Stories

Sally Tanner Macaulay - Chalktoberfest

Sally Tanner Macaulay spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, July 23, 2021. She manages the Marietta Museum of Art and coined the trademarked term "chalktoberfest".

Herald's Report July 23

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Jul 23, 2021

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

July 23, 2021

Our program presenter and sister of Johnny Tanner, Sally Macaulay and an array of interesting guests made for an exciting, informative meeting. Alison Tanner, wife of Johnny Tanner and the woman who made him into the outstanding, manly man he is, joined us to hear Sally's presentation on the Marietta Chalkoberfest. Marietta Kiwanian, Andy Gaines, was present to hear Sally, his fellow Marietta Kiwanian, present the program.

Brightening up the meeting was Katie Macaulay, oldest daughter of Hugh and Sally Macaulay. Katie works in insurance sales for the Farmers' Insurance Company. Most likely Katie is the inspiration for the Farmers' TV ad that announces: {"We know a thing or two because we've seen a thing or two." Come back to see us, Kalie!

Our own Tim Chapman, Superintendent of the Carrollton Center for the Arts, distributed a brochure reminding us all we have a fantastic arts center right here in town.

Other local dignitaries joined us: Peter Debick, Carroll County Geographic Information Systems Manager and Planner; April Saunders, Marketing and Communications Director for the City of Carrollton; and Erica Studdard (AKA "Blue Eyes"), Carrollton Community Development Director.

- Fred

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[ 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. ]

RSVP for July 30

An e-mail invitation was sent last week asking for confirmation of attendance to the meeting on July 30. The guest speaker will be Laura Richards, who will speak of Carrollton's Greenbelt and other projects.

Confirmations are posted at the bottom of this newsletter. Thank you for your cooperation.

Fifty Fifty Raffle

Posted by Jim Carter on Jul 17, 2021

New member, Bill Bailey, takes a turn. The pot advances to $886, and 28 remain in the deck.

Herald's Report July 16

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Jul 16, 2021

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

Guests July 16, 2021

Tyler Paul Smith - Jack Whitman invited Georgia Representative Tyler Paul Smith (representing District 18). A graduate of Bremen High School, the Citadel, and Atlanta's John Marshall Law School, Representative Smith informed us he considers one of his greatest accomplishments being invited to be part of Jack's pool shooting team. Smith has a sense of humor; after Jack told him the Club Herald is a Democrat, Smith quipped: "It's good knowing this is a bipartisan group."

Kiwanian Mike Renfrow, a UWG retiree who's been enjoying his retirement for years, joined us for lunch. It's always a treat to get to spend time with Mike.

Stephanie Cirasa - John Hinman did a yeoman's job of introducing our program: Stephanie Cirasa, Director of the Waypoint Ranch, a program dedicated to helping veterans and their families heal from the consequences of their service to America. She was accompanied by veterans Jay DeBaker and Tiffany Savage, who work with Stephanie in the program.

John Nino - Sponsored by Joe Tarshis, John Nino, Retired Army veteran (Military Police) was inducted into the club. Thanks, John, for choosing our Kiwanis club.

- Fred

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Waypoint Ranch

Stephanie Cirasa spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, July 16, 2021 in the Executive Dining Room in the UWG Food Services Building. She manages the Waypoint Ranch at 195 Little River Rd, Carrollton GA 30116. Waypoint Ranch was founded as a nonprofit organization in 2014 to provide a place where veteran families can find effective, evidence based treatments combined with holistic alternative therapies on a working ranch.

photo: Tiffany Savage, Jay DeBaker, Stephanie Cirasa, and Kiwanis President Clint Backstrom.

In-Person Meetings at UWG

ANNOUNCEMENT :

The Carrollton Kiwanis Club has resumed meeting on the campus of UWG. The club will continue meeting in-person and Each-Week after that. Check the website and/or newsletter to confirm the specific location. Most meetings will be held in the Hubbard Dining Room. The Executive Dining Room and Lower Level Z6 might be used when needed.

Herald's Report July 09

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Jul 09, 2021

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

Guests July 09, 2021

Mike Speir - Dale Williams invited prospective member and well-known Carrollton native, Mike Speir, who achieved fame in 1969 when chosen Employee of the Year at the T-Burger, then a local teenage hangout serving the likes of Jim Collins, Richard Dixson (who are well-known for consuming a record number of hotdogs and burgers). A marine (USMC, 1971-1993) and in possession of numerous academic degrees: CHS (1970), UWG (1978), and UGA (1989, 1993), Mike is looking forward to cooking burgers at the annual cookout for Senior citizens.

John Nino - Retired Army Veteran (Military Police!), John Nino, returned and brought with him his membership application. Sponsored by Joe Tarshis, John is a devotee of photography, wood-working, and railroading. Thank you, John, for checking out our club and deciding to get on board!

[ New member - pending ]

Addi and Carson Stevens - Linda Robles brought two of her spiritual grandchildren: sister and brother Addi and Carson Stevens. Addi has turned seven and is in the first grade. Carson is 5 and will enter kindergarten. They are better behaved than the Club Herald and we hope they return for more visits!

Dan Minish - Reporter for the TIMES-GEORGIAN, Dan Minish, joined us to cover our program. We're grateful for the media's interest in all our club does to serve the children of the communty.

- Fred

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Recovery & Restoration Ministries

Billy and Cyndi Ressler provided the program for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, July 9, 2021 in the Hubbard Dining Room on the campus of UWG. The Resslers operate Recovery and Restoration Ministries, for recovering and restoring men lost in addiction.

