Kiwanis of Gulf Shores, Alabama
Program News
Ed Castile, Director of Alabama Industrial Development Training (AIDT) updates the club on the status of his program. AIDT is the only workforce training program in the world that has ISO 9001:2000 certification for quality and continuous improvement. Since 1999. AIDT has been included in in the top seven workforce traning programs in the country, and ranked #1 in 2004 and 2006.
Pictured from left, Nicole Woerner, Coastal Resources Planner for the City of Orange Beach, Kiwanian Jason Jackson, and Phillip West, Coastal Resources Manager for the City of Orange Beach at the meeting of December 29, 2009.
Phillip West, Coastal Resources Manager for the City of Orange Beach, updates the Club on the Hugh S. Branyon Back Country Trail.
Pictured from left to right, Leo Friday, Kevin Carnley, and Dr. Jim Shamburger. Officer Kevin Carnley works with the Foley Police Department as a Canine Officer. During the meeting of December 1, 2009, Kevin talked to the club about the significant role that dogs play in law enforcement in the Foley community. His dog Leo, is an integral part of the police force and has assisted in many drug seizure and tracking missions to apprehend offenders.
Kiwanians Lee White (left) and John McCabe read and share books with children at the Magnolia Springs Head Start School. The program is called RIF (Reading Is Fundamental) and has been sponsored by Gulf Shores Kiwanis for eighteen years. Three times yearly, Kiwanians travel to the school to read and distribute books to the children, many of whom don't have books of their own.
Gulf Shores Middle School students display their projects to the club. These projects are an assignment developed by Math Teacher Roger Reetz designed to push students to engage math skills necessary to scale and design their "Dream House". They must be to scale, and must be able to be opened for inspection, prompting great detail in design and construction.
Zoo Board of Directors President John Kaiser and Head Zookeeper Cindy Johnson show off a pair of Serval cubs during their presentation to the club.
Speaker Joe Roh demonstrates the Promethean Board technology being used in the Gulf Shores schools during an August meeting. Kiwanis of Gulf Shores has provided funding for several of these in the classroom.
It takes a mighty man to collect the split the pot money!
Pictures below of the Kiwanis of Gulf Shores Annual Banquet.
Incoming President Dr. James Shamburger (left) congratulates Past President Jimmy Conyers on a great year.
Larry Jones (left) receives the Kiwanian of the Year Award from President Jimmy Conyers.
Master Tail Twister Kevin Corcoran dishes on the members with his usual rapier wit.
Leo and Sharon enjoy the outdoor gathering before the formalities. Thanks to Kiwanian Leonard Kaiser for hosting the event at "The Barn".
Selina and Mike prepare some tasty beverages.
Kiwanis of Gulf Shores
P O Box 2601
Gulf Shores, AL 36547