

Carrollton Leaders attend Centenial Celebration in Indianapolis

Kiwanis International celebrates its Centennial in 2015- and three members of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club were in Indianapolis at the International convention to help celebrate: Georgia District Governor-elect Richard Dixon, Carrollton President Will Ozier, and Carrollton President Elect Craig Williard.

July Milestones

Posted by Dr. Bob Claxton on Jul 06, 2015

July Birthdays

01 Suzanne Durham

02 Dick Ingle

03 Will Ozier

05 John Hinman

07 Dwain Mathis

10 Mel Lambert

10 Candy Rader

11 Greg Dishman

14 Jimmy Tuggle

18 Bob Claxton

18 Cecil Davis

20 Mitch Clifton

21 Jared Griffis

21 Matt Miles

24 Harris Johnson

25 Jim Collins

26 Bill Dees

31 Merrrill Folsom

State Senator Mike Dugan

State Senator Mike Dugan spoke to his Kiwanis Club on Friday, June 26, 2015 at Sunset Hills County Club in Carrollton. He reviewed the recent legislative session and answered questions from the audience.

Goodwill - Southern Rivers

Hollie Presnal provided the program for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, June 19, 2015 at Sunset Hills Country Club. She represented the Goodwill Carrollton Career Center.

Scholarship

Oak Mountain Academy student Sofie Binns visited the Carrollton Kiwanis Club to receive a $ 1,000 college scholarship.

Georgia Power - A Southern Company

Cedric Estelle, Maintenance Manager at Plant Yates, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club at Sunset Hills Country Club on Friday, June 12.

Counseling - Suicide Prevention

Licensed Professional Counselor Kim presented a program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club at Sunset Hills Country Club on Friday, June 5, 2014.

InterClub to Douglasville

Questons? contact Lacey Robinson.

June Milestones

Posted by Bob Claxton on May 31, 2015

June Birthdays

03 Gary Leftwich

05 Mike Renfrow

10 Cody Bentley

11 Bo Bass

11 Daryl Dickey

11 Woody Reeves

12 Chris Lee

13 Derick Newton

13 Lacey Robinson

14 Margaret Louttit

17 Hope Udombon

20 Dave Dugan

23 Jim Carter

24 Susan Manion-Galloway

26 Richard Fiore

30 Shawn Skalin

Heinz Award

The Heinz fellows surprised Governor Richard Dixon with a well deserved Heinz Award.

'nuther Zeller Feller ?

Jim Carter wasn't surprised when presented with the Walter Zeller Fellowship. Richard Dixon presented the medallion, pin, and certificate.

This award represents another contribution to the Kiwanis International Eliminate Project.

Congratulations Jim Carter !

Pageant at Pine Knoll

Dr. Richards served as emcee for the Pageant for Seniors at Pine Knoll Nursing and Rehab in Carrollton on Thursday, May 21, 2015.

Service Oportunity - Help with

Posted by Linda Robles

Please see Linda Robles if you might be able to help with the 2015 Summer Camp Program of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta. The Summer Program will run from June 1 to July 24. The special request calls for volunteers who might help on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11:30 am - 12:15 pm. (It would be helpful if some Circle K members would volunteer on Fridays.)

Veteran's Memorial

Charles Griffin and Barry Gardner visited the Carrollton Kiwanis Club at Sunset Hills Country Club and reported updates on the Veteran's Memorial Park in Carrollton. The special memorial service was held the next day on Saturday, May 23, 2015

Derick T. Newton - Mentoring Village

Derick Newton provided a moving program on the difference made to at risk students, when an adult steps in and establishes a positive relationship.

Mitch Clifton awarded the Silver Spatula Award

Jim Collins presented the Silver Spatula Award to Mitch Clifton for his exemplary service at the grill for the annual cookout for the Council For the Aging Picnic.

Mr. Smith goes to Kiwanis

Marty Smith, Chairman of the Carroll County Georgia Commission, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, May 8, 2015 at Sunset Hills Country Club.

Dixon Training - or - Training Dixon ?

The new slate of Georgia District Lieutenant Governors visited Carrollton with a dinner Friday night at Sunset Hills Country Club and a training session on Saturday at Holliday Inn Express.

Carrollton Nominations for 2015-2016

The nominating committee reported and the nominations are now closed:

2015-2016

President ............ Craig Williard
President-Elect.... Jay Willis
VP ......................Angie Mcdaniel

Matthew Clay - UWG Athletic Foundation

Matthew Clay, Executive Director of the University of West Georgia Athletic Foundation, reported to his Kiwanis Club the recent progress of the Foundation.

May Milestones

Posted by Dr. Robert Claxton on Apr 26, 2015

May Birthdays

03 Jeff Lee
05 Leanne DeFoor
05 Jared Holley
09 Mel Steely
12 Isabel Miles
19 Bob Harker
28 Paula Gillispie

Dan Lewis - Augusta April

Our very own Lieutenant-Governor-Elect Dan Lewis provided the program on Friday, April 24. He spoke of the annual privilege of spending week(s) in April in Augusta Georgia.

