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February 21, 2023  Washington
Kiwanis
Club vice-president Bobby Roberson, left,
with guest speaker Al Powell,
center and member, Stuart O’Neal, right. Al
Powell,
President of the Inner Banks STEM Center,
was guest speaker at a recent
meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Washington.
He explained the history of the
organization and said that his involvement,
following a career with the FBI,
was prompted by the need to help young
people make “good decisions” early in
life. The STEM Center, located on the campus
of the Washington-Warren Airport,
focuses on the fields of aviation, boating
and renewable energy in both
classroom and hands-on settings. He
explained
to the members that the programs continue to
expand and there is an
ongoing need for the community to fund
scholarships, especially for the boating
camp program. Commenting
on
workforce development, Mr. Powell said, “Our
hands-on STEM program can be
considered as an introductory STEM workforce
development pipeline to expose
youth to some of the skill sets that
employers, including local employers, will
require in the 21st Century. Our STEM
programs compliment the NC school science
and technology core subjects with an
emphasis on project based learning.
Our program offerings expose students to
aviation, drones, boating, and
renewable energy sources.” The Kiwanis
Club of Washington meets each Tuesday
for lunch at King Chicken on Carolina
Avenue in Washington. The club welcomes
prospective members who have an interest
in service to the community. June 17, 2022  Meagan
Rapoport scholarship presentation with
(left to right) David Francisco(club
director); Mary Tinsley, Megan's
Grandmother; Megan, and Susan Davis,
Washington High School Key Club
Sponsor.
The Kiwanis
Club of Washington has awarded a
$1,500 scholarship to a Washington
High School Key Club senior.
Megan Nicole Rapoport was honored at a
recent Kiwanis Club luncheon meeting
along with her grandmother, Mary
Tinsley.
Meagan, a
recent of graduate of Washington
High School, told club members of
her plans to attend East Carolina
University (Go Pirates!) this
fall. She is uncertain of her major
but currently her interest is in
Customer Relations. Megan
loves being part of a community and
giving back to others. She was
an active volunteer for the
Salvation Army, Thanksgiving Meal
baskets for those with food
insecurities, visiting and creating
Christmas cards for local nursing
homes, Eagles Wings food drives,
and preparing
meals for Ruth's House. In
addition to her volunteerism and
Honor's grades, she found time to
work at Care-O-World Early learning
center, Extreme Actions Skate Park,
and Home Health Services. Her
plan is to stay active in the Key
Club during her college years by
assisting new members with upcoming
events.
Megan feels
the Washington High school Key Club
has helped her to become a better
citizen and to be grateful for
everything in her life and has
taught her what it truly means to"give
oneself to others".
Funding for
the scholarships and other club
projects comes from community
activities including, most recently,
the Kiwanis Golf Ball Drop and the
annual City of Washington/Kiwanis
Christmas Parade. The Kiwanis
Club of Washington meets each
Tuesday for lunch at King Chicken on
Carolina Avenue in Washington. The
club welcomes prospective members
who have an interest in service to
the community.
