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Fifty Fifty Raffle

Posted by Jim Carter on Apr 17, 2021
Derrick Newton retires a card, collects $10, and that's not bad for buying dozen tickets.   35 cards remain in the deck, and the pot jumps to $621.
 
 
 
 
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Kiwanis Zoom Meeting(s)

Posted by Clint Backstrom on Apr 13, 2021
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Meeting ID: 897 1613 9685
Passcode: 865733
 
 
 
 
Confirmed RSVPs for the in-person meeting(s) are listed at the bottom of this newsletter.  Registration was open until Friday at noon (4-9-2021)  for the April 16 meeting with program "Systems and Methods" to be held at Tano's Cedar St Venue. .  (The VP calls in number of seats to the Venue;)
 
 
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 Kiwanis Zoom Meeting(s) Clint Backstrom 2021-04-13 04:00:00Z 0

Danielle Jenkins - Carrollton Senior Center

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.)

Click the "read more" below for other exciting information and experiences ...
 
 
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Board Meeting:  Officers and Directors

Tuesday, April 6, 2021
 
The Board Meeting :
The Officers, Directors, and Chairs  of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club will meet (First) Tuesday at 6:00 PM at the Tracy Stallings Community Center.
Enter the building through the front door.
 
New members should attend to fulfill one of the steps to earn the permanent badge.
 
 
 
 
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Nominating Committee

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.
Vote; early and often, on April 16 .
 
 
 
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Pathfinders

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 .
 
 
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Good Friday Breakfast

Friday, April 2, 2021
 
 
Derick Newton brought the "Good Friday" message for the 7:30 AM Kiwanis breakfast at the Courtyard Marriott .
 
 
 
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Kim Jones - Foundation

 
Kim Jones, President of the Community Foundation of West Georgia, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis via Zoom meeting on Friday, March 26, 2021.
 
 
 
 
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March Milestones 2021

Posted on Mar 25, 2021
Birthdays                            Anniversaries
 
04
Nancy Dixon
  19 Lacey & Fran Robinson
04Bob Graf  21 Tim & Shelly Martin
04
Dr. Luke Lipham
  21 Chapman & Andrea Rackaway
05
Jessie Thompson
  27 Jack & Bonnie Whitman
12
Mr K Kakade
  29 Paul & Angie McDaniel
16
Jay Willis
  30 Kenny& Jenny Duke
23Trent Ross     

24

Ernest McClendon

     
26
W.H. Smith
     
28Dale Williams     
29
Paul McDaniel
     
31
Jenny Ingram
     
 
 
 
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Tim Padgett - Emergency Management

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.
 
 
 
 
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SPLOST Vote Today

Vote Today.
 
 
The election to extend the Special Local Option Sales Tax is today.
 
 
 
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Art Bower (1940 - 2021)

 
 
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.
 
 
 
 
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Paul McDaniel awarded Governor's Leadership Medallion

Paul McDaniel was awarded the Governor's Leadership Medallion at the Division 12 Governor's Rally at the Courtyard Marriott on March 5, 2021. 
Congratulations to Paul, and thanks for managing another successful "Reading for Dr. Seuss" event.
 
 
Photo:  Kiwanis Governor George Elkins and Paul McDaniel.
 
 
 
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Chic-fil-A battles Food Insecurity

 
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.
 
 
 
 
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 Chic-fil-A battles Food Insecurity Neil Weathington 2021-03-05 05:00:00Z 0

Division 12 Governor's Rally - March 5

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.
 
 
 
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Board Meeting:  Officers and Directors

Tuesday, March 2, 2021
 
The Board Meeting :
The Officers, Directors, and Chairs  of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club will meet (First) Tuesday at 6:00 PM at the Tracy Stallings Community Center.
Enter the building through the front door.
 
New members should attend to fulfill one of the steps to earn the permanent badge.
 
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Reading for Dr. Seuss

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Dr. Seuss' Birthday - Read on Tuesday, March 2.
 
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.
 
 
 
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LaToya Gamble - Heaven in Your Home Catering 2021-03-01 05:00:00Z 0

Kiwanis Shut-ins

Stuart Yahm
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.
 
 
 
Note from Stuart:
 
 
Keep our shut-ins in your thoughts and prayers.
 
 
 
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 Kiwanis Shut-ins Neil Weathington 2021-02-23 05:00:00Z 0

Art and Music Showcase 2021

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.
 
 
Click here to see the Art Winners 2021.
 
 
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Dr. Rachel Linn - Neva Lomason Library 2021-02-12 05:00:00Z 0

Robin Worley - Sewell Clothing 

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.
 
 
 
 
 
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February Milestones 2021

Posted on Feb 01, 2021
February Birthdays 2021
 
03   Stuart Yahm (b. 1933) is home.   Camille needs volunteers to visit and drive.  Call (770) 838-5626.
05   Milton Berry
05   Bill Erickson
08   Johnny Tanner
19   Cathy Farley
21   Jackie Bridges
27   Bob Myers

February Anniversaries
 
04   Joe & Patricia Bell
18   Terry & Cynthia Langley
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Dributts diapers

 
 
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.)
https://www.dributts.com/
 
 
 
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Dr. Brendan Kelly

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
 
 
 
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Herald's Report January 22

Posted by Neil Weathington on Jan 22, 2021
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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.
 
 
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.  ]
 
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 Herald's Report January 22 Neil Weathington 2021-01-22 05:00:00Z 0

Projects Summary

 
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.
 
 
 
 
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Herald's Report January 8

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Jan 08, 2021
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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
 
 
 
 
 
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.  ]
 
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 Herald's Report January 8 Dr. Fred Richards 2021-01-08 05:00:00Z 0

Allyson Tarpley - The SPARK Program

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.
 
 
 
 
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Fifty Fifty Raffle

Posted by Neil Weathington on Jan 08, 2021
FAKE NEWS:  Financial Advisor nets nine dollar profit at Civic Club Raffel!
 
Real News:  Joey Key is unable to select still elusive Joker,
 
 
39 cards remain in the deck.
The pot thickens .  ($ 457.00)
 
 
 
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 Fifty Fifty Raffle Neil Weathington 2021-01-08 05:00:00Z 0

Shane Davis - Kiwanis Induction

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 
rehab, and assisting persons to acquire housing.
 
 
Welcome New Member !
 
 
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The SPARK Program

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.
 
 
 
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Kiwanis Art and Music Showcase 2021

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6:00 PM  Sunday, February 14, 2021
 
Click the next "read more" link below to see sponsor opportunities.
 
Thanks in advance for sending your best music students !
(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.
 
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Kiwanis Art and Music Showcase 2021 Neil Weathington 2021-01-04 05:00:00Z 0
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Herald's Report December 18

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Dec 18, 2020
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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
 
 
 
 
 
 
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.  ]
 
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Tim Grizzard

Tim Grizzard, City Manager for Carrollton Georgia,  provided the program for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club at the Courtyard Marriott.
 
 
photo:  Kiwanis President Clint Backstrom and Carrollton City Manager Tim Grizzard.
 
 
 
 
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Herald's Report December 11

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Dec 11, 2020
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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.  ]
 
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 Herald's Report December 11 Dr. Fred Richards 2020-12-11 05:00:00Z 0

New Member - Mitch Backstrom

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.  
 
 
Welcome to the Kiwanis Club - Mitch Backstrom !
 
 
 
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Michelle Morgan - Carroll County Commission 2020-12-11 05:00:00Z 0

December Milestones

07   Tejal Kakade
10   Suzy McCorkel
19   Tommy Cook
20   Jack Whitman
23   Randy Miller
27   Greg Holcomb
28   Joe Bell
28   Norman Deese
 
December Anniversaries
 
12   Bob Harker & Lori Snaith
15   Dale & Karen Williams
17   Richard & Nancy Dixon
18   Norman & Becky Deese
21   Derick & Chell Newton
21   Adrian & Lopez Nunn
 
 
 
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Gift Cards vs. Food Insecurity

Posted by Clint Backstrom on Dec 07, 2020
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.
 
Thanks, 
Clint
 
 
 
 
 
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 Gift Cards vs. Food Insecurity Clint Backstrom 2020-12-07 05:00:00Z 0
Kiwanis Christmas Dinner Party 2020 Neil Weathington 2020-12-07 05:00:00Z 0

Estate Planning -Zoom Meeting

Scott Bentley and Krista Treadaway led the Kiwanis Club in a Zoom Meeting on Estate Planning on Friday, December 4, 2020.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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December Milestones

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December Birthdays
 
07   Tejal Kakade
10   Suzy McCorkel
19   Tommy Cook
20   Jack Whitman
23   Randy Miller
25   Jesus
27   Greg Holcomb
28   Joe Bell
28   Norman Deese
 
December Anniversaries
 
12   Bob Harker & Lori Snaith
15   Dale & Karen Williams
17   Richard & Nancy Dixon
18   Norman & Becky Deese
21   Derick & Chell Newton
21   Adrian & Lopez Nunn
 
 
 
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Georgia Carter - Georgia Kiwanis District Foundaton

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. 
 
 
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Stuart Yahm

Please remember Stuart and Camille in your prayers.  Stuart has taken a "turn-for-the-worse" and remains at Carrollton Manor Nursing Facility. 
He is scheduled to receive the Covid-19 vacine on Tuesday, January 5.
 
