An invitation was sent via e-mail to members of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Monday, January 19, 2026, to register for the meeting on February 6.
There are two things you need to do:
1) Invite guests
2) clink on the link in the invitation e-mail to register for lunch for you and guests.
(works best in that order)
Follow through to "save" or "confirm".
Since we're meeting downstairs, it's not "all you can eat buffet."
The deadline for online registration is January 29. That allows time to confirm guests and complete the food registration. Officers must call in the number of meals one week prior to the February meeting.
E-mail neil_weathington@bellsouth.net or text (770) 328-3168 on or before Jan 28 with questions, or if you need help registering a guest .
Thank you!
David Blanton will provide the program for the lunch meeting on Friday, February 6.
He is Executive Producer and host of Realtree Outdoors and Realtree RoadTrips
on Outdoor Channel and Monster Bucks TV on Sportsman Channel.
University of West Georgia's Baseball Coach Jeff Smith provided the program for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, January 16, 2026 in the Hubbard Dining Room.
Photo (1-16-26) : Joey Key, Kiwanis President, and Coach Jeff Smith, UWG Baseball.
With just 10 cards remaining, Georgia Carter retires the queen of diamonds. The pot has climbed to $2,432. Nine cards are left for next week’s drawing.
Simon Warren - Simon is in the fourth grade at Cartersville Elementary School. He plays on the golf team and represents the school at math competitions through a program called "Math Flex". Friday was his day to shadow Papa at the bank.
Douglas Salter (reporter) and Tucker Cole (sports editor) at Times-Georgian.
Judge Dusty Hightower provided the program for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club for its first meeting of the new year on January 9, 2026, in the American Pie Pizzaria.
Superior Court Judge Dusty Hightower and Kiwanis President Joey Key.
Mr. Chris Hosey, Director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, December 19, 2025, at American Pie Pizzeria.
photo Dec. 19: Chris Hosey, GBI; and Joey Key, Kiwanis President.
Carrollton Kiwanis Donates Gift Cards to Carrollton High School and
Central Carroll High School.
The Carrollton Kiwanis Club donated nearly $2,100 in restaurant gift cards to each of the High Schools. The donation supports students who may be experiencing food insecurity during the winter break. Each year, Kiwanis members personally deliver the gift cards to area schools. The cards help meet the needs of students and their families over the holidays.
Pictured are Kiwanis Club members Ms Jenny Miler Ingram, Mr Clint Backstrom, CHS Principal Ian Lyle, and other CHS Administrators.
Pictured: Kiwanis Foundation member Mr. Clint Backstrom, Club Secretary Ms. Jenny Ingram and Central High School Principal Mr. Kelly Edwards.
Photo: Kiwanis President Joey Key presents Kiwanis mug to WGTC President Julie Post.
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Dr. Julie Post spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, December 5, 2025. The lunch meeting was held at the new West Georgia Technical College; Carroll campus .
Dr. Jimmy Brock, Dr. Luke Lipham, Lacey Robinson, Jim Carter, and Kiwanis Governor Barry Gardner and his wife, Gloria, hosted Aktion Club Monday, December 1st. Members assembled three different Christmas ornaments: a simple Santa face, a simple snowman, and for the more dexterous club members an intricate gingerbread man. In memory of Fred Richards, we sang Rudolph Nosed Reindeer. Jim read “Twas the Night Before Christmas. We served chocolate chip cookies and a juice bag for a snack. Special thanks to Donna McWorter and her staff.
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Aktion Club December 1 (Kiwanis Governor Sighting)
Aktion Club meets next Monday, December 1st., at 10:00AM. We meet at the Carroll County Training Center which is located across form the Chamber of Commerce building. We have a Christmas craft project for our Aktion Club members. If you can, please plan to attend.
The Kiwanis Club of Carrollton met on November 14, 2025, at the University of West Georgia's Hubbard Dining Room in West Commons. Our club had the opportunity to host Dr. Mark Albertus, Superintendent of Carrollton City Schools since 2016. Dr. Albertus provided a district overview and highlights for our impressive city school system - 5,809 students strong - with four schools and a 130+ acre campus with expansion plans to reach the Cottage Hills area. We learned about the impactful 93% graduation rate with 85% of graduates attending college and $35 million given in scholarships. Mr. Austin Williams, Director of CTAE, informed us of the robust career pathways program to include a dynamic co-op curriculum with RaLin and the Air Force JROTC. We have much to be proud of in our renowned city school system.
The Kiwanis Club of Carrollton met on November 14, 2025, at the University of West Georgia's Hubbard Dining Room in West Commons. Our club had the opportunity to host Dr. Mark Albertus, Superintendent of Carrollton City Schools since 2016. Dr. Albertus provided a district overview and highlights for our impressive city school system - 5,809 students strong - with four schools and a 130+ acre campus with expansion plans to reach the Cottage Hills area. We learned about the impactful 93% graduation rate with 85% of graduates attending college and $35 million given in scholarships. Mr. Austin Williams, Director of CTAE, informed us of the robust career pathways program to include a dynamic co-op curriculum with RaLin and the Air Force JROTC. We have much to be proud of in our renowned city school system.
Photo: Joey Key, Kiwanis President; Austin Williams, Asst. Principal and CTAE Director; Ian Lyle, Principal of Carrollton High School; and Dr. Mark Albertus, Superintendent.
The next board meeting will be Tuesday, November 11that 5:30pm at UWG in the Richards College of Business.
Richards Building is the building you visibly see while driving on Maple Street.
From Maple Street, turn on West Georgia Drive then take the first right onto Aycock Drive. As you come down the hill, take the first right into the parking lot beside Aycock & Richards. Parking is open to all after 5:00. Enter the building and follow the first floor hall to classroom 120 on left. If you have trouble finding it, my cell is 678-334-1875.
If you have agenda items, let Joey or I know before the meeting so we can allow adequate time for routine reports and new business.
Ginny Edwards, Principal of Bowdon Elementary and member of the Bowdon Kiwanis Club. Her son Garrison gave a testimonial of his middle school experience in the 24Strong program.
Garrison Edwards, 14 years old, a freshman member of Bowdon's football and baseball team. He was two time middle school all-atate team. (Mentioned that he was an Auburn fan,)
Thomas Fendley - Carroll Co. Schools Technical Manager - Partnerships and Communication.
Douglas Slater , Ace Reporter, Times-Georgian
Cope and Anya Ozier -
Cope is 11 years old and is in the 6th grade at Carrollton Middle School. He plays lacrosse and is a UGA Bulldogs fan.
Anya is 8 years old and is the 3rd grade at Carrollton Elementary. She enjoys Performing Arts Club and dance.
The Kiwanis Club of Carrollton met on October 24, 2025, at the University of West Georgia's Hubbard Dining Room in West Commons. Our club had the wonderful opportunity to host our own UWG Circle K International student leaders: KP Gerber, Cierra Scurry, and Kim Penebaker. CKI is the world’s largest student-led collegiate service organization, empowering students through service to local and global communities. UWG's group of 15 members has participated in 13 service projects and 33 service hours thus far in the year. Projects include organizational fairs, 5k and 3k runs, local roadside clean-ups, a BBQ event, Positive Pencils and school supply drives, a CASA walk, and a District Day of Service in Atlanta. Their stellar commitment to service and community inspires us all!
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has appointed Sarah Stimac Japour to be the first District Attorney for the newly created West Georgia Judicial Circuit operating in 2025. The circuit covers Carroll and Heard counties.
District Attorney Japour spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club for the lunch program on Friday, October 17, 2025 in UWG's Hubbard Dining Room.
Photo: Kiwanis President Joey Key and District Attorney Sarah Stimac Japour.
The Kiwanis Club of Carrollton met on October 10, 2025, at the University of West Georgia's Hubbard Dining Room in West Commons. Following an educational reminder of the upcoming SPLOST early voting period, our club had the pleasure of hosting speaker Jonathan Parker, local real estate agent, registered forester, historian, and artist.
His topic, "Once Significant Places," shares his passion and expertise in communicating people, places, and time through revealing the character of a property. Mr. Parker studies Indian trails indigenous to the West Georgia area, develops intricate mapping documentation, and translates into beautiful works of art including land line lots, historical photographs, floral and fawn, and more. An engaging conversational session followed his captivating presentation.
Three Carrollton Kiwanians are honored with the Hixson Diamond Level 1:
Congratulations Jim Carter, Jim Collins, Randy Miller .
George F. Hixson Fellowship
In 1983, the Kiwanis Children’s Fund established the George F. Hixson Fellowship. Named for Kiwanis International’s first president, Hixson Fellowships are awarded to donors who give US$1,000 or more to the Children’s Fund. It’s a way of recognizing people who have contributed significantly to Kiwanis’ history of generosity. In fact, clubs and Kiwanians often give in honor of another person or organization — recognizing others’ help and commitment with a Hixson Fellowship.
Consider making a gift today toward a George F. Hixson Fellowship for yourself — or to honor someone else with one.
Become a Diamond Level
If a Hixson Fellow gives, or is recognized by, a second US$1,000 donation, they will receive a Diamond pin and a special tab to affix to the lapel pin. Additional US$1,000 gifts are recognized with sequentially numbered tabs to signify the Diamond level achieved.
Our new president, Joey Key, retires another card.
The pot grows to $1,609.
There are 20 cards remaining.
Bad photo: He drew the 9 of clubs.
[ note from Neil: As long as Joey's number is called each week, would it be OK to use the same photo and change out the card? He probably will not, but I'm thinking that on this winning streak, he might consider purchasing a Georgia Lottery ticket ? HA!]
The members of the Carrollton Kiwanis George F Hixson Fellowship (October 3, 2025):
(L to R) Johnny Tanner, Joe Bell, Randy Miller, Neil Weathington, Dale Williams, Derick Newton, Jim Collins, Jenny Miller Ingram, Clint Backstrom, Linda Robles, Tim Warren, Jim Carter, Paul McDaniel, Joey Key, Richard Dixon, and Luke Lipham.
CKI is asking members of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club to contribute donations for the school supply drive. Donations may be brought to Jennifer McNiel on Friday.
Johnny's daughter: Molly Tanner's healthy lunch meal and physical training paid off as she was able to barely sneak past Neil in the 5K race on Saturday.
Joey Taylor spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club in UWG's Hubbard Dining Room on Friday, September 12, 2025.
He took the time on the eve of the East Tennessee State game to speak to the Kiwanis Club, and on Saturday West Georgia won with score 35 to 31, with its third victory in a row.
Photo Sept 12, 2025 Kiwanis President Mark Herring presents Kiwanis coffee mug to Coach Taylor.
The Carroll County K9 Unit did a demonstration in the courtyard of UWG's West Commons for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club after lunch on Friday, September 5, 2025.
Kiwanis witnesses suggested that Corporal Zach Gossage might need a helmet for additional protection after seeing the Belgian Malinois K9 "Taysom" easily flip and tackle.
The Carrollton Kiwanis Club served as honorary pallbearers at the memorial service for Dr. Ernest McClendon on Friday, August 29, 2025.
True to the schedule of meeting every Friday around lunch time, the club said "goodbye" to a faithful member.
CHS Band:
Directors L to R: Chris Carr, Dr. Ernest McClendon, Hal Lovvorn, and Don Hall.
Superintendent Dr. Albertus and Principal Ian Lyle recognized (almost all of) the band directors in the history of Carrollton High School at one of last year's football games.
Membership Chair Sandra Morris welcomes three new members into the Carrollton Kiwanis Club.
Photo August 24, 2025 (l to r) President Herring's left arm, Lacey Robinson, VP for Programs; Sandra Morris, Membership Chair; and new members: Rick Prince, DeMarcus Copeland, and George Kelly.
Representative David Huddleston, (R) , District 72 of the Georgia House of Representatives, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, August 22, 2025.
Photo August 22, 2025: Mark Herring, Kiwanis President; and Representative Huddleston.
photo August 8, 2025: Kelly Meigs and Greg Schulenburg
Greg Schulenburg spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club and detailed some of the current expansion projects in Carroll County. The meeting was held in the Pilot room of the Tracy Stallings Center on South White Street. Thanks to the reporting by Douglas Salter, the meeting was covered on the front page of the Times-Georgian newspaper.
We are taking a road trip this week to Newnan for an InterClub meeting with the White Oak Golden K. This Thursday, August 7th, their meeting starts at 9:00 am at the Newnan Country Club. The director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigations will be their speaker. Anyone interested in going we will meet in the parking lot at the Times-Georgian (901 Hays Mill Road) at 8:00 am.
Let me know if you plan on going so, we won't leave without you.
photo August 1, 2025: Lacey Robinson, Kiwanis V.P. for Programs, Chris Joyner, and Mark Herring, Kiwanis President
The Kiwanis Club of Carrollton met on August 1, 2025, in the meeting room at American Pie Pizzeria. Our club had the pleasure of hosting Mr. Chris Joyner, Deputy Politics Editor for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Chris has spent the past three decades as an investigative and enterprise reporter, launching his career as a UWG graduate and later as a reporter for the Times-Georgian. Our club had the special opportunity to welcome Chris as the author of "The Three Death Sentences of Clarence Henderson," the story of a sharecropper, local to Carroll County, who was wrongly convicted for a murder he didn't commit in 1948. Chris is a fascinating storyteller, and the room was captivated by his commitment to the battle for racial justice.
Shana Anderson - Executive Director of Circles of West Georgia and guest of Derick Newton. Announcing: There will be an open house on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 2:30 to 5:00 PM. at First Baptist Church ; 102 Dixie St. Carrollton.
Matt Cooke - UWG Associate Director of Athletics - married with two teenage sons. Matt is a prospective member and Thursday was his birthday.
Blair Lipham - Our celebrity: She just returned from five weeks in Italy; singing opera. Blair just graduated in May with a Masters Degreee from Georgia State.
Fran Robinson, married to Lacey. Lacey says that Fran is the backbone and wind beneath his wings. Fran and Lacey are approaching their anniversary # 60.
Beth Graf - married to Robert and is a frequent guest and fan of Kiwanis. Married 46 years and retired, a happy traveler and just returned from Montana.
Meyvin Pritchett - Six years old and attends first grade in Cobb County. Mayvin loves ice cream, pizza, gymnastics, and the beach.
Milo McDaniel - Milo is three years old and loves the color pink and riding his bike.
Charlotte Vanacore - Margaret brought an Interclub from Golden K; Charlotte and Grace Miller.
Douglas Salter - Times-Georgian. Douglas stayed after class for private interview with the guest speaker.
photo July 25. 2025: Tonya Fulks, Tanner Medical; Sandra Morris and Joey Key, Kiwanis President-Elect.
Sandra Morris introduced speaker Tonya Fulks for the lunch meeting at the "Birches on Maple" Clubhouse . Ms. Fulks highlighted many services offered to Seniors .
Photo: Lacey Robinson, Kiwanis V.P.; Bert Wesley Huffman, GPB; Kimberly Grooms, Executive Assistant; and Mark Herring, Kiwanis President.
The Kiwanis Club of Carrollton met on July 18, 2025, in the Pilot Room at the Stallings Community Center. Our club had the pleasure of hosting Bert Wesley Huffman, President and CEO of Georgia Public Broadcasting. The vision of GPB is to unite and uplift the state of Georgia. GPB's focus is on public media, with a strong emphasis on providing educational materials and entertainment programming across various platforms - from health and wellness to art, culture, literacy and learning. In addition, GPB manages the Georgia Emergency Management system and concentrates on serving children and other community and civic outreach programs. Following an informative presentation on today's triumphs and challenges posed to GPB, Mr. Huffman opened the room up for an engaging question and conversation session.
the Carrollton Kiwanis Club at American Pie Pizzaria on Friday, July 11, 2025.
New Program Announced:
Impact West Georgia will be partnering with Honor Flight in 2026; a program that flies Carroll County U.S. Veterans free of charge - round trip - to Washington D.C. and back !
Karsten Friske - Karsten says that his last name is pronounced "Friskee". He is the Director of Development at UWG.
Tommy Freeman - Nancy Dixon's sister. She and husband Robert have a son names Maxwell and five grandchildren. Tommy is a Registered Ultrasound Tech at Tanner, and Richard invited her to enjoy lunch with Kiwanis Club.
Douglas Salter - Reporter for Times-Georgian
[ editor's addition: It was great to see Linda Patterson Robles, as she has returned from an extended trip to North Carolina, and while there, her sister Karen Jean Patterson died unexpectedly. Welcome "home" to Carrollton, Linda. ]
Coach Umbrah Brown, the Head Football Coach at Central, provided the program for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, 27, 2025. This meeting was held in Classroom # 2 at Tanner Medical Center.
Photo June 27, 2025: A couple of football parents welcome Coach Brown to the Kiwanis Club: Josh Williams, Coach Umbrah Brown, and Bo Bass .
Retired Professor of Geography Bob Myers on sudden notice filled in for a speaker who had to cancel in the last minute. He gave an interesting talk on relative location using New York and Timbuctoo as examples. He would remind you that Timbuctoo is in the Western Hemisphere.
Several members wanted the dates of Mansu Musu's Haj. It was from 1324/1325, 700 years ago this year.
Karsten Friske - Karsten writes: "I am the new member of the Development Team at UWG, and twice alumnus; classes of '22 and '24.
I work with the UWG Foundation to connect the University to the community, to support students through scholarships and other transformational gifts. Thank you for the honor of being with you all today !"
Sofia Watson - Sofia is the guest of Margaret Miller. Sofia is originally from the country of Peru, and now lives in Villa Rica, Georgia, and works for the American Solutions in marketing and business growth and development. She is interested in membership.
Jack Whitman - It was great that Jack Whitman could attend today, visiting from a great city in the East .
Scott Hembree of the local Peddle Recycling Company, spoke to the Kiwanis Club on Friday, June 6, 2025.
One of Scott's ancestors was a traveling "peddler", hence the name Peddle Recycling. Responsible citizens separate trash into different categories, and now this company will simplify the process by sorting recyclables.
photo: Lacey Robinson, V.P. for Programs, Scott Hembree, and Mark Herring, Kiwanis President.
Blynne Olivieri Parker has recently been named as Dean of the Ingram Library. She narrated a Powerpoint presentation that emphasized the many guests who were served and helped at the Ingram Library.
May 30, 2025: Kiwanis President Mark Herring, Blynne Olivieri Parker; Dean of the Library, and Lacey Robinson, Kiwanis V.P. for Programs.
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Blynne Olivieri Parker - Dean of the Ingram Library
Lieutenant Governor Mitch Clifton awarded several banner patches earned during the Kiwanis Year 2023-2024.
Past Lt. Governor Neil Weathington was recognized for successful Interclub visits and leading the Distinguished Division 12.
Past President Paul McDaniel was recognized for leading the Distinguished Club and for winning the Governor's Cup.
Secretary Jenny Ingram was recognized for reporting all these activities, and because of her due diligence, we will start banner patches on a clean slate. Thank you !
Michael Thurmond presented the lunch program for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club in Classroom # 2 of Tanner Medical Center on Friday, May 23, 2025.
Mr. Thurmond discussed his recently published book: James Oglethorpe: Father of Georgia, which tells the interesting story of Oglethorpe's life progressing from involvement of the slave trade, to becoming a major voice in the abolition of slavery .
Photo May 23, 2025: Mark Herring, Kiwanis President; Thurmond; and Lacey Robinson, Kiwanis V.P. for Programs.
Michael Thurmond is the chief executive officer of Dekalb County, Georgia. His is the author of several books and has previously served in the Georgia Legislature, as director of Georgia's Division of Family and Children Services, Georgia Labor Commissioner, and as Superintendent of Dekalb County Schools. He is married to Zola Thurman, and they have one daughter, Mikaya.
Dr. Karen L. Owen - Dean of University College and Honors College, Associate Professor, and Director of the Thomas B. Murphy Center.
(Dale Williams and Dr. Karen Owens)
Bill Nigut - Three months into retirement from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and after covering politics for five decades. He is now teaching at Emory Continuing Education Program.
Mark Woelzlein - retired US Army, a former member of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club, now living in Augusta and is the immediate-Past-Lieutenant Governor of Division Six.
Dr. John Ferling spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club and taught details of the American Revolutionary War detailed in his latest book; Shots Heard Round the World.
Photo May 16, 2025: Dr. Ferling and Kiwanis Vice President for Programs Lacey Robinson
Annabelle Turpin is photographed here receiving the ceremonial check from Clint Backstrom and Lacey Robinson representing the Key Club Scholarship 2025, presented by the Carrollton Kiwanis Foundation .
Annabelle, is a graduating senior in the class of 2025 of Central-Carroll. She has a GPA of 4.4, and was class President in both her Junior and Senior years. Annabelle has been a member of the Central-Carroll High School Key Club for four years.
She now intends to attend the University of Georgia and plans to major in Biology with the eventual goal of becoming a Dermatologist.
George Kelley - A prospective member, is a former Kiwanian from Lakeland, Florida.
Carol Ferling - The spouse of today's guest speaker. Mrs. Ferling worked in the Financial Aid Office of UWG.
Charles and Marla Turpin with daughter Annabelle - Proud parents: Charles is owner of T&T Casework, a commercial cabinet shop in Douglasville, and Marla is the Principal of Central Elementary School.
Aubrey Turpin - Rising eighth grader at Central Middle School and plays volleyball, basketball, and lacrosse.
photo: (l to r) Tim Warren, Marla Turpin, Jared Griffis, Bob Graf, Jim Carter, Mark Herring, and Randy Miller
In recognition of our Club’s 75th Anniversary last year, our Kiwanis Foundation began a partnership with both the Carrollton City School System and the Central Schools Cluster giving each of their Foundations a gift of $7,500.00 to assist students with financial needs to be able to participate in field trip experiences. Continuing that partnership, our Club is pleased to present each of these Foundations an additional gift of $5,000.00 this year.
We are grateful to have Central Elementary School Principal Marla Turpin and Club member Jared Griffis present today as representatives of the Central Schools Cluster.
Kiwanis Foundation supports Central School Cluster
Georgia District Governor of Kiwanis International; David Simmons, visited the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, May 9, 2025. Since his retirement from the Court System, the Governor has set a lofty goal of visiting as many clubs as possible in his year, from October 1 to Sepember 30.
Governor's Leadership Medallions:
On this visit, the Governor presented three Leadership Medallions:
05-09-2025: Congratulations to Jim Carter, Richard Fiori, and Ernest McClendon.
Dwight Taylor - Lacey invited his neighbor, a business analyst for TK Elevator.
George Kelly - A degree in Mechanical Engineering prepared George for position as VP of Facilities and Planning at Meharry Medical College in Nashville. George is a former member of the Citrus Center Kiwanis in Lakeland, Florida.
Parker Bell - Grandson of Joe Bell, and Economics and International Affairs at Georgia Tech.
Crystal Cox and Jean Hudson - Girl Scout Leaders - Troup 22363
April 25, 2025: Mark Herring, Kiwanis President; Patrick Yuran; and Lacey Robinson, V.P. for Programs.
The Kiwanis Club of Carrollton met on April 25, 2025, at the University of West Georgia Hubbard Dining Room in West Commons. Our club had the pleasure of hosting Patrick Yuran in his role as co-artistic director of the Real Theatre, a befitting acronym for "raw, elemental, artistic, and live" theatre. The mission of the Real Theatre is to pursue community connection and discovery related to the exploration of storytelling and messaging. Patrick shared the four branches of the Real Theatre: The professional guest artist series; Adult educational programs; Writer's workshops, and The production company. We enjoyed a recap of season 2024 highlights and a sneak preview of what's in store for the remainder of this year.
Katie Dugan Barrett - Mike Dugan's niece enjoyed the lunch and program on Real Theatre with her uncle . Katie is married to husband Shane and they reside in the house formerly occupied by grandparents Dave and Sara Dugan. She is an engineering consultant for local utilities.
Bob Abdich - President of the Fairfield Kiwanis Club
The Kiwanis Club of Carrollton met on April 18, 2025, at the University of West Georgia Hubbard Dining Room in West Commons. Our club had the pleasure of hosting the Very Reverend Jeff Jackson, Rector of St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, to provide an inspirational Good Friday message at 7:30 a.m. to start this holy day for our club members. Father Jeff opened his sermon with the reading of John Chapter 18 and provided a thought-provoking narrative on the history surrounding the mystical goodness of the resurrection.
Prior to Father Jeff's program, Michael Ock, Supervisor of Carroll County Elections and Registration, informed our club of recruitment opportunities in the county to assist with poll staffing as a poll worker or official.
The Kiwanis Club of Carrollton met on April 4 2025, at the University of West Georgia Hubbard Dining Room in West Commons. Our club had the pleasure of hosting Michelle Morgan, Carroll County Commission Chair. Ms. Morgan provided an engaging and interesting brief history of Carroll County as the county reaches its milestone 200th year in 2026. The program also highlighted the impressive growth and care for our community parks (reaching an estimated 2,700 total acres) and preserved land areas, particularly surrounding the Chattahoochee River. Various activities will be held beginning in the fall of 2026 to culminate with the December 11, 2026 formation date of Carroll County. The informative program concluded with valuable time to engage with Ms. Morgan in a question and answer format.
Photo April 4, 2025: Morgan Galbreath, in eighth grade at Central Middle School, enjoyed shadowing Commission Chair Michelle Morgan during a busy Friday. The Commissioner spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club during the weekly lunch meeting.
Zachary Besso - US Air Force vet. Zachary has four daughters.
Taylor Grisham - As newest Chamber employee, she came as a guest of Caroline Cetrulo. Taylor is the daughter of Billy and Leanne Green of Billy Bobs BBQ fame, and is married to Gavin Grisham, son Burt Grisham, who is son of Charlie Grisham.
Rick and Betsy Prince - The parents of the guest speaker. Rick is retired from financial planning with Northwestern Mutual . He races Lacey Robinson for thousands of miles around Carrollton. Betsy, the mother of three daughters: Kimberly, Elizabeth, and Katherine, is also a licensed professional counselor for over thirty years, and is still working part time, in the same building now owned by Anne Richards.
Anne Richards - visited to hear Kimberly's program.
She's back. Former member Kim, after vacationing from Kiwanis membership, has gone off an earned her PhD degree.
Kimberly Prince Korobov, who is now the licensed professional counselor who operates out of the office previously used by Dr. Fred Richards, provided the program of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club in the meeting room of American Pie Pizzaria. (Dine West was closed for Spring break.)
photo March 21, 2025: Dr. Kimberly Prince Korobov and Mark Herring, Kiwanis President
The Kiwanis Club of Carrollton met on March 14, 2025, at the University of West Georgia Hubbard Dining Room in West Commons. Our club had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Mark Albertus, Superintendent of Carrollton City Schools, and Mr. Scott Cowart, Superintendent of Carroll County Schools. An informative program featured the forthcoming E-SPLOST opportunity to provide local educational support without the need to raise taxes. SPLOST VII proposed projects include the retirement of replacement Carrollton High School debt service and a new school to house pre-K and kindergarten. Carroll County school system enhancements include classroom additions, replacements and improvements.
Shana Anderson - Representing Circles of West Georgia, She has lived in Carroll County for 24 years and is a mother of four with two grands.
Julie Good - Married to Tom Good, Julie is retired, and is a former bookkeeper at Central High School for 34 years. Julie is a guest of Nancy Dixon.
Tracy McDaniel - Former Kiwanian and today's guest of Jim Collins. Tracy is financial advisor at Edward Jones and co-founder of "Chase the Victory. He is a UWG football alumni.
Katie Williams - Dale's wonderful daughter-in-law. She and Brandon have two children: Reece and Mallory. Katie is currently serving on her third term on the City School Board and is director of operation s for the law office of John B. Jackson.
Beth Graf - Beth enjoyed lunch with husband of almost 46 years; Robert. She is a retired nurse with a Masters degree in Psychology, a singer for fun, and member of St. Margaret's Episcopal Church.
Charity Aaron - Currently works as Director of Partnerships and Communication for Carroll County Schools System. She has served as a marketing officer and volunteer for nearly thirty years. Charity loves to garden and is an Alabama fan. "Roll Tide !"
Laurie Fleck - Director of Public Relations for Carrollton City Schools, having served in the current roll for eight years. Laurie is a native of Carroll County and loves to share the great things happening in our city school system and build relations with community partners, like Kiwanis. Not an Alabama fan; "sting 'em".
Chuck Barnwell - Carroll County Fire Chief. Chuck was born in 1991 and is from Villa Rica. A huge Atlanta Falcons fan and loves tailgating and cooking on his smoker.
Scott Hembree - Owner of Peddle Recycling; West GA's only recycling pickup service. He and wife of twenty-five hears have seven children.
David Caswell - Specializes in wildlife services and is special needs assistant at West Ridge Church. David is originally from Smyrna and lives on a farm in Carroll County.
David Warren - Former Central High Band Director - now lives in Augusta with wife Allison, who attends Dental College of Georgia. David now represents Southeastern Sales for Fred J Miller ; band uniform manufacturer.
Anne Richards - attended today for book dedication in memory of Fred Richards.
Photo March 7, 2025: Stephanie Stuckey, CEO Stuckeys Corp., and Lacey Robinson, Kiwanis V.P. for Programs
The Kiwanis Club of Carrollton met on March 7, 2025, at the University of West Georgia Hubbard Dining Room in West Commons. Our club had the pleasure of hosting the CEO of Stuckey's Corporation, Stephanie Stuckey. Ms. Stuckey provided an inspiring, engaging, and information presentation surrounding the successful comeback journey of Stuckey's. Ms. Stuckey shared highlights of the Stuckey Corporation's road to resilience from a small roadside pecan stand in 1937 - to an expanded storefront vacation stop - to today's vibrant, reimagined business relationship with national retail chains. Ms. Stuckey spent time visiting with Kiwanis members, treating us to an original Stuckey's pecan log, and sharing her book, Unstuck: Rebirth of an American Icon.
Georgia District Governor David Simmons (from Cordele) presented many awards at the Division 12 Rally held at Tabernacle Baptist Church at 7:00 P.M. Friday February 28, 2025.
Governor David Simmons presented the Georgia Legacy Awards to Joe Bell and Richard Dixon.
Margaret Miller was present the Governor's Leadership Medalion.
Mark Herring was presented the Governor's Leadership Medalion.
Governor David Simmons and Lt. Governor Mitch Clifton recognized the UWG Circle-K leaders:
Jennifer McNiel, Faculty Advisor; students Reggie and Justice.
A Wonderful Kiwanis Ladies Trio sang the patriotic music :
Stephanie Stuckey, author, attorney, and former Legislator in the Georgia House of Representatives, will be guest lunch speaker for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club at noon on Friday, March 7, 2025 in UWG's Hubbard Dining Room.
She has purchased Stuckey's Corporation, the famous enterprise begun by her grandfather, where she now serves as CEO.
Judge Tom Parmer, Juvenile Court Judge in the West Georgia Juvenile Circuit. Tom and his wife Linda have two children: Sam and Lilly , who are both in graduate school.
Zachery Besso - moved to Douglas County in June 2023. He is a former teacher and disabled Veteran from the U.S. Air Force, also mentions that he is a good cook.
Jimmy Drew - retired in 1998 after working at UWG for thirty years. He also retired from the United Methodist Church in 2006, and fills-in where needed at different churches.
Bryce McNiel - a seventh grader who plays trombone in the band and is a member of the Beta Club.
Barbara Hart - volunteers with the SPARK program as a University of West Georgia undergraduate Special Ed major from LaGrange, Georgia. She is a former piano teacher and was Queen of the Christmas Festival at Callaway Gardens.
Sung Park - is from Korea and raised in Cambodia. He Dr. Peterson's graduate assistant. He is working towards a Master's Degree in Psychology at UWG and is applying for PhD studies.
Dr. Oman Lattouf, Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Tanner Health System
The Kiwanis Club of Carrollton met on February 14, 2025, at the University of West Georgia Hubbard Dining Room in West Commons. Our club had the pleasure of hosting renowned heart surgeon, Dr. Oman Lattouf, who serves as the Medical Director of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Program and Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Tanner Health System. Dr. Lattouf was joined by colleague Corrin McCloskey, Executive Director of the Heart & Vascular Service Line at Tanner. The presentation focused on the strengths among the power of heart surgery and community support. Dr. Lattouf performed the first open heart surgery at Tanner and has conducted 380 cardiothoracic surgeries to date in the past two years. Carrollton and the West Georgia region is extremely fortunate to have Dr. Lattouf as a physician with global distinction, yet entrenched within our own community.
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Dr. Luke Lipham thanks Dr. Lattouf for his successful heart by-pass surgery.
Dr. Tee Reeve - Tee and Dana have four children, one of which is the third generation Tanner surgeon Dr. Rhett Reeve. Dr. Tee Reeve is the guest of Johnny Tanner and visited to support Tanner surgeon Dr. Lattouf.
John DeLoach - John is a past Kiwanian from Columbia SC who moved to Carrollton in September 2023. He and his wife Elizabeth have three grown daughters and three grandchildren. John is a guest of Bob Graf.
Eddie McCoy is CFO of C&H Industrial. Eddie is an avid traveler and enjoys time with his family, playing folf, skiing, hiking, especially in Colorado. Edie is a guest of Lacey Robinson.
Interclub from Bowdon Kiwanis: (L to R) Dave Smith, retired Naval Intelligence Officer, now happy cattle farmer; Michael Ock, Carroll County Elections Supervisor; and Jill Adams, secretary of the Bowdon Kiwanis Club.
The Kiwanis Club of Carrollton met on February 7, 2025, at the University of West Georgia Hubbard Dining Room in West Commons. Our club had the pleasure of hosting Marie and Patrick Yuran to learn about the impactful Marie Yuran Endowment for Cancer Care. Mrs. Yuran is a leader and proactive advocate in the field of special needs education. Mr. Yuran serves as the Head of School for Oak Mountain Academy. The program featured courageous and uplifting thoughts of holding on and letting go, and Mrs. Yuran's story was a compelling one of love, life, and loss - revealing lessons learned in a sea of unknowns. Mrs. Yuran is thriving, and it was a joy to experience the inspiration behind the endowment at Tanner Health in her name.
Photo: Kiwanis President Mark Herring thanks Marie and Patrick for an inspiring program.
The Kiwanis Club of Carrollton met on February 7, 2025, at the University of West Georgia Hubbard Dining Room in West Commons. Our club had the pleasure of hosting Marie and Patrick Yuran to learn about the impactful Marie Yuran Endowment for Cancer Care. Mrs. Yuran is a leader and proactive advocate in the field of special needs education. Mr. Yuran serves as the Head of School for Oak Mountain Academy. The program featured courageous and uplifting thoughts of holding on and letting go, and Mrs. Yuran's story was a compelling one of love, life, and loss - revealing lessons learned in a sea of unknowns. Mrs. Yuran is thriving, and it was a joy to experience the inspiration behind the endowment at Tanner Health in her name.
The Carrollton Kiwanis Foundation awarded $1,500 in scholarships to winners in the 2025 Music Showcase on Sunday, February 2, 2025.
The Trojan Trebles, a vocal quintet from Carrollton High School, were awarded first place and split evenly a five hundred dollar scholarship in the juried music competition. They sang an unaccompanied arrangement of Georgia On My Mind.
photo: l to r: Laney Quinn, Senior; Morgan Lee, Senior; Joselyn Hernandez, Senior; Kendall Dobbs, Senior; and Molly Wallis, Freshman.
Aanya Rachel Lovett, a Senior from Central High School, was awarded the second place and a four hundred dollar scholarship in the juried music competition. she sang L'heure Exquise and was accompanied by Ruthie Phillips on piano.
Tripp Jones Byrd, a Sophomore from Central High School, was awarded the third place and a three hundred dollar scholarship in the juried music competition. He sang Caro Mio Bien and was accompanied by Ruthie Phillips on piano.
Claire Bentley, a Junior from Bremen High School, was awarded the fourth place and a two hundred dollar scholarship in the juried music competition. She was played Two Russian Pieces and was accompanied on piano by Breda Andrews.
The duet called The Slime Guys; consisting of Yael Ramirez on alto saxophone, and Gray Langlo on piano, both Juniors from Carrollton High School, played an arrangement of Misty, and won fifth place and shared a one-hundred dollar scholarship in the juried music competition.
Carrollton Police Chief Joel Richards spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on January 31, 2025 in UWG's Hubbard Dining room.
He spoke of the danger of Fentanyl, a synthetic manmade drug approved by the FDA for use as a pain reliver and anesthetic. It is about 100 times more potent than morphine and 50 percent more potent than heroin.
Governor Kemp signed Austin's Law into law in April 2024. Austin's Law, named after Austin Waters, who died at the age of 30 after taking what he thought was a Xanax pill that he purchased off the street. Austin's Law will make it possible to arrest and convict on aggravated involuntary manslaughter charges for cause of death for manufacturing or distributing a substance containing fentanyl; knowledge is not required.
Photo January 31, 2025: Mark Herring and Police Chief Joel Richards
Dr. Kimberly Prince Korobov is a licensed professional counselor in private practice here in Carrollton Ga. She actually practices in Fred Richard's office on Tanner Street. You may recognize her if you attended his celebraton of life - she officiated the event.
She is excited to be here and wants to meet more of us, (so introduce yourself!) and she's hoping to join Kiwanis.
She thinks this is a wonderful organization!
Savryn is eleven years old and is a member of the Middle School tennis team
Jimmy Drew - Jimmy Drew attended this week as a Tanner volunteer services representative and as a guest of Lacey Robinson. This is in keeping with Volunteer services rotating member attendance.
Jimmy worked for UWG as supervisor of publications and printing department. He retired in 1996. He went on to pastor sereral Methodist churces until 2009. He currently serves as volunteer at Tanner hospital and has been there for fifteen years, and has served on the leadership team for the last two years.
Josh Williams - Josh is a guest of Bo Bass. Josh and Amy have two children: Marlee 21, and Cole 16. Josh has submitted his membership application.
The Kiwanis Club of Carrollton met on January 24, 2025, at the University of West Georgia Hubbard Dining Room in West Commons. Our club had the pleasure of hosting our own Kiwanian, Margaret Miller. We were fascinated by the recounting of Margaret's courageous climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the "Mountain of Greatness" rooted in Tanzania, Africa.
Margaret and family/friends arrived in Arusha and hiked from 8/12-20/2024 with temperatures ranging from 85 to 5 degrees along the way. On the final trek, the group walked throughout the night to arrive at the summit (elevation of 20,000 above sea level) to greet the sunrise at the peak of the world, after looking down on clouds along the way. Thank you, Mama Simba, for sharing your amazing adventure. And the icing on the cake was Margaret's Mother in attendance to applaud her daughter!
Catherine Tanner - enjoyed lunch with her dad. She is a Georgia College & State University graduate; a double major in mass communication and rhetoric, who now works for NASCAR at the Talladega Speedway.
The Kiwanis Club of Carrollton met on January 17, 2025 at the University of West Georgia Hubbard Dining Room in West Commons. Our club had the pleasure of hosting Jonathan Dockery, Founder and Owner of The City Menus - a menu of business and community news and events covering the west Georgia area. Jonathan started the The City Menus on November 1, 2011, in tandem with a successful radio and television career as a traffic reporter, then solely engaged in the Menu in 2022. Our program included compelling insights in a "behind the scenes" format for "thecitymenus.com" to include news discovery strategies, mapping tools, city planning meetings, construction bid sites, and data scouts via a facebook group. Jonathan described himself as a digital nomad, as he successfully combines his positive work ethic with global travels and adventures.
photo January 17: Jonathan Dockery and Mark Herring
His application for Kiwanis membership had been accepted by the Board of Directors on January 8, 2025..
Blair Lipham - Blair enjoyed lunch with her dad. Probably not the first time having to sing for her meal, she was called up and used the operatic voice to sing "happy birthday" .
Guests at our last meeting of the year: The meeting was held at the Quilt Museum. Cool venue, and a good program. The guests are:
Anna Scudder/ Times Georgian Reporter
Georgia Kiwanis Governor, David Simmons
Kiwanis Governor-Elect, Barry Gardner
Guest of Joe Bell, former first lady of Kiwanis - his wife Patricia.
Guest of Johnny Tanner, former first lady of Kiwanis, Allison Tanner. Allison is originally from Billings Montana, and she taught Johnny to fish and hunt. Mother of three.
Georgia Kiwanis Governor David Simmons plans to visit every Kiwanis Club in Georgia during the 2024-2025 term. He's well on the way.
Pictured here with the current Governor: Richard Dixon (2006-07), Gov. Simmons, Governor-Elect Barry Gardner, and possible future Governor Mitch Clifton.
Shane Whaley spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club in UWG's Hubbard Dining Room on Friday, December 6, 2024. Shane is the Publisher of the Carrollton Living Magazine, which features stories of local citizens and business in Carrollton, Georgia.
Photo December 6, 2024: Mark Herring, Kiwanis President; and Shane Whatley, Publisher of the Carrollton Living Magazine.
If you still wish to donate to the food gift card project, please let us know if you want an amount added to you bill or give money to Clint or myself by this Friday. Total collected to date is $860.
We are collecting donations to purchase food gift cards (Subway, Chick-fil-a, Wendy's etc.) to be given to local high school students with food insecurities during the holiday breaks from school. Our club has given over $1K in gift cards in prior years.
Clint Backstrom and Jenny Ingram are accepting cash donations, you can have an amount added to your quarterly dues bill or bring actual small denomination food gift cards. We have partnered with Chick-fil-a for several years to stretch our member donations. We will need to purchase the gift cards in time to be delivered to the schools in December.
The Kiwanis Club of Carrollton met on November 22, 2024, at the University of West Georgia Hubbard Dining Room in West Commons. Our club had the pleasure of hosting Duane Sohl and Josh Ingle with Gradick Communications. The presentation featured a history of radio visionaries that shaped the current power of radio which we enjoy today. The Gradick Communications family of stations include five commercial stations, one non-commercial station, and nine signals, and is reflective of local community radio at its best. Gradick is proud to support our local communities based on an added value business model which is customizable and scalable to local needs and priorities.
The Kiwanis Club of Carrollton met on November 15, 2024, at the University of West Georgia Hubbard Dining Room in West Commons. Our club had the pleasure of hosting Kierston Phillips, Chief Magistrate Court Judge for Carroll County. Ms. Phillips shared many interesting details of her daily work in our large county footprint based on the smaller yet publicly accessible and vital role of the magistrate court in which she presides. Responsibilities include financial claims and garnishments, county ordinances, bench trials, warrant and first appearance hearings, bond settings, landlord/tenant challenges, and more. Ms. Phillips loves the law and is proud to continue to serve our county and community.
Diane Nivens - A software trainer and account manager at Tanner, Diane first moved to Carrollton to work at Greenway. She is chair of funding at St. Margaret's and a board member of West Georgia Impact.
Josh Williams - Josh is a guest of Bo Bass. Josh and Amy have two children: Marlee 21, and Cole 16.
Jean Conley - Jean and Mike moved to Carrollton in 2009. She is a registered nurse at Piedmont. They have three children; two duaghters at UWG and
a sone at Kennesaw State.
Noah Brewer - Noah is the sone of Bill Brewer. At Carrollton High School, he teaches English and is the 1b Coordinator, and has served 17 years (non-consecutive) as Key Club advisor.
UWG CKI - Jai Hicks (pronounced "JAY"), Reggie Ponder, and KP.
We are collaborating on a toy drive with multiple organizations. We are sponsoring one 4month old child and would love any donations of baby supplies including baby wipes, baby bibs, etc. Please let us know if Kiwanis has any donations!
Nov 20th: CGR Care Package Drive
College Girls Rock is having donation drive that we are collaborating on we to help those in need during the holiday season. They are collecting hygiene items, food, books, and clothing! We would love any donations from Kiwanis to help support!
Lt. Col. (USAF Retired) Mike Washington conducted the Veterans ceremony on November 9, 2024 at the Carroll County Veterans Memorial Park.
Maj. Gen,(Army Retired) Barry Gardner, currently serves as President of the Carroll County Veterans Park, and had to miss the ceremony this year as he was in Indianapolis, Indiana with other Governors-Elect for Kiwanis Governor training.
The second November Interclub club meeting is with the Bowden club on Tuesday November 19th At 6:30 PM. The meeting will be at the Bowden Historical Society building 105 College View Street. We’ll depart at 6:00 PM from the CVS Pharmacy parking lot at the end of the 166 W. bypass.
I would appreciate it if you would let me know if you plan to attend.
Patrick Yuran and Dr. Jacob Wells provided the program for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, November 8, 2024 in UWG's Hubbard Dining Room.
Patrick Yuran is the Head of School and Oak Mountain Academy and Dr. Jacob Wells is the Upper School Dean.
Photo: Mark Herring, Kiwanis President; Dr. Jacob Wells, Dean of the Upper School; Patrick Yuran, Head of School; and Thomas Amoroso, Athletic Director
The Ambassador Program and International Programs are some of the signature programs at Oak Mountain Academy. Both programs are ... <<Click the "read more" link below : >>
We are collecting donations to purchase food gift cards (Subway, Chick-fil-A, Wendy's etc.) to be given to local high school students with food insecurities during the holiday breaks from school. Our club has given over $1K in gift cards in prior years.
Clint Backstrom and Jenny Ingram are accepting cash donations, you can have an amount added to your quarterly dues bill or bring actual small denomination food gift cards. We have partnered with Chick-fil-a for several years to stretch our member donations. Please consider a donation now through December 6th. We will need to purchase the gift cards in time to be delivered to the schools in December.
Feel free to contact us if you want to help but will not be at the Friday meeting.
Photo (l to r): Mark Herring, Kathy Parsons, Jim Carter, Lacey Robinson, Cathy Perry, Rob Graf, Liz Key, Micheal Crafton, Diane Nivens, Nancy Dixon, Richard Dixon, and Beth Graf.
Reception in Ingram Library, Thomas B. Murphy Reading Room (ground floor) begins at 3:00 p.m.
Rare maps, photographs, reports, and correspondence from veterans’ papers and military engagements spanning the U.S. Civil War to the Vietnam War will be on display in the Special Collections Research Room (ground floor) from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Free parking will be available!
Campus Center Parking Lot 302 W Georgia Dr, Carrollton, GA 30117 Please drive past the first little parking lot for “commuters” and park in the larger “open permit and faculty/staff” parking lot.
Parking on Campus and Finding Ingram Library
Please find a free parking permit along with an annotated map attached.
Free parking will be available in all lots marked "Open Permit" shown in light blue on this map:
Campus Center Parking Lot 302 W Georgia Dr, Carrollton, GA 30117 Please drive past the first little parking lot for “commuters” and park in the larger “open permit and faculty/staff” parking lot.
Please feel welcome to direct people to me for any questions.
Blynne
Blynne Olivieri Parker
Professor & Head of Learning and Research Services
They promoted the upcoming fund raising event called "Snow Ball"; to be held at the Murphy Conference Center, 176 Murphy Campus Boulevard, Waco, Georgia, on January 25, 2025.
Photo: Mark Herring, Kiwanis President; Dr. Harry Nelson and Amy Whaley, West GA Autism Foundation
The Kiwanis Club of Carrollton met on October 25, 2024, at the University of West Georgia Hubbard Dining Room in West Commons. Our club had the pleasure of hosting Mr. Michael Ock, Carroll County Elections Supervisor, as our speaker. His responsibilities include oversight for more than 200 poll workers and 28 voting precincts; managing the electronic and equipment aspect of the local voting process; and ensuring safeguards for the integrity of the system. Carroll County represents the 19th largest county in Georgia for registered voters with 97,700 registered voters (2024). With early voting underway for the upcoming election, Carroll County has reached a 22% voter turnout thus far.
Photo: Mark Herring, Kiwanis President; and Michael Ock, Carroll County Elections Supervisor.
(almost l to r) Margaret Miller, JeNeen Walton, Bob Myers, Mark Herring, Nancy Dixon, Jennifer McNiel, Victoria (Tori) Bell, Jim Carter, Emory Faircloth.
Two new members were inducted on Friday, October 18, 2024: President-Elect Joey Key conducted the "swearing-in".
Caroline Cetrulo - Caroline is the Membership and Retention Manager for the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce. She is sponsored by Mark Herring.
Mike Conley - Mike retired as an Architect in 2018 after he departed UWG in 2017 after +8 years as an Executive Director and a as Project Manager for AEC Project Services. He is sponsored by Neil Weathington.
Jean Martin and Teresa Leslie provided the program for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, October 18, 2024 in UWG's Hubbard Dining Room. Jean Martin is an outspoken volunteer for the Humane Society and she brought with her this year's President; Teresa Leslie.
Jean Conley - Jean Conley visited Kiwanis to witness husband Mike's induction into the Carrollton Kiwanis Club, and to enjoy lunch with Mike with the Kiwanis Club at West Commons on Friday, October 18, 2024. Jean is a registered nurse at Piedmont Healthcare. She and Mike have been married for 28 years and have three college age children: Megan, Michael and Lauren; two girls at UWG and son at KSU.
Julia Ingram - Julia is the daughter of Jenny Ingram and the granddaughter of Randy Miller. She is a Junior at Carrollton High School and volunteers with the Carroll County Humane Society. She works with Dr Jason Harden’s Carroll County Animal Hospital Veterinary Service, and at home enjoys two Scottish terriers named Dallas and Wilson.
Glue two eyes on the model of the spider's body, and insert pipe cleaners to make fuzzy legs, and VOILA!
Each member of the Aktion Club can be a proud owner of his own spider.
Photo left to right: Mark Herring, Dr. Jimmy Brock, Jim Carter, Lacey Robinson, Joe Tarsus, and Neil Weathington, holding a spider that doesn't scare so much.
Jess Lassetter provided the program for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, October 11, 2024 in UWG's Hubbard Dining Room.
Lassetter is the Director of Giving at the University of West Georgia, and the perfectly timed program precedes the annual A Day for West Georgia campaign. On Thursday, October 17, 2024, hundreds of volunteers with balloons will canvas the community for donations from local supporting businesses.