Photo: Clint Backstom, Kiwanis President; with Billy and Cydi Ressler.

Carroll County Mentor Program

The Carrollton Kiwanis Foundation presents a check to Derick Newton for the Carroll County Mentor Program. The continuous support of the Mentor Program helps mentor school age kids, and helps provide scholarships to students that graduate high school and continue to attend an education institution. The Kiwanis Foundation has been a partner in the community impact of the Mentor Program.

Board Meeting: Officers and Directors

Tuesday, July 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.

Happy Fourth of July !

The signers of The Declaration pledged [and many lost] their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor !

July Milestones 2021

Birthdays		Anniversaries

02 Dick Ingle		01 Neil & Lynn Weathington
03 Will Ozier		03 Kathie & Larry Berrett
05 John Hinman		10 Rick & Cindy Sears
10 Mel Lamber		12 Patrick & Marie Yuran
10 Candace Rader		17 Trent & Kelli Ross
14 Chris Carr		17 Jesse & Misty Thompson
14 Jimmy Tuggle
20 Mitch Clifton
21 Jared Griffis
23 Patrick Yuran
25 Jim Collins

Public Safety - Cooperating Agencies

Carroll Sheriff Terry Langley and Carrollton Police Chief Joel Richards presented the program for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, June 25, 2021 with topic "the cooperation among various agencies for continued public safety". The departments of police and sheriff must work together as it seems the bad guys don't observe political boundaries.

The program was the last regularly scheduled Kiwanis program held at Carrollton's Courtyard Marriott.

photo: Kiwanis V.P. Johnny Tanner, Police Chief Joel Richards, and Carroll County Sheriff Terry Langley.

Herald's Report June 25

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Jun 25, 2021

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

Guests June 25, 2021

Linda Robles brought friend, Addie Weiss, as a guest. Addie is a first grader who dreams of being a doctor so she can help others. Let's keep in touch with Addie; she's surely destined to be a future Kiwanian.

Susan Smith, a prospective member and sister to new member Sandra Morris (who is current Rotarian of the Year) joined us to hear the great program by Chief Joel Richards and Sheriff Terry Langley. Susan is the retired Associate Director of Ingram Library and presently also President of the Pilot Club of Haralson County. Please come back, Susan to make Sandra Morris behave.

Bob Uglum, esteemed servant-leader of the Golden K Kiwanis Club, joined us to hear the program and visit friends.

Joe Tarshis brought prospective member John Nino. John "returned to have a second look." He is an Army veteran who served in the Military Police and moved here from Arkansas with his wife. Sounds like he was called here to become a Kiwanian. Thanks for returning, John, for "a second look."

Member Sue Horn (publisher of the Star News) and Dan Minish (reporter for the Times-Georgian) also joined us to report on our Friday program.

Member and Sheriff's Deputy Greg Holcombe proudly announced he is engaged to a classy beauty, Christie. Congratulations, Greg. Are we invited to the wedding?

[ For the second year in a row, Greg was awarded the "golden spatula" for the extraordinary assistance lended to Federal Marshall Jeff May in the Kiwanis Cookout for the Council for the Aging Spring Fling 2021.]

Keep Stuart and Camille Yahm in your prayers. Stuart is moving to Cottage Landing on July 1st, where he'll be in section 114-B. We assume he'll still be telling great jokes.

- Fred

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Bradley McLester - Program Coordinator

Bradley McLester, Athletic Coordinator and Program Coordinator for Carrollton's Catherine Hardy Lavender Recreation Center, provided the program on the Kiwanis Zoom meeting on Friday, June 18, 2021. During the talk, he gave a virtual walking tour of the facility, which features a gymnasium, classrooms, a computer lab, an adult health and wellness center, a spray park and is home to the Legends West Amphitheater. In addition to responsibilities at CHL Facility, Bradley is also program coordinator of the Track and Cross Country events.

Herald's Report June 11

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Jun 11, 2021

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

Guests June 11, 2021

Servant-leader Sandra Morris and retired coach and present real estate agent, Bill Bailey, were inducted into the club, the honorable club president, Clint Backstrom, presiding. Sponsors Louise Reeves (Bailey) and Neil Weathington (Morris) and the entire club applauded while Sandra's sister, and guest, Susan Smith, photographed the event.

Susan Smith is a retired UWG Librarian who lives on a farm in Bowdon and is president of the Haralson County Pilot Club.

Melanie Lambert invited husband, David, to share a romantic lunch date.

Greg Shadrix, Carrollton attorney, gave an excellent program on estate planning and how to still leave something to beneficiaries after the government takes its share.

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Greg Shadrix - Estate Law

Posted on Jun 11, 2021

Attorney Greg Shadrix provided the program for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, June 11, 2021 at the Courtyard Marriott. He brought a list of frequently asked questions and dispensed great advice on handling will(s) and estates.

Photo: Kiwanis V.P. Johnny Tanner and Attorney Greg Shadrix

Safe Families for Children

Posted on Jun 04, 2021

Sandra Morris submitted her application for membership in the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on May 28 , and immediately stepped in and provided the Zoom program on Friday, June 4, 2021. In addition to volunteering for the Kiwanis Club, Sandra represents the Safe Families for Children organization.

"Safe Families for Children is a faith-based movement motivated by compassion, generosity, and hospitality to keep children safe and families supported facing a crisis. We bring church and community together mobilizing an army of volunteers to advocate for vulnerable children and socially isolated families. Our goal is to grow a national movement of one million change agents building supportive communities with strong families and safe children."