 
Camille is unable to visit.  
You may call Camille:   (770) 838-5626.
 
 
Cards and correspondence may be sent to:
 Stuart Yahm
Carrollton Manor
2455 Oak Grove Church Rd
Carrollton GA  30117
 
Now would be a good time to send Stuart a card.
 
 
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Kiwanis Christmas Dinner Party

Posted by Neil Weathington
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 .
 
 
 
 
 
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Law Enforcement - ACE Unit

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
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Herald's Report November 13

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Nov 13, 2020
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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

 

 

 
 
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.  ]
 
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Veteran's Day

Honor our Veterans  !
 
All gave some - some gave all !
 
 
November 11, Every Year
Thank a Vet.
 
 
 
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Welcome to the world Hollis Merrill Willis

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Wednesday, November 4, 2020
 
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.
 
        
 
 
 
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Board Meeting:  Officers and Directors

Tuesday, November 3, 2020
 
The Board Meeting :
The Officers, Directors, and Chairs  of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club will meet (First) Tuesday at 6:00 PM at the Tracy Stallings Community Center.
Enter the building through the front door.
 
New members should attend to fulfill one of the steps to earn the permanent badge.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Dr. Bob Pinckney

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Thanks to Dr. Bob Pinckney for providing critical information on the safety of children.  The Kiwanis Club met via Zoom on Friday, October 23, 2020.
Dr. Bob currently serves as the Georgia District Kiwanis Youth Protection Manager.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Roger Kaiser Biography

 
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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Roger Kaiser

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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Herald's Report October 16  2020

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Oct 16, 2020
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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.
 
Fred

 

 

 
 
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October Milestones

Birthdays 
Oct 06Brian Smith
Oct 16Tim Warren
Oct 18
Georgia Carter
  
Anniversaries 
Oct 06Paul & Angie McDaniel
Oct 08Joey & Rita Key
Oct 10Mike & Missy Dugan
Oct 15Georgia & Robert Carter
Oct 30Mark & Pam Herring
  
 
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Roger Kaiser to address Carrollton Kiwanis Club

 
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.
 
 
 
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Board Meeting:  Officers and Directors

Tuesday, October 2, 2020
 
The First Board Meeting of the Kiwanis Year 2020-2021:
The Officers, Directors, and Chairs  of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club will meet (First) Tuesday at 6:00 PM at the Tracy Stallings Community Center.
Enter the building through the front door.
 
New members should attend to fulfill one of the steps to earn the permanent badge.
 
 
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Herald's Report October 2,  2020

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Oct 02, 2020
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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! 

 

 

 

 
 
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Cathy Farley inducted into the George F. Hixson Fellowship

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.)
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George Elkins visits October 2

Posted on Sep 29, 2020
Georgia Governor installs new Carrollton Officers:
 
George Elkins visited on Friday and installed the new slate of officers.  The term runs October 1 through September 30:
 
Officers 
PresidentClint Backstrom
President ElectDale Williams
Vice PresidentJohnny Tanner
Past PresidentCathy Farley
SecretaryJenny Ingram
TreasurerCraig Williard
Foundation TreasurerJim Carter
  
Directors 2020 - 2021Art Bower
 Joey Key
 Patrick Yuran
  
Directors 2020 - 2022Dr. Bob Myers
 Linda Robles
 Joe Tarshis
 
 
Thanks to Mitch Clifton, W.H. Smith, and Johnny Tanner for serving on the 2018-2020 board.
Thanks for volunteering to serve the Carrollton Kiwanis Club  !
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Herald's Report September 18,  2020

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Sep 18, 2020
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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.

 

 
 
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Carroll EMC - Internet

Posted on Sep 18, 2020
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.
 
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Georgia Kiwanis Division 12 Governor's Rally

Posted by Jenny Ingram
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.
 
 
 
 
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Jodie Goodman -  Covid-19 Counseling

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.
 
 
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Division 12 Rally - ZOOM

Greetings!
 
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. 

https://atlantabsa-org.zoom.us/j/87424032280?pwd=QjhCbU5lU3puU1Raby9pVDJ1ZmFFQT09

 

Meeting ID: 874 2403 2280

Passcode: 551252

(This also counts as an interclub for any new members)

Jenny

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Prissi Sullivan (1951 - 2020)

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It is with sadness that we report the death of Prissi Sullivan, frequent guest of Sue Horn at meetings of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club.
 
Visitation:  
10 AM - Noon Tuesday (9-8-2020)  - for "at-risk" Citizens
5 PM -  8 PM  Tuesday  (9-8-2020) -  all others
 
10 AM Wednesday  (9-9-2020)  -  Graveside at Hillcrest Cemetery
 
https://www.jcollinsfuneralhome.com/obituary/prissi-sullivan
 
 
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Jeff Richards - Warden

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.
 
 
 
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Herald's Report September 4,  2020

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Sep 04, 2020
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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.

- Fred

 

 
 
 
 
Invite Guests !
 
 
 
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September Milestones

BirthdaysAnniversaries
  
05   TimKilgore
04   Ray & Bonnie Kathe
15   Michael Crafton05   Bob & Sue Myers
21   Craig Williard05   Phil & Teresa Stamps
22   Jonathan Hendricks06   Michael & Lisa Crafton
 16   Ashley & Christopher Hulsey
 25   Mike & Margo Washington
 
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Vote !

Thanks to Corliss Long for inviting Kwasi Hudson to speak at  the last Zoom meeting.   
Kwasi Hudson led the Kiwanis Club in a discussion of efforts to  help citizens have their voice heard through voting;
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Kiwanis District Convention in Savannah

 
 
Our very own Craig Williard was inducted as the Division 12 Kiwanis Lieutenant Governor .  His term begins October 1.
 
Photo: Lt. Governor Bill Braswell passes the banner to Craig Williard.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
New District Officers:
 
 
Georgia Distrct Officers 2020-2021:
 
Photo:  (left to right) Past-Governor Andy Pipkin, Governor George Elkins, Governor-Elect Byron Mullican, Vice-Governor Darryl Gumz.
 
 
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Herald's Report August 21,  2020

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Aug 21, 2020
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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! 
 
 
 Fred
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Charity Aaron - Carroll County Schools

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
 
 
 
 
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Dr. Richard (Dick) Ingle

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Dr. Ingle presented the ZOOM meeting on Friday, August 14, 2020.
Scintillating Geometry, Math, and Calculus.
 
  
The first interesting problem was the string girdle earth calculation, then add ten feet to the string, and calculate the gap.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Then, the pi relationship of perimeter of polygons to 2R of circle inside.
 
If He lost you in the calculations, perhaps a video of Rockwell's Retroencabulator will cause your brain to explode.
 
 
 
 
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Bill Dees (1938 - 2020)

Posted by Susan Whiten on Aug 15, 2020
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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.
 
Sincerely,
Susan Whiten
770-328-5098
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Kiwanis Zoom Meeting August 14

Posted by Dr. Richard Ingle

Dick Ingle is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Kiwanis Meeting

Time: Aug 14, 2020 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

Click Here to Join

Meeting ID: 789 8285 8754

Passcode: Kiwanis

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Erica Tisinger - Candidate for State Court Judge

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
 
 
 
 
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Herald's Report August 7,  2020

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Aug 07, 2020
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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.   

Fred

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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August Milestones

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Birthdays
 
Anniversaries
06   Javeese Smith
 
06   Tim & Karen Warren
10   Ashley Hulsey
 
12   Jeremy & Janet Sabo
19   Mike Dugan
 
13   John & Emily Bass
20   Joey Key
 
17   WH & Peggy Smith
30   Ray Kathe  
 
20    Dick & Susan Ingle
 
 
22   Tim & Sandra Kilgore
  24   Jim & Olivia Russell
 
 
 
 
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Board Meeting August 4 2020

 
The meeting of the Officers and Directors will be 6:00 PM Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at the Tracy Stallings Community Center.  
The Tracy Stallings Community Center
First Tuesday, August 4, 2020
 
 
Officers, Directors, Committee Chairs, and New Members should attend to qualify for the permanent badge.
 
 
 
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Met Lane and Erica Tisinger

Candidates for State Court Judge will speak to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, August 7, 2020 at the Courtyard Marriott.
 
    
 
  
 
 
Registration for attendance will appear at the footer of this e-news bulletin.  Scroll down.
 
 
 
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What are the chances ?

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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.
Congratulations ?
 
 
 
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Wayne Garner: Lobyist, St Senator, Jailer, Mayor, Man of Many Hats 2020-07-24 04:00:00Z 0

Herald's Report July 24,  2020

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Jul 24, 2020
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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

- Fred

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Thanks from the Center for the Arts

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To the Carrollton Kiwanis Club,

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.

Tim

 

Tim Chapman

Superintendent of Arts

Carrollton Center for the Arts

251 Alabama Street

Carrollton, GA 30117

o: 770-838-1083

f: 770-838-9686

c: 912-481-0255

tchapman@carrollton-ga.gov

 

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Linda P Robles (ro-bless)

  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:
 
 
It Takes A Village Family Services
 
As always, thanks for all that you do.
 
Cathy Farley
 
Thanks !
 