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Photo October 11, 2024: Mark Herring, Kiwanis President; Jess Lassetter, UWG Director of Giving; and Shane David, Kiwanis V.P. for Programs.
Kiwanis Lieutenant Governor Mitch Clifton conducted the induction ceremony of new officers; Mark Herring ascended to the role of President, Joey Key to President-Elect, and Shane Davis (not available for photo) to Vice-President.
Officers (l to r) Mike Speir, Meeting Secretary; Mitch Clifton, Lt. Governor; Paul McDaniel, Past-President; Ray Kathe, Treasurer; Mark Herring, President; Joey Key, President-Elect; Joe Tarshis, Treasurer; Jenny Ingram, Reporting Secretary; Jim Carter, Foundation Treasurer.
The Board of Directors: Mr. Clifton thanked the retiring Directors for their service: Dr. Jimmy Brock, Shane Davis, and Jared Griffis. He then inducted three new incoming Directors: Jami Bower, Margaret Miller, and Kathy Parsons. The Directors who continue for one more year that make the complete Board of Directors are Dr. Luke Lipham, Jennifer McNiel, and Lacey Robinson.
The Kiwanis Club of Carrollton met on October 4, 2024, at American Pie Pizzeria. It was a milestone day for our club due to the focus on officer inductions. Mitch Clifton, Lt. Governor, conducted recognitions, honors, and inductions for the coming year. Among those recognized for exemplary service to Kiwanis and our local communities were outgoing President Paul McDaniel; 2025 President Mark Herring; President Elect Joey Key; Rookie of the Year Margaret Miller; new board members; members rotating off the board; officers continuing their service; and those newly appointed to leadership roles. The meeting concluded with remarks from President Herring who outlined his priorities for enhancing the visibility of our club while weaving our fabric of impact through connection and unified service.
Bryce McNiel - Jennifer's son Bryce is in the seventh grade at Carrollton Middle School. He plays trombone in the band and is a member of the Beta Club.
Angie McDaniel and Milo - Angie is Counselor at Temple High School and Key Club Advisor. Milo loves Mickey Mouse, hiding, and his birthday suit.
Sally Bethea spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, September 20, 2024. Her book, Keeping the Chattahoochee, chronicles experiences on the river, and highlights the conservation fight to maintain ecology, and to clean the river. She spoke of the campaign of the Chattahoochee River Keeper organization that champions the fight .
Photo September 20, 2024: Paul McDaniel, Kiwanis President; and Sally Bethea, author.
Caroline Cetrulo - Member Engagement and Retention Manager at Carroll County Chamber of Commerce. Caroline and her husband have been married for fifteen years and have two children, twelve and seven years old. Originally from Washington D.C., she has lived in the West Georgia area for seventeen years.
Cliff Perkins - Born and raised in Mr. Zion and Carrollton. He is retiring from law practice that he shared with his father; C.C. Perkins, and sister Ann-Margaret Perkins, and son Jason. Blessed with three children: Jason, Derek, and Crystal, and thee delightful grandchildren: Alex, Chloe, and Samantha.
Clay Robinson - Son of Lacey and Fran Robinson. Clay is President of Garrett and Robinson Investment Management and Wealth Planning, and is a board member of the Apalachicola Riverkeepers, and enjoys hunting, fishing, and shooting sporting clays. He has two daughters: Addie and Lilly; both graduates of Carrollton High School.
Alyson Stober - Alyson is a member of the Friends of the McIntosh Reserve and lives in Lowell Georgia.
Laura-Gayle McCord - Retired from owning and administration of Oak Grove Montessori School. She is a member of the Friends of the McIntosh Reserve and lives in Bowdon Georgia.
KP - A Junior at UWG and currently Vice-President at UWG Circle K International.
The Kiwanis Club of Carrollton met on September 13 in the Hubbard Dining Room of the University of West Georgia's West Commons dining hall. Our club had the opportunity to welcome Chief Chuck Barnwell, Carroll County Fire Chief, as our guest speaker. Chief Barnwell started his career in 1989, serving in various leadership and operational roles, including a 22-year service commitment in Gwinnett, Georgia. The Chief is happy to come home to Carrollton and is serving 15 stations, 135 personnel, and 15 engines - making an estimated 14,000-15,000 calls annually. He has overseen many local upgrades; increased staffing, training, and recruitment; and is proud of the national certification status. He has a passion for his calling and strives to earn his profession each day while fostering a brotherly relationship with fellow Carrollton officers and responders.
Photo: Paul McDaniel , Kiwanis President; and Carroll County Fire Chief Barnwell.
The Kiwanis Club of Carrollton met on September 6 in the Hubbard Dining Room of the University of West Georgia's West Commons dining hall. Our club had the opportunity to meet talented Irish Dancer Caleb Walton, son of Kiwanian JeNeen Walton. Caleb started Irish dancing 10 years ago, climbing to renowned positions of 6th and 8th in the world. It was fascinating to see a preview of Caleb's dancing ability by his demonstration of hard shoe dancing techniques achieved through dedicated discipline and practice taking him to global competitions. The demonstration ended by several Kiwanians joining Caleb in an Irish Dance jig!
Photo September 6, 2024: President-Elect Mark Herring and Caleb Walton, Irish dancer,
Photo: Margaret Miller, Caleb Walton, and JeNeen Walton
Braxton Priest - Braxton is Shane Davis' 26 year old nephew. He is from Villa Rica and is married to Sierra Priest. He is employed at Lee Fabricators where they produce among other things - Harley Davidson handlebars.
Photo (l to r): Mark Herring, Richard Dixon, Mitch Clifton, Lacey Robinson, Neil Weathington, Lynn Weathington, Jennifer McNiel, joined by Mark Woelzlein, Lt. Gov. from Augusta.
New District Officers (2024-2025):
(L to R) , Vice-Governor Ed Searcy, Governor-Elect Barry Gardner, Trustee Dawn Puderbaugh Hodges from the Carolinas, Governor David Simmons, and Past-Governor Brent Leslie.
Installation Brunch:
The Changing of the Guard:
Governor Designate David Simmons pins Lieutenant Governor Mitch Clifton, and Mitch receives the Division Twelve Lieutenant Governor Banner from Neil Weathington.
We had several guests at Kiwanis today as outlined below.
Michael Conley, retired 2017, two daughters at UWG. Married to Jean.
Bryce McNeil, guest of Jennifer. 13 years old, 7th grade Carrollton Middle School, Plays Trombone, Beta Club, and Performing Arts. Big help at all our Kiwanis Pancake Breakfasts.
Guest of Johnny Tanner, John and Jay Sutton, twins. John was a past Lt. Governor for Kiwanis in California, and now resides in Brunswick, Ga. Jay has been a pastor for 46 years and is currently the pastor at Trinity Baptist Church. He served as the chaplain for UWG for 12 years.
The Kiwanis Club of Carrollton had the opportunity to host Will Berry, Senior Vice President of Engineering and Modernization for Southwire Company, during our August 16, 2024 meeting. Mr. Berry provided an informative program focusing on the commitment of Southwire in the areas of modernization. We learned that during an eight-year period, Southwire is committed to making an impressive two billion dollar investment in digital transformation, plant standardization initiatives, and process modernization - with an estimated $500 million to be invested in Southwire's home headquarters here in Carrollton. Southwire is one of the leading manufacturers of wire and cable used in the transmission and distribution of electricity around the world.
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August 16, 2024 Program featuring Southwire's Will Berry
The Club Leadership Education (CLE) for Georgia Divisions 3 and 12 was held in Newnan Georgia on Saturday, August 12, 2024.
The Carrollton Kiwanis Club was represented by Lt. Governors Mitch Clifton(-Elect) and Neil Weathington, and President-Elect Mark Herring and Vice-President-Elect Shane Davis.
C.R. Phillips, from the Newnan Kiwanis Club conducted the training , with the assistance of David Simmons, Governor-Elect from Cordele , Georgia.
August 9, 2024: The Carrollton Kiwanis presented a check in support for the Central FFA group, who assisted with the program for Mrs. Marty Kemp on July 31, 2024.
L-to-R: Matt Hucekba, Jared Griffis, Mark Herring, and Scott Cowart.
Scott Cowart - Carroll County School Superintendent - visited as guest of Jared Griffis to support Coach Brown - Joey Key asked Mr. Cowart for update on County Schools, until the invited speaker arrived.
Matt Huckeba - Matt has been long term Principal at Central Elementary and visited as a guest of Nancy Dixon. He is Director of Curriculum and Instruction; Teaching and Learning.
Douglas Salter - Reporter for the Times-Georgian and recent UWG graduate.
Tucker Cole - Sports Reporter and Editor for Times-Georgian.
L to R: George Alexander, Mark Musaus, Michael Scott, Charles Wyrick.
George Alexander - retired Navy Fighter Pilot (25 years) and retired Delta Captain, (35 years). He is also retired from the Newnan City Council after 34 years.
Mark Musaus, lived in Newnan six years and is the chair of the student leadership program committee. He is retired from 38 years with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Michael Scott - Joined the Newnan Kiwanis Club in 1988. He bought and lives in a house built in 1851.
Charles Wyrick - President of the Newnan Kiwanis Club.
During 1979-80, when Bob Townley served as Lieutenant Governor, the Carrollton Kiwanis Club sponsored the charter of the Metro Atlanta Kiwanis Club. As a favor to our sponsored club, we are sharing this information to interested golfers:
Clint Backstrom, representing the Kiwanis Foundation Board, recognized Jami Bower and Pam Russell Smith at the Kiwanis meeting on July 31, 2024, for books dedicated "in memory" of their loved ones; Art Bower (husband) and Jim Russell (father). The Dr. Seuss books were presented to all second grade students in the Carrollton City and Carroll County school systems. Art Bower served on the Kiwanis Board of Directors and Jim Russell served as Club President in 1999 and later as Lieutenant Governor of the Division.
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Dr. Seuss Project 2024 named "in memory" of Art Bower and Jim Russell
The Kiwanis Club of Carrollton had the esteemed honor of hosting the First Lady of the state of Georgia, Marty Kemp, at the Carroll Electric Membership Cooperative on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Mrs. Kemp provided an insightful and engaging program in a question and answer format moderated by local Kiwanian Sandra Morris. Informative points of progress included the positive impact to eliminating human trafficking, mental wellness initiatives, proactive educational system support, animal tenderness and care, childhood literacy, Georgia Grown, and more. The program concluded with an expression of gratitude by Mrs. Kemp to the city of Carrollton for the nurturing environment comprising our community. Mrs. Kemp remains committed to helping others along the way in our great state.
CLE Training for incoming Presidents, Secretaries, and Treasurers for all of the clubs in Divisions 3 and 12 will be Saturday, August 10 at 9:00. It will be at the City of Hope Cancer Center, 600 Celebrate Life Parkway in Newnan, GA. Park in the front (the entrance at the red light) and enter through the front doors. Once in the front door, turn right. There will hopefully be signs that morning to help.
The training is required for all Presidents, Secretaries, and Treasurers. I would encourage all officers to attend, especially the President-Elect and Membership Chair, if possible. Please let Karen Goodell Webb (webbkg@gmail.com or 404-840-9119) by Friday, August 2 if you plan to attend. Our trainer C. R. Phillips should be finished by noon.
Anne Richards has invited Kiwanians to the Service in memory of Fred Richards on September 14, 2024 at Tabernacle Baptist Church and has invited Kiwanians to the meal at Venue on Cedar St afterwards. Anne must guarantee a count of meals to Tano by August 1, 2024.
Please remember to send Anne an e-mail on or before July 31, 2024 if you plan to attend:
Mitch Clifton, retired Computer Science Professor from UWG, presented a program on Artificial Intelligence in the Trojan Hall of Fame on July 19, 2024.
Mitch Clifton - Program on Artificial Intelligence
The Carrollton Kiwanis Club is serving a meal for the Circles of West Georgia group at 6:00 PM, Tuesday, July 16, 2024 in the Iona Center of St. Margaret's Episcopal Church.
Ice:
One of the needs mentioned at the board meeting on Tuesday night was that since there is no ice machine at the facility, we need someone to bring ice. Please let Joe Tarshis (see below) know if you can bring ice.
Servers
The primary reason for this e-mail is that we need Kiwanians to help serve the food. Thanks to Jacqueline Bridges for volunteering to be the "chief cook" for the evening .
Thank you. Every day is a great day to be a Kiwanian !
Contact Joe Tarshis (203) 470-1255 if you have any questions.
Tim Warren introduced the guests on July 12, 2024:
Matt Sever - Johnny Tanner invited Matt Sever, who serves on the sales force at Tanner Grocery. Matt and his wife Allie ( fourth grade teacher at Carrollton ), have two children; Maggie and Griffin.
Matt Skinner - Matt is the Sports Information Coordinator for the Carrollton City School System. He assisted Coach King with the slide show.
Since Forestry Agent Paul McDaniel is sometimes referred to as "Smokey the Bear", I thought it only appropriate that he be photographed with the forty-feet tall blue bear sculpture standing right outside the Denver Colorado Convention Center - "looking in." The sculpture is made of concrete and polyresin material. Paul McDaniel attended the Kiwanis International Convention and he and Angie enjoyed visiting with family in Colorado. Lynn and I celebrated our twelfth anniversary and I also served as delegate at the Convention.
The first thousand registrations to the Kiwanis Convention were awarded tickets to the Rockies Baseball game at Coors Field.
July 4: Before the game, Katrina Baranko, from Albany Georgia, was recognized on the field by the City of Denver as the Kiwanis International President. And Kiwanis International was recognized as holding a convention in the city.
Lynn and I tolerated only one inning in the sweltering sun, and enjoyed the rest of the game in the shade and sitting at a picnic table, while Lynn gave play by play of the game from the internet coverage to others enjoying "the shade". The Rockies won, and when the sun went down behind the mountains, we went back into the stadium and enjoyed the most fantastic fireworks show that I have ever seen.
Neil and Lynn Weathington and David and Katrina Baranko.
More details of the Kiwanis International Convention will follow. An interesting contrast of cultures was seen as the Civic Center also hosted "Comic-Con" during the July 4th week, with costumed attendees arriving as their favorite characters.
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Kiwanis International Convention - Denver Colorado
President-Elect Mark Herring presents a donation check to Kristin Limbaugh from the Carrollton Kiwanis Foundation to the Friends of the Neva Lomason Library.
Kristin Limbaugh, Assistant Director for Youth Services and Literacy for the West Georgia Regional Library System, provided the program for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, June 28, 2024. She presented the "1,000 Books Before Kindergarten" Campaign.
Richard Dixon introduced the guests on June 28, 2024:
Rev. Dr. Edward J. Landrum - Kathy Parsons invited Rev. Landrum; Pastor of Mighty Moore's Chapel UMC, and President of the Carrollton Ministerial Alliance.
Betty Williams visited from the Fairfield Plantation Kiwanis Club, and took orders for bushels of peaches; the fundraiser for the Fairfield and Villa Rica clubs.
Kiwanis President Paul McDaniel thanks Morganne Harper and Jennifer Gunnells for an exciting program at American Pie Pizzaria.
Special Speaker at Kiwanis Meeting - June 21, 2024 - Morganne Harper is a Special Education instructor at Carrollton High School as well as the head volleyball coach for CHS. She coached the CHS unified volleyball team that won gold at the 2024 Georgia Special Olympics.
Jennifer Gunnells - Retired from CHS Special Education Department and is now in the Carrollton Parks and Recreation Department Therapeutics Coordinator - coordinates events to allow students to participate in Special Olympics, camps, dances, and more.
Jacey Sabo - CHS Volunteer and Granddaughter of Jeremy Sabo -
David Munoz - CHS volunteer, and
CHS Students - Tyler Sefara, Addie Gunnells, Micah Hardy, Bianna North
Some of these students were members of the CS Unified volleyball team that won the gold medal at the 2024 Georgia Special Olympics.
Braven and GunnerDavis: sons of Shane Davis. Braven is a rising senior at Carrollton and runs cross country and track. He wants to join the Army after college and join the ROTC program in college. On his info sheet for the announcer, Gunner says
"My name is Gunner. I like going outside and making things. I also like eating."
Photo: Paul McDaniel and Bill Hearnburg, Judge Advocate, American Legion Post 143
The Kiwanis Club of Carrollton met on Friday, June 14, 2024, at local American Legion Post 143. Steve Fuller introduced our speaker, Judge Advocate Bill Hearnburg, who delivered an enlightening and powerful program on the significance of national Flag Day for our country and local community. Wearing his Air Force uniform of some 40 years ago, Hearnburg honored our local Veterans, providing a special challenge coin to commemorate the military service of local Kiwanians and to encourage them to keep patriotism going. He reinforced to our club that we don't have to be a veteran to be a patriot. Local legionnaire officers demonstrated the proper folding of the American flag, noting the folding and symbols for each of 13 folds. Our group had the pleasure of respectfully honoring the playing of taps.
Ketty Cusick – Ketty is a guest of Lacey Robinson. A graduate of UWG, she later worked in Administration for 15 years. She was the Associate Director of Admissions., then served as Director of Development for the UWG Foundation. Now, she is currently serving as the Director of Development for the UWG Foundation.
Sharon Hearnburg – Bill’s bride of 58 years. She is a retired administrator and teacher at Central High.
Debbie Novak – widow of professor and Air Force vet Glenn Novak, vested to hear the program, being friends of the Hearnburgs for 35 years.
Brittney Utley – Margaret enjoyed lunch and program with her daughter Brittney, son-in-law Josh, and granddaughter Ruby, eight years old, who has been home schooled for life. Josh is a veteran and now works at Tesla in Austin Texas.
Carlie Whitman - Bowdon High School Key Club Scholarship Recipient
The Kiwanis Club of Carrollton met on Friday, June 7, 2024, at local restaurant American Pie Pizzeria. The program, presented by Lacey Robinson and Bob Graf, focused on marking the 80th anniversary of the Normandy invasion on June 6, 1944. The timing of the program was particularly poignant given the anniversary date of the invasion, and featured extraordinary photographs. Intricate diagrams illustrated the strategy of allies by air, land, and sea - aircrafts, troops, tanks, and ships - on the five beaches of embarkation. The overarching story was movingly accentuated by an overview of the small town of Bedford, Virginia, and its significance in the invasion. Thirty-seven men from this storybook town liberated a continent and changed the world. Nineteen of the 31 men lost their lives in the first nine minutes of the encounter, including three sets of brothers, which was the highest per capita loss in the U.S. As Kiwanis, we respectfully and emotionally honor the valor, nobility, and immeasurable sacrifice of the allied forces, and we will forever remember the heroic fallen who remain giants in humanity.
Grace Miller - Margaret Miller enjoyed lunch with her mother; Grace Miller, mother of three boys and two girls. Grace was married to Mark Miller and has been a member of the Carrollton Golden K Kiwanis Club for twenty-five years. She has served as club secretary for twenty years.
Fran Robison - Fran visited to support and hear Lacey's program. She and Lacey have been married for fifty-eight years. They have two sons: Clint and his son live in Alexandria Virginia, and Clay and his two daughters live in Carrollton.
Lance Ivey - Brother-in-Law to Lacey and Fran, Lance ownded and operated Ivey Heating and Air until his recent retirement. Lance is married to July Parkman Ivey, who was at one time the Director of Carrollton Parks and Recreation.
Bill Hearnburg - Bill visited to hear the program presented by Lacey Robinson and Bob Graf. He is a member of the Rotary Club and has been retired from the Air Force for twenty-eight years. Bill will be the speaker for the meeting on June 14 at the American Legion Post 143.
Beth Graf - Bob and Beth have been married for forty-five years, and for the last forty years they have lived in Carrolltn. She is a retired counselor and nurse, and say that she is happy to suport this great club !
Kiwanis Lt. Governor Neil Weathington presents the banner patches earned during the year 2022-2023 to President Johnny Tanner and Secretary Jenny Ingram. The Club was recognized as a "Distinguished" Kiwanis Club in Georgia, and was awarded banner patches for the other exemplary service performed.
May 31, 2024 Photo: Neil Weathington, Johnny Tanner, Jenny Ingram
Paul Sims - Paul is the Senior Director of Sustainability at Southwire.
Anne Gibbons - Anne is the mother of Angie Gibbons McDaniel and mother-in-law of Paul MCDaniel. She lives in Rotanda West Florida, and is retired from Georgia Power and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Tennessee.
Carole Murphy - Carole is retired and living the dream. Born and raised in Carrollton and enjoys two grandchildren that keep her young.
Ty Sabo - Jeremy's grandson visited. Ty is a Carrollton High School sophomore; baseball outfielder (hit .538 in JV baseball season) , and football quarterback.
David Warren - Tim brought his youngest son David, most recently the former Band Director at Central High School. He is the proud husband of Allison Warren , and they are moving to August Georgia where she has been accepted to Dental College of Georgia where she will study to be an Dentist.
Colleen Jones - Colleen is the Principal at Central Middle School. She and husband Gordon have two boys: Jake, a seven year old and Janus, two year old, currently potty training.
Heather Harp - Heather is the Principal at Whitesburg Elementary School. She and her husband Chase have two children: son Camdon, eleven years old, and daughter Hunter, eight years old.
Rena Ann Peck, The Executive Director of the Georgia River Network, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, May 31, 2024 at the American Pie Pizzaria in Carrollton. She is alarmed about the irreparable impacts of mining next to the Okefenokee Swamp and is leading the public relations charge against anything that would disrupt its ecology. She asks for citizens to contact Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and Legislators to support the Okefenokee Protection Acts; HB 71.
Until your Kiwanis Club sets up the annual budget to support these six projects, please consider a contribution to each of the six.
For the next annual budget, please consider the requested amount per member. There are two points on the Secretaries "Distinguished" checklist for contributing the requested amounts.
Thanks,
Neil (770) 328-3168
Your Club Secretary is the secret weapon for "Distinguished" Award !
The Carrollton Kiwanis Club was given a tour of the training facility; an impressive wing with three large classrooms previously used by West Georgia Technical College. Thanks to Major Craig Dodson and Captain Guy Pope for tour and and lunch.
Photo: Major Craig Dodson and Kiwanis President Paul McDaniel
The Kiwanis Club of Carrollton met on Friday, May 17, 2024, at local restaurant American Pie Pizzeria. Our club had the valuable opportunity to discover the positive impact of accountability courts from Superior Court Judge Dusty Hightower. Judge Hightower presides over the Carroll County Drug Court and works passionately to provide a path of educational and societal reentry programs. Judge Hightower also serves on several local boards in an effort to give back to his community.
Photo: Judge Dustin Hightower and Paul McDaniel, Kiwanis President.
Jeanette Wheeler - Lacey Robinson brought the returning visitor, who just submitted her membership application.
James Weaver - Jami Bower brought returning visitor James Weaver.
Karen Van Blarcom - Karen is Director of Drug Court, with ten plus years experience in Criminal Justice and supervising and helping high risk offenders through recovery. She is from Marietta and is the mother of five children.
Meg Garrett - Meg is a guest of Mark Herring and is an intern with the Times-Georgian. She is a rising senior at Auburn University and has lived in Carrollton her whole life, being the duaghter of Ben and Kristi Garrett.
Members of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club who wish to go visit the sponsoring Club, should meet after 11:00 AM in the Carrollton Bradley Steet parking lot, across from Carrollton City Hall , Tuesday morning, May 14, 2024. We will depart Carrollton promptly at 11:15. AM.
Neil (770) 328-3168 (Is it true that the Newnan Club just received confirmation of our 1947 Charter postmarked from the Palmetto Post Office ?)
David Harris proved the memo that he had a good face for radio, and did an admirable job of announcing the three day meet at Maddox Musselwhite Track at Grisham Stadium for Class 7A and 5A plus Adaptive Events. He has announced every major track meet at Carrollton except two in 1970 and 1980, since the very first meet ever held at Carrollton High with the Carrollton Relays in April 1971.
Nicole Fannin, Executive Director of the Tanner Medical Foundation, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club for the Friday lunch meeting at the American Pie Pizzeria on Friday, May 10, 2024.
Photo: Paul McDaniel, Kiwanis President, Nicole Fannin, and Joey Key, Kiwanis V.P. for Programs.
Jeanette is the Director of Volunteer Services and pastoral care at Tanner. She came to Tanner from Wellstar in 2013 where she also managed Volunteer Services. She holds a degree in Business Administration and several national certifications in non-profit and volunteer management. She is a resident of Carrollton and is a mom of 4 and a dog mom of 3 incorrigible Labradors - Lola, Mandy, and Dodge. Her favorite pastimes are participating in AKC hunting retriever sports and she runs a small business making all natural dog treats and grooming supplies.
The Kiwanis Club of Carrollton met on Friday, April 26, 2024, at the University of West Georgia, in the Hubbard Dining Room. Our club had the opportunity to learn about the topic of inequality and urban sociology as shared by guest speaker, Dr. Tiffany Parsons. Dr. Parsons is a lecturer at UWG in the fields of sociology and applied psychology and is co-founder of Impact West Georgia. She serves various populations in our communities - developing transition strategies to aid homeless individuals - and serving as a leadership advocate in the prison education program.
Carrollton High School students expertly performed the Sonata in F Minor by Telemann; Connor Haley on bassoon, and Gray Langlo on piano. Unfortunately, the music judges did not rank our ensemble with the scholarships, however Mr. Carr and I were very impressed with the accuracy and precision that had been accomplished by the two.
Photo by Mitch Clifton: Carrollton High School sophomore Gray Langlo and senior Connor Haley - on stage at the history Douglas Theater in Macon, Georgia.
Art -
Marcella Kuykendall of the Carrollton Center for the Arts had hidden away the winning art pieces from the Carrollton local Art and Music Showcase in February, for transport to Macon for the District Show. None of our art submissions won scholarships this year. Carrollton ninth grade Julie Patel's painting "Ballard of Bards" was awarded the blue ribbon for first place in ninth grade art.
Thanks again for the contributors and sponsors of the Art and Music Showcase, of which $3,000 was awarded locally. The Carrollton Kiwanis Club contributes to the Georgia District Foundation which pays scholarships $15,000 for District winners.
James Weaver - Jami Bower invited James to enjoy the Kiwanis lunch and program. James has been a part of the UWG Dine West and is currently a Director in Auxiliary Services working on Special Projects to include coordinating all commencement ceremonies. James and his wife have resided in Carrollton for the past three and half years. James mentioned his admiration for Kiwanis during his catering experience and now has the flexibility to be involved to give back to the community
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[ Editor's note: When you bring a guest, please collect contact information. Thanks to Matthew Clay for designing the Guest Form that is parked on and may be downloaded from the Club's website. We will add friends to the weekly e-bulletin and stay in touch. ]
Kristin Gill, Executive Director of the Carrollton City Schools Education Foundation, presented a program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club at lunch in University of West Georgia's Hubbard Dining Room. In observance of last year's seventy-fifth anniversary of Kiwanis in Carrollton, the Carrollton Kiwanis Foundation presented a check in the amount of $7,500, designated specifically for subsidizing Field Trip Experiences for students in need of financial assistance.
Photo: Randy Miller presents the copy of the donation check from the Carrollton Kiwanis Foundation to Kristin Gill, Executive Director of the Carrollton City Schools Education Foundation. The members of the Kiwanis Foundation Board present on Friday were (l to r) Joe Bell, Tim Warren, Randy Miller, Club President Paul McDaniel (Ex Officio), Clint Backstrom, and Jim Collins.
Randy Miller gave us the "Reader's Digest" shortened Foundation Report on Friday. Click the "read more" for the full report.
Tom Ford - An Industrial Chemist,visited as a guest of Dr. Luke Lipham. He and his wife have been married for 55 years. He gets the College Award; having attended Troy, UAB, Mercer, and Auburn.
Cathy Myers Lawrence - Bob Myers enjoyed lunch with his daughter; Cathy, who attended school with today's guest speaker Margaret Miller. Cathy is a retired middle school teacher and librarian, and loves to camp, read, and do crafts. She is a bird watcher like her dad.
Dr. Edward Landrum - Kathy Parsons invited Dr. Landrum, Pastor of the Mighty Moore's Chapel and President of the Carrollton Ministerial Alliance. He is Chair of the loace NAACP Religioius Affairs. He is father of seven children and three grandchildren.
James Weaver - Jami Bower invited James to enjoy the Kiwanis lunch and program. James has been a part of the UWG Dine West and is currently a Director in Auxiliary Services working on Special Projects to include coordinating all commencement ceremonies. James and his wife have resided in Carrollton for the past three and half years. James mentioned his admiration for Kiwanis during his catering experience and now has the flexibility to be involved to give back to the community.
Joy Ginther - Joe Tarshis invited guest Joy Ginther, currently the Director of Advising at UWG. She is pursuing a Doctoral Degree at UGA. He and her husband Ben have been married for 13 years and have thee children, and she like so to run and ride bicycles.
Gunner Hamilton Davis attended with his dad; Shane Davis. Gunner is a fourth grader at Carrollton Upper Elementary School and is quite the outdoorsman.
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[ Editor's note: When you bring a guest, please collect contact information. Thanks to Matthew Clay for designing the Guest Form that is parked on and may be downloaded from the Club's website. We will add friends to the weekly e-bulletin and stay in touch. ]
The Kiwanis Club of Carrollton met on Friday, April 12, 2024, at the University of West Georgia, in the Hubbard Dining Room. Our club had the pleasure to learn about the ongoing life achievements of Margaret Miller and her continuing journey of excellence. Margaret shared highlights of her life as a young child in Carrollton - blessed with an active, loving family - to her ultimate rise to Lt. Colonel after 36 years and holding 11 ranks. Margaret's positive energy, honoring faith, and stellar achievements invigorated the room. As a fellow Kiwanian, we are fortunate to have her as our own.
Photo: Margaret Miller, US Marine Lt. Col (Retired) and Paul McDaniel, President of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club.
The Kiwanis Club of Carrollton met on Friday, April 5, 2024, at the University of West Georgia, in the Hubbard Dining Room. Our club had the pleasure to listen and learn about pivotal updates from Kathy Parsons, Director of Missions for Impact West Georgia, and as our own Kiwanian member. Kathy serves as a life-altering, non-profit leader of the faith-based Impact West Georgia organization. She shared photos of impact showcasing the hard work and now culmination of the new, beautiful shelter for those in need. The shelter is one of several transformational programs designed to empower vulnerable individuals in the challenges of homelessness, illiteracy, and access to healthcare - all of which uplift our community and bless others.
Photo April 5, 2024 Kiwanis President-Elect Mark Herring and Kathy Parsons, President and CEO of Impact West Georgia.
JeNeen Walton - JeNeen is the mom of Caleb Walton, who finished eighth in the world in Gloscow Scotland last week in the world Irish dance championship. She was an amateur barrel racer and is now an event coordinator. Married, JeNeen is 28 years old. Following in her sponsor Margaret Miller's footsteps, JeNeen is applying to be a member of both the Carrollton Kiwanis Club and the Carrollton Golden-K.
Dan Dockery - Dan just retired as Associational Missionary for the Carrollton Baptist Association. For the next six weeks, he will be serving as Sabbatical Pastor at Tabernacle Baptist Church.
Andy Tatnall - Andy is President-Elect of the Kiwanis Club of Marietta. He has been married for 41 years and has two daughters and five grandchildren.
Three members of the UWG CKI group visited:
Nadia White - will be graduating in May with a B.A. in Information Systems and Data Analytics.
KP. Gerber (left) is the newly elected Vice President of UWG Circle K.
Carlo Romo (right) - will be graduating in May with a B.S. in Psychology.
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[ Editor's note: When you bring a guest, please collect contact information. Thanks to Matthew Clay for designing the Guest Form that is parked on the Club's website. We will add friends to the weekly e-bulletin and stay in touch. ]
You all are probably aware of the pending danger to the Okefenokee swamp posed by a mining operation out of Alabama that is mining titanium oxide at a site very near the swamp. If the mining operation is allowed to expand it could cause irreparable damage to the swamp and it’s ecosystem.
There are many groups in the state of Georgia and even outside our borders that are trying to stop this ecological catastrophe. The Georgia River Network is one of those groups. They have put together a website that explains the importance of protecting the swamp and what we can do as individuals to express our concerns.
Would it be possible to send this link out to club members thru Clubrunner? I know we have several members who have interest in pursuing this effort.
The Good Friday Breakfast Message was brought by Dr. Kevin Rivers, Lead Pastor of Midway Church. Read the Gospel of John, emphasis on John 19:30. In the last four actions on the cross: He received sour wine; He said "it is finished"; He bowed his head; and He gave up His spirit. The last actions demonstrated purpose, peace, and power.
March 29, 2024: Photo Dr. Kevin Rivers, Lead Pastor at Midway Church, and Paul McDaniel, President of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club.
The Pathfinders Men's Bible Study Group joined the Kiwanis Good Friday Breakfast.
Pathfinders meet every Friday at 7:00 AM.
Julie Key; Joey's daughter, is shown here photographed with her dad and Pastor and Speaker Dr. Kevin Rivers.
Mike Farr, One of Carrollton's recent retirees.
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[ Editor's note: When you bring a guest, please collect contact information. Thanks to Matthew Clay for designing the Guest Form that is parked on the Club's website. We will add friends to the weekly e-bulletin and stay in touch. ]
We need a paradigm change, where in addition to just remembering to show-up for the Friday Kiwanis Meetings, we need leaders who will step-up the game and invite guests. We all need to get behind and support the energizer bunny and Membership Chair Shane Davis. Statistics and common sense prove that Kiwanis Clubs who actively and regularly invite guests - will grow in numbers. If two leaders at a time will invite prospective members each week, then the club secretary is able to report on the monthly report that we are participating on the Kiwanis Two-For-Two program, (that earns us "Brownie" points toward "Distinguished" status.) and, no big surprise, more members will join. Just remembering to "show-up" is only the first step. Please invite friends ! If your guest is a "prospective member", the the Club pays for the lunch . And for the absent minded professor types - remember that the meeting on Friday, March 29, 2024 is a breakfast at 7:30 AM and there will be no lunch meeting. For retirees, be amazed that 7:30 occur two times per day ?
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
March 22, 2024
Richard Dixonintroduced Guest Mike Farr.
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[ Editor's note: When you bring a guest, please collect contact information. Thanks to Matthew Clay for designing the Guest Form that is parked on the Club's website. We will add friends to the weekly e-bulletin and stay in touch. ]
The Kiwanis Club of Carrollton met on Friday, March 22, 2024, at the Neva Lomason Memorial Library. Our club was inspired by the program provided by fellow Kiwanian, Shane Davis, who shared the founding premise and ongoing mission of his non-profit organization, West Ga First Responders. Shane formally created this non-profit in 2023 to assist first responders and their families with unexpected challenges in their lives - as a way of providing support to them - and to furthering his ministry.
During the Morning Session of the Mid Year Training in Macon, Mark Herring was honored and received the Kiwanis Ruby K pin, recognizing that he has invited five or more members during his Kiwanis career. Congratulations to Mark. The other recipient of the award was the current Kiwanis International President, who has invited more new members than anyone in Georgia.
Varsity Women's Basketball Coach at Carrollton High School, Shon Thomaston, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club at The American Pie Pizzaria on Friday, March 15, 2024.
Photo: Joey Key, V.P. for Programs; Paul McDaniel, Kiwanis President; Coach Shon Thomaston; and Travis Thomaston, Director of Student Engagement for Carrollton City Schools.
Richard Dixon, Mark Herring, Jennifer McNiel, and Neil Weathington attending the Mid Year training conference in Macon on Saturday, March 16, 2024.
During the Morning Session, Mark Herring was honored and received the Kiwanis Ruby K pin, recognizing that he has invited five or more members during his Kiwanis career. Congratulations to Mark. The other recipient of the award was the current Kiwanis International President, who has invited more new members than anyone in Georgia.
Thanks for All for your cooperation in making the Governor's Rally a success for the host club and your [not always] humble Lt. Governor. ( - :
Thanks to Jenny Ingram and Jeremy Sabo for serving at the registration table. The Carrollton Kiwanis Club has perfected the R.S.V.P. process, however I was nervous that the surprise non-registered attendees would exceed the no-shows from the other clubs. Thanks to Margaret Miller, JeNeen Walden, and (guest) Becky Ellington for singing the patriotic songs. When I attended the first Lt. Governor's meeting last Summer, it was a pleasant surprise to find our former club member Mark Woelzlein (pronounced "Wells-Line" ) was now a Lieutenant Governor from Augusta. Being retired veterans, it was very appropriate for Mark to lead in the Pledge of Allegiance and Margaret to sing with JeNeen and Becky "America the Beautiful" , and "God Bless America." I was moved by the prayer offered by Mrs. Grace Miller, Secretary of the Carrollton Golden K Kiwanis Club, and perhaps the oldest Kiwanian in the room.
Congratulations to Clint Backstrom, who was nominated by his club sponsors Jim Collins and Jack Whitman to receive the much deserved Governor's Leadership Medallion.
Photo: Clint Backstrom and Brent Leslie.
Georgia Kiwanis Governor Brent Leslie and his successors: David Simmons, Governor Elect; and Barry Gardner, Vice Governor; and Past Governor Darryl Gumz have (~) seven of the eighteen rallies to attend around the state. Georgia Executive Director Alexia Lieber and her husband Bill Leiber, Past Kiwanis International President -1993; were able to attend.
Thanks to President Elect Mark Herring who served as Sergeant at Arms at the Division 12 Council Meeting which preceded the Rally.
Thanks to Past Georgia Governor Richard Dixon for introducing the distinguished guests.
Thanks to Mitch Clifton and Dr. Bob Myers for taking the photos. View their handywork at the top of this newsletter and at the top of the website.
The Food was delicious. If you see Josh McCorsley, make sure to thank him for the delicious meals prepared and service provided by Good Neighbor - Meals to Go.
Thanks to all the volunteers, unnamed at this point, who contributed to the Governor's Rally 2024.
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests March 1, 2024:
Robert Kenimer - Former President Jim Collins introduced our program presenter, Robert Kenimer, a former President himself as well as a State Farm insurance agent and an author of children's books.
Photo: Paul McDaniel, Kiwanis President; and Robert Kenimer, State Farm Agent and CHS Class of 1966
Beverly Bruemmer - Robert brought Beverly Bruemmer as a guest. Bruemmer is a former beloved teacher who became a writer of children's books and a consultant to others interested in writing books of their own (including Robert). She herself has published 24 books and helped 20 other authors complete over 40 books.
CKI - An impressive, active, and dedicated group of Circle K members joined us to announce they had received 10 (!) awards at the recent District Convention meeting. They are making us famous. Joining today were Carla Roma, senior Psychology Major who will begin an MA program in Speech Language Pathology next year; Justice Bell, Vice President of Circle K and a Graphics Design major; Reggie Ponder, an award-winning poet majoring in Secondary Education, and Victoria Biel, President and a senior Business Management major.
Photo: (l to r) Victoria Beil, Justice Bell, Reggie Ponder, Carla Romo-Garcia, Jennifer McNiel.
Anne Richards - An additional guest was Anne Richards, my wife, best friend, and currently my wonderful caretaker. At her request, I'm not allowed to brag on her much.
- Fred
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[ Editor's note: When you bring a guest, please collect contact information. Thanks to Matthew Clay for designing the Guest Form that is parked on the Club's website. We will add friends to the weekly e-bulletin and stay in touch. ]
Photo (L to r) Paul McDaniel, Kiwanis President, and Connor Pierce, AKA "BOLT" .
The Kiwanis Club of Carrollton met on Friday, February 23, 2024, at the University of West Georgia in the Hubbard Dining Room. Our club had the pleasure to meet Connor Pierce, trail name "Bolt," to learn about his Appalachian Trail hiking experience. "Bolt" embarked on a monumental hike in 2018 - walking an extensive 2,190.9 miles in 135 days throughout 14 U.S. states. Bolt experienced all kinds of weather conditions and beautiful scenes of nature throughout his hike. He described the highlight of his journey as the human connections realized through walking with other hikers along the pathway.
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests February 16, 2024:
Aaron Bynum - A proud Linda Robles invited her son and prospective member Aaron Bynum. The father of 2 daughters (Aurora, 6 and Ariel, 5) and a son (Titan, 2), Aaron is an Insurance Broker and Real Estate Investor who is looking for more opportunities to serve the community. Aaron is also a member of Carrollton Lodge #57 of the Free Masons, where he serves as a Junior Deacon.
Joe Cusick was inducted into our club. Sponsored by Lacey Robinson and Robert Graf, Joe, a Navy veteran, met his wife Marilyn in San Diego where he attended the University of California, San Diego. After a career working in power generating plants, he moved to Carrollton, where his son, Corey and wife Ketty have been living. Joe's also a dedicated member of St. Margaret's Episcopal Church and his daughter-in-law, Ketty Cusick, is now a Senior Director of Development at UWG.
- Fred
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[ Editor's note: When you bring a guest, please collect contact information. Thanks to Matthew Clay for designing the Guest Form that is parked on the Club's website. We will add friends to the weekly e-bulletin and stay in touch. ]
The funeral for Staff Sergeant William Jerome Rivers, who was killed in Jordan last month by a drone attack on the sleeping quarters of an Army Reserve unit from Georgia, will be held Tuesday (2.13.2024) at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Carrollton. Visitation was Monday from 2:00 to 7:00 pm at the church. The service will be Tuesday at 10:00 am. A Live Stream will be available on Hightower Family Funeral Homes’ Facebook page. His body will be interred at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton. The Carrollton Police Department is asking all citizens who are able to line the Bypass from Tabernacle to Bankhead Hwy after the service. The procession is expected to leave Tabernacle at 11:30 am.
Definition: Interclub: When two or more members of a Kiwanis Club visit a meeting of another Kiwanis Club.
Unless noted otherwise, my Interclub messages go to all members of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club.
The next scheduled Interclub is with the Carrollton Golden K Club.
9:00 AM Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Meeting at the InZone, a building on City Hall Avenue , diagonally behind the white brick Carrollton First Methodist Church.
Except for a few doughnut holes that may be found, this is not necessarily an "Eat'n Meet'n". Sorry.
* As Lt. Governor, the Cedartown Kiwanis Club is my only conflict with the Carrollton Kiwanis Club. Mitch Clifton and I visited the Cedartown Kiwanis Club on Friday, February 9, 2024.
If your regularly scheduled speaker needs to re-schedule, "Who you gonna call?" Thanks to Bob Myers; who provided the program of amazing bird photography for his Kiwanis Club on Friday, February 9, 2024 in UWG's Hubbard Dining Room.
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests February 9, 2024:
Our Honorable President, Paul McDaniel, invited prospective member Jonathan Lewis, District Executive for the Atlanta Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Scheduling demands made it necessary for Jonathan to join us near the end of our meeting, but fortunately I got to talk with him. He's enthusiastically dedicated to his work with young people and is a joy to meet.
- Fred
Bring Guests !
[ Editor's note: When you bring a guest, please collect contact information. Thanks to Matthew Clay for designing the Guest Form that is parked on the Club's website. We will add friends to the weekly e-bulletin and stay in touch. ]
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests February 2, 2024:
Blake Kitchens - Randy Miller invited prospective member Blake Kitchens. Blake and his wife, BreAnna, have three children (1, 3, and 4) and also one on the way. Employed with Integrity Financial Solutions in Carrollton, Blake helps retirees understand and receive Medicare benefits. He also serves as Bi-Vocational Pastor ministering to youth at Hope Church in Carrollton and has recently launched Young Adults Ministry. Sounds like he's already a Kiwanian!
Tim Bearden - Shane Davis brought and introduced Tim Bearden, Republican candidate for State Senate, District 30. Tim and wife, Triska, have been married for 29 years. Early voting is now ongoing and the election is February 13th.
Stan Lee - Jim Collins invited pal and fellow members of the 1966 Class of CHS, Steve Lee. Remembered for his charm, humor, and tennis playing, Steve went on to work around the wold consulting with theme parks such as Six Flags. We always appreciate his visits.
Jackson Witsell - We enjoyed a visit from Jackson Witsell, who handles Academic Techology Services at UWG's Ingram Library. Hope he returns so I can give him the introduction he deserves.
The UWG Circle-K Club presented an informative program of their activities and service. Among those present were: Freshman Jessica Adbotor, pre-Nursing major and part of SGA and Debate; Sophomore Reggie Ponder, poet and Secondary Education major; Junior Kaniesha Williams, Sociology major and Psychology minor; K.P. Gerber, a Marketing major and social media chair on the CKI Executive Board; VIce President Justice Bell and Graphic Design major; and President Victoria Biel, a senior Business Management major.
Margaret Miller - Shane Davis inducted new member, Marine Colonel Margaret Miller. Remember to salute her and give her a hug!
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[ Editor's note: When you bring a guest, please collect contact information. Thanks to Matthew Clay for designing the Guest Form that is parked on the Club's website. We will add friends to the weekly e-bulletin and stay in touch. ]
The University Circle K leaders visited the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday February 2, and presented an update in the Hubbard Dining Room of activities for the collegiate Kiwanis activities.
Photo: Paul McDaniel, Kiwanis President, and local entrepreneur Brian Preston, announcing a new method to communicate with clients.
FundTool is an App; not a website. The App efficiently sends text message requests or reminders to recipients.
[ P.S. I learned yesterday when I saw Kiwanis Governor Brent Leslie, that someone has managed to hack into e-mails of Lt. Governors in Georgia asking for money or gift cards. If you got one of these e-mails from me, delete the message . (or send money to me and not to hackers ?) Plus, after hearing the talk on FundTool, I might be more likely to use the text message APP rather than e-mail ? -Neil ]
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests January 26, 2024:
Scott Adams joined us to hear and support our program presenter, social entrepreneur Brian Preston and his Fund Tool enterprise. Scott describes himself as a person who builds community and raises friends to help students accomplish their endeavors. The father of four children and a former police officer, Scott has for ten years coached fast/pitch softball.
Lacey Robinson and Robert Graf invited prospective member Joe Cusick. A Navy of veteran, he met his wife, Marilyn, in San Diego, attended the University of California, San Diego and, after a career working at power generation plants, moved to Carrollton to be closer to his son, Corey, and grandchildren. He is an active member of St. Margaret's Episcopal Church. His daughter-in-law, Ketty Cusick, is now UWG Senior Director of Development.
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[ Editor's note: When you bring a guest, please collect contact information. Thanks to Matthew Clay for designing the Guest Form that is parked on the Club's website. We will add friends to the weekly e-bulletin and stay in touch. ]
The Kiwanis Club of Carrollton met on Friday, January 19, 2024, at the University of West Georgia in the Hubbard Dining Room. Fellow Kiwanian and Superintendent of Carrollton City Schools, Dr. Mark Albertus, introduced our guest speaker, Mr. Jared Price, Director of Technology at Carrollton High School. The topic for Mr. Price centered on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Mr. Price provided our club with a highly interesting, engaging, and informative program. In his daily role, he seeks to harness the benefits of AI to help CHS students navigate this computer-enhanced learning, reasoning, and perception tool in a safe and productive way. Relationships of trust and integrity among CHS students and teachers are the foundation of AI exploration and affirmative application.
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests on January 19 were introduced by Tim Warren:
The UWG CKI guests: (not pictured in alphabetical order?)
Justice Bell
Victoria Beil
Aaliuah Fain
Emmanuel Orusa
K.P.
Reggie Ponder
Julie Key - daughter of Joey Key - Grad Public Administration Student
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[ Editor's note: When you bring a guest, please collect contact information. Thanks to Matthew Clay for designing the Guest Form that is parked on the Club's website. We will add friends to the weekly e-bulletin and stay in touch. ]
Learn from other successful Kiwanis Clubs throughout the State.
Please notify Jenny Ingram, if you are available and interested in attending the Mid-Winter Training in Macon GA on Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Leaders should attend and represent the Carrollton Kiwanis Club at this conference. The Lt. Governors will meet in Macon on Friday (March 15), and I need our club leaders to join me there on Saturday.
- Thanks, Neil
Registrations received after March 8th will not receive a meal ticket.
You are invited to join the GA District of Kiwanis at the annual Mid-Year Training Conference for a day of fun and educational workshops, fellowship, service, and networking. The Georgia Kiwanis Mid-Year Training Conference will take place Saturday, March 16, 2024 at the Middle Georgia State University located at 100 University Parkway | Macon, GA 31206
7am - 8:30am
Registration
8:45am - 10:00am
Opening Session
10:10am - 11:00am
First Session
11:10am - 12:00pm
Second Session
12:10pm - 1:00pm
Third Session
1:05pm - 2:00pm
Lunch
Tickets
Tickets are $45 each and includes lunch.
Location
Middle Georgia State University 100 University Parkway Macon, GA 31206
The Kiwanis Club of Carrollton met on Friday, January 12, 2024, at the University of West Georgia in the Hubbard Dining Room. A special recognition occurred in the form of an Appreciation Day to honor Dr. Fred Richards for his long standing involvement in our club and community. We also celebrated a milestone 85th birthday! An entertaining and engaging program ensued with several fellow Kiwanians joining in the storytelling of favorite Fred tales. A common thread throughout the fun and laughter was the positive role of Fred in our community and as the heart, soul, and spirit of Kiwanis. All Kiwanians and special guests joined in the honoring of Fred and his lovely Ann as community friends and treasures.
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests January 12, 2024
We welcomed an interclub from the Fairfield Kiwanis Club: Gloria and Barry Gardner. A dedicated Kiwanian, Barry has served as Vice-Governor, as a Past Lieutenant Governor, and a District Chair. He also serves as President of the Veteran's Park. Recently his son has been promoted to a two-star General. Like myself, Barry is being treated for bladder cancer. Barry refers to Gloria as the brains of the family and credits her love and care for getting him through this challenging time.
Julie Key - A proud Joey Key invited daughter Julia. Julia is a UWG graduate student working on an MA in Public Administration. She also works in Residence Life at UWG. Julia gave Santa Claus a photograph of when she visited him at our club many years ago.