June Milestones

Birthdays

11	Bo Bass
13	Lacey Robinson
13	Derick Newton
15	Sam Newsome
18	Mark Albertus
23	Jim Carter
27	Kathie Barrett
29	Mike Washington
29	Bill Bailey

Anniversaries
5	Ernest & Doris McClendon
9	Will & Angelika Ozier
26	Johnny & Allison Tanner

Board Meeting: Officers and Directors

Tuesday, June 1, 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.

Herald's Report May 28

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on May 28, 2021

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

Guests May 28, 2021

Judy White - Derick Newton invited Judy White, his Edward Jones Office Manager, to hear the inspirationally-moving presentation by Kiki McDaniel (assisted by her husband and our friend and former member of our club, Tracy) on the Chase the Victory non-profit organization the McDaniels established in honor of their son, Chase, who died from cancer in 2019. Judy has worked with Derick for sixteen years and says, "Working with Derick is, every day, a joyful experience."

Sandra Morris - Neil Weathington invited prospective member Sandra Morris, servant leader and community activist. Sandra, County School Board Chair and consultant to non-profit Safe Families for Children, has submitted her membership application. It's clear Sandra knows where the action is!

David Lambert - Melanie Lambert was accompanied by husband David. Having them both at the meeting reminds us that love and romance are still alive and well in Carroll County.

Wayne Reynolds - Kiwanian Sue Horn, publisher of the STAR NEWS sent writer and Director of Advertising, Wayne Reynolds, to cover Kiki McDaniel's program. We always appreciate the presence of the media at our programs.

John Nino - Joe Tarshis brought prospective member, John Nino. John comes to us from Arkansas. A veteran, he recently spent seven years working with the Georgia Governor's Military Affairs Committee. John enjoys model railroading and woodworking. He's married, with two sons and two step-children. Bring him back, Joe!

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Kiki McDaniel - Chase the Victory Foundation

Kiki McDaniel presented the moving program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, May 28, 2021 at the Courtyard Marriott. She and her husband Tracy McDaniel represent the "Chase the Victory Foundation" in memory of their son Chase, who tragically died of cancer in 2019. The mission of the Foundation is to strengthen the support of families grieving the loss of a child, families fighting childhood cancer, and inspire hope and kindness.

Click here to visit the website

of the Chase the Victory Foundation

Every pair of shoes that we give away is an opportunity to share the message of hope and encourage a kid to live life in victory, regardless of what they may be facing. Each pair of shoes we give away provides a kid with personal confidence, renewed hope, and is a demonstration of love and kindness.

Cynthia Langley - PASS

May 21 2021

Cynthia Langley presented the program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club via Zoom on May 21, 2021. Cynthia is the Executive Director of PASS. (Partners Advancing Student Success)

She is also a proud (new) grandmother and married to Terry Langley; Sheriff of Carroll County Georgia.

PASS builds relationships and partners to assist at-risk students in Carroll County.

Honors Day at Villa Rica High School

Posted by Neil E Weathington on May 18, 2021

Villa Rica High School invited me to the Honors Day Program at Midway Church on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 to recognize Senior Emmanuel Ramos, who won first place and a four hundred dollar scholarship for his graphite and colored pencil drawing "Mourning Bloom" at the February Kiwanis Art and Music Showcase.

Photo: Neil Weathington, Chair of the Art and Music Showcase, VR Senior Emmanuel Ramos.

Herald's Report May 14

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on May 14, 2021

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

Guests May 14, 2021

Bill Bailey and Chris Criswell - We were witness to a memorable, festive event when the entire club bellowed out a Happy Birthday tune to celebrate the birthday of Louise (Lulu) Reeves, member extraordinaire and superstar athlete. Lulu was flanked on either side by Coach Chris Criswell and Coach Bill Bailey, the three constituting a trinity of well-known stars of the Georgia sports scene. Chris, confessing he is a better judge than a cook and brother of our outstanding program presenter, retired Coach Tim Criswell, is a veteran World Championship Chili Judge and has served nine times as a judge at the internationally known chili challenge in Terlingua, Texas. Bill Bailey, now a real estate agent, announced he is now available to help us buy or sell a home. [Bill Bailey has submitted his membership application !]

Stuart Lewis - Milton Berry invited guest and hopefully prospective member, Fred Lewis, a person as terrific as his first name! A retired coach and teacher, he is also the proud dad of Stuart Lewis, a retired coach/teacher who has been in Carrollton since 1981. Fred Lewis has the spirit and soul of a Kiwanian. Milton, bring him back to us! Bill Bailey and Tim Criswell are also considering joining the club. It was a great meeting!

Fred

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Tim Criswell

Posted on May 14, 2021

Photo: Tim Criswell and Johnny Tanner

Tim Criswell spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, May 14, 2021 at the Courtyard Marriott. He spoke of his years at Carrollton, then college, then professional sports; finally coaching in Carrollton.

He then spoke about his recovery from the tragic bicycle accident in 2017 in which he suffered collapsed lung, broken ribs, and severe head injury.

Gyla Gonzalez - Carroll Co. Family Connection

Thanks to Gyla (rhymes with last two syllables of tequilla) Gonzalez for providing the program Via Zoom on May 9, 2021. . She is the Executive Director with the Carroll County Family Connection Partnership . This is one connection of 159 Counties in Georgia. Georgia Family Connection is the only statewide network in the country dedicated to the health and well-being of families and communities.

