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Maintained by PSDLG John W. Stephenson of the Kiwanis Club of Kern, Bakersfield, CA (USA).
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The Kiwanis Club of South Bakersfield was chartered on December 17, 1965. Currently, the club has two Charter Members: PLG & Charter Pres. Mel Khachigian and PLG Harvey Brockmeyer.
Weekly luncheon meetings are held on Friday from 12:00-1:00 PM at the Petroleum Club of Bakersfield in Stockdale Towers, Mohawk St. & California Ave.
Dicky Mulyana was installed as the 2007-2008 Club President. (Left)
2006-07 Pres. Connie Selgrath hosted the South Bakersfield Kiwanis Club's 41st Birthday Luncheon at Bakersfield Petroleum Club on Feb. 23, 2007. Past Presidents shared memories during their year: 1965 CP Mel Khachigian (Middle Left), 1970 Harvey Brockmeyer, 1988 Mike Allen, 1989 Tom Johnson, 1993 Karen Sturgeon, 1995 David Bonderov, 1996 Karla Jadwin, 2001 Tammy Lodermeier, 2002 Keith Brice, 2003 Nathan Maragoni and 2006 Ron Church. Photos 2005-06 Ron Church presented 2006-07 Pres. Connie Selgrath with the Club Charter. (Middle Right)
At the South Bakersfield & Golden K Special Guest Day on June 6, 2008. President Connie Selgrath (Right) and Secretary PLG Tom Johnson were presented with the 2006-07 Distinguished Club Award including certificates and pins. PLG Tom Johnson presented a slide show of South Club's activities, and PDLG Sunny Scofield spoke on Golden K's mid-morning club for retirees. Photos
In the past to provide funds for Community Service Account, South Bakersfield Kiwanis Club has used the following fund-raisers: Sales of Kern County blankets & Bakersfield buckles, Entertainment coupon books, Garage sales and "Kids Safety Carnival" sales.
Some Community Service Projects include: "Kids Safety Carnival" for children from ages of 1-12, Christmas family and Easter baskets for kindergarden class of Casa Loma school.
The South High Key Club is part of the Service Leadership Programs (SLP).
As of 5/31/08 in the WSP/IDD program, the South Bakersfield Club has given $6,638.42 or helped 132,768 kids from IDD. They rank 7th in Div. 33. The South Bakersfield Club has supported the WSP/IDD with 7 Hixsons: PP Filmore Bender, CP-PDLG Mel Khachigian, PLG Harvey Brockmeyer, PP Tammy Lodermeier, PLG Tom Johnson, Pres. Nathan Maragoni and PP David Bonderov. PP Tammy Lodermeier is a Tablet of Honor (Div. 33 #9) and a William A. Dunlap Fellow (#356) both given by her Kiwanis Dad PSDLG John Stephenson. In addition, PP David Bonderov is the newest William A. Dunlap Fellow (#774).
In the Div. 33 Bloodmobile Project (5/13/04), Div. 33 has raised $101,515.30 (or 100.11%) of the $101,400 cost to purchase a 3-bed unit for Houchin Blood Service. We have donated $4,532.25 (or 4.46%) and rank 8th place. Our Thousand Dollar Club members and order are as follows: PLG Filmore Bender (4) and PLG Rudy Arambula (28).