A beaming Richard Dixon brought daughter Linsey Koda and her lovable daughter, Kennedy Koda. Linsey is a successful Licensed Professional Counselor with a large practice working with teens and adults in Peachtree City. Kennedy, beloved by everyone in our club and an outstanding student at Starr's Mill High School,adores Pop Dixon and Nana!
Iconic Golden K Kiwanian, Grace Miller, joined us along with daughter Margaret Miller, who retired as a Marine Colonel! Margaret joined our club, which means some of us will have to shape up and get it together.
Cindy and Dan Minish also joined us for lunch. Dan, who recently retired from THE TIMES GEORGIAN brought a lot of recognition to our club and to our work in the community.
My wife, Anne Richards accompanied me to the meeting to make sure I behaved and didn't get into trouble. I couldn't get through this difficult time without her.
Angela Dailey, publisher of WEST GEORGIA WOMAN was also present for lunch to see the Club Herald celebrated and roasted.
By the way, thanks to all of you for your love and support!
- FRED
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[ Editor's note: When you bring a guest, please collect contact information. Thanks to Matthew Clay for designing the Guest Form that is parked on the Club's website. We will add friends to the weekly e-bulletin and stay in touch. ]
Photo: Paul McDaniel and Matthew Collins, Shroud Presenter
Matthew Collins, from Newnan Georgia, is a Shroud Presenter. When He speaks to groups, he brings a life size (14 ft 5 in x 3 ft 7 in) replica of the Shroud of Turin, and a life size bronze covered fiberglass sculpture of the body of the man based on the three-dimension image from the Shroud. The Shroud of Turin is currently owned by the Pope and has been housed since 1578 A.D. in The Cathedral of St. John in Turin, Italy.
Circumstantial evidence certainly leads to the conclusion that the linen is the burial cloth of Jesus of Nazareth. As to how the linen received the image remains a great mystery.
Matthew Collins writes a blog and provides information on the Third Day website .
Shane Davis , Matthew Collins, and Linda Robles hold the copy of the Shroud for display:
The Kiwanis Art & Music Showcase is scheduled for 6:00 PM on Sunday, February 4, 2024 !
The application is published on ClubRunner, (see top left corner of carrolltonkiwanisclub.org) and announced on Facebook and has been shared with local music teachers in Carroll, Heard, and Haralson County. If you have a Facebook page, please share the announcement on your page. Also, Please copy and paste this link (see below) and get in the hands of local high school musicians. There is quicker turn-a-round required in 2024, and deadline for application is January 12.
'Tis the season for the ringing of The Salvation Army Red Kettle Bell in our local community. The bell is not just the sound of a bell...it's the sound of help, hope, and comfort to our neighbors when they need it most during the holidays and beyond.
It’s not too late to sign up to volunteer to ring the bell! Please visit the link below to learn more and to sign up for a two-hour session. Thank you in advance for your consideration as a community partner.
Deccember 12, 2023: From the Carrollton Kiwanis Club: Mitch Clifton, Jim Carter, and Neil Weathington visit the Cleburne County Kiwanis Club in the Alabama District. (Heflin Alabama). The meeting was called to order by Club President Robi Mobley. The program speaker was Jennifer Swafford, Cleburne County Middle School Counselor. It is a GREAT day to be a Kiwanian.
Robi Mobley, President of the Kiwanis Club of Cleburne County Alabama.
Jennifer Swafford, Cleburne County Middle School Counselor
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Tim Warren announced guests attending
January 5, 2024
Tiffany Middleton is an Edward Jones Financial Advisor in the office with Derick Newton. She is a mother of three:
Kendra, 25,
Jace, 18, in basic training for the US Marines - graduates on February 2.,
Kalen, 15, is a freshman at Central High.
Tiffany is very active in the community and is a big Tennessee Vols fan.
[ Editor's note: When you bring a guest, please collect contact information. Thanks to Matthew Clay for designing the Guest Form that is parked on the Club's website. We will add friends to the weekly e-bulletin and stay in touch. ]
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Tim Warren announced guests attending
December 8, 2023
Shane Davis invited his nephew Brent Whitaker for lunch -->
Shane's spouse; Kim Davis made a fast get-a-way and picked up her pizza "to-go" .
Jarred Boggus, UWG's Sports Information Director, visited with the UWG's new Head Football Coach. -->
< -- Welcome Joel Taylor, the new UWG Head Football Coach for the 2024 season.
[ Editor's note: When you bring a guest, please collect contact information. Thanks to Matthew Clay for designing the Guest Form that is parked on the Club's website. We will add friends to the weekly e-bulletin and stay in touch. ]
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guest December 1, 2023
Shane Davis brought prospective member Jeremy Couch.
[ Editor's note: When you bring a guest, please collect contact information. Thanks to Matthew Clay for designing the Guest Form that is parked on the Club's website. We will add friends to the weekly e-bulletin and stay in touch. ]
The Kiwanis Club of Carrollton met on Friday, December 1, 2023, at the University of West Georgia in the Hubbard Dining Room. The guest speaker was Darryl Gumz, Kiwanis Immediate Past Governor and Youth Protection Manager for the Georgia District. Mr. Gumz provided a valuable overview of what it means to properly care for our youth community and the importance of annual training and awareness protocol.
Photo December 1, 2024: Darryl Gumz and Paul McDaniel
The Kiwanis Club of Carrollton met on Friday, November 17, 2023, at local pizzeria, American Pie. Our guest speaker was Jason Carmichael, Director of Athletics, for the University of West Georgia. Mr. Carmichael shared the fascinating story of UWG’s recent rise to a Division 1 institution. We also learned exclusive Wolves updates on current athletic programs and activities - from ticket sales to scholarship opportunities. Visit uwgathletics.com for additional information!
According to my "preacher's count" , over 700 senior citizens enjoyed the lunch and musical entertainment by Lard Bucket and Alabama Rain., and interpretive dance by Sheriff Langley in the Trent North Gymnasium.
Kiwanis Servant Volunteers:
Clark Kent (* honorary) and Lois Lane ** Senator Mike Dugan, ** Terry Langley, Neil Weathington, and Dr. Jimmy Brock.
Kristian (Kris) Whittington presented a very heartfelt and energetic program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, November 10, 2023 in UWG's Hubbard Dining Room. At Villa Rica's Midway Church, she leads music on the worship team. At Southwire, she is the Director of the "Giving Back" Program, and mentioned many of the programs executed by Southwire to involve the second and third generation of owners, team members and volunteers in philanthropic efforts to share with the community.
Photo: Paul McDaniel, Kiwanis President, and Kristian Whittington, Director of Southwire's Giving Back Programs.
This Powerpoint Screen lists the top programs for returning benefits to Southwire's communities:
Please invite guests to the Kiwanis Club. If one other member will bring a guest in November, we will qualify as having participated inKiwanis International's Two-for-Two program for this month. After that, we need at least two members to bring guests each month.
Please take time study this: (click to open the next line)
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests November 10, 2023
Photo: From left to right: Shivam Aggarwal, Noah Brewer, Emma McBride, Charlotte Collins, James Noori, Madison Akin, Will Roberson, Luke Zimmer
Noah Brewer, long-time Key Club Sponsor, English Teacher and IB Coordinator at Carrollton High School, brought seven talented and impressive Key Club members to today's meeting: Shivam Aggarwal (11th grader who has lived in India for most of his life); Madison Akin (a senior who loves musicals); Charlotte Collins (11th grader who is an officer in Key Club at Carrollton and plays competitive tennis and plays for the Carrollton team); Emma McBride (12th grader and co-president of Key Club at Carrollton and a competitive swimmer for the Bluefins and Carrollton High School); James Noori (12th grader and co-president of the Carrollton High School Key Club and an aspiring international cyclist); Will Roberson (12th grader and a fellow who can't bend his thumbs); Luke Zimmer (11th grader who has lived in 4 different countries and is the Events Chair of the Georgia Key Club District).
- Fred
[ Editor's note: When you bring a guest, please collect contact information. Thanks to Matthew Clay for designing the Guest Form that is parked on the Club's website. We will add friends to the weekly e-bulletin and stay in touch. ]
Kiwanis Clubs in Georgia who employed the Kiwanis Two for Two membership growth program over the last year - experienced a documented definite track record of positive growth! Please take time to acquaint yourself by clicking on the big blue link below.
It works because we set goals and are reminded to bring guests.
It works because - if guests enjoy Kiwanis, they join.
It helps our club qualify as a Distinguished Club in Georgia. The Governor has added weight to the Distinguished status for clubs who participate in the Two for Two Program.
The Kiwanis Club of Carrollton met on Friday, November 3, 2023, at the University of West Georgia in the Hubbard Dining Room. The guest speaker was Ben Garrett, President/CEO of RaLin. Our club had the opportunity to learn about The Birches on Maple, an exciting joint venture supported by Tanner Health System, to provide a first-class, local senior living community. The Birches on Maple will feature a variety of life style and living spaces for independent, assisted, and specialty living and care.
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests November 3, 2023
Here's the latest:
An enthusiastic Ben Garrett introduced us to the Birches on Maple, a first-class senior living community arriving right here in Carrollton!
A part of Tanner Health System, the Birches will offer free-standing, single-owner homes and independent living apartments, assisted-living options, and memory care for those needing special care.
Joining us to hear the program was Steven Gladney, invited by Lieutenant Governor Neil Weathington. Steve, a prospective member, is a member of the Whitesburg Christian Church, plays a wicked tune on the trombone, enjoys riding a motorcycle, and doing part-time handy-man work. The father of two grown children, he's not quite ready to move to the Birches but surely ready to join our club!
As always, we enjoyed the company of two UWG Circle K members: Reggie Ponder, a freshman Secondary Education major and Victoria Beil, Circle K President and senior Business Management major. The Circle K participated in a clean-up project. Eight members volunteered, setting the standard of service we all aspire to emulate!
- Fred
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[ Editor's note: When you bring a guest, please collect contact information. Thanks to Matthew Clay for designing the Guest Form that is parked on the Club's website. We will add friends to the weekly e-bulletin and stay in touch. ]
The Kiwanis Club of Carrollton met on Friday, October 27, 2023, at the University of West Georgia in the Hubbard Dining Room. The guest speaker was Michelle Morgan, Chair for the Carroll County Commission. Our club had the opportunity to learn valuable updates regarding our home county, particularly in the planning of a new, spacious county government administration building. The program concluded with an informative and interactive Q & A session.
Photo: Joey Key, Kiwanis V.P. for Programs, Michelle Morgan, Commisioner, and Paul McDaniel, Kiwanis President
The Kiwanis Club of Carrollton met on Friday, October 27, 2023, at the University of West Georgia in the Hubbard Dining Room. The guest speaker was Michelle Morgan, Chair for the Carroll County Commission. Our club had the opportunity to learn valuable updates regarding our home county, particularly in the planning of a new, spacious county government administration building. The program concluded with an informative and interactive Q & A session.
Photo: Joey Key, Kiwanis V.P. for Programs, Michelle Morgan, Commissioner, and Paul McDaniel, Kiwanis President
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests October 27, 2023
We're grateful to the members of the media for their informative stories about our programs. Bruce Guthrie, Managing Editor of the TIMES-GEORGIAN and reporter Samira Barnett joined us to hear an update by Commission Chair Michelle Morgan on what's happening in Carroll County. Samira is a Mass-Communications graduate of UWG.
As always, we enjoyed the delightful company of three members of Circle K: Senior Victoria Beil, Circle K President and part-time Club Herald; Junior Justice Bell, Psychology Major and Vice President of Circle K; and poet Reggie Ponder, Freshman majoring in Secondary Education.
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- Fred
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[ Editor's note: When you bring a guest, please collect contact information. Thanks to Matthew Clay for designing the Guest Form that is parked on the Club's website. We will add friends to the weekly e-bulletin and stay in touch. ]
Officers: Jan Gibbs, President; Bill Fordham, President-Elect; Jill Adams, Secretary; Keith West, Treasurer. (hiding from the camera?)
Board Members: Michael Ock, Terry Langley (not pictured), Amy Kent, and Dave Smith.
Cedartown Kiwanis Club
left to right
Patty Rogers, past chair; Chris Thomas, President; Scott Bentley, President-Elect; Rhonda Heuer, Secretary; Mike Hunter, Treasurer.
Carrollton Golden-K Kiwanis Club
Secretary Grace Miller, Assistant Secretary Liz Key, President Carolyn Waters.
Carrollton Kiwanis Club
Front (L to R) Secretary Jenny Ingram, Lt. Gov. Neil Weathington, President Paul McDaniel, Assistant Secretary Mike Speir.
Back: Treasurer Joe Tarshis, Foundation Treasurer Jim Carter, President-Elect Mark Herring, Past-President Johnny Tanner, Vice-President Joey Key.
Kiwanis Club of Douglas County
Secretary Elaine Stone, Past-President John Stone, President Trent Wilson, President-Elect Nicole Watson. (Not-shown Treasurer Bill Braswell).
Kiwanis Club of Fairfield Plantation
Left to Right: Directors Dr. Bob Pinckney and Latha Narayan, Secretary Bernard Weidenaar, President-Elect Robert Abdich, Not shown Treasurer Trista Lindsey-Mitchell.
Paulding County Kiwanis Club
Left to Right: President-Elect Kim Fletcher, President Chris Freeman, Past-President Boyd Monk, Director Lashander McQueen, Secretary Alexis Fletcher.
Rockmart Kiwanis Club
Left to Right: President Lori Hess, Vice-President Jenna Shaw, Treasurer Janet Tinney, Secretary Kawna McCrickard.
Kiwanis Club of Villa Rica / Temple
Left to Right: Secretary/Treasurer Bernice Brooks, President Kwasi Hudson, Vice President Leda Dobbs.
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests October 20, 2023
CKI - We were visited by a charming, creative cadre of Circle K members: UWG Senior Victoria Beil serves as President of Circle K and the Assistant Residential Director. She also, when needed, serves as our Club Herald! Gretsaly Aponte is a sophomore majoring in Criminology and Cybersecurity. She's known for her signature orange car and her smile and caring. Junior Kanisha Williams, making a statement with her new hair style, is majoring in Sociology and minoring in Psychology. She plans, of course, to be a Social Worker. Junior Justice Bell, Vice President of Circle K and a Psychology major, will be featured in a fashion show on November 2nd. She is a poised poem in motion on roller skates. I've seen the video. Freshman Reggie Ponder, majoring in Secondary Education is a published poet, winning first place in a County Poetry Competition. Carla Romo is a senior majoring in Psychology. She will begin an MA program in Speech Language Pathology next year. I may need her help.
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- Fred
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[ Editor's note: When you bring a guest, please collect contact information. Thanks to Matthew Clay for designing the Guest Form that is parked on the Club's website. We will add friends to the weekly e-bulletin and stay in touch. ]
Mark Donovan, from PGIM (Prudential Global Investment Management) spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, October 20, 2023 in UWG's Hubbard Dining Room. He detailed investing and economic history, trends, and strategies.
Photo: Paul McDaniel, Kiwanis President; Mark Donovan, PGIM; Joey Key, Kiwanis Vice-President.
The Kiwanis Club of Carrollton met on Friday, October 6, 2023, at American Pie Pizzeria. This meeting of significance marked new officer inductions and the official transition of Johnny Tanner passing the presidential gavel to incoming President Paul McDaniel. The new officer slate was well received - with enthusiasm for the future - and an appreciation for past club leadership efforts and contributions. On a fun note, Kenny Duke pulled the Joker and won the 50-50 raffle!
Photo October 6 (l to r): Front: Jenny Ingram, Secretary; Neil Weathington, Lt. Gov. Div. 12; Paul McDaniel, President; Mike Spier, Meeting Secretary; Back: Joe Tarshis, Treasurer; Jim Carter, Foundation Treasurer; Mark Herring, President-Elect; Johnny Tanner, Past-President; Joey Key, Vice-President.
Photo October 6 (l to r): Front: Jenny Ingram, Secretary; Neil Weathington, Lt. Gov. Div. 12; Paul McDaniel, President; Mike Spier, Meeting Secretary; Back: Joe Tarshis, Treasurer; Jim Carter, Foundation Treasurer; Mark Herring, President-Elect; Johnny Tanner, Past-President; Joey Key, Vice-President.
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests October 6, 2023
Angie McDaniel - Our new President, Paul McDaniel, invited Temple High School Counselor and now First Lady, Angie McDaniel. Paul was inducted by Lieutenant Governor Neil Weathington as Past President Johnny Tanner smiled happily and passed the gavel to Paul. Angie is a former outstanding President of our Club. Much loved, Angie applauded with all of us as Paul took on the leadership of our club. Paul and Angie are the proud parents of Milo, who plans to be a future president of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club.
- Fred
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[ Editor's note: When you bring a guest, please collect contact information. Thanks to Matthew Clay for designing the Guest Form that is parked on the Club's website. We will add friends to the weekly e-bulletin and stay in touch. ]
News (June 21, 2024): Travis Thomaston has resigned from the Carrollton Kiwanis Club and Board of Directors, and has taken new job with the Douglas County School System.
Good Luck Travis !
Welcome Dr. Luke Lipham to the Board of Directors; again.
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests September 29, 2023
Alison Tanner - The club welcomed retired teacher and First Lady Alison Tanner, who joined all of us as we stood and applauded Johnny (now Past President) Tanner for his outstanding leadership of our club this year.
Patricia Bell - Joe Bell brought wife Patricia who joined all of us as we celebrated Joe for his 50 years of service to our club. Yes, half a century of being a great Kiwanian!
CKI - We were blessed again to enjoy the presence of two members of the UWG Circle K: Jessica Adzotor and Reggie Ponder. Jessica is a Freshman nursing major planning to work i a psychiatric hospital. Reggie, a published poet, is a Freshman majoring in Secondary Education.
Dr. Anne Richards - I had the sweet honor of welcoming my wife and best friend, Dr. Anne Richards. Anne is a Professor Emerita of the UWG Psychology Department and an active member of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP). She is also President of the UWG Association of Retired Faculty & Staff.
- Fred
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[ Editor's note: When you bring a guest, please collect contact information. Thanks to Matthew Clay for designing the Guest Form that is parked on the Club's website. We will add friends to the weekly e-bulletin and stay in touch. ]
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests September 22, 2023
John Tanner and Steve Davis - President Johnny Tanner invited two guests, son John Tanner and Rev. Steve Davis, who joined us to hear an outstanding program by Joe Garrett: John, a 2022 graduate of UWG and its former IT staff member, is now happily employed by Tanner Grocery, celebrating its 130th year of feeding Carroll County; Steve Davis, former Pastor of the Carrollton First Baptist Church, is perfecting his golf game, relaxing, and enjoying time with his granddaughter.
Lisa Crafton - Micheal Crafton brought wife Lisa Crafton. Lisa is a former UWG English Professor and a scholarly devotee of the English Romantic Poets and William Blake. She and Micheal enjoy hiking and traveling when she is not volunteering with the St. Margaret's Episcopal Church Outreach Program.
Jimmy Garrett - Our lovable Louise Reeves invited Jimmy Garrett, father of our program presenter, Joe Garrett.
CKI - We were treated to a visit by two outstanding members of the UWG Circle K: Senior Victory Beil, President, Business Management Major and Public Administration Minor; Justice Bell, Circle K Vice-President,Black Student Alliance, Treasurer, and Lead Graphic Design staff member of Wolf Radio. Both Justice and Victoria want us to know they love our club!
- Fred
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[ Editor's note: When you bring a guest, please collect contact information. Thanks to Matthew Clay for designing the Guest Form that is parked on the Club's website. We will add friends to the weekly e-bulletin and stay in touch. ]
Photo: Johnny Tanner, Joe Garrett, and Mark Herring
Guest Speaker Joe Garrett graced the Kiwanis Club of Carrolton with his rich storytelling style. Topics included the Burwell Mafia; reflections on the lives of Dr. Bob “Woody” Reeves and Mr. Cecil Duffee Jr.; a tribute to “Sheriff Barney Fife;" and a rousing sports telecast channeling legendary Larry Munson as the voice of the Georgia Bulldogs. The program was inspirational, profound, and sprinkled with laughter.
Membership Chair Joey Key welcomes new members to the Kiwanis Club: David Harris is sponsored by Jim Collins and Dale Williams, and Tommy Amorosa is sponsored by Patrick Yuran.
September 15 2023, photo ( Joey Key, David Harris, Tommy Amorosa )
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests September 15 2023
CKI - We welcomed six UWG Circle K members: Senior Art Major and Marketing Minor Kennedee Williams; Senior Finance major and Management Minor Alice McDonald, who served as President of his K-Club in Jamaica; Kaniesha Williams, a Junior Sociology Major and Psychology Minor; Freshman and Secondary Ed. Major, Reggie Ponder; Circle K Vice President and Black Student Alliance Treasurer, Justice Bell; and Circle K President, Senior Business Management and Public Administration Minor, Victoria Beil.
Zarah Spraggins - Mark Herring invited prospective member Zarah Spraggins, Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Program and Event Manager.
Bryce McNiel - Jennifer McNiel brought outstanding son, Bryce. Bryce is a Carrollton Middle School 6th grader, Band and Boy Scouts member, and a great Kiwanian volunteer.
Newnan InterClub - We enjoyed another interclub visit from the Newnan Kiwanis Club: George Alexander, Club Past President, retired Navy fighter pilot and Delta Pilot and a 37 years City Councilman; Club Past President and popular bagpiper, Michael Scott.
Joe Garrett - Financial wizard, columnist and motivational speaker, Joe Garrett, dropped by to tell us the title for his program for September 23rd: "Sheriff Terry Langley and the Burwell Mafia - the Eliot Ness Story of Our Time."
- Fred
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[ Editor's note: When you bring a guest, please collect contact information. Thanks to Matthew Clay for designing the Guest Form that is parked on the Club's website. We will add friends to the weekly e-bulletin and stay in touch. ]
Phil Hudgins presented the program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, September 15, 2023 in UWG's Hubbard Dining Room. After showing a documentary film on the criminal history of hired hitman Billy Sunday Birt, he spoke of his latest book, "Grace and Disgrace" answered questions from the audience on the story of the "Dixie Mafia".
Photo: Mark Herring, Phil Hudgins, and Johnny Tanner
Photo: Phil Hudgins with wife Shirley and daughter Marcia.
Ken Kagiyama and the members of Carrollton Golden-K Kiwanis Club invite members of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club to increase the audience numbers for the special program by attending an InterClub on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 9:00 AM; meeting at The InZone on City Hall Avenue.
The guest speaker will be Dr. Julie Post, President of WGTC.
Your attendance is appreciated.
Thank you !
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Future InterClub Opportunities:
- Please confirm with Neil Weathington (770) 328-3168.
(photo: Mark Herring, Daniel Jackson, Johnny Tanner)
The Kiwanis Club of Carrollton had the pleasure of Daniel Jackson speaking to our club on September 8 at noon.
While Daniel’s contributions to our county are unprecedented, he continues to capture our minds and hearts with his polished, conversant, and humble manner.
Daniel reflected on the rich history of Kiwanis, referring to our collective impact as giants in the community. Daniel then turned our attention across the globe to share amazing photographs of his trip to Africa to visit his daughter, son-in-law and three grands as they continue their meaningful missionary work.
Good evening all, I received the email below from Kathy Parsons with an update on the homeless shelter being built by Impact West Georgia. Kiwanis played a big part in making this happen and we can take a great deal of pride for our part. I want to personally thank each of you for supporting this amazing project. You helped make it happen. Lacey
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests September 08 2023
George Alexander and Keith Ross - We welcomed an interclub from the Newnan Kiwanis Club: George Alexander and Keith Ross. George Alexander, who had visited our club a few times at least twenty years ago is a past Newnan Club President. A retired Navy Fighter Pilot and a former Delta Captain (20 years) he has also served for 34 years on the Newnan City Council. Keith Ross, Newnan Club President in 2022, is the owner of the Independent Insurance Agency. Keith proudly announced that the Kiwanis County Fair, held during his Presidency, was attended by 40,000 and raised $210,000 for scholarships.
Jessica Adzofor - We were visited by still another outstanding member of the UWG Circle K: Jessica Adzofor. Jessica is a UWG Freshman Nursing major. She is stepping up to be the Circle K secretary. We're fortunate to have students like Jessica, Kenedee, Justice, and Victoria as part of the Kiwanis family!.
- Fred
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Guests September 01 2023
UWG CKI - We were visited by three outstanding UWG Circle K students: (photo, LtoR:) Victoria Beil, Justice Bell, and Kennedee Williams. Justice Bell is a junior Psychology and Criminology major and also an active member of the Black Student Alliance. Kennedee Williams is a senior majoring in Studio Art with a Marketing minor. She is also a two-time state-champion runner, breaking records in the 4x4, 1600, 800 and 5K run in high school. Victoria Biel is Circle K President. She is majoring in Public Administration with plans to work for a non-profit. Victoria has been active in Kiwanis Clubs since the 8th grade and was the recipient of the Kiwanis scholarship which made it possible for her to go to college.
(Photo: L to R) Eddie Spain and L.J. Davis - Joe Tarshis invited two prospective members: Eddie Spain and L.J. Davis. Eddie Spain is a retired Manager of the San Diego County Sheriff's Department and a former Marine Corp Sergeant. L. J. Davis is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Psychotherapist in in his 15th year of practice and a member of the Unitarian Universalist Church. He also served for two years with the Peace Corps in Ghana. He and wife, Annie have twelve year old son, Raine.
Tracy McDaniel - Derrick Newton invited prospective member and former Kiwanian Board member of our club, Tracy McDaniel. He is a Financial Advisor with Edward E.Jones, and a UWG graduate who was a great player on the UWG Braves football team. Come on back to us, Big Mac!
Jeff Hughes - Mark Herring brought Jeff Hughes, who works with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. We always enjoy his visiting our club!
- Fred
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Steve Holman, sports commentator for the Atlanta Hawks, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, September 1, 2023 in UWG's Hubbard Dining Room.
Subtle Introduction:
Hawks fan and season ticket holder Derick Newton helped introduce Mr. Holman.
Photo: Mark Herring, Steve Holman, and Johnny Tanner.
Ronnie Burchfield, two-time state championship coach and the winningest head football coach in Central High Lions football history, was featured speaker at Friday's meeting of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club. The Dalton, Georgia native won the All-America honors as a catcher for the West Georgia College Braves and was named as an inn=augural member of the university's Athletics Hall of Fame in 1991.
Barry Gardner, Past-President of the Fairfield Plantation Kiwanis Club, was selected at the Georgia District Convention to enter officer rotation as Vice-Governor for the term 2023-2024.
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Photo: (Officers 2023-2024) Darryl Gumz, Past-Governor, Brent Leslie, Governor, David Simmons, Governor-Elect, and Barry Gardner, Vice-Governor.
There were four voting delegates from the Carrollton Kiwanis Club :
Photo: Richard Dixon, Jennifer McNiel, Neil Weathington, and Nancy Dixon. The Officer election was uncontested and one amendment was passed which will expand the field of potential candidates for Lt. Governor in the future.
At the concluding ceremony on Sunday, August 27, 2023, the Immediate Past-Officers and Past-Lieutenant Governors handed the Banners to their successors.
Photo: Division 12: Latha Narayan passes Lt. Governor Banner to Neil Weathington.
Lynn Weathington poses with best selling author and Saturday night keynote speaker Ronda Rich. (Ronda Rich also has a regular column in the Times-Georgian.)
Both ladies hope that Lynn's purchase propels Ronda's latest book to the best seller list.
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests August 27 2023
Tommy Amarosa - Patrick Yuran invited prospective member Tommy Amorosa. Originally from Long Island, New York, Tommy is the Athletic Director at Oak Mountain Academy. He has been an educator for thirty years and he and his wife, Tammy, have five adorable dogs. Tommy has submitted his membership application!
David Harris - Jim Collins and Dale Williams brought prospective member David Harris who, on October 14th, will celebrate his third Hall of Fame induction, this time for his outstanding record in track (cross country) at UWG. Married to Anna Harris for 47 years, David has officiated high school basketball games for decades. He works out at Sportsplex and is in great shape. It's time to take on the old guys in the Rotary Club in a game of football! David has submitted his membership application. Let's keep growing!
Eddie Duffey - Johnny Tanner and Mark Herring brought prospective member Eddie Duffey. Eddie, a well-known community leader, is Director of City Station Fitness. He has also submitted his membership application!
Kelly Edwards - Jared Griffis invited Kelly Edwards, Central High School Principal. He joined us to hear a program by Coach Ronnie Burchfield. Kelly was an outstanding first baseman on the UWG baseball team.
Keith Jiles - Johnny Tanner invited prospective member Keith Jiles, Pastor of Word of Life Church and owner of Hearn Monument in Carrollton. A Central High School grad and fan of Coach Ronnie Burchfield, Keith is a UWG graduate and a former Marine. Called to the ministry, Keith attended Southern Bible Institute. Hopefully the Lord will call upon Keith to submit his membership application.
- Fred
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Robert Blakemore, of the Carroll County Historical Society spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday , August 18, 2023 in UWG's Hubbard Dining Room.
He presented a PowerPoint presentation of the efforts of the Society to record documents and artifacts and photographs .
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Guests August 20 2023
Tommy Amorosa - Patrick Yuran invited prospective member and former boxer Tommy Amorosa. Originally from Long Island, New York, Tommy is the Athletic Director at Oak Mountain Academy. An educator now for thirty years, he and his wife, Tammy, are "parents" to five adorable dogs.
Kierston Phillips - Shane Davis brought prospective member attorney Kierston Phillips. A 2008 UWG graduate, Kierston went on the earn a Master's in Public Administration in 2010 and a law degree from John Marshall Law School in 2012. Kierston, who served seven years as an Assistant Magistrate Judge, is a candidate running for Chief Magistrate Judge.
- Fred
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Guests August 11 2023
Crystal Simpkins - We enjoyed the opportunity to welcome Christal Simpkins, the wife of Rev. Randy Simpkin, who presented an inspiring program on his being called to donate one of his kidneys to save the life of a stranger, who is now his friend. Christal and Randy have three sons, Zach, Tucker and Joe. Zach, a baritone, was a winner in a past Art and Music Showcase organized by our club. Christal and Randy also have two special "daughters-in-love" and a wonderful granddaughter, Elizabeth Mae.
Stuart Lewis - Prospective Kiwanian Stuart Lewis joined his father-in-law to hear the program by Randy Simpkins.
Samira Barnett - Also present was Times-Georgian reporter and UWG graduate Samira Barnett. As always, we appreciate the Times-Georgian's coverage of our outstanding programs!
- Fred
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Guests August 4 2023
Cindy Minish - TIMES-GEORGIAN reporter Dan Minish (who often makes our presence in the community a front-page event!) invited wife, Cindy, to prove to her he actually spends his Fridays with our club. Cindy, retired from the Carroll County School System after 27 years of service, has been a coordinator of the gifted programs, curriculum specialist, and Bay Springs Teacher of the Year. Now a Red Cross volunteer, Cindy appears to be destined to fulfill her life even more as a member of our club.
L.J. Davis - Joe Tarshis brought prospective member L.J. Davis. L.J., former Interim Director of the UWG Counseling Center, is now a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice.
Hugh Bass - A proud Bo Bass brought his dad, Hugh Bass. Hugh has been in the real estate business for 49 years. He and Bo have worked together for 41 years. Bo said of his dad: "He's always been my hero!"
Nathaniel Smith - Former Georgia Governor of Kiwanis International, the Honorable Richard Dixon, invited prospective member and Chief Magistrate Judge, Nathaniel Smith. Nathaniel (a former member of our club before he entered military service) and his wife, Shonda, have three children. We could use a Judge in our Club so give Nathaniel a call and encourage him to re-join.
- Fred
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We enjoyed an entertaining, upbeat program by Joey King, Carrollton Head Football Coach. Coach King spoke about his lifelong desire to be a football coach and the team's players and upcoming games. We have a lot of athletic heroes in our club, so there was a full house of members and guests present to hear Coach King's program.
Guests July 28 2023
The Press - Also attending and covering the program were the Times-Georgian's Dan Minish, Bruce Guthrie, Noah Schroyer, and Tucker Cole.
Tim Criswell - Jim Collins and Johnny Tanner invited prospective member Coach Tim Criswell, a champion in his own right. After 36 outstanding years with the Carrollton City Schools, Tim continues to serve as a part-time employee with the system's Alternative School. Tim's son, Cooper, was recently inducted into the Trojan Hall of Fame.
InterClub - We were visited by an interclub from the Carrollton Golden K: Past President of both the Golden K and our club, Bob Uglum, arrived with David Stone, retired Southwire executive and an active member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church.
Tim McDonell - Johnny Tanner, committed to bringing in new members (!) invited prospective member Tim McDonell, Director of Environmental Services at Tanner Health Systems. His children, son Jordan and daughter Morgan, were outstanding Carrollton High School athletes. Tim played basketball at Sprayberry High School and Covenant College and was lauded as a "damn good" player. He also has spent twenty years coaching with the Special Olympics. Sounds like he's already a Kiwanian in his heart!
- Fred
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Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests July 21 2023
Angie McDaniel and Anne Gibbons - Paul McDaniel invited wife, Angie, and mother-in-law Anne Gibbons. Angie is a counselor at Temple High School. As all of us gratefully remember, Angie is a former distinguished president of our club. Anne, the wonderful Mom who brought Angie into the world, is retired from Georgia Power where she worked i Corporate Security.
Erin Backstrom - Clint Backstrom brought wife, Erin, who serves as Clinical Outcome Manager at Tanner Health Systems. It was a joy to introduce Erin and she was happy getting to spend time with her "wonderful, handsome, attentive husband!"
Samira Barnett - Dan Minish and Bruce Guthrie from the TIMES-GEORGIAN joined us, accompanied by Samira Barnett, a graduate of UWG and a new reporter with the TIMES-GEORGIAN.
- Fred
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Parks Director Kent Johnston narrated a slide show on the progress at Lake Carroll - to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, July 21, 2023 in the meeting room of American Pic Pizzaria.
The Carrollton Kiwanis Club sponsored a meal for the Circles of West Georgia program on Tuesday evening. We fed approximately 25 at St. Margaret's fellowship hall. A special thanks to Nancy & Richard Dixon for shopping and cooking. Volunteers serving were:
The Kiwanis Club will be serving an evening meal to the Circles of West Georgia group (25) on Tuesday, July 18th. I think they meet currently at St. Margaret's .
Volunteers are needed.
More details to come, but please contact Joe Tarshis or Jenny Ingram if interested in volunteering.
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Guests July 14 2023
We enjoyed an interesting program by UWG football coach, David Dean.
Photo: Johnny Tanner, Kiwanis President; Coach Dean; and Mark Herring, Kiwanis Vice-President
Matt Cook - Joining us was Matt Cook, a UWG graduate and Coach Dean's greatest fan. Matt is UWG Associate Athletic Director for Marketing and doing an excellent job of promoting and informing folks of the outstanding athletic programs at UWG.
Stuart Lewis - Milton Berry invited prospective member and his favorite son-in-law, Stuart Lewis. Originally from Columbus, GA, Stuart played baseball under coach Archie White at UWG and was inducted into the UWG Hall of Fame. He went on to teach Physical Education and serve as a coach at Central High School.
- Fred
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Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests July 7 2023
We enjoyed an energetic, dynamic program by Coach Umbrah Brown of the Central High School Lions.
Major Craig Dodson and Captain Guy Pope: We also celebrated the return of two prospective members sponsored by Shane Davis: Major Craig Dodson and Captain Guy Pope, both with the Carroll County Sheriff's Department led by Kiwanian Sheriff Terry Langley.
Major Dodson has served the community for 33 years. He and wife Pam have four children;
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Captain Guy Pope is married and he and his wife have five children and two grand-children.
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More good news: Both Craig and Guy have submitted their membership applications!
- Fred
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Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests June 30 2023
We had a full house present to hear an excellent program on Independence Day by author and retired UWG Professor John Ferling.
Craig Dodson and Guy Pope - Shane Davis invited two prospective members for a return visit to the club: Major Craig Dodson with the Carroll County Sheriff's Department has served our community for 33 years. He and wife Pam have four children; and Gary Pope, who is a Captain with the CCSD. Gary is married and he and his wife have 5 children and 2 grandchildren.
Kennedy Koda and Julia Moore - Richard and Nancy Dixon brought two special guests: Granddaughter Kennedy Koda (Raffle Winner Queen) who is entering the tenth grade this Fall lives in Peachtree City and attends Starr’s Mill High School where she plays Lacrosse; and Granddaughter Julia Moore, who hails from Morristown, TN (Go VOLS!) and is in the seventh grade at Lakeway Christian Academy. Julia is a cheerleader, plays the piano, sings, enjoys art, and takes gymnastics. She has multiple talents like her grandparents!
Molly Tannner - A proud President, Johnny Tanner, invited youngest daughter Molly Tanner. Molly is an art education major and senior at the University of North Georgia. She is an avid reader, an excellent student who has never made a B (!) and plans to be an art teacher.
Allison and Tucker York - Mark Herring brought daughter and grandson Allison and Tucker York. Allison graduated in 2015 and was a director at ChickFil-A for 7 years. Now enjoying being a stay-at-home mom, she said her dad inspired her love of sports when she was growing up and, in turn, she now takes her son to games.
- Fred
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Carrollton Police Captain J.J. Cole introduced Officer Kane Moore and his partner Olivia. After discussing law enforcement using the K9 team, Olivia demonstrated finding the cocaine hidden in the room.
Twenty leaders of six local Kiwanis clubs assembled in Carrollton at the Neva Lomason Memorial Library on Saturday morning of June 10, 2023. The world of Kiwanis International is divided into forty-nine Districts, of which the State of Georgia is one District. The Georgia District is divided into eighteen divisions, and the Carrollton Kiwanis Club and most others in attendance are members of the twelfth Division. Brent Leslie, current Kiwanis Georgia Governor-Elect, has assigned the class of Lieutenant Governors Elect - the responsibility of organizing training sessions during the months of June and July - spread around the entire State, with the goal of making the training available to all Kiwanis leaders prior to taking office on October 1.
David Simmons, current Georgia Kiwanis Vice-Governor, (third in officer rotation) , visited from Cordele and conducted the training. Attending this training helps position officers and clubs in attendance for qualifying for the coveted distinguished status.
The attendees enjoyed a lunch sponsored by Shane Davis of Best Bonding of Carroll County, Terry Langley of The Carroll County Sheriff's Office, and Jim Carter, of Sit'n Sleep, in Carrollton.
1) Please add to your next agenda for your Board of Officers and Directors, and approve - the Division 12 Agreement. Financing the Governor's Rally and some Division expenses are done through the coordination of clubs as goals spelled out in the agreement. This is just a target. In reality, many clubs already maintain a budget line-item each year that might, or might not, resemble the $ 3.00 per member contribution called for in the agreement. 'Tis the Season of approving budgets. Remember that Article IV, Section 4 states: "The Council shall have no authority over the operation of any club in the Division." Club Secretaries should report to Lt. Governor that the agreement has been approved. Thank you!
2) Schedule installation of Officers and Directors. It will be my honor to visit your club and perform the installations.
Please contact Neil Weathington (e-mail) or telephone (770) 328-3168 to schedule September or early October meeting dates.
Georgia Division Twelve Kiwanis Presidents, Presidents-Elect, Secretaries, Treasurers, and other leaders are needed to attend the Division Twelve (C)lub (L)eadership (E)ducation Session in Carrollton on June 10, 2023.
Please plan to attend ! (Even Secretaries and officers who feel like you are serving a lifetime appointment should attend.)
Sign-in at the registration table at 9:00 - 9:30 AM
Leadership training begins at promptly 9:30 AM (Please be early)
Martyna Griffin is certainly doing her part in keeping America beautiful. She is the Executive Director of the local organization called Keep Carroll Beautiful.
Martyna updated the Carrollton Kiwanis Club and answered questions on recycling and proper waste management. The club met in the Carrollton Trojan Hall of Fame, and enjoyed a lunch catered by Billy Bobs Restaurant in Carrollton.
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests June 9 2023
Guy Pope - Shane Davis, setting a good example for all of us, invited another prospective member, Captain Guy Pope of the Carroll County Sheriff's Department. Guy, married to Teresa, has served the county for 34 years. When asked what it's been like to serve with Sheriff Langley for 34 years, I saw a tear of gratitude flowing down his left cheek.
Angie McDaniel - Outstanding Kiwanian Paul McDaniel, brought precious wife Angie, who is also a Past President of our club and a great one at that. Angie is a counselor at Temple High School. They brought a wonderful photo of handsome son, Milo. Paul said "I have a magnificent wife. My body temperature goes up 20 degrees when I'm near her."
Interclub - We were graced with the presence of an interclub visit by two members of the White Oak Golden K of Newnan. Mike Jumda, who describes himself as an "Old Sergeant Major who served for 33 years in the Army" and Frank Kona West, originally from Hawaii, who served in the Navy in Vietnam, rescuing downed pilots in the ocean. Frank moved from Wisconsin to Newnan 5 years ago and became a Kiwanian. Hopefully, they will return for a visit. They are a delight to meet.
- Fred
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Best selling Amazon, Kindle, and Barnes and Noble author Dr. Randy Overbeck spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, May 26, 2023 in the meeting room at the American Pie Pizzaria. He did a program on ghost stories that he had researched in preparation for writing his novels.
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests May 26 2023
Jamie Bower - Lacey Robinson brought prospective members Jami Bower and Joe Cusick. Jami, who has submitted her membership application, created and implemented the "Go West" marketing campaign at the University of West Georgia. We loved her husband and fellow Kiwanian, the late Art Bower, and we're excited she plans to join our club!
Joe Cusick, raised in Philadelphia and a Navy veteran, retired from the Health and Safety field. He and wife Marilyn moved to Carrollton in 2016 to be near their one and only grandchild. Joe has helped to raise funds for the Impact West Georgia shelter for the homeless.
Shane Davis invited prospective members: Craig Dodson, Judge Michael Hubbard, and Jason Swindle. Craig Dodson is a Major with the Carroll County Sheriff' Department and has served the community for 33 years. Craig is from Villa Rica and married for 27 years to Pam Dodson. He and Pam have four children. Michael Hubbard, Carroll County State Court Judge, is a former Villa Rica Court judge. Michael and his wife are raising two adoorable "weenie dogs." Jason Swindle is a Carrollton attorney on Tanner Street who writes a column on legal issues for the Times-Georgian.
Rylee Edwards - Aleesha Edwards Williams brought daughter Rylee Edwards. Rylee is a joy to meet. She's a smart lover of science and is going into the fifth grade this Fall.
Nicholas MacLeish Aleesha also invited prospective member Nicholas MacLeish, District Executive with the Atlanta Council, Boy Scouts of America. Nicholas arrived in time to catch part of the program but, unfortunately, I did not get to introduce him. I'll do him justice next time.
- Fred
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Dr. Richard (Dick) Ingle completed part two of the talk on his last trip to India. The lunch meeting was held at Suttons American Grill, at 477 Rome Street in Carrollton, Georgia.
Photo: Mark Herring and Richard (Dick) Ingle
Background of SICM: South India Christian Mission was started in 1994, initially as a personal and family "experiment" when its founder, Dr. Richard Ingle, decided to take a few young, dedicated Indian preachers under wing and encourage them in ministry. The experiment proved hugely successful as evangelistic outreach in India, and later also in Sri Lanka, blossomed.
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Dr. Richard (Dick) Ingle - South India Christian Mission
The real Scarlett O'Hara was crowned queen at the Pageant at Pine Knoll Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Carol Sander was awarded first runner-up and Pam Streetman was awarded second runner-up. Members of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club served as escorts for the evening.
Photo: (seated: Pam Streetman, Carol Sander, and Scarlet O'Hara. Standing: Jo Lynn Graham, Activities Director and Troy Vollenweider, Kiwanis Master of Ceremonies.
Photo of Kiwanians: Neil Weathington, Troy Vollenweider, Mark Herring, Dr. Luke Lipham, and Jim Carter.
Members of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club are needed to escort the pageant participants at Pine Knoll Nursing Home beginning at 6:00 PM Thursday evening.
Troy Vollenweider will serve as master of ceremonies. He will direct questions to the contestants, and he will remember to hold the microphone so that the audience will be able to hear responses. ( - :
The dresscode for men assisting in the project is "coat and tie."
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests May 12 2023
Jami Bower - Lacey Robinson invited Jami Bower to join us. She is the widow of our beloved Kiwanian Art Bower. Jami, who retired from UWG last year, created and implemented the popular "Go West" marketing program at UWG. Jami described meeting and marrying Art as the greatest gift of her life, and a source of joy that remains with her now.
Oak Mountain Academy - We were visited by a wonderful group from Oak Mountain Academy: Sandra Porter, a person of many talents and a baker who treats grateful students to gourmet cookies; Michelle Alexander, Third Grade Teacher and Coordinator of the Oak Mountain Academy K-Kids; Karen Buchanan, Fifth Grade Teacher, ten years with OMA; Hanson Kaufman, OMA student who enjoys reading sports, and music; and Lily Grace Nelson, OMA student and archery enthusiast with a great sense of humor. Hanson and Grace spoke to the club about OMA's fundraiser for Kiwanis International's Iodine Deficiency Program and presented our club with a check for $1,200 dollars! We need Grace and Hanson in our club now!
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- Fred
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Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests May 5 2023
Service member Lieutenant Greg Holcomb and guest, Sergeant Corey Allen, both officers with the Carroll County Sheriff's Department, were recognized for serving with Jim Collins' crew cooking hamburgers for the Spring Fling gathering of senior citizens, an annual event coordinated by member Sandra Morris.
Sergeant Corey Allen and wife Shannon have two children, Emma and Luke. Emma, an excellent golfer, is a graduating senior at Carrollton High School.
Circle K member, Timothy Van Johnson, Jr. and Tori Beil joined us to hear Brenda Sue Holcombe's singing troupe, Noteworthy, and a special performance by Blair Lipham, daughter of member Luke Lipham. Timothy is a UWG graduating senior, Past President of Circle K, and a past Lieutenant Governor of the Metro Division. Timothy expressed his gratitude for being a part of the "Kiwanis family of awesome people" and for the support we've given to him and other rising leaders. Tori, a junior and Circle K President, is a Business Management major with a minor in Public Administration.
Photo: Greg Holcomb, Sandra Morris, Corey Allen
- Fred
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Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests April 28 2023
Interclub - We were honored with an interclub visit from the all-female membership Kiwanis Club of Coweta County. It was our opportunity to meet four outstanding women dedicated to serving the children of Coweta County. Their visit also was an opportunity for one of the members, Jane Duenckel, to visit with high school friend Randy Miller! Joining us for lunch were: Jeri Burnette, retired school teacher with 43 years of teaching experience; Aline Archibald, retired from teaching after 33 years; Linda Dickerson, Club Past President and current Safety Coordinator and Fund-Raising Chair and a Registered Nurse who served others for 43 years; and Randy's friend, Jane Duenckel, retired teacher who thankfully made me behave during my introductions.
Photo: L-R: Jane Duenckel, Randy Miller, Linda Dickerson, Aline Archibald, & Jeri Burnett….from Kiwanis Club of Coweta County.
- Fred
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Dr. Richard Ingle provided the program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, April 28, 2023 in UWG's Hubbard Dining Room.
South India Christian Mission was started in 1994, initially as a personal and family "experiment" when its founder, Dr. Richard Ingle, decided to take a few young, dedicated Indian preachers under wing and encourage them in ministry. The experiment proved hugely successful as evangelistic outreach in India, and later also in Sri Lanka, blossomed.
April 14: The nominating committee chaired by Jim Collins presented the slate of nominees for the year 2023-2024 at the regular meeting on Friday, April 14, 2023.
Thanks to past-presidents who served on the nominating committee chaired by Jim Collins: Clint Backstrom, Joe Bell, Bob Graf, Randy Miller, and Tim Warren.
Thanks to the following Servants :
Directors elected for term 2023-2025: Jennifer McNiel, Lacey Robinson, and Travis Thomaston.
Directors to continue for term 2022-2024: Dr. Jimmy Brock, Shane Davis, and Jared Griffis.
Officers nominated for term 2023-2024:
President Paul McDaniel, President-Elect Mark Herring, Vice-President Joey Key, and Past-President Johnny Tanner.
Secretary Jenny Ingram, Meeting Secretary Mike Spier, Treasurer Joe Tarshis, Foundation Treasurer Jim Carter.
April 21: In the business session, the motion was passed to close the nominations.
April 28: The Carrollton Kiwanis Club elected officers and directors for the year 2023-2024.
Congratulations to Yujean Shin, Senior at Bremen High School, who (for the second year in a row) was awarded the fourth place scholarship in the Georgia District Music Showcase in Gainesville Georgia on Saturday, April 22, 2023. She won first place in the local Carrollton Music Showcase in February, and represented our club at the State level. She played Capriccio for Unaccompanied Clarinet in A by Heinrich Sutermeister.
Photo: Charles Staples, Secretary of the Georgia District Kiwanis Foundation; Georgia Kiwanis Governor Daryl Gumz; and Yujean Shin.
ART:
No art submissions from Carrollton won scholarships in this year's District Show, however two pieces were awarded ribbons for honorable mention by grade level: The mixed media work by Natalie Proksell, Senior at Central Carrollton, (success gained from the material acquisition from Nancy Dixon), and the ceramic work by Itzel Trujillo, Senior at Villa Rica.
Joel Grubbs, Site Supervisor for Southwire's Twelve For Life facility at 390 Old Bremen Road, Carrollton; conducted a tour of the facility for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, April 21, 2023.
Photo: Joel Grubbs and Johnny Tanner, Kiwanis President
April 14: The nominating committee chaired by Jim Collins presented the slate of nominees for the year 2023-2024 at the regular meeting on Friday, April 14, 2023.
Thanks to past-presidents who served on the nominating committee chaired by Jim Collins: Clint Backstrom, Joe Bell, Bob Graf, Randy Miller, and Tim Warren.
