Richmond and Irvine-Ravenna Kiwanis 2003 Induction

2003-2004 officers and directors of the Richmond Kiwanis Club were installed on October 8th at Cedar Village in Irvine, KY. Those installed were first row (l. to r.) Dr. Kim Naugle, Vice President; Mary Lou "Piddle" Johnson, President; Dr. Glen Kleine, Immediate Past President and Lt. Governor; Brenda Blankenship, Treasurer. Back row (l. to r.) Danny Damrel, Secretary; and Board of Directors members Elbert Hudson, Coleman Turpin, Dr. Morris Taylor, P. Jared Noble, and Wayne Short. Also installed, but not in photograph was board member John Tuel.

Mark Calitri was selected as the 2003 Kiwanian of the Year. Shown here presenting the Kiwanian of the Year certificate is new club president Mary Lou "Piddle" Johnson. Subsequently Mark received his Kiwanian of the Year plaque at a club meeting.

Mary Lou "Piddle" Johnson was inducted as the new Richmond Club president by Dr. Ken Clawson, Past Governor of the Kentucky-Tennessee District.

Dr. Ken Clawson also inducted Dr. Kim Naugle as vice president of the Richmond Kiwanis Club

Dr. Ken Clawson, who was inducting the Richmond officers called for Brenda Blankenship, the 11 year treasurer of the club and Danny Damrel, the 11 year secretary of the club to come forward to be inducted. Ken failed to recognize that Danny, who had been photographing the event all evening, was already on hand for his induction, causing a moment of amusement.

Glen Kleine was given a plaque by Mary Lou "Piddle" Johnson in recognition of his year of service as president of the Richmond Kiwanis club.

A variety of Legion of Honor certificates were presented at the banquet. Those being recognized were:

Erman Wirtz - Kiwanian - 55 years - Legion of Honor

Elbert Hudson - Kiwanian - 45 years - Legion of Honor

Jack Taylor - Kiwanian - 45 years - Legion of Honor

Ken Clawson - Kiwanian - 40 years - Legion of Honor

Ben McPherson - Kiwanian - 30 years - Legion of Honor

Charles Shelby - Kiwanian - 30 years - Legion of Honor

Robert Nayle - Kiwanian - 25 years - Legion of Honor

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Committee chair service awards were given to club members. Here Mark Calitri is recognized for his service as chair of the 33rd annual auction and chair of the 11th annual golf tournament.  Mark was also chair of the Carnival.

David Harkleroad is recognized for his service as chair of the first annual roadblock and chair of the annual pancake breakfast.  Others recognized for their service were Marilou "Piddle" Johnson, chairman of programs; Glen Kleine, chairman of public relations; Charles Shelby, Outstanding Membership Recruiter Award and Ray Desloover, Outstanding Auctioneer Award.

Tammy Harkleroad (right), the wife of David Harkleroad, was made an honorary Kiwanian for her many contributions to the Richmond Kiwanis Club. Presenting the award is Mary Lou "Piddle" Johnson, Richmond club president.

As part of the emphasis on developing membership in Kiwanis, Dana Sheets (right) was inducted into membership by new Richmond club president Mary Lou "Piddle" Johnson.

Dr. Glen Kleine, the Lt. Governor of Division 9 of the K-T District, is recognized for his service as immediate past-president of the Richmond Club and for inducting the Irvine-Ravenna Kiwanis Club officers and directors.

Dan McBride, a past-president of the Richmond Kiwanis Club, served as MC of the banquet

2003-2004 officers and directors of the Irvine-Ravenna Kiwanis Club were also installed on October 8th at Cedar Village in Irvine, KY. Those installed were first row (l. to r.) Scott B. Hatfield, Assistant Secretary; Charles P. "Doots" Muncie, President; Dr. Glen Kleine, Lt. Governor; K. Eugene Bush, Treasurer. Back row (l. to r.) Tom Bonny, Immediate Past President; and Board of Directors. Board members installed were Sherry L. Fox, Paul E. (Sonny) Muncie, Berma L. Newton, Lloyd C. Roberts, Richard R. Snowden, Charlie E.Vanhuss, and Rebecca A. (Becky) Werner Also installed, but not in photograph were: Stephen E. (Steve) Garrett, 1st VP / President Elect; Guy Hatfield, 2nd Vice President; and Bobby L. Rose, Secretary.

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