Kiwanis Club of Kern, Bakersfield
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2006-2007 Year:

October 1, 2005

2006-07 Lt. Gov. Donald Vereen (Westchester) Year Starts

October 19, 2006

Div. 33 DCM was hosted by Southwest Pres. Frank Abbot at Hodel's Country Dining, 5917 Knudsen Dr., Meeting - 6:00 p.m. & Dinner - 6:30 p.m. Kern Pres. Chris Strong giving his report. (Left) The clubs in attendance were as follows: Bakersfield (4), Delano (2), East Bakersfield (1), Golden K (2), Kern (6), Oildale (5), Rosedale (0), Shafter (0), South Bakersfield (7), Southwest Bakersfield (8), Taft (2), Tehachapi (3) and Westchester (8).

October 28-29, 2006

Eighteen EBHS KIWIN'S members worked the 2006 Safe Halloween booth at Pioneer Village's #7 Pinkney House with over 4,400 candies given to the Trick or Treaters. KIWIN'S Regional Adviosr John Stephenson with Kern members Andrea Garcia (2000-01 KIWIN'S Ruby Div. LTG) and Brent Yanagi worked on site. (Middle)

October 30, 2006

Bakersfield Pres. Kimberly McGee with Div. 33 Lt. Gov. Donald Vereen welcomed Mayor Ohashi & the Wakayama Sister City delegation to an interclub luncheon. (Right) The Div. 33 clubs in attendance were: Bakersfield (24), East (6), Golden K (3/2), Kern (12), Shafter (4), Tehachapi (3) & Westchester (2).

November 13, 2006

Kern Kiwanis Club held their 2nd Annual Pro-Am Golf Classic at Bakersfield Country Club with 36 foursomes plus a Pro. Photos, Results & Flyer Jim Burke Ford was our Presenting Sponsor with this event benefiting M.A.R.E Riding Center & other fine charities. Thanks to Pro-Am Golf Chair Joe Muller with the assistance of President Chris Strong and IPP Russ Allred for a successful event.

November 15, 2006

Div. 33 Teen Government Day was hosted by Westchester Club Pres. Jim Parks at NOR Veterans Hall, 400 Norris Road in Oildale. Judge Mike Bush, the event coordinator and member of the Bakersfield Club, introduced the Div. 33 Clubs, High Schools and Government Officials in attendance. Supervisor Mike Maggard was the Keynote speaker.

November 16, 2006

Div. 33 DCM was hosted by South Bakersfield Pres. Connie Selgrath at Coconut Joe's Banquet Hall on 4000 Easton Dr., Meeting - 6:00 p.m. & Dinner - 6:20 p.m. Kern Pres. Chris Strong being awarded the First Family Feud Cup Kiwanis Style by Pres. Connie. (Right) The Div. 33 clubs in attendance were: Bakersfield (3), Delano (0), East Bakersfield (3), Golden K (2), Kern (5), Oildale (4/1), Rosedale (5), Shafter (2), South Bakersfield (10), Southwest Bakersfield (1), Taft (0), Tehachapi (0) & Westchester (4).

November 22, 2006

Kiwanis Blood Drive Day was held at NOR Veterans Hall, 400 Norris Road in Oildale at 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. FREE Lunch to Donors plus a FREE Cholesterol Test. Inspect "Half Pint" the new Kiwanis 3-bed Bloodmobile. If you didn't give blood on this Wednesday, be sure to donate anytime during the week at either Houchin Blood Bank locations and tell them Chair Bill Altmiller "Captain Blood" sent you.

December 2, 2006

President Chris Strong has purchased $25 tickets for a trip to Fresno to hear and see Kiwanis International President Nelson Tucker (Northridge, CA).

December 5, 2006

Childen's Welfare Chair Lynn Finch committee conducted The Salvation Army's Kid Christmas Party at 4417 Wilson Road - 5:00 p.m. with the help of Ruby Div. KIWIN'S: 15 East HS & 9 Ridgeview HS. Fifteen EBHS KIWIN'S wrapped 54 gifts on December 1st at Steve Snitchler's Kern Island Insurance Office.

December 7, 2006

Athletic & Fellowship Co-Chairs Oleta Collins & Jana Huggins arranged Kern's Christmas Party that was held at VP Rick Guinn's home, 9001 St. Cloud Ln. - 6:30 p.m.The "Pot Luck" dinner was enjoyed by all that attended.