Directors nominated for term 2023-2025: Jennifer McNiel, Lacey Robinson, and Travis Thomaston.
Directors to continue for term 2022-2024: Dr. Jimmy Brock, Shane Davis, and Jared Griffis.
Officers nominated for term 2023-2024:
President Paul McDaniel, President-Elect Mark Herring, Vice-President Joey Key, and Past-President Johnny Tanner.
Secretary Jenny Ingram, Meeting Secretary Mike Spier, Treasurer Joe Tarshis, Foundation Treasurer Jim Carter.
April 21: In the business session, the motion was passed to close the nominations.
April 28: The Carrollton Kiwanis Club will elect officers and directors for the year 2023-2024.
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests April 14 2023
Joe Tarshis brought wife and community volunteer, Sue, to brighten up our meeting. Sue, a mother of three talented and smart daughters, and the grandmother of two active boys, has been married to Joe for 47 years. She is a founding, active member of West Georgia Unitarian Universalists and serves on the Board of Directors of Circles of West Georgia. She is also a "Soup Wrangler" for Empty Bowls, contacting local restaurants to invite them to donate soup for the annual fundraiser for the Soup Kitchen. Thanks, Sue, for all you do to help the community!
Kathy Parsons, founder of the nonprofit Impact West Georgia, was inducted into the club. Sponsored by Lacey Robinson and Robert Graf, Kathy works with the homeless and less fortunate and with veterans and the disadvantaged. Like the rest of us, she is committed to improving the community, one person at a time.
Photo: Susan Tarshis and Dr. Fred Richards.
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- Fred
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Elayne Brown spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club in UWG's Hubbard Dining Room on Friday , April 14, 2023. She is the local coordinator of Circles of West Georgia.
Kathy Parsons was inducted into the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, April 14, 2023. She is sponsored by Lacey Robinson, and Membership Chair Joey Key presented the Kiwanis pin and certificate.
Photo: Joey Key, Johnny Tanner, Kathy Parsons, and Lacey Robinson.
Thanks to the seven Kiwanians who represented Carrollton by attending the Interclub with the Kiwanis Club of Fairfield Plantation on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.
Photo with guest speaker Michelle Morgan: (L to R) Randy Miller, Nancy Dixon, Jennifer McNiel, Kathy Parsons, Richard Dixon, Camellia Chandler, and Steve Fuller.
Please contact Richard Dixon if you are interested in attending the Interclub at Fairfield Plantation on Tuesday (Apr 4 ) evening. This is happening simultaneously, if not at the same time, as the board meeting.
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests March 24 2023
We enjoyed another eventful gathering of the best civic club in Georgia!
Opal Backstom - Dad Clint Backstrom and Grand Poppa Backstrom proudly showed off (daughter and granddaughter respectively) Opal Backstrom, who recently celebrated her first birthday.
We also celebrated the 93rd birthday of Ernest McClendon. Attending with Ernest were wife Doris, daughter Rebecca, and granddaughter Samantha. Rebecca, married with five children, was clearly happy getting to see her many friends in Carrollton. Samantha, a high school senior, is an outstanding student who plays the trombone and guitar.
Jim Watters, City Council member, joined us for lunch. Next to him was one of our favorite Golden K members, Bob Uglum, who visits on a regular basis. Looks like he wants to also join our club!
Lynn Weathington - Neil Weathington invited wife, Lynn, to share a lunch date. Lynn is an author who recently published Summer Solstice, a contemporary re-telling of Jesus' parable of the prodigal. Rebecca helped edit the book.
[ Neil's shameless advertisement: Go to Amazon and order the book. While supplies last. HA!]
Bobby Sanders - Jeremy Sabo brought prospective member Bobby Sanders. A huge Georgia Bulldog fan, Bobby is a retired banker and alum of the University of West Georgia (then West Georgia College?). Married to Carole, he's joyfully proud of his three amazing granddaughters. He has a million dollar smile, suggesting he was born to be a member of our club!
Kathy Parsons, founder of Impact West Georgia, a non-profit serving the homeless and others in need in our community, has submitted her membership application. On behalf of our club, President Johnny Tanner, along with members Lacey Robinson and Robert Graf, presented a check to Kathy to support her programs.
- Fred
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Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests March 17 2023
Jason Bretch - Will Ozier brought prospective member Jason Bretch, Training Coordinator at Magna International in Carrollton. Jason and his wife Allison have a son named Knox.
Latha Narayan - Lt. Governor of Georgia Division 12 - Latha visited from the Fairfield Club.
- Fred
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[ With apologies - this story was copied from the same party one year ago, and one reference to "Thursday" lingered; in error.
This year, 2023, March 17 occurs on Friday !]
Sorry, I was tired having just returned from England to help move the Stonehenge stones to reflect daylight saving time. Whew !
Open Bar - Open Menu
(On the House - Courtesy of Dr. Bob's Estate)
3 - 6 PM (EDT)
St. Patrick's Day (Friday, March 17, 2023)
Irish Pub on Adamson Square
210 Adamson Square
Carrollton GA 30117
Carrollton Kiwanis Members are invited to what has become an annual celebration in Carrollton, Georgia.
In memory of Dr. Bob Reeves, plan on visiting the upstairs area of the Irish Pub on Adamson Square in Carrollton Georgia from 3 to 6 PM (EDT) on St. Patrick's Day; March 17, 2023.
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests March 10 2023
Kathy Parsons - Lacey Robinson invited prospective member Kathy Parsons, who earlier this year gave an impressive program on Impact West Georgia - a faith-based non-profit serving the homeless and veterans. Kathy holds a BA in Pastoral Ministry and Biblical Studies. She is also a Certified Minister of Missions. In 2022, Kathy created an Emergency Community Shelter operating out of St. Margaret's Episcopal Church. She has served the community for 20 years.
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- Fred
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Dr. Tom Peterson spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, March 10, 2023, in UWG's Hubbard Dining Room. He introduced other speakers influenced by the SPARK program, where college students meet with and help at- risk traumatized students in a special mentoring program. Jo O'Donell and Trent Lee gave testimonials of the success in their lives from the relationships enjoyed in the SPARK Program.
Judge Tom Parmer, Dr. Peterson, Paul McDaniel (Kiwanis President-Elect), Jo O'Donnell, and Trent Lee
Anyone wishing to assist Bryce McNiel, pancake volunteer extraordinare, in his quest to attend summer camp, may purchase "ten dollar camp cards" . Make checks payable to mom; Jennifer McNiel. This opportunity is available on Friday, March 17, 2023 and in the weeks following.
Tyler Duffey provided the program for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, February 24, 2023 in UWG's Hubbard Dining Room. He is promoting a fundraiser benefiting Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. As a child, Tyler was diagnosed with leukemia, and was treated with bone marrow transplant. His dream is that this fundraiser will help the hospital that began helping him.
Melinda Hofius, Dean of Students at West Georgia Technical College, provided a program of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, February 17, 2023 in UWG's Hubbard Dining Room. She first updated the club on recent improvements at WGTC, then introduced medical laboratory technology student Abby House, who spoke of her experiences as a Lab Tech student.
Melinda Hofius, Abby House, and Johnny Tanner, Kiwanis President
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests February 17 2023
Mike Limerick - Joe Tarshis brought prospective member and uncanny look-alike, Mike Limerick. Surely a DNA test could reveal that they are closely related. Mike and wife, Debbie, recently moved to Carrollton. He's a retired health administrator. He met and married Debbie when he worked at Tanner Hospital 40 years ago. Welcome back, Mike, and make your return really rewarding by joining our club!
Susan Berry - Milton Berry invited wife and best friend, Susan, to share a romantic lunch date. Sitting closely together, they were all smiles celebrating the arrival of their ninth grandchild. Congratulations!
Dewey Smith - "Mr. Kiwanis" visited the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, February 17, 2023. The meeting was right on his way from Albany Georgia to visit Oziers for Kiwanis apparel. Dewey Smith was Governor of the Georgia District of KI in 2007, and has just recently completed a term as Trustee for Kiwanis International. And he bought the last blue blazer from Bremen with Kiwanis inner-lining ! And he drives a vehicle with Georgia License Tag # KIWANIS.
Meet the Press: Dan Minish and Noah Schroyer,
February 10 2023
Bryce McNiel - Jennifer McNeil brought son Bryce McNieil. A fifth grader at Carrollton Middle School, Bryce plays the trombone in the band and has recently moved from the Cub Scouts to the Boy Scouts. Bryce's commitment to serving others is an inspiration for all of us. He has volunteered to work at the concession stand during football season and will also be seen helping at the Pancake Breakfast! I'm ready to sponsor him as a member of the club!
- Fred
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Two new members were inducted into the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, February 10, 2023
Troy Vollenweider, from the University of Georgia Small Business Development Office, is sponsored into the Carrollton Kiwanis Club by Johnny Tanner, Will Ozier, and Jeremy Sabo. Membership Chair Joey Key presented pin, badge, and certificate. Troy completed the service project requirement by serving as Fred's understudy as Music Showcase Master of Ceremonies.
Aleesha Williams, Scout (Indian Springs) District Executive; BSA. Aleesha is sponsored into the Carrollton Kiwanis Club by previous Scout Exec and Past Kiwanis Governor of Georgia, Richard Dixon. Membership Chair Joey Key presented the pin, badge, and certificate.
Kim Jones, President of the Community Foundation of West Georgia, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, February 10, 2023 in UWG's Hubbard Dining Room. She talked of strategies for improving the efficiency for helping citizens in need.
The Carrollton Kiwanis Club Foundation presented fifteen hundred dollars in scholarships to students who submitted art in the juried art show. Presentations were made on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Carrollton's Center for the Arts.
Nat Proksell, senior at Central Carroll, won Best in Show and a five hundred dollar scholarship for Growth and Decay.
photo: (l to r) Cecilie Redding, Visual Arts Technical Assistant; Marcella Kuykendall, Visual Arts Coordinator, and Nat Proksell, seniour, Central Caroll High School.
The Carrollton Kiwanis Club Foundation awarded $ 1,500 in scholarships to competitors in the juried music showcase on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Carrollton's Center for the Arts.
Photo: (L to R) Neil Weathington, Showcase Chair; Johnny Tanner, President; Yujean Shin, First Place; Skyler Elizabeth Hurley, Second Place; Eden Geise, Third Place, Emily Grace Hicks, Fourth Place; Madison Gail Brown, Honorable Mention; Tai Benjamin Jackson, Fifth Place; and Troy Vollenweider, Master of Ceremonies.
In the juried music showcase, Yujean Shin was awarded first place and a five hundred dollar scholarship for her clarinet performance of Capriccio for Unaccompanied Clarinet in A by Heinrich Sutermeister. Yujean is a senior at Bremen High School.
Skylar Elizabeth Hundley was awarded second place and a four hundred dollar scholarship for her vocal performance of Un moto di gioia, K. 579, by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Skylar is a senior at Carrollton High School.
Eden Geise was awarded third place and a three hundred dollar scholarship for her piano performance of Winter by Antonio Vivaldi. Eden is a junior at Pleasent Hill Academy.
Emily Grace Hicks was awarded fourth place and a two hundred dollar scholarship for her flute performance of Romance by Georges Brun, Op. 41. Emily is a sophomore at Carrollton High School.
Tai Benjamin Jackson was awarded fifth place and a one hundred dollar scholarship for his vocal performance of Amarilla mia bella by Giullo Caccini. Tai is a senior at Carrollton High School.
Madison Gail Brown was recognized as honorable mention for her vocal performance of Nel cor piu non mi sento, arranged by Giovanni Paisello. Madison is a senior at Carrollton High School.
Dan Minish provided the program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, February 3, 2023 in UWG's Hubbard Dining Room. He said that the last time he spoke to the club, it was to introduce the guest speaker; Charlie Grisham, a few decades ago at a meeting in Sunset Hills Country Clubhouse. Dan told the story of how sports reporting brought and kept him in Carrollton - now at the Times-Georgian.
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests February 3 2023
Aleesha Williams - Past Georgia District Governor, Richard Dixon, has done it again!
He's sponsoring still another outstanding prospective member.
Her name is Aleesha Williams and she has a spirit and smile
that can light up the world - and, for sure, a Kiwanis meeting.
Aleesha is District Executive of the Boy Scouts of America -
Indian Springs. She and husband Tommy Williams have three
children. She's submitted her membership application. Aleesha
is a joy to meet, so make sure you say hello!
Fred
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Members of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club are invited to honor the life of Stuart Yahm at the memorial service . Please arrive at Almon Funeral Home Chapel at 10:30 AM for the 11:00 AM service on Saturday, January 21, 2023.
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests January 27 2023
Troy Vollenweider; of the Georgia Small Business Development Center, has submitted his application for membership.
The Return of Dr. Richards !!
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Sara Claudia Cain provided a very inspirational program for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, January 20, 2023 in UWG's Hubbard Dining Room. Oxygen deprivation to the optic nerve during what would have been a routine tonsil surgery left her totally blind in both eyes also deaf in one ear.
Sara has proven herself to be a phenomenal overcomer after waking up from surgery with no eyesight. She has written three books, completed a University degree, speaks on a radio show, and married, and proves that nothing is impossible with God's help.
Photo: Sara Cain, with guide dog, and Kiwanis President Johnny Tanner.
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests January 20 2023
Troy Vollenweider; of the Georgia Small Business Development Center, has submitted his application for membership.
Kiwanian Dr. Rick Tillman brought his wife Sally to hear their daughter's inspiring presentation.
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Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests Friday the 13th, January 2023
Fran Robinson - Lacey brought his wife to hear Kathy Parsons' program .
Dan Minish and Bruce Guthrie - We enjoy the visits from the reporter and
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Ryan Phillips, Cost Share Coordinator with the Georgia Forestry Commission, was inducted into the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, January 6, 2023. His Sponsor is Paul McDaniel. Membership Chair Joey Key conducted the swearing-in.
UWG Alum Renovates Computing Center in Honor of Retired Professor and Mentor
by Colton Campbell
Thanks to the generosity of a successful alumnus, the University of West Georgia recently cut the ribbon on a new space that will enhance the educational experience of computing students and provide them with a place to hone their skills and connect with one another.
Here's a total abuse of the poem by Emma Lazarus from the Statue of Liberty:
"Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses" ... of high school musicans who would be interested in competing in the local Music Showcase February 5, 2023.
Help get the application in the hands of interested students: Applications must be received by January 27, 2023.
Thanks to Paul McDaniel who has posted the link in the upper left hand side of the website:
No luck for Jim Carter. As Richard Dixon took his winning from the raffle pot, Jim had the worst of odds drawing from a new deck with 53 cards including only one Joker.
Fifty Two Cards remain for the next drawing in January.
Cumulative total is only what Joe collected Friday, less the $10 paid out to the weekly raffle reporter.
Unconfirmed; $ 33 - $ 10 = $ 23 waiting on next winner.
Fifty - Fifty Raffle - Starting Over with 53 Cards
The Carrollton High School Jazz Band provided a lively program for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, December 9, 2022, upstairs in the Dine West (Z6) building.
photo: Chris Carr, band director; Dr. Ernest McClendon, former band director / principal; and Dr. Mark Albertus, Superintendent of Carrollton City Schools.
I wanted to personally invite you to our second Carrollton stop on our Bing Crosby tour. I believe each of you were able to see the show a few years back, and we would LOVE to see you again on Sunday, December 11 at 2:30 pm, at the Center for the Arts (right off the square). You're welcome to click the link below or call the box office at 770-838-1083.
If you wish to attend, please respond positively to one (or two) of the recent RSVP messages that were send on November 29:
There is no need to respond if you will not attend . We only need a positive count.
First, we have to order individual meals for the Friday meeting on December 16, 2022.
$ 16.00 per meal.
No tickey - no laundry. At presstime - there are currently only fourteen members and two guests with confirmed registrations.
Contact Neil if you need help with this. See botttomof this e-news for confirmation.
Music Program
The second request: we have to order individual meals for the Kiwanis Christmas Dinner at The Venue on Cedar Street.
December 20, 2022.
Members__ $ 16.00
Guests____ $ 42.00
At presstime, there are currently only twelve members and ten guests with confirmed registrations for the Christmas party.
Contact Neil if you need help with this. See bottom of this e-news for confirmation.
Please respond to the corresponding e-mail(s) sent on the evening of November 29, 2022.
If you think that you registered, but failed to receive a confirmation number (or e-mail), please contact neil_weathington@bellsouth,net for assistance
Santa is not the only one making a list and checking it twice !
Dr Tressa Kelly provided the program for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, November 18, 2022 in UWG's Hubbard Dining Room.
She detailed the honors in serving "First Lady" of the University, and spoke of the reading program featuring "Wolfie" book, and a new book commissioned on the history of the Kennedy Chapel on the campus of UWG.
Photo: Dr. Tressa Kelly and Johnny Tanner, Kiwanis President
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests November 18, 2022
Kiwanian Tim Warren served as substitute Herald as Fred is recovering from surgery at Northside Hospital. Get Well Fred !!!
Casey King - Bob Uglum brought guest Casey King, an insurance agent with Great Southern Agency. Casey moved to Carrollton two years ago from Greenville Georgia.
Elizabeth Herrin - Elizabeth is married to Stuart Herrin. She graduated from Bremen High School in 2012 and earned two undergraduate degrees and one Masters degree from UWG. Elizabeth has worked in UWG Athletics for four years and she is Mitch Gray’s daughter.
Rhonda Bush - Rhonda has served as head tennis coach at UWG for the past three seasons. She graduated from West Georgia College in 1991 with a degree In Finance. She has lived in Carroll County since 1998 with husband Jeff Bush and twin boys Andrew and Bryan Rhonda retired after twenty-nine years as a flight attendant with Delta Airlines.
Chris Mishler - Mrs. Mishler, visiting from Chesaning Michigan, is the mother of Tressa Kelly.
Georgia Waddell - Georgia is the Circle-K President at UWG.
Timothy VanJohnson Jr – Timothy is the Circle-K Lieutenant Governor.
Noah Brewer, Key Club Advisor at Carrollton High School, brought several Key Club Leaders:
Emma McBride, Gunter Hamrick, James Noon, Mark Zimmer – Key Club Co-President, Isabelle Keller -Key Club V.P, and Sydney Cumby – Key Club Co-President.
Photographed (not in the order listed) with Jennifer McNiel, Key Club Liason
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Dr. M. Scott McBride, former UWG Band Director (1994 - 2002) and Carrollton Kiwanian, now retired from Penn State Dubois, was included in the Sudler Trophy Presentation to the Marching Southerners in Jacksonville Alabama as one of the past band directors during the weekend of Friday, November 11 and Saturday November 12, 2022. Dr. McBride was the first Kiwanis Chairman of the local Carrollton Art and Music Showcase.
photo: M. Scott McBride and Neil Weathington, JSU Push-out * Sudler Trophy Presentation: McBride fifth from the left. Clint Gillespie, Central Carroll grad, is JSU Percussion Instructor and sixth from the left.
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests November 11, 2022
Kiwanian Tim Warren served as substitute Herald as Fred underwent surgery at Northside Hospital. Get Well Fred !!!
Troy Vollenweider - W. Troy Vollenweider joined the UGA SBDC at the University of West Georgia in January 2022.
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We've collected around $900 towards the food gift cards for the benefit of Central and Carrollton High Schools.
We'll continue to collect through December 2nd. If members are unable to attend the next meeting and give cash, they can be billed (please let us know an amount) or use the club venmo account. Contact Clint cbackstr@westga.edu or Jenny jingram@westga.edu
Thanksgiving is less than three weeks away. We would like to invite Kiwanians to think ahead to the upcoming Christmas break for our Carroll County and City Schools. Some of you may know that our county has a very high number of families without the funds to provide enough food for their families. When school is in session, many families are blessed to know their children will have enough healthy food for breakfast & lunch thanks to the free and reduced lunch programs. However, when longer breaks occur families often do not have the means to provide healthy meals or meals at all.
Kiwanis wants to be part of the solution as we’ve done for the last several years. We are asking for donations of $10 gift cards or cash that will be turned into gift cards to local fast food restaurants such as McDonalds, Taco Bell, Chick-Fil-A and other such restaurants. We can also add an amount to your quarterly bill if you don’t have cash with you or will miss the meeting on Friday. These donations will then be disbursed to students via their guidance counselor’s office. We will be sponsoring Central & Carrollton High Schools in December.
Please donate all funds, gift cards or pledges to Clint Backstrom or Jenny Ingram no later than December 2nd. Contact info is below if you have any questions.
[Editor's note: please forgive the editorializing, but Friday's program was one of the most inspiring programs that I have ever attended. Carrollton is very fortunate to have Travis Thomaston and Katie Holley at the helm of the Carrollton Junior High "ship" !]
Travis Thomaston spoke to his Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, November 4, 2022 in UWG's Hubbard Dining Room. He spoke of strategies for leading the students to success.
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests November 4, 2022
Erin Waters - We enjoyed and excellent program by Kiwanian Travis Thomaston, principal of Carrollton Junior High. We were joined by prospective member Erin Waters, Manager of Wise Crack Chiropractic. Sponsored by Jenny Ingram, Erin is a Carrollton native, Central High School graduate (where she was the band drum major), and a business major graduate of Georgia State University. She loves dogs and is a person who "plans well and gets things done." Despite my introduction, she promises to return!
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I'm going to be singing in on November 12th so please include this in the Kiwanis bulletin. It's a fundraising concert that supports one high school senior going into the arts in college. I've attached the flyer to this email.
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests October 28, 2022
Chris Stallings - We were visited by an outstanding contingent of First Responders who joined us to hear an excellent program presented by Lt. Col. Stephanie Stallings, the highest ranking female in the Georgia State Patrol. Accompanying her was Lt. Col. Stallings' husband, Chris, Director of the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency.
Jay Trawick - Also joining us were Sergeant Jay Trawick with the Georgia State Patrol (invited by our President Johnny Tanner);
Sergeant Rob Holloway with the Carrollton Police Department, who received a standing ovation for his heroism;
Lt. Greg Falls, Carrollton Police Department, assigned to the Mobile Crisis Unit;
Fire Chief Allen English, 27 years with the Carrollton Fire Department;
Bill Lambert,Deputy Fire Chief and 25-year veteran with the Carrollton Fire Department;
Fire Chief Chuck Barnell of the Carroll County Fire Rescue.
Finally, Bob Uglum, a former President of both our Club and the Golden K Kiwanis Club, dropped by to share time with the best civic club in the state of Georgia.
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Lt. Colonel Stephanie L Stallings spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, October 28, 2022 in UWG's Hubbard Dining Room.
Lt. Colonel Stephanie L. Stallings is responsible for the Office of Public Safety Support. She oversees Public Safety Support, PEER Support, and the department chaplains.
photo: Cecil Duffee (1924-1922), JW Daniel ( 1929-2022) , and Ken Kagiyama.
The wonderful life of Cecil Gravlee Duffee, Jr came to a close on October 26, 2022, at the age of 98. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama on July 10, 1924.
Let's finish the year, like we started; STRONG ! Let's help Captain Jennifer McNiel show UWG what the Carrollton Kiwanis club is made of: Kiwanians that serve with a Capital "S" !!
Joey Smith spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, October 21, 2022, in UWG's Hubbard Dining Room. He provided a preview of the upcoming Economics Forecast Breakfast which will be held in the UWG Campus Ballroom on November 1.
William J. "Joey" Smith is a professor of Economics, the David A. Johnson Distinguished Scholar, and Chair of the Department of Economics at the University of West Georgia.
Photo: Joey Smith, UWG Economics Chair, and Paul McDaniel, Kiwanis President-Elect
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests October 21, 2022
Blake Wingo - Past President Clint Backstrom invited prospective member Blake Wingo. Blake, a 2020 graduate of UWG, is currently enrolled in thegraduate school. A resident of Bowdon, Blake serves as the UWG Coordinator of the Title Nine Program.
Casey King - Golden K member, Bob Uglum, joined us for lunch and even brought us a prospective member, Casey King. Originally from Greenville, GA, Casey is an insurance agent with Great Southern Agency in Carrollton, GA. Casey was inquiring about an outstanding civic club and Bob told her "You can't do better than the Carrollton Kiwanis Club." Keep up the great work, Bob!
Georgia Waddell, a Junior UWG Biology Major and President of Circle K, shared lunch with us. She enjoys visiting our club and we enjoy her company as well.
Jackie McGuinn - Past President, Dale Williams, brought prospective member Jackie McGuinn. Jackie has lived in the West Georgia area for the last 20 years while employed at Southwire and is now with Care Track. She loves travelling and cooking.
- Fred
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The Carrollton Kiwanis Club celebrated its seventy-fifth anniversary with a dinner at Tano Phommasith's Venue on Cedar Street in Carrollton Georgia. The Carrollton Kiwanis Club was sponsored by the Newnan Kiwanis Club and chartered on October 23, 1947.
The President-Elect of Kiwanis International (2022-2023), Katrina Baranko, visited as special guest to deliver the keynote address and assisted the Kiwanis Governor of the Georgia District, Darryl Gumz, in celebrating the success of the club.
photos: Dr. Fred Richards, Carrollton Kiwanis Herald, greets Katrina Baranko; Georgia Kiwanis Governor Darryl Gumz presents framed certificate to Club President Johnny Tanner.
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests October 7, 2022
Allison Tanner - Today's meeting was special. The gavel of the Presidency was placed in the capable hands of our new President, Johnny Tanner. Also present was First Lady and wife Alison Tanner, lighting up the room with her smile and colorful attire. Alison is an outstanding teacher, now close to retiring. Born and raised in Montana, she and Johnny have three children.
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Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests October 7, 2022
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The UWG CKI group will be collecting donations such as toiletries, cleaning supplies, formula, diapers (elder and infant), and non perishable goods. These donations can be collected and brought to our GBM on Monday, October 10th 6pm in the Campus Center room 303.
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests September 30, 2022
Jason Bretch joined us for a second visit, a testament to his excitement about becoming a Kiwanian. Sponsored by Will Ozier, Jason is Coordinator of Training for Deco Star. A devoted woodworker, Jason and wife Allyson have a son named Knox.
First Lady Karen Williams accompanied husband and our President, Dale Williams, as he completed his tenure as President and was honored with a Hixson award.
We were blessed with the presence of two outstanding members of Circle K: Senior Timothy Van Johnson, Jr., who is majoring in Health and Community Wellness and now serves as Lieutenant-Governor for the Metro Area; and Georgia Waddell, a Biology major and President of Circle K. Georgia, whose family and extended family live in Florida, is spear-heading an effort to provide assistance to victims of category 4 hurricane Ian.
Meet the Press: Thanks Dan Minish for the newspaper coverage.
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The Carrollton Kiwanis Club held its "Honors Day" Ceremony in the Hubbard Dining Room on the campus of the University of West Georgia on Friday, September 30, 2022.
Randy Miller presented the Kiwanian of the Year Award:
Congratulation to Randy Miller for receiving the Kiwanian of the year award. Randy served as President of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club 2008-2009, and has demonstrated leadership and organization for all the successful club projects, especially during the recent Seventh Annual Bob Reeves 5K Race.
Kiwanian of the Year - a much deserved honor for Randy Miller !
Photo: Randy Miller with Jenny Ingram, proud daughter, and club Secretary.
Dr. Fred Richards honored with Service Award.
The Club proudly presented the distinguished service award to Club Herald; Dr. Fred Richards.
He serves as Master of Ceremonies for Senior Citizen Pageants, becomes Santa Clause at Christmas, can be louder than anyone or anything at UWG Fooball games, and welcomes guests with a flare at weekly meetings.
Honor where honor is due ! Thank you Dr. Richards !
Congratulations to out-going President Dale Williams for his induction into the George F, Hixson Fellowship !
Carrollton's George F. Hixson Fellowship - September 30, 2022
Jenny Ingram, Randy Miller, Jay Willis, Joey Key, Derick Newton, Joe Bell, Jimmy Tuggle, Jim Collins, Cathy Farley, Clint Backstrom, Fred Richards, Will Ozier, Tim Warren, Jim Carter, Paul McDaniel, Luke Lipham, Dale Williams, Jeremy Sabo, Neil Weathington.
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Dale Williams inducted into George F Hixson Fellowship
I hope all is well with everyone ! It looks like Rain is not going to be as big an issue for us as initially thought SO it’s a Kiwanis Call to Serve this weekend, October 1st. Like United Community Bank in the banking industry…the Carrollton Kiwanis Club is a club that service built. For 75 years now, we are know in the community as a club that gets things done. Well we have to raise money to support the programs we are involved with and we have 2 opportunities this weekend to show our community what a great club we have. We have our Bob Reeves Memorial 5k Race, Saturday morning. There will be 257 middle school runners for our 3k and over 100 runners for the 5k.
And then there is Homecoming that evening for our 5th ranked University of West Georgia Wolves. I know we are ALL busy and tired BUT we need your help. I know it’s a struggle to get up early or stay up late but I also know once we get there we have FUN and enjoy our time of service. If you can help with the race we need you there by 6:30 at Hobbs Farm on Rome Street. If you need to sleep in a little Saturday morning we could use you at 4:00 for the concessions at UWG. The concession stand is a lot easier than in times past. The more Kiwanians we have the more FUN we have. There are not too many times we ask you to serve since we no longer have the Kiwanis Bowl BUT this weekend is a major day of Service. Let us know if we can count on you for the race or the concessions or both.
Thanks for your time…you are making a difference in our community.
Mark
October 1: Begin AND end your day in Kiwanis Service !!!
Nicole Lopez Miranda visited to thank the Foundation for the Frank Jones Scholarship. Nicole graduated from Carrollton High School and is studying graphic design at the University of West Georgia.
Nicole Lopez Miranda, Frank Jones Scholarship Recipient
Jess Lassetter provided the program for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, September 16, 2022 in the Hubbard Dining Room. He brought with him - hysterical and historical support: Frank Pritchett and David Parkman. Pritchett and Parkman provided the history and significance of the annual fund drive.
UWG Alumni Staff and volunteers.
Back row L to R: David Parkman, Carla Maner Duncan, Jess Lassetter, Frank Pritchett
Front row L to R: Hollie Presnal, Nicole Lopez Miranda, Ketty Cusick
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests September 16, 2022
Georgia Waddell - UWG Circle K President
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Denise Shackleford spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, September 9, 2022 in UWG's Hubbard Dining Room. She shared methods from the Northwest Georgia Hunger Initiative of distributing food to needy recipients and while protecting dignity of those in need.
Denise Shackleford, NW Georgia Hunger Initiative; and Johnny Tanner, Kiwanis President-Elect
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests September 9, 2022
Guests were introduced by Richard Dixon
Georgia Waddell - UWG Circle K President
Timothy VanJohnson Jr - Circle K Lt. Governor
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Forester Ryan Phillips, Georgia Forestry Commission, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday , September 2, 2022 in UWG's Hubbard Dining Room. He serves as the coordinator fo the Champion Tree Program, and shared a slide show of the notable trees in Georgia.
Ryan Phillips, Georgia Foresty Commission, and Dale Williams, Kiwanis President.
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests September 2, 2022
Kiara Robinson , UWG Circle K Social Events Chair.
Timothy VanJohnson, Jr. , Circle K Metro Lt. Governor
Notable Attendance
(Not a Guest) - Welcome back Stuart Yahm !
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Mary Jane Davis, President of the Friends of the Neva Lomason Library, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, August 26, 2022 in the UWG Hubbard Dining Room. Davis told of how the Friends group has benefited by owning the Barker House on the corner of the Library property.
Mrs. Davis introduced one of the new staff members of the West Geogia Regional Library System; Kali Dallmier, Marketing and Outreach Manager. Ms. Dallmier spoke of the future of the outdoor pavilion project that will be constructed just across from Barker Alley within walking distance of the Libary
The Carrollton Kiwanis Foundation presented a check to the Friends Group at the conclusion of the meeting.
Photo: Kali Dallmier, WGRLS; Dale Williams, Kiwanis President; and Mary Jane Davis, President of the Friends of the Neva Lomason Library .
Central (Carroll County) Head Football Coach Darius Smiley spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club in UWG's Hubbard Dining Room on Friday, August 19, 2022.
Photo: Dale Williams, Kiwanis President; and Darius Smiley, Head Football Coach, Central High School.
The Georgia District Kiwanis Convention was held at the Macon Convention Center from Friday, August 12 through Sunday, August 14. 2022.
David Simmons, from the Cordele Kiwanis Club, was selected (unopposed) into the District Executive rotation.
photo (l to r, 2022-2023) Byron Mullican, Immediate Past Governor; Darryl Gumz, Governor; Brent Leslie, Governor-Elect, and David Simmons, Vice-Governor.
Delegates from Carrollton: Georgia Carter, Mark Herring, Richard Dixon, (at-large, as Past-Governor) and Nancy Dixon.
Kiki McDaniel (left) accepted a $600 contribution from Dale Williams, president of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club, to benefit the “Chase the Victory Foundation” in memory of her late son, Chase McDaniel. Kiwanis Club President Dale Williams made the presentation at Friday’s club meeting.
PHOTO BY DAN MINISH
live it everyday,” Kiki McDaniel said, “but the results of his memory and his foundation live on in the lives of those who benefit from
it, and it helps keep our family going.”
She cited the importance of the retreats for families who have lost a child to cancer.
“No one knows what it like until they go through it, so the retreats are a place where parents and family members can share their grief, learn how to cope, and help each other,” Kiki McDaniel explained.
When Chase was undergoing treatments and spending two months in the hospital fighting cancer, there were many visits from an array of people, especially from Carrollton.
“This town is a very, very special place,” she said.
As an example of the community’s giving spirit, McDaniel cited the recent nonprofit “Sneaker Ball” held last week at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta which raised approximately $150,000 for the foundation that funds the purchase of sneakers and the cost of the family retreats.
The event featured live music, dinner and a silent auction of sports memorabilia and featured guests including Freddie the Falcon and Atlanta Falcons’ cheerleaders.
“We had an anonymous donor just recently give us a check for $5,000 that will pay for 10 families to attend one of our retreats where they can find comfort, peace, understanding, and hope,” she said.
Following the completion of her remarks, McDaniel was presented a contribution of $600 from Kiwanis President Dale Williams to help continue Chase’s legacy.
Dr. Brendan Kelly spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on August 5, 2022 in UWG's Hubbard Dining Room. The University of West Georgia is very unique compared to similar institutions, and has been proactive in embedding several programs to meet the needs of the community - such as Nexus (computer) training and the joint venture with Tanner Medical System to provide nurses to help combat the shortage of workers in the medical field. The University Leadership has been keeping a close eye on the demographics of the current student population and is continually analyzing needs in the job markets - to better equip the students for careers.
Photo: Dr. Brendan Kelly and Johnny Tanner, Kiwanis President-Elect.
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests August 5, 2022
Tim Warren introduced the guests in Fred's absence.
Ryan Phillips - Paul McDaniel brought prospective member Ryan Phillips, the Cost Share Coordinator with the Georgia Forestry Commission. Ryan and his wife have two daughters, ages four and two, and they just moved to Carrollton. Ryan is a UGA graduate and his wife is originally from Roopville, Georgia.
Sarah Powell - Sarah Powell, the UWG Director of Government Relations and External Relations, accompanied Dr. Kelley to the meeting. Sarah and her husband Jason met when both were students at UWG.
Joanna Reitz - Joanna is the new women's basketball coach at UWG. She moved to Carrollton from Denver Colorado, and most recently coached at the University of Utah. Coach Reitz visited to invite Kiwanians to attend and support the women's basketball team (and other teams) at UWG.
Bob Uglum - Bob Uglum, Golden K Kiwanian extraordinaire - visited to hear the UWG President.
Titan Bynum - Linda brought a special visitor - grandson Titan .
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Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests July 29, 2022
Tim Warren introduced the guests in Fred's absence.
Ian Lyle - Mr. Lyle has been Principal at Carrollton High School - going on two years. He and wife Brandi have two children: Charlie and Reid. A lifelong Carrollton resident, Mr. Lyle is a graduate of Carrollton High School and UWG.
Paul Fitz-simons is serving his sixth year as Athletic Director. He has coached football, basketball, and lacross. Mr. Fitz-simons is married to Alison Sanders, the 1999 CHS Homecoming Queen and they have two daughters.
Tucker Cole is the sports editor for the Time-Georgian. He is a graduate from Haralson County High School and currently a junior Mass Communications major at UWG. The Kiwanis Club appreciates the coverage from the reporters Dan Minish and Tucker Cole.
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Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests July 22, 2022
Jason Bretch - Will Ozier invited Jason Bretch. Jason and his wife Allyson have one son: Knox.
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Karen Wild and Nancy Smith visited and provided the program for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on July 22, 2022 in the Hubbard Dining Room. The Ferst Readers Organization represents childhood reading and literacy. The Kiwanis Foundation supports Ferst Readers with a donation.
Stand-out take-a ways: If you support literacy why can't you spell "first". Answer: It is named from the last name of the founder. Robin Ferst founded the foundation in 1999. History
"Children learn to read in the first three grades. From the third grade and on, children read to learn."
Photo: Dale Williams, Kiwanis President presents check to Karen Wild and Nancy Smith.
Mitch Clifton provided the program for his Kiwanis Club on Friday, July 15, 2022, back in the UWG Hubbard Dining Room. He has recently researched the recent history of the formation (1948) of the nation of Israel, and shared many interesting photographs with the talk - documenting the development and conflicts of Arabs, Muslims, Jews, and others living in the fertile crescent. Thank you Mitch for providing an interesting historical program.
Due to the rising cost of food and the increased cost of catered meals, the board of officers and directors has been forced to increase the per-meal calculation to $ 16.00 per meal in the next quarter billing. Thank you for your understanding. A few members are enjoying the "full membership" billing status; continuation at the current price is not sustainable and options are currently under board study for a full membership that is sustainable and provides advantages for members. To quote Milton Friedman, "there is no free lunch."
Julia Paulk Curran moderated the program for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, July 8, 2022 at Shot Spot in Carrollton. Her dad, John Paulk, the owner of Shot Spot spoke to the Kiwanians and the members enjoyed a tour of the gun range(s). The Kiwanians enjoyed a delicious lunch in the meeting room at Shot Spot.
Photo: Shot Spot Event and Marketing Coordinator Julia Paulk Curran and Dale Williams, Kiwanis President.
I am writing to formally inform you of my resignation from my position at the University of West Georgia (UWG) Tanner Health System School of Nursing, effective August 1st, 2022. I was recently offered a new opportunity at the University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing and have decided to accept their offer.
My years at the University of West Georgia have been some of the best of my life. I will miss the incredible colleagues I have had the pleasure of working with for many years. I will also miss the outstanding Carrollton Kiwanis Club members I have had the opportunity to meet over the past months.
I appreciate your support and understanding, and I wish you and the entire Carrollton Kiwanis Club all the very best.
Patrick Calvillo, Development Director for the Rapha Clinic in Temple Georgia, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, June 24, 2022, in UWG's East Commons dining hall . "Rapha" is a transliterated verb from Hebrew "to heal". The Rapha Clinic is a non-profit organization providing dental and dental hygiene for needy citizens .
Clay Patterson , Director of Carroll County Emergency 911 Systems, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on June17, 2022 and conducted a tour of the facility.
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests June 17, 2022
Julia Ingram - A proud Randy Miller invited grand-daughter Julia Ingram, daughter to Jenny Ingram and adored member of the Kiwanis family. Julia is now a Carrollton High School freshman, a talented tennis player and member of the Color Guard, and attends Oak Grove Baptist Church. It's always a joy to spend time with Julia. We look forward to her joining us again in the near future!.
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Point me to the nearest food: (Catch me if you can !!)
June 17, 2022 The Carrollton Kiwanis Club will meet and eat at the Carroll 911 Call Center, 896 Newnan Road, Carrollton GA 30117. Individual lunches must be ordered. An RSVP e-mail was dispatched on Sunday night, June 5 with acceptance links. The registration was available through Thursday, .after which the orders were placed.
Check the bottom of this e-mail. No tickey- no laundry, and signing-up for the meal obligates member to pay for said meal.
June 24, 2022 The Carrollton Kiwanis Club will meet and eat at the UWG East Commons Dining Facility Parking is convenient and more handicapped accessible than Z6. Drive up the hill from McDonalds ( sort of) towards the Library and Publications and Printing. Great menu choices. No RSVP required.
Bill Erickson, our very own Renaissance Man, presented a program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club with slides from his trip to Peru, with destination Machu Picchu.
Photo: Bill Erickson and Kiwanis President Dale Williams
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests June 10, 2022
Katie Gargan - Ashley Hulsey invited her friend to lunch and check-out the Kiwanis Club.
Jeff McClendon - Dr. Ernest McClendon brought his son to lunch. Jeff was in town helping celebrate the seventieth wedding anniversary of Ernst and Doris.
Mary Erickson - Mary enjoyed lunch and the program presented by her husband; Bill.
Dan Minish - We appreciate the visits by the Times-Georgian reporter.
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New Kiwanis Member Ramon Montgomery coordinated the program on Scouting. He is Scouting District Executive in the Atlanta Area Council. He brought with him two local scout leaders who testified of the value of Scouting to young people. President Dale Williams presented a check from the Kiwanis Foundation.
photo: Kim Putnam, Allsion Benton, Ramon Montgomery, and Dale Williams.
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests May 27, 2022
Milo Peter McDaniel - Milo McDaniel visited with his dad.
Dan Minish - The reporter for the Times-Georgian visited to hear the update of Scouting Programs .
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Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests May 13, 2022
Bruce Guthrie, Managing Editor with the TIMES-GEORGIAN, introduced reporter Kennae Hunter, who joined us to cover the excellent presentation by one of our own, Kiwanian Senator Mike Dugan.
OMA Project - Lemonade for Eliminate (eliminating maternal and neo-natal tetanus)
OMA K-Kids - We were blessed with the presence of two Oak Mountain K-Kids: President Alane Deloney (accompanied by her Dad, Robert) and Vice-President Aiden Swerttager (accompanied by her Dad, Ryan). They spoke to the Club about their fund-raiser for the Eliminate Program and handed President Dale W. Williams a check for $1,500! With Alane and Aiden were teachers Susie Hobbs (K-Kids Leader) and Michelle Alexander. Thanks to Linda Robles for inviting them!
Matt Sever - Grocery Magnate Johnny Tanner brought prospective member and Tanner Grocery Employee Matt Sever.
Taylor Wilson - Steve Fuller invited prospective member Taylor Wilson, an Executive Accountant, musician, chef. Taylor and wife Shenea come to us from Atlanta.
Susan Berry - Milton Berry invited wife Susan. They are my wonderful neighbors and I appreciate their agreeing to allow me to stay in the neighborhood.
Fred
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Georgia Senate Majority Leader Mike Dugan spoke to his Kiwanis Club on Friday the 13th of May UWG's Hubbard Dining Room. He reviewed accomplishments of the past legislative session and discussed strategies for the upcoming (next) session.
Georgia State Senator Mike Dugan and Kiwanis President Dale Williams
Dr. Bob Myers presented the program for his Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, May 6, 2022. A "believe-it-or-not" talk, Dr. Bob was tasked at condensing less than ninety years subject matter into a thirty minute talk.
Photo: Dr. Bob Myers and Kiwanis President-Elect Johnny Tanner
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests May 6, 2022
David McCracken - Past Governor, Richard Dixon, invited his pastor, Rev. David McCracken, called to Oak Grove Baptist Church from the wilds of Alabama. David and his wife Melissa, have two sons, Asher and Isaac.
Jennifer McNeil - Jenny Ingram brought prospective member, Jennifer McNiel. A mother of four, she works in the UWG Bursar's Office. She and her children love attending the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast and Jennifer, a Key Club Member in her youth, is surely destined to join our outstanding club!
Roger Kaiser, Georgia Tech basketball star, beloved coach (60 years!) with 4 National Championships, author and sought-after public speaker, was the guest of Johnny Tanner, who is, after Roger's wife, Beverly Kaiser, the coach's biggest fan. Asked to name the most significant accomplishment of his life, Roger said, "without question, marrying my wife, Beverly."
Fred
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Old Fashioned (U.S.) Hamburgers served on Cinco de Mayo ?
The Carrollton Kiwanis Club will once again be called upon to serve hundreds of hamburgers to senior citizens at the annual cookout for the Council for the Aging.
Please volunteer for preparation and distribution.
First responders please report to the pavilion after 9:00 AM
Agile Kiwanians may be drafted to the dance floor ??
Jonathan Stober, Forest Ranger of the Talladega National Forest's Shoal Creek Ranger District, presented a program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club of Conservation Biology and wildlife monitoring with forest fire maintenance. The meeting was held in UWG's Hubbard Dining Room on Friday. April 29, 2022.
April 29, 2022 Photo: Ranger Jonathan Stober and Kiwanis Vice-President Paul McDaniel.
Congratulations to Jacey Singleton, Senior at Temple High School, whose oil painting won first place and the top prize of a $ 3,500 college scholarship, in the Kiwanis State juried Art Show on April 23, 2022 in Gainesville Georgia. The oil painting was submitted at the District Show as twelfth grade representative from the Carrollton Kiwanis Art and Music Showcase in February 2022.
Congratulations to Bremen Junior Yujean Shin for making the scholarship cut ($500) in the State-Wide Music Finals in Gainesville Georgia on Saturday, April 23, 2022. She performed the Allegro movement of Sonata for Clarinet and Piano by Francis Poulenc.
Photo: Kiwanis Governor Byron Mullican with Bremen Junior Yujean Shin.
Rev. Larry Patton, Senior Pastor at First Methodist Church in Carrollton , Georgia, brought the Good Friday Breakfast Devotional to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club at Carrollton's Courtyard Marriott on Good Friday, April 15, 2022.
photo: Rev. Larry Patton and Kiwanis President Dale Williams
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests April 8, 2022
Evan Fuller - Steve Fuller invited son and prospective member, Evan Fuller. Employed at Printpack, Evan experienced gratitude for getting his start at Tanner Grocery, one of three family generations to do so. Evan and Steve bond riding motorcycles and working together at the family winery.
Ramon Montgomery - Governor Richard Dixon brought prospective member Ramon Montgomery (with the Atlanta Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America). Ramon serves as District Director for the Indian Springs District (Douglas and Carroll counties). Ramon has two sons, with whom he enjoys outdoor activities. He is also committed to mentoring young people. Ramon was observed filling out a membership application; despite my rowdy introduction of him, he's ready to join our club!
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Steve Dantzler delivered an informative, inspiring program on the American Red Cross. Club members learned that our own outstanding member, Randy Miller, has, over the years, donated over eighteen gallons of blood. As always, Randy makes us even more proud to be Kiwanians!
Jim Collins, leading the nominating committee of Tim Warren, Joe Bell, Randy Miller, Clint Backstrom, and with the advice and counsel from Foundation Treasurer Jim Cater and President Dale Williams, placed into the nomination the following slate of officers and directors:
Nominations from the floor may be taken on April 1, 2022
Photo by Dan Minish: Bob Myers, Kirsten Childs, (Leroy Child's granddaughter) and Mark Herring.
Neva Lomason Memorial Library hosted a ceremony for the grand unveiling of their LeRoy Childs wall display on April 2nd at 11 am.
This project honors the life and legacy of Mr. LeRoy Childs, who was a former Director of the West Georgia Regional Library System.
Mr. Childs was the first Black public library director in Georgia and was posthumously honored with the Georgia Public Library Service’s 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award.a
Leroy Childs served as President of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club 1985-86.
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests April 1, 2022
Tim Warren introduced the guests in Fred's absence. Fred and Anne's attendance at a Friday wedding casts aside any rumors that Fred skipped the club meeting on Friday to avoid being the victim of "April Fools" jokes.
Katherine Hinman - Katherine Hinman enjoyed lunch with husband John, and visited to support Dr. Welch in the the presentation of the nursing program at UWG.
(L to R)
Bekki Farish Smith - Bekki enjoys forty-one years as the owner of Farish Realty and Associates, and visited as a member of the Fairfield InterClub. She is married with one daughter and one granddaughter.
Bernie Weidenaar - Bernie is the secretary of the Fairfield Kiwanis Club. Born and raised in Chicago, he worked for Sinclair and ARCO Chemical. He and his wife live in Fairfield Plantation. The have three kids in Boston, Greenwich, and St. Louis.
Trista Lindsey-Mitchell - Trist is President of the Fairfield Kiwanis Club. She was born and raised in Lithia Springs and now works for Farish Realty and a property manager and Realton. She is married and has "one too many" teenage daughter.
Camellia Chander - Jenny Ingram hosted returning guest Camellia Chander. Camellia lives in Bowdon, is married with six year old baby Jack. She is property manager at Timbercrest.
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If attending, Please respond to the separate RSVP e-mail. The RSVP is important. We can retrieve more chairs from the storage closet, but we can't generate food for hungry Kiwanians who fail to register. ( - :
Successful registrations are displayed at the bottom of this newsletter.
Jim Collins, leading the nominating committee of Tim Warren, Joe Bell, Randy Miller, Clint Backstrom, and with the advice and counsel from Foundation Treasurer Jim Cater and President Dale Williams, placed into the nomination the following slate of officers and directors:
Nominations from the floor may be taken on April 1, 2022
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests March 25, 2022
Tara Chapman - Mark Herring brought Kathy Chapman. Tara, a guest of the Club, is the about-to-be President of the newly resurrected Haralson County Kiwanis Club. Tara is the COO of the Haralson County Chamber of Commerce and her successful business, Ladies Way, was recently recognized as the Emerging Business of the Year. Congratulations Tara, and thanks for your servant leadership!
Angela Thompson - Jenny Ingram invited Angela Thompson, beloved Central High School cheerleader who now serves as the Office Manager of Primerica in Carrollton. A lover of cats, a fantastic dancer (even in high heels), and younger sister to our own Steve Fuller, 4th District Carroll County Commissioner, Angela has the soul and spirit of what makes a great Kiwanian.