 
 
 
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Scott Lanier - NG Turf

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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.
 
 
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Fifty Fifty Raffle

Lacy Robison retired a card at our last meeting.  Our pot now has $92, and 49 cards remain.   
 
 
 
 
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Herald's Report July 10,  2020

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Jul 10, 2020
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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 !

 
- Fred
 
 
 
 
 
 
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'Bout Time IN-Person Meetings

Posted by Neil E Weathington
About the meeting on July 10:
RSVP s were collected on ClubRunner for the in-person meeting held at the Courtyard Marriott on Friday, July 10, 2020. 
 
Jutt Howard, NG Turf will be speaker.
 
 
 
 
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Call Dale Williams [770-328-6368] by Wednesday to add your name if you wish to attend but missed the reservation deadline.
 
 
 
Thanks !
 
 
 
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July Milestones

July Birthdays
02Dr. Richard Ingle
03Will Ozier
10Melanie Lambert
14Chris Carr
20Mitch Clifton
21Jared Griffis
23Patrick Yuran
24Harris Johnson
27Bill Dees
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Anniversaries
01Neil & Lynn Weathington
03Kathie & Larry Berrett
10Rick  & Cindy Sears
12Patrick & Marie Yuran
17Jesse & Mitzi Thompson
  
 
Please e-mail neil_weathington@bellsouth.net to notify errors and omissions.   This report is pulled from data in ClubRunner.
 
 
 
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Food Drive in India

Dear Friends of South India Christian Mission,

 

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
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Board Meeting July 7 2020

 
The meeting of the Officers and Directors will be 6:00 PM Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at the Tracy Stallings Community Center.  
The Tracy Stallings Community Center
First Tuesday, July 7, 2020
 
 
Officers, Directors, Committee Chairs, and New Members should attend to qualify for the permanent badge.
 
 
 
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Board Meeting 6:00 PM  Tuesday July 7

The Board of Officers and Directors will meet in the boardroom the Tracy Stallings Building.
 
We are asked to enter through the front door.  Other entrances will not be available.
 
 
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Zoom Meeting June 26

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.
 
 
 
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Dr. Laura Larson - Infectious Disease

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.)
 
 
 
 
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Herald's Report June 19,  2020

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Jun 19, 2020
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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.
 
Fred
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Invite Guests !
 
 
 
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June Milestones

Birthdays 
  
11Bo Bass
13Lacey Robinson
15Sam Newsome
18Mark Albertus
23Jim Carter
27Kathie Barrett
29Mike Washington
30Shawn Skalin
  
Anniversaries 
9Will & Angelika Ozier
26
Johnny & Allison Tanner
 
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Zoom Online Meeting

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.
 
 
 
 
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Department of Agriculture Food Distribution

Thanks to Seven Kiwanians for providing assistance to the Lion's Club in distributing Department of Agriculture fruit and vegetable boxes.

  Thanks to Jim Carter,  Mark Herring, Randy Miller, Fred Richards, Lacey Robinson, Jeremy Sabo,  and Neil Weathington.

It is always a GREAT day to be a Kiwanian.

 

 

 

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Physical Distancing

 
The Kiwanis Club will not meet for the next two few weeks months (?) 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.)
 
 
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Good ZOOM on May 22 !

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.
 
 
 
 
 
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Lion's Club Food Distribution

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!

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Action Ministries seeking volunteers

From Denise Shackleford, Action Ministries
 
Thank you in advance for your kind attention in this matter. Should you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact me.

 
 
Denise Etienne Shackelford
Carroll County Coordinator
(C) 678 472-9545
SLSKCarroll@actionministries.net
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Craig Williard to serve as Lt. Governor

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.
 
 
 
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Officers and Directors 2020-2021

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The nominating committee of Jim Collins, Terry Langley, Randy Miller, and Will Ozier presented the following report.
 
Nominations were closed on Monday, April 27, 2020 and the election process was initiated by e-mail to members only.
 
Thanks to the members who voted to accept the nominations !  The informal-honor-system tally was 44 votes "For", with 0 "no" votes,  and 0 abstentions.
The current board of officers and directors met via e-mail on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 and approved the slate.
 
 
 
Officer and Directors for next year:
 
Serving October 2020 - September 2021 
PresidentClint Backstrom
President ElectDale Williams
Vice PresidentJohnny Tanner
Past PresidentCathy Farley
SecretaryJenny Ingram
TreasurerCraig Williard
Foundation TreasurerJim Carter
  
Directors 2020 - 2021Art Bower
 Joey Key
 Patrick Yuran
  
Directors 2020 - 2022Dr. Bob Myers
 Linda Robles
 Joe Tarshis
 
 
Thanks for volunteering to serve the Carrollton Kiwanis Club  !
 
 
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May Milestones 2020

May Birthdays
14
Louise Reeves
19
Bob Harker
31
Travis Thomaston
  
 
 
May Anniversaries
1
Joe & Susan Tarshis
6
Clint & Erin Backsttom
29
Bo & Kelly Bass
29
Craig & Jule Williard
 
 
Please E-mail Neil if your birthday or anniversary is not listed.
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Tom Bridges  (1945-2020)

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.
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Pickin' and Grinnin'...

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 ?! "
 
 
 
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New House -  Happy Homeowner

Congratulations :
Linda is smiling .   With "shelter-in-place" -  she owns a new shelter.  
 
          
 
 
This may disappoint  a club full of humble servant leaders - she is already moved-in.   Heavy lifting is done.
 
 
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Annual Business Meeting

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.
 
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All our "exes" live in Texas

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 ?

 

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Which way to the Beach  ?

Posted by Neil Weathington on Apr 08, 2020
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"   ??
 
 
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Welcome New Member - Louise Reeves

 Welcome New Member Louise Reeves.  
 
Louse is sponsored by W.H. Smith and Johnny Tanner.
 
 
 
 
Steps to earn the "real" badge:
1.  Attend a board meeting
2.  Attend an InterClub.
3.  Attend a training session.
4.  Assist with a service project.
 
 
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From the Kiwanis President

Posted by Cathy Farley on Mar 30, 2020
Hi everyone,
 
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.  
 
Love and blessings to everyone,
 
Cathy Farley
 
 
 
 
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They said ...

Were you ever told that you would not amount to anything just sitting on your couch ?
 
 
Now you are told this is what you have to do to save the world ?
 
 
 
 
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Dr. Ingle's recent trip to India

Dr. Richard Ingle travels to India each year, usually to train teachers and preachers.
 
The new pet:
     
 
We agreed to quarantine him for the zoo.  He has COVID-19 and they don’t want it to spread to the other animals.  Lovely Indian Bengal.

I asked if it would spread to me. They said no chance. He’ll eat you first.
 
 
He and a team of Doctors take medical care to villages in India.
 
 
   
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
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Pandemic - Poem Dr. Fred Richards 2020-03-30 04:00:00Z 0

Georgia District art and Music Showcase

Posted by Neil Weathington on Mar 24, 2020
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 !
 
 
 
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Good News :  I Yahm what I Yahm ?

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
 
 
 
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Terry Langley - Kiwanis Program

On Friday the 13th, when the program speaker is unable to attend,  who you gonna call ?
Ghostbusters?
 
                       
 
Sheriff Terry Langley spoke about the Georgia Constitutional Office of the Sheriff - and happened to mention that he is running for re-election.   
Stuart Yahm was called upon to supply the weakly weekly joke.   
Dr. Albertus updated his club on the emergency plans currently implemented by the school systems.
 
The Kiwanis Club will not meet for at least the next two Fridays -  watch for announcements of when meetings will resume.
 
 
 
 
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Herald's Report March 13, 2020 Dr. Fred Richards 2020-03-13 04:00:00Z 0

The Nifty Fifty Fifty Club Raffle

Posted by Jim Carter on Mar 11, 2020
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Our Queen of Hearts, Louise Reeves, drew for her first time.
Just 51 to go, and the pot has $96.
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Pageant at Pine Knoll

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). 
 
Fred
 
 
 
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Pageant at Pine Knoll Dr. Fred Richards 2020-03-07 05:00:00Z 0

School Superintendents - E-SPLOST

E-SPLOST :
 
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.
 
 
 
 
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Herald's Report March 6, 2020 Dr. Fred Richards 2020-03-06 05:00:00Z 0

Fred Kalil - Sports CBS-46

Fred Kalil, sportscaster for CBS-46 in Atlanta, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on February 27, 2020 in the UWG's Z6 Food Services Building.
 
photo:  Cathy Farley, Kiwanis President, presents the coveted Kiwanis mug to Fred Kalil, Atlanta Sports Anchor.
 
 
 
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Board Meeting March 3

 
The meeting of the Officers and Directors will be 6:00 PM Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at the Tracy Stallings Community Center.  
The Tracy Stallings Community Center
First Tuesday, March 3, 2020
 
 
Officers, Directors, Committee Chairs, and New Members should attend to qualify for the permanent badge.
 
 
 
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Pageant at Carrollton Nursing and Rehab

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.
 
 
 
 
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Bryan Scott - Worthwhile Pursuits 2020-02-21 05:00:00Z 0
Herald's Report February 21, 2020 Dr. Fred Richards 2020-02-21 05:00:00Z 0

Coaches - UWG Baseball and Softball

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.
 