December 21, 2006

Div. 33 DCM was hosted by Oildale Pres. Jack Roth & Golden K Pres. Joann George at Hodel's, Meeting - 6:00 p.m. & Dinner - 6:30 p.m. Kern Pres. Chris Strong giving his report with Div. 33 LGE Fuchsia Ward. (Midddle Left) The clubs in attendance were as follows: Bakersfield (4/1), Delano (7), East Bakersfield (2), Golden K (3), Kern (9/3), Oildale (6/3), Rosedale (0), Shafter (1), South Bakersfield (4), Southwest Bakersfield (4), Taft (4), Tehachapi (1/1) and Westchester (7).

January 1, 2007

Pasadena Rose Parade Kiwanis Float

January 18, 2007

Div. 33 DCM was hosted by East Bakersfield Pres. Duncn Low at Hodel's, Meeting - 6:00 p.m. & Dinner - 6:30 p.m. Kern PE Ted Rutherford learning to hula dance with Bak. Pres. Kimberly McGee & Delano PP Larry Underwood. (Middle Middle-Left) The clubs in attendance were as follows: Bakersfield (7/2), Delano (4), East Bakersfield (9), Golden K (2), Kern (6), Oildale (3/1), Rosedale (0), Shafter (0), South Bakersfield (6), Southwest Bakersfield (3), Taft (0), Tehachapi (0), Westchester (7) and KIWIN'S Ruby Div. LTG (1).

January 21, 2007

92nd Celebration of Kiwanis Founding

February 10, 2007

At Mid-Year Conference South - Ontario, CA, the following Kern members enjoyed the workshops and Inter-Club Luncheon: LGE Fuchsia Ward, PE Ted Rutherford, VP Rick Guinn and YCPO Chair Marti Tucker.

February 15, 2007

Div. 33 DCM was hosted by Rosedale Pres. Jeffrey Fenske at Maitia's, Meeting - 6:00 p.m. & Dinner - 6:30 p.m. PP David Rodgers presented the Club report with LGE Fuchsia Ward in background. (Middle Middle) The clubs in attendance were as follows: Bakersfield (4/1), Delano (3), East Bakersfield (0), Golden K (2), Kern (4), Oildale (1), Rosedale (9/3), Shafter (0), South Bakersfield (3), Southwest Bakersfield (0), Taft (0), Tehachapi (0) and Westchester (5).

February 24, 2007

Mid-Year Conference North - Sacramento, CA

March 6, 2007

For KIWANIS One Day - March 6, 2007, Kern Kiwanis Club (22 & 1 guest) and East Bakersfield HS KIWIN'S (33) had a fun morning fishing at Hart Park's Mirror Lake. Each of the 27 Special Education students from Lamont Sunset School caught a rainbow trout furnished by Fish and Game Dept. Three Hart Park Rangers set up the fishing and BBQ areas. Lunch was prepared by the Kern chefs. Thanks to Co-Chairs Fred Kittredge & John Wagner for another "Take a Kid Fishing Day." Thanks to RA John Stephenson for organizing the KIWIN'S help. Photos

March 15, 2007

Div. 33 DCM was hosted by Westchester Pres. Jim Parks at DoubleTree Hotel, Meeting - 6:00 p.m. & Dinner - 6:30 p.m. Kern Pres. Chris Strong presented the Club report with LGE Fuchsia Ward in looking on. (Middle Middle-Right) The clubs in attendance were as follows: Bakersfield (5), Delano (0), East Bakersfield (1), Golden K (2), Kern (4), Oildale (2), Rosedale (3), Shafter (0), South Bakersfield (6), Southwest Bakersfield (0), Taft (4), Tehachapi (3), Westchester (24) and KIWIN'S Ruby Div. LTG (1). Regional Advisor John Stephenson with KIWIN'S Ruby Div. LTG Xochiltl Ramos. (Middle Right)

