Officer Installation 2017

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Ames Golden K Kiwanis held its annual Installation of Officers Luncheon at Ames Golf & Country Club September 28.  In the photo above, Jim Dane, Governor, Kiwanis Nebraska-Iowa District, addresses the crowd.  In his remarks “It’s GREAT To Be A Kiwanian”, he congratulated Golden K members for the initiatives they are taking to increase membership, including the installation of eight new members in early September, and the success of the  Listeners reading program for kindergarten and first grade students at Ames Edwards Elementary–and soon to be expanded to Sawyer Elementary.

In addition to Golden K Members, their spouses, and Jim Dane, the guests included Geri Derner, Lieutenant Governor,Kiwanis Division 11 NE-IA District.

Golden K’s own Golden K Singers, pictured, under the direction of Joe Traylor, gave a rousing performance that inspired all who were present.

Deceased members William “Bill” Wunder, Albert “Al” Wagner and Wesley “Wes” Buchele were honored, as were Wayne Hagemoser, retiring Club Treasurer, and retiring Song Leader Roger Andersen.  Gerald Solbeck, Bill Shrum, Larry Trede and Kent Ziebell  were recognized for their efforts to recruit new members.

Dale Brentnall, pictured here with Pete Peterson, was awarded the Kiwanis “Legion of Honor” as a 50 year Kiwanis Member.

Deceased members William “Bill” Wunder, Albert “Al” Wagner and Wesley “Wes” Buchele were honored, as were Wayne Hagemoser, retiring Club Treasurer, and retiring Song Leader Roger Andersen.  Gerald Solbeck, Bill Shrum, Larry Trede and Kent Ziebell  were recognized for their efforts to recruit new members.

Officers and Directors for 2017-2018 were installed by Lt, Governor Geri Derner.

Seated, pictured left to right, Gina Spohnheimer, Vice President, Ron Skrdla, Treasurer, Bob Sperry, President, Larry Vallery, President-Elect, and Larry Trede, Secretary.  Standing, pictured left to right, Pete Peterson, Past President, Board of Directors Members Jim Penney, Dennis Smith, Craig Fulton, John Arthur, Alan Spohnheimer, and Webmaster Joe Traylor.  Not pictured is Board Member Bill Shrum.