 
 
 
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Herald's Report February 14, 2020 Dr. Fred Richards 2020-02-14 05:00:00Z 0

The music competition

Posted on Feb 09, 2020
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.
 
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The music competition Neil Weathington 2020-02-09 05:00:00Z 0

Art Winners 2020

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.  
 
 
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Herald's Report February 07, 2020 Dr. Fred Richards 2020-02-07 05:00:00Z 0

Chuck Watkins - Lumber Industry

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.
 
 
Photo:  Cathy Farley and Chuck Watkins
 
 
 
 
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Board Meeting February 4

 
The meeting of the Officers and Directors will be 6:00 PM Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at the Tracy Stallings Community Center.  
The Tracy Stallings Community Center
First Tuesday,February 4, 2020
 
 
Officers, Directors, Committee Chairs, and New Members should attend to qualify for the permanent badge.
 
 
 
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February Milestones 2020

Posted on Feb 01, 2020
February Birthdays 2020
 
03   Stuart Yahm
05   Bill Erickson
08   Johnny Tanner
19   Cathy Farley
21   Jackie Bridges
27   Bob Myers

February Anniversaries
 
04   Joe & Patricia Bell
08   Harris & Connie Johnson
18   Terry & Cynthia Langley
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Herald's Report January 31 2020 Dr. Fred Richards 2020-01-31 05:00:00Z 0

Daniel Jackson - Carroll Tomorrow

Daniel Jackson spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, January 31, 2019 in the lower level of the Z6 Food Service Building on the UWG Campus.
 
 
Photo:  Kiwanis President Cathy Farley and Daniel Jackson, Carroll Tomorrow
 
 
 
 
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Superior Court Judge John Simpson

Superior Court Judge John Simpson spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, January 24, 2020 , in the Hubbard Dining Room on the UWG Campus.

The Kiwanis Club meets every Friday at Z6 on the UWG Campus.

 

 

Photo:  Kiwanis President Cathy Farley and Superior Court Judge John Simpson.

 

 

 

 

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Herald's Report January 24 2020 Dr. Fred Richards 2020-01-24 05:00:00Z 0
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Herald's Report January 10 2020 Dr. Fred Richards 2020-01-10 05:00:00Z 0

Alicia Brady - Camp Sunshine

Friday, January 10, 2020
 
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
 
 
 
 
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Board Meeting January 7

 
The meeting of the Officers and Directors will be 6:00 PM Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at the Tracy Stallings Community Center.  
The Tracy Stallings Community Center
First Tuesday, January 7, 2020
 
 
Officers, Directors, Committee Chairs, and New Members should attend to qualify for the permanent badge.
 
 
 
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Art and Music Showcase Sponsors

2020 Carrollton Kiwanis Art & Music Showcase
 
Sponsorship Form
 
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.
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Dr. Bob Reeves - My Farewell Journey
 

     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. 
- Dr. Bob Reeves □
 
 
       
 
 Dr. Bob Reeves - My Farewell Journey  Dr. Bob Reeves 2020-01-06 05:00:00Z 0
Herald's Report January 3 2020 Dr. Fred Richards 2020-01-03 05:00:00Z 0

Autism and Baseball  -  Taylor Duncan

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.
 
Help Wanted ?
 
      
 
 
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Fred Richards honored with "Town Crier" Trophy 2019-12-20 05:00:00Z 0
Re-New Member - Mark Herring 2019-12-20 05:00:00Z 0
Herald's Report December 20, 2019 Dr. Fred Richards 2019-12-20 05:00:00Z 0
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Jordan Truck Sales (JTS)

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.
 
 
 
 
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The Nifty Fifty Fifty Club Raffle

Posted by Jim Carter on Dec 07, 2019
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Dr. Richard Fiore takes a chance.
The pot is up to $581, and 38 Cards remain.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Herald's Report December 6, 2019 Dr. Fred Richards 2019-12-06 05:00:00Z 0

Delivering hot lunches to needy families

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.
 
 
 
 
 
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 Delivering hot lunches to needy families Neil Weathington 2019-11-27 05:00:00Z 0

Bob Myers  - Birds in Carroll County 

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.
 
 
 
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Herald's Report November 22 Dr. Fred Richards 2019-11-22 05:00:00Z 0

New Member - Dr. Jimmy Brock

Posted on Nov 20, 2019
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.
 
photo:  Richard Dixon, Dr. Jimmy Brock, Jim Carter
 
 
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Veteran's Memorial Park

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.
 
 
photo:  Barry Garner and Richard Dixon
 
 
 
 
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Herald's Report November 15 Dr. Fred Richards 2019-11-15 05:00:00Z 0

The Ken Farmer Bowl Raffle

Congratulations to the following winners of the Football Bowl Raffle:
 
Katie Bartlett  -  $ 100 cash from Synovus Bank
Katie Bartlett  -  $ 100 Carrollton Downtown Dollars
James Cater  -  $ 200 cash from United Community Bank
Clint Backstrom  -  Indulge Spa Package
Johnny Tanner  -  46'' Television
Beth Graf  -  Recliner from Sit 'n Sleep
David Kathe  -  $ 1,000 Grand Prize
 
The Kiwanis Foundation thanks all sponsors and participants in the 2019 Raffle.
 
 
 
 
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Carrollton's Bankhead Project 

Met Lane and Erica Studdard spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, November 8, 2019 in the Hubbard Dining Room on the UWG Campus.
They presented a slide show of the progress and plans for Carrollton's Bankhead Highway project.
 
 
Photo:  Erica Studdard, Cathy Farley, and Met Lane
 
 
 
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New Member  -  Chris Carr

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.  
 
 
 
 
 
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Herald's Report November 8 Dr. Fred Richards 2019-11-08 05:00:00Z 0

Board Meeting November 5

 
The meeting of the Officers and Directors will be 6:00 PM Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at the Tracy Stallings Community Center.  
The Tracy Stallings Community Center
First Tuesday, November 5, 2019
 
 
Officers, Directors, Committee Chairs, and New Members should attend to qualify for the permanent badge.
 
 
 
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Herald's Report November 1 Dr. Fred Richards 2019-11-01 04:00:00Z 0

November Milestones

Posted on Nov 01, 2019
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 !
 

Birthdays
Anniversaries
01   Sue Horn
 
02   Matthew Clay
02   Melanie & David Lambert
09   Adrian Nunn
10   Sam & Tai Newsome
11   Amber Smallwood
12   Randy & Jane Miller
18   Phil Stamps
 
19   Robert Duffee
 
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State Senator Mike Dugan

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
 
 
 
 
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Metro Atlanta Kiwanis Club

Forty Years ago, the Carrollton Kiwanis Club charted the Metro Atlanta Kiwanis Club.
 
Now, we are invited:
 
The Metro Atlanta Kiwanis Club will be celebrating forty years of service to children and would like you to join us in celebrating.
Theme:  "Together We Make a Difference"
 
Piccadilly Restaurant
2841 Greenbriar Parkweay SW
Atlanta GA  30331
 
Monday, October 28, 2019
6:00 - 8:00  PM
 
(Arrive 30 miniutes early to purchase meal.)
 
There will also be a silent auction and door prizes.
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Joel Richards - Chief of Police

Joel Richards spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, October 25, 2019 in the Hubbard Dining Room on the UWG Campus.  
 
 
photo:   Carrollton Police Chief Joel Richards and Kiwanis President Cathy Farley
 
 
 
 
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Herald's Report October 25 Dr. Fred Richards 2019-10-18 04:00:00Z 0

Bob Myers  -  Bird in Carroll County Georgia

Posted on Oct 18, 2019
 
 
 
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.
 
 
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Herald's Report October 18 Dr. Fred Richards 2019-10-18 04:00:00Z 0
Herald's Report October 11 Dr. Fred Richards 2019-10-11 04:00:00Z 0
Miss Georgia (Victoria Hill) visits Carrollton Kiwanis 2019-10-11 04:00:00Z 0
New Member - Milton Berry 2019-10-11 04:00:00Z 0

The State of the Union - President's Address

Posted on Oct 04, 2019
On Friday, September 27, 2019, Cathy Farley was sworn-in as President of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club by Lt. Governor Bill Braswell from Douglasville.  
 
 
Cathy presented the first program of the year (October 4) and shared photographs of the best past memories of Kiwanis, so far.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Herald's Report October 4 Dr. Fred Richards 2019-10-04 04:00:00Z 0

Walter Zeller Fellowship

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.
 
 
 
 
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George F. Hixson Fellowship

Two Carrollton Kiwanianis were inducted into the George F. Hixson Fellowship on Friday, September 27, 2019.
Congratulations to Paul McDaniel and Javeese Smith.
 
 
Photo:  Javeese Smith, President Cathy Farley, Paul McDaniel, and Angie McDaniel.
 
 
 
Hixson Fellowship 2019
 
 
 
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OCTOBER  Milestones

Posted on Oct 01, 2019
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 !
 
Birthdays:
Anniversaries:
  
06   Brian Smith06   Paul & Angie McDaniel
15   Angie McDaniel08   Joey & Rita Key
16   Tim Warren
10   Mike & Missy Dugan
18   Georgia Carter15   Robert & Georgia Carter
  
 
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Board Meeting October 1

 
The meeting of the Officers and Directors will be 6:00 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.
 