March 23-25, 2007

Circle K District Convention - Irvine, Marriott

March 31, 2007

Kern YCPO Chair Marti Tucker's committee conducted their 2nd Easter Basket Giveaway at Wayside Park for the Bakersdield Homeless Center kids and parents. Our hot dog cooks were PLG George Kates, VP Rick Guinn, John Jr. & PSDLG John Stephenson. The Kern ladies were active too: LGE Fuchsia Ward & Marti were handing out Easter Baskets plus Shirley Ventura & Ariana Enriquez shared time in the Easter Bunny suit. President Chris Strong dropped by to see if his Kern members were busy. At our March 22nd Club meeting, 200 Easter Bakets were assembled by Club members. Photos were taken by John Stephenson, Sr. & Jr. Photos

April 5, 2007

Cal-Nev-Ha Governor George Francis' Official visit to Div. 33 DCM was hosted by Lt. Governor-Elect Fuchsia Ward & Kern Pres. Chris Srong at Bakersfield Petroleum Club, Meeting - 6:00 p.m. & Dinner - 6:30 p.m. (Lower Left) The clubs in attendance were as follows: Bakersfield (4), Delano (5), East Bakersfield (3), Golden K (2), Kern (42), Oildale (8), Rosedale (2), Shafter (22), South Bakersfield (7), Taft (8), Tehachapi (4), Westchester (8) and KIWIN'S Ruby Div. LTG (1). Photos

April 7, 2007

KIWANIS One Day: One Way * One Day * One K

April 13-15, 2007

Cal-Nev-Ha KIWIN'S Key Club held their 31st District Convention at the Irvine Marriott Hotel on April 13-15, 2007. On April 12th, Regional Advisor John Stephenson drove Ruby Division LTGs: 2006-07 Xochiltl Ramos and 2007-08 Marina Fernandez. On April 13th, Kern Kiwanis member Dodie Mosby drove EBHS school van with 9 KIWIN'S: Scholarship winner & Pres. Alex Maxwell, VP Nina Krauter, Sec. Olivia Snider, Treas. Channel McLewis, Katherine Mancuso, Sabrina Mendoza, Crystalyna Rodriquez, Justin Roney and Kristian Villalovos. (See Sponsored Programs)

April 20-22, 2007

Key Club District Convention - Long Beach

April 21, 2007

2007 Great American Clean-up at Yokut's Park on April 21st. John Enriquez, of Keep California Beautiful, showed EBHS KIWIN'S how to maintain the Highway 99 Tree Planting project near Wible Rd. & Ming Ave. KIWIN'S Ruby Div. Regional Advisor John Stephenson (Kern) thanked the following EBHS members who participated: Miguel Flores, Oscar Fuentes, Jason Martinez, Treas. Channel McLewis, Connie Mungia, Crystal Rodriguez, Devin Russell, Ryan Russell and Emy Wu. (See Sponsored Programs)

May 5-6, 2007

2007 Bakersfield ACS Relay For Life was held at CSUB on May 5-6, 2007. It is the 2nd largest with over 9,000 people, 315 teams, 1,400 cancer survivors in purple T-shirts and $1,544,200 exceeding their goal. The following Kiwanis Div. 33 members are pictured: Bakersfield - Lynn Deats & PP John Hodel; East Bak. - Dona Baker; GK & Kern - PSDLG John Stephenson; Oildale - PP Glenn Davis & PLG Wayne Deats, Jr.; Westchester - PP Joe Bradford (Carolyn), Pres. Jim Parks, Jerry Tate & PP Paul Weller. Photos

May 10, 2007

Kern Club Special Guest Day - 12:00 Noon. Kern members shared this special occasion with their spouse/significant other and with 35 of 62 invited guests attending. SGD Chair PLG Phil Field introduced Mayor Harvey Hall to present the City Proclamation and PP Russ Allred to present a slide show on Kern's contributions during its 59 year history as the 2nd club and largest in Bakersfield. A special thanks to the other members of the SGD Committee: PP Rex Morton, PP Rudy Barrera, PSDLG John Stephenson, Sr. and LGE Fuchsia Ward. Photos

May 17, 2007

Div. 33 DCM will be hosted by Taft Pres. Eric Shannon at OT Cookhouse, 205 N. 10th St., Taft, Meeting - 6:00 p.m. & Dinner - 6:30 p.m. PP David Riogers presented the report. (Lower Middle-Left) The clubs in attendance were as follows: Bakersfield (4/1), Delano (0), East Bakersfield (0), Golden K (2), Kern (2), Oildale (3/2), Rosedale (3), Shafter (0), South Bakersfield (2), Taft (10/2), Tehachapi (2) and Westchester (6/1).