KidsPeace

Posted by Jim Carter on Apr 30, 2021

Our speaker is proudly showing off his coveted Kiwanis coffee cup with Johnny Tanner.

Our hearts were touched by KidsPeace director, Lou Shagawat, at our Friday April 30th meeting at the Marriott.

Mr. Shagawat shared the KidsPeace history, mission, vision and challenges, as well as some touching stories.

Banner Patch - Georgia Projects

Clint Backstrom displays the new banner patch. During Cathy Farley's term, the Carrollton Kiwanis Club met its obligations for supporting all the Kiwanis Projects in the Georgia District. This patch will be affixed the the banner for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club.

Tim Chapman -Carrollton Center for the Arts

Carrollton Center for the Arts

Tim Chapman provided the program for the Kiwanis Zoom meeting on April 23, 2021.

Joe and Bill Stone - Systems and Methods, Inc. (SMI)

Systems and Methods, Inc. (SMI)

Bill and Joe Stone presented the program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, April 16, 2021 at the Venue on Cedar Street in Carrollton .

Bill Stone presented a brief history of System and Methods. Joe Stone talked about current operations, projects and strategies and took questions from the audience.

Blue for Lou

Congratulatons Louise Reeves !

Louise has completed the steps and has traded the temporary badge for the full time member "blue badge".

Now, who can name the four steps ? click the "read more" button below:

Kiwanis Zoom Meeting(s)

Posted by Clint Backstrom

Click here to join Friday's Zoom Meeting !

Meeting ID: 897 1613 9685
Passcode: 865733

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 ...

April Milestones listed in Clubrunner



Anniversaries

April 21	Suzy and Jeremy McCorkel
April 21	Stuart and Camile Yahm
April 24	Matthew and Melanie Clay

Board of Directors

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.

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 .

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 .

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 .

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.

March Milestones 2021

Posted on Mar 25, 2021

Birthdays Anniversaries

04	Nancy Dixon	19	Lacey & Fran Robinson
04	Bob 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
23	Trent Ross
24	Ernest McClendon
26	W.H. Smith
28	Dale Williams
29	Paul McDaniel
31	Jenny Ingram

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.

SPLOST Vote Today

Vote Today.

The election to extend the Special Local Option Sales Tax is today.

Art Bower (1940 - 2021)

Obituary

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.

Janice Alexander - Georgia Department of Human Services

Thanks to Janice Alexander who gave an excellent presentation at the Kiwanis Zoom meeting on Friday, March 12, 2021.

photo: Presenter screenshot during Zoom meeting.

Georgia Department of Human Services.

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.

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.

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.

Board Meeting: Officers and Directors

Posted on Mar 04, 2021

The board will meet on Star Wars Day:

"May the fourth be with you !"

Tuesday, May 4, 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.

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.

Reading for Dr. Seuss

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.

LaToya Gamble - Heaven in Your Home Catering

Latoya Gamble spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club in the online Zoom meeting on February 26, 2021. As the owner of Heaven in Your Home Catering, and having had the unfortunate first-hand experience of being homeless in the past, She has an inspiration for feeding and assisting the homeless in Carrollton. She requests that the Kiwanis Club help in that endeavior.

Click here to view the website for Heaven in Your Home Catering.

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.

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.

Art Winners

Art Winners 2021

Dr. Rachel Linn - Neva Lomason Library

Dr. Rachel Linn provided the Carrollton Kiwanis Club with a virtual tour of the newly refurbished Neva Lomason Library.

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.

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

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/

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

Herald's Report January 22

Posted by Neil Weathington on Jan 22, 2021

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

Guests January 22, 2021

Dr. Tressa Kelly - The First Lady of UWG accompanied her husband and enjoyed lunch and program with the Kiwanis Club.

Jami Bower - Art Bower brought his wife Jami; Associate V.P. of Constituent Relations and Engagement at UWG. Originally from Heflin Alabama, Jami attended the University of Alabama. She has been at UWG for ten years.

Sarah Powell - UWG President brought staff members to his Kiwanis Club program. Sarah is the Digital Content Strategist at UWG, and

Colton Campbell - Colton is the Director of Strategic Communication for UWG .

Corey Speights - Trent Ross brought guest Corey Speights. Corey is the Assistant Director of Live Event Production at UWG. Corey and his wife have lived in Carrollton for sixteen months and have two children.

photo L to R: Corey Speights, Colton Campbell, and Sarah Powell

David Lambert - Melanie Lambert enjoyed lunch with her husband David. The couple dodged the anxious photographer this time. Sorry.

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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.

Herald's Report January 8

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Jan 08, 2021

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

Guests January 8, 2021

Carri Tarpley -

Carrie Tarpley joined us to hear a deeply moving program by Dr. Tom Peterson, a UWG Professor of Education and the founder of the SPARK Mentoring program. Carrie is the mother of Allyson Tarpley, UWG student and graduate assistant to Dr. Peterson. Carrie works at Southwire, home-schooled her two children for 12 years, and served on mission trips to Ghana, West Africa.

Chyna Smith - (photo not available)

We were also blessed with a visit from Chyna Smith, the older sister of Ray Smith, one of the young men in the SPARK program. Chryna is training to be a paramedic.

- Fred

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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.

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)

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 !

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.

Kiwanis Art and Music Showcase 2021

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 !

Download files from www.carrolltonkiwanisclub.org

(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.

Merry Christmas !

