Clarion
June 1, 2005
Volume 56, Issue 9
15th Annual Golf Tournament Successfully Completed
Under the leadership of Co-Chairmen George Hemphill and Bill Barkley, Hole Sponsors Chairman Richard Thompson and Volunteers Coordinator Tom Shields, the club added another highly successful and profitable tournament to its string of annual events.
While the final figures are not yet available, Bill Barkley reports that he expects the results will compare favorably with last year’s event, ensuring continued support for the club’s budgeted community service organizations. This year’s key statistics included 31 player teams and 68 hole sponsors.
Bill made a special point to thank our major sponsors OutBack Steak House, who also catered the very special meal, and Century Services (Rick Foster); he also thanked the event sponsors Jim Armstrong Buick and Moritz Hosiery, the prize providers (Wendell Cramer-jet trip to Saluda with round of golf and Frank Willis-condo lodging at SC coastal resort), the players, hole sponsors, ditty bag providers, volunteers, committee chairmen, the Brushy Mountain Golf Club organization and all others who contributed in any way to the tournament’s success.
Following is a list of the tournament’s major winners: By drawing: Jet Trip to Saluda with Golf: Johnny Hefner’s team; SC Resort Condo: Bill Ruffner’s team.
Team Winners: AM Flight: 1st, Jeff Hefner; 2nd, Matt Barkley, Mark Lyerly and Tom Devlin; and 3rd, Randy Dula. PM Flight: 1st, Scott Riley/Moon Mullins; 2nd, Russell Early; and 3rd,David Cross.
Longest Drive: AM Flight: Steve Shirley PM Flight: Ron Coulter
Closest to Pin # 5: AM Flight: Dale Hedrick PM Flight: David Cross
Closest to Pin #8: AM Flight: Dave Benfield PM Flight: Gary Ford
Club Mourns Loss of Life Member George F. Hemphill
All Kiwanians were saddened to learn of George’s unexpected passing on May 20. He was truly an outstanding Kiwanian and community leader, having actively served this club for 41 years.
Typical of his on-going leadership roles, he served as Lead Co-Chairman of this year’s just concluded, highly successful, golf tournament. Its outcome is a fitting tribute to his outstanding motivational and leadership skills.
George will be greatly missed by all local and district Kiwanians. Our heart-felt condolences go out to Virginia and all members of their family.
New Directory Published
Thanks to Public Relations Co-Chairman David Taylor, who meticulously compiled and published our 2004-2005 club directory, we now have an up-to-date data source on our members, officers and directors as well as other useful information. All of this has been published in a highly legible, handy-sized booklet. See Helen Devlin if you failed to get your copy.
Recent Programs
May 10–Pat Bain, Vice Principal of Long View Elementary School, shared with us the challenges of teaching their precious children, primarily minorities (Long View no longer has a qualifying “white” tracking subgroup).
Mrs. Bain was accompanied by three of her dedicated teachers–Jennifer Lu Wadsworth, Meredith Mozgalo and Pat Mozgalo, all of whom go beyond the call of duty in helping meet their children’s basic physical needs.
Mrs. Bain, introduced by Helen Devlin, thanked the club for its special donation, which was used to purchase 30 books and 15 tapes for their first grade classes.
May 17–Rev. Reggie Longcrier, Executive Director of Exodus Homes and founding pastor of Exodus Missionary Outreach Church, updated the club by video and commentary on the status of his vital ministries. He stated his faith-based ministries are growing rapidly–he now has the capacity to accommodate in six locations up to 75 of God’s most neglected people–those who are addicted, homeless, sick, in prison or recently released.
Helen Devlin arranged and introduced the program, and Marvin Zerden shared a memorable experience he had had several years ago with Rev. Longcrier when he first came to Hickory as “one of God’s most neglected”.
May 24–The program was dedicated to the graduating seniors from this year’s award-winning HHS Key Club. In attendance were five of the 15 most active senior members, accompanied by some of their parents.
