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Westview Key Club Holds Mini Rally - Nov 2009

Westview Key Club Mini Rally
In spite of their rally being cancelled, the Westview Key Club still wanted to have a social event and service opportunity. On Saturday night, the met at the home of their Kiwanis advisor Misty Menees. They ate pizza, played games, and did everyone brought diapers to give as a donation to the Carl Perkins Center in Martin. Afterwards, everyone went to the movies. Special guests at the event were LAMISSTENN Key Club District Governor Jimmy Jarnigan and District Secretary Leilani Aspuria who traveled all the way from Louisiana. Special thanks to Frances Bynum who helped get the kids fed.

Gleason Schools get an AED!

AED for Gleason- The Gleason Clinic learned about our AED program for Weakley County Schools and they went and purchased a ZOLL AED for Gleason school. We appreciate their help in getting AEDs in every school. And it didn’t cost us a dime! J

Four Key Club Members Attend Key Leader Conference - 2009

Four Westview High School students recently attended Key Leader, a leadership weekend program for young people at Camp Istrouma in Greenwell Springs, Louisiana over the weekend of November 6th-8th. Front to back-Jennifer Hollis, Seth Pierce, Megan Householder, and Ashleigh Fabianch. Key Leader is a Kiwanis International Program that includes interactive learning experiences and group exercises to help students learn about respect, integrity, community, values, and excellence. The cornerstone of Key Leader focuses on "service leadership" which includes leading by example and empowering others to achieve their full potential. The trip was made possible by donations and guidance from the Martin Kiwanis Club.

AKtion Club Member Wendy Brinkley Selected as Telethon Poster Adult!! - 2009

Congratulations to Kiwanis AKtion Club member Wendy Brinkley who has been selected as this year's poster representative for the Telethon of Stars on WPSD-TV Nov. 14-15. Way to go, Wendy!!!

New Officers and Board Members Took Office October 1, 2009

The new officers were installed during the first meeting in October by Lt. Governor Myrna Johnson of the McKenzie club. Myrna just recently took over her position from our club member Misty Menees, who served two consecutive terms as Lt. Governor of Division 1A. To see photos of the new officers, check out the photo section of this web site.

Bill Austin Honored as 2008-2009 Kiwanian of the Year!!!!

Congratulations, Bill!!!! The award is richly deserved.

Best of the Best!!

2009

Congratulations to several of our members who picked up honors in the BEST OF WEAKLEY COUNTY VOTE in the WC Press.
Best Realtor-Shelia Bell
Best Eye Doctor-Frances Bynum
Best Child Care Provider-Bright Beginnings (Lesa Finch)
Also, Jamie Summers was best EMT but we knew that already! J

Soybean Festival 5K Run Results!! Held September 12, 2009

The 16th annual Soybean Festival 5K Run, co-sponsored by the Martin Kiwanis Club, Ken-Tenn Sports, and The Sideline Physical Therapy and Fitness Center, was a huge success, as we would expect from an event coordinated by Kiwanian Bill Austin. There were 112 registered runners for the Soybean 5K and 98 finishers. In addition, there were nine participants in the fun walk and fourteen kids in the Kid Run. To see the results of the 5K run, click here. To view the results of the Kid Run, click here. (Requires Acrobat Reader.) Photos of the event will soon be available in the Photos section of this web site.

Linda Ramsey elected Governor-Elect for 2009-2010 LaMissTenn district!

Our own member Linda Ramsey has been elected to the position of Governor-Elect for the Kiwanis LaMissTenn district! Linda will take office as GOVERNOR of the district in 2010!!!! Linda will become the first ever female governor of the district.

Here She is!! Your new LAMISSTENN District Governor-Elect Linda Ramsey pinning new 1A Lt. Gov. Myrna Johnson of McKenzie at the district convention in New Orleans.

Nadine Gearin, one of first female members, passes away -- July 2009

The Kiwanis Club of Martin was an all-male club until delegates to the International Convention made it possible for women to participate as active Kiwanians. The first women to be inducted into our club were Nadine Gearin and Bettye Giles. Now women make up over half of our membership. Thank you to Nadine for paving the way for women to become involved in Kiwanis and for all her dedication to this club and it’s projects since 1988. She will be missed.

Four attend Kiwanis 2009 International Convention in Nashville

Three Martin Kiwanis Club members attended the 2009 Kiwanis International Convention which was recently held in Nashville. Evelyn, Linda, Mary Elizabeth and Sue said it was hot but that they had a good time and learned a lot. Next year's convention is in Las Vegas! Start saving your quarters now.

2009 - ANNUAL FISHING DERBY RESULTS

The annual fishing derby, co-sponsored by the Martin Parks and Recreation Department and the Martin Kiwanis Club, was again a big success.