Herald's Report December 18

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Dec 18, 2020

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

Guests December 18, 2020

A proud Richard Dixon invited brother and legendary All State Halfback for Carrollton High School, Joe Dixon. He is retired from Joe's Tools. Joe is married to Judy and they have two daughters and two granddaughters. Joe also ran track with Jim Carter.

Prospective member, Shane Davis returned to us to hear Carrollton City Manager, Tim Grizzard's program. Sponsored by Terry Langley, Shane is owner and operator of Best Bonding. He and his wife have five children. Shane has an enlightened approach to the bonding business by including an emphasis on social services, helping persons access

rehab, and assisting persons to acquire housing.

Randy Miller brought long-time friend and exercise buddy, Charles Anderson. Charles is also a former co-worker of Randy's and retired from Koch Foods & Gold Kist. He is married to Wanda and they have two children and two grandchildren.

- Fred

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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.

Herald's Report December 11

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Dec 11, 2020

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

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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 !

Michelle Morgan - Carroll County Commission

Michelle Morgan, Chair of the Carroll County Commission, spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on December 11, 2020 at the Courtyard Marriott.

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

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

Kiwanis Christmas Dinner Party 2020

Posted by Neil Weathington on Dec 07, 2020

The Carrollton Kiwanis Club celebrated Christmas with a dinner party at The Venue on Cedar on Thursday, December 3, 2020. Jerry Rogers provided musical entertainment.

View the photo album !

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.

December Milestones

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

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.

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.

Officers and Directors 2020 - 2021

Kiwanis Zoom Meeting

Posted on Nov 17, 2020

Click here to join Friday's Zoom Meeting !

Meeting ID: 897 1613 9685
Passcode: 865733

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 .

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

Herald's Report November 13

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Nov 13, 2020

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

Guests November 13, 2020

Mitch Backstrom - President-Elect Clint Backstrom invited Dad, Mitch, who is having thoughts about possibly joining our club. Hopefully my introduction didn't dissuade him from joining! Mitch, a UWG graduate (BA and MA) tells us he is proud of his 33 years of working for the West Georgia Tool and Die - and, of course, proud of son, Clint, as well.

Daniel Jackson - a STAR NEWS reporter, joined us to cover the program on drugs and gang violence. Daniel, retired from the Army, served 20 years with tours of duty taking him around the world. He and wife, Demetric - also an Army veteran - have three children. We always appreciate representatives of the media covering our club programs.

Fred

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Veteran's Day

Honor our Veterans !

All gave some - some gave all !

November 11, Every Year

Thank a Vet.

Welcome to the world Hollis Merrill Willis

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.

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.

Dr. Bob Pinckney

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.

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.

See The Alexis Kaiser Foundation.

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.

See The Alexis Kaiser Foundation.

Herald's Report October 16 2020

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Oct 16, 2020

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

Guests October 16, 2020

David Lambert - Melanie Lambert shared a somewhat romantic lunch with husband David.

Bill Bailey - Louise Reeves invited her beloved coach, Bill Bailey. A teacher and coach in the Carroll County Schools for 35 years, Coach Bailey was on the coaching staff when Central won the state championship in 86-87. Bill is a past president of the Georgia Coaching Association and still serves on the Board.

Fred

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October Milestones

Birthdays
Oct 06	Brian Smith
Oct 16	Tim Warren
Oct 18	Georgia Carter

Anniversaries
Oct 06	Paul & Angie McDaniel
Oct 08	Joey & Rita Key
Oct 10	Mike & Missy Dugan
Oct 15	Georgia & Robert Carter
Oct 30	Mark & Pam Herring

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.

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.

Herald's Report October 2, 2020

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Oct 02, 2020

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

Guests October 2, 2020

Trent Ross - Jim Collins brought new member and UWG graduate Trent Ross. Trent is serving as Manager of the UWG Coliseum and is completing his doctorate in Education at UWG. He and his wife have two children. Once a baseball player at UWG where he met his wife, Trent has submitted his membership application!

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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.)

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
President	Clint Backstrom
President Elect	Dale Williams
Vice President	Johnny Tanner
Past President	Cathy Farley
Secretary	Jenny Ingram
Treasurer	Craig Williard
Foundation Treasurer	Jim Carter

Directors 2020 - 2021	Art Bower
	Joey Key
	Patrick Yuran

Directors 2020 - 2022	Dr. 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 !

Kiwanis 5K 2020 - in Memory of Bob Reeves

The Bob Reeves Race was a success !

Thanks to all the sponsors, volunteers, and runners.

Click Here for Overall Results.

Click Here of Results by Age Group.

The race was accomplished with much effort, and was dedicated in memory of Bob Reeves. It was good that Angela was able to come enjoy the show.

Check our Facebook page for three photo albums: Candids, Finish Line, and Awards.

Kiwanis 5K Race - in memory of Dr. Bob Reeves

CARROLLTON KIWANIS Club 5th ANNUAL BOB REEVES MEMORIAL 5K

Benefitting Carroll County Youth Programs

Saturday, September 26 18, 2020 (Javeese just received confirmation)

Late Registration 6:45 a.m.

5K—8 o’clock

Hobbs Farm - Greenbelt - Carrollton, Ga

Click here for Online registration @ Active.com:

Kiwanis 5-K Race - Sept 26

Click Here to Become a Sponsor !

Click here to register to participate. (run, walk, crawl, ghost; we aim to please !)

