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Kiwanis Club of Smithfield, Virginia
PO Box 143, Smithfield, VA. 23431
Division 21, Capitol Region
Founded September 22, 1976

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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
  • Selling refreshments Powder Puff game-October 22,
  • Key Club Float -October 24.
  • UNICEF collections-October 27-November 24,
  • Teacher door decorating-pending approval-Nov,14.
  • Santa breakfast with Kiwanis Dec.13,
  • Help with Smithfield Parade Dec 13,
  • Feed the homeless with Christian Outreach Thanksgiving through the holidays
  • Collecting canned food-all year long
  • January 09-tentative Chili Cook Off benefit a charity (unsure of charity)
  • February 09-Polar Plunge benefit Special Olympics
  • April 09-Convention
  • 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.


 

 
 

 



 


Here are the pictures from the Key Club Convention April 18-20, 2008 at the Richmond Marriott. A great and informative time was had by all.

 

Here are the pictures from the Key Club Convention April 18-20 at the Richmond Marriott. A great and informative time was had by all.

Pictured are  Amanda Lewis, Gina Latimer, Amy Esser,
Samantha Ketcham, James Hirst, Keith Tucker, P.J. Cave,
Jonas Kalter, and Tracy Ferguson (advisor)

The Annual Key Club Convention was held on April 18-20 2008 at the Richmond Marriott.  Our club was wonderfully represented by Amanda Lewis, Gina Latimer, Amy Esser, Samantha Ketcham, Keith Tucker, James Hirst, Jonas Kaltr, and P.J. Cave. They exhibited exemplary behavior. Our club was recognized for participating in the Governor and District projects (Wounded Warriors and Nothing but Nets).

Our officers were all recognized as distinguished:

Amanda Lewis-President
Gina Latimer-Vice-President
Amy Esser-Treasurer
Samantha Ketcham-Secretary
Meghan Locke-Editor

 

We all learned exciting new ways to fund raise and plan to add badges to our banner next year.940 Key Club members were at the convention. How exciting to see all of these selfless young people together who all share a passion for service. 'The Capital District is the 3rd largest in the U.S. (behind Texas and California)-14000 members.
If anyone doubts the capabilities of today's youth-let me assure you that service organizations such as ours attract the best and the brightest. I am truly proud to be part of this organization.
 

Future projects include: Chili/Dessert Bake off (to benefit The Red Cross) and school improvement Lock-in May 23.  May 10 we will participate in Smithfield High Day at Barnes and Noble in Newport News from 9-3. We are going to read to the children from 9-1. The school library will receive a percentage of that day's profits when customers present vouchers

 

A very special Thank you to Club leader, Ms. Tracy Ferguson


Saturday February 2, 2008 2:30pm at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Several of our Key Club members braved the frigid waters taking their Annual "Polar Plunge".  They raised over $1100.00 for the Special Olympics!
Kudo's!!


 


Special Thanks to Tracy Ferguson for sharing the photo's!

 
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