- Fred
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Joy Smith Griffin spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis at the Venue on Cedar on Friday, March 25, 2022. She testified of her mission experiences and told stories that are found in the new book "Jumping for Joy" . Click here for options to purchase the book.
Photo: Joy Griffin and Dale Williams, Kiwanis President
Jay Webb provided the program for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, March 18, 2022 in UWG's Hubbard Dining Room. Webb is the area director of West Metro Fellowship of Christian Athletes, representing Carroll and surrounding counties.
Photo: Kiwanis President Dale Williams and Jay Webb, West GA FCA
Carrollton Kiwanis Members are invited to what has become an annual celebration in Carrollton, Georgia.
In memory of Dr. Bob Reeves, plan on visiting the upstairs area of the Irish Pub on Adamson Square in Carrollton Georgia from 3 to 6 PM (EDT) on St. Patrick's Day; March 17, 2022.
Three cadets from the Air Force Junior ROTC (Reserve Officers' Training Corps) attending Central-Carroll High School, detailed the program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, March 11, 2022 in UWG's Hubbard Dining Room.
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests March 11, 2022
David Huddleston - Tim Martin brought David Huddleston, candidate for State House, District 72. (See photo below in raffle news.) David worked 36 years for Carroll EMC as its Manager of Purchasing and Agriculture. Many describe him as a "hummingbird on steroids." He's a farmer who serves as the Region 4 Vice President of the Georgia Cattlemen's Association. David supports local educators and programs supporting and assisting youth. Sounds like a real Kiwanian. Give him a call or send a text and encourage David to join our club!
- Fred
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Welcome new member of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club, County Commissioner Steve Fuller. He is sponsored into the Kiwanis Club by Randy Miller and Johnny Tanner, and was inducted March 4, 2022 by Past-Georgia Kiwanis Governor Richard Dixon.
Kristy Fulford Garrett presented the program for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, March 4, 2022 in UWG's Hubbard Dining Room. RA-LIN and Associates, Inc. and the Fulford family has set up the James R. Fulford Neurology Endowment Fund for Tanner Health System's Foundation in memory of her father; James R. (Ray) Fulford (1942-2021). The endowment is created to bring state of the art neurology treatments - locally - to the Tanner Health System.
Photo: Kiwanis President Dale Williams and Kristy Fulford Garrett.
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Guests March 4, 2022
Fulford family - We had a full house attending Kristi Fulford Garrett's program on the James R. Fulford Neurology Endowment Fund at Tanner Health System's Foundation. Louise Reeves' guests included: Linda Fulford (wife of the late James R. Fulford and co-founder of RA-LIN and Associates), Andrea Chapman (daughter of Ray & Linda Fulford, married to Josh Chapman and planning a trip to Spain with her mother).
Glynda Bailey - Bill Bailey was all smiles sitting next to his guest and wife Glynda Bailey, retired beautician and co-owner of Beauty Village in Carrollton.
Karen Williams and Brandon Williams - President Dale Williams invited wife, Karen, and their son, Brandon Williams. Brandon is a prospective member and is excited about his new job at RA-LIN. He and wife Katie have two children, son Reese and daughter Mallory.
Scott McClendon - Career Navy man and good son Scott McClendon visited his mother post-surgery and enjoyed a Kiwanis lunch and program with Ernest.
David Lambert - Melanie Lambert arrived with her husband, David. He looked handsome and tough in his leather motorcycle jacket!
Jami Bower - The club welcomed Jami Bower, wife of the late Art Bower, a beloved member of our club for whom this year's Dr. Seuss project was named. Jami is working with University Advancement at UWG.
- Fred
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Guests February 25, 2022
Rick Scott - Linda Robles brought prospective member Richard "Rick" Scott to hear the memorable program. Rick works with Southwire's outstanding 12-4 Life program. He and his wife have three children. They attend worship at CWOW (Church Without Walls). Rick is dedicated to helping young people become productive and successful persons, capable of making positive contributions to the workplace and the communities in which they live. Sounds like he was born to be a Kiwanian and member of our club!
- Fred
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Our Club was inspired by an uplifting program on PASS (Partners Advancing Student Success) presented by Hannah Langley Yates and Jennifer Cheely. As if filled by the spirit, members broke out in spontaneous applause and an occasional "Amen." I felt I was at a revival and President Dale Williams or someone would be moved to pass the plate and take up an offering for PASS. It was a great meeting, one that could only happen in the best civic club in Georgia!
Photo: Jennifer Cheely , Dale Williams, and Hannah Yates
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Guests February 18, 2022
Members of the Carrollton High School Key Club joined us to hear an informative program on the economic challenges and potential of our county by Karen Handel, President/CEO of the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce. The Key Club members included Junior and Vice-President, Mark Zimmer; Junior and Vice-President Sydney Cumby; Co-President Georgia Noori; Officer Khushi Patel; Gunter Hamrick; and Co-President Olivia Berry.
Joining them was outstanding educator, English teacher, father of three, and Key Club Sponsor Noah Brewer. Noah, who also serves as the coordinator of the International Baccalaureate Program, has been the Key Club Sponsor for 16 years. Noah, by the way, is the son of Marcy and Kiwanian Bill Brewer.
Steve Fuller - Despite my previous introduction, District 4 Carroll County Commissioner Steve Fuller not only returned but has submitted his membership application. Co-sponsored by Johnny Tanner and Randy Miller, Steve is a U.S. Navy veteran, who earned a UWG B.A. and a Master in Education from Old Dominion University. He's served as a coach and education teacher in the Carroll County Schools, is an active member of the American Legion, is owner and operator of Swamp Fox Vineyards, and, with Donna, has two sons and three grandchildren. And there is so much more! Let Steve know we're glad he's now a Kiwanian! Fred
- Fred
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Karen Handel, President/CEO of the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce and Carroll Tomorrow, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, February 18, 2022 in UWG's Hubbard Dining Room. She presented an informative program on the economic challenges and potential of our county.
Photo: Dale Williams, President of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club, and Karen Handel, Carroll County Chamber of Commerce.
Thanks to all sponsors and volunteers for making the Kiwanis Art and Music Showcase a great success !
The Kiwanis Art Winners on February 13:
Hailey Jackson, Junior at Carrollton High School, won "Best in Show" and a five hundred dollar scholarship for her oil painting "Free Fall". This "Best in Show" oil painting will be entered in the Georgia District Showcase in April.
The Carrollton Kiwanis Art and Music Showcase was held on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Carrollton 's Center for the Arts.
Thanks to all the sponsors and volunteers who made the 2022 Showcase a success.
The awards for the juried visual arts show were announced at 3:45 PM and the music competition began at 6:00 PM with award ceremony following the performances of seventeen contestants.
The Juried Music Competition:
photo (left to right): Yujean Shin, Owen Haynes, Eden Giese, Halen Harper, and Natalie Johnson.
Yujean Shin, Bremen High School Junior, was awarded first place and a five hundred dollar scholarship in the juried music competition. She played clarinet and was accompanied on piano by Terry Lowry on Sonata for Clarinet and Piano by Frances Poulenc. In April, Yujean Shin will advance and represent Carrollton in the Georgia District Showcase to be held in Gaineville, Georgia.
Owen Haynes, Villa Rica High School Senior, was awarded second place and a four hundred dollar scholarship in the juried music competition. He played Fantasia for Alto Saxophone by Claude Smith and was accompanied on piano by Yoshimi Yano.
Eden Giese, Pleasant Hill Homeschool Academy Sophomore, was awarded third place and a three hundred dollar scholarship in the juried music competition. She played Liebestraum No. 3 by Franz Liszt on piano.
Halen Harper, Villa Rica High School Senior, was awarded fourth place and a two hundred dollar scholarship in the juried music competition. He played trumpet and was accompanied by Matthew Baltzer on Trumpet Concerto , Op. 18 by Oskar Böhme.
Natalie Johnson, Carrollton High School Senior, was awarded fifth place and a one hundred dollar scholarship in the juried music competition. She sang "No One is Alone" by Stephen Sondheim and was accompanied by Yoshimi Yano on piano.
Paul McDaniel introduced colleague and Chief Forest Ranger, Bryan Rooks, who offered expert advice on how we Kiwanians can avoid burning down our homes and our neighbors homes as well.
Photo: Kiwanis President Dale Williams and Bryan Roooks, Georgia Forestry Commission.
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Guests February 4, 2022
Katheryn Grams - John Hinman brought wife, Kathryn Grams. While John whispered into Kathryn's left ear tender declarations of love, I reminded fellow-Kiwanians that, in addition to being a past Dean of the UWG School of Nursing, Kathryn remains active in numerous organizations serving the community.
Bruce Guthrie - Managing Editor of the Times--Georgian, also joined us. We greatly appreciate the interest and support of representatives of the media.
Ryan Dahlberg - While water poured into Z-6 at UWG, President Dale Williams and troubleshooter Neil Weathington went into alert mode and informed the membership to meet at Bakery 27/LittleHawaiian for today's meeting. We shared a mouth-watering meal, devoured delicious desserts, and listened to an excellent program by Dr. Julie Post from the West Georgia Technical College. Accompanying Dr. Post was W.G.T.C. Director of IT, Ryan Dahlberg. Ryan, relatively new to the area, lives in Haralson County. He is married and has two daughters and was excited about attending the Daddy-Daughter Dance later today.
- Fred
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Bill Erickson presented an excellent, meaningful program about the death of his uncle, William Melville, in 1943 and his internment 78 years later. His uncle's love of flying moved him to sign up to learn to fly during World War II and, before his 21st birthday, he was shot down and died over the jungles of New Guinea.
Photo: Kiwanis President Dale Williams and Bill Erickson
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Guests January 28, 2022
Mary Erickson - Bill's wife, Mary, joined us to hear his talk. Mary Erickson is a retired Associate Professor in the UWG School of Nursing. She earned two degrees in Nursing from Emory University. She can often be found at Gallery Row on the Square reading huge history books or traveling with Bill to keep him from getting into trouble in numerous countries around the world.
Beth Graf - Robert Graf invited wife, Beth (both neighbors of the Ericksons) to hear Bill's moving program. Beth is a founding member of the St. Margaret's Episcotrailians and has a nursing degree from UWG, and a M.A. in Psychology, also from UWG. As Robert says: "Beth is exceptional: she can heal the body, the s
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Guests January 14, 2022
Dr. Susan Welch - Professor and Associate Dean in the UWG School of Nursing, has joined our club and will be inducted January 21st. Sponsored by Jenny Ingram, Susan is an excellent addition to our club!
Troy Vollenweider - Jeremy Sabo and Will Ozier are sponsoring the return of Troy Vollenweider to the club. Troy left us for a position in Brunswick but is now working at UWG as a Business Consultant. Welcome back, Troy!
We enjoyed an interesting, informative program by Jennette Gayer, working with the Georgia Solar Energy Association. Jennette Spoke about the importance and benefits of solar energy and its public and commercial use in Georgia. Listening to Jeannette were two of our own, Kiwanians Tim Martin and John Hinman, energy visionaries promoting and implementing the use of solar energy in our area.
Fred
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Jennette Gayer, Co-Chair of the Georgia Solar Energy Association, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, January 14, 2022, in the UWG Hubbard Dining Room . Ms. Gayer coordinates policy development, public education and research for Environment Georgia Research & Policy Center. She is based in Atlanta and focuses on bringing cleaner air, water and open spaces to Georgia.
photo: Jennette Gayer and Dale Williams, President of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on January 7, 2022 in the Z6 Food Service Building on the Campus of the University of West Georgia.
The Secretary's Office covers many functions of State Government, however election security and trust dominated the talk, as the US Presidential Election of 2020 has been the main media focus for the last year.
Photo: Kiwanis Vice-President Paul McDaniel and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger.
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Guests January 7, 2022
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger's talk appears to have inspired a lot of romance among the members. Four members each invited a spouse and made the event a date. Fran Robinson - Lacey Robinson invited wife, Fran. Fran is a UWG graduate and the former co-owner of West Georgia Travel and now uses her talent, skills, and caring to assist and support several charitable organizations. Sue Tarshis - Joe Tarshis arrived with wife, Sue, who happily describes herself as a dedicated, professional grandmother. The Tarshis family is getting ready to celebrate Joe's 70th birthday. Hazel Nino - John Nino brought wife, Hazel. John proudly talked about Hazel's artistic creativity; she is a weaver and a fabric artist. Beth Graf - Robert Graf arrived with wife Beth. Beth is a retired nurse who also holds a Masters Degree in Psychology from UWG. She's dedicated to integrating Psychology and Spirituality in everyday life. Susan Welch - Jenny Ingram shared lunch with prospective member, Susan Welch. Susan, who is being sponsored by Jenny, is Professor and Associate Dean in the UWG School of Nursing. She's submitted her application! Dr. Kelly and Russell Crutchfield - We were joined by two guests of the club: Dr. Brendan Kelly, current UWG President, and his Chief of Staff, Russell Crutchfield. Perhaps someone warned them about my introductions because I couldn't locate them when I welcomed them to the Club! Bob Uglum, Past President of the Golden K Kiwanis Club, visited to pump us up about the upcoming Pancake Breakfast, an event we will be helping to make happen in February.
Media - We appreciate the representatives of the media who covered Raffensperger's talk. As always, thanks!
Fred
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The guest speaker for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on January 7 will be Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger.
The meeting will be held in the large area behind the brick wall that you may have noticed as in the past you have entered the Hubbard Dining Room.
Meals have been ordered for members and guests who registered on-line (see bottom of this e-mail),
and for those who registered manually with Jenny at the last in-person meeting. (you know who you are...)
Ordering meals has been tricky for this meeting. The University is not yet open and a specific count had to be confirmed for attendees. Kiwanis is the only customer of the day.
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A good report on Bob Myers. When he went in for coronary catheterization, he was upgraded to open heart surgery - after one artery showed 95 percent blockage and another artery showed 100 percent blockage. Now he is recovering and is able to walk around the house and talk on the telephone. He is not allowed to ride in the front seat of any car with airbags and will cautiously miss the next few Kiwanis in-person meetings to avoid any infectious danger.
All-in-all a good report.
Suart Yahm has been in improved condition and has been able to escape the bounds of Laurel Glen . He has been seen dining out at The Venue on Cedar while celebrating Camille's birthday (December 28). Thanks to Fred and Anne Richards for this update report on Stuart and Camille. Perhaps we need to purchase a chauffer's hat for Anne in appreciation for the driving service.
in Tallapoosa (where no live animals are said to have been injured in the event, but we're not sure how many years the poor taxidermy posterchild can survive ?) ,
Thanks to all who donated for the food gift cards. Small denomination food gift cards will be given to needy students to combat food insecurity during the holidays.
We should not take for granted the number of students who depend on school lunches.
Many Kiwanians have inquired as to how to help the victims in the wake of tornados in Bowling Green Kentucky.
One way to help is through support of the Samaritan's Purse organization, whose Disaster Relief team left a successful track record after the recent tornado damage in Newnan Georgia.
The US Disaster Relief team mobilized quickly and has boots on the ground in Kentucky. Individual donations to organizations like Samaritan's Purse can be the most effective way to help.
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests December 3, 2021
Dan Minish - Times-Georgian reporter, Dan Minish joined us to enjoy and report on the music program by Karen Vance, who has provided entertainment over the years for countless organizations and events, donating all her earnings to charitable causes.
Anniversaries - The Club celebrated the December anniversaries of several members, but I, now in my geriatric years, failed to see that Norman Deese was seated nearby. Norman and wife, Becky are celebrating their wedding anniversary this month and on December 28th Norman will also be celebrating his birthday. My heart-felt apologies for failing to recognize my fellow Kiwanian, Norman Deese, and wife Becky.
Fred
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Kiwanis Board Member Bob Myers (see photo at the bottom of this newsletter) is currently in heart surgery at the time of this writing.
Please continue to remember the family of Rick Gibbons, Angie McDaniel's father. Mr. Gibbons died in an automobile accident before November 16, 2021 and funeral plans will be announced later. Anne Gibbons; Angie's mother, is showing guarded improvement and is now in a nursing rehab unit. The Gibbons live in Rotunda West, Florida.
Please continue to remember Stuart and Camille Yahm. Stuart is currently in room 114-B, Laurel Glen (formerly called Cottage Landing) and
Camille has recently moved to an apartment in the same complex.
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Guests November 19, 2021
Bob Uglum - esteemed member of the Golden K Kiwanis Club, visited to hear an excellent program by the Honorable Mayor, Betty Cason. Bob also shared some thoughts about our club's helping with the famous Pancake Breakfast this coming February (Wow: Bob said "only ten weeks ahead?"). David Lambert - Melanie Lambert arrived with husband David. Melanie and David were married by Betty Cason seventeen years ago when Betty served as Probate Court Judge. It's always a joy to have the honeymoon couple sharing lunch with us.
Joe and Judy Dixon - Richard Dixon invited brother Joe and his wife Judy Wilson Dixon. A successful businessman, Joe was founder and owner of Joe's Tools. A manly man, Joe ran with the high school relay team (including our own Jim Carter) that set a record in Georgia. Judy, retired from West Georgia Tech, after teaching English as a Second Language. She and Betty Cason have been lifelong friends. Joe and Judy have two daughters and two grand-daughters.
Our meeting was informative and full of the spirit of camaraderie and mutual affection characteristic of our club. There was also the heavy weight of sorrow as we opened our hearts to the tragic news of past-President Angie McDaniel's father dying in a car accident. Paul and Angie are beloved members of the club. We will keep them sheltered in our hearts and pray for them and the family - and for Angie's mother as she slowly recovers in the hospital.
Fred
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Guests November 12, 2021
Dan Dixon - Past Georgia District Governor and outstanding Kiwanian Richard Dixon invited son and prospective member Dan Dixon. Dan is owner of Carroll County Recover, a recovery program that works with the Carroll Drug Court. Dan joined us to hear
Mike Ferarro and Nate Stephens present a moving and interesting talk on the Blake House and its program "regenerating men" to move beyond addictions and live purposeful, more meaningful lives. Shane Sauls, a past member of the staff of the Blake House also joined us for lunch.
- Fred
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Please don't forget to consider donating to our Food Gift Card Drive. We purchase small denomination food gift cards to local restaurants, and give them to local high school counselors, who distribute them to needy students to help feed them during Christmas break. Every dollar helps, and we can even place it on your quarterly bill.
Nate Stephens, Executive Director of the Blake House, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club in UWG's Hubbard Dining Room on November 12, 2021. The Blake House is a minimum ten month inpatient regeneration program that addresses freedom from addiction and destructive behavior. The Blake house is financed by private donations and by sales from the two thrift stores in Carrollton. The club heard a sucess testimonial from Mike Ferarra , who completed the program and now serves on staff.
Photo: Kiwanis President Dale Williams with Mike Ferarra and Nate Stephens.
On November 11, 2021 I am putting on a "once in a lifetime" concert to benefit the WALLACE BUICE THEATRE SCHOLARSHIP, that is given to one high school senior each year who has decided to pursue their collegiate career in the Fine Arts.
I have an abundance of star talent coming to perform at the Carroll County Performing Arts Center. We will have 5 of the most talented Atlanta performers, 5 Broadway performers, and will be featuring the most sought after Mezzo-Soprano in the opera world, Jamie Barton.
We also have our 2019 recipient Anna Lowry (NYU-TISH), 2021 recipient Taya Taylor (Medical Music Therapy), and Carrolltonian Blair Lipham (Vanderbilt Vocal Performance) performing as well. Terry Lowry will be Musical Directing and leading the 12-piece orchestra that will be playing for our performers (including myself - coming out of retirement).
I would appreciate you forwarding this to any "arts lover" that you might know, and I hope that each of you and your spouses, family and friends will want to attend as well.
I am also looking for someone to sponsor the program for a 100% tax deduction (if you might know anyone interested). Their name or business will be displayed above the title of the show and will be seen by thousands all over GA, including our social media platforms (10,000 hits), posters around Carrollton and Atlanta, name on our 8x8 step and repeat banner, and VIP tickets to the event.
This is going to be an amazing night for our community and for our local high school students.
Below is a link to the tickets, and I have attached our marketing poster.
Casey Lewis , from the Carroll County College and Career Academy, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on November 5, 2021, in UWG's Hubbard Dining Room.
BIO: --> Mr. Lewis is an experienced Information Technology Assistant with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. He is skilled in Emergency Management, Communication, Employee Training, Networking, and Information Security Practices. He is a strong information technology professional with a Master's Degree in Liberal Studies with a focus in Emergency Management from Jacksonville State University.
photo: Kiwanis President Dale Williams and Casey Lewis
Linda Robles provided the program for her Kiwanis Club and presented the ministry titled "It Takes A Village"; a community effort for helping people in need .
Photo: Kiwanis Board Member Linda Robles and Kiwanis President-Elect Johnny Tanner.
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Guests October 29, 2021
Meet the Press - Times-Georgia staff reporter Dan Minish visited to cover the news shared by Linda Patterson Robles of the non-profit ministry of "It takes a Village".
Julie Williard - Craig Williard enjoyed lunch with his wife Julie.
- Fred
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Kent Johnston, Parks Director for the city of Carrollton, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, October 22, in the Hubbard dining room on the campus of UWG.
photo: Kiwanis President Dale Williams and Parks Director Kent Johnston.
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Guests October 22, 2021
Meet the Press - Times-Georgia staff personnel Bruce Guthrie and Dan Minish visited to cover the news shared by Kent Johnston, Parks Director of Carrollton Georgia.
- Fred
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Paul Sims and Bo Quick spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, October 15, 2021, in the UWG Hubbard Dining Room. They spoke of five core tenants of Sustainability for Southwire: Growing Green, Living Well, Giving Back, Doing Right and Building Worth.
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Guests October 15, 2021
Dan Dixon - Richard Dixon invited son Dan, "The Man" Dixon, Addictions Counselor/Founder of Carroll County Recovers partnering with Carroll County Drug Court. Dan is married to Kylie and they are the blessed parents of adorable daughter Macey. A graduate of Central High School, Dan set a record for the shot put as a young lad and participated in the Junior Olympics. He has Richard's and Nancy's DNA so is gifted with the athletic prowess that runs in the family.
Erin Backstrom, devoted wife of Clint, our Past Outstanding President attended today's meeting. She is a Simulation Nurse Educator at UWG and, of course, the much loved and appreciated past First Lady of our club.
Dan Minish, Times-Georgian reporter, was with us again to report on our program. We're immensely grateful for Dan's commitment to attending our meetings and reporting on our programs and service to the community. Let Dan know we appreciate what he does!
- Fred
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The Kiwanis 5K Race in memory of Bob Reeves was held on Saturday, October 9, 2021. Congratulations Kiwanians for the great volunteer turnout. Thanks to all the sponsors and runners for making this event a success.
[ Note from Neil - even though I finished in the last car before the caboose, I was the first member of our club to cross the finish line. Confidential - don't tell
my friend and former running back Derick Newton that I'm claiming to be the "faster pastor". Sheriff Langley - this would have been your year again ! Thanks Clint and Craig for not passing me .]
(Past) Lieutenant-Governor Craig Williard installed the new slate of officers of the Kiwanis Club of Carrollton, Georgia on Friday, October 1, 2021.
(left to right) Jim Carter, Foundation Treasurer; Clint Backstrom, Past President; Dale Williams, President; Johnny Tanner, President-Elect; Paul McDaniel, Vice-President; Jenny Ingram, Secretary; and Craig Williard, Treasurer.
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Guests October 1, 2021
Karen Williams - President Clint Backstrom said adieu and surrendered the gavel to Dale Williams. Looking on with adoration was our new First Lady, Karen Williams, bringing to the inaugural occasion a combination of sweet solemnity and loving humor.
Chantrice Swint - Derick Newton, over the years mentor to multitudes, brought once again another outstanding prospective member, Chantrice Swint, to our club. A FInancial Advisor with Edward Jones, she is a graduate of UWG and also holds two master's degrees in her field. She has two children, 15 and 17. We look forward to her return.
- Fred
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Guests September 24, 2021
Erin Backstrom - President Clint Backstrom was honored with a George P. Hixson Fellow award and a standing ovation as he concluded his outstanding service to the club during the pandemic. First Lady Erin Backstrom, looked on with adoration as he received the award and then she and Clint also announced: "We're having a baby in March!"
Kathryn Grams - Also receiving a Hixson Award was John Hinman. John was accompanied by his wife, Kathryn Grams, retired Dean of UWG's School of Nursing, who placed a kiss on John's lips as the club applauded him for his years of service.
Katie Holley - We were excited to induct a new member, Katie Holley, sponsored by Travis Thomason. Travis praised Katie for her work as Assistant Principal at Carrollton Junior High School. Katie loves traveling, crafts, and is a great fan of the Auburn Tigers. She also spent 8 years in Asia (Burma) teaching English. We assume Katie, as Assistant Principal., oversees discipline at the school. Someone was overheard saying, "Hopefully, she'll be able to make the Club Herald behave."
- Fred
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Katrina Baranko, from Albany Georgia, visited Carrollton and spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, September 17, 2021 in the UWG Club Room. She recently completed a three year term as International Trustee , and was elected to the officer rotation as Vice-President at the Kiwanis International Convention at Salt Lake City Utah.
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Guests September 17, 2021
Proof again that the Carrollton Kiwanis Club is the best civic club in Georgia: Like the three Magi following the North Star, Governor of the Georgia District, George Elkins; Governor-Elect, Byron Millican; and International (!) Vice-President-Designate, Katrina Baranko, journeyed to Carrollton to receive the blessing of Richard Dixon, Past-Governor of the Georgia District. Richard presented Katrina with a bottle of fine wine from the wine collection of a great Kiwanian, the late Colonel Frank Jones.
Timothy Vanjohnson, Jr. and Nigel Greene joined us to hear Katrina's inspiring presentation and also meet George and Byron. Timothy is President of the Circle K and a UWG senior; Nigel is Past-President of Circle K and a senior graduating in Summer, 2022.
It was a rousing, grand meeting, ably led by our President, the Honorable Clint Backstrom.
- Fred
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Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests September 10, 2021
Dan Minish - The Times-Georgian reporter visited to hear Ryan Ayers speak to the Kiwanis Club.
- Fred
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Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests September 3, 2021
Kelly Meigs, Hannah Collins, and Rita Miller - Loy Howard, Executive Director of the Tanner Health System, presented an overview of the services available, the status of present and future projects, and the hospital's being overwhelmed with the influx of Delta variant virus patients due significantly to the failure of persons to get vaccinated. His entourage present to hear his program were: Kelly Meigs, Vice President of Marketing Strategy and Planning, Tanner Health System, charged with promoting the many programs devoted to the health and welfare of all of us; Hannah Collins, Service Line Community Outreach Coordinator, Tanner Health System; and Rita Miller, Executive Director of The Birches of Villa Rica, a community for seniors.
Dan Minish and Bruce Guthrie - The media joined us to cover Loy Howard's newsworthy presentation. Kiwanian Sue Horn, publisher of the Star News; Dan Minish,Times-Georgian reporter; and Bruce Guthrie, Managing Editor of the Times-Georgian, took copious notes to get out the news.
- Fred
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Loy Howard, Chairman and CEO of Tanner Health System, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, September 3, 2021 in the Hubbard Dining Room . The handling of patients with Covid-19 dominated the talk, with eye-opening statistics showing the success of the vaccinations, with non-vaccinated patients requiring more care at the present time.
photo: Clint Backstrom, Loy Howard, and Johnny Tanner
The Georgia District Leadership dominates the world of Kiwanis International !
Katrina Baranko, from Albany Georgia, entered the Executive rotation for Kiwanis International at the recent convention in Salt Lake City, Utah.
She will speak to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, September 17, 2021.
Georgia Students advance to Kiwanis International Offices :
Leah Reiser, senior at Georgia Southern University, has entered the executive rotation of Circle K International. The CKI convention was held in Austin, Texas.
Melanie Kim, Past Georgia District Key Club Lt. Governor, elected to Key Club International Vice President. She is a junior at Lambert High School in Forsyth County.
Kathy Ye - Also, immediate Past Georgia District Key Club Governor, Kathy Ye, was elected as Key Club International Trustee. She is a senior at Lambert High School in Forsyth County.
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests August 27, 2021
Chuck Robinson, Assistant Principal of Central High School, joined us to hear Darius Smiley, Head Football Coach at Central, present a program on the challenges of and the positive expectations for the gridiron season. Coach Robinson played baseball at and is a proud graduate of UWG!
Bruce Guthrie & Dan Minish - We appreciate always the support of representatives of the media who cover our programs and get out the word that we are the best civic club in Georgia! Covering the program by Coach Smiley were Times Georgian Managing Editor, Bruce Guthrie, and reporter, Dan Minish.
- Fred
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Coach Darius Smiley spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, August 27, 2021 in the Hubbard Dining Room on the campus of UWG. Coach Smiley is the head football coach at Carroll County's Central High School.
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests August 20, 2021
Randy Harper - Joe Tarshis invited prospective member, Randy Harper. Randy, born in Newnan, is a Southwire employee who has worked there for over 43 years. He has four children and ten grandchildren. In addition to enjoying being a grandfather, he's a car enthusiast.
Hugh Bass - Bo Bass brought Dad, Hugh Bass. Hugh is a retired real estate appraiser, a well-known local citizen known for his sense of humor, and is greatly appreciated as the father who helped bring two of our members into the world: Bo and John. Thanks, Hugh, and please come back often to visit the club!
- Fred
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The University of West Georgia Head Football Coach; David Dean, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club [pre-season] on Friday, August 20, 2021 in the Z6 Food Services Building's University Club Room.
Photo: Kiwanis V.P. Johnny Tanner, Coach Dean, Kiwanis President Clint Backstrom
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Friday the 13th, August 2021
Ian Lyle, Principal of Carrollton High School, joined us to "give support" to program presenter, Joey King, the new Head Coach of the Carrollton Trojans.
Media representatives also joined us: Reporter, Dan Minish and Managing Editor, Bruce Guthrie, of the TIMES-GEORGIAN.Bruce, invited by Mark Herrin, is new to Carrollton. His wife and three children will arrive soon, moving here in about a month from Arkansas.
Mark Herrin also brought prospective member Jeff Hughes with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Jeff, who has a great sense of humor, has been married for 34 years "to the same woman!" They have two adult children and a daughter who is an artist, and a son who is an Army Infantry officer.
Javeese Smith invited prospective member Bruce Kirby. Bruce is with Southwire and works to make a difference by involvement in the community and helping others.
Jenny Ingram brought prospective member and marketing professional Camellia Chandler. Camellia and her husband come to us from Woodstock, GA and now reside in Bowdon. She is about to give birth to a baby boy - hopefully a future, prospective Kiwanian!
the 13th , August, 2021 Fred--
- Fred
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Kiwanis President Clint Backstrom and Coach Joey King.
Coach Joey King, head Football Coach at Carrollton High School, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on the Friday (August 13) of his team's first scrimmage game against Rockmart.
From AJC:
Joey King, the coach who led Cartersville to two state football titles with quarterback Trevor Lawrence, is taking the head coaching job at Carrollton, returning to Georgia after two years in the college ranks. King was Cartersville’s head coach for five seasons, and his teams won region titles in each of them. He was the fastest in state history to reach 50 wins, in 52 games. King, a 2001 Cedartown graduate, was on Carrollton’s staff from 2008 to 2013, coaching quarterbacks and running the offenses, under Rayvan Teague before becoming a head coach for the first time at Cartersville. Carrollton reached the state finals in 2010 and 2013 when King was on staff.
I'm very humbled by the special recognition from past Presidents and other club members earlier this month. Thank you all for the Kiwanis watch, gift card, cake and award. Kiwanis is a great organization and the Carrollton Club is a testament to it. Thank you again!
Turns out, Kiwanians can keep a secret: Jenny Ingram has served as secretary of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club from January 2007, and keeps on ticking !
The Kiwanis Club surprised Jenny with a special program, cake, a watch from Kiwanis International, and the Kiwanian of the Year Award. Thank you Jenny for your years of dedicated service . (Hey Jenny, bring you K.O.Y. award back so that we can present it again on Honor's Day??)
Cake, Kiwanian of the Year 2021, and gift watch from KI.
Honored by Past-Presidents !
Georgia Kiwanis Governor George Elkins, Jenny, Jane and Randy Miller.
Jenny as a child - happened to pose in front of a Kiwanis train?
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Surprised! Jenny Ingram honored in surprise program!!!
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
August 6, 2021
Hollie Presnal - Mark Herring brought prospective member Hollie Presnal, currently the Program Manager for the UWG Continuing Education Department.
Patrick Morgan - V.P. Johnny Tanner brought Patrick Morgan. Patrick graduated from UGA with a degree in Finance. He is a fourth generation family member in the Morgan Oil Company. Patrick loves to disc golf, and enjoys serving as a grill master.
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Membership Chair Joey Key presented the blue badge to Shane Davis, who wasted no time in meeting the requirements: He has visited a board meeting, attended training, assisted with a service project, and attended an Inter-club. Shane is sponsored by Terry Langley.
Welcome new member Mike Speir, sponsored by Dale Williams. Joey Key conducted the induction ceremony.
Congratulations to grandparents Dick and Susan Ingle. If you missed Dick in a recent Zoom meeting, The Ingles recently returned from a northern excursion to meet their tenth grandchild. Reeve and Sadie Ingle have two girls, Ella and now Nora Ruth Ingle.
Photo: Nora Ruth Ingle and grandpa.
(apparently , Sadie took this photo: Dick, Susan, Reeve, Ella.
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
July 30, 2021
We had a large, enthusiastic gathering waiting to hear Laura Richards' inspiring and entertaining program on the Carrollton Greenbelt. Johnny Tanner invited daughter Molly Tanner and sister Lisa Barber. Molly is a smart, personable Art Education major at the University of North Georgia in Dahlonega. Lisa is a pastor's wife now living in Florence, AL. They have three teenage children. Lisa is active in community theatre and musicals. When she was a child, she managed a successful lemonade stand and sold huge amounts of Girl Scout cookies on Dixie Street.
Jim Carter invited special friend, Cathy Perry. Jim bragged about her being the first Vice President of the Carrollton Civic Women's Club. Cathy is retired from a successful career in the automotive industry.
Mark Herring brought prospective member, Ann East. Ann is a loan officer at Ag South Farm Credit. She lives in Lineville, Alabama and is a loyal football fan. Roll Tide!
Mitch Clifton invited prospective member Melissa Cox, Director of Development in the University Advancement Division. A UWG graduate with a BA in Business Administration, she's happy to be back home at UWG.
UWG Development Team members Nichole Fannin and Ketty Cusick joined us to celebrate UWG student Katie Enderle, who is this year's recipient of the Col. Frank Jones Scholarship. Members who knew Frank miss him. He'd be impressed and proud knowing that Katie has been awarded the scholarship in his name.
Times-Georgian reporter, Dan Minish, was with us to cover Laura Richards' excellent program. Wayne Reynolds visited from the StarNews. We appreciate the media coverage!
- Fred
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Laura Richards spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, July 30, 2021. She told of the history and development of the 18 mile Greenbelt around Carrollton .
Photo: Johnny Tanner, Laura Richards, and Clint Backstrom
Sally Tanner Macaulay spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, July 23, 2021. She manages the Marietta Museum of Art and coined the trademarked term "chalktoberfest".
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
July 23, 2021
Our program presenter and sister of Johnny Tanner, Sally Macaulay and an array of interesting guests made for an exciting, informative meeting. Alison Tanner, wife of Johnny Tanner and the woman who made him into the outstanding, manly man he is, joined us to hear Sally's presentation on the Marietta Chalkoberfest. Marietta Kiwanian, Andy Gaines, was present to hear Sally, his fellow Marietta Kiwanian, present the program.
Brightening up the meeting was Katie Macaulay, oldest daughter of Hugh and Sally Macaulay. Katie works in insurance sales for the Farmers' Insurance Company. Most likely Katie is the inspiration for the Farmers' TV ad that announces: {"We know a thing or two because we've seen a thing or two." Come back to see us, Kalie!
Our own Tim Chapman, Superintendent of the Carrollton Center for the Arts, distributed a brochure reminding us all we have a fantastic arts center right here in town.
Other local dignitaries joined us: Peter Debick, Carroll County Geographic Information Systems Manager and Planner; April Saunders, Marketing and Communications Director for the City of Carrollton; and Erica Studdard (AKA "Blue Eyes"), Carrollton Community Development Director.
- Fred
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Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests July 16, 2021
Tyler Paul Smith - Jack Whitman invited Georgia Representative Tyler Paul Smith (representing District 18). A graduate of Bremen High School, the Citadel, and Atlanta's John Marshall Law School, Representative Smith informed us he considers one of his greatest accomplishments being invited to be part of Jack's pool shooting team. Smith has a sense of humor; after Jack told him the Club Herald is a Democrat, Smith quipped: "It's good knowing this is a bipartisan group."
Kiwanian Mike Renfrow, a UWG retiree who's been enjoying his retirement for years, joined us for lunch. It's always a treat to get to spend time with Mike.
Stephanie Cirasa - John Hinman did a yeoman's job of introducing our program: Stephanie Cirasa, Director of the Waypoint Ranch, a program dedicated to helping veterans and their families heal from the consequences of their service to America. She was accompanied by veterans Jay DeBaker and Tiffany Savage, who work with Stephanie in the program.
John Nino - Sponsored by Joe Tarshis, John Nino, Retired Army veteran (Military Police) was inducted into the club. Thanks, John, for choosing our Kiwanis club.
- Fred
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Stephanie Cirasa spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, July 16, 2021 in the Executive Dining Room in the UWG Food Services Building. She manages the Waypoint Ranch at 195 Little River Rd, Carrollton GA 30116. Waypoint Ranch was founded as a nonprofit organization in 2014 to provide a place where veteran families can find effective, evidence based treatments combined with holistic alternative therapies on a working ranch.
photo: Tiffany Savage, Jay DeBaker, Stephanie Cirasa, and Kiwanis President Clint Backstrom.
The Carrollton Kiwanis Club has resumed meeting on the campus of UWG. The club will continue meeting in-person and Each-Week after that. Check the website and/or newsletter to confirm the specific location. Most meetings will be held in the Hubbard Dining Room. The Executive Dining Room and Lower Level Z6 might be used when needed.
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests July 09, 2021
Mike Speir - Dale Williams invited prospective member and well-known Carrollton native, Mike Speir, who achieved fame in 1969 when chosen Employee of the Year at the T-Burger, then a local teenage hangout serving the likes of Jim Collins, Richard Dixson (who are well-known for consuming a record number of hotdogs and burgers). A marine (USMC, 1971-1993) and in possession of numerous academic degrees: CHS (1970), UWG (1978), and UGA (1989, 1993), Mike is looking forward to cooking burgers at the annual cookout for Senior citizens.
John Nino - Retired Army Veteran (Military Police!), John Nino, returned and brought with him his membership application. Sponsored by Joe Tarshis, John is a devotee of photography, wood-working, and railroading. Thank you, John, for checking out our club and deciding to get on board!
[ New member - pending ]
Addi and Carson Stevens - Linda Robles brought two of her spiritual grandchildren: sister and brother Addi and Carson Stevens. Addi has turned seven and is in the first grade. Carson is 5 and will enter kindergarten. They are better behaved than the Club Herald and we hope they return for more visits!
Dan Minish - Reporter for the TIMES-GEORGIAN, Dan Minish, joined us to cover our program. We're grateful for the media's interest in all our club does to serve the children of the communty.
- Fred
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Billy and Cyndi Ressler provided the program for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, July 9, 2021 in the Hubbard Dining Room on the campus of UWG. The Resslers operate Recovery and Restoration Ministries, for recovering and restoring men lost in addiction.
Photo: Clint Backstom, Kiwanis President; with Billy and Cydi Ressler.
The Carrollton Kiwanis Foundation presents a check to Derick Newton for the Carroll County Mentor Program. The continuous support of the Mentor Program helps mentor school age kids, and helps provide scholarships to students that graduate high school and continue to attend an education institution. The Kiwanis Foundation has been a partner in the community impact of the Mentor Program.
Carroll Sheriff Terry Langley and Carrollton Police Chief Joel Richards presented the program for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, June 25, 2021 with topic "the cooperation among various agencies for continued public safety". The departments of police and sheriff must work together as it seems the bad guys don't observe political boundaries.
The program was the last regularly scheduled Kiwanis program held at Carrollton's Courtyard Marriott.
photo: Kiwanis V.P. Johnny Tanner, Police Chief Joel Richards, and Carroll County Sheriff Terry Langley.
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests June 25, 2021
Linda Robles brought friend, Addie Weiss, as a guest. Addie is a first grader who dreams of being a doctor so she can help others. Let's keep in touch with Addie; she's surely destined to be a future Kiwanian.
Susan Smith, a prospective member and sister to new member Sandra Morris (who is current Rotarian of the Year) joined us to hear the great program by Chief Joel Richards and Sheriff Terry Langley. Susan is the retired Associate Director of Ingram Library and presently also President of the Pilot Club of Haralson County. Please come back, Susan to make Sandra Morris behave.
Bob Uglum, esteemed servant-leader of the Golden K Kiwanis Club, joined us to hear the program and visit friends.
Joe Tarshis brought prospective member John Nino. John "returned to have a second look." He is an Army veteran who served in the Military Police and moved here from Arkansas with his wife. Sounds like he was called here to become a Kiwanian. Thanks for returning, John, for "a second look."
Member Sue Horn (publisher of the Star News) and Dan Minish (reporter for the Times-Georgian) also joined us to report on our Friday program.
Member and Sheriff's Deputy Greg Holcombe proudly announced he is engaged to a classy beauty, Christie. Congratulations, Greg. Are we invited to the wedding?
[ For the second year in a row, Greg was awarded the "golden spatula" for the extraordinary assistance lended to Federal Marshall Jeff May in the Kiwanis Cookout for the Council for the Aging Spring Fling 2021.]
Keep Stuart and Camille Yahm in your prayers. Stuart is moving to Cottage Landing on July 1st, where he'll be in section 114-B. We assume he'll still be telling great jokes.
- Fred
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Bradley McLester, Athletic Coordinator and Program Coordinator for Carrollton's Catherine Hardy Lavender Recreation Center, provided the program on the Kiwanis Zoom meeting on Friday, June 18, 2021. During the talk, he gave a virtual walking tour of the facility, which features a gymnasium, classrooms, a computer lab, an adult health and wellness center, a spray park and is home to the Legends West Amphitheater. In addition to responsibilities at CHL Facility, Bradley is also program coordinator of the Track and Cross Country events.
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests June 11, 2021
Servant-leader Sandra Morris and retired coach and present real estate agent, Bill Bailey, were inducted into the club, the honorable club president, Clint Backstrom, presiding. Sponsors Louise Reeves (Bailey) and Neil Weathington (Morris) and the entire club applauded while Sandra's sister, and guest, Susan Smith, photographed the event.
Susan Smith is a retired UWG Librarian who lives on a farm in Bowdon and is president of the Haralson County Pilot Club.
Melanie Lambert invited husband, David, to share a romantic lunch date.
Greg Shadrix, Carrollton attorney, gave an excellent program on estate planning and how to still leave something to beneficiaries after the government takes its share.
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Attorney Greg Shadrix provided the program for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, June 11, 2021 at the Courtyard Marriott. He brought a list of frequently asked questions and dispensed great advice on handling will(s) and estates.
Photo: Kiwanis V.P. Johnny Tanner and Attorney Greg Shadrix
Sandra Morris submitted her application for membership in the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on May 28 , and immediately stepped in and provided the Zoom program on Friday, June 4, 2021. In addition to volunteering for the Kiwanis Club, Sandra represents the Safe Families for Children organization.
"Safe Families for Children is a faith-based movement motivated by compassion, generosity, and hospitality to keep children safe and families supported facing a crisis. We bring church and community together mobilizing an army of volunteers to advocate for vulnerable children and socially isolated families. Our goal is to grow a national movement of one million change agents building supportive communities with strong families and safe children."
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests May 28, 2021
Judy White - Derick Newton invited Judy White, his Edward Jones Office Manager, to hear the inspirationally-moving presentation by Kiki McDaniel (assisted by her husband and our friend and former member of our club, Tracy) on the Chase the Victory non-profit organization the McDaniels established in honor of their son, Chase, who died from cancer in 2019. Judy has worked with Derick for sixteen years and says, "Working with Derick is, every day, a joyful experience."
Sandra Morris - Neil Weathington invited prospective member Sandra Morris, servant leader and community activist. Sandra, County School Board Chair and consultant to non-profit Safe Families for Children, has submitted her membership application. It's clear Sandra knows where the action is!
David Lambert - Melanie Lambert was accompanied by husband David. Having them both at the meeting reminds us that love and romance are still alive and well in Carroll County.
Wayne Reynolds - Kiwanian Sue Horn, publisher of the STAR NEWS sent writer and Director of Advertising, Wayne Reynolds, to cover Kiki McDaniel's program. We always appreciate the presence of the media at our programs.
John Nino - Joe Tarshis brought prospective member, John Nino. John comes to us from Arkansas. A veteran, he recently spent seven years working with the Georgia Governor's Military Affairs Committee. John enjoys model railroading and woodworking. He's married, with two sons and two step-children. Bring him back, Joe!
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Kiki McDaniel presented the moving program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, May 28, 2021 at the Courtyard Marriott. She and her husband Tracy McDaniel represent the "Chase the Victory Foundation" in memory of their son Chase, who tragically died of cancer in 2019. The mission of the Foundation is to strengthen the support of families grieving the loss of a child, families fighting childhood cancer, and inspire hope and kindness.
Every pair of shoes that we give away is an opportunity to share the message of hope and encourage a kid to live life in victory, regardless of what they may be facing. Each pair of shoes we give away provides a kid with personal confidence, renewed hope, and is a demonstration of love and kindness.
Cynthia Langley presented the program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club via Zoom on May 21, 2021. Cynthia is the Executive Director of PASS. (Partners Advancing Student Success)
She is also a proud (new) grandmother and married to Terry Langley; Sheriff of Carroll County Georgia.
PASS builds relationships and partners to assist at-risk students in Carroll County.
Villa Rica High School invited me to the Honors Day Program at Midway Church on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 to recognize Senior Emmanuel Ramos, who won first place and a four hundred dollar scholarship for his graphite and colored pencil drawing "Mourning Bloom" at the February Kiwanis Art and Music Showcase.
Photo: Neil Weathington, Chair of the Art and Music Showcase, VR Senior Emmanuel Ramos.
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests May 14, 2021
Bill Bailey and Chris Criswell - We were witness to a memorable, festive event when the entire club bellowed out a Happy Birthday tune to celebrate the birthday of Louise (Lulu) Reeves, member extraordinaire and superstar athlete. Lulu was flanked on either side by Coach Chris Criswell and Coach Bill Bailey, the three constituting a trinity of well-known stars of the Georgia sports scene. Chris, confessing he is a better judge than a cook and brother of our outstanding program presenter, retired Coach Tim Criswell, is a veteran World Championship Chili Judge and has served nine times as a judge at the internationally known chili challenge in Terlingua, Texas. Bill Bailey, now a real estate agent, announced he is now available to help us buy or sell a home. [Bill Bailey has submitted his membership application !]
Stuart Lewis - Milton Berry invited guest and hopefully prospective member, Fred Lewis, a person as terrific as his first name! A retired coach and teacher, he is also the proud dad of Stuart Lewis, a retired coach/teacher who has been in Carrollton since 1981. Fred Lewis has the spirit and soul of a Kiwanian. Milton, bring him back to us! Bill Bailey and Tim Criswell are also considering joining the club. It was a great meeting!
Fred
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Tim Criswell spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, May 14, 2021 at the Courtyard Marriott. He spoke of his years at Carrollton, then college, then professional sports; finally coaching in Carrollton.
He then spoke about his recovery from the tragic bicycle accident in 2017 in which he suffered collapsed lung, broken ribs, and severe head injury.
Thanks to Gyla (rhymes with last two syllables of tequilla) Gonzalez for providing the program Via Zoom on May 9, 2021. . She is the Executive Director with the Carroll County Family Connection Partnership . This is one connection of 159 Counties in Georgia. Georgia Family Connection is the only statewide network in the country dedicated to the health and well-being of families and communities.
Clint Backstrom displays the new banner patch. During Cathy Farley's term, the Carrollton Kiwanis Club met its obligations for supporting all the Kiwanis Projects in the Georgia District. This patch will be affixed the the banner for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club.
Bill and Joe Stone presented the program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, April 16, 2021 at the Venue on Cedar Street in Carrollton .
Bill Stone presented a brief history of System and Methods. Joe Stone talked about current operations, projects and strategies and took questions from the audience.
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Joe and Bill Stone - Systems and Methods, Inc. (SMI)
Danielle Jenkins presented the Kiwanis Zoom Program on Friday, April 9, 2021. She is the manager of the Carrollton Senior Center.
She informed the Kiwanis Club that the Senior Center reopened on April 1, 2021, and that hot meals, arts and crafts, a fitness center, line dancing, weekly events, parties, and more are all available for a membership fee of only $20 a year . (Hot meals are two dollars each.)
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Three wise men have spoken: The nominating committee consisting of Jim Collins, Joe Bell, and Tm Warren have presented the following new slate of directors to serve in addition to incumbents:
Term 2021-2023:
+ Mark Herring
+ Louis Reeves
+ Trent Ross
Term 2020-2022
Dr. Bob Myers
Linda Robles
Joe Tarshis
VP for Programs 2021-2022
+ Javeese Smith
President Dale Williams
Pres-Elect Johnny Tanner
Past-President Clint Backstom
Secretary Jenny Ingram
Treasurer Craig Williard
Foundation Treasurer Jim Carter
Term begins October 1.
Nominations may be closed or amended at the Zoom meeting on April 9.