 
 
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Herald's Report September 27 Dr. Fred Richards 2019-09-27 04:00:00Z 0

Where is the world is Jim Carter ?

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.
 
 
 
 
 
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Legion of Honor

Kiwanians are awarded the Legion of Honor pin and certificate after twenty five years of membership and on five year intervals.
 
Terry Langley presented the Legion of Honor Awards:
 
 
Harris Johnson, 35 years, was unavailable for photo.
photo: President Terry Langley,  Dr. Bob Reeves (45 years) and Dr. Ernest Mcclendon (40 years)
 
 
 
 
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Kiwanis Attendance 

 
Kiwanians receive the "perfect" attendance award:
 
 
Jim Collins received the 43 year pin, and Fred Richards received the 41 year pin.
Congratulations to all !
 
 
 
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Clint Backstrom receives the Fred Richards Outstanding Service Award 2019-09-20 04:00:00Z 0
Herald's Report September 20 Dr. Fred Richards 2019-09-20 04:00:00Z 0

Guests - Friday the 13th of September

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Kiwanis Guests on Friday, Sept 13:
 
Chris Carr,  CHS Band Director and guest of Dr. Earnest McClendon.
Ron Carter, brother and guest of Jim Carter.
John Vincent, Minister in India and guest of Dr. Richard Ingle.
 
 
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Kevin Hemphill  -  Integrezign

Kevin Hemphill spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, September 13, 2019 in the lower level of Z6.
 
 
Photo:  Clint Backstrom and Kevin Hemphill
 
 
 
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Michelle Morgan  -  Carroll County Commission
 

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.
 
Photo:   Terry Langley and Michelle Morgan
 
 
 
 
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Kiwanis Koncession UWG Schedule

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7:00 PMSaturdayNovember 16Valdosta State
 
Dear Fellow Kiwanians,
 
The club is scheduled to run concessions at this Saturday's  UWG home game at 7 p.m. Please consider volunteering to assist if possible.  
 
As always, your help is greatly appreciated!
 
Cathy Farley
 
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Board Meeting September 3

 
The meeting of the Officers and Directors will be 6:00 PM Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at the Tracy Stallings Community Center.
The Tracy Stallings Community Center
First Tuesday, September 3, 2019
 
 
Officers, Directors, Committee Chairs, and New Members should attend to qualify for the permanent badge.
 
 
 
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September Milestones

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 !
 
Birthdays:
Anniversaries:
05   Tim Kilgore 
15   Michael Crafton04   Ray & Bonnie Kathe
21   Craig Williard05   Phil & Teresa Stamps
22   Jonathan Hendricks
06   Michael & Lisa Crafton
23   Dusty Hightower15   Ashley & Christopher Hulsey
 24   Mike & Margot Washington
 
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Jeff Bell  -  Truth in Nature

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.
 
 
photo:  Jeff Bell and Clint Backstrom
 
 
 
 
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Herald's Report August 30 Dr. Fred Richards 2019-08-30 04:00:00Z 0

Kiwanis Koncessions August 30

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August 30, 2019
Friday Night High School Football Classic at UWG
 
Mitch Clifton has agreed to manage the concession stand at the UWG Stadium for the Friday Night (8-30-2019) High School Classic Kick-Off Game.
 
Please see Mitch to volunteer.  Volunteers are needed.
 
Mitch Clifton
770-832-9431
678-673-7059
mclifton@westga.edu
 
 
 
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Thanks from Georgia Carter

 
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.
Best regards to you all-Georgia
 
Georgia Carter
 
 
 
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Comedian Stuart Yahm

Comedian Stuart Yahm adds levity to the Carrollton Kiwanis with a touch of humor.
 
 
 
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District Convention 2019 - Augusta

Congratulations Georgia Carter !
 
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.
 
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UWG Circle K

August 16, 2-019
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.
 
 
 
 
 
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Herald's Report August 23 Dr. Fred Richards 2019-08-16 04:00:00Z 0

Coach David Dean - UWG Football

Coach David Dean, UWG Football Coach, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on August 16, 2019 at Z6 Food Services Building.
 
 
photo:  Coach David Dean and Kiwanis President Terry Langley.
(photographic proof that college coaches smile pre-season ?)
 
 
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Herald's Report August 16 Dr. Fred Richards 2019-08-16 04:00:00Z 0

InterClub to Rockmart

Thanks to the members of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club who visted the home club of the Lieutenant Governor.
 
 
Photo:  Bob Myers,  Mitch Clifton, Milton Berry, and Jim Russell.
 
 
 
 
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Brilliant Minds Pre-School

 
Brittney Stobridge presented the program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on the Brilliant Minds Pre-School.
 
 
 
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Herald's Report August 9 Dr. Fred Richards 2019-08-09 04:00:00Z 0

August Milestones

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Birthdays
 
Anniversaries
06   Javeese Smith
 
06   Tim & Karen Warren
10   Ashley Hulsey
 
12   Jeremy & Janet Sabo
19   Mike Dugan
 
13   John & Emily Bass
19   Jake Stephenson
 
17   WH & Peggy Smith
20    Joey Key
 
20    Dick & Susan Ingle
30    Ray Kathe
 
24    Jim & Olivia Russell
   
 
 
 
 
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Board Meeting August 6

 
The meeting of the Officers and Directors will be 6:00 PM Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at the Tracy Stallings Community Center.
The Tracy Stallings Community Center
First Tuesday, August 6, 2019
 
 
Officers, Directors, Committee Chairs, and New Members should attend to qualify for the permanent badge.
 
 
 
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Aundi Lesley  -  Carrollton Main Street

 
Aundi Lesley presented the program topic "Carrollton Main Street" to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, August 2, 2019.
 
 
Photo:    Aundi Lesley and Terry Langley
 
 
 
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Herald's Report August 2 Dr. Fred Richards 2019-08-02 04:00:00Z 0
Herald's Report July 26 Dr. Fred Richards 2019-07-26 04:00:00Z 0

Marty Smith - Georgia State Property Officer

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.
 
 
photo:   Marty Smith and Terry Langley
 
 
 
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Kathy Knowles  - Heard County Community Partnership

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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Herald's Report July 19 Dr. Fred Richards 2019-07-19 04:00:00Z 0

Kiwanis 5-K Race

Thanks to all the volunteers who helped make the 2019 5-K Race a success.
 
 
Congratulations to runner # 219 for being the first Kiwanian to cross the finish line.
 
 
 
 
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5-K Race Results (2019)

 
The Carrollton Kiwanis Club thanks the following generous sponsors of the 5-K Race:
 

Across Village

Carrollton Emergency Physicians

Sit’n Sleep

Carroll County Sheriff Office

Carroll EMC 

Synovus

Carrollton Emerge

SLM Recycling

Ozier Apparel

 

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Now Meeting in the Hubbard Dining Room (Z-6)

Beginning July 12, (unless announced otherwise),  Kiwanis meets in the Hubbard Dining Room of Z-6 on the UWG Campus.
 
 
1)  Please use stairs or elevator to access the second floor of the Z-6 Dining Hall.
2)  Sign-in as a member (or guest) of the Kiwanis Club at the Cashier station.
3)  Select food of your choice.
4)  Kiwanis meets in the Hubbard Dining Room ( in the back of the building.)
 
 
It's always a  Great Day to be a Kiwanian !!
 
 
UWG | Carrollton-Carroll County Education Collaborative
 
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Good Idea:  A Kiwanis Thrift Store

 
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.
 
Fred & Anne
 
 
 
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July Milestones

July Birthdays
 
02   Dick Ingle
03   Will Ozier
10   Melanie Lambert
20   Mitch Clifton
21   Jared Griffis
21   Matt Miles
23   Patrick Yuran
24   Harris Johnson
27   Bill Dees
 
July Anniversaries
 
01   Neil & Lynn Weathington
03   Kathie & Larry Barrett
10   Rick & Cindy Sears
12   Patrick & Marie Yuran
17   Jesse & Mitzi Thompson
 
 
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Board Meeting-  July 2

 
The meeting of the Officers and Directors will be 6:00 PM Tuesday, JuLY 2, 2019 at the Tracy Stallings Community Center.
The Tracy Stallings Community Center
First Tuesday, JuLY 2, 2019
 
 
Officers, Directors, Committee Chairs, and New Members should attend to qualify for the permanent badge.
 
 
 
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Jamie Cramer - Georgia DHS

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.
 
 
 
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Herald's Report July 12 Dr. Fred Richards 2019-06-21 04:00:00Z 0
Herald's Report June 21 Dr. Fred Richards 2019-06-21 04:00:00Z 0

Dr. Chapman Rackaway - The Democracy Project

The Democracy Project
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
 
 
 
 
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Special Election - Go Vote !

Tuesday, July 15, 2019
 
Today is the special election for Carroll County Commission Chair and district commission seats 4 and 5.
 
Make sure to exercise your right to vote.
 
 
 
 
 
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Sheriff's Office Fraud Investigations

Friday, June 14. 2-19
The Kiwanis Club welcomed officers from the Sheriff's Department Adams East and Jackson Lawrence, who provided the program on fraud investigation and prevention.
 