June 7, 2022  The Kiwanis Club of Washington has awarded a $1,500 scholarship to a Washington High School Key Club senior. Ridge McRae Zerniak was honored at a recent Kiwanis Club luncheon meeting along with his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Walt Zerniak.Ridge, a recent graduate of Washington High School, told club members of his plans to attend North Carolina State University and pursue a degree in bioelectrical engineering. During high school, he was active in the Kiwanis- sponsored Key Club, volunteering in a tutoring program at John Cotton Tayloe Elementary School along with other Key Club activities.He participated in high school sports including football, basketball, soccer and golf and was a referee for the local summer soccer league. Ridge was appointed to participate in the North Carolina House of Representatives Page Program. Funding for the scholarships and other club projects comes from community activities including, most recently, the Kiwanis Golf Ball Drop and the annual City of Washington/Kiwanis Christmas Parade.The Kiwanis Club of Washington meets each Tuesday for lunch at King Chicken on Carolina Avenue, Washington. The club welcomes prospective members who have an interest in service to the community. May 3, 2022  The Kiwanis Club of Washington presented a $3,000, check to Bright Futures of Beaufort County at today’s luncheon meeting. The money represented proceeds from the club’s April 23rd Golf Ball Drop Fundraiser at Washington Airport. 500 golf balls were dropped from a helicopter and the 3 closest to a pin marker were the winners. On hand for the presentation were (left to right) club president Ray Dennis, Bright Futures representatives Ashley Padgett and Robin McKeithan, and and project chairperson Kevin Hardy. Bright Futures’ mission is to help meet the needs of students in Beaufort County Schools. The organization works within the Beaufort County School District to connect student needs with existing community resources. The mostly volunteer group brings together businesses, human service agencies, faith-based organizations, and parent groups and partners them with schools in a way that helps them to quickly and efficiently meet students’ basic needs – often within 24 hours. These needs focus on items and services necessary to get the students to school and keep them these including clothing, food, school supplies and more. This enables students and teachers to focus on education and achieving success. Bright Futures Beaufort County works to create an environment where education is valued and responsibility for student success is shared. The Kiwanis Club of Washington meets each Tuesday for lunch at King Chicken on Carolina Avenue, Washington. The club welcomes prospective members who have an interest in service to the community. March 30, 2022 Club Announces 1st Ever Helicopter Golf Ball Drop Fundraiser  The Kiwanis Club of Washington presents there 1st ever Golf Ball Drop Fundraiser scheduled for April 23, at Washington Airport at 11 AM. At 11:30 AM a helicopter will drop 500 numbered golf balls in a target area at the airport. The 3 balls closest to the center of the target will receive cash prizes; $1,500, for closest to the center, $1,000, for 2nd closest and $500, for 3rd closest. Winners do not need to be present to win. Profits from the event benefit Bright Futures of Beaufort County plus Kiwanis service projects and scholarships for the youth of Beaufort County. Kevin Hardy, Kiwanis chairperson for the project, said, “Every dollar spent on balls directly supports the youth of our community.” Tickets for golf balls may be purchased through the Charity Valet website, www.charityvalet.com/KWNC . One ball is $25, 5 are $100. There are 2 sponsor levels for the event: Silver Sponsor includes 10 balls for $200, and Gold Sponsor includes 20 balls for $300. As an alternative to online transactions, tickets may be purchased with a check of cash from any Kiwanis member. Deadline to purchase tickets online is 10 AM on the day of the event. For more information or help purchasing tickets, contact Kevin Hardy, 252 588-0059, kevinhardycustom@gmail.com or Ray Dennis, 252 946-6714, raynmarydennis@suddenlink.net. The Kiwanis Club of Washington meets each Tuesday for lunch at King Chicken on Carolina Avenue, Washington. The club welcomes prospective members who have an interest in service to the community. October 5, 2021 Washington Kiwanis Installs Ray Dennis as 2021-2022 President  Ray Dennis (left) was installed as 2021-2022 President of the Kiwanis Club of Washington by Past President Bobby Roberson (right) at a recent meeting. Ray has been a member of the local club since 2019. He is a native of North Carolina, a graduate of NC State University and was employed by the US Census Bureau until his retirement in 2002. Ray and his wife Mary have four grown children and reside in Cyprus Landing. Ray enjoys following NC State sports teams, boating on the Pamlico and playing golf. He has been a IRS-certified volunteer for several years with ARRP Tax Aide, a federal grant program that provides free tax preparation assistance to low and moderate income individuals and families. Other officers include Vice President Bobby Roberson, Secretary/Treasurer Mac Younts, and board of directors members Curtis