FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10/12/10
Kiwanis Club of Huntington, West Virginia
The Kiwanis Club of Huntington, West Virginia would like to announce its 80th Birthday Celebration on Thursday October 14, 2010. The event will be held from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at 71 Washington Avenue. Ribbon cutting with Kiwanis Club President, Claire Horton; Lt. Governor, John Grigsby; Mayor Kim Wolf and other dignitaries will be at 2:15 p.m. followed by tours of the new addition.
“Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one community and one child at a time.”
The Kiwanis Day Care Center is the oldest continuous service project in the world as recognized by Kiwanis International. The Kiwanis Club of Huntington has received many awards over the years for their efforts with this project.
The Mission of the Center continues to "provide an environment for the children of the kindergarten and pre-kindergarten age that will bring about their wholesome development physically, mentally, morally, and socially; and to provide especially for those children above age whose parents or guardians, because of their employment, must leave their children without adequate supervision during the day."
All classrooms provide an educationally based curriculum which is also used by the Cabell County Board of Education. Breakfast, lunch, and snack approved by the Office of Child Nutrition are served daily to all children in attendance. Additionally, the program provides outdoor play to all children daily on two playgrounds separated for children under two and over two years of age.
Donors include:
Margaret Pauline Nohe’s Donation: Pauline Nohe Educational Complex
Dr. William L. Neal Wing
Phyllis F. Stapleton Wing
Funding for classroom furnishings provided by:
• The Huntington Foundation
• Cabell County Board of Education Pre-K Resources
• 1st And 10 Foundation
• WV Department of Health & Human
• Foundation for the Tri-State Community
Photo opportunities and interviews will be available.
For more information contact:
Denise Pittenger Kiwanis Day Care Center Board of Director’s President
dmpittenger@gmail.com
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Email from KI President Sylvester Neal - 10/02/10
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Governor Kevin and the 2009-10 and 2010-11 Teams
Governor Kevin
First congratulation on the torch beeing passed on to you today. I
congratulate the past team for your commitment to growth. You have
shown IT Can Be Done! I love your newsletter and your theme for
2010-11. Staying on top is most appropriate for your district. You
have captured the essence of the challenge before you.
Johnny, the staff, and your regional International growth team are here to assist you in any way we can.
I am looking forward for another great year for West Virginia.
Light a Fire
Because Kiwanians Care!
Sylvester Neal
Kiwanis International President Phone (H)(O): (253)735-0139 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (253)735-0139 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (253)735-0139 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (253)735-0139 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (253)735-0139 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Fax: (253)735-0182
Mobile: 317-361-6155 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 317-361-6155
"People are not interested in how much you know until they know how much you care" - John Maxwell
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WV Kiwanis Governor, Kevin Dean, has released his first newsletter of the year. - 10/1/10
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 9/25/10
Kiwanis Club of Huntington, West VirginiaThe Kiwanis Club of Huntington, West Virginia would like to invite you to hear, Kara Anderson of the St. Joseph Central High School Key Club, speak at our meeting on October 5, 2010.
She will be presenting an architectural model she did on the addition to the Kiwanis Day Care Center. She did it in a 3/8th's scale and included is the new addition and an open face roof panel. She developed it from balsa wood and painted it to match the exterior that is suggested and the interior she designed herself. All appliances that are in the addition to the center are reflected in the model.
WHO: Kara Anderson, St. Joseph High School Kiwanis Key Club member
WHAT: architectural model of the addition to the Kiwanis Day Care Center in 3/8th scale balsa wood
WHEN: Noon, Tuesday, October 5, 2010
WHERE: First United Methodist Church, 1124 5th Ave, Huntington, WV
*** Kara will be presented a financial scholarship from The Kiwanis Club of Huntington in honor of her work.
***Ms. Anderson will be available at the meeting for interviews and photos.
For more information contact:
Denise Pittenger – Kiwanis Club of Huntington, President-elect
dmpittenger@gmail.com
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 9/25/10
Kiwanis Club of Huntington, West Virginia
The Kiwanis Club of Huntington, West Virginia would like to invite you to a Benefit Pancake Breakfast. Proceeds will assist the Kiwanis Day Care Center which has served our community for 80 years...
Saturday, October 2, 2010
8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill, 1135 Third Ave.
Pancakes, sausage, coffee, orange juice, and milk. Seconds are available. $5.00 for everyone, an outstanding bargain for an outstanding cause.
Bring the whole family for a great start to a football Saturday!
Weekly meetings:
First United Methodist Church
1124 5th Ave Huntington, WV
Noon (Tuesdays)
For more information contact:
Denise Pittenger – Kiwanis Club of Huntington, President-elect 423.596.8868
dmpittenger@gmail.com
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 9/25/10
Kiwanis Club of Huntington, West Virginia
The Kiwanis Club of Huntington, West Virginia would like to announce the installation of one of their own members past President, John Grigsby, as Division 4 Lt. Governor, for the year October 1, 2010 – September 30, 2011.
John Grigsby has also been named the “Kiwanian of the Year” for the State of West Virginia.
Weekly meetings:
First United Methodist Church
1124 5th Ave Huntington, WV
Noon (Tuesdays)
For more information contact:
Denise Pittenger
423.596.8868
dmpittenger@gmail.com
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 9/24/10
Kiwanis Club of Huntington, West Virginia
The Kiwanis Club of Huntington, West Virginia would like to announce the installation of officers for the new year – October 1, 2010 – September 30, 2011.
President – Claire Horton
President Elect – Denise Pittenger
Vice President - James Ware
Treasurer - Jeanne Rowe
Secretary – Sandy Mauk
Past President – John Grigsby
Weekly meetings:
First United Methodist Church
1124 5th Ave Huntington, WV
Noon (Tuesdays)
For more information contact:
Denise Pittenger
423.596.8868
dmpittenger@gmail.com
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