The Kiwanis Club welcomed the Pathfinders for the Good Friday Breakfast !
Pathfinders visit Kiwanis - photo (left to right) Bill Brewer, David Stone, Bob Uglum, Dan Minish, Scott Kiser, Mark Herring, Jerry Rogers, Joe Palideno, Donnie Lovvorn, Barry Oxford and John Sammon .
Tim Padgett spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, March 19, 2021 at the Courtyard Marriott. He spoke of the Emergency Managment Services in Carroll County and fielded questions from the Kiwanis members.
photo: Kiwanis V.P. Johnny Tanner and Tim Padgett, Carroll County EMS.
The family will have a private ceremony at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church in Carrollton on Saturday March 20. A memorial service will be held later in the spring for extended family and friends.
Anthony Bishop, The Director of Sales and Brand Growth at the Carrollton Chic-fil-A Operations, presents a stack gift cards to Georgia Kiwanis Governor George Elkins. Kiwanian Nancy Dixon, a Guidance Office Secretary with the Carroll County School System, coordinates the program battling food insecurity and will be responsible for sharing the meal cards with local needy students. Past Governor Richard Dixon was recognized and identified by other Chic-fil-A customers after the presentation as "Nancy Dixon's husband". Richard Dixon, George Elkins, and Byron Mullican had just attended the Division Twelve Governor's Rally in Carrollton.
Photo (l to r) Richard Dixon, Georgia Kiwanis Governor (2015-2016); Anthony Bishop, Chic-fil-A; George Elkins, Current Georgia Kiwanis Governor; and Byron Mullican, Current Georgia Kiwanis Governor-Elect.
Photo: George Elkins, Byron Mullican, and Darryl Gumz.
The Georgia Kiwanis Governor's Rally for Division 12 will be in held "in-person" at noon (March 5, 2021) at the Courtyard Marriott. Check the bottom of this newsletter to confirm that you have a meal reserved. The meeting will also be carried via live ZOOM for those not attending in-person.
The Rally will serve as our regular club meeting.
Apologies to readers who assumed that Bryan Kemp was the featured guest. Not.
Theodor Seuss Geisel's birthday is March 2, 1904. The Carrollton Kiwanis Club will visit elementary schools and present books to selected children. We are adjusting "the read" this year for social distancing and Covid-19. Many members of the Kiwanis Club will be delivering books to the schools, but not reading in small groups, as has been the custom. Volunteers should pick up books from Sit'n Sleep in Carrollton. Contact Paul McDaniel if you have any questions.
Latoya Gamble spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club in the online Zoom meeting on February 26, 2021. As the owner of Heaven in Your Home Catering, and having had the unfortunate first-hand experience of being homeless in the past, She has an inspiration for feeding and assisting the homeless in Carrollton. She requests that the Kiwanis Club help in that endeavior.
Stuart Yahm is home and convalescing. Here, he and Camille are photographed with the Joke Meister certificate from Kiwanis Awards Day. Give Camille a call (770-838-5626) if you are available to drop by for a visit, or chauffer Camille when she is unable to drive.
Thanks for the sponsors! Thanks for the Volunteers!
Even with Covid-19 restrictions, the show went on.
Coming soon - to a device near you. The event was recorded and excepts will be available soon.
Here are the music scholarship winners:
James Cullison
James Cullison, Junior at Bremen High School, won first place and a five hundred scholarship in the juried music showcase with a solo piano arrangement of "Bumble-Boogie", adapted from "The Flight of the Bumble-Bee" by Rimsky-Korsakov.
Camille Jennings
Camille Jennings , Homeschool Senior and dual enrolled at UWG, won second place and a four hundred dollar scholarship in the juried music showcase with a solo piano arrangement of "Juba: Dance" by R. Nathaniel Dett.
Eden Geise
Eden Geise, Freshman at Pleasant Hill Homeschool Academy, won third place and a three hundred dollar scholarship in the juried music showcase with solo piano performance of "Il Bacio" (The Kiss) by Louigi Arditi.
Bailey Doxey
Bailey Doxey, Senior at Carrollton High School, won fourth place and a two hundred dollar scholarship in the juried music showcase with soprano solo , accompanied by Yoshimi Trumble, of "As Ever We Never Said Goodbye" from "Sunset Boulevard by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Lyndsey Pike
Lyndsey Pike, Senior at Heard County High School, won fifth place and a one hundred dollar scholarship in the juried music showcase with alto solo, accompanied by Nancy Heard, of "She used to be Mine" by Sara Bareilles.
Robin Worley provided the program for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, February 5, 2021 at Carrollton's Courtyard Marriott.
He shared a video detailing the history of his grandfather, the innovator of the clothing industry, Warren Sewell.
Interesting anecdotes followed of remembrances of dealing with Lamar Plunkett and Warren Sewell, and adapting to changing markets to survive, and Robin's rise to the top of the company.
Photo: Robin Worley and Johnny Tanner
photo: Tim Warren, Robin Worley, and Jack Whitman.
Allyson Tarpley spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis in the Zoom meeting on January 29, 2021. She represented the Dributts.com 501(c) 3 Non-Profit organization which is dedicated to providing diapers to poor countries. Kiwanis members might want to visit the Thrift Store operation at 1561 Highway 27 South in Carrollton. (the strip mall including Subway and the Little Donkey restaurant.)
Dr. Brendan Kelly, the eighth President of the University of West Georgia, provided the program for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Carrollton's Courtyard Marriott. Prior to joining UWG, Dr. Kelly served as Chancellor of the University of South Carolina Upstate, and was appointed in April 2019 as Interim President for the University of South Carolina.
photo: Dr. Brendan Kelly and Clint Backstrom, Kiwanis President
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests January 22, 2021
Dr. Tressa Kelly - The First Lady of UWG accompanied her husband and enjoyed lunch and program with the Kiwanis Club.
Jami Bower - Art Bower brought his wife Jami; Associate V.P. of Constituent Relations and Engagement at UWG. Originally from Heflin Alabama, Jami attended the University of Alabama. She has been at UWG for ten years.
Sarah Powell - UWG President brought staff members to his Kiwanis Club program. Sarah is the Digital Content Strategist at UWG, and
Colton Campbell - Colton is the Director of Strategic Communication for UWG .
Corey Speights - Trent Ross brought guest Corey Speights. Corey is the Assistant Director of Live Event Production at UWG. Corey and his wife have lived in Carrollton for sixteen months and have two children.
photo L to R: Corey Speights, Colton Campbell, and Sarah Powell
David Lambert - Melanie Lambert enjoyed lunch with her husband David. The couple dodged the anxious photographer this time. Sorry.
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[ Editor's note: When you bring a guest, please collect contact information. Thanks to Matthew Clay for designing the Guest Form that is parked on the Club's website. We will add friends to the weekly e-bulletin and stay in touch. ]
The Carrollton Kiwanis Club met online via Zoom on January 15, 2021. Paul McDaniel reported on plans for( March 2) reading for Dr. Seuss, and Neil Weathington reported on the (February 14) Art and Music Showcase.
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests January 8, 2021
Carri Tarpley -
Carrie Tarpley joined us to hear a deeply moving program by Dr. Tom Peterson, a UWG Professor of Education and the founder of the SPARK Mentoring program. Carrie is the mother of Allyson Tarpley, UWG student and graduate assistant to Dr. Peterson. Carrie works at Southwire, home-schooled her two children for 12 years, and served on mission trips to Ghana, West Africa.
Chyna Smith - (photo not available)
We were also blessed with a visit from Chyna Smith, the older sister of Ray Smith, one of the young men in the SPARK program. Chryna is training to be a paramedic.
- Fred
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[ Editor's note: When you bring a guest, please collect contact information. Thanks to Matthew Clay for designing the Guest Form that is parked on the Club's website. We will add friends to the weekly e-bulletin and stay in touch. ]
She's back ! Allyson Tarpley will present at our next Zoom meeting. She is moving the topic from the Top (head - psychology) to the Bottom. (diapers ?)
Allyson Tarpley coordinated an update of the SPARK program for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, January 8, 2021 at the Courtyard Marriott.
Allyson is a psychology major at UWG and assists with the SPARK program. She invited the creator of the program, Dr Tom Peterson, to assist with the presentation.
Photo: Ray Smith, Allyson Tarpley, Dr. Tom Peterson, Clint Backstrom.
The newest member of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club was welcomed by membership Chair Joey Key. Shane Davis is sponsored by Terry Langley. Shane is owner and operator of Best Bonding. He and his wife have five children. Shane has an enlightened approach to the bonding business by including an emphasis on social services, helping persons access
There has been a change in plans. Allyson Tarpley, shown in the photo from one year ago, has agreed to present the Kiwanis Program on Friday, January 8, 2021. She has invited Tom Peterson and others to assist in the presentation.
Robin Worley has been rescheduled for Feburary 5.
From January 2020:
Dr. Tom Peterson , UWG College of Education, introduced the SPARK Program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, January 17, 2020, in the Hubbard Dining Room on the UWG Campus. The SPARK Program is a unique mentoring program designed to give hope to at-risk youth . Peterson brought to this meeting three members of his team: Juvenile Court Judge Tom Parmer, Probation Officer Stephanie Love, and University Psychology student Allison Tarpley.
Photo: Probation Officer Stephanie Love; Tom Peterson, UWG; Kiwanis V.P. Dale Williams; Kiwanis President Cathy Farley; UWG Psychology Major Allison Tarpley; and Juvenile Judge Tom Parmer.
(or request document from neil_weathington@bellsouth.net.)
Applications must be “received” by Monday, February 1, 2021. Please return only the last page of the application; one page per student (excluding accompanists) preferably edited (MS Word) by replacing blanks with requested data; then print, sign, scan, and return via e-mail. Hey, So I’m old school: Send scanned signed document via e-mail.
Thanks for getting this in the hands of your best music students. The Carrollton Kiwanis Club is currently accepting applications for participants to compete for scholarships in the juried music competition to be held at the Carrollton Center for the Arts on February 14, 2021. Thanks to sponsors, a total of three thousand dollars in scholarships will be awarded to art and music students. Winners will be eligible and must agree to be available to advance to the State competition in Gainesville, Georgia on April 24, where a total of $ 15,000 in scholarships will be awarded by the Georgia District Kiwanis Foundation.
Please mark your calendar:
February 1, 2021 Music Application Deadline
February 4, 2021 Selected Participants will be notified
February 14, 2021 Carrollton Art and Music Showcase
April 24, 2021 State Art and Music Showcase Finals in
Gainesville, Georgia
The Carrollton Kiwanis Club asks for your assistance in notifying and assisting high school music students with this opportunity.
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests December 18, 2020
A proud Richard Dixon invited brother and legendary All State Halfback for Carrollton High School, Joe Dixon. He is retired from Joe's Tools. Joe is married to Judy and they have two daughters and two granddaughters. Joe also ran track with Jim Carter.
Prospective member, Shane Davis returned to us to hear Carrollton City Manager, Tim Grizzard's program. Sponsored by Terry Langley, Shane is owner and operator of Best Bonding. He and his wife have five children. Shane has an enlightened approach to the bonding business by including an emphasis on social services, helping persons access
rehab, and assisting persons to acquire housing.
Randy Miller brought long-time friend and exercise buddy, Charles Anderson. Charles is also a former co-worker of Randy's and retired from Koch Foods & Gold Kist. He is married to Wanda and they have two children and two grandchildren.
- Fred
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[ Editor's note: When you bring a guest, please collect contact information. Thanks to Matthew Clay for designing the Guest Form that is parked on the Club's website. We will add friends to the weekly e-bulletin and stay in touch. ]
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests December 11, 2020
Shane Davis - Terry Langley brought prospective member Shane Davis, owner and operator of Best Bonding. Married seventeen years, he and his wife have five children. Shane's approach to the bonding business includes an emphasis on social services, helping persons acquire rehab, find housing, and get their lives back on track. Sounds like a great Kiwanian!
David Lambert - Melanie Lambert came to the meeting with husband/escort/romantic fantasy David. It's special knowing that coming to a Kiwanis meeting is one of their favorite dates.
Fred
Invite Guests !
[ Editor's note: When you bring a guest, please collect contact information. Thanks to Matthew Clay for designing the Guest Form that is parked on the Club's website. We will add friends to the weekly e-bulletin and stay in touch. ]
Mitch Backstrom was welcomed into the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday December 11, 2020. His son; Clint, called the meeting to order and Richard Dixon conducted the swearing-in ceremony.
Please don't forget to consider donating to our Food Gift Card Drive. We purchase small denomination food gift cards to local restaurants, and give them to local high school counselors, who distribute them to needy students to help feed them during Christmas break. Every dollar helps, and we can even place it on your quarterly bill.
The Carrollton Kiwanis Club celebrated Christmas with a dinner party at The Venue on Cedar on Thursday, December 3, 2020. Jerry Rogers provided musical entertainment.
Georgia Carter provided the program for the Zoom Meeting on November 20, 2020. Georgia is serving as President of the Georgia Kiwanis District Foundation.
The Foundation awards scholarships for the District Art and Music Showcase . Also, the Carrollton Kiwanis Club was awarded a grant from the Foundation to purchase books for the Dr. Seuss Reading in March 2021.
Georgia Carter - Georgia Kiwanis District Foundaton
The Carrollton Kiwanis Christmas Dinner Party will be held on Thursday, December 3, 2020. The party will be held at the Venue on Cedar Street and and each attendee will be billed $ 25.00 per person. An e-mail invitation was sent last month from Johnny Tanner, and resulting registration confirmations for the event are listed at the bottom of this newsletter. . If you wish to attend, but your reservation for member or guest is not shown at the bottom of this e-mail - contact Neil Weathington .
Carrollton Police Officers Kyle Jones and Ian Wright provided the program for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on November 13, 2020 at Carrollton's Courtyard Marriott.
The topic was "drugs" and "gangs" in Carrollton. Both Jones and Wright serve on the "joint" (pun un-intended - multi agency shared) task force call the ACE (Aggressive Criminal Enforcement) unit.
Clint Backtrom, Kiwanis President; Kyle Jones and Ian Wright; CPD
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests November 13, 2020
Mitch Backstrom - President-Elect Clint Backstrom invited Dad, Mitch, who is having thoughts about possibly joining our club. Hopefully my introduction didn't dissuade him from joining! Mitch, a UWG graduate (BA and MA) tells us he is proud of his 33 years of working for the West Georgia Tool and Die - and, of course, proud of son, Clint, as well.
Daniel Jackson - a STAR NEWS reporter, joined us to cover the program on drugs and gang violence. Daniel, retired from the Army, served 20 years with tours of duty taking him around the world. He and wife, Demetric - also an Army veteran - have three children. We always appreciate representatives of the media covering our club programs.
Fred
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[ Editor's note: When you bring a guest, please collect contact information. Thanks to Matthew Clay for designing the Guest Form that is parked on the Club's website. We will add friends to the weekly e-bulletin and stay in touch. ]
Congratulations to Jay and Brook Willis on the birth of son Hollis Merrill Willis. He was born seven weeks early and weighed four pounds and fourteen ounces.
There has been some interest from club members in purchasing the biography of Roger Kaiser. Lately and unfortunately, proceeds from books purchased through Amazon have bypassed the Kaisers. Members wishing to purchase the book through a coordinated effort through the Carrollton Kiwanis Club may do so by first sending an "order" e-mail to neil_weathington@bellsouth.net (we will check availability) and on or before the in-person meeting on Friday, October 30, give Neil a check for $ 25.00 payable to "The Alexis Kaiser Foundation". Roger will autograph your copy. I will pick up books and deliver in November. Books may be also acquired directly from the Kaisers: Order book.
Roger Kaiser spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, October 16. 2020 at Carrollton's Courtyard Marriott. He told of his valuable life experiences: growing up in Indiana, basketball and baseball at Georgia Tech, coaching at West Georgia College and Life University, and now athletic director at Mt. Bethel Christian Academy in Marietta, Georgia.
There has been some interest from club members in purchasing the biography of Roger Kaiser. Lately and unfortunately, proceeds from books purchased through Amazon have bypassed the Kaisers. Members wishing to purchase the book through a coordinated effort through the Carrollton Kiwanis Club may do so by first sending an "order" e-mail to neil_weathington@bellsouth.net (we will check availability) and on or before the in-person meeting on Friday, October 30, give Neil a check for $ 25.00 payable to "The Alexis Kaiser Foundation". Roger will autograph your copy. I will pick up books and deliver in November. Books may be also acquired directly from the Kaisers: Order book.
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests October 16, 2020
David Lambert - Melanie Lambert shared a somewhat romantic lunch with husband David.
Bill Bailey - Louise Reeves invited her beloved coach, Bill Bailey. A teacher and coach in the Carroll County Schools for 35 years, Coach Bailey was on the coaching staff when Central won the state championship in 86-87. Bill is a past president of the Georgia Coaching Association and still serves on the Board.
Roger Kaiser will address the Carrollton Kiwanis Club at noon on Friday, October 16, 2020 at Carrollton's Courtyard Marriott.
From Wikipedia:
Roger Allen Kaiser is a retired American basketball player and coach. Kaiser was a two-time All-American player at Georgia Tech and won four NAIA national championships as a coach at West Georgia College and Life University. Kaiser is now the athletic director at Mt. Bethel Christian Academy in Marietta, Georgia.
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests October 2, 2020
Trent Ross - Jim Collins brought new member and UWG graduate Trent Ross. Trent is serving as Manager of the UWG Coliseum and is completing his doctorate in Education at UWG. He and his wife have two children. Once a baseball player at UWG where he met his wife, Trent has submitted his membership application!
Georgia Kiwanis Governor George Elkins began his term with a visit to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on October 2, 2020. Cathy Farley was honored as immediate Past-President of the Carrollton Club and was inducted into the Kiwanis George F. Hixson Fellowship. Governor Elkins conducted the inductions of the new slate of Officers and Directors. The in-person meeting was held at Carrollton's Courtyard Marriott.
Photo: Carrollton Kiwanis Hixson Fellowship :
(front row, left to right: Dr. Fred Richards, Derick T Newton, Jenny Ingram, Linda Robles, Cathy Farley, Carroll County Sheriff Terry Langley, Neil Weathngton, Randy Miller, Jay Willis, and Javeese Smith. back row, left to right: Joe Bell, Tim Warren, Jim Collins, Richard Dixon, Jeremy Sabo, Dr. Luke Lipham, Joey Key, and Governor George Elkins.)
Cathy Farley inducted into the George F. Hixson Fellowship
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests September 18, 2020
Daniel Jackson - a STAR NEWS reporter, joined us to cover Tim Martin's program. Daniel, retired from the Army, served 20 years with tours of duty taking him around the world. He and wife, Demetric - also an Army veteran - have three children. We always appreciate representatives of the media covering our club programs.
Mitch Backstrom - President-Elect Clint Backstrom invited Dad, Mitch, who is having thoughts about possibly joining our club. Hopefully my introduction didn't dissuade him from joining! Mitch, a UWG graduate (BA and MA) tells us he is proud of his 33 years of working for the West Georgia Tool and Die - and, of course, proud of son, Clint, as well.
Tim Martin, Chief Executive Officer for Carroll Electric Membership Cooperation and Past-President of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club (2005-2006) coordinated the program for the Kiwanis Club on Friday, September 18, 2020 at the Courtyard Marriott.
Tim Martin introduced Jim Clotfelter, who spoke of the joint venture of EMC with SyncGlobal Telecom and the plan for providing internet services in Carroll and Heard County Georgia.
Lieutenant Governor Bill Braswell finally hosted the Division 12 Governor's Rally online via Zoom. ( - :
Ten members of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club attended the meeting . Thank you for representing the Carrollton Kiwanis Club at the Governor's Rally.
Five members of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club were recognized and awarded the Governor's Leadership Medallion:
Randy Miller
Craig Williard
Linda Robles
Georgia Carter
Terry Langley (He was actually given the medallion for his work with Bowdon club, but we are proud of him)
Congratulations !
P.S. from Jenny :
The Carrollton Kiwanis Club also will be receiving the 50+ year patch from Governor Andy.
CLE sessions are still being done via zoom by the GA District this week. One hour sessions at 6:30 tonight and tomorrow. Next this week (Mon-Thur), the sessions will start at 7:00. Each night covers a different topic (Membership, SLP's, District, Projects). E-mail Jenny for link.
Thanks to Jodie Goodman for speaking at the Kiwanis Zoom meeting on Friday, September 11, 2020.
Jodie Goodman provided an informative, encouraging presentation about the efforts of the Carroll County Mental Health Advocates program to serve and support the needs of Carroll County residents suffering from mental illness. The organization supplies an array of peer-led, free support programs to persons suffering from mental illness and to their friends and family members as well.
After multiple date changes, looks like Lt Gov Bill Braswell (Douglas Co club) has settled to hold our Division 12 Governor's Rally virtually.
Please plan to join Zoom Meeting Thursday September 10 at 5:30. It's open to all club members. We'll be presenting a donation in honor of Governor Andy to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
Jeff Richards spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, September 4, 2020 at Carrollton's Couryard Marriott. Jeff has just been appointed as the new warden at the Carroll County Prison.
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests September 4, 2020
Daniel Jackson - Kiwanian and Publisher of the STAR NEWS, Sue Horn, brought new reporter, Daniel Jackson to cover the program by Jeff Richards. Daniel, a retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant, served twenty years with tours in Iraq, Afghanistan, Turkey, Germany, and South Korea. He and his wife Demetric (also retired from the military) have three grown sons. In between reporting for the STAR NEWS, Daniel is completing his BA degree at UWG.
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests August 21, 2020
Sandra McCormick - Carroll County Supervising Manager of School Nutrition, attended the meeting to support program presenters Charity Aarons (Director, Partnerships & Communication, Carroll County School System),
and Bridgett Cross - (Director of School Nutrition) who gave an inspiring and moving program on the school system's herculean effort to supply meals for children and families during the pandemic. Sandra, invited to comment on her experiences, shared stories that also touched the hearts of everyone present.
David, husband and best friend of Kiwanian Melanie Lambert, joined us to enjoy a romantic date and luncheon with his bride. It's always fun to have these honeymooners with us!
Charity Aaron, Director of the Carroll County Schools Performing Arts Center, coordinated the program for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, August 21, 2020 at the Carrollton's Courtyard Marriott. Mrs. Aaron brought with her Sandra McCormick (left),Supervising Lead Manager, and Bridgett Cross, Director of School Nutrition
My father passed away Saturday night after a 3 week battle of pneumonia.
We will be having a celebration of life party on Monday August 24th @ Venue on Cedar 809 Cedar Street in Carrollton from 1-4 pm.
I know he enjoyed every minute he spent with his Kiwanis family and we would love for members to come and celebrate his BIG life. The event is a large space, so we will be able to follow all the current protocols. If you would be so kind as to RSVP to this email address by Thursday August 20th so we can have a head count.
Chef Tano was my dads favorite guy, so know there will be good food and drink, just the way dad would want it.
Please share this with anyone who would wish to attend and share my email with them, I am trying to reach the people who would like to share their stories of my dad with our family.
If you would like to send flowers Venue on Cedar will be accepting them the same day as the celebration.
My mothers (Patricia) address is 105 Coolwater Trace Carrollton, 30117 if you wish to send flowers to her instead.
Erica Tisinger and Met Lane were invited to speak to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on August 7, 2020 at the Courtyard Marriott in Carrollton. Unfortunately, Met Lane had a last minute conflict and was not able to attend.
Photo: Erica Tisinger and Kiwanis President Cathy Farley
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Guests August 7, 2020
Mark Herring arranged for two members of the media to hear and report on the excellent presentation by Erica Tisinger, who is running for State Court Judge. Times-Georgian representatives were reporter Stephanie Allen, a graduate of Florida State University, and photographer Jay Luzardo, who, originally from New Jersey, has traveled across America and to more than thirty countries.
Louise Reeves won the online scavenger hunt during the Zoom meeting on July 31. What are the chances of one person having so many items close to fingertips during the event.
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Prissi Sullivan, a self-described "Muck-Raker" reporter for the STAR NEWS since 2004, accompanied boss and Kiwanian, Sue Horn, to report on Wayne Garner's entertaining and insightful overview of his experiences as Carrollton Mayor, Georgia Senator, and much more.
Dale Williams invited son, Brandon Williams, and Ben Brown. Brandon, currently "in-between" opportunities, is enjoying having more time to spend with Dad Dale. Ben, who comes from Buford, GA, is an excellent carpenter and is known to be Dale Williams' favorite employee - at least that is what Ben told us. Fred
I went to the mailbox today at the art center while working on a few other projects. I was grateful to see a check from the Carrollton Kiwanis Foundation. I really appreciate this support for the center especially during this time. Please convey to the club how much we appreciate these funds.
Linda Robles (Ro-bless) provided the program for the online ZOOM meeting on Friday, July 17, 2020.
From President Cathy Farley:
Hi Everyone,
As promised after Friday's meeting, we're sending the information/link to Linda's non-profit organization. The link below should lead to multiple platforms thru which you can partner if you wish:
Scott Lanier provided the program for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, July 10, 2020 at Carrollton's Courtyard Marriott.
Scott works with a team for Aaron McWhorter's North Georgia Turf in Whitesburg, Georgia , which grows and sells sod - around the Southeast - grass for athletic fields and residence yards.
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
Erin Backstrom - Clint Backstrom invited his bride Erin. While celebrating her marriage to a great Kiwanian, Erin serves as simulation Nurse Educator at the
University of West Georgia.
David Lambert - Melanie Lambert shared lunch with husband David. David, joined Melanie at our meeting to join all of us as we celebrated Melanie's birthday. Happy Birthday! Melanie !
As you may remember, we asked for your help with what started as a “Feeding the 4000” hungry, quarantined people in villages of South India. As our preachers and leaders worked tirelessly in the bulk purchasing, packaging and distribution of food to village families, the need continued to grow. So did your giving right here in the West Georgia area! Bottom line: you helped us feed more than 6000 hungry people! We just wanted to give yo
John Vincent (on left) with atheist who came back to talk – receiving Bible
Congratulations to Kiwanian and Carrollton City Councilwoman-Elect Jackie Elaine Bridges for winning the special election to fill the Ward One Seat. She will be sworn in NEXT WEEK, and provided the program and discussion for our Zoom meeting on Friday, June 26.
Dr. Laura Larson M.D. spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club in first in-person meeting on June 19, 2020. The meeting was held at Carrollton's Courtyard Marriott.
Photo: President-Elect Clint Backstrom, Dr. Laura Larson, Janie Phillips, Over house Supervisor at Higgins General Hospital in Bremen, and Kelly Meigs, Director of Marketing at Tanner Medical Center. (note masks and physically distancing.)
Let the visitor beware - for Dr. Fred Richards Introduces guests with a FLARE !!!
(June 19, 2020)
Prissi Sullivan, reporter for the Star News, joined us for lunch to hear a powerful and informative update on the COVID-19 pandemic presented by Laura Larson, M.D.
Also attending to hear Dr. Larson's program were Janie Phillips, Overhouse Supervisor at Higgins General Hospital in Bremen and Kelly Meigs, Director of Marketing at Tanner Medical Center.
Randy Miller brought prospective member Kate Diringer. Kate joined the Kiwanians working at the USDA Food Distribution Event held at Tabernacle Baptist Church. Kate volunteers with organizations promoting policies and programs to restore and humanize communities in America.
The Carrollton Kiwanis Club held a ZOOM online meeting on Friday, June 5, 2020. Dr. Mark Albertus, Superintendent of the Carrollton City Schools, provided the program on the topic of school adaptation during the "physical distancing" and "sheltering at home" requirements of the Covid19 pandemic.
Editor's note: The audio quality of a ZOOM meeting is improved when participants "MUTE" microphones until speaking to the group.
Thank you for muting your microphone when not speaking to the group.
The Kiwanis Club will not meet for the next two fewweeksmonths (?) to comply with health precautions and "shelter-at-home" requirements due to the danger of the "Corona" virus.
All citizens are advised to remain at home during this time of "Physical Distancing."
Watch for announcements for the next Kiwanis Meeting. ---> Zoom Meeting noon on Friday June 26, 2020.
AND June 19, 2020 @ Courtyard Marriott (RSVP via Jenny.)
Thanks to Derrick Newton for facilitating the Zoom meeting on Friday, May 22, 2020. He took a break from suffering on Amelia Island to attend our meeting.
Great Guests : Georgia Kiwanis Governor-Elect George Elkins, and Georgia Kiwanis Vice-Governor Byron Mullican.
Sorry, I missed the screen shot where Julia Ingram photobombed with her Grandpa. Careful viewers noticed a wild animal stalking Joe Tarshis.
Please take a second and e-mail Neil - if you can commit to helping with this at < (be early) 8:00 AM Wednesday ! Thanks
I will keep a tally of volunteers; personally appointed by King Richard?
Thanks ! Make sure that your clothing identifies you as a member of the Kiwanis Club.
- Neil
USDA Truck to Trunk Free Food Box Delivery: Coming June 3
The Food Truck is coming on Wednesday, June 3 to our Distribution Site, Tabernacle Baptist Church, 150 Tabernacle Drive. This is the USDA Truck to Trunk Free Food Box Delivery that we were hoping for. We need a lot of volunteers and friends to carry out this project!
Displaying the link rather that the whole story in bulletin. Something in this story distorted formatting of the bulletin when viewed on computer screen last week.
The Division Council met Thursday, May 14, 2020 and Craig Williard was selected to serve as Lt. Governor for Divison 12 for the 2020-2021 term. The Carrollton Kiwais Club was represented at the Council Meeting by President Cathy Farley, Secretary Jenny Ingram, Past-Governor Richard Dixon and (now) Lt. Governor-Elect Craig Williard.
It is with sadness that we report the death of former member Tom Bridges.
Thomas Albert "Tom" Bridges, 74, of Carrollton, Georgia and formally of Newnan, Georgia died unexpectedly on April 24, 2020 at Atlanta Medical Center. Tom was born June 29, 1945 in Newnan, Georgia to Stanford and Olive Garner Bridges and grew up in the small community of Welcome in western Coweta county where he graduated in 1963 from Western High School. After attending Auburn University then West Georgia College, now University of West Georgia (UWG), he entered the Georgia National Guard serving for many years. Tom became a passionate fan of West Georgia College athletics in 1980 and it became his passion in life attending every home and away football game for close to 40 years.
Before we had real news, I was about to make up some fake news.
If you would like to enjoy my scratching on a guitar, and occasionally singing out of tune, check out the online church services that Lynn and I have been producing.
Click on Pine Hill Church , then select "online church" from the menu.
To quote a line from my favorite movie "The King's Speech" : When the speech coach remined the King that he still studdered on on syllable, the King replied: "That just so the people would know that it was really me ?! "
Time is drawing near when the Carrollton Kiwanis Club will hold its annual business meeting, with main agenda item - election of officers and directors.
The nominating committee is working on nominees for the (October - September) term 2020-2021 . Watch the bulletin for announcements of the method and venue.
Congratulations to Dr. Amber Smallwood, who has accepted a new position and will be moving to Texas. As Col. Frank Jones was famous for saying, "We're going to miss you !"
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copied from David Jenks; UWG
I write today regarding a transition in the College of Social Sciences Dean’s Office. Interim Dean Dr. Amber Smallwood has accepted an appointment as Assistant Vice Provost at the University of Texas-Arlington effective May 15, 2020. Amber has long been a member of the West Georgia family from her days as a child attending pre-K through her many roles as a faculty member and administrator. She has served the university in meaningful ways through the years, including recently in interim roles as Chair of the Department of Sociology and Dean of the College of Social Sciences. Amber also served a vital leadership role in helping West Georgia earn its national classification for community engagement from the Carnegie Foundation, becoming only one of 359 institutions to earn such a distinction.
Indeed, Amber’s professional commitment to community-engaged service will remain as a continuing legacy at West Georgia. I thank her on behalf of the university, the faculty, and the many students she has guided through a transformational educational experience. Amber, we wish you well.
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Amber - Thank you for your contributions to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club !
If you want to fly in to the West Georgia Regional Airport every Friday, we'll get you a ride to lunch ?
This is an artist rendering of what Past-Georgia Kiwanian Lt. Governor and Foundation Trustee Dan Lewis will look like after the quarantine is lifted ? Rumor has it that Dan and Penny have moved to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. When moving their stuff, they uncovered exercise equipment under piles of laundry. Now, how to narrow down the identification of Penny in the drawing? (credit goes to Tom and Jerry cartoon.)
Can you hear Col. Fran Jones' sarcasm when he said, "we will miss you" ??
I hope this message finds you well. I’m certainly missing your smiling faces and our meetings full of laughter! Since we are unable to meet, I thought it might be nice to send in pictures of how we’re coping day to day by working from home or how you are ‘sheltering in place’.
Hopefully it can help us to feel more together by seeing each other’s faces & daily lives. We appreciate whatever you want to share. You can send a picture of a stocked pantry or a picture of you gardening or dancing! Pictures of family! Some of us are actually teaching our children! I’ve attached a picture of my granddaughter Mey Mey. She likes all things shiny.
Smile! This Too Shall Pass.
Please submit photos by Monday of each week to Neil Weathington to be included in Club Runner for that week. Neil has graciously agreed to assist.
Attached is a poem that Fred and I found meaningful and would like to share with Kiwanians. It's written by Lynn Ungar. Hopefully, an uplifting message for these challenging times.
As with many events, the State Art and Music Showcase has been postponed indefinitely. "And the hits just keep on coming ! "
Our music winner, pianist Justin Shin, notified that he has an injured finger and will not be able to play piano for the finals.
Is this déjà vu ? Just a few years ago, Justin's brother Albert was to represent the Carrollton Kiwanis Club in the State show, when he broke his arm. (does playing Violin require two good arms?)
Enter our substitute candidate: James Cullison, sophomore pianist attending Bremen High School. (should it ever re-open?) James won second place in the Carrollton Music Showcase.
Wish James "Good Luck !" as well as the four art entries.
State Art and Music Showcase will probably re-scheduled in the next century, decade, season ? To Be Announced !
Dearest Friends, I have good news to share this morning and could not wait to send it to you. Tanner Hospital in Carrollton called just minutes ago to let me know that the results of the COVID-19 test given Stuart on Sunday came back negative! He is still very sick, however, and we continue to wait for other test results for a diagnosis. A home health nurse will arrive soon to assist me with some of Stuart's medical needs, for which I am grateful.
We and our family are grateful to each of you who have kept us in your prayers. Be assured we have felt them during this critical time. We will continue to follow the protocols set in place by our doctors and scientists and will keep you posted as we discover the cause of Stuart's illness.
With loving thoughts of each of you,
Camille (and Stuart)
"The way to love anything is to realize that it might be lost."G. K. Chesterton
Pine Knoll Nursing and Rehab celebrated the coming of Spring with a festive Ms. Pine Knoll Beauty Pageant decorated by Activities Director, Amy George, not pictured.
Joan Thurman (center) was crowned Queen. Carol Sanders (left) and Patsy Skinner were chosen first and second runners-up respectively. Escort Jim Carter (left), emcee Fred Richards, and escort Luke Lipham (pictured with daughter Blair Lipham) represented the Carrollton Kiwanis Club co-sponsoring the event. Bonnie Wilson, Jenn Nasser, Alex Case, and Kim Poer served as judges (not pictured).
The School Superintendents spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, March 6, 2020 in the Hubbard Dining Room on the campus of UWG.
Our two school systems will benefit greatly should the voters elect to renew the Special Local Option Sales Tax for schools. Property owners should prefer this sales tax over increased property tax for school facilities and the other benefits associated.
Photo: Charity Aaron, Director of Partnerships and Communication, Carroll County Schools; Dale Williams, Kiwanis V.P. for Programs; Mark Albertus, Superintendent of Carrollton City Schools; and Scott Cowart, Superintendent of Carroll County Schools.
Dr. Fred Richards served as Master of Ceremonies for the Pageant at Carrollton Nursing and Rehab on Thursday, February 27, 2020. Four members of the Kiwanis Club served as escorts: Dr. Luke Lipham, Jay Willis, Dr. Jimmy Brock, and Joe Bell.
Ms. Reudean Ward (center) was chosen to reign as Queen for 2020 at the 38th Pageant held at Carroll Nursing & Rehab. Catherine McWilliams (right) and Star Thompson (left) were second and first runner-ups, respectively. Activity Director at Carroll Nursing & Rehab, Greta Ayers, coordinated the event.
Bryan Scott presented the program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, February 21, 2020, in the Hubbard Dining Room. Find the "Funzy the Fox" is a hide-and-seek game for families to enjoy. Click here to visit the Worthwhile Pursuits website.
UWG Baseball Coach Jeff Smith and UWG Women's Softball Coach Al Thomas presented the program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, February 14, 2019 in the Hubbard Dining Room on the UWG Campus.
photo: Coach Smith, Kiwanis VP Clint Backstrom, and Coach Thomas.
The Carrollton Kiwanis Foundation awarded $ 1,500 in scholarships to winners in the music competition on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Carrollton's Center for the Arts.
photo: Music winners with Neil Weathington, Showcase Chair, and Cathy Farley, Kiwanis President.
First place in music was awarded to pianist Justin Shin. He played Ètude (Opus 25, No. 12) by Frédéric François Chopin. Justin is an eleventh grader at Bremen High School. He was awarded a scholarship of five hundred dollars.
The Carrollton Kiwanis Foundation awarded $ 1,500 in scholarships in the art competition on Sunday, February 9, 2020.
photo: Students who won art awards.
The Best in Show award and five hundred dollar scholarship went to Emmanuel Ramos, junior at Villa Rica High School, for his charcoal drawing titled Legacy.
Chuck Watkins spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, February 7, 2020 in the Hubbard Dining Room on the Campus of the University of West Georgia. Mr. Watkins informed the club of building trends of using wood in contruction, and marketing trends of supply and demand.
Alicia Brady provided the program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club in the Hubbard Dining Room on the UWG Campus. She represented Camp Sunshine, a camp experience for children with cancer.
Photo: Alicia Brady and Kiwanis President-Elect Clint Backstrom
In order to provide our youth participants with a first-class program and the recognition that they deserve the Carrollton Kiwanis Art and Music Showcase is dependent upon the contributions from Kiwanis Members and independent sponsors. Your contributions to the following sponsorships will help defray the costs associated with this youth service event. Following, is a description of the various levels of sponsorship:
Producer Sponsor – Gratitude will be acknowledged in a dedicated section of the Art & Music Showcase program along with an announcement during the awards ceremony.
Award Sponsor – Appreciation will be recognized in a dedicated section of the Art & Music Showcase program along with an announcement during the awards ceremony.
Program Sponsor – Gratitude will be acknowledged in a dedicated section of the Art & Music Showcase program along with an announcement during the awards ceremony.
Club Sponsor – Gratitude will be acknowledged in a dedicated section of the Art & Music Showcase program.
Benefactor - Gratitude will be acknowledged in a dedicated section of the Art & Music Showcase program.
Shock, despair, denial. It was someone on the phone saying that dreaded word "CANCER." My mind began to whirl. "What about provisions for my family?" "How soon?" "Is it curable or not?" "What comes next?"
Gradually the feared truth began otoset in. How am I going to deal with this? Prayer, comforting words and support from family and friends poured in. My test of faith had begun. Frankly, cancer had never been part of my thinking about my health. Very little cancer has ever been in my family, and nothing in my direct line. My concern had always been heart related diseases, which was a major factor in my personal decisions to be involved in a healthy cardio program lifestyle.
Healing was certainly part of my prayer, but how was I going to endure? I had had the best of medical care and attentive family support. What would I have done without my wife and daughter? Finally I had to accept with my Christian faith to put my life into His hands.
I will miss the many fiends I have had the privilege to know over a long career, and I hop they will remember me well, and forgive all the mistakes I've made.
Goodbye to my gym friends, former students, breakfast club, Sunday school class, Kiwanis Club, church staff (especially Ken and Gail Stephens), and my high school buddies who made a cross-county trip to give me their support and love. And to all the people I've met in my life's journey. Each person is a tiny candlelight guiding me along life's treacherous path. This thought is from my favorite devotional, Candles on the Glacier, that uses the illustration that each of us is like a small candle crossing a rugged glacier in life. It is my desire to present a positive face through this journey, and I hope my small candle of light will help others navigate their life's glacier.
Taylor Duncan provided the program for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, December 20, 2019 at the Couryard Marriott.
He is looking for a coach for the local baseball team with autism and other special needs.
Well, that needs to be re-worded and corrected. He is not looking for a coach with special needs, although that might be an easy selection in Carrollton?
The team is filled with players with special needs.
Ronnie Jordan, Owner of Jordan Truck Sales, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, December 6, 2019 at Z6 on the University of West Georgia Campus. Jordan gave a history of Jordan Truck Sales, and spoke of developments and trends in the trucking industry.
photo: Ronnie Jordan, Owner of Jordan Truck Sales, and Cathy Farley, President of the Kiwanis Club.
This is not a Kiwanis project, but it's right down our alley.
Every year, a combined community effort has been made to prepare hot Turkey meals and deliver to needy families on Thanksgiving.
Through a combination of donated food from various sources, Brad Cole Construction, Little Hawaiian and the Venue on Cedar, and an army of community volunteers, needy families identified through school counselors, hundreds of plates are delivered on Thanksgiving Day.
Forgive me if I omitted any of the guilty parties.
Here's a few photos that I snapped on Thanksgiving morning 2016. Back then, volunteers assembled at the Tyus Road home of David and Andrea Walker . (David is associated with Brad Cole Construction.)
Left: Derick Newton and ~ one+ year old Keziah.
Center: The first year that Dr. and Mrs. Lok (UWG College of Science and Mathematics) helped in the assembly line, they improvised with solo cups to dip mashed potatoes. In 2017, they came prepared with ice cream scoops.
Right: In 2016, Ray Fulford pulled hot turkey meat from the bones.
This year, Tano is donating the use of the Venue on Cedar for food preparation and assembly on Thanksgiving morning. If you are interested in helping, be at the Venue of Cedar at 8:30 AM on Thanksgiving morning. If you are interested in delivery, arrive after 9:00 AM. You will be provided with a list for delivery and directions.
Bob Myers had the opportunity to show the Kiwanis Club the remainder of the slide show of Birds in Carroll County Georgia , on Friday, November 22, 2019 in the Hubbard Dining Room of the UWG Campus.
Photo: Kiwanis President Cathy Farley with program presenter Bob Myers.
Dr. Jimmy Brock was inducted into the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, November 15, 2019. He was introduced by his sponsor Jim Carter. Richard Dixon conducted the "swearing in" ceremony.
Barry Gardner presented the program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, November 15, 2019 in the Hubbard Dining Room on the UWG Campus. He gave an update on the current developments of the Carroll County Veteran's Memorial Park.
Chris Carr was inducted into the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, November 8, 2019. He is the band director for Carrollton High School, and his sponsor is Dr. Ernest McClendon, former band director and principal.
Please notify neil_weathington@bellsouth.net of any errors or omissions. This report is pulled from the ClubRunner database, which is very incomplete in terms of birthdays and anniversaries. In past years, Dr. Claxton served as club Historian and kept a separate, more accurage list, for milestones. Thanks !
Georgia State Senator Mike Dugan spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, November 1, 2019 in the Hubbard Dining Room on the UWG Campus. He updated the club on current legislative actions and issues.
Photo: Kiwanis President Cathy Farley and State Senator Mike Dugan
photo: Kiwanis President Cathy Farley and Kiwanian Program Presenter Bob Myers
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Bob Myers presented to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, October 18, 2019 a program of information on the birds of Carroll County Georgia and shared his remarkable photography of birds.
Two Carrollton Kiwanians were inducted into the Walter Zeller Fellowship on Friday, September 27, 2019:
Congratulation to Dr. Luke Lipham and Dr. Richard Ingle.
Photo: Past Foundation Treasurer Joe Bell (with New Foundation Treasurer lurking) and Susan Ingle congratulate two "Zeller Fellers": Dr. Lipham and Dr. Ingle.
Please notify neil_weathington@bellsouth of any errors or omissions. This report is pulled from the ClubRunner database, which is very incomplete in terms of birthdays and anniversaries. In past years, Dr. Claxton kept a separate, more accurage list, for milestones. Thanks !
The meeting of the Officers and Directors will be6:00 PM Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at the Tracy Stallings Community Center. This is the first meeting presided by President Cathy Farley.
The Tracy Stallings Community Center
First Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Officers, Directors, Committee Chairs, and New Members should attend to qualify for the permanent badge.
The club went to great lengths to insure that Jim Carter, who is traveling in Europe, would not be omitted from group photos. The causal observer might find an occasional "man on a stick" photobombing.
Club President Terry Langley presented to Club V.P. Clint Backstrom the Fred Richards Outstanding Service Award on Friday, September 20, 2019 in the UWG Hubbard Dining Room.
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Clint Backstrom receives the Fred Richards Outstanding Service Award
Michelle Morgan, newly elected chairman of the Carroll County Commission, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club in the Hubbard Dining Room in the Z6 Food Service Building at the State University of West Georgia. She presented a Carroll County Umbrella, symbolic of the unity of the County.
Please notify neil_weathington@bellsouth of any errors or omissions. This report is pulled from the ClubRunner database, which is very incomplete in terms of birthdays and anniversaries. In past years, Dr. Claxton kept a separate list for milestones. Thanks !
Jeff Bell spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, August 30, 2019 at UWG's Z6 Dining Hall. Jeff updated on the progress of the Truth in Nature project, which leads fatherless boys in experiences of camping, hunting, fishing, and basic survival in the great outdoors.
I was humbled and honored to receive the Henry Heinz medallion at the District Convention, but even more so because it was awarded by my own club. It is my honor to serve our club at the District level, as I have done for a number of years, as chair of the District Showcase and as a trustee on the District Foundation Board. As I am now in the rotation as president elect of the Foundation Board, it will continue to be my honor to serve and represent our amazing club at the District level. I will do my utmost to fulfill the trust which has been placed in me and I hope I will make you all proud.
From the bottom of my heart I thank you and appreciate you.
Georgia Carter was surprised when presented the Henry C. Heinz Award by her Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Saturday night at the Governor's Banquet. Georgia has just completed her three year term as Trustee in the Georgia District Kiwanis Foundation, and has been selected to enter rotation as President-Elect of the Foundation. The Heinz Award is the most appropriate way to honor her service for the Georgia District Kiwanis Foundation, as the money directly supports the Foundation.
Photo: Charles Staples, Foundation President;
Georgia Carter, Foundation President-Elect and Heinz Recipient;
and Richard Dixon, Past Governor presenting the Heinz.
The students in UWG Circle K have worked in concession stands and received a check from the Carrollton Kiwanis Foundation on August 16, 2019 in appreciation of their efforts.
Marty Smith has recently been appointed by Governor Brian Kemp to serve as Georgia's Property Officer. He spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, July 26, 2019 in the Hubbard Dining Room and told of the "on the job training" (O.J.T.) ; so far.
Kathy Knowles, of the Heard County Community Partnership, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on July 19, 2019. The meeting was held in the lower level of Z6.
Photo: Kathy Knowles and Terry Langley
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Kathy Knowles - Heard County Community Partnership
Fred and Anne came up to Asheville,NC this weekend and passed by a KIWANIS thrift store today in a nearby town. We stopped in of course, and learned that the group brought in $100,000 in 2018 that went to kids in the area. Their secret: virtually all employees are volunteers, including community folks who are not Kiwanians, because the group does so much good for children in the area.
Jamie Cramer, Statewide Coordinator for the Georgia Department of Human Services, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, June 28, 2019 at Sunset Hills Country Club.
Dr. Chapman Rackaway, Professor and Chair of the UWG Political Science Department, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, June 24, 2019 at Sunset Hills Country Club.
Photo: Dr. Chapman Rackaway and Kiwanis President Terry Langley
The Kiwanis Club welcomed officers from the Sheriff's Department Adams East and Jackson Lawrence, who provided the program on fraud investigation and prevention.
The Carrollton Kiwanis Club will meet at Sunset Hills Country Club for lunch during the three last Fridays in June:
June 14, June 21, and June 28.
There will not be a meeting on July 5. Enjoy the Independence Day Holiday!
Country Club pricing has forced the Kiwanis Board of Officers and Directors to seek other venues, and starting in July; on Friday, July 12, 2019, the Kiwanis Club will meet for lunch on Fridays in the Hubbard Dining Room in the Z6 Food Services Building. The procedure will be to sign in at the second floor entrance , which may be accessed by stairs or elevator. Members are invited to select food from the many choices, and make their way to the Hubbard Dining Room in the rear of the building. Announcement will be made through e-mail whenever a room or venue change will need to happen.
Parking.
The Z6 parking lot has the closest row of spaces marked for visitors.
Spaces for handicapped are just behind the building on the left.
Cynthia Langley spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, June 7, 2019 at Sunset Hills Country Club. The local organization previously called and associated with national "Communities in Schools" is now locally organized under a new name "Partners Advancing Student Success" (PASS). The Carrollton Kiwanis Foundation presented a $ 1,500 check to Partners Advancing Student Success.
Dr. Fred Richards served as emcee for the Pageant at Pine Knoll on Thursday, May 16, 2019.
Photo: (seated, l to r) Cindy Kirby (1st Runner-Up), crowned Queen Lura Lander, and Mickie Thames (2nd Runner-up). Standing: Jim Carter, Amy George, Luke Lipham, Fred Richards, Blair Lipham, Neil Weathington, Tracy Derrick, and Sherron Herron.
Neil Weathington, Chair of the Kiwanis Art and Music Showcase, and Dr. Bob Pinckney, Carroll County School Board Member and Kiwanis Past Lieutenant Governor were invited to honor senior Christian Mitchell for being awarded the $ 2,500 scholarship from the Georgia Kiwanis District Foundation. Christian's painting won first place and $ 500 in Carrollton's Art and Music Showcase, and advanced to Lee County where he won second place in the juried District art show .