Brookshire, David Francisco and Gil Davis. The Kiwanis Club of Washington meets each Tuesday for lunch at King Chicken on Carolina Avenue, Washington. The club welcomes prospective members who have an interest in service to the community. July 28, 2020 Washington Kiwanis Club Awards Scholarship The Kiwanis Club of Washington has awarded a $1,500 scholarship to a Washington High School Key Club senior. Mya Wilder was honored at a recent Kiwanis Club luncheon meeting along with her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Sean Wilder. Ms. Wilder, a recent graduate of Washington High School, told club members of her plans to pursue a career as a pediatric nurse practitioner. She will begin her further education at Beaufort County Community College with plans to attend North Carolina Central University to complete her degree. She was active in the Kiwanis sponsored Key Club during high school along with other school and community activities. Pictured, along with Ms. Wilder, is Gil Davis, Club Vice President. Funding for the scholarships and other club projects comes from community activities including the Annual Lobster Sale Fund Raiser, the Washington / Kiwanis Christmas Parade and the Annual Golf Tournament. Some or all of these activities will be impacted this year due to Covid-19 restrictions. The Kiwanis Club of Washington meets each Tuesday for lunch at King Chicken on Carolina Avenue, Washington. The club welcomes prospective members who have an interest in service to the community. January 28, 2020 AARP Tax Aide Honors Local Kiwanis Member  Glenda Talley-Hill, local coordinator for AARP Tax Aide, presented a program on the free tax preparation service at the Washington Kiwanis Club's regular weekly meeting at King Chicken Restaurant. Tax Aide is a federal grant program that provides free tax preparation assistance to low and moderate income individuals and families using IRS-certified volunteers. She pointed out that the service is available from February 1st through April 13th, Mondays and Saturdays from 8AM to 12 PM at the Grace Martin Harwell Senior Center, 310 West Main Street in downtown Washington (next to the Civic Center). Service is on a first-come, first served basis. Clients should bring their Social Security cards, photo ID's, and all necessary tax forms such as W-2's, 1099's, etc. Further information is available by calling the Senior Center, 975-9368. At the end of her presentation, Mrs. Talley-Hill surprised Kiwanian and Tax Aide volunteer Bill Cates with a certificate of appreciation for his 20 years of service to the local program. The Kiwanis Club of Washington meets each Tuesday for lunch at King Chicken on Carolina Avenue, Washington. The club welcomes prospective members who have an interest in service to the community. October 1, 2019 Bobby Roberson Installed as 2019-2020 Kiwanis President  Bobby Roberson, on the left, was installed as President of the Kiwanis Club of Washington by Past President Gil Alligood, on the right, at a recent meeting. Bobby has a tremendous amount of knowledge on the local, state, national and international levels of Kiwanis. He was selected as one of 52 Lt. Governors at Kiwanis International as an "Outstanding" leader. His leadership qualities won him two outstanding President's awards, outstanding committee chair and club building award. In addition, he has been selected as a "Life Time" member of Kiwanis International. His stated goal for the coming year is growth in membership to sustain the club’s commitments to the youth of Washington and Beaufort County. He has been a member of three Kiwanis Clubs spanning 40 years: Wide Awake in Wilson, University City in Greenville and Washington. Bobby recently retired as the City of Washington city manager. Other officers installed at the meeting included President Elect, Gil Davis; Secretary/Treasurer, Mac Younts; Immediate Past President, Gil Alligood and board of director members David Francisco and Pack Hindsley. The Kiwanis Club of Washington meets each Tuesday for lunch at King Chicken on Carolina Avenue, Washington. The club welcomes prospective members who have an interest in service to the community. August 13, 2019 Third 2019 Scholarship Awarded  The Washington Kiwanis Club has awarded $1,500 scholarships to three local Key Club seniors. The most recent, Chandler Thomas Nimons, was honored at Tuesday's Kiwanis Club luncheon meeting. Mr. Nimons, a graduate of Northside High School, told club members of his plans to pursue a pre-dental program at Western Carolina University with a major in chemistry and a minor in biology. During high school, he was active in the Kiwanis sponsored Key Club, played football, participated in track and field and cross county. Pictured are David Francisco, Club Scholarship Chairman, Chandler Nimons and his mother, Teressa Nimons. Funding for the scholarships and other club projects comes from community activities including the Annual Lobster Sale Fund Raiser, the Washington / Kiwanis Christmas Parade and the Annual Golf Tournament. The Kiwanis Club of Washington meets each Tuesday for lunch at King Chicken on Carolina Avenue, Washington. The club welcomes prospective members who have an interest in service to the community. July 30, 2019 Second 2019 Scholarship Presentation  The Washington Kiwanis