 
 
 
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Community Give-Back Project Jaqueline Bridges 2019-06-15 04:00:00Z 0

Three more meetings at Sunset Hills Country Club

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.
 
    
 
 
Thank you for your cooperation.
 
 
 
 
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June Milestones

June Birthdays
 
11   Bo Bass
13   Lacey Robinson
15   Sam Newsome
18   Mark Albertus
23   Jim Carter
27   Kathie Barrett
29   Mike Washington
30   Shawn Skalin
 
 
June Anniversaries
 
9    Will &  Angelika Ozier
12  Jake & Julie Stephens 
20   Dusty & Christina Hightower
26   Johnny & Alison Tanner
 
 
 
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PASS - Cynthia Langley

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.
 
 
photo:  Terry and Cynthia Langley
 
 
 
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Board Meeting -  June 4

 
The meeting of the Officers and Directors will be 6:00 PM Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at the Tracy Stallings Community Center.
The Tracy Stallings Community Center
First Tuesday, June 4, 2019
 
 
Officers, Directors, Committee Chairs, and New Members should attend to qualify for the permanent badge.
 
 
 
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Dr. Luke Lipham - Heart Bypass Surgery

Friday, May 31, 2019
 
Dr. Luke Lipham spoke to his Carrollton Kiwanis Club and told the story of his diagnosis and surprise heart bypass surgery.
 
 
Photo:  Dr. Luke Lipham and Kiwanis President Terry Langley
 
 
 
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Herald's Report May 31 Dr. Fred Richards 2019-05-31 04:00:00Z 0

Pageant at Pine Knoll 

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.
 
 
 
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Senior Honors Night at Villa Rica High School

Tuesday May 14, 2019
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 .
 
 
 
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In Memory - Dr. Robert "Bob" Claxton  (1942 - 2019)

Posted on May 18, 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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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.
 
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Keep Carroll Beautiful

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.
 
 
photo:  Jeremy Moore and Terry Langley
 
 
 
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Interclub to Newnan

Posted by Mitch Clifton on May 15, 2019
Four members of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club visited the Newnan Kiwanis Club on Tuesday, May 14, 2019.
The Newnan Kiwanis Club chartered the Carrollton Kiwanis Club in 1947.
 
 
photo:  Mitch Clifton, Joe Bell, Joey Key (who served as President of the Newnan Club a few years back), and Randy Miller.
 
 
 
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Dr. John Green - Education Collaborative

Dr. John Green, Education Collaborative; spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on May 10, 2019 at Sunset Hills Country Club .
 
 
 
Photo:  Dr. John Green and Kiwanis President-Elect Cathy Farley
 
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Club Election Results ~

Posted by Jim Collins on May 10, 2019
Officers and Directors for 2019-2020:
 
PresidentCathy Farley
President-ElectClint Backstrom
Vice-PresidentDale Williams
SecretaryJenny Ingram'
TreasurerCraig Williard
Foundation TreasurerJim Carter
Immediate Past PresidentTerry Langley
 
  
 
Board of Directors
2018-20202019-2021
Dr. LokArt Bower
W.H. SmithJoey Key
John TannerPatrick Yuran
 
 
 
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Danny Gourley - UWG Adult Learners and Veterans

Danny Gourley presented the program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, May 3, 2019 at Sunset Hills Country Club.
 
 
photo:  Danny Gourley, Terry Langley, and Tiara Murphy.
 
 
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 Board Meeting -  May 7

 
The meeting of the Officers and Directors will be 6:00 PM Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at the Tracy Stallings Community Center. 
 
The Tracy Stallings Community Center
First Tuesday, May 7, 2019
 
 
Officers, Directors, Committee Chairs, and New Members should attend to qualify for the permanent badge.
 
 
 
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Herald's Report May 3 Dr. Fred Richards 2019-05-03 04:00:00Z 0

Cookout for Council for the Aging

Thanks to the volunteers who assisted with the Spring Picnic !
 
 
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.  
 
 
Countdown:  Only 365 days until the next one ?
 
 
 
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May Milestones

May Birthdays
12
Isabel Miles
19
Bob Harker
21
Bruce Daniel
31
Travis Thomaston
 
 
May Anniversaries
1
Joe & Susan Tarshis
6
Clint & Erin Backsttom
8
Matt & Isabel Miles
29
Bo & Kelly Bass
29
Craig & Jule Williard
 
 
 
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West Georgia Habitat for Humanity

 
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.
 
 
 
 
 
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Herald's Report April 26 Dr. Fred Richards 2019-04-26 04:00:00Z 0

Breakfast Meeting on Good Friday

The Carrollton Kiwanis Club met for breakfast on "Good Friday" - April 19, 2019.
 
 
 
The Christian message was brought by Minister Thomasina Nicholas, an Army Veteran and seven year minister at Bethlehem Temple.
 
 
photo:   Minister Thomasina Nicholas and Kiwanis V.P. Clint Backstrom.
 
 
 
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Breakfast Meeting on Good Friday

The Carrollton Kiwanis Club will meet for breakfast on "Good Friday" - April 19, 2019.
The Christian message will be brought by Jerry Boykin.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Kim Jones - Community Foundation

Kim Jones presented the program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, April 12, 2019 at Sunset Hills Country Club.
 
 
 
photo:  Kim Jones and Terry Langley
 
 
 
 
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Georgia Student Leadership

Kiwanians
 
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 a certification.
 
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.
Snacks & Lunch will be provided
 
 
***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!!!
 
Linda Robles
SLP Chair
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Southeastern Quilt Museum

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.
 
 
photo:  Marilyn Hubbard and Terry Langley
 
 
 
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April Interclubs

Posted by Mitch Clifton on Apr 10, 2019
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.
 
Thanks,
Mitch Clifton
770-832-9431
678-673-7059
mclifton@westga.edu
 
 
 
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Board Meeting -  April 2

 
The meeting of the Officers and Directors will be 6:00 PM Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at the Tracy Stallings Community Center. 
 
The Tracy Stallings Community Center
First Tuesday, April 2, 2019
 
 
Officers, Directors, Committee Chairs, and New Members should attend to qualify for the permanent badge.
 
 
 
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Paula Burke - Extension Agent

Paula Burke, Carroll County Extension Agent, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, March 30, 2019 at Sunset Hills Country Club.
 
 
photo:  Paula Burke and Terry Langley
 
 
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April Milestones

April 10Dan Lewis
April 11Blair Watkins
April 25Robert Carter
 
Anniversaries
April 2Dr. Luke and Suzanne Durham
April 21Suzy and Jeremy McCorkel
April 21Stuart and Camille Yahm
April 24Matthew and Melanie Clay
 
 
 
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Georgia Kiwanis Student Leadership Retreat

Once again, our magnificent Linda P Robles has led the Georgia Kiwanis Leadership Retreat.
Good Job Linda !
 
 
Front Row:  Probably tired, definitely seated:  Darryl Gumz and Linda Robles.
 
Great Job Again !
 
 
 
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Tanner Foundation - Dawn Duncan

Dawn Duncan from the Tanner Foundation spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, March 22, 2019 at Sunset Hills Country Club. 
 
 
photo:  Dawn Duncan, Tanner Foundation and Cathy Farley, Kiwanis President-Elect.
 
 
 
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Herald's Report March 22 Dr. Fred Richards 2019-03-22 04:00:00Z 0

March Milestones

Birthdays
 
04
Nancy Dixon
04
Dr. Luke Lipham
05
Jessie Thompson
12
Mr K Kakade
16
Jay Willis
26
W.H. Smith
29
Paul McDaniel
31
Jenny Ingram
 
Anniversaries
17
Dan & Penny Lewis
20
Wayne Korbl & Amber Smallwood
21
Tim & Shelly Martin
21
Chapman & Andrea Rackaway
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Carrollton Police Bicycle Patrol

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
 
 
 
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Reception for Scott (and Karen) Lingrell

 
UWG is hosting a reception for Scott Lingrell; from  2 - 4 PM on March 18 at the Campus Center Ballroom.
Come say "Congratulations" and "good-bye" to these two former Carrollton Kiwanians who will soon be moving to Statesboro, Georgia.
 
 
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Herald's Report April 5 Dr. Fred Richards 2019-03-15 04:00:00Z 0
Herald's Report March 15 Dr. Fred Richards 2019-03-15 04:00:00Z 0
Student Leadership Retreat Linda Robles (Ro-Bless) 2019-03-13 04:00:00Z 0

Boys and Girls Clubs of Carroll County

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.
 
 
 
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Herald's Report March 8 Dr. Fred Richards 2019-03-08 05:00:00Z 0

Probate Judge - Edie Haney

The newly sworn-in as Probate Judge;  Edie Haney, presented a program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, March 1, 2019.
 
 
photo:  Probate Judge Edie Haney and Sheriff Terry Langley; President of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club.
 
 
 
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Herald's Report March 1 Dr. Fred Richards 2019-03-01 05:00:00Z 0

Reading for Dr. Seuss

 
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.
 
 
 
 
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March of Dimes

Karla Starling presented the program on the Local March of Dimes effort to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday 22, 2019 at Sunset Hills County Club.
 
 
photo:  Carla Starling and Terry Langley
 
 
 
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Governor's Visit

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.
 