A memorial Service for Robert "Bob" Claxton will be held at 3 PM on Saturday, May 18, at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church in Carrollton.
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It is with sadness that we report the death of Dr. Robert "Bob" Claxton. He died Wednesday night, March 13, 2019. The body was cremated and the remains will be taken to New York by his nephew. A memorial service will be held in Carrollton, Georigia within the next few months.
photo: Dr. Robert "Bob" Claxton was inducted into the Hixson Fellowship in September of 2012. He is author of The History of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club.
In Memory - Dr. Robert "Bob" Claxton (1942 - 2019)
Jeremy Moore serves on the board of Keep Carroll Beautiful and presented the program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, May 17, 2019 at Sunset Hills Country Club.
The Carrollton Kiwanis Club wasresponsible for cooking hamburgers for the Senior Citizens at the annual "Spring Fling" a the East Carrollton Recreation Center on Thursday, May 2, 2019.
Jennifer Shunn spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, April 26, 2019 at Sunset Hills Country Club. She is the Executive Director for West Georgia Habitat for Humanity.
I would like to thank you for your support with the First 2019 Georgia Kiwanis Student Leadership Retreat Covington, Ga. The experience was Phenomenal!
In just a few days our Pilot 1-DAY event will be kicking off. This event, especially open to students in and around the surrounding the Sharpsburg, Ga community; (As a matter of convenience and being considerate of commuters).
High School Seniors that wish to receive a Leadership Certification before their 2019 high school graduation should register for this event by close of business, Thursday, April 11, 2019
Two months notice/Two days notice: I believe in Kiwanis!
Many students are on Spring Break, so they are available to conclude their Spring Staycation with a 1-Day leadership training event with acertification.
The Georgia District Kiwanis continues to make waves and strives to make leaders with another Georgia District Kiwanis Student Leadership
1-DAY Retreat Pilot Program.
The One Day event will be held THIS Saturday, April 13. 2019
Central Christian School
3613 Hwy 34 East
Sharpsburg, GA.
9 a.m.. - 5 p.m..
$25 per student (14-19) years old currently registered in an ANY academic environment.
***Print, sign and bring all documents to REGISTRATION with the exception of the Principal's Letter.
This event is open to ALLLLLLL divisions. Division 3 is the Pilot location.
There is still space available, however, registration will close soon.
Kids still need Kiwanis.....to make them aware of Kiwanis events! Kids still need Kiwanis' moral and spiritual support. Call a school; call a friend.
Family, beginning the year 2019, the Georgia District Kiwanis is initiating with BOLDNESS & Accountability the training up of children in the way that they should go; in order to become LEADERS. That means "NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND. (Hilary Clinton)
No Excuses, just Positive Results for our children. Keeping our pledge is keeping our promise!
Have an AWESOME day on purpose!
I love being a Kiwanian! I know that you do too!!!
Marilyn Hubbard presented a program on the Quilt Museum to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday April 5, at Sunset Hills Country Club. Marilyn's father is Ellis Merrell, a charter member of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club. In memory of her father, she wore his Hixson Medalion and Kiwanis pin.
Here is some information about Inter-Clubs scheduled for the month of April:
Carrollton Golden-K, Wednesday, April 17, 9 am, Carrollton Presbyterian Church.
Please let me know if you can attend.
Also, our 2019 Division Rally will be held in Rockmart on Friday, April 19 at 7 pm. Attending this Rally also counts as an Inter-Club visit. Please let Jenny know if you will be attending the Division Rally.
Officer Michael McDowell and Sgt. Daniel Cole presented the program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, March 15, 2019 at Sunset Hills Country Club. The men keep the Greenbelt safe and patrol the city streets, and establish relationships with the citizens of Carrollton.
photo: Sgt. Cole, Officer McDowell, and Sheriff Langley
Ruth Holder, Director of the local Boys and Girls Clubs , presented the program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, March 10, 2019 at Sunset Hills Country Club . The Carroll County Boys and Girls Clubs are not now meeting at the facility on Highway 113 recently vacated by Southern Hills Christian Church.
Photo: Ruth Holder and Cathy Farley, Kiwanis President-Elect.
On Friday, March 1, 2019, members of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club will "Blitz" all Elementary Schools in the area and read to selected groups of students. This reading celebrates the birthday of Theodor Geisel; A.K.A. Dr. Seuss.
Thanks to all the vulunteers who dedicate their time for children.
Kiwanis Governor Debbie Brilling visited Carrollton on Friday, February 22, 2019. She and the International Trustee for Georgia, Charles Gugliuzza, have been making visits all around the state.
photo: Carrollton Kiwanis President Terry Langley, Governor Debbie Brilling, Lt. Governor Jerri Purdy (from Rockmart), and Trustee Charles Gugliuzza.
The Carrollton Kiwanis Club was fortunate to host the Kiwanis International Trustee from Georgia on Friday, February 15, 2019 at Sunset Hills Country Club in Carrollton, Georgia.
Mrs. Baranko is scheduled to serve three years as Trustee before we start the rumor that she should advance to Kiwanis International President.
photo (l to r) Katrina Baranko from Albany Georgia, and Clint Backstrom, Carrollton VP for Programs.
Georgia Carter provided the program for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, January 18, 2019 at Sunset Hills Country Club. Georgia is serving her third term which expires on September 30, 2019 as Trustee on the Georgia District Foundation Board.
Kiwanis President Terry Langley presents the coveted Kiwanis mug to District Foundation Trustee Georgia Carter.
Delivering the gift cards to Central and Carrollton High Schools.
In total, the club raised $1360 (!) this year to purchase small-denomination gift cards to restaurants (Subway, Chick-fil-A, etc.) to donate to local schoolchildren who may be experiencing food insecurity over the winter holiday break. The principals are working with school counselors and social workers to distribute the donations to those most in need this season.
Brandy Shirey presented the program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, December 7, 2018 at Sunset Hills Country Club. Ms. Shirey is the Executive Director of Carroll County CASA. (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children)
photo: Brandy Shirey (CASA) and Clint Backstrom, Kiwanis Vice-President
Sam Newsome inducted as a new member of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, November 30, 2018. He is sponsored by David Mecklin. Both are attorneys with Tisinger Vance in Carrollton. Paul McDaniel conducted the swearing-in.
photo: David Mecklin, Sam Newsome, and Paul McDaniel.
Harry Nelson presented the program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, November 30, 2018 at Sunset Hills Country Club. He and his wife Becky are local leaders of the West Georgia Autism Foundation.
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 theLittle 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.
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
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
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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
The great outdoors: hunting, fishing, camping, etc...
Jeff Bell, Director of Leadership Development atTruth 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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
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
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Rev. April McGlothin - United Methodist Children's Home
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 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.
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.
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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
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
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
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 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".
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.
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.
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
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
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
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 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.
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.
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: 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....
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.
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.
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
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 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.
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.
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
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
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)
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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 .
Peter Maierhofer - Carrollton Parks and Recreation
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.
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!
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.
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.
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"
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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
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.
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, President of West Georgia Technical College, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, August 11, 2017 at Sunset Hills Country Club.
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 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.
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
Daniel Jackson - Carroll County Chamber of Commerce
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,
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.
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
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
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 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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 !)
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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
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 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 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
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.
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
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
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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Sheriff's Office Sponsors Kiwanis Youth Football Bowl
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.
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.
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.
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.
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,
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.
I’m proud to share with you that I will be running the Marine Corps Marathon October 30th, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 visited the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, July 15, 2016 to receive a donation for Communities in Schools from the Kiwanis Foundation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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" .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 !
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Susannah Lassetter and Elisabeth Coggins visited the Carrollton Kiwanis Club to receive a check from the Kiwanis Foundation for the local 4-H organization.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.)
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
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.
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.
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.
Matthew Clay, Executive Director of the University of West Georgia Athletic Foundation, reported to his Kiwanis Club the recent progress of the Foundation.
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.
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.
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.
Membership Chair Linda Robles conducted a new member orientation during the Circle K Spirit Night at American Pie Restaurant on Thursday, April 9, 2015.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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..
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
Feel the love! Share your love of reading and children during February!
It is time to sign up for ourFebruary 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
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 ?)
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.
Amy Velasquez provided the program for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, December 12, 2014. She is an attorney specializing in immigration, and she gave a talk reviewing immigration laws and issues surrounding the recent Presidential executive actions on immigration....
Dr. Hank Huckaby, Chancellor of the University System of Georgia, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, December 5, 2014 at Sunset Hills Country Club.
As you're doing your Christmas shopping, please take thought into helping a local family in the Temple school area with three boys identified by the school counselor that have a need in our community. Our club is going to sponsor these children for Christmas. We'll be collecting items for them between now and our Children's Program with Santa on December 19th. Bring the items any Friday to Jay Willis or donations will also be accepted and the club will use them to purchase the items on the boys' wish list.
Jane Marrero, The First lady of The University of West Georgia, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club at Sunset Hills Country Club on Friday, November 14, 2014. She gave a life history of how she became a professional opera singer.
Chuck Wade spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on November 7, 2014. Wade is the Executive Director and CEO of The Council on Alcohol and Drugs.
Fighting the war against drug use from the supply side seems like a losing battle. The Council on Alcohol and Drugs endorses fighting the war on the demand side through education and support.
Four members of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club attended the Founder's Day Celebration of the Metro Atlanta Kiwanis Club on Monday, October 27. Carrollton President Will Ozier, District Governor-Elect Richard Dixon, Past Lt. Governor Div 12 Derick Newton, and Past Carrollton President Neil Weathington.
The Carrollton Kiwanis Club sponsored the Metro Atlanta Club into existence in 1979.
The trio of David Milford, Johnny Wright, and Randy Garrett entertained the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, October 24, 2014 at Sunset Hills Country Club.
Ann McCleary presented the program for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, October 17, 2014. Dr. McCleary is the Director of the UWG Center for Public History.
Georgia Senator Mike Dugan spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, August 8, 2014 at Sunset Hills Country Club. He answered questions about bills before the Senate in the last legislative session.
The Carrollton Kiwanis Foundation presented a check to Eddie Duffey in appreciation for the use of the football stadium for the Kiwanis Youth Football Bowl.
Rachel Robinson presented a program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club at Sunset Hills Country Club on Friday August 1, 2014 on "not for credit" courses offered at UWG from the Continuing Education Department.
Young Professional Kristin Curylo and husband Dave welcomed their new baby, Margaret 'Maggie' Curylo, born on Dec. 8. She joins brother Charlie to celebrate her first Christmas. Congratulations!
The Oaks had senior beauty pageant on Thursday September 27 . Fred Richards served as Master of Ceremonies. Luke Lipham, Harris Johnson and Jim Carter escorted our contestants. Luke brother Mark Lipham served as one of the judges, and Luke's daughter, Blair, watched the proceedings and encouraged Fred.
The Carrollton Club was represented by your President Susan Duncan and Richard Dixon(Past Lt Gov) in New Orleans,La.Meetings were held at The Convention Center starting on Thursday.Opening Ceremony looked like Mardi Gras with marching bands,motorcycles,ect.a. Special emphasis was put on The Eliminate Project throughout the convention with a walk for 1mile near Riverwalk on Friday morning.Major news at the convention were the election of Tom DeJulio of Bronxville,New York as the incoming President of Kiwanis.John Button was elected as incoming VP and will be President in 2014-2015.
The proposed dues increase of $15 per member per year was tabled for another year so no increase this year.
The Ga District was well represented at the convention and the District Dinner was held in an outside venue with tent(100 degree heat and 75% humidity)-at 6pm on Thursday evening.
A good time was had by all
Congratulations to our Club for once again being a Distinguished Club according to Kiwanis International and the Georgia District. For 6 straight years under current secretary Jenny Ingram and past presidents(Greg Davis,Richard Dixon,Mike Renfrow,Randy Miller,Derick Newton and Neil Weathington) our club has been recognized as one of the best in the state.
Our Divison 20 had 5 clubs(out of 9) with Distinguished honors including Rome,Rockmart,Douglas County,Fairfield, and Carrollton.We were one of 7 Divisons out of 25 to be recognized as Distinguished(with a Distinguished Lt Gov).
Criteria for this honor includes membership growth,charitable contributions,service to youth,interclubs,attending District conventions,ect.
Rev. Michele Kuhlman presents birthday boy Frank Fidler a specially giftwrapped LSU hat in celebration of his 90th birthday and 54 years Kiwanis perfect attendance.
(1) Perfect attendance for at least 6 months. (2) Sponsor a new Kiwanis member since 10-1-11 (3) Participate on a club committee (4) Attend at least 2 inter club meetings since 10-1-11 (5) Be in good standing (dues are paid)
Central Principal Dana Harman welcomes football coach Grant Chestnut and Carroll County School Superintendent Scott Cowart to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club. Coach Chestnut spoke to the Kiwanis Club on the excitement and challenges of coaching the Central Lion's football team.
E911 director Tim Padgett was guest speaker at the Friday, July 15 Carrollton Kiwanis meeting. Padgett, who has been with E911 for 11 years and the county 29 years, reminded the crowd that emergency management used to be called "Civil Defense" with the catch phrase of "duck and cover". But, today, E911 gears towards "all hazard preparedness". And emergency management is just that: preparing for all types of hazards or emergencies and then managing the event.
Jean Stanford was crowned queen in the 2011 Ms. Horizon Horizon Bay Pageant. Ruth Decarlo was named first runner-up and Mildred Harris was named second runner-up. Ina Faye Archer was presented a dozen red roses when named Ms. Congeniality. The Carrollton Kiwanis Club provided escorts and Dr. Fred Richards served as Master of Ceremonies.
Photo: (front, left to right) Ruth DeCarlo, Jean Stanford, Ina Faye Archer, Mildred Harris. (Kiwanis: left to right) Jim Carter, Neil Weathington, Harris Johnson, Luke Lipham, Blair Lipham, and Fred Richards.
An invitation was sent via e-mail to members of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Monday, January 19, 2026, to register for the meeting on February 6.
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With just 10 cards remaining, Georgia Carter retires the queen of diamonds. The pot has climbed to $2,432. Nine cards are left for next week’s drawing.
Simon Warren - Simon is in the fourth grade at Cartersville Elementary School. He plays on the golf team and represents the school at math competitions through a program called "Math Flex". Friday was his day to shadow Papa at the bank.
Douglas Salter (reporter) and Tucker Cole (sports editor) at Times-Georgian.
On Second Tuesday in January.
Ricky Hancock, NW Exterminating.
Shawn Devaney, Carroll Superior Law Clerk, graduated from GSU Law School.
Blakely Thomas (guest of Joe Tarshis) and parents Kurt and Tasha Thomas, Paralegals at Duke and Heath.
Mary Lois Griffis, Freshman Cheerleader and University Fellow on President's List at Samford University; daughter of Jared Griffis.
Anna Scudder, Senior Reporter with Times-Georgian,
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Brian Hager - Brian and his wife Wendy own Crager Hager Farm in Carroll County;
Blair Lipham - Blair enjoyed lunch with her dad.
Once again, our master mechanic, Kenny Duke, retires a card. 
My Fellow Kiwanians.
Master Kiwanis concessionaire, Dr. Bob Myers, retired yet another card.
Richard Hancock,
Kelli Horner - Guest of Shane Whatley and
Mark Woelzlein - Lt. Governor from Augusta, Ga
Tommy Amoroso, Athletic Director at Oak Mountain Academy, has a chance at the joker,
Layla Deese, Sophomore
Cope and Anya Ozier - 
Mark Woelzlein - (pronounced "wells-line" ) Mark is Lt. Governor for Division 6 (Augusta)
Introducing the newest member of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club: Taylor Grisham.
Our Kiwanis 5K champion runner, David Harris, retired another card. 18 cards remain. 
His topic, "Once Significant Places," shares his passion and expertise in communicating people, places, and time through revealing the character of a property. Mr. Parker studies Indian trails indigenous to the West Georgia area, develops intricate mapping documentation, and translates into beautiful works of art including land line lots, historical photographs, floral and fawn, and more. An engaging conversational session followed his captivating presentation.
UWG CKI - Kim, Club Secretary; KP, President; and Lex, new member.
Lt. Governor Kwazi Hudson (VR-Temple) conducted the installation of Officers and Directors.
Past Georgia District Governor (2020-21) , and candidate for Counselor of Kiwanis International; George Elkins.
Our new president, Joey Key, retires another card.
Joey Key draws for the Joker ?
Fran Robinson - Spouse of Lacey Robinson
Merrill Folsom - Returning Member
Interclub from the Metro Atlanta Club - John and Harriett Holley; (H1 & H2).
Charlotte Vanacore and Grace Miller - Carrollton Golden-K
Susan Ingle - Susan visited to hear the presentation on "Escape from Hidden Valley."
Merrill Folsom - 
Karsten Friske - 
Derrick Farley - 
Rick Prince - 
Shana Anderson - Executive Director of Circles of West Georgia and guest of Derick Newton. Announcing: There will be an open house on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 2:30 to 5:00 PM. at First Baptist Church ; 102 Dixie St. Carrollton.
Blair Lipham - Our celebrity: She just returned from five weeks in Italy; singing opera. Blair just graduated in May with a Masters Degreee from Georgia State.
Meyvin Pritchett - Six years old and attends first grade in Cobb County. Mayvin loves ice cream, pizza, gymnastics, and the beach.
Milo McDaniel - Milo is three years old and loves the color pink and riding his bike.
Charlotte Vanacore - Margaret brought an Interclub from Golden K; Charlotte and Grace Miller.
Demarcus Copeland - M-Pack
Kermit and Friends
Darrell Parsons and Steve Thomas - The drivers for Impact West Georgia attended to support Kathy's program.
Interclub from Dalton, Georgia
Terry & Lucy Phelps - members of the Dalton Kiwanis Club
Jeff McClendon - son, and personal chauffer for Ernest McClendon
Douglas Salter - Times-Georgian Reporter
July Birthdays
Karsten Friske - Karsten says that his last name is pronounced "Friskee". He is the Director of Development at UWG.
Tommy Freeman - Nancy Dixon's sister. She and husband Robert have a son names Maxwell and five grandchildren. Tommy is a Registered Ultrasound Tech at Tanner, and Richard invited her to enjoy lunch with Kiwanis Club.
Douglas Salter - Reporter for Times-Georgian
Sofia Watson - Sofia is the guest of Margaret Miller. Sofia is originally from the country of Peru, and now lives in Villa Rica, Georgia, and works for the American Solutions in marketing and business growth and development. She is interested in membership.
Jack Whitman - It was great that Jack Whitman could attend today, visiting from a great city in the East .
Chris Aanstoos - Retired Psychology Professor from UWG. Chis wants to be involved in a civic organization.
Tucker Cole and Douglas Salter - Reporters from the Times-Georgian
Clint Backstrom draws for the Joker.
George Kelly - George has submitted his membership application.
Meg Garrett - Meg just graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelors Degree in Journalism.
Opal Backstrom - Opal is three years old and enjoyed lunch with father Clint and grandfather Mitch.
Dr. Karen L. Owen - Dean of University College and Honors College, Associate Professor, and Director of the Thomas B. Murphy Center. 
Bill Nigut - Three months into retirement from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and after covering politics for five decades. He is now teaching at Emory Continuing Education Program.
Mark Woelzlein - retired US Army, a former member of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club, now living in Augusta and is the immediate-Past-Lieutenant Governor of Division Six.
Zola Thurman - wife of today's guest speaker.
Fran Robinson - wife of Lacey Robinson
George Kelley - A prospective member, is a former Kiwanian from Lakeland, Florida.
Carol Ferling - The spouse of today's guest speaker. Mrs. Ferling worked in the Financial Aid Office of UWG.
Charles and Marla Turpin with daughter Annabelle - Proud parents: Charles is owner of T&T Casework, a commercial cabinet shop in Douglasville, and Marla is the Principal of Central Elementary School.
Aubrey Turpin - Rising eighth grader at Central Middle School and plays volleyball, basketball, and lacrosse.
We are grateful to have Central Elementary School Principal Marla Turpin and Club member Jared Griffis present today as representatives of the Central Schools Cluster.
Dwight Taylor - Lacey invited his neighbor, a business analyst for TK Elevator.
George Kelly - A degree in Mechanical Engineering prepared George for position as VP of Facilities and Planning at Meharry Medical College in Nashville. George is a former member of the Citrus Center Kiwanis in Lakeland, Florida.
Crystal Cox and Jean Hudson - Girl Scout Leaders - Troup 22363
Katie Dugan Barrett - Mike Dugan's niece enjoyed the lunch and program on Real Theatre with her uncle . Katie is married to husband Shane and they reside in the house formerly occupied by grandparents Dave and Sara Dugan. She is an engineering consultant for local utilities.
Bob Abdich - President of the Fairfield Kiwanis Club
Beth Graf -
Michael Ock -
John Sammon
Rick Prince
Maury Liebowitz-
The Kiwanis Club of Carrollton met on April 4 2025, at the University of West Georgia Hubbard Dining Room in West Commons. Our club had the pleasure of hosting Michelle Morgan, Carroll County Commission Chair. Ms. Morgan provided an engaging and interesting brief history of Carroll County as the county reaches its milestone 200th year in 2026. The program also highlighted the impressive growth and care for our community parks (reaching an estimated 2,700 total acres) and preserved land areas, particularly surrounding the Chattahoochee River. Various activities will be held beginning in the fall of 2026 to culminate with the December 11, 2026 formation date of Carroll County. The informative program concluded with valuable time to engage with Ms. Morgan in a question and answer format. 
Zachary Besso - US Air Force vet. Zachary has four daughters.
Taylor Grisham - As newest Chamber employee, she came as a guest of Caroline Cetrulo. Taylor is the daughter of Billy and Leanne Green of Billy Bobs BBQ fame, and is married to Gavin Grisham, son Burt Grisham, who is son of Charlie Grisham.
Rick and Betsy Prince - The parents of the guest speaker. Rick is retired from financial planning with Northwestern Mutual . He races Lacey Robinson for thousands of miles around Carrollton. Betsy, the mother of three daughters: Kimberly, Elizabeth, and Katherine, is also a licensed professional counselor for over thirty years, and is still working part time, in the same building now owned by Anne Richards.
Shana Anderson - Representing Circles of West Georgia, She has lived in Carroll County for 24 years and is a mother of four with two grands.
Julie Good - Married to Tom Good, Julie is retired, and is a former bookkeeper at Central High School for 34 years. Julie is a guest of Nancy Dixon.
Tracy McDaniel - Former Kiwanian and today's guest of Jim Collins. Tracy is financial advisor at Edward Jones and co-founder of "Chase the Victory. He is a UWG football alumni.
Katie Williams - Dale's wonderful daughter-in-law. She and Brandon have two children: Reece and Mallory. Katie is currently serving on her third term on the City School Board and is director of operation s for the law office of John B. Jackson.
Beth Graf - Beth enjoyed lunch with husband of almost 46 years; Robert. She is a retired nurse with a Masters degree in Psychology, a singer for fun, and member of St. Margaret's Episcopal Church. 
Charity Aaron - Currently works as Director of Partnerships and Communication for Carroll County Schools System. She has served as a marketing officer and volunteer for nearly thirty years. Charity loves to garden and is an Alabama fan. "Roll Tide !"
Laurie Fleck - Director of Public Relations for Carrollton City Schools, having served in the current roll for eight years. Laurie is a native of Carroll County and loves to share the great things happening in our city school system and build relations with community partners, like Kiwanis. Not an Alabama fan; "sting 'em".
Meet the Press: Tucker Cole and Douglas Slater
Chuck Barnwell - Carroll County Fire Chief. Chuck was born in 1991 and is from Villa Rica. A huge Atlanta Falcons fan and loves tailgating and cooking on his smoker.
Scott Hembree - Owner of Peddle Recycling; West GA's only recycling pickup service. He and wife of twenty-five hears have seven children.
David Caswell - Specializes in wildlife services and is special needs assistant at West Ridge Church. David is originally from Smyrna and lives on a farm in Carroll County.
David Warren - Former Central High Band Director - now lives in Augusta with wife Allison, who attends Dental College of Georgia. David now represents Southeastern Sales for Fred J Miller ; band uniform manufacturer.
Anne Richards - attended today for book dedication in memory of Fred Richards.
Tucker Cole - reporter for Times-Georgian 
Mark Herring was presented the Governor's Leadership Medalion.
Stephanie Stuckey, author, attorney, and former Legislator in the Georgia House of Representatives, will be guest lunch speaker for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club at noon on Friday, March 7, 2025 in UWG's Hubbard Dining Room. 
She has purchased Stuckey's Corporation, the famous enterprise begun by her grandfather, where she now serves as CEO.
Judge Tom Parmer, Juvenile Court Judge in the West Georgia Juvenile Circuit. Tom and his wife Linda have two children: Sam and Lilly , who are both in graduate school.
Zachery Besso - moved to Douglas County in June 2023. He is a former teacher and disabled Veteran from the U.S. Air Force, also mentions that he is a good cook.
Bryce McNiel - a seventh grader who plays trombone in the band and is a member of the Beta Club.
Barbara Hart - volunteers with the SPARK program as a University of West Georgia undergraduate Special Ed major from LaGrange, Georgia. She is a former piano teacher and was Queen of the Christmas Festival at Callaway Gardens.
Sung Park - is from Korea and raised in Cambodia. He Dr. Peterson's graduate assistant. He is working towards a Master's Degree in Psychology at UWG and is applying for PhD studies.
Dr. Tee Reeve - Tee and Dana have four children, one of which is the third generation Tanner surgeon Dr. Rhett Reeve. Dr. Tee Reeve is the guest of Johnny Tanner and visited to support Tanner surgeon Dr. Lattouf. 
Interclub from Bowdon Kiwanis: (L to R) Dave Smith, retired Naval Intelligence Officer, now happy cattle farmer; Michael Ock, Carroll County Elections Supervisor; and Jill Adams, secretary of the Bowdon Kiwanis Club.
Opal Backstrom - soon to be three years old, she loves to read books, and getting letters in the mail from pappa Mitch.
Kelly Cusick - The Director of Development for Tanner Health Foundation.
Maria Bartlett - the Chair of the Oak Mountain Academy Board of Trustees.
Amanda Teyeb - Director of Admissions and Marketing for Oak Mountain Academy
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February Birthdays 2025
Dr. Kimberly Prince Korobov is a licensed professional counselor in private practice here in Carrollton Ga. She actually practices in Fred Richard's office on Tanner Street. You may recognize her if you attended his celebraton of life - she officiated the event. 
Josh Williams - Josh is a guest of Bo Bass. Josh and Amy have two children: Marlee 21, and Cole 16. Josh has submitted his membership application.
Margaret and family/friends arrived in Arusha and hiked from 8/12-20/2024 with temperatures ranging from 85 to 5 degrees along the way. On the final trek, the group walked throughout the night to arrive at the summit (elevation of 20,000 above sea level) to greet the sunrise at the peak of the world, after looking down on clouds along the way. Thank you, Mama Simba, for sharing your amazing adventure. And the icing on the cake was Margaret's Mother in attendance to applaud her daughter!
The second deck of cards is hardly used, and Joey Key fails to find the joker.
Catherine Tanner - enjoyed lunch with her dad. She is a Georgia College & State University graduate; a double major in mass communication and rhetoric, who now works for NASCAR at the Talladega Speedway.
Shane Whaley - Shane was our speaker three meetings ago. (
Blair Lipham - Blair enjoyed lunch with her dad. Probably not the first time having to sing for her meal, she was called up and used the operatic voice to sing "happy birthday" .
Anna Scudder/ Times Georgian Reporter
Kiwanis Governor-Elect, Barry Gardner
Guest of Joe Bell, former first lady of Kiwanis - his wife Patricia.
Guest of Johnny Tanner, former first lady of Kiwanis, Allison Tanner. Allison is originally from Billings Montana, and she taught Johnny to fish and hunt. Mother of three.
Dr. Jacob Wells - guest of Patrick Yuran - Dean of the OMA Upper School.
Steve Lee - guest of Jim Collins - A member of the CHS class of 1966 - Worked worldwide in theme park management.
Diane Nivens - A software trainer and account manager at Tanner, Diane first moved to Carrollton to work at Greenway. She is chair of funding at St. Margaret's and a board member of West Georgia Impact.
Josh Williams - Josh is a guest of Bo Bass. Josh and Amy have two children: Marlee 21, and Cole 16.
Good Evening Kiwanians,
Clint Backstrom and Jenny Ingram are accepting cash donations, you can have an amount added to your quarterly dues bill or bring actual small denomination food gift cards. We have partnered with Chick-fil-a for several years to stretch our member donations. Please consider a donation now through December 6th. We will need to purchase the gift cards in time to be delivered to the schools in December.
Veterans Day Open House
Anna Scudder - Times-Georgian Reporter
KP - UWG Circle K student 
Jim Collins - Forty-Eight years 
Dr. Ernest McClendon - Forty-Five years Legion of Honor
Jean Conley - Jean Conley visited Kiwanis to witness husband Mike's induction into the Carrollton Kiwanis Club, and to enjoy lunch with Mike with the Kiwanis Club at West Commons on Friday, October 18, 2024. Jean is a registered nurse at Piedmont Healthcare. She and Mike have been married for 28 years and have three college age children: Megan, Michael and Lauren; two girls at UWG and son at KSU.
Julia Ingram - Julia is the daughter of Jenny Ingram and the granddaughter of Randy Miller. She is a Junior at Carrollton High School and volunteers with the Carroll County Humane Society. She works with Dr Jason Harden’s Carroll County Animal Hospital Veterinary Service, and at home enjoys two Scottish terriers named Dallas and Wilson.
Kiwanis Lieutenant Governor Mitch Clifton conducted the induction ceremony of new officers; Mark Herring ascended to the role of President, Joey Key to President-Elect, and Shane Davis (not available for photo) to Vice-President.
Pam Herring - Jenny Ingram invited Pam Herring to witness husband Mark's presidential induction.
Kay Herring - Jenny Ingram invited former co-worker Kay Herring; Mark's sister-in-law.
Angie McDaniel and Milo - Angie is Counselor at Temple High School and Key Club Advisor. Milo loves Mickey Mouse, hiding, and his birthday suit.
Kiwanian of the Year 2023-2024
Henry Heinz Fellowship - Paul McDaniel
Board Member of the Year 2023-2024 
Caroline Cetrulo - Member Engagement and Retention Manager at Carroll County Chamber of Commerce. Caroline and her husband have been married for fifteen years and have two children, twelve and seven years old. Originally from Washington D.C., she has lived in the West Georgia area for seventeen years.
Cliff Perkins - Born and raised in Mr. Zion and Carrollton. He is retiring from law practice that he shared with his father; C.C. Perkins, and sister Ann-Margaret Perkins, and son Jason. Blessed with three children: Jason, Derek, and Crystal, and thee delightful grandchildren: Alex, Chloe, and Samantha.
Clay Robinson - Son of Lacey and Fran Robinson. Clay is President of Garrett and Robinson Investment Management and Wealth Planning, and is a board member of the Apalachicola Riverkeepers, and enjoys hunting, fishing, and shooting sporting clays. He has two daughters: Addie and Lilly; both graduates of Carrollton High School.
Alyson Stober - Alyson is a member of the Friends of the McIntosh Reserve and lives in Lowell Georgia.
Laura-Gayle McCord - Retired from owning and administration of Oak Grove Montessori School. She is a member of the Friends of the McIntosh Reserve and lives in Bowdon Georgia.
KP - A Junior at UWG and currently Vice-President at UWG Circle K International.
Michele Mahaney - Carroll County Fire Rescue Administrative Specialist attended with the guest speaker - Fire Chief Barnwell.
Braxton Priest - Braxton is Shane Davis' 26 year old nephew. He is from Villa Rica and is married to Sierra Priest. He is employed at Lee Fabricators where they produce among other things - Harley Davidson handlebars.
Dan Dixon, son of Richard and Nancy Dixon, visited on August 30, 2024. He and his wife Kylie have a daughter named Macie.
CKI: Justice Bell , Senior Psychology Major and CKI President
Michael Conley, retired 2017, two daughters at UWG. Married to Jean.
Bryce McNeil, guest of Jennifer. 13 years old, 7th grade Carrollton Middle School, Plays Trombone, Beta Club, and Performing Arts. Big help at all our Kiwanis Pancake Breakfasts.
Guest of Johnny Tanner, John and Jay Sutton, twins. John was a past Lt. Governor for Kiwanis in California, and now resides in Brunswick, Ga. Jay has been a pastor for 46 years and is currently the pastor at Trinity Baptist Church. He served as the chaplain for UWG for 12 years.
Scott Cowart - Carroll County School Superintendent - visited as guest of Jared Griffis to support Coach Brown - Joey Key asked Mr. Cowart for update on County Schools, until the invited speaker arrived.
Matt Huckeba - Matt has been long term Principal at Central Elementary and visited as a guest of Nancy Dixon. He is Director of Curriculum and Instruction; Teaching and Learning.
Douglas Salter - Reporter for the Times-Georgian and recent UWG graduate.
During 1979-80, when Bob Townley served as Lieutenant Governor, the Carrollton Kiwanis Club sponsored the charter of the Metro Atlanta Kiwanis Club. As a favor to our sponsored club, we are sharing this information to interested golfers:
Patsy Barr - 
Mitch Clifton, retired Computer Science Professor from UWG, presented a program on Artificial Intelligence in the Trojan Hall of Fame on July 19, 2024.
Matt Sever - Johnny Tanner invited Matt Sever, who serves on the sales force at Tanner Grocery. Matt and his wife Allie ( fourth grade teacher at Carrollton ), have two children; Maggie and Griffin.
Matt Skinner - Matt is the Sports Information Coordinator for the Carrollton City School System. He assisted Coach King with the slide show.
President-Elect Mark Herring presents a donation check to Kristin Limbaugh from the Carrollton Kiwanis Foundation to the Friends of the Neva Lomason Library.
Rev. Dr. Edward J. Landrum - Kathy Parsons invited Rev. Landrum; Pastor of Mighty Moore's Chapel UMC, and President of the Carrollton Ministerial Alliance. 
Betty Williams visited from the Fairfield Plantation Kiwanis Club, and took orders for bushels of peaches; the fundraiser for the Fairfield and Villa Rica clubs.
Special Speaker at Kiwanis Meeting - June 21, 2024 - Morganne Harper is a Special Education instructor at Carrollton High School as well as the head volleyball coach for CHS. She coached the CHS unified volleyball team that won gold at the 2024 Georgia Special Olympics.
Jacey Sabo - CHS Volunteer and Granddaughter of Jeremy Sabo - 
CHS Students - Tyler Sefara, Addie Gunnells, Micah Hardy, Bianna North
Braven and Gunner Davis: sons of Shane Davis. Braven is a rising senior at Carrollton and runs cross country and track. He wants to join the Army after college and join the ROTC program in college. On his info sheet for the announcer, Gunner says
Ketty Cusick – Ketty is a guest of Lacey Robinson. A graduate of UWG, she later worked in Administration for 15 years. She was the Associate Director of Admissions., then served as Director of Development for the UWG Foundation. Now, she is currently serving as the Director of Development for the UWG Foundation.
Sharon Hearnburg – Bill’s bride of 58 years. She is a retired administrator and teacher at Central High.
Carlie Whitman - Bowdon High School Key Club Scholarship Recipient
Grace Miller - Margaret Miller enjoyed lunch with her mother; Grace Miller, mother of three boys and two girls. Grace was married to Mark Miller and has been a member of the Carrollton Golden K Kiwanis Club for twenty-five years. She has served as club secretary for twenty years.
Fran Robison - Fran visited to support and hear Lacey's program. She and Lacey have been married for fifty-eight years. They have two sons: Clint and his son live in Alexandria Virginia, and Clay and his two daughters live in Carrollton.
Bill Hearnburg - Bill visited to hear the program presented by Lacey Robinson and Bob Graf. He is a member of the Rotary Club and has been retired from the Air Force for twenty-eight years. Bill will be the speaker for the meeting on June 14 at the American Legion Post 143.
Beth Graf - Bob and Beth have been married for forty-five years, and for the last forty years they have lived in Carrolltn. She is a retired counselor and nurse, and say that she is happy to suport this great club !
Paul Sims - Paul is the Senior Director of Sustainability at Southwire.
Anne Gibbons - Anne is the mother of Angie Gibbons McDaniel and mother-in-law of Paul MCDaniel. She lives in Rotanda West Florida, and is retired from Georgia Power and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Tennessee.
Carole Murphy - Carole is retired and living the dream. Born and raised in Carrollton and enjoys two grandchildren that keep her young.
Ty Sabo - Jeremy's grandson visited. Ty is a Carrollton High School sophomore; baseball outfielder (hit .538 in JV baseball season) , and football quarterback.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Tabernacle Baptist Church.
Jeanette Wheeler - Lacey Robinson brought the returning visitor, who just submitted her membership application.
James Weaver - Jami Bower brought returning visitor James Weaver.
Karen Van Blarcom - Karen is Director of Drug Court, with ten plus years experience in Criminal Justice and supervising and helping high risk offenders through recovery. She is from Marietta and is the mother of five children.
Meg Garrett - Meg is a guest of Mark Herring and is an intern with the Times-Georgian. She is a rising senior at Auburn University and has lived in Carrollton her whole life, being the duaghter of Ben and Kristi Garrett.
David Harris proved the memo that he had a good face for radio, and did an admirable job of announcing the three day meet at Maddox Musselwhite Track at Grisham Stadium for Class 7A and 5A plus Adaptive Events. He has announced every major track meet at Carrollton except two in 1970 and 1980, since the very first meet ever held at Carrollton High with the Carrollton Relays in April 1971.
May 3, 2024
Lacey Robinson introduced Jeanette Wheeler :
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James Weaver - Jami Bower invited James to enjoy the Kiwanis lunch and program. James has been a part of the UWG Dine West and is currently a Director in Auxiliary Services working on Special Projects to include coordinating all commencement ceremonies. James and his wife have resided in Carrollton for the past three and half years. James mentioned his admiration for Kiwanis during his catering experience and now has the flexibility to be involved to give back to the community
Service for the Kiwanis year begins October 1 and ends September 30.
Tom Ford - An Industrial Chemist,visited as a guest of Dr. Luke Lipham. He and his wife have been married for 55 years. He gets the College Award; having attended Troy, UAB, Mercer, and Auburn.
Cathy Myers Lawrence - Bob Myers enjoyed lunch with his daughter; Cathy, who attended school with today's guest speaker Margaret Miller. Cathy is a retired middle school teacher and librarian, and loves to camp, read, and do crafts. She is a bird watcher like her dad.
Dr. Edward Landrum - Kathy Parsons invited Dr. Landrum, Pastor of the Mighty Moore's Chapel and President of the Carrollton Ministerial Alliance. He is Chair of the loace NAACP Religioius Affairs. He is father of seven children and three grandchildren.
James Weaver - Jami Bower invited James to enjoy the Kiwanis lunch and program. James has been a part of the UWG Dine West and is currently a Director in Auxiliary Services working on Special Projects to include coordinating all commencement ceremonies. James and his wife have resided in Carrollton for the past three and half years. James mentioned his admiration for Kiwanis during his catering experience and now has the flexibility to be involved to give back to the community.
Joy Ginther - Joe Tarshis invited guest Joy Ginther, currently the Director of Advising at UWG. She is pursuing a Doctoral Degree at UGA. He and her husband Ben have been married for 13 years and have thee children, and she like so to run and ride bicycles.
Gunner Hamilton Davis attended with his dad; Shane Davis. Gunner is a fourth grader at Carrollton Upper Elementary School and is quite the outdoorsman.
JeNeen Walton - JeNeen is the mom of Caleb Walton, who finished eighth in the world in Gloscow Scotland last week in the world Irish dance championship. She was an amateur barrel racer and is now an event coordinator. Married, JeNeen is 28 years old. Following in her sponsor Margaret Miller's footsteps, JeNeen is applying to be a member of both the Carrollton Kiwanis Club and the Carrollton Golden-K. 
Dan Dockery - Dan just retired as Associational Missionary for the Carrollton Baptist Association. For the next six weeks, he will be serving as Sabbatical Pastor at Tabernacle Baptist Church.
Carlo Romo (right) - will be graduating in May with a B.S. in Psychology.
Julie Key; Joey's daughter, is shown here photographed with her dad and Pastor and Speaker Dr. Kevin Rivers.
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Neil Weathington
Congratulations Mark Herring:
Thanks to Jenny Ingram and Jeremy Sabo for serving at the registration table. The Carrollton Kiwanis Club has perfected the R.S.V.P. process, however I was nervous that the surprise non-registered attendees would exceed the no-shows from the other clubs. Thanks to Margaret Miller, JeNeen Walden, and (guest) Becky Ellington for singing the patriotic songs. When I attended the first Lt. Governor's meeting last Summer, it was a pleasant surprise to find our former club member Mark Woelzlein (pronounced "Wells-Line" ) was now a Lieutenant Governor from Augusta. Being retired veterans, it was very appropriate for Mark to lead in the Pledge of Allegiance and Margaret to sing with JeNeen and Becky "America the Beautiful" , and "God Bless America." I was moved by the prayer offered by Mrs. Grace Miller, Secretary of the Carrollton Golden K Kiwanis Club, and perhaps the oldest Kiwanian in the room. 
Beverly Bruemmer - Robert brought Beverly Bruemmer as a guest. Bruemmer is a former beloved teacher who became a writer of children's books and a consultant to others interested in writing books of their own (including Robert). She herself has published 24 books and helped 20 other authors complete over 40 books.
Anne Richards - An additional guest was Anne Richards, my wife, best friend, and currently my wonderful caretaker. At her request, I'm not allowed to brag on her much.
Aaron Bynum - A proud Linda Robles invited her son and prospective member Aaron Bynum. The father of 2 daughters (Aurora, 6 and Ariel, 5) and a son (Titan, 2), Aaron is an Insurance Broker and Real Estate Investor who is looking for more opportunities to serve the community. Aaron is also a member of Carrollton Lodge #57 of the Free Masons, where he serves as a Junior Deacon.
Joe Cusick was inducted into our club. Sponsored by Lacey Robinson and Robert Graf, Joe, a Navy veteran, met his wife Marilyn in San Diego where he attended the University of California, San Diego. After a career working in power generating plants, he moved to Carrollton, where his son, Corey and wife Ketty have been living. Joe's also a dedicated member of St. Margaret's Episcopal Church and his daughter-in-law, Ketty Cusick, is now a Senior Director of Development at UWG.
The funeral for Staff Sergeant William Jerome Rivers, who was killed in Jordan last month by a drone attack on the sleeping quarters of an Army Reserve unit from Georgia, will be held Tuesday (2.13.2024) at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Carrollton. Visitation was Monday from 2:00 to 7:00 pm at the church. The service will be Tuesday at 10:00 am. A Live Stream will be available on Hightower Family Funeral Homes’ Facebook page. His body will be interred at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton. The Carrollton Police Department is asking all citizens who are able to line the Bypass from Tabernacle to Bankhead Hwy after the service. The procession is expected to leave Tabernacle at 11:30 am. 
Tim Bearden - Shane Davis brought and introduced Tim Bearden, Republican candidate for State Senate, District 30. Tim and wife, Triska, have been married for 29 years. Early voting is now ongoing and the election is February 13th.
Stan Lee - Jim Collins invited pal and fellow members of the 1966 Class of CHS, Steve Lee. Remembered for his charm, humor, and tennis playing, Steve went on to work around the wold consulting with theme parks such as Six Flags. We always appreciate his visits.
Jackson Witsell - We enjoyed a visit from Jackson Witsell, who handles Academic Techology Services at UWG's Ingram Library. Hope he returns so I can give him the introduction he deserves.
Scott Adams joined us to hear and support our program presenter, social entrepreneur Brian Preston and his Fund Tool enterprise. Scott describes himself as a person who builds community and raises friends to help students accomplish their endeavors. The father of four children and a former police officer, Scott has for ten years coached fast/pitch softball.
Lacey Robinson and Robert Graf invited prospective member Joe Cusick. A Navy of veteran, he met his wife, Marilyn, in San Diego, attended the University of California, San Diego and, after a career working at power generation plants, moved to Carrollton to be closer to his son, Corey, and grandchildren. He is an active member of St. Margaret's Episcopal Church. His daughter-in-law, Ketty Cusick, is now UWG Senior Director of Development.
Julie Key - daughter of Joey Key - Grad Public Administration Student 
Learn from other successful Kiwanis Clubs throughout the State.
We welcomed an interclub from the Fairfield Kiwanis Club: Gloria and Barry Gardner. A dedicated Kiwanian, Barry has served as Vice-Governor, as a Past Lieutenant Governor, and a District Chair. He also serves as President of the Veteran's Park. Recently his son has been promoted to a two-star General. Like myself, Barry is being treated for bladder cancer. Barry refers to Gloria as the brains of the family and credits her love and care for getting him through this challenging time.
Julie Key - A proud Joey Key invited daughter Julia. Julia is a UWG graduate student working on an MA in Public Administration. She also works in Residence Life at UWG. Julia gave Santa Claus a photograph of when she visited him at our club many years ago.
Shane Davis invited his nephew Brent Whitaker for lunch --> 
The Kiwanis Club of Carrollton met on Friday, November 17, 2023, at local pizzeria, American Pie. Our guest speaker was Jason Carmichael, Director of Athletics, for the University of West Georgia. Mr. Carmichael shared the fascinating story of UWG’s recent rise to a Division 1 institution. We also learned exclusive Wolves updates on current athletic programs and activities - from ticket sales to scholarship opportunities. Visit uwgathletics.com for additional information! 
AKTION Club - the Kiwanis Club for Adults with Special Needs :
Please invite guests to the Kiwanis Club. If one other member will bring a guest in November, we will qualify as having participated in Kiwanis International's Two-for-Two program for this month. After that, we need at least two members to bring guests each month.
Joining us to hear the program was Steven Gladney, invited by Lieutenant Governor Neil Weathington. Steve, a prospective member, is a member of the Whitesburg Christian Church, plays a wicked tune on the trombone, enjoys riding a motorcycle, and doing part-time handy-man work. The father of two grown children, he's not quite ready to move to the Birches but surely ready to join our club!
As always, we enjoyed the company of two UWG Circle K members: Reggie Ponder, a freshman Secondary Education major and Victoria Beil, Circle K President and senior Business Management major. The Circle K participated in a clean-up project. Eight members volunteered, setting the standard of service we all aspire to emulate!
We're grateful to the members of the media for their informative stories about our programs. Bruce Guthrie, Managing Editor of the TIMES-GEORGIAN and reporter Samira Barnett joined us to hear an update by Commission Chair Michelle Morgan on what's happening in Carroll County. Samira is a Mass-Communications graduate of UWG.
As always, we enjoyed the delightful company of three members of Circle K: Senior Victoria Beil, Circle K President and part-time Club Herald; Junior Justice Bell, Psychology Major and Vice President of Circle K; and poet Reggie Ponder, Freshman majoring in Secondary Education.
Accompany the Lieutenant Governor on visits as new officers are inducted for the year 2023-2024:
Angie McDaniel - Our new President, Paul McDaniel, invited Temple High School Counselor and now First Lady, Angie McDaniel. Paul was inducted by Lieutenant Governor Neil Weathington as Past President Johnny Tanner smiled happily and passed the gavel to Paul. Angie is a former outstanding President of our Club. Much loved, Angie applauded with all of us as Paul took on the leadership of our club. Paul and Angie are the proud parents of Milo, who plans to be a future president of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club.
CKI - We were blessed again to enjoy the presence of two members of the UWG Circle K: Jessica Adzotor and Reggie Ponder. Jessica is a Freshman nursing major planning to work i a psychiatric hospital. Reggie, a published poet, is a Freshman majoring in Secondary Education.
Dr. Anne Richards - I had the sweet honor of welcoming my wife and best friend, Dr. Anne Richards. Anne is a Professor Emerita of the UWG Psychology Department and an active member of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP). She is also President of the UWG Association of Retired Faculty & Staff.
John Tanner and Steve Davis - President Johnny Tanner invited two guests, son John Tanner and Rev. Steve Davis, who joined us to hear an outstanding program by Joe Garrett: John, a 2022 graduate of UWG and its former IT staff member, is now happily employed by Tanner Grocery, celebrating its 130th year of feeding Carroll County; Steve Davis, former Pastor of the Carrollton First Baptist Church, is perfecting his golf game, relaxing, and enjoying time with his granddaughter.
Lisa Crafton - Micheal Crafton brought wife Lisa Crafton. Lisa is a former UWG English Professor and a scholarly devotee of the English Romantic Poets and William Blake. She and Micheal enjoy hiking and traveling when she is not volunteering with the St. Margaret's Episcopal Church Outreach Program.
Jimmy Garrett - Our lovable Louise Reeves invited Jimmy Garrett, father of our program presenter, Joe Garrett.
CKI - We were treated to a visit by two outstanding members of the UWG Circle K: Senior Victory Beil, President, Business Management Major and Public Administration Minor; Justice Bell, Circle K Vice-President,Black Student Alliance, Treasurer, and Lead Graphic Design staff member of Wolf Radio. Both Justice and Victoria want us to know they love our club!
Zarah Spraggins - Mark Herring invited prospective member Zarah Spraggins, Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Program and Event Manager.
Bryce McNiel - Jennifer McNiel brought outstanding son, Bryce. Bryce is a Carrollton Middle School 6th grader, Band and Boy Scouts member, and a great Kiwanian volunteer.
Newnan InterClub - We enjoyed another interclub visit from the Newnan Kiwanis Club: George Alexander, Club Past President, retired Navy fighter pilot and Delta Pilot and a 37 years City Councilman; Club Past President and popular bagpiper, Michael Scott.
Joe Garrett - Financial wizard, columnist and motivational speaker, Joe Garrett, dropped by to tell us the title for his program for September 23rd: "Sheriff Terry Langley and the Burwell Mafia - the Eliot Ness Story of Our Time."
