Dover Club 75th Anniversary Banquet
by Allan Kujala
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(Above) Dover Kiwanis Club member Ray Montsch (left) presents a George Hixon fellow medal to Club member Charles Marks (right) at the Club's 75th anniversary banquet on January 13, 2010. Marks has been a member since 1988 and recently served as the Capital District Kiwanis Convention Chairman, which was held in Dover for the first time ever last August (2009). He and four members of his family (also Kiwanians) participate in all fundraising events and service activities. A Hixon fellow is the highest award a Kiwanis Club can bestow upon a member.
(Above) Dover Kiwanis Club member George Nemith (left) presents a George Hixon fellow medal to Club member Allan Kujala (right) at the Club's 75th anniversary banquet on January 13, 2010. Kujala has been a member since 2001 and recently completed a two-year term as Division 11 Lieutenant Governor for the Kiwanis Capital District. He is editor of the Club's monthly newsletter, secures weekly program speakers, and organizes monthly service projects. A Hixon fellow is the highest award a Kiwanis CLub can bestow upon a member.
(Above) Dover Kiwanis Club members Allan Kujala (left) and Charles Marks (right) were presented with George Hixon Fellow Awards by the Club at its 75th Anniversary banquet on January 13, 2010. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. Persons interested in joining an active service club devoted to improving the lives of children should contact Joyce Thompson at (302) 678-2753.
(Above) New Dover Kiwanis Club member Kyla Teed (right) is welcomed into the Club by her sponsor Ray Montsch (left) following her induction ceremony at the Club's 75th Anniversary banquet on January 13, 2010. Teed is the Recreation program Director at the Heritage at Dover assisted living community.
(Above) New Dover Kiwanis Club member Shawn Ryan (left) is welcomed into the Club by his sponsor Ken Ellers (right) following his induction ceremony at the Club's 75th Anniversary banquet on January 13, 2010. Ryan is a Financial Advisor for Merrill Lynch.
(Above) New Dover Kiwanis Club member MaryLois Barnas(right) is welcomed into the Club by President Joyce Thompson (left) following her induction ceremony at the Club's 75th Anniversary banquet on January 13, 2010. Barnas is owner of Alternative Solutions in Smyrna.
(Above) The Dover Kiwanis Club inducted three new members into the international service club at its 75th Anniversary banquet on January 13, 2010. Pictured (l. to r.) are MaryLois Barnas, Kyla Teed, and Shawn Ryan. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. Persons interested in joining an active service club devoted to improving the lives of children should contact Joyce Thompson at (302) 678-2753.
(Above) Wesley College President William N. Johnston was the distinguished speaker the Dover Kiwanis Club's 75th Anniversary banquet on January 13, 2010.
