Past Presidents Remebrances

Front Row from left, Bob Gullion, Karen Kleine, Fred Applegate and Dan Riley

Back Row from Left, Steve Emmons, Scott Kleine, Carmen Hall, Bill Redmon, and Bob Bogigian

Nine past presidents of Kiwanis spoke to the club about their year as president.  Bob Bogigian spoke about membership growth and the fun all had as we tackled new projects.  Steve Emmons noted that during his term that the club members began donating a children’s book to the Hancock County Public Library on their birthday.  Fred Applegate presided over the club the year that the K-Kids Club was chartered at Eden Elementary  and sponsored a student to attend the People to People program in Australia.

Carmen Hall, the second female president of the club talked about the increase in membership from 64 to 95 members and the 4,000 carrots the club sold for $10,000.   She also noted that the highway cleanup program began during her term.  Karen Kleine noted the highlight of her year was getting to know the members and that the club helped make all of the projects a   success.  Bill Redmon noted that the J. B. Stephens Elementary K- Kids Club started during his term.  Several past presidents mentioned J. B. Stephens who was an active member of the club until his death at the age of 100.  Bob Gullion noted that his year was the vagabond year as we moved from Victorian Rose to the American Legion and later to Willies Restaurant.  Scott Kleine noted that Randy Ollis, WISH Channel 8 weatherman was a guest speaker during his term.  He also noted that efficiencies were made in setup for the Entertainment on the Plaza.  Dan Riley noted that Bill Redmon brought school bus simulators to club and that the toilet paper drive for the food pantry began during his term.  All agreed that the job was enjoyable and urged anyone who had an opportunity to agree to be President.