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.
Roadside Cleanup 2018
Last Updated: October 18, 2018 by Joe T Leave a Comment
Thirteen members of Ames Golden K Kiwanis performed litter cleanup on their Iowa Adopt a Road two-mile segment of East 13th Street/220th Street on October 11. Golden K has conducted Spring and Fall Cleanup on this stretch of road every year since 2002. Pictured, Left to Right: Willis Fiscus, John Arthur, Team Leader Craig Fulton, Dennis Senne, Team Leader Gene Pollmann, Jim Theilen, Tom Peter, Keith Peterson, Dick Wilson, Dick Peterson, Pete Peterson, Larry Vallery. Not pictured: Bob Sperry.
Installation Banquet for 2018-19
Last Updated: October 18, 2018 by Joe T Leave a Comment
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:
17 in Interclub to Town & Country
Last Updated: October 4, 2022 by Joe T Leave a Comment
On Saturday, September 15, seventeen Ames Golden K Kiwanis members attended the Ames Town and Country Kiwanis meeting held at Ames Green Hills Community. Mayor John Haila was the featured speaker and shared his “musings” regarding his initial eight months as Mayor. Attendees pictured, rear left to right: Bob Sperry, Larry Vallery, Don Muff, Jim Cornette, Keith Folkmann, John Arthur, Pete Peterson; Middle, left to right: Ron Skrdla, Larry Trede, Tom Peter, Keith Peterson, Lonnie Mannes; Front, left to right: Milt Allison, Dick Peterson, Linda Peterson, and Craig Fulton. Not pictured, Gerri Bugg.
Bethesda Food Pantry 2018
Last Updated: October 4, 2022 by Joe T Leave a Comment
On August 30, Ames Golden K Kiwanis donated $750 to support the Bethesda Community Food Pantry’s mission to provide supplemental food for all–an average of 279 families per month. Pictured left to right: Gene Pollmann Ames Golden K, Dennis Worth Chairman, Bethesda Food Pantry, and Golden K’s Si Silence.
New Honors Banner!
Last Updated: October 4, 2022 by Joe T Leave a Comment
Larry Trede, Ames Golden K Kiwanis Secretary, is shown unveiling a new Club Honors Banner during Golden K’s August 30 meeting. The banner was designed and created by Larry and his spouse Bonnie. The Honors Banner commemorates all that is unique to the Ames Golden K organization–its members {people}, programs {Paper collection, Listeners, Teen Maze, Inter Clubs, Miracle League Play Ball, Pancake Days}, and public image {Golden K website, Community projects}. A blank spot was left on the Banner to signify Golden K’s continuing “Path to Excellence”.
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