May 28, 2009 was a way for the Smithfield Kiwanis to
recognize the hard work of the Smithfield High School Key
Club.
35 of the 70+ members are graduating seniors. They
were recognized for their fundraising efforts at a
Smithfield Kiwanis Awards Banquet.
Mr. Bob Cole, Kiwanis Board of Directors, addressed the
Graduating Seniors, Club officers and their parents with the
history and makings of the Kiwanis and Key Club. Mrs.
Lowry, Kiwanis Club President commented on the groups
activities, awards, and community Leadership.
Mrs. Lowry and Mr. Lauder distributed Plaques and
Certificates of Appreciation to the Graduating Club Officers
and members.
16 Kiwanians and several spouses attended as well as
about 70 Key Club members and parents.
Pizza, Soda, and Cake were also served.
The Kiwanis recognized the following Graduating Key Club
Members;
Gina
Latimer - Club President
Keith Tucker -
Club Vice President
Trevor Ramey - Sergeant
At Arms
Carrie Dunham
- Club Secretary
Amy
Esser - Club Treasurer
Samantha Ketcham - Club Editor
Ms.
Ferguson - Key Club Advisor
Amber Backley, Ceceli Bautista, Lauren Drewry, Brittany Flye,
Ericka Godwin, Mikai Grant, Katie Gray, James Hirst, Jarad
Ford, Keith Johnson, Tameka Glover, Zach Luallin, Ariel
Mason, David Mingee, Miranda Savage, Patrick Ormond, Lamar
Pierce, Savannah Stepp, Brandi Bently, Willie Wilson,
Kaitlin Xander, Daniel Warren, Shakeeta Jones, Sarah Waters,
Matthew Letchworth, Tiffany Moody, Abigail Anderson, Amanda
Brown, Brandon Figeac,
Kenneth
Chad McBurney








Thank you
all for what you do!
These are pictures from our Key Club Convention. It was
held April 24-26,2009 in Richmond. We were recognized for 4
accomplishments: Early Bird Dues Collection, UNICEF
donations, participation in District Projects, and
Distinguished President-Gina Latimer.
A good time was had by all.





Run.
Jump. Plunge!
Smithfield Key Club raised and donated over $1,400 to the
Special Olympics!
Here are pictures from the Polar Plunge on Saturday
February 7, 2009 at Virginia Beach.







Smithfield Key Club is off to a busy start this year!
Several Fund Raising activities have already been scheduled
for this school year. Here is a list of what they have
planned so far:
- Out of the Darkness Suicide Awareness Walk,
September,13,2008
-
Susan Komen Breast Cancer Walk October 18,08 at 8:00
am
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Selling refreshments Powder Puff game-October 22,
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Key Club Float -October 24.
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UNICEF collections-October 27-November 24,
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Teacher door decorating-pending approval-Nov,14.
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Santa breakfast with Kiwanis Dec.13,
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Help with Smithfield Parade Dec 13,
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Feed the homeless with Christian Outreach
Thanksgiving through the holidays
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Collecting canned food-all year long
-
January 09-tentative Chili Cook Off benefit a
charity (unsure of charity)
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February 09-Polar Plunge benefit Special Olympics
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April 09-Convention
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May 09-Lock in to do charitable works
October
2008's Smithfield High school's Homecoming Parade
Here are 3 images of our Smithfield High School's Key
Club Float. They did a fantastic job and had a great
deal of fun putting it all together!




Great Job SHS Key Club!!
Here are some photos from the Out of the Darkness Suicide
Awareness Walk that we participated in on September,13,2008
at Mt. Trashmore in Virginia Beach. We raised money and
awareness for the cause.
