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Kiwanis Club of Opelika
All Rights Reserved.
Opelika Kiwanis Favorite Photo's |
| Recent Programs | 2011-2012 |
 Noted economist, Dr. Eugene Stanaland recently spoke to the Kiwanis Club of Opelika at a regular meeting at the Saugahatchee Country Club. Dr. Stanaland talked about the current state of the economy and gave his insight on the future. Yetta Samford arranged the program, introduced the speaker, and presented the Kiwanis bell. Photo Line-up from left: Yetta Samford, club member Dr. Euguene Stanaland Bole Pegues, club president |
 Auburn University Baseball Head Coach, John Pawlowski recently spoke to the members of the Kiwanis Club of Opelika at a regular meeting at the Saugahatchee Country. Coach Pawlowski gave an update on the 2012 team and allowed members to ask questions. He also talked about new equipment changes that will affect the game. Coach Pawlowski was assisted by Scott Duvall, director of baseball operations and Assistant Coach Ty Megahee. Club treasurer Dr. Bob Huskey arranged the program. Photo Line-up from left Boles Pegues, club president Scott Duvall Ty Megahee Dr. Bob Huskey Coach John Pawlowski |
 Probate Judge Bill English recently spoke to the members of the Kiwanis Club of Opelika at a regular meeting at the Saugahatchee Country Club. He gave a two-fold program: termite damage at the Courthouse, and the upcoming elections. He explained how the termite damage was discovered and the efforts that have been made to exterminate them and repair the building. He also gave an overview of the upcoming Election cycle and the various positions that will be on the 2012 ballot. Temple Anderson arranged the program, introduced the speaker, and presented the Kiwanis pens. Photo Line-up from left: Boles Pegues, club president Judge Bill English Temple Anderson, club member |
 Lee County Sheriff, Jay Jones recently spoke to the members of the Kiwanis Club of Opelika at a regular meeting at the Saugahatchee Country Club. He gave statistics of what the 158 members of the Sheriff's Department will handle in an average week as they patrol the 616 square miles of Lee County. Examples include 200 investigations, 851 calls to meet with someone about an issue, 572 transport issues, 56 arrests, 203 Incident/Offense Reports, 120 people booked, 25 federal prisoners detained, 5 Evictions, 50 bonds processed, 109 warrants served, and 243 civil actions served. Reports can now be handled online by visiting www.leecountysheriff.org . John Rice arranged the program, introduced the speaker, and presented the Kiwanis pen set. Photo Line-up from Left: John Rice, club member Sheriff Jay Jones Boles Pegues, club president |
Former Auburn University
Basketball Coach Sonny Smith recently spoke the the members of
the Kiwanis Club of Opelika at a regular meeting at the
Saugahatchee Country Club. Coach Smith talked about the
differences in college basketball from the era he coached to
present. Club member Charles Whatley arranged the program.
Photo line-up from left:
Boles Pegues, club president
Coach Sonny Smith
Charles Whatley, club secretary
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Thursday, April 19, 2012 was observed as Holocaust Remembrance
Day as established by the United States Congress.
Local Holocaust Survivor and club member Henry Stern
presented a program on the Holocaust on this special day.
He reflected on his past and told of his efforts to
locate information on family members.
Club member Charles Whatley arranged the program.
Photo Line-up from left:
Charles Whatley, club secretary Henry Stern, speaker and club member
Boles Pegues, club president |
 The BigHouse Foundation was the recipient of the Kiwanis Club of Opelika's major club project donation for 2012. Michah Melnick, the founder and director of this organization received a check for $8045.00 from the club. The BigHouse is a Christ-centered non-profit organization in Opelika, AL dedicated to meeting the needs and improving the quality of life of children in foster care.
Photo Line-up from left:
Boles Pegues, club president Micah Melnick Phyllis Mayfield, club member |
Freedom Home Care Operations Manager Stephanie Birmingham
and Business Development Manager Sean McClain recently
presented a program to the members of the Kiwanis Club of
Opelika at the Saugahatchee Country Club. They spoke of the
juggling of life’s challenges and the fact that few people
plan for care in later years.
They explained that care wants are just as important
as care needs as you age.
They reviewed care options and costs, which include
out of pocket, Medicaid, long term care, and VA benefits.
David Jones arranged the program, introduced the
speaker, and presented the Kiwanis bell.
Photo Line up from left:
Boles Pegues, club president
Stephanie Birmingham
Sean McClain
David Jones, club member
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