District Art and Music Showcase

The Georgia District of Kiwanis International held the Final Competition of the Art and Music Showcase in Albany Georgia on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Erica Studdard

Erica Studdard spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, April 17, 2015. She updated the Kiwanis Club on the progress of the Carrollton Greenbelt.

Paul Aust - Boy's and Girl's State

The Carrollton Kiwanis Foundation sponsors two students each year to attend the Boy's and Girl's State Experience, where high school students participate in a mock legislative session.

Margaret Louttit

New Member Margaret Louttit was inducted into the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on April 10.

Wentz Financial

Bud Wentz of Wentz Financial spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, April 10, 2015.

New Member Orientation

Membership Chair Linda Robles conducted a new member orientation during the Circle K Spirit Night at American Pie Restaurant on Thursday, April 9, 2015.

InterClub News - Rockmart & Carrollton Golden K

Posted by Lacey Robinson

Dan Lewis - Masters

Some golfer (Tiger Woods) blocks a great photo shot of Dan Lewis. (see yellow hat).

April Milestones

April Birthdays

08 Scotty Burkes

10 Dan Lewis

18 Mary Ann Myers

23 Michelle Kuhlman

Redbeard Brew Bars

Zeb and Lauren (Duffey) Barnes presented the program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, March 27, 2015. Redbeard Brew Bars is the enterprise housed in Bowdon Georgia where bars of soap are created from a beer mixture.

Redbeard Brew Bars Website

Shawn Skalin - True Blue Kiwanian

Congratulations Shawn. He traded in the temporary badge for the blue one.

Vowels

Posted by Lou Scannon

Good Friday Breakfast

This is no April Fool's Joke. There will be no lunch on Good Friday . (April 3)

' bet you're going to feel silly when you walk in the Country Club at noon, and you're the only Kiwanian in attendance.

On Good Friday , the Carrollton Kiwanis Club will enjoy a Breakfast at Sunset Hill's Country Club.

Congratulations! It's a Girl ! (Newton)

Congratulations to Derek and Chell Newton ! Keziah Renea Newton was born after 7:00 Pm on Monday night.

Senior Pageant - Carrollton Nursing and Rehab

The Carrollton Kiwanis Club sponsored the Miss Carrollton Nursing and Rehab Pageant 2015.

Latinos United of Carroll Countyy

Gyla Gonzalez, Executive Director and Co-founder of Latinos United of Carroll County, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, March 20, 2015.

New Member - Chelsea Church

Welcome new member Chelsea Church. Chelsea has been greeting members for some time as receptionist at Sunset Hills Country Club. Membership chair Linda Robles conducted the ceremony.

Fite rounds all the bases

Coach Skip Fite exchanged the temporary gold badge for the permanent blue Kiwanis Club badge on Friday, March 13, 2015.

Go Back - Move Ahead

N. Jane McCanless, Dean of the College of Social Sciences, provided the program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, March 13. The UWG College of Social Sciences is the local leader for the University System of Georgia's college completion initiative; "Go Back - Move Forward"; a campaign to recruit students who started, but never finished a four year degree.

Thanks to Amber Smallwood, Associate Dean of the UWG College of Social Sciences, for arranging this program for the Kiwanis Club.

Distinguished Club

Richard Dixon presents the Distinguished Club certificate to Secretary Jenny Ingram.

Carrollton City Schools - Bond

School Board Member Katie Williams and Jay Goodman, Director of Strategic Communications, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, March 6, 2015. The proposal calls for new classrooms to be built on the current high school property.

March Milestones

March Birthdays

04 Robert Graf

04 Luke Lipham

12 Ashok Kakade

15 Robert Kenimer

16 Jay Willis

24 Lori Gonzalez

24 Ernest McClendon

28 Dale Williams

31 Jenny Ingram

Circle K District

Posted by Mark Woelzlein

A great time was had by all this weekend at the CKI Georgia District Convention held in Macon, Georgia.

Attendees from UWG Circle K were:

Zipporah Smith - Club President

Chelsea Parker - Vice President

Drew Kelley

Kylie Wilson

Stephanie Hernandez

Thena Pruden

Nijah Searls

Representing Kiwanis:

Mark Woelzlein - Kiwanis Advisor, UWG Circle K Club

Lori Gonzalez - Former CKI District Board Member and Carrollton Kiwianian

Richard Dixon - Carrollton Kiwanian and Governor Elect, Georgia District

The UWG Circle K Club was recognized for participation in Healthy Project and Gabriel Dukes was recognized with a District Award as a Service Scholar. Lori Gonzalez was recognized as a Distinguished Board Member by Brittany Horton, Georgia District CKI Immediate Past Governor for her efforts as District Secretary last year. Attached are pictures from the convention.