May 18, 2007

2007-08 EBHS KIWIN'S worked booths at the Harding ES Fun Night on May 18, 2007. KIWIN'S RA & Kern Adv. John Stephenson escorted EBHS members: Ruby LTG Marina Fernandez, Pres. Channel McLewis, VP Nina Krauter, PE Connie Mungia, Pub. Crystal Rodriguez, Ben Hobbs, Cody Huckabee, Abel Moreles, Denise Patino, Ricardo Ramirez, Gabriela Rodriguez, Gladys Romero and Daniela Sandoval. (See Sponsored Programs)

May 19, 2007

2007-08 EBHS KIWIN'S held their 1st Car Wash at Carl's Jr. on May 19, 2007. KIWIN'S RA & Kern Adv. John Stephenson helped EBHS members: Ruby LTG Marina Fernandez, Pres. Channel McLewis, VP Nina Krauter, Sec. Sabrina Mendoza, Treas. Emy Wu, PE Connie Mungia, Pub. Crystal Rodriguez, Ben Hobbs, Jason Martinez, Ricardo Ramirez, Gladys Romero, Denise Patino, Justin Roney, Daniela Sandoval and Brett Walker. Thanks to Kern's EKC Adv. Shirley Ventura for washing cars and PLG Phil Field for buying lunch to feed hungry KIWIN'S. (See Sponsored Programs)

May 24, 2007

Kern Kiwanis Club held their 59th Charter Night at Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Belridge Room on May 24, 2007. VP Rick Guinn introduced Magician Ron Saylor who provided an entertaining program. PP Russ Allred reviewed the club history. PSDLG John Stephenson presented our two Charter Members: Dr. Steve Montgomery (1985-86 Pres.) and John Boydstun, Sr. (1961 Pres.). (Lower Middle) Due to business, Pres. Chris Strong was replaced by PP David Rogers in presenting the Club Charter to PE Ted Rutherford. KIWIN'S Key Club Ruby LTG Marina Fernandez & EBHS Club Pres. Channel McLewis were our special guests. Photos

May 25-27, 2007

Cal-Nev-Ha KIWIN'S Key Club will hold their 2007-08 May Board meeting at the Holiday Inn - Fresno Airport. Regional Advisor John Stephenson will drive Ruby Division LTG Marina Fernandez.

June 28, 2007

Div. 33 DCM was hosted by Delano Pres. Cindy Kinsey at El Delfin Restaurant, Delano Airport (Woollemes Ave. & Airport Dr.), Meeting - 6:00 p.m. & Dinner - 6:30 p.m. (Lower Middle) The clubs in attendance were as follows: Bakersfield (3/1), Delano (9/2), East Bakersfield (3), Golden K (2), Kern (4), Oildale (5), Rosedale (0), Shafter (4), South Bakersfield (8), Taft (0), Tehachapi (5/1) and Westchester (0).

July 4-8, 2007

Kiwanis International Convention - San Antonio, Texas

July 19, 2007

Div. 33 DCM was hosted by Bakersfield Pres. Kimberly McGee at Hodel's Country Dinning, Olive Dr. Hwy. 99 at 6:00 p.m. Meeting & 6:30 Dinner. Delano gave nearly half of the swimsuits (Boys - 22 & Girls - 15) for the PAL & Boy's and Girl's Club children swim party at McMurtrey Aquatic Center. (Lower Middle-Right) The clubs in attendance were as follows: Bakersfield (8), Delano (5), East Bakersfield (1), Golden K (3), Kern (9/2), Oildale (5), Rosedale (0), Shafter (0), South Bakersfield (5), Taft (0), Tehachapi (2) and Westchester (7).

July 12-15, 2007

Key Club International Convention - Orlando, Florida

July 26, 2007

12th Annual Tehachapi Kiwanis Club "Beat The Heat" Charity Golf Tournament at Horse Thief Country Club - Stallion Springs, 9:00 a.m. Entry fee $85 per golfer or $320 per foresome.

August 4-8, 2007

Circle K International Convention - Portland, Oregon

August 10-12, 2007

KIWIN'S Key Club District Summer Board meeting will be held on the campus of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. KIWIN'S Ruby Div. LTG Marina Fernandez (EBHS) will be transported by Regional Advisor PSDLG John Stephenson.

