New Member Induction:
Kevin McConnell was inducted as a new member. Matt Hawkins began the ceremony with the Six Objects of Kiwanis. Sponsor Katie Klein introduced Kevin, who is not new to Kiwanis, formerly a member of the Normal club. Kevin’s goals in Kiwanis are hands-on service, sponsored leadership clubs (he started as a member of Key Club) and membership growth. Welcome, Kevin!
Matt Hawkins, outgoing President, made a speech thanking members for their support and dedication to the club. Matt received a standing ovation from members.
Installation of Officers:
Hawkins began by thanking all the outgoing directors for their service. Paula Pratt conducted the installation of new officers:
2024-2025 Kiwanis Slate:
- Officers
- President – Scott Seibring
- President Elect – Kathleen Lorenz
- Vice President – Sonya Weber
- Past President – Matt Hawkins
- Treasurer – Scott Davis
- Secretary – Gail Dobbins
- 2024 – 2026 Board Members
- Vacancy
- Lacey Caughron
- Bryan Crabtree
- Andy Morgan
- 2023 – 2025 Board Members, currently mid-term
- Bob Freitag
- Paul Lawrence
- Alyx Merritt
- Andrew Greisiger – fulfilling the term vacated by Sonya Weber moving to Vice President
Incoming President Scott Seibring spoke to us about his goals and this being a year of changes for our club. He asked us to embrace these changes. Scott’s vision for the club includes more service in the community, some meetings at speaker locations, more social events allowing access to our club by those who can’t meet at noon, and membership growth.
Notes provided by Gail Dobbins