Woodbridge Kiwanis Club Celebrates 64 Years of Service

by Brian Bell

On Thursday night, March 17, 2011, the Woodbridge Kiwanis Club celebrated the 64th anniversary of its charter date at the Montclair Country Club. Emcee for the evening was Randy Zeigler, club president. Attendees included members of Kiwanis Clubs of Manassas, Manassas-Battlefield, Arlington, Mount Vernon, Fairfax and Tysons Corner. Guest speaker was Peggy Van Lowe, Area Coordinator of Prince William Special Olympics. Other highlights included the induction of a new member, Major Hilda Chadwick, Commander of the Prince William Salvation Army Corps, and presentation of the Distinguished Club Award (2009-2010) to Woodbridge Kiwanis by NOVA Trustee David Lurie. Immediate Past President Mitch Colston received his Distinguished President Pin and Secretary Brian Bell received his Distinguished Secretary and Distinguished Member Pins. The honoree of the evening was Judith Theissen, the outgoing President of the CKI (Circle K International) Club of Northern Virginia Community College, Woodbridge Campus. Judith was awarded a Certificate of Achievement for her outstanding leadership of the club. She took over the responsibilities of the club during November 2010. Though her tenure was short, the club accomplished numerous community service projects throughout eastern Prince William County, including assisting ACTS, Woodbridge Senior Citizens Center, Salvation Army, Prince William Special Olympics; as well as, participating in charity events in the District of Columbia, plus others. Her Certificate of Achievement is well deserved! The Woodbridge Club wishes her the best in her future endeavors.

NVCC Woodbridge Campus CKI President Judith Theissen receives Certificate of Achievement Award from Woodbridge Kiwanis President Randy Zeigler (on the left) and Service Leadership Program Chairman Al Knehans (on the right).

NOVA Trustee Dave Lurie presents the Distinguished Club 2009-2010 Award to Immediate Past President Mitch Colston (on the left) and Secretary Brian Bell (on the right).