Club awarded the second of its annual $1,500 scholarships at a recent meeting. Katelyn Wilkins from Northside High School was honored as the recipient. During her time at Northside, Katelyn was active in the Key Club along with many other school and extracurricular activities including Toys for Tots, the 9-11 Walk and the Pet Food Pantry. Pictured left to right are Scholarship Chairman David Francisco, Katelyn Wilkins and her mother, Sherri Wilkins. In comments to the club, Katelyn announced her intention to attend Beaufort County Community College and pursue a career in early childhood education. Funding for the scholarships and other club projects comes from community activities including the Annual Lobster Sale Fund Raiser, the Washington / Kiwanis Christmas Parade and the Annual Golf Tournament. The Kiwanis Club of Washington meets each Tuesday for lunch at King Chicken on Carolina Avenue, Washington. The club welcomes prospective members who have an interest in service to the community. July 23, 2019 Washington Kiwanis Club Awards Scholarship The Kiwanis Club of Washington has awarded $1,500 scholarships to three local Key Club seniors. Cassandra Teixeira was honored at a recent Kiwanis Club luncheon meeting. The remaining recipients will be recognized at future club meetings. Ms. Teixeira, a recent graduate of Washington High School, told club members of her plans to pursue an exercise and sports science degree at UNC Chapel Hill. She was active in the Kiwanis sponsored Key Club during high school along with dance and theatre activities. Pictured (L. to R.) are Gil Alligood, Club President, Cassandra Teixeira and David Francisco, Club Scholarship Chairman. Funding for the scholarships and other club projects comes from community activities including the Annual Lobster Sale Fund Raiser, the Washington / Kiwanis Christmas Parade and the Annual Golf Tournament. The Kiwanis Club of Washington meets each Tuesday for lunch at King Chicken on Carolina Avenue, Washington. The club welcomes prospective members who have an interest in service to the community. November 13, 2018 Gil Alligood Installed as Kiwanis President
Gil Alligood, on the right, was installed as President of the Kiwanis Club of Washington by former Carolinas District 17 Lieutenant Governor Bobby Roberson, on the left, at a recent meeting. He is a retired professional engineer and land surveyor. Gil and his wife live in Washington and have three grown children and six grandchildren. He is a graduate of NC State University and received a Masters Degree from the University of Pittsburgh. Previously, Gil spent over ten years as Director of Public Works for the City of Washington. He is a licensed pilot and flight instructor and the author of several novels. Other officers installed at the meeting included President Elect, Bobby Roberson; Secretary/Treasurer, Mac Younts; Immediate Past President, Gil Davis and board of director members David Francisco, Pack Hindsley and Curtis Brookshire. The Kiwanis Club of Washington meets each Tuesday for lunch at King Chicken on Carolina Avenue, Washington. The club welcomes prospective members who have an interest in service to the community. August 1, 2017 Washington Kiwanis Club Awards Scholarship The Washington Kiwanis Club awarded the second of its annual $1,200 scholarships at a recent meeting. Walter R. "Rob" Zerniak IV from Washington High School was honored as the recipient. During his time at Washington High, Rob was active in the Key Club along with many other school and extracurricular activities. Pictured left to right are Rob Zerniak and Scholarship Chairman David Francisco. In comments to the club, Rob announced his intention to attend North Carolina State University this fall. Funding for the scholarships and other club projects comes from community activities including the Annual Lobster Sale, the Washington / Kiwanis Christmas Parade and the Annual Golf Tournament. The Kiwanis Club of Washington meets each Tuesday for lunch at King Chicken on Carolina Avenue, Washington. The club welcomes prospective members who have an interest in service to the community. July 18, 2017 Washington Kiwanis Club Awards Scholarship The Washington Kiwanis Club has awarded $1,200 scholarships to three local Key Club seniors. Jamya M. Moore was honored at a recent Kiwanis Club luncheon meeting. The remaining recipients will be recognized at future club meetings. Ms. Moore, a recent graduate of Southside High School, told club members of her plans to pursue a information systems degree at UNC Greensboro. She was active in the Kiwanis sponsored Key Club during high school. Pictured are Jamya Moore and David Francisco, Club Scholarship Chairman. Funding for the scholarships and other club projects comes from community activities including the Annual Lobster Sale, the Washington / Kiwanis Christmas Parade and the Annual Golf Tournament. The Kiwanis Club of Washington meets each Tuesday for lunch at King Chicken on Carolina Avenue, Washington. The club welcomes prospective members who have an interest in service to the community. February 28, 2017 Club Celebrates 70 Years of Service The Kiwanis Club of Washington celebrated its 70th anniversary during the regular meeting February 28th at King Chicken. Speaking to the group, Les King, Carolinas District Governor of Kiwanis, acknowledged the considerable contribution to the community provided by the club over the years and encouraged membership growth, especially targeted to younger members. King said, “The local Kiwanis Club is more important to the community than to Kiwanis.” and encouraged the membership to, “expand, grow, stay-the-course and do the good stuff.”