Helen Devlin was in charge of the presentations. Before presenting their certificates of honor, she called on each senior–Manuel Cuidad, Elyse Hamilton, Lindsay Kenz, Andy Terrell and Tou Xiong–to give their names, their planned college or university and their major. Colleges ranged from LRC, to High Point University, to Davidson and the College of London. Majors included political science, economics, English, biology, computer programming and pre-med, all indicative of the caliber of students driving the current key club. Two of the seniors–Hamilton and Xiong are major scholarship recipients.
Danny Seaver, faculty adviser, characterized the HHS Key Club as one of the world’s three top-ranked Clubs in terms of achievement.
May 31–Helen Devlin and Teresa Foster gave an interesting and entertaining program on the Red Hatters Society, which is dedicated to “women over fifty having fun”. Organized nationally since 2001, there are now 18 chapters in the Greater Hickory area.
Welcome New Member DeAnna P. Pennell
On May 10 President Tom Shields formally inducted into the Kiwanis Club of Hickory our second new member of the year DeAnna Pennell . DeAnna had been visiting with us for several weeks prior to her induction, and following induction, she joined us on May 13 as a golf tournament volunteer. She has been employed for 11 years as a customer service representative with RBC Centura. She lives in Taylorsville with her husband Chad.
DeAnna was sponsored by her business associate David Kozak. A BIG Kiwanis Welcome, DeAnna!
Club Elects 2005/2006 Officers and Directors
At its annual meeting on May 17, the club–in an historic move–elevated President-Elect Helen Devlin to the Office of President effective October 1, 2005, making her the club’s first female president. President Helen joined the club in 1997, and through dedication and enthusiastic involvement in Kiwanis activities, she has risen through the ranks to its highest local office. Helen is an At-Risk Councilor at HHS.
In another move the club tapped a relatively new transfer member David Kozak for President-Elect. David has distinguished himself by quickly entering into the club’s activities and recruiting a talented new member. He is a V/P for Business Banking at RCB Centura.
The Club also re-elected veteran Treasurer Rick Hammer, Audit Manager with Lowdermilk, Church & Co., and the new board of directors appointed Margaret Sorrill, a CVCC Math Instructor, to succeed veteran secretary Al Lee, who asked to be relieved.
New two-year directors elected to the Board include: Linda Baker, Teresa Foster, Brad Saine, Dr. Bill Shuford and Rev. Stanley Stiver. Returning directors include: Wendell Cramer, J. C. Epting, Ken Kleva, Dr. Tom Warren and Frank Willis.
Congratulations to all of our new officers and directors. We thank you for your willingness to serve and look forward to another great year in Kiwanis under your leadership.
Announcements
Welcome back Marv Petersen from your winter’s stay in the “lock and load” state.
Landon Lane, Ron Simmons, Frank Willis, Charles Dixon and Rev. Stanley Stiver were recipients, respectively, of Rick Hammer’s, Teresa Foster’s, Dick Washer’s, Ron Simmons’ and Bill Parks’ reverse birthday gifts.
Danny Seaver was the lucky Big Time recipient of the club’s Ace of Spades draw (from the remaining 14 cards).
Congratulations and a big thank you to Dr. Grimes Byerly for having been recently named Lt. Governor Designate for Division 4’s 2005/2006 year.
Bill Parks took note of his 50th Anniversary of rewarding Kiwanis membership as of May 1.
Ken Kleva and Al Lee will attend the Kiwanis International Convention being held in Honolulu on July2/6.
Our best wishes to Susan Lee who is slated as of today (May 31) to under go surgery at Duke Medical Center.
Upcoming Programs and Other Events
June 7–Steffan Waltermann, speaking on German home-front conditions during WWII.
June 7–Western Catawba County Kiwanis Club’s Golf Tournament at Rivercrest.
June 14–Harvey Jones representing ServPro of Hickory.
June 21–John Black, Principal, Long View Elementary School.
June 28–Bill Poteat, Charlotte Observer columnist.
July 2/6–Kiwanis International Convention, Honolulu, Hawaii.
July 5–Meal and Crawdads game at L. P. Frans stadium (to be confirmed).
Arrange whatever pieces come your way." -- Virginia Woolf