The 2020 event is dedicated in memory of Bob Reeves

Herald's Report September 18, 2020

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Sep 18, 2020

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

Guests September 18, 2020

Daniel Jackson - a STAR NEWS reporter, joined us to cover Tim Martin's program. Daniel, retired from the Army, served 20 years with tours of duty taking him around the world. He and wife, Demetric - also an Army veteran - have three children. We always appreciate representatives of the media covering our club programs.

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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.

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.

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.

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

Prissi Sullivan (1951 - 2020)

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

Zoom Meeting Friday Sept 11

Click https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84128941641 to join a scheduled Zoom meeting.

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.

Herald's Report September 4, 2020

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Sep 04, 2020

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

Guests September 4, 2020

Daniel Jackson - Kiwanian and Publisher of the STAR NEWS, Sue Horn, brought new reporter, Daniel Jackson to cover the program by Jeff Richards. Daniel, a retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant, served twenty years with tours in Iraq, Afghanistan, Turkey, Germany, and South Korea. He and his wife Demetric (also retired from the military) have three grown sons. In between reporting for the STAR NEWS, Daniel is completing his BA degree at UWG.

- Fred

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September Milestones

Birthdays

Anniversaries

05 TimKilgore

04 Ray & Bonnie Kathe

15 Michael Crafton

05 Bob & Sue Myers

21 Craig Williard

05 Phil & Teresa Stamps

22 Jonathan Hendricks

06 Michael & Lisa Crafton

16 Ashley & Christopher Hulsey

25 Mike & Margo Washington

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;

Click here view the election schedule.

ZOOM Online Meeting August 28

Posted by Derick T Newton on Aug 28, 2020

DerickandChell Newton is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: DerickandChell Newton's Zoom Meeting
Time: Aug 28, 2020 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/76116256474?pwd=dHFJZU11cHUwbjFDemMwUDVJRjREUT09

Meeting ID: 761 1625 6474
Passcode: 5ZpLni

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.

Herald's Report August 21, 2020

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Aug 21, 2020

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

Guests August 21, 2020

Sandra McCormick - Carroll County Supervising Manager of School Nutrition, attended the meeting to support program presenters Charity Aarons (Director, Partnerships & Communication, Carroll County School System),

and Bridgett Cross - (Director of School Nutrition) who gave an inspiring and moving program on the school system's herculean effort to supply meals for children and families during the pandemic. Sandra, invited to comment on her experiences, shared stories that also touched the hearts of everyone present.

David, husband and best friend of Kiwanian Melanie Lambert, joined us to enjoy a romantic date and luncheon with his bride. It's always fun to have these honeymooners with us!

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

Dr. Richard (Dick) Ingle

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.

Click here:

Bill Dees (1938 - 2020)

Posted by Susan Whiten on Aug 15, 2020

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

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

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

Herald's Report August 7, 2020

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Aug 07, 2020

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

Guests August 7, 2020

Mark Herring arranged for two members of the media to hear and report on the excellent presentation by Erica Tisinger, who is running for State Court Judge. Times-Georgian representatives were reporter Stephanie Allen, a graduate of Florida State University, and photographer Jay Luzardo, who, originally from New Jersey, has traveled across America and to more than thirty countries.

Fred

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August Milestones

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

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.

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.

What are the chances ?

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 ?

Wayne Garner: Lobyist, St Senator, Jailer, Mayor, Man of Many Hats

Wayne Garner provided an entertaining program for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club at the Courtyard Marriott on Friday, July 24, 2020.

Photo: Who is that masked woman ? Cathy Farley, Wayne Garner, and Dale Williams

Herald's Report July 24, 2020

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Jul 24, 2020

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

Prissi Sullivan, a self-described "Muck-Raker" reporter for the STAR NEWS since 2004, accompanied boss and Kiwanian, Sue Horn, to report on Wayne Garner's entertaining and insightful overview of his experiences as Carrollton Mayor, Georgia Senator, and much more.

Dale Williams invited son, Brandon Williams, and Ben Brown. Brandon, currently "in-between" opportunities, is enjoying having more time to spend with Dad Dale. Ben, who comes from Buford, GA, is an excellent carpenter and is known to be Dale Williams' favorite employee - at least that is what Ben told us. Fred

- Fred

Invite Guests !

Thanks from the Center for the Arts

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

tchapman@carrollton-ga.gov

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

https://www.ittakesavillagefamilyservices.com/

As always, thanks for all that you do.

Cathy Farley

Thanks !

Scott Lanier - NG Turf

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.

Fifty Fifty Raffle

Lacy Robison retired a card at our last meeting. Our pot now has $92, and 49 cards remain.

Herald's Report July 10, 2020

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Jul 10, 2020

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

Erin Backstrom - Clint Backstrom invited his bride Erin. While celebrating her marriage to a great Kiwanian, Erin serves as simulation Nurse Educator at the

University of West Georgia.

David Lambert - Melanie Lambert shared lunch with husband David. David, joined Melanie at our meeting to join all of us as we celebrated Melanie's birthday. Happy Birthday! Melanie !

- Fred

Invite Guests !

'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.

Call Dale Williams [770-328-6368] by Wednesday to add your name if you wish to attend but missed the reservation deadline.

Thanks !

July Milestones

July Birthdays

02	Dr. Richard Ingle
03	Will Ozier
10	Melanie Lambert
14	Chris Carr
20	Mitch Clifton
21	Jared Griffis
23	Patrick Yuran
24	Harris Johnson
27	Bill Dees

Anniversaries

01	Neil & Lynn Weathington
03	Kathie & Larry Berrett
10	Rick & Cindy Sears
12	Patrick & Marie Yuran
17	Jesse & Mitzi Thompson

Please e-mail neil_weathington@bellsouth.net to notify errors and omissions. This report is pulled from data in ClubRunner.

