Parkville Kiwanis Celebrates 64 Years
by Sarah Paul
On January 26th, Parkville Kiwanis Club celebrated
64 years of service to community, with some 50
members, guests and special guests Governor Elect
Don Dudey and Lt. Governor Ted Zapalowicz. President
Kristen George presided.
Member, Gene Amberman gave a presentation of the
past history of the club, stating that it held
its first meeting at Pappas Restaurant in Parkville,
then moved to St. John's Lutheran Church in Parkville
and moving again to its present location at St.
Peter's Lutheran church in Fullerton where it as
held meetings for the past 15 years.
Legion of Honor awards were presented to Earl Swartzendruber
for 36 years of service (pictured right with Pres.
Kristen George); to Jack Annis, 35 years of service
and Dean Pickens for 25 years service. Distinguished
Service awards were given to each member for the
volunteering he/she had done. Perfect attendance
certificates were presented as well.
Our oldest member Ed Deckert, celebrated his 90th
birthday on the same day and everyone sang "Happy
Birthday" to him. Thanks to Loch Raven, Pikesville and East Baltimore Club , who were
represented. Congratulations to President Kristen
George and President Elect Jereme George for their
interest and dedication to our club.
The Parkville Club is proud of its accomplishments.
Presently the club is supporting several organizations,
either financially or physcially by volunteering,
awarding scholarships to deserving students and
otherwise being of service to the community. Tthe
club is proud of its involvement with several local
schools. Elmwood Elementary and St. Michael the
Archangel Schools participate in the "Terrific
Kids" program. Adam Paul recently awarded 100 certificates, badges, pencils and bumper
stickers to students in the Elmwood Elementary
School. On February 24th, members of the club participated
in the Principal's Breakfast at Parkville Middle
School and gave certificates to a total of 42 students;
16 sixth grade students; 12 seventh grade students
and 14 eighth grade students who maintained an "A" average for the reporting period.. Principal Murray "Buddy" Parker and President Kristen George gave out the certificates. Eight members
of Parkville club supported this event.
