Kiwanis activities benefit youth, community
Kiwanis President Cyndi Workman, District Governor Carole Farris, Audrey Hooper and Lt. Governor Albert Almodova.
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– California Nevada Hawaii District Governor Carole Farris recently visited the Coastal Kiwanians Club to emphasize the importance of supporting children. Addressing nearly 100 Kiwanians and guests at Kiwanis Hall, Farris, a longtime member from Hanford, highlighted the significance of youth programs within Kiwanis.
During her tenure as District Governor, Farris has focused on advocating for children, stating, “They are the reason I do what I do.” She emphasized the importance of providing a familial environment for children within Kiwanis, including Key Club, Aktion Club, and other branches.
Farris commended the Atascadero Club for its successful Key and Aktion clubs, reflecting on her own nearly 20 years of championing youth projects within the Hanford Kiwanis Club, where she also served as past president.
In addition, Farris paid tribute to Jack Scott, referring to him as the “number one Lifetime Kiwanian.” Scott, who joined the Atascadero club in 1969 and served as a past District Lieutenant Governor, has been instrumental in Kiwanis initiatives.
Posing with the band boosters are Albert Almodova and Kiwanis President Cyndi Workman. Photo by Sandy Edmunson.
During Farris’ visit, several Kiwanians, including Audrey Hooper, received Distinguished Service Awards for their contributions. Hooper was recognized for her role as the club’s Membership Chair, with Kiwanis President Cyndi Workman and Farris presenting the award.
March activities included a highway cleanup led by Bob Friedrichsen, a meeting takeover fundraiser by Key Club members raising approximately $1,600, and a $1,000 donation to the Atascadero High School Band Boosters by the Kiwanis club.
Volunteers, including Bob Friedrichsen, Paul Porter, Mike Schneider, Tony Villa, Chris Collins, and Glen Casey, contributed to improving Kiwanis Hall and its surroundings, including donating to the Atascadero High School Band Boosters.