August 16, 2007

Div. 33 DCM was hosted by Shafter Pres. Craig Haley at Shafter Veterans Memorial Bldg., 301 California, Meeting - 6:00 p.m. & Dinner - 6:30 p.m. (Lower Right) Approximately 50 balls will be donated to the Shafter Police Dept. for give-aways to children in need. The clubs in attendance were as follows: Bakersfield (1), Delano (0), East Bakersfield (2), Golden K (3), Kern (5), Oildale (4/1), Rosedale (0), Shafter (9/3), South Bakersfield (8), Taft (6/1), Tehachapi (2) and Westchester (6).

August 18, 2007

"The Bako Bike & Rod Show" was held at the Kern County Museum as a Kiwanis Div. 33 Fundraiser for the Kern County Veteran's Memorial. (Bottom Left) Thanks to organizers: PP David Rogers (Kern), PP Joe Bradford (Westchester) & PP Don Fowler (Westchester). Also, thanks to Div. 33 Clubs that had on site help: Bakersfield, Kern, Oildale, Taft and Westchester plus EBHS KIWIN'S Key Club. Photos & Detail Information

August 23-26, 2007

87th Cal-Nev-Ha District Convention was held in Reno, Nevada.Div. 33 2006-07 Lt. Gov. Donald Vereen was retired and 2007-08 Lt. Gov. Fuchsia Ward was installed.(Bottom Middle-Left)PSDLG John Stephenson was presented 2006-07 Bert Shoemaker Award by Chair Paul Formosa. (Bottom Middle) The clubs in attendance were as follows: Bakersfield (4), Delano (1), East Bakersfield (0), Golden K (2), Kern (5/1), Oildale (2), Rosedale (0), Shafter (1/1), South Bakersfield (7), Taft (0), Tehachapi (1) and Westchester (4). Photos

September 1, 2007

2007-08 President Ted Rutherford Training Meeting was held at his home in Kern City. Detail Information

September 6, 2006

Div. 33 Lt. Governor's Retirement & Installation Dinner was held at Bakersfield Petroleum Club, Social - 6:00 p.m. & Dinner - 7:00 p.m. Master of Ceremonies PDLG Walter Morton welcomed KIWIN'S Key Club Ruby Div. LTG Marina Fernandez (EBHS). PDLG Joe Whitby retired 2006-07 Lt. Governor Rev. Donald Vereen (Westchester) and installed 2007-08 Lt. Governor Fuchsia Ward (Kern). PSDLG John Stephenson was re-presented his Reno 2006-07 Bert Shoemaker Award by 2007-08 Lt. Gov. Fuchsia Ward. 2006-07 Lt. Gov. Don Vereen thanked all: Committee Chairs - Certificates, Pres. - large Bulova Clocks & Fuchsia Ward - Dunlap Award. 2007-08 Lt. Gov. Fuchsia presented Don Vereen his Div. 33 Lt. Gov. glass plaque. (Bottom Middle-Right) Photos .

September 7, 2007

Kern Kiwanis Club Presidents Retirement & Installation Dinner was at Coconut Joe's. PSDLG John Stephenson welcomed KIWIN'S Ruby Div. LTG Marina Fernandez & EBHS Pres. Channel McLewis. 2006-07 Pres. Chris Strong presented the Layman of the Year to Milo Hall (Not present). 2006-07 P&BA Chair PLG George Kates presented the Kiwanian of the Year to Pro-Am Golf Chair Joe Muller. 2006-07 Pres. Chris Strong thanked all: Committee Chairs with Certificates & Special Advisors with gifts. 2006-07 Lt. Gov. Don Vereen retired his team & 2007-08 Lt. Gov. Fuchsia Ward installed her team. 2007-08 Pres. Ted Rutherford presented Chris Strong his Kern Club President Plaque for an outstanding year. (Bottom Right) Photos

September 20, 2007

Div. 33 DCM will be hosted by Tehachapi Pres. Ben Graham at TBA, Meeting - 6:00 p.m. & Dinner - 6:30 p.m.

September 30, 2007

2005-06 Lt. Gov. Donald Vereen (Westchester) Year Ends

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