. Speaking as a member of the community, Brownie Futrell, former publisher of the Washington Daily News, recalled the many benefits of growing up in a community with projects and opportunities sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. He also recalled several Daily News employees who were active and dedicated club members. As part of the meeting. Club President Gil Davis presented the Kiwanian of the Year award to Curtis Brookshire honoring his decade of service to the club as secretary/treasurer. Pictured left to right are Stuart O'Neal, Past President; Gil Davis, President; Connie King; Curtis Brookshire; Les King, Governor, Carolinas District; and Brownie Futrell. The Kiwanis Club of Washington meets each Tuesday for lunch at King Chicken on Carolina Avenue, Washington. The club welcomes prospective members who have an interest in service to the community. June 22, 2016 Washington Kiwanis Club Awards Scholarship The Washington Kiwanis Club awarded the third of its annual $1,200 scholarships at a recent meeting. Kaitlin E. Brescia from Northside High School was honored as the recipient. During her time at Northside, Kaitlin was active in the Key Club along with many other school activities. Pictured left to right are Kaitlin E. Brescia and Scholarship Chairman David Francisco. In comments to the club, Kaitlin announced her intention to attend Appalachian State University and major in secondary English education. Funding for the scholarships and other club projects comes from community activities including the Annual Lobster Sale, the Washington / Kiwanis Christmas Parade and the Annual Golf Tournament. The Kiwanis Club of Washington meets each Tuesday for lunch at King Chicken on Carolina Avenue, Washington. The club welcomes prospective members who have an interest in service to the community. June 7, 2016 Washington Kiwanis Club Awards Scholarships The Washington Kiwanis Club has awarded $1,200 scholarships to three local Key Club seniors. The following were honored at a recent meeting: Sarah Woolard, Washington High School and Megan Godley, Southside High School. The remaining recipient will be honored at a future club meeting. Ms. Woolard, this year's Key Club president at Washington High School, told club members of her plans to pursue an environmental studies degree at Appalachian State University. Ms. Godley told club members that she plans to pursue a nursing degree at Eastern Carolina University. Ms Godley was also Key Club president this past year at Southside High School. Pictured left to right are Stuart O'Neal, Club President, Sarah Woolard, Megan Godley and David Francisco, Club Scholarship Chairman. Funding for the scholarships and other club projects comes from community activities including the Annual Lobster Sale, the Washington / Kiwanis Christmas Parade and the Annual Golf Tournament. The Kiwanis Club of Washington meets each Tuesday for lunch at King Chicken on Carolina Avenue, Washington. The club welcomes prospective members who have an interest in service to the community. April 7, 2016 Club Inducts New Member Marty Paramore was inducted as the newest member of the Kiwanis Club of Washington during Tuesday's lunch meeting. The ceremony was conducted by Bobby Roberson, club membership chairman (left) and Gil Davis (right) member sponsor. Mr. Paramore is employed as the Beaufort County Clerk of Superior Court, a position he has held for the last 10 years after being elected in 2006. Marty is a former coach for area youth teams and currently volunteers with Southside High School athletic events as an announcer and all around helper. He has worked as a probation officer and as an investigator with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s office. The Kiwanis Club of Washington meets each Tuesday for lunch at King Chicken on Carolina Avenue, Washington. The club welcomes prospective members who have an interest in service to the community. December 19, 2015 Washington Kiwanis Honored With Internatonal Recognition  The Kiwanis Club of Washington has been recognized by the Kiwanis International Foundation for its contributions to the Gifts of Today program. Gifts of Today come to the foundation from individuals, clubs and other entities. These gifts are the backbone of the Kiwanis foundation. Through consistent yearly gifts, one person, one club and one contribution at a time, Kiwanians extend their impact to the children of the world. The Today Club program honors clubs that achieve a minimum per-member giving level from active dues-paying members during the Kiwanis administrative year. The Kiwanis Club of Washington meets each Tuesday for lunch at King Chicken on Carolina Avenue, Washington. The club welcomes prospective members who have an interest in service to the community. July 21, 2015 Washington Kiwanis Supports One School, One Book Program  The Washington Kiwanis Club
presented a $1,000 check to leaders from P.S.