 
 
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Upcoming InterClubs


Heard County, Thursday, March 14, 6 pm
 
Please contact me if you are interested in participating .

Thanks,
Mitch Clifton    770-832-9431     678-673-7059
mclifton@westga.edu
 
 
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Herald's Report February 15 Dr. Fred Richards 2019-02-15 05:00:00Z 0

Katrina Baranko - Kiwanis International Trustee

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.
 
 
 
 
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Printers Ale

Dylan Beumont and David Burton presented the "Printers Ale"  program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, February 8, 2019.
 
photo:   Dylan Beaumont and David Burton
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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New Member - joe Tarshis

Welcome New Member Joe Tarshis !
 
 
Joe is sponsored into the Kiwanis Club by John Hinman.  Richard Dixon conducted the "swearing in" ceremony;
 
 
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Herald's Report 

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Feb 08, 2019
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Feeding Families - Julie Williard

Julie Williard presented the program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, February 1, 2019 at Sunset Hills Country Club.
 
 
 
 
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Sue McGukin - Helping Hands

Sue McGukin presented a program on the Open Hands Ministry to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, January 25, 2019 at Sunset Hills Country Club.
 
 
 
photo:  Sue McGukin and Clint Backstrom, Kiwanis VP for Programs.
 
 
 
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Georgia's District Foundation

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.
 
 
 
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Dr. Mel Steely

In Memory
Dr. Mel Steely
1939-2019
 
The family will receive visitors at Almon Funeral Home from 5-8 PM Tuesday January 15, 2019.
 
Service at First Methodist Carrollton at 2:00 PM  Wednesday January 16, 2019.
Kiwanians should arrive at 1:30 PM.
 
 
 

 
Kiwanis Program:  "When Georgia had three Governors ?"
 
 
Hixson Fellowship
 
 
 
Lunch honoring Mel at Sunset Hills Country Club
 
 
 
 
 
 
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January Milestones

  
BirthdaysAnniversaries
  
07  Clint Backstrom
02   Art & Jami Bower
12   Dr. Fred Richards04   Mark & Rebecca Albertus
17   Richard Dixon24   Robert & Cathy Kenimer
17   Jeremy Sabo29   Bill & Pat Dees
22   Neil Weathington 
23   Chapman Rackaway 
26   Tim Martin 
26   Rick Sears 
27   Terry Langley 
27   Linda Robles 
29   Andrea Rackaway 
30   John Bass 
  
  
  
  
 
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No Meeting - December 21 & 28

Posted on Dec 21, 2018
The Carrollton Kiwanis Club will not meet on Friday, December 21, 2018;
nor Friday, December 28, 2018.
 
 
 
Spend time with people that need you !
 
 
 
 
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KIwanis Christmas Party - December 19

Merry Christmas !
 
Make sure that you are registered to attend the 2018 Kiwanis Christmas Party at Sunset Hills on Wednesday, December 19.
 
 
Sample photo from last year's event.
 
Don't miss the opportunity for fun and fellowship.
 
 
 
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Gift Cards - Food Insecurity

Posted by Amber Smallwood on Dec 17, 2018
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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Santa Claus is coming to town ?

Santa will visit Sunset Hills Country Club on Friday, December 14, 2018 to give Kiwanis kids a chance to make a wish .
 
 
Make sure that Santa has a secret "cue card" to impress the kids .
 
How did he know THAT  ?
 
 
 
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Brandy Shirey - Carroll County CASA

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
 
 
 
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New Member - 

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.
 
 
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Autism Foundation

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.
 
 
 
 
photo:  Harry Nelson and Terry Langley
 
 
 
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Giving Thanks on Thanksgiving

Posted by Neil Weathington on Nov 22, 2018
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Not a Kiwanis project - but it's right up our Alley:
 
New location:  The community effort to feed hot turkey lunches to the less privileged previously accomplished at the home of David and Andrea Walker has been moved this year to the Little Hawaiian's Venue on Cedar St in Carrollton Ga.
Food preparers should congregate at 7:00 AM on Thanksgiving morning.   
 
A community effort to feed hot turkey lunches to the less privileged has in the past few years been accomplished at the home of David and Andrea Walker on Tyus Road.  This year (2018) The workers and deliverers will convene at  Little Hawaiian's Venue on Cedar St.  
 
Here are some photos from years past:
 
Kiwanians Dr. Lok, Derick Newton, Nancy Dixon, and Neil Weathington participated in the early Thanksgiving morning activity.
 
 
 
photo:  upper left:  Ray Fulford pulls hot turkey meat from bones,  upper right David Walker, white shirt and hat, Andrea on the right in a white sweater,  lower left:  Derick Newton brings a helper ? and lower right:  Dr. Lok and Sabrina prepare plates in the assembly line.   
 
This project was sponsored by Ray Fulford, Brad Cole Construction, and many donations from other businesses.
 
 
 
Moved:  You don't need to drive to Tyus .   This year (2018) go to Cedar Street in Carrollton Georgia.
 
 
 
 
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Economic Forecast

Dr. William J. "Joey" Smith presented the Economics Forecast to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, November 16, 2018 at Sunset Hills Country Club.
 
 
photo:  Joey Smith and Clint Backstrom
 
 
 
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UWG Wolves -  Post Season Game

Saturday, November 17, 2018
 
 
Concession Stand at UWG
 
 
Inventory begins at 8:00 AM.    The Concession Stand opens for business at 10:30 for the 12:00 Noon Game :  UWG Wolves vs. Wingate.
 
 
 
Rumor has it that Mitch Clifton and Javeese Smith have volunteered already and more assistance is needed.
 
 
Please contact Mitch Clifton (mailto:mclifton@westga.edu or 770-832-9431 ) to sign-up for a time.
 
The more the merrier  !
 
 
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D.A.  Herb Cranford

John Herbert "Herb" Cranford Jr. spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, November 9, 2018 at Sunset Hills Country Club.  Herb Cranford is the new District Attorney for the Coweta Judicial Circuit.   He is also (Kiwanis Foundation Treasurer) Joe Bell's nephew.
 
 
photo:  District Attorney Herb Cranford and Kiwanis President Terry Langley
 
 
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Dr. Judy Butler - UWG

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

Posted by Paul McDaniel on Nov 03, 2018
What are the chances ?
 
The 2018 Raffle Winners are Below:

 

$1,000- Richard Fiore

Recliner- Clint Backstrom

$200- Patricia Hughs

Round of Golf for 4- Terry Langley

TV- Cole Moreland

Spa Package- Randy Miller

$100- Clint Backstrom

 

 

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November Milestones

Posted by Dr.. Bob Claxton on Nov 01, 2018
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November Birthdays
November Anniversaries
 
 
01 Sue Horn Chappell
02  David & Melanie Lambert
02  Matthew Clay
12  Randy & Jane Miller
09  Adrian Nunn
18  Larry & Susan Deese
11  Tia Black
19  Jim & Robin Collins
11  Amber Smallwood
 
12  David Mecklin 
18  Paul Walls 
19  Robert Duffee
 
  
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Kiwanis Youth Football Bowl

The 43rd Kiwanis Youth Football Bowl had its first series of elimination games on Saturday, October 27, 2018.   The games on Tuesday night (October 30, 2018) will narrow the field and decide which teams will compete for first place trophies, with all eight finals to take place on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Mt. Zion High School and Central High School.
 
Auxiliary sites Tuesday night will host two games at Temple High School and one game at Villa Rica V-Plex.   Kiwanis volunteers are needed on Tuesday night at Carrollton High School stadium, with the first game kicking-off at 6:30 PM and the second at 7:30 PM.
 
Thanks to field captains Tim Kilgore and Derick Newton for launching the 43rd Kiwanis Bowl off to a great start.   Randy Miller will be looking for you on Tuesday night, and the field captains for the Final Games on Saturday, November 3 will be Javeese Smith and Jay Willis.
 
Are you ready for some Football  ?
 
 
 
 
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The Wolf Internet Radio

Shawn Isaacs and Michael Tucker spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, October 26, 2018 and presented interesting introduction to Internet Radio.
 
Turn the sound "on" and tune in to Thewolfuwg.com .  This is not your grandfather's radio ?
 
 
 
photo:   (left to right)  Michael Tucker, Terry Langley, and Shawn Isaacs.
 
 
 
 
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Tim Chapman  - Carrollton Center for the Arts

Tim Chapman, Superintendent of the Arts in Carrollton, Georgia, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, October 19, 2018 at Sunset Hills Country Club.   He updated the Kiwanis Club of news and events happening at the Carrollton Center for the Arts.
 
 
photo:  Tim Chapman and Cathy Farley, Kiwanis President-Elect.
 
 
 
Kiwanis Foundation Supports:
 
In his visit to the Kiwanis Club, Tim Chapman received a check for the Carrollton Center for the Arts from the Carrollton Kiwanis Foundation.
 
 
photo:  Tim Chapman and Neil Weathington, Kiwanis Chair of the Art and Music Showcase.
 
 
 
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New Member  -  Bob Myers

Welcome Bob Myers to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club.  Bob is sponsored by W.H. Smith and was presented the gold badge on Friday, October 12, 2018.
 
 
photo:  W.H. Smith, Bob Myers, Terry Langley.
 
