Ames Golden K held their Annual Officers Installation Luncheon on September 27, 2018 at Ames Golf and Country Club.  The luncheon was kicked off by several excellent choral renditions by the Golden K Singers under the direction of Joe Traylor. Here they prepare to lead all attendees in singing the Star Spangled Banner.

Their concert was followed by the introduction of special guests:Seated left to right: Larry Vallery, Incoming Golden K President; Geri Derner, Lt. Gov. of Div. 11, NE-IA District; Jody Melcher, Past Governor, NE-IA District; Sue Waldren, Governor, NE-IA District; Rick Waldren, Sue Waldren’s Spouse; Dorothy Sperry, Bob Sperry’s Spouse; Bob Sperry, Outgoing Golden K President.

Twelve new 2017-18 members were recognized, and deceased members {Roger Andersen, Stan Davidson, Thamon Hazen, Duane Haglund} were honored.

A plaque recognizing John Slaughter as the Golden K Kiwanian Of The Year was presented to John by outgoing President Bob Sperry.  John’s accomplishments on behalf of Golden K are numerous and well-appreciated by all members.

Sue Waldren,  Governor, Nebraska-Iowa District, was the keynote speaker. Her subject: “The Gifts of Kiwanis”.  

Geri Derner installed the new Board of Directors members.  Left to right: Geri, John Arthur, Janet Olson, Kent Ziebell.

Geri also installed the Golden K officers for 2018-19:

Ames Golden K Officers and Board of Directors for 2018-19.  Front, left to right; Ron Skrdla,Treasurer; Gina Spohnheimer, President Elect; Larry Vallery, President; Keith Folkmann, Vice President; Larry Trede, Secretary.  Back, left to right: Joe Traylor, Webmaster;  Board of Directors Members, Janet Olson, John Arthur,  Kent Ziebell, Jim Penney, and Past President Bob Sperry.  Not pictured: Board of Directors members Craig Fulton and Dennis Smith.