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

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.

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.

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.

ZOOM Meeting June 26

Subject: Zoom meeting invitation

Topic: Kiwanis Online ZOOM Meeting
Time: Jun 26, 2020 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/74397928231?pwd=ODU2UDQ3cCttYW9udXVoRVRGZWQxZz09

Meeting ID: 743 9792 8231
Password: 5TQJp1

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.)

Herald's Report June 19, 2020

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Jun 19, 2020

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 !

June Milestones

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

Anniversaries
9	Will & Angelika Ozier
26	Johnny & Allison Tanner

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.

Next ZOOM Meeting - June 5

Derick Newton is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Speaker: Dr. Mark Albertus, Carrollton City Schools
Time: Jun 5, 2020 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89824898439?pwd=aEwxN0w5c2JUbGdQRFJhUmRNWlBZdz09

Meeting ID: 898 2489 8439
Password: 0UZaM2

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.

<-- Board Meeting 6:00 PM Tuesday June 2

The Board of Officers and Directors will meet in the boardroom at Oak Mountain Academy tonight.

222 Cross Plains Rd, Carrollton, GA 30116

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.)

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.

Zoom - online meeting

Derick Newton is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Moderator: V.P Dale Williams

Program: Round Table

Topic: Kiwanis Zoom 5/22
Time: May 22, 2020 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83515557154?pwd=YXBoVW5may92Vk0ycEFGaU43bnJTUT09

Meeting ID: 835 1555 7154
Password: Kiwanis

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!

Action Ministries Opportunity

View the Action Ministries Story

Displaying the link rather that the whole story in bulletin. Something in this story distorted formatting of the bulletin when viewed on computer screen last week.

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

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.

Officers and Directors 2020-2021

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
President	Clint Backstrom
President Elect	Dale Williams
Vice President	Johnny Tanner
Past President	Cathy Farley
Secretary	Jenny Ingram
Treasurer	Craig Williard
Foundation Treasurer	Jim Carter

Directors 2020 - 2021	Art Bower
	Joey Key
	Patrick Yuran

Directors 2020 - 2022	Dr. Bob Myers
	Linda Robles
	Joe Tarshis

Thanks for volunteering to serve the Carrollton Kiwanis Club !

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.

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.

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 ?! "

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.

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.

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 !"

>>> snip, snip, snip >>>

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.

>>> snip >>> snip >>>

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 ?

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" ??

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.

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

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 ?

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.

Pandemic - Poem

Attached is a poem that Fred and I found meaningful and would like to share with Kiwanians. It's written by Lynn Ungar. Hopefully, an uplifting message for these challenging times.

All the best. Anne

Anne C. Richards

Professor Emerita

Psychology Department

University of West Georgia

1601 Maple Street, Carrollton, GA 30118

p: 770-834-8143

arichard@westga.edu

https://www.westga.edu/websitename

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 !

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

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.

Herald's Report March 13, 2020

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Mar 13, 2020

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

The Nifty Fifty Fifty Club Raffle

Posted by Jim Carter on Mar 11, 2020

Our Queen of Hearts, Louise Reeves, drew for her first time.

Just 51 to go, and the pot has $96.

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

Pageant at Pine Knoll

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.

Herald's Report March 6, 2020

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Mar 06, 2020

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

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.

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.

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.

Bryan Scott - Worthwhile Pursuits

Bryan Scott presented the program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on Friday, February 21, 2020, in the Hubbard Dining Room. Find the "Funzy the Fox" is a hide-and-seek game for families to enjoy. Click here to visit the Worthwhile Pursuits website.

Photo: Bryan Scott and Clint Backstrom.

Herald's Report February 21, 2020

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Feb 21, 2020

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

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.

Herald's Report February 14, 2020

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Feb 14, 2020

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

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.

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.

Herald's Report February 07, 2020

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Feb 07, 2020

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

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

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.

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

Herald's Report January 31 2020

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Jan 31, 2020

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

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

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.

Herald's Report January 24 2020

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Jan 24, 2020

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

Herald's Report January 17 2020

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Jan 17, 2020

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

Herald's Report January 10 2020

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Jan 10, 2020

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

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

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.

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.

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 □

Herald's Report January 3 2020

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Jan 03, 2020

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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 ?

Fred Richards honored with "Town Crier" Trophy

Fred Richards

...

Re-New Member - Mark Herring

Mark Herring

Herald's Report December 20, 2019

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Dec 20, 2019

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Ronnie Jordan

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.

The Nifty Fifty Fifty Club Raffle

Posted by Jim Carter on Dec 07, 2019

Dr. Richard Fiore takes a chance.

The pot is up to $581, and 38 Cards remain.

Herald's Report December 6, 2019

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Dec 06, 2019

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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.

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.

Herald's Report November 22

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Nov 22, 2019

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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

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

Herald's Report November 15

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Nov 15, 2019

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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.

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

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.

Herald's Report November 8

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Nov 08, 2019

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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.

Herald's Report November 1

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Nov 01, 2019

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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

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

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.

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

Herald's Report October 25

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Oct 18, 2019

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Bob Myers - Bird in Carroll County Georgia

Posted on Oct 18, 2019

photo: Kiwanis President Cathy Farley and Kiwanian Program Presenter Bob Myers

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.