George Alexander and Keith Ross - We welcomed an interclub from the Newnan Kiwanis Club: George Alexander and Keith Ross. George Alexander, who had visited our club a few times at least twenty years ago is a past Newnan Club President. A retired Navy Fighter Pilot and a former Delta Captain (20 years) he has also served for 34 years on the Newnan City Council. Keith Ross, Newnan Club President in 2022, is the owner of the Independent Insurance Agency. Keith proudly announced that the Kiwanis County Fair, held during his Presidency, was attended by 40,000 and raised $210,000 for scholarships.
Jessica Adzofor - We were visited by still another outstanding member of the UWG Circle K: Jessica Adzofor. Jessica is a UWG Freshman Nursing major. She is stepping up to be the Circle K secretary. We're fortunate to have students like Jessica, Kenedee, Justice, and Victoria as part of the Kiwanis family!. 
UWG CKI - We were visited by three outstanding UWG Circle K students: (photo, LtoR:) Victoria Beil, Justice Bell, and Kennedee Williams. Justice Bell is a junior Psychology and Criminology major and also an active member of the Black Student Alliance. Kennedee Williams is a senior majoring in Studio Art with a Marketing minor. She is also a two-time state-champion runner, breaking records in the 4x4, 1600, 800 and 5K run in high school. Victoria Biel is Circle K President. She is majoring in Public Administration with plans to work for a non-profit. Victoria has been active in Kiwanis Clubs since the 8th grade and was the recipient of the Kiwanis scholarship which made it possible for her to go to college.
(Photo: L to R) Eddie Spain and L.J. Davis - Joe Tarshis invited two prospective members: Eddie Spain and L.J. Davis. Eddie Spain is a retired Manager of the San Diego County Sheriff's Department and a former Marine Corp Sergeant. L. J. Davis is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Psychotherapist in in his 15th year of practice and a member of the Unitarian Universalist Church. He also served for two years with the Peace Corps in Ghana. He and wife, Annie have twelve year old son, Raine.
Tracy McDaniel - Derrick Newton invited prospective member and former Kiwanian Board member of our club, Tracy McDaniel. He is a Financial Advisor with Edward E.Jones, and a UWG graduate who was a great player on the UWG Braves football team. Come on back to us, Big Mac!
Jeff Hughes - Mark Herring brought Jeff Hughes, who works with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. We always enjoy his visiting our club!
Steve Holman, sports commentator for the Atlanta Hawks, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, September 1, 2023 in UWG's Hubbard Dining Room.
(from Times-Georgian)
Tommy Amorosa - Patrick Yuran invited prospective member and former boxer Tommy Amorosa. Originally from Long Island, New York, Tommy is the Athletic Director at Oak Mountain Academy. An educator now for thirty years, he and his wife, Tammy, are "parents" to five adorable dogs.
Kierston Phillips - Shane Davis brought prospective member attorney Kierston Phillips. A 2008 UWG graduate, Kierston went on the earn a Master's in Public Administration in 2010 and a law degree from John Marshall Law School in 2012. Kierston, who served seven years as an Assistant Magistrate Judge, is a candidate running for Chief Magistrate Judge.
Crystal Simpkins - We enjoyed the opportunity to welcome Christal Simpkins, the wife of Rev. Randy Simpkin, who presented an inspiring program on his being called to donate one of his kidneys to save the life of a stranger, who is now his friend. Christal and Randy have three sons, Zach, Tucker and Joe. Zach, a baritone, was a winner in a past Art and Music Showcase organized by our club. Christal and Randy also have two special "daughters-in-love" and a wonderful granddaughter, Elizabeth Mae.
Stuart Lewis - Prospective Kiwanian Stuart Lewis joined his father-in-law to hear the program by Randy Simpkins.
Samira Barnett - Also present was Times-Georgian reporter and UWG graduate Samira Barnett. As always, we appreciate the Times-Georgian's coverage of our outstanding programs!
Cindy Minish - TIMES-GEORGIAN reporter Dan Minish (who often makes our presence in the community a front-page event!) invited wife, Cindy, to prove to her he actually spends his Fridays with our club. Cindy, retired from the Carroll County School System after 27 years of service, has been a coordinator of the gifted programs, curriculum specialist, and Bay Springs Teacher of the Year. Now a Red Cross volunteer, Cindy appears to be destined to fulfill her life even more as a member of our club.
L.J. Davis - Joe Tarshis brought prospective member L.J. Davis. L.J., former Interim Director of the UWG Counseling Center, is now a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice.
Hugh Bass - A proud Bo Bass brought his dad, Hugh Bass. Hugh has been in the real estate business for 49 years. He and Bo have worked together for 41 years. Bo said of his dad: "He's always been my hero!"
Nathaniel Smith - Former Georgia Governor of Kiwanis International, the Honorable Richard Dixon, invited prospective member and Chief Magistrate Judge, Nathaniel Smith. Nathaniel (a former member of our club before he entered military service) and his wife, Shonda, have three children. We could use a Judge in our Club so give Nathaniel a call and encourage him to re-join. 
Tim Criswell - Jim Collins and Johnny Tanner invited prospective member Coach Tim Criswell, a champion in his own right. After 36 outstanding years with the Carrollton City Schools, Tim continues to serve as a part-time employee with the system's Alternative School. Tim's son, Cooper, was recently inducted into the Trojan Hall of Fame.
InterClub - We were visited by an interclub from the Carrollton Golden K: Past President of both the Golden K and our club, Bob Uglum, arrived with David Stone, retired Southwire executive and an active member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church.
Tim McDonell - Johnny Tanner, committed to bringing in new members (!) invited prospective member Tim McDonell, Director of Environmental Services at Tanner Health Systems. His children, son Jordan and daughter Morgan, were outstanding Carrollton High School athletes. Tim played basketball at Sprayberry High School and Covenant College and was lauded as a "damn good" player. He also has spent twenty years coaching with the Special Olympics. Sounds like he's already a Kiwanian in his heart!
Angie McDaniel and Anne Gibbons - Paul McDaniel invited wife, Angie, and mother-in-law Anne Gibbons. Angie is a counselor at Temple High School. As all of us gratefully remember, Angie is a former distinguished president of our club. Anne, the wonderful Mom who brought Angie into the world, is retired from Georgia Power where she worked i Corporate Security.
Erin Backstrom - Clint Backstrom brought wife, Erin, who serves as Clinical Outcome Manager at Tanner Health Systems. It was a joy to introduce Erin and she was happy getting to spend time with her "wonderful, handsome, attentive husband!"
Samira Barnett - Dan Minish and Bruce Guthrie from the TIMES-GEORGIAN joined us, accompanied by Samira Barnett, a graduate of UWG and a new reporter with the TIMES-GEORGIAN.
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Stuart Lewis - Milton Berry invited prospective member and his favorite son-in-law, Stuart Lewis. Originally from Columbus, GA, Stuart played baseball under coach Archie White at UWG and was inducted into the UWG Hall of Fame. He went on to teach Physical Education and serve as a coach at Central High School.
Major Dodson has served the community for 33 years. He and wife Pam have four children;
Captain Guy Pope is married and he and his wife have five children and two grand-children.
Usually the Kiwanis Board of Directors meet on the first Tuesday of every month. 
Craig Dodson and Guy Pope - Shane Davis invited two prospective members for a return visit to the club: Major Craig Dodson with the Carroll County Sheriff's Department has served our community for 33 years. He and wife Pam have four children; and Gary Pope, who is a Captain with the CCSD. Gary is married and he and his wife have 5 children and 2 grandchildren.
Kennedy Koda and Julia Moore - Richard and Nancy Dixon brought two special guests: Granddaughter Kennedy Koda (Raffle Winner Queen) who is entering the tenth grade this Fall lives in Peachtree City and attends Starr’s Mill High School where she plays Lacrosse; and Granddaughter Julia Moore, who hails from Morristown, TN (Go VOLS!) and is in the seventh grade at Lakeway Christian Academy. Julia is a cheerleader, plays the piano, sings, enjoys art, and takes gymnastics. She has multiple talents like her grandparents!
Molly Tannner - A proud President, Johnny Tanner, invited youngest daughter Molly Tanner. Molly is an art education major and senior at the University of North Georgia. She is an avid reader, an excellent student who has never made a B (!) and plans to be an art teacher.
Allison and Tucker York - Mark Herring brought daughter and grandson Allison and Tucker York. Allison graduated in 2015 and was a director at ChickFil-A for 7 years. Now enjoying being a stay-at-home mom, she said her dad inspired her love of sports when she was growing up and, in turn, she now takes her son to games.
The UWG Dine West Facility is closed for the summer for repair and construction.
The Bowdon Kiwanis Club will meet at 6:30 PM Tuesday Night, June 20, 2023.
David Simmons, current Georgia Kiwanis Vice-Governor, (third in officer rotation) , visited from Cordele and conducted the training. Attending this training helps position officers and clubs in attendance for qualifying for the coveted distinguished status.
Georgia Division Twelve Kiwanis Presidents, Presidents-Elect, Secretaries, Treasurers, and other leaders are needed to attend the Division Twelve (C)lub (L)eadership (E)ducation Session in Carrollton on June 10, 2023.
Guy Pope - Shane Davis, setting a good example for all of us, invited another prospective member, Captain Guy Pope of the Carroll County Sheriff's Department. Guy, married to Teresa, has served the county for 34 years. When asked what it's been like to serve with Sheriff Langley for 34 years, I saw a tear of gratitude flowing down his left cheek.
Interclub - We were graced with the presence of an interclub visit by two members of the White Oak Golden K of Newnan. Mike Jumda, who describes himself as an "Old Sergeant Major who served for 33 years in the Army" and Frank Kona West, originally from Hawaii, who served in the Navy in Vietnam, rescuing downed pilots in the ocean. Frank moved from Wisconsin to Newnan 5 years ago and became a Kiwanian. Hopefully, they will return for a visit. They are a delight to meet.
Jamie Bower - Lacey Robinson brought prospective members Jami Bower and Joe Cusick. Jami, who has submitted her membership application, created and implemented the "Go West" marketing campaign at the University of West Georgia. We loved her husband and fellow Kiwanian, the late Art Bower, and we're excited she plans to join our club! 
Joe Cusick, raised in Philadelphia and a Navy veteran, retired from the Health and Safety field. He and wife Marilyn moved to Carrollton in 2016 to be near their one and only grandchild. Joe has helped to raise funds for the Impact West Georgia shelter for the homeless.
India - Part II - May 19, 2023
Jami Bower - Lacey Robinson invited Jami Bower to join us. She is the widow of our beloved Kiwanian Art Bower. Jami, who retired from UWG last year, created and implemented the popular "Go West" marketing program at UWG. Jami described meeting and marrying Art as the greatest gift of her life, and a source of joy that remains with her now.
Opal Backstom - Dad Clint Backstrom and Grand Poppa Backstrom proudly showed off (daughter and granddaughter respectively) Opal Backstrom, who recently celebrated her first birthday.
We also celebrated the 93rd birthday of Ernest McClendon. Attending with Ernest were wife Doris, daughter Rebecca, and granddaughter Samantha. Rebecca, married with five children, was clearly happy getting to see her many friends in Carrollton. Samantha, a high school senior, is an outstanding student who plays the trombone and guitar.
Lynn Weathington - Neil Weathington invited wife, Lynn, to share a lunch date. Lynn is an author who recently published Summer Solstice, a contemporary re-telling of Jesus' parable of the prodigal. Rebecca helped edit the book.
Bobby Sanders - Jeremy Sabo brought prospective member Bobby Sanders. A huge Georgia Bulldog fan, Bobby is a retired banker and alum of the University of West Georgia (then West Georgia College?). Married to Carole, he's joyfully proud of his three amazing granddaughters. He has a million dollar smile, suggesting he was born to be a member of our club!
Kathy Parsons, founder of Impact West Georgia, a non-profit serving the homeless and others in need in our community, has submitted her membership application. On behalf of our club, President Johnny Tanner, along with members Lacey Robinson and Robert Graf, presented a check to Kathy to support her programs.
Anyone wishing to assist Bryce McNiel, pancake volunteer extraordinare, in his quest to attend summer camp, may purchase "ten dollar camp cards" . Make checks payable to mom; Jennifer McNiel. This opportunity is available on Friday, March 17, 2023 and in the weeks following. 
Mike Limerick - Joe Tarshis brought prospective member and uncanny look-alike, Mike Limerick. Surely a DNA test could reveal that they are closely related. Mike and wife, Debbie, recently moved to Carrollton. He's a retired health administrator. He met and married Debbie when he worked at Tanner Hospital 40 years ago. Welcome back, Mike, and make your return really rewarding by joining our club!
Dewey Smith - "Mr. Kiwanis" visited the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, February 17, 2023. The meeting was right on his way from Albany Georgia to visit Oziers for Kiwanis apparel. Dewey Smith was Governor of the Georgia District of KI in 2007, and has just recently completed a term as Trustee for Kiwanis International. And he bought the last blue blazer from Bremen with Kiwanis inner-lining ! And he drives a vehicle with Georgia License Tag # KIWANIS.
Meet the Press: Dan Minish and Noah Schroyer,
Bryce McNiel - Jennifer McNeil brought son Bryce McNieil. A fifth grader at Carrollton Middle School, Bryce plays the trombone in the band and has recently moved from the Cub Scouts to the Boy Scouts. Bryce's commitment to serving others is an inspiration for all of us. He has volunteered to work at the concession stand during football season and will also be seen helping at the Pancake Breakfast! I'm ready to sponsor him as a member of the club! 
The Carrollton High School vocal group is unable to provide the program on Friday.
Two new members were inducted into the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, February 10, 2023
Dan Minish provided the program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, February 3, 2023 in UWG's Hubbard Dining Room. He said that the last time he spoke to the club, it was to introduce the guest speaker; Charlie Grisham, a few decades ago at a meeting in Sunset Hills Country Clubhouse. Dan told the story of how sports reporting brought and kept him in Carrollton - now at the Times-Georgian.
Members of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club are invited to honor the life of Stuart Yahm at the memorial service . Please arrive at Almon Funeral Home Chapel at 10:30 AM for the 11:00 AM service on Saturday, January 21, 2023.
Troy Vollenweider; of the Georgia Small Business Development Center, has submitted his application for membership.
The Return of Dr. Richards !!
Kiwanian Dr. Rick Tillman brought his wife Sally to hear their daughter's inspiring presentation.
Fran Robinson - Lacey brought his wife to hear Kathy Parsons' program .
Kiwanis Drive-Thru Pancake Breakfast
Casey King - Bob Uglum brought guest Casey King, an insurance agent with Great Southern Agency. Casey moved to Carrollton two years ago from Greenville Georgia.
Elizabeth Herrin - Elizabeth is married to Stuart Herrin. She graduated from Bremen High School in 2012 and earned two undergraduate degrees and one Masters degree from UWG. Elizabeth has worked in UWG Athletics for four years and she is Mitch Gray’s daughter.
Chris Mishler - Mrs. Mishler, visiting from Chesaning Michigan, is the mother of Tressa Kelly.
Troy Vollenweider - W. Troy Vollenweider joined the UGA SBDC at the University of West Georgia in January 2022.
Erin Waters - We enjoyed and excellent program by Kiwanian Travis Thomaston, principal of Carrollton Junior High. We were joined by prospective member Erin Waters, Manager of Wise Crack Chiropractic. Sponsored by Jenny Ingram, Erin is a Carrollton native, Central High School graduate (where she was the band drum major), and a business major graduate of Georgia State University. She loves dogs and is a person who "plans well and gets things done." Despite my introduction, she promises to return! .gif)
(The next and Last home game will be on Saturday, October 29nd. )
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Let's finish the year, like we started; STRONG ! Let's help Captain Jennifer McNiel show UWG what the Carrollton Kiwanis club is made of: Kiwanians that serve with a Capital "S" !!
Blake Wingo - Past President Clint Backstrom invited prospective member Blake Wingo. Blake, a 2020 graduate of UWG, is currently enrolled in the graduate school. A resident of Bowdon, Blake serves as the UWG Coordinator of the Title Nine Program.
Casey King - Golden K member, Bob Uglum, joined us for lunch and even brought us a prospective member, Casey King. Originally from Greenville, GA, Casey is an insurance agent with Great Southern Agency in Carrollton, GA. Casey was inquiring about an outstanding civic club and Bob told her "You can't do better than the Carrollton Kiwanis Club." Keep up the great work, Bob!
Georgia Waddell, a Junior UWG Biology Major and President of Circle K, shared lunch with us. She enjoys visiting our club and we enjoy her company as well.
Jackie McGuinn - Past President, Dale Williams, brought prospective member Jackie McGuinn. Jackie has lived in the West Georgia area for the last 20 years while employed at Southwire and is now with Care Track. She loves travelling and cooking.
The UWG CKI group will be collecting donations such as toiletries, cleaning supplies, formula, diapers (elder and infant), and non perishable goods. These donations can be collected and brought to our GBM on Monday, October 10th 6pm in the Campus Center room 303. 
Jason Bretch joined us for a second visit, a testament to his excitement about becoming a Kiwanian. Sponsored by Will Ozier, Jason is Coordinator of Training for Deco Star. A devoted woodworker, Jason and wife Allyson have a son named Knox.
First Lady Karen Williams accompanied husband and our President, Dale Williams, as he completed his tenure as President and was honored with a Hixson award.
We were blessed with the presence of two outstanding members of Circle K: Senior Timothy Van Johnson, Jr., who is majoring in Health and Community Wellness and now serves as Lieutenant-Governor for the Metro Area; and Georgia Waddell, a Biology major and President of Circle K. Georgia, whose family and extended family live in Florida, is spear-heading an effort to provide assistance to victims of category 4 hurricane Ian.
Meet the Press: Thanks Dan Minish for the newspaper coverage.
Congratulation to Randy Miller for receiving the Kiwanian of the year award. Randy served as President of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club 2008-2009, and has demonstrated leadership and organization for all the successful club projects, especially during the recent Seventh Annual Bob Reeves 5K Race. 
Dr. Fred Richards honored with Service Award.
And then there is Homecoming that evening for our 5th ranked University of West Georgia Wolves. I know we are ALL busy and tired BUT we need your help. I know it’s a struggle to get up early or stay up late but I also know once we get there we have FUN and enjoy our time of service. If you can help with the race we need you there by 6:30 at Hobbs Farm on Rome Street. If you need to sleep in a little Saturday morning we could use you at 4:00 for the concessions at UWG. The concession stand is a lot easier than in times past. The more Kiwanians we have the more FUN we have.
Georgia Waddell - UWG Circle K President
Timothy VanJohnson Jr - Circle K Lt. Governor
Kiara Robinson , UWG Circle K Social Events Chair.
Timothy VanJohnson, Jr. , Circle K Metro Lt. Governor
Notable Attendance 
Georgia Carter, Mark Herring, Richard Dixon, (at-large, as Past-Governor) and Nancy Dixon.
Ryan Phillips - Paul McDaniel brought prospective member Ryan Phillips, the Cost Share Coordinator with the Georgia Forestry Commission. Ryan and his wife have two daughters, ages four and two, and they just moved to Carrollton. Ryan is a UGA graduate and his wife is originally from Roopville, Georgia.
Sarah Powell - Sarah Powell, the UWG Director of Government Relations and External Relations, accompanied Dr. Kelley to the meeting. Sarah and her husband Jason met when both were students at UWG.
Joanna Reitz - Joanna is the new women's basketball coach at UWG. She moved to Carrollton from Denver Colorado, and most recently coached at the University of Utah. Coach Reitz visited to invite Kiwanians to attend and support the women's basketball team (and other teams) at UWG.
Ian Lyle - Mr. Lyle has been Principal at Carrollton High School - going on two years. He and wife Brandi have two children: Charlie and Reid. A lifelong Carrollton resident, Mr. Lyle is a graduate of Carrollton High School and UWG.
Tucker Cole is the sports editor for the Time-Georgian. He is a graduate from Haralson County High School and currently a junior Mass Communications major at UWG. The Kiwanis Club appreciates the coverage from the reporters Dan Minish and Tucker Cole.
Joey King, Carrollton High School Head Football Coach , spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club in UWG's Hubbard Dining Room on Friday, July 29, 2022.
Dear Carrollton Kiwanis Club members,
Katie Gargan - Ashley Hulsey invited her friend to lunch and check-out the Kiwanis Club.
Jeff McClendon - Dr. Ernest McClendon brought his son to lunch. Jeff was in town helping celebrate the seventieth wedding anniversary of Ernst and Doris.
Mary Erickson - Mary enjoyed lunch and the program presented by her husband; Bill.
Matt Sever - Grocery Magnate Johnny Tanner brought prospective member and Tanner Grocery Employee Matt Sever.
Susan Berry - Milton Berry invited wife Susan. They are my wonderful neighbors and I appreciate their agreeing to allow me to stay in the neighborhood.
David McCracken - Past Governor, Richard Dixon, invited his pastor, Rev. David McCracken, called to Oak Grove Baptist Church from the wilds of Alabama. David and his wife Melissa, have two sons, Asher and Isaac.
Jennifer McNeil - Jenny Ingram brought prospective member, Jennifer McNiel. A mother of four, she works in the UWG Bursar's Office. She and her children love attending the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast and Jennifer, a Key Club Member in her youth, is surely destined to join our outstanding club!
Roger Kaiser, Georgia Tech basketball star, beloved coach (60 years!) with 4 National Championships, author and sought-after public speaker, was the guest of Johnny Tanner, who is, after Roger's wife, Beverly Kaiser, the coach's biggest fan. Asked to name the most significant accomplishment of his life, Roger said, "without question, marrying my wife, Beverly." 
Congratulations to Jacey Singleton, Senior at Temple High School, whose oil painting won first place and the top prize of a $ 3,500 college scholarship, in the Kiwanis State juried Art Show on April 23, 2022 in Gainesville Georgia. The oil painting was submitted at the District Show as twelfth grade representative from the Carrollton Kiwanis Art and Music Showcase in February 2022. 
Congratulations to Bremen Junior Yujean Shin for making the scholarship cut ($500) in the State-Wide Music Finals in Gainesville Georgia on Saturday, April 23, 2022. She performed the Allegro movement of Sonata for Clarinet and Piano by Francis Poulenc.
Yujean Shin plays clarinet
Evan Fuller - Steve Fuller invited son and prospective member, Evan Fuller. Employed at Printpack, Evan experienced gratitude for getting his start at Tanner Grocery, one of three family generations to do so. Evan and Steve bond riding motorcycles and working together at the family winery.
Ramon Montgomery - Governor Richard Dixon brought prospective member Ramon Montgomery (with the Atlanta Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America). Ramon serves as District Director for the Indian Springs District (Douglas and Carroll counties). Ramon has two sons, with whom he enjoys outdoor activities. He is also committed to mentoring young people. Ramon was observed filling out a membership application; despite my rowdy introduction of him, he's ready to join our club!
Katherine Hinman - Katherine Hinman enjoyed lunch with husband John, and visited to support Dr. Welch in the the presentation of the nursing program at UWG.
Good Friday Breakfast
Tara Chapman - Mark Herring brought Kathy Chapman. Tara, a guest of the Club, is the about-to-be President of the newly resurrected Haralson County Kiwanis Club. Tara is the COO of the Haralson County Chamber of Commerce and her successful business, Ladies Way, was recently recognized as the Emerging Business of the Year. Congratulations Tara, and thanks for your servant leadership!
Angela Thompson - Jenny Ingram invited Angela Thompson, beloved Central High School cheerleader who now serves as the Office Manager of Primerica in Carrollton. A lover of cats, a fantastic dancer (even in high heels), and younger sister to our own Steve Fuller, 4th District Carroll County Commissioner, Angela has the soul and spirit of what makes a great Kiwanian.
Proud Grandpa Mitch Backstrom looked for the Joker.
Welcome new member of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club, County Commissioner Steve Fuller. He is sponsored into the Kiwanis Club by Randy Miller and Johnny Tanner, and was inducted March 4, 2022 by Past-Georgia Kiwanis Governor Richard Dixon.
Fulford family - We had a full house attending Kristi Fulford Garrett's program on the James R. Fulford Neurology Endowment Fund at Tanner Health System's Foundation. Louise Reeves' guests included: Linda Fulford (wife of the late James R. Fulford and co-founder of RA-LIN and Associates), Andrea Chapman (daughter of Ray & Linda Fulford, married to Josh Chapman and planning a trip to Spain with her mother). 
Glynda Bailey - Bill Bailey was all smiles sitting next to his guest and wife Glynda Bailey, retired beautician and co-owner of Beauty Village in Carrollton.
Karen Williams and Brandon Williams - President Dale Williams invited wife, Karen, and their son, Brandon Williams. Brandon is a prospective member and is excited about his new job at RA-LIN. He and wife Katie have two children, son Reese and daughter Mallory.
Scott McClendon - Career Navy man and good son Scott McClendon visited his mother post-surgery and enjoyed a Kiwanis lunch and program with Ernest.
Rick Scott - Linda Robles brought prospective member Richard "Rick" Scott to hear the memorable program. Rick works with Southwire's outstanding 12-4 Life program. He and his wife have three children. They attend worship at CWOW (Church Without Walls). Rick is dedicated to helping young people become productive and successful persons, capable of making positive contributions to the workplace and the communities in which they live. Sounds like he was born to be a Kiwanian and member of our club! 
Steve Fuller - Despite my previous introduction, District 4 Carroll County Commissioner Steve Fuller not only returned but has submitted his membership application. Co-sponsored by Johnny Tanner and Randy Miller, Steve is a U.S. Navy veteran, who earned a UWG B.A. and a Master in Education from Old Dominion University. He's served as a coach and education teacher in the Carroll County Schools, is an active member of the American Legion, is owner and operator of Swamp Fox Vineyards, and, with Donna, has two sons and three grandchildren. And there is so much more! Let Steve know we're glad he's now a Kiwanian! Fred
Hailey Jackson, Junior at Carrollton High School, won "Best in Show" and a five hundred dollar scholarship for her oil painting "Free Fall". This "Best in Show" oil painting will be entered in the Georgia District Showcase in April.
Katheryn Grams - John Hinman brought wife, Kathryn Grams. While John whispered into Kathryn's left ear tender declarations of love, I reminded fellow-Kiwanians that, in addition to being a past Dean of the UWG School of Nursing, Kathryn remains active in numerous organizations serving the community. 
Bruce Guthrie - Managing Editor of the Times--Georgian, also joined us. We greatly appreciate the interest and support of representatives of the media.
Mary Erickson - Bill's wife, Mary, joined us to hear his talk. Mary Erickson is a retired Associate Professor in the UWG School of Nursing. She earned two degrees in Nursing from Emory University. She can often be found at Gallery Row on the Square reading huge history books or traveling with Bill to keep him from getting into trouble in numerous countries around the world.
Beth Graf - Robert Graf invited wife, Beth (both neighbors of the Ericksons) to hear Bill's moving program. Beth is a founding member of the St. Margaret's Episcotrailians and has a nursing degree from UWG, and a M.A. in Psychology, also from UWG. As Robert says: "Beth is exceptional: she can heal the body, the s
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Dr. Susan Welch - Professor and Associate Dean in the UWG School of Nursing, has joined our club and will be inducted January 21st. Sponsored by Jenny Ingram, Susan is an excellent addition to our club!
Troy Vollenweider - Jeremy Sabo and Will Ozier are sponsoring the return of Troy Vollenweider to the club. Troy left us for a position in Brunswick but is now working at UWG as a Business Consultant. Welcome back, Troy!
Suart Yahm has been in improved condition and has been able to escape the bounds of Laurel Glen . He has been seen dining out at The Venue on Cedar while celebrating Camille's birthday (December 28). Thanks to Fred and Anne Richards for this update report on Stuart and Camille. Perhaps we need to purchase a chauffer's hat for Anne in appreciation for the driving service.
Randy Miller retires our second card.
Please continue to remember Stuart and Camille Yahm. Stuart is currently in room 114-B, Laurel Glen (formerly called Cottage Landing) and 
A Great Service Project:
Dan Dixon - Past Georgia District Governor and outstanding Kiwanian Richard Dixon invited son and prospective member Dan Dixon. Dan is owner of Carroll County Recover, a recovery program that works with the Carroll Drug Court. Dan joined us to hear 
Mike Ferarro and Nate Stephens present a moving and interesting talk on the Blake House and its program "regenerating men" to move beyond addictions and live purposeful, more meaningful lives. Shane Sauls, a past member of the staff of the Blake House also joined us for lunch.
Please don't forget to consider donating to our Food Gift Card Drive. We purchase small denomination food gift cards to local restaurants, and give them to local high school counselors, who distribute them to needy students to help feed them during Christmas break. Every dollar helps, and we can even place it on your quarterly bill.
We also have our 2019 recipient Anna Lowry (NYU-TISH), 2021 recipient
Meet the Press - Times-Georgia staff reporter Dan Minish visited to cover the news shared by Linda Patterson Robles of the non-profit ministry of "It takes a Village".
Julie Williard - Craig Williard enjoyed lunch with his wife Julie.
Meet the Press - Times-Georgia staff personnel Bruce Guthrie and Dan Minish visited to cover the news shared by Kent Johnston, Parks Director of Carrollton Georgia.
Dan Dixon - Richard Dixon invited son Dan, "The Man" Dixon, Addictions Counselor/Founder of Carroll County Recovers partnering with Carroll County Drug Court. Dan is married to Kylie and they are the blessed parents of adorable daughter Macey. A graduate of Central High School, Dan set a record for the shot put as a young lad and participated in the Junior Olympics. He has Richard's and Nancy's DNA so is gifted with the athletic prowess that runs in the family.
Erin Backstrom, devoted wife of Clint, our Past Outstanding President attended today's meeting. She is a Simulation Nurse Educator at UWG and, of course, the much loved and appreciated past First Lady of our club.
Dan Minish, Times-Georgian reporter, was with us again to report on our program. We're immensely grateful for Dan's commitment to attending our meetings and reporting on our programs and service to the community. Let Dan know we appreciate what he does!
Karen Williams - President Clint Backstrom said adieu and surrendered the gavel to Dale Williams. Looking on with adoration was our new First Lady, Karen Williams, bringing to the inaugural occasion a combination of sweet solemnity and loving humor.
Chantrice Swint - Derick Newton, over the years mentor to multitudes, brought once again another outstanding prospective member, Chantrice Swint, to our club. A FInancial Advisor with Edward Jones, she is a graduate of UWG and also holds two master's degrees in her field. She has two children, 15 and 17. We look forward to her return.
Erin Backstrom - President Clint Backstrom was honored with a George P. Hixson Fellow award and a standing ovation as he concluded his outstanding service to the club during the pandemic. First Lady Erin Backstrom, looked on with adoration as he received the award and then she and Clint also announced: "We're having a baby in March!"
Kathryn Grams - Also receiving a Hixson Award was John Hinman. John was accompanied by his wife, Kathryn Grams, retired Dean of UWG's School of Nursing, who placed a kiss on John's lips as the club applauded him for his years of service.
Dan Minish - The Times-Georgian reporter visited to hear Ryan Ayers speak to the Kiwanis Club.
Katrina Baranko, from Albany Georgia, entered the Executive rotation for Kiwanis International at the recent convention in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Leah Reiser, senior at Georgia Southern University, has entered the executive rotation of Circle K International. The CKI convention was held in Austin, Texas.
Melanie Kim, Past Georgia District Key Club Lt. Governor, elected to Key Club International Vice President. She is a junior at Lambert High School in Forsyth County.
Kathy Ye - Also, immediate Past Georgia District Key Club Governor, Kathy Ye, was elected as Key Club International Trustee. She is a senior at Lambert High School in Forsyth County.
Chuck Robinson, Assistant Principal of Central High School, joined us to hear Darius Smiley, Head Football Coach at Central, present a program on the challenges of and the positive expectations for the gridiron season. Coach Robinson played baseball at and is a proud graduate of UWG!
Bruce Guthrie & Dan Minish - We appreciate always the support of representatives of the media who cover our programs and get out the word that we are the best civic club in Georgia! Covering the program by Coach Smiley were Times Georgian Managing Editor, Bruce Guthrie, and reporter, Dan Minish.
Randy Harper - Joe Tarshis invited prospective member, Randy Harper. Randy, born in Newnan, is a Southwire employee who has worked there for over 43 years. He has four children and ten grandchildren. In addition to enjoying being a grandfather, he's a car enthusiast.
Hugh Bass - Bo Bass brought Dad, Hugh Bass. Hugh is a retired real estate appraiser, a well-known local citizen known for his sense of humor, and is greatly appreciated as the father who helped bring two of our members into the world: Bo and John. Thanks, Hugh, and please come back often to visit the club!
Ian Lyle, Principal of Carrollton High School, joined us to "give support" to program presenter, Joey King, the new Head Coach of the Carrollton Trojans.
Media representatives also joined us: Reporter, Dan Minish and Managing Editor, Bruce Guthrie, of the TIMES-GEORGIAN.Bruce, invited by Mark Herrin, is new to Carrollton. His wife and three children will arrive soon, moving here in about a month from Arkansas. 
Mark Herrin also brought prospective member Jeff Hughes with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Jeff, who has a great sense of humor, has been married for 34 years "to the same woman!" They have two adult children and a daughter who is an artist, and a son who is an Army Infantry officer.
Javeese Smith invited prospective member Bruce Kirby. Bruce is with Southwire and works to make a difference by involvement in the community and helping others.
Jenny Ingram brought prospective member and marketing professional Camellia Chandler. Camellia and her husband come to us from Woodstock, GA and now reside in Bowdon. She is about to give birth to a baby boy - hopefully a future, prospective Kiwanian!
I'm very humbled by the special recognition from past Presidents and other club members earlier this month. Thank you all for the Kiwanis watch, gift card, cake and award. Kiwanis is a great organization and the Carrollton Club is a testament to it. Thank you again!
Hollie Presnal - Mark Herring brought prospective member Hollie Presnal, currently the Program Manager for the UWG Continuing Education Department.
Patrick Morgan - V.P. Johnny Tanner brought Patrick Morgan. Patrick graduated from UGA with a degree in Finance. He is a fourth generation family member in the Morgan Oil Company. Patrick loves to disc golf, and enjoys serving as a grill master. 
August 6, 2021
Welcome new member Mike Speir, sponsored by Dale Williams. Joey Key conducted the induction ceremony.
We had a large, enthusiastic gathering waiting to hear Laura Richards' inspiring and entertaining program on the Carrollton Greenbelt. Johnny Tanner invited daughter Molly Tanner and sister Lisa Barber. Molly is a smart, personable Art Education major at the University of North Georgia in Dahlonega. Lisa is a pastor's wife now living in Florence, AL. They have three teenage children. Lisa is active in community theatre and musicals. When she was a child, she managed a successful lemonade stand and sold huge amounts of Girl Scout cookies on Dixie Street.
Jim Carter invited special friend, Cathy Perry. Jim bragged about her being the first Vice President of the Carrollton Civic Women's Club. Cathy is retired from a successful career in the automotive industry.
Mark Herring brought prospective member, Ann East. Ann is a loan officer at Ag South Farm Credit. She lives in Lineville, Alabama and is a loyal football fan. Roll Tide!
Mitch Clifton invited prospective member Melissa Cox, Director of Development in the University Advancement Division. A UWG graduate with a BA in Business Administration, she's happy to be back home at UWG.
UWG Development Team members Nichole Fannin and Ketty Cusick joined us to celebrate UWG student Katie Enderle, who is this year's recipient of the Col. Frank Jones Scholarship. Members who knew Frank miss him. He'd be impressed and proud knowing that Katie has been awarded the scholarship in his name.
Sally Tanner Macaulay spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, July 23, 2021. She manages the Marietta Museum of Art and coined the trademarked term "chalktoberfest".
Brightening up the meeting was Katie Macaulay, oldest daughter of Hugh and Sally Macaulay. Katie works in insurance sales for the Farmers' Insurance Company. Most likely Katie is the inspiration for the Farmers' TV ad that announces: {"We know a thing or two because we've seen a thing or two." Come back to see us, Kalie!
Our own Tim Chapman, Superintendent of the Carrollton Center for the Arts, distributed a brochure reminding us all we have a fantastic arts center right here in town.
Tyler Paul Smith - Jack Whitman invited Georgia Representative Tyler Paul Smith (representing District 18). A graduate of Bremen High School, the Citadel, and Atlanta's John Marshall Law School, Representative Smith informed us he considers one of his greatest accomplishments being invited to be part of Jack's pool shooting team. Smith has a sense of humor; after Jack told him the Club Herald is a Democrat, Smith quipped: "It's good knowing this is a bipartisan group."
John Nino - Sponsored by Joe Tarshis, John Nino, Retired Army veteran (Military Police) was inducted into the club. Thanks, John, for choosing our Kiwanis club.
Stephanie Cirasa spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, July 16, 2021 in the Executive Dining Room in the UWG Food Services Building. She manages the Waypoint Ranch at 195 Little River Rd, Carrollton GA 30116. Waypoint Ranch was founded as a nonprofit organization in 2014 to provide a place where veteran families can find effective, evidence based treatments combined with holistic alternative therapies on a working ranch. 
Mike Speir - Dale Williams invited prospective member and well-known Carrollton native, Mike Speir, who achieved fame in 1969 when chosen Employee of the Year at the T-Burger, then a local teenage hangout serving the likes of Jim Collins, Richard Dixson (who are well-known for consuming a record number of hotdogs and burgers). A marine (USMC, 1971-1993) and in possession of numerous academic degrees: CHS (1970), UWG (1978), and UGA (1989, 1993), Mike is looking forward to cooking burgers at the annual cookout for Senior citizens.
John Nino - Retired Army Veteran (Military Police!), John Nino, returned and brought with him his membership application. Sponsored by Joe Tarshis, John is a devotee of photography, wood-working, and railroading. Thank you, John, for checking out our club and deciding to get on board!
Dan Minish - Reporter for the TIMES-GEORGIAN, Dan Minish, joined us to cover our program. We're grateful for the media's interest in all our club does to serve the children of the communty.
Linda Robles brought friend, Addie Weiss, as a guest. Addie is a first grader who dreams of being a doctor so she can help others. Let's keep in touch with Addie; she's surely destined to be a future Kiwanian.
Susan Smith, a prospective member and sister to new member Sandra Morris (who is current Rotarian of the Year) joined us to hear the great program by Chief Joel Richards and Sheriff Terry Langley. Susan is the retired Associate Director of Ingram Library and presently also President of the Pilot Club of Haralson County. Please come back, Susan to make Sandra Morris behave.
Joe Tarshis brought prospective member John Nino. John "returned to have a second look." He is an Army veteran who served in the Military Police and moved here from Arkansas with his wife. Sounds like he was called here to become a Kiwanian. Thanks for returning, John, for "a second look."
Member Sue Horn (publisher of the Star News) and Dan Minish (reporter for the Times-Georgian) also joined us to report on our Friday program.
Bradley McLester, Athletic Coordinator and Program Coordinator for Carrollton's Catherine Hardy Lavender Recreation Center, provided the program on the Kiwanis Zoom meeting on Friday, June 18, 2021. During the talk, he gave a virtual walking tour of the facility, which features a gymnasium, classrooms, a computer lab, an adult health and wellness center, a spray park and is home to the Legends West Amphitheater. In addition to responsibilities at CHL Facility, Bradley is also program coordinator of the Track and Cross Country events.
Susan Smith is a retired UWG Librarian who lives on a farm in Bowdon and is president of the Haralson County Pilot Club. 
Melanie Lambert invited husband, David, to share a romantic lunch date. 
Sandra Morris submitted her application for membership in the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on May 28 , and immediately stepped in and provided the Zoom program on Friday, June 4, 2021. In addition to volunteering for the Kiwanis Club, Sandra represents the 
Judy White - Derick Newton invited Judy White, his Edward Jones Office Manager, to hear the inspirationally-moving presentation by Kiki McDaniel (assisted by her husband and our friend and former member of our club, Tracy) on the Chase the Victory non-profit organization the McDaniels established in honor of their son, Chase, who died from cancer in 2019. Judy has worked with Derick for sixteen years and says, "Working with Derick is, every day, a joyful experience."
Sandra Morris - Neil Weathington invited prospective member Sandra Morris, servant leader and community activist. Sandra, County School Board Chair and consultant to non-profit Safe Families for Children, has submitted her membership application. It's clear Sandra knows where the action is!
David Lambert - Melanie Lambert was accompanied by husband David. Having them both at the meeting reminds us that love and romance are still alive and well in Carroll County.
Wayne Reynolds - Kiwanian Sue Horn, publisher of the STAR NEWS sent writer and Director of Advertising, Wayne Reynolds, to cover Kiki McDaniel's program. We always appreciate the presence of the media at our programs.
John Nino - Joe Tarshis brought prospective member, John Nino. John comes to us from Arkansas. A veteran, he recently spent seven years working with the Georgia Governor's Military Affairs Committee. John enjoys model railroading and woodworking. He's married, with two sons and two step-children. Bring him back, Joe!
May 21 2021
Stuart Lewis - Milton Berry invited guest and hopefully prospective member, Fred Lewis, a person as terrific as his first name! A retired coach and teacher, he is also the proud dad of Stuart Lewis, a retired coach/teacher who has been in Carrollton since 1981. Fred Lewis has the spirit and soul of a Kiwanian. Milton, bring him back to us! Bill Bailey and Tim Criswell are also considering joining the club. It was a great meeting!
Clint Backstrom displays the new banner patch. During Cathy Farley's term, the Carrollton Kiwanis Club met its obligations for supporting all the Kiwanis Projects in the Georgia District. This patch will be affixed the the banner for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club.
Congratulatons Louise Reeves !
Dr. Seuss' Birthday - Read on Tuesday, March 2.
Latoya Gamble spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club in the online Zoom meeting on February 26, 2021. As the owner of Heaven in Your Home Catering, and having had the unfortunate first-hand experience of being homeless in the past, She has an inspiration for feeding and assisting the homeless in Carrollton. She requests that the Kiwanis Club help in that endeavior.
Dr. Tressa Kelly - The First Lady of UWG accompanied her husband and enjoyed lunch and program with the Kiwanis Club.
Jami Bower - Art Bower brought his wife Jami; Associate V.P. of Constituent Relations and Engagement at UWG. Originally from Heflin Alabama, Jami attended the University of Alabama. She has been at UWG for ten years.
Carri Tarpley - 
A proud Richard Dixon invited brother and legendary All State Halfback for Carrollton High School, Joe Dixon. He is retired from Joe's Tools. Joe is married to Judy and they have two daughters and two granddaughters. Joe also ran track with Jim Carter.
Prospective member, Shane Davis returned to us to hear Carrollton City Manager, Tim Grizzard's program. Sponsored by Terry Langley, Shane is owner and operator of Best Bonding. He and his wife have five children. Shane has an enlightened approach to the bonding business by including an emphasis on social services, helping persons access 
Shane Davis - Terry Langley brought prospective member Shane Davis, owner and operator of Best Bonding. Married seventeen years, he and his wife have five children. Shane's approach to the bonding business includes an emphasis on social services, helping persons acquire rehab, find housing, and get their lives back on track. Sounds like a great Kiwanian!
David Lambert - Melanie Lambert came to the meeting with husband/escort/romantic fantasy David. It's special knowing that coming to a Kiwanis meeting is one of their favorite dates.
Please remember Stuart and Camille in your prayers. Stuart has taken a "turn-for-the-worse" and remains at Carrollton Manor Nursing Facility. 
The Carrollton Kiwanis Christmas Dinner Party will be held on Thursday, December 3, 2020. The party will be held at the Venue on Cedar Street and and each attendee will be billed $ 25.00 per person. An e-mail invitation was sent last month from Johnny Tanner, and resulting registration confirmations for the event are listed at the bottom of this newsletter. . If you wish to attend, but your reservation for member or guest is not shown at the bottom of this e-mail - contact 
Mitch Backstrom - President-Elect Clint Backstrom invited Dad, Mitch, who is having thoughts about possibly joining our club. Hopefully my introduction didn't dissuade him from joining! Mitch, a UWG graduate (BA and MA) tells us he is proud of his 33 years of working for the West Georgia Tool and Die - and, of course, proud of son, Clint, as well.
Daniel Jackson - a STAR NEWS reporter, joined us to cover the program on drugs and gang violence. Daniel, retired from the Army, served 20 years with tours of duty taking him around the world. He and wife, Demetric - also an Army veteran - have three children. We always appreciate representatives of the media covering our club programs.
Roger Kaiser spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, October 16. 2020 at Carrollton's Courtyard Marriott. He told of his valuable life experiences: growing up in Indiana, basketball and baseball at Georgia Tech, coaching at West Georgia College and Life University, and now athletic director at Mt. Bethel Christian Academy in Marietta, Georgia.
David Lambert - Melanie Lambert shared a somewhat romantic lunch with husband David.
Bill Bailey - Louise Reeves invited her beloved coach, Bill Bailey. A teacher and coach in the Carroll County Schools for 35 years, Coach Bailey was on the coaching staff when Central won the state championship in 86-87. Bill is a past president of the Georgia Coaching Association and still serves on the Board.
Trent Ross - Jim Collins brought new member and UWG graduate Trent Ross. Trent is serving as Manager of the UWG Coliseum and is completing his doctorate in Education at UWG. He and his wife have two children. Once a baseball player at UWG where he met his wife, Trent has submitted his membership application! 
Daniel Jackson - 
Mitch Backstrom - President-Elect Clint Backstrom invited Dad, Mitch, who is having thoughts about possibly joining our club. Hopefully my introduction didn't dissuade him from joining! Mitch, a UWG graduate (BA and MA) tells us he is proud of his 33 years of working for the West Georgia Tool and Die - and, of course, proud of son, Clint, as well.
Tim Martin, Chief Executive Officer for Carroll Electric Membership Cooperation and Past-President of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club (2005-2006) coordinated the program for the Kiwanis Club on Friday, September 18, 2020 at the Courtyard Marriott. 
Mark Herring arranged for two members of the media to hear and report on the excellent presentation by Erica Tisinger, who is running for State Court Judge. Times-Georgian representatives were reporter Stephanie Allen, a graduate of Florida State University, and photographer Jay Luzardo, who, originally from New Jersey, has traveled across America and to more than thirty countries. 
Prissi Sullivan, a self-described "Muck-Raker" reporter for the STAR NEWS since 2004, accompanied boss and Kiwanian, Sue Horn, to report on Wayne Garner's entertaining and insightful overview of his experiences as Carrollton Mayor, Georgia Senator, and much more.
Dale Williams invited son, Brandon Williams, and Ben Brown. Brandon, currently "in-between" opportunities, is enjoying having more time to spend with Dad Dale. Ben, who comes from Buford, GA, is an excellent carpenter and is known to be Dale Williams' favorite employee - at least that is what Ben told us. Fred
Linda Robles (Ro-bless) provided the program for the online ZOOM meeting on Friday, July 17, 2020.
Jutt Howard, NG Turf will be speaker.
Prissi Sullivan, reporter for the Star News, joined us for lunch to hear a powerful and informative update on the COVID-19 pandemic presented by Laura Larson, M.D. 
The Division Council met Thursday, May 14, 2020 and Craig Williard was selected to serve as Lt. Governor for Divison 12 for the 2020-2021 term. The Carrollton Kiwais Club was represented at the Council Meeting by President Cathy Farley, Secretary Jenny Ingram, Past-Governor Richard Dixon and (now) Lt. Governor-Elect Craig Williard..jpg){kind=logo}
Time is drawing near when the Carrollton Kiwanis Club will hold its annual business meeting, with main agenda item - election of officers and directors.
Congratulations to Dr. Amber Smallwood, who has accepted a new position and will be moving to Texas. As Col. Frank Jones was famous for saying, "We're going to miss you !"
Welcome New Member Louise Reeves. 
Hi everyone,
Enter our substitute candidate: James Cullison, sophomore pianist attending Bremen High School. (should it ever re-open?) James won second place in the Carrollton Music Showcase.
Dearest Friends, I have good news to share this morning and could not wait to send it to you. Tanner Hospital in Carrollton called just minutes ago to let me know that the results of the COVID-19 test given Stuart on Sunday came back negative! He is still very sick, however, and we continue to wait for other test results for a diagnosis. A home health nurse will arrive soon to assist me with some of Stuart's medical needs, for which I am grateful.
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Chris Carr was inducted into the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, November 8, 2019. He is the band director for Carrollton High School, and his sponsor is Dr. Ernest McClendon, former band director and principal. 
On Friday, September 27, 2019, Cathy Farley was sworn-in as President of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club by Lt. Governor Bill Braswell from Douglasville. 
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Congratulations Georgia Carter !
Tuesday May 14, 2019
A memorial Service for Robert "Bob" Claxton will be held at 3 PM on Saturday, May 18, at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church in Carrollton.
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The 2018 Raffle Winners are Below:
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.
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Welcome to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club - Patrick Yuran. Patrick is the new Headmaster at Oak Mountain Academy. 
Derick Newton receives a check from the Kiwanis Foundation for the Mentoring Program.
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.
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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 .
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Information on upcoming Inter-clubs:
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.
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The memorial service arrangements for Linda's granddaughter, A’Riyah GraceAnne Bynum, are below. 
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May Birthdays
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.
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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..jpg)
Kiwanians,
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:
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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. 
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.
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”.
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.
Georgia Key Leader
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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 .
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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.
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August Birthdays
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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.
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Thanks for all the prayers and visits and calls.
Chelsea Church spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, April 24.
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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.
Kiwanian Warren "Rhubarb" Jones (1951 - 2017)
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..jpg)
Thanks to our very own Linda Robles for her efforts in a successful Key Leader Weekend.
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Call taker: "Emergency 911 , do you have an emergency?"
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.
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.
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.
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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'.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Lowell custom homebuilder Dale Williams will run for the Carroll County District 5 commissioner seat in the 2016 Republican Primary.
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Dr. Bruce Cauthen - Kiwanis Program December 11, 2015
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.
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