Elections were held for the 2015-2016 District Board and Zipporah Smith was elected to the District Secretary position and Drew Kelley and Kylie Wilson were elected as Lieutenant Governors at Large.

Carrollton was represented well with the Georgia District of CKI.

Diggin' with Dugan

Kiwanis International President John Button visited Georgia this week, and assisted Missy Dugan and Jimmy McCorlew in the grroundbreaking ceremony for the Kiwanis sponsored playground in Douglasville.

Lori Payton Gonzalez

Welcome new member Lori Gonzalez. Lori is not stranger to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club, having grown up in the Central High School Key Club and UWG Circle K. The natural progression after graduating from UWG is become a "Kiwanian" in the club near where you work. And Lori now works at UWG.

Dr. Heine - Disc Golf

Dr. Eric Heine gave an update on the progress of the Disc Golf Course planned on the Hobb's Farm .

Emily Cole - turning victims into survivors and thrivers

Emily Cole spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, February 13, 2015 at Sunset Hills Country Club. Emily is the Director of the Child Advocacy Center..

Carrollton Kiwanis Art and Music Showcase 2015

Albert Shinn, ninth grade violinist from Bremen High School, won first place in the Music Showcase with performance of Csárdás by Vittorio Moni. Albert was accompanied on piano by his younger brother Justin Shinn. He was awarded the $ 500 scholarship and will represent the Carrollton Kiwanis Club in the District Finals held in Albany Georgia on April 25.

Reading to commemorate Dr. Seuss

Posted by Angie McDaniel

The Carrollton Kiwanis Club reads to elementary school children all over Carroll County on Friday, February 27.

Dr. Sethna - The Balgram Orphanage

Dr. Beheruz Sethna presented the program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, February 6, 2015 at Sunset Hills Country Club. During his years as President of UWG, he would take trips to India during the Christmas break, and work with children in the Balgram Orphanage. Now that he is retired from the President's office, he is allowed to spend more of the Summer at the orphanage.

Great Decisions Program - Dr. Floyd Hoskins

From Robin Collins:

Could you forward this to your members? As Dr. Hoskins was a Kiwanis member I thought your group would like to know about this year's program. Any Kiwanian who would like to get further notification on Great Decisions, can email GreatDecisions.Carrollton@gmail.com and request to be added to the list. Below is the article for the Times Georgian.

[Ed. Note: Floyd Hoskins served as President of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club (1989).

Floyd E. Hoskins passed away on Aug. 26, 2002 ]

Bill Borden - Iditarod

Bill Borden of the Kiwanis Club of Kennesaw/Marietta provided the program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, January 30, 2015 at Sunset Hills Country Club. He entered and completed the Iditarod Race in Alaska.

February Milestones

Posted by Bob Claxton

February Birthdays

03 Stuart Yahm

05 Bill Erickson

18 Tracy McDaniel

19 Cathy Farley

Following success - Dr. Andy Leavitt

Posted by Dr. Bob Reeves

I just received some information about Dr. Andy Leavitt, formally of our club. He left the University of West Georgia to go to the University of North Georgia. He is now the Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, with an enrollment of over 13,00 students.

Bob

Gangs

J.J. Cole provided a program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on January 23, 2015 at Sunset Hills Country Club.

New Member - Robert Duffee

Welcome Robert Duffee to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club.

Head Start - Reading

Greetings and Happy New Year!

Feel the love! Share your love of reading and children during February!

It is time to sign up for our February 12,Head Start Reading times. We should provide at least 2 readers at each center. Please e-mail me at your convenience if you are able to read on February 12, as well as the center you wish to attend. You may want to call ahead to let the Center know you are coming.

Carrollton Head Start Center, 619 Willie North St., Carrollton, 770-836-1023

Bob Reeves - Heinz Award

Posted on Jan 15, 2015

Bob Reeves was honored Friday, January 16, 2015 and presented the Kiwanis Henry Heinz Award. Georgia Governor-Elect Richard Dixon presented the Heinz.

Economic Forecast

Posted on Jan 15, 2015

Joey Smith receives the coveted Kiwanis coffee mug from Kiwanis President Will Ozier.

Keep in touch

Cards and visits might be appropriate for past Presidents with health challenges:

Bob Townley, President of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club (1977) has experienced difficulties after having an appendectomy with infection complications. Bob is currently in a rehab facility and is not doing well. The family would appreciate cards to :

Bob Townley

296 Blue Jay Pkwy

Ringold GA 30736

Mrs. Townley is home in the evenings if you want to call: 706-937-2440.

Updates are received from his daughter Terri Towley Deem , who was President of WGC Circle K (early 1980's ?)

Jonathan Stober - Talladega National Forest

Wildlife biologist Jonathan Stober presented a program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, January 9, 2015 at Sunset Hills Country Club. He spoke of the wildlife and plants in the Talladega National Forest.