 
 
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New Member  -  Bob Myers

Welcome Bob Myers to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club.  Bob is sponsored by W.H. Smith and was presented the gold badge on Friday, October 12, 2018.
 
 
photo:  W.H. Smith, Bob Myers, Terry Langley.
 
 
 
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The Painting - Dr. Fred Richards

Realistic painter Ralph Van Pelt has captured the likeness of Dr. Richards in a recent painting.
Note:  This is a photograph of a painting.  
 
 
Painting by Ralph Van Pelt - October 2018.
 
 
 
 
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Dr. Brent Harris, M.D.

Dr. Brent Harris spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, October 12, 2018 at Sunset Hills Country Club.  He operates the U.S. Med Clinic at the corner of Cedar St and Bankhead Highway.
 
 
Photo:  Dr. Harris and Terry Langley.
 
 
 
 
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The Alzheimer's Association of Georgia

Snapper Freeman and Mia Chester provided the program for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, October 5, 2018 at Sunset Hills Country Club.  Freeman and Chester represented The Alzheimer's Association of Georgia.
 
Photo:  (l to r)  Snapper Freeman, Mia Chester, Cathy Farley (Kiwanis President-Elect) and Joey Key (Carrollton Kiwanian who serves on the board of the Alzheimer's Association of Georgia.)
 
 
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October Milestones

Posted by Dr. Bob Claxton on Oct 01, 2018
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October Birthdays
October Anniversaries
  
06   Smith, Brian
15   McDaniel, Angie
16   Warren, Tim
18   Carter, Georgia
23   Yarbrough, Russell
06   Angie & Paul McDaiel
08   Joey & Rita Key
10   Mike & Missy Dugan
12   Sheena &  Lewis Mahomes
15   Georgia & Robert Carter
28   Blair & James Watkins
 
 
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Dr. Luke Lipham  -  quadruple heart by-pass

Dr. Luke Lipham is recovering - still at Emory Midtown Atlanta.  He is finally eating solid food, and they are removing many tethered tubes, so that he can move into a regular room and out of the ICU unit.  If anyone asks "who let the dogs out?" that answer this week would be Suzanne ?
 
 
Dr. Luke Lipham - smiling just prior to have open heart surgery.  September 28, 2018.
 
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Get Well Luke  !
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The Lieutenant Governors

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

Five Members of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club were inducted into the Walter Zeller Fellowship on Friday, September 28, 2018 at Sunset Hills Country Club,
 
Jay Willis, Javeese Smith, Will Ozier, Dr. Amber Smallwood, and Bob Graf.
 
 
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Hixson Fellowship 2018

Two members were honored by and inducted into the George F. Hixson Fellowhip from the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, September 28, 2018.
 
Angie McDaniel, President of the Club 2017-2018,  and Mitch Clifton, Concession Champion and Interclub Chair, are the two newest members of Carrolltons Hixson Fellowship !
 
 
Attending members of Carrollton's Hixson Fellowship;  September 28, 2018.
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Central High School Key Club

We welcomed Sandy Wilson, Central High Key Club President and the K Club Sponsor, teacher Christy Bowen.  Kiwanian and Central High School Principal, Jared Griffis stood proudly by as the Club thanked Sandy and the Key Club for helping us operate the concession stand at the football games.
 
 
 
 
 
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Legion of Honor 2018
 

Legion of Honor Awards: (pin and certificate)
1993    Bill Erickson                                       25 yrs
1978    Bob Claxton                                        40 yrs
1978    Fred Richards                                      40 yrs
1973    Joe Bell, Past Lt Governor                  45 yrs
 
Photo:  Fred Richards, Bill Erickson, Joe Bell
(unavailable for photo - Dr. Bob Claxton)
 
 
 
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Kiwanian of the Year 2018  -  Jay Willis

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

 
Taylor Buice, grandson of Wallace Buice, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, September 14, 2018 at Sunset Hills Country Club.  He shared his dream of bringing theatre to the Carrollton Community.
 
Photo:  Taylor Buice and Kiwanis President Angie McDaniel
 
 
 
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Truth in Nature

 
The great outdoors:  hunting, fishing, camping, etc...
Jeff Bell, Director of Leadership Development at Truth in Nature - spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday September 7, 2018 at Sunset Hills Country Club.  The Truth in Nature Organization has a goal of sharing Christ's Love in His Creation With Single Parent Boys.
 
 
 
Photo -   Jeff Bell & Angie McDaniel
 
 
 
 
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September Milestones

Posted by Bob Claxton on Sep 04, 2018
September Birthdays
 
05   Tim Kilgore
10    Kimberly Korobov
13   Jim Russell
15   Micheal Crafton
19   Art Bower
21   Bill Brewer
21   Craig Williard
22   Jonathan Hendricks
 
 
September Anniversaries
 
04   Ray & Bonnie Kathe
06   Micheal & Lisa Crafton
15   Christopher & Ashley Hulsey
24   Mike & Margot Washington
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Montrell McClendon - District 1 Commissioner

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

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

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

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

Welcome to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club - Patrick Yuran.  Patrick is the new Headmaster at Oak Mountain Academy.  
 
 
 
 
photo:  Angie Mcdaniel, Kiwanis President, Patrick Yuran, and Jeremy Sabo, Sponsor.
 
 
 
 
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Coach Dean - UWG Football

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

August Birthdays
 
06   JaVeese Smith
10   Ashley Hulsey
19   Mike Dugan
29   Jake Stephenson
30   Ray Kathe
  
  
  
August Anniversaries
 
06   Tim & Karen Warren
10   Woody & Angela Reeves
12   Jeremy & Janet Sabo
13   John & Emily Bass
14   JaVeese & Tomeka Smith
17   W.H. & Peggy Smith
20   Dick & Susan Ingle
22   Tim & Sandra Kilgore
24   Jim & Olivia Russell
 
 
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Rev. April McGlothin - United Methodist Children's Home

Rev. April McGlothin spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club at Sunset Hills Country Club on Friday, July 27. 2018.   The United Methodist Children's Home is an official foster home for children in Georgia, where there is a shortage of foster parents.   The presentation included emotional videos from the prospective of the foster child and from the prospective of the foster parent.
 
 
 
photo:  Rev. April McGlothin and Kiwanis Past-President Jay Willis
 
 
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Which way did they go ?

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

Derick Newton receives a check from the Kiwanis Foundation for the Mentoring Program.
 
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Dr. Mike Hester - Diversity and Inclusion

Dr. Mike Hester,  Coach of the award winning UWG Debate Team, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, July 20, 2018 at Sunset Hills Country Club.  Dr. Hester is Executive Director of the UWG Center for Diversity and Inclusion.
 
 
photo:  Dr. Mike Hester,  Executive Director of the UWG Center for Diversity and Inclusion,  gives statistics on the African-American Male Initiative.
 
 
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Lauren Holverson - The Burson Center

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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.
 
 
 
 
 
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Kiwanis President Mark Woelzlein

Ted Hussey, coordinator for the Camp Sweet Life/Kiwanis partnership,, will address the Columbia County Kiwanis Club on Thursday, July 12, at noon. The meeting ends at 1pm, and will be held at T-Bonz in Evans Georgia, 601 N Belair Square, Evans, GA 30809
 
The Kiwanis club of Columbia County  meets every Thursday at noon at T-Bonz in Evans except for rare holiday exceptions.  
 
For additional information contact club president Mark Woelzlein, 770-296-3957,  MWparatrooper@Gmail.com.
 
Kiwanis club of Columbia County sponsors Camp Sweet life in partnership with Children's Hospital of Georgia at Augusta University, the Greenbrier and Lakeside key clubs, and several service projects in the area. This is not your father's service club, LOL.
 
Please reply with 'unsub' if you do not wish to receive notices regarding children and service  in Columbia County
 
 
Yours in service:
 
Rick Berry
 
Club Secretary, Columbia County Kiwanis  
Distinguished Past Lieutenant Governor Division 6
Kiwanis Public Affairs Division 6
Georgia District of Kiwanis international
 
803-426-1333
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Scholastic Book Fairs

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

Posted by Dr. Bob Claxton on Jul 02, 2018
 
July Birthdays
 
02   Dick Ingle
03   Will Ozier
05   John Hinman
07   Dwain Mathis
10   Mel Lambert
10   Candy Rader
11   Greg Dishman
14  Jimmy Tuggle
18   Bob Claxton
20   Mitch Clifton
21   Jared Griffis
21   Matt Miles
24   Harris Johnson
25   Jim Collins
28   Bill Dees
31   Merrill Folsom
 
July Anniversaries
 
01   Neil & Lynn Weathington
05   Fred & Anne Richards
10   Rick & Cindy Sears
17   Jesse & Mitzi Thompson
28   Adolfo & Amy Velasquez
     
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Sheriff's ACE Unit - Shane Spradlin

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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
 
 
 
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Tasheka Dobbs  -  Carrollton HeadStart

Tasheka Dobbs from Carrollton Headstart spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, June 22, 2018 at Sunset Hills Country Club.
 
photo:  Tasheka Dobbs and Angie McDaniel
 
 
 
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Cynthia Langley - Communities in Schools

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