Herald's Report October 18

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Oct 18, 2019

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for Dr. Fred Richards
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Herald's Report October 11

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Oct 11, 2019

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Miss Georgia (Victoria Hill) visits Carrollton Kiwanis

view Photo Gallery !

New Member - Milton Berry

Milton Berry received his gold badge on October 11, 2019.

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.

Herald's Report October 4

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Oct 04, 2019

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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.

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

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 Smith	06 Paul & Angie McDaniel
15 Angie McDaniel	08 Joey & Rita Key
16 Tim Warren	10 Mike & Missy Dugan
18 Georgia Carter	15 Robert & Georgia Carter

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.

Herald's Report September 27

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Sep 27, 2019

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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.

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)

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 !

Clint Backstrom receives the Fred Richards Outstanding Service Award

Posted on Sep 20, 2019

Club President Terry Langley presented to Club V.P. Clint Backstrom the Fred Richards Outstanding Service Award on Friday, September 20, 2019 in the UWG Hubbard Dining Room.

Herald's Report September 20

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Sep 20, 2019

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Guests - Friday the 13th of September

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.

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

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

Kiwanis Koncession UWG Schedule

Home Games at Ra-Lin Field:

Kick-off	Day	Date	Opponent

7:00 PM	Saturday	November 16	Valdosta 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

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.

September Milestones

Birthdays:	Anniversaries:
05 Tim Kilgore
15 Michael Crafton	04 Ray & Bonnie Kathe
21 Craig Williard	05 Phil & Teresa Stamps
22 Jonathan Hendricks	06 Michael & Lisa Crafton
23 Dusty Hightower	15 Ashley & Christopher Hulsey
	24 Mike & Margot Washington

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

Herald's Report August 30

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Aug 30, 2019

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Kiwanis Koncessions August 30

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

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

Comedian Stuart Yahm

Comedian Stuart Yahm adds levity to the Carrollton Kiwanis with a touch of humor.

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.

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.

Herald's Report August 23

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Aug 16, 2019

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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 ?)

Herald's Report August 16

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Aug 16, 2019

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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.

Brilliant Minds Pre-School

Brittney Stobridge presented the program to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club on the Brilliant Minds Pre-School.

Herald's Report August 9

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Aug 09, 2019

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August Milestones

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

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.

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

Herald's Report August 2

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Aug 02, 2019

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Herald's Report July 26

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Jul 26, 2019

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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

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

Herald's Report July 19

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Jul 19, 2019

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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.

view photos

5-K Race Results (2019)

Click here to download race results.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Herald's Report July 12

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Jun 21, 2019

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Herald's Report June 21

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Jun 21, 2019

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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

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.

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.

Community Give-Back Project

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.

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

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

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.

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

Herald's Report May 31

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on May 31, 2019

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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.

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 .

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.

>>>>>>> from the files: >>>>>>>>

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.

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

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.

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

5K Race 2019

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Club Election Results ~

Posted by Jim Collins on May 10, 2019

Officers and Directors for 2019-2020:

President

Cathy Farley

President-Elect

Clint Backstrom

Vice-President

Dale Williams

Secretary

Jenny Ingram'

Treasurer

Craig Williard

Foundation Treasurer

Jim Carter

Immediate Past President

Terry Langley

Board of Directors

2018-2020	2019-2021
Dr. Lok	Art Bower
W.H. Smith	Joey Key
John Tanner	Patrick Yuran

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.

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.

Herald's Report May 3

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on May 03, 2019

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Cookout for Council for the Aging

Thanks to the volunteers who assisted with the Spring Picnic !

STAR NEWS Coverage

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 ?

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

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.

Herald's Report April 26

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Apr 26, 2019

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

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.

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.

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

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

http://www.georgiakiwanis.com/april-2019-div-3.html

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

http://www.georgiakiwanis.com/april-2019-div-3.html

***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

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

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

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.

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

April Milestones

April 10	Dan Lewis
April 11	Blair Watkins
April 25	Robert Carter

Anniversaries

April 2	Dr. Luke and Suzanne Durham
April 21	Suzy and Jeremy McCorkel
April 21	Stuart and Camille Yahm
April 24	Matthew and Melanie Clay

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 !

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.

Herald's Report March 22

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Mar 22, 2019

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

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

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

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.

Herald's Report April 5

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Mar 15, 2019

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

Herald's Report March 15

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Mar 15, 2019

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

Student Leadership Retreat

Posted by Linda Robles (Ro-Bless) on Mar 13, 2019

A reminder of the Student Leadership Retreat: (formerly called "Key Leader")

March 22 - 24.

Click here for more information.

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.

Herald's Report March 8

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Mar 08, 2019

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

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.

Herald's Report March 1

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Mar 01, 2019

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

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.

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

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.

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

Herald's Report February 15

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Feb 15, 2019

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

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.

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

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;

Herald's Report

Posted by Dr. Fred Richards on Feb 08, 2019

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

Feeding Families - Julie Williard

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

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.

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.

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

January Milestones


Birthdays	Anniversaries

07 Clint Backstrom	02 Art & Jami Bower
12 Dr. Fred Richards	04 Mark & Rebecca Albertus
17 Richard Dixon	24 Robert & Cathy Kenimer
17 Jeremy Sabo	29 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

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 !

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.

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.

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 ?

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

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.

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

Giving Thanks on Thanksgiving

Posted by Neil Weathington on Nov 22, 2018

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

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

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

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

Here are some photos from years past:

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

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

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

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

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

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 !

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