Jones Middle School in support of their One
School, One Book program. The program is a
national initiative in which an entire school
(all students and all staff) read the same
book at the same time. Benefits of the program
include enhanced school unity; elimination of
stereotypes; provide ancillary programs,
including writing, trivia and art contests to
foster a fun atmosphere and emphasize positive
character traits. In remarks to the club, Dawn
Landen reported that the program was well
received by both students and staff in its
first year.
Pictured left to right is Kelly Makepeace from P.S. Jones, Kiwanis President Stuart O'Neal presenting the check to Dawn Landen and Tracey Nixon, P.S. Jones Principal. The Kiwanis Club of Washington meets each Tuesday for lunch at King Chicken on Carolina Avenue, Washington. The club welcomes prospective members who have an interest in service to the community. July 14, 2015 Washington Kiwanis Awards Francisco Memorial Scholarship  The Washington Kiwanis Club awarded the fourth of its annual $1,200 scholarships at a recent meeting. Kyle Krajewski from Washington High School was honored as the Christopher Francisco Memorial Scholarship recipient. Pictured left to right are Barbara Francisco, Scholarship Chairman David Francisco and Kyle Krajewski. In comments to the club, Kyle announced his intention to attend UNC Chapel Hill and major in geology. Funding for the scholarships and other club projects comes from community activities including the Annual Lobster Sale, the Washington / Kiwanis Christmas Parade and the Annual Golf Tournament. The Kiwanis Club of Washington meets each Tuesday for lunch at King Chicken on Carolina Avenue, Washington. The club welcomes prospective members who have an interest in service to the community. June 23, 2015 Washington Kiwanis Club Awards Scholarships  The Washington Kiwanis Club has awarded $1,200 scholarships to four local Key Club seniors. The following were honored at a recent meeting: Megan Baldwin, Washington High School; James "Nick" Blount, Southside High School; and Savannah Bunn, Northside High School. The remaining recipient will be honored at the next club meeting. Pictured left to right are Scholarship Chairman David Francisco, Megan Baldwin, Nick Blount and Savannah Bunn. Funding for the scholarships and other club projects comes from community activities including the Annual Lobster Sale, the Washington / Kiwanis Christmas Parade and the Annual Golf Tournament. The Kiwanis Club of Washington meets each Tuesday for lunch at King Chicken on Carolina Avenue, Washington. The club welcomes prospective members who have an interest in service to the community. May 23, 2015 Washington Kiwanis Club Golf Tournament Funds Scholarships  The 24th annual Washington Kiwanis Golf Tournament was held the afternoon of May 22nd at the Washington Yacht and Country Club. A field of 48 golfers participated in the event including teams from two local high schools. Their participation along with support from local sponsors generated needed funds for the club's scholarship programs along with funding for other community projects. The golf tournament is one of three major fundraising projects. The others include a lobster sale, scheduled for early November and the annual Washington Christmas Parade. Pictured left to right is the winning team with Stuart O'Neal, Washington Kiwanis Club President; Tanner Bright, Adrian Waters and William Woolard. Eric Slade was not available for the photo. The Kiwanis Club of Washington meets each Tuesday for lunch at King Chicken on Carolina Avenue, Washington. The club welcomes prospective members who have an interest in service to the community. November 13, 2014 Kiwanians On Hand for
Builders Club Installation of Officers
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