108 participants, 14 & under, enjoyed the free event this past Saturday. 432 fish were caught. It was great fishing for everyone! Each participant received a ribbon and fishing packet for entering the Fishing Derby. The random drawing winners were: John Sterrett, Andy Lee, Alex Branson, Baylee Covington, Noah Gregory, Andrew Wade, Steven Nanney, Alyssa Scott, Ladarius Alley, Jamaya Clemons, Gabe Jahr, Tanner Scronce and Carter Gibson.
The winners of trophies are as follows: (Categories are:
5 & Under 6- 8 yrs. 9-11 yrs.
12-14 yrs.

MOST FISH

Garrett Ellis Chloe Rommell Kyera Thompson Jason Morgan

LONGEST FISH

Baylah Pettit Tanner Scronce Blake Carlton Tiffany Rechis

HEAVIEST FISH

Levi Lamb Alexis Sawyer Blake Robb Andrew Wade

SHORTEST FISH

Marlee Scronce Lance Skelton Donivon Sawyer Allison Vanmeter

UGLIEST FISH

Quincy Hamilton Alex Churchwell
Reilly Cormia Conner Mansfield

BEST DRESSED

Payton Leverette Bryce Pettit Stephen Nanney ----------

From the Martin Parks and Recreation Department:

"Our department extends sincere appreciation to the Martin Kiwanis Club (co-sponsor/workers/trophies); the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (rod & reels/gift bags/prizes/700 lb. catfish), as well as, those who participated in this annual event. We hope everyone enjoyed fishing at the Martin Recreation Complex."

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2009 New Member Ann Marie

Ann Marie Williams and Erin Bragg were recently inducted into the club. (Due to unforseen circumstances, Erin had to immediately resign.) We welcome Ann Marie to our club! (Note: click on small photo to view larger version.)

2009-2010 Kiwanis Scholarship Winner Announced -- Co-Recipients!!

Kiwanis Scholarship Award Winners
Abbie Fuqua & Megan Beard were announced as co-winners of the 2009-2010 Martin Kiwanis Club Scholarship. Both girls were active in Key Club at Westview and will be attending UTM this fall. Megan will be studying Psychology. Abbie will be majoring in K-6 education. This club will award each of these young ladies $500 to use towards tuition at UTM.

Pay It Forward!! Martin Middle School Builders Club -- May 2009

The Martin Middle School Builders Club recently made a $200 donation to the Red Fern Animal Shelter in Weakley County. Kim Hawks from the shelter came to the Builders Club meeting to talk to members about being a responsible pet owners. To enforce her message, she brought one of the shelter puppies "Hope" for the kids to meet. The members loved Hope and were shocked to hear from the shelter reps that Hope was one of 10 puppies abandoned in a box in a ditch without their mother during the winter. The donation was a part of the Martin Kiwanis Club's Pay It Forward Project. Martin Kiwanis gave each of their service leadership clubs $100. The SLC's then in turn matched that money and donated to a cause of their choice.

Key Club Members Attend Convention - April 2009

Twelve! That's right, twelve! Twelve members of the Westview Key Club attended the annual Key Club convention this weekend. The convention was held in Baton Rouge, and the Key Clubbers all enjoyed the trip and many hope to attend next year. Thanks go out to Larry Alexander of Weakley County Motors for the special deal he gave us on renting a van to transport the club members.

Kiwanis One Day a Great Success - April 19, 2009

Many Kiwanians, K-Kids and others from the K-Family, as well as many from the school and community, came out on Saturday to help build an outdoor classroom and butterfly garden at the Martin Elementary School. The area is in the southeast region of the school property, so go by and take a look at it when you get the chance. The project was supposed to take two days, but it was completed on the first day due to the hard work of the many volunteers.

New Members Inducted - March 2009 - Roberto Mancusi and Sarah Stafford

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Key Club officers attend training in Baton Rouge -- March 2009

Several of the Key Club officers for next year attended the district training program in Baton Rouge. The Key Club, based at Martin Westview High School, will be led next year by Charmelle Trice (president), Calvin Walker (vice president), Mariah Boyd (treasurer) and Danielle Whitesides (secretary). In addition, Tamika Sanchez was elected to be the division 1B Lt. Governor for next year. We look forward to great things from Key Club next year.

KIWANIS PANCAKE DAY 2009 Saturday February 28 -- Over 600 served!

The annual Pancake Day fundraiser was again a roaring success. This photo, from last year's event, shows how the members work as a team to serve pancakes, sausage, eggs and drinks to a large group of community folks who make this event a real social event. Over 600 people came to enjoy the fun, food, and fellowship. As usual, the Kiwanians were assisted by members of the sponsored youth leadership clubs.

Builders Club and Key Club work together to improve the MMS flower beds. October 2008

Members of the Martin Middle School Kiwanis Builders Club and the Westview High School Kiwanis Key Club worked alongside each other and some members of the Martin Kiwanis Club to plant iris and tulip bulbs at the MMS. (Click on the photo above to see an enlarged version.)

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