The Pecan Valley Kiwanis Club of Early recently held its annual Sweetheart Night and Awards Banquet. The spouses were treated to a night out and meal at the Brownwood Country Club. Musical entertainment for the evening was provided by “Island” Phil.
Kiwanis Club President John Clifford gave a brief overview of the accomplishments and activities of the Club over this past year and presented last year’s president, Dale Courtright, with a plaque to recognize him for his outstanding leadership and the resulting successes of the Club in 2011.
President Clifford made mention and thanked Don Holland for his leadership as having served as the Kiwanis Texas/Oklahoma District, Division 12 Lt. Governor for the past two years. President Clifford also noted that the current Division 12 Lt. Governor, Roy Parrack, also hails from the Pecan Valley Kiwanis Club.
President Clifford recognized and thanked the Kiwanis Sponsored Leadership Program faculty advisors for their efforts this past year, with those being Kate Teston and the Builders Club of the Early Middle School, and Brittany Dunlap and Betty Molk of the Early High School Key Club.
The annual Sophomore-of-the-Year Award was presented to Early High School Sophomore Luke Broussard. With Luke winning the Club’s award for Sophomore-of-the-Year, this qualifies Luke to be placed in consideration for the Kiwanis Division 12, Sophomore-of-the Year classification.
Perfect Attendance awards were presented to:
Janie Pursch – 1 year
David Price – 1 year
Deborah Price – 1 year
John Clifford – 2 years
Don Holland – 7 years
Ralph Watts – 8 years
Morris Horton – 9 years
Roy Parrack – 17 years
Bill Pursch – 19 years
Ricky Marks – 21 years
Bill Thedford – 28 years
Carol ‘Nick’ Nichols – 32 years
The Layperson of the Year and Spiritual Aims award was presented to David and Deborah Price. Making the presentation to David and Deborah was last year’s recipient, John Clifford.
The 2011-2012 Kiwanian of the Year was presented to Roy Parrack (pictured top left). Making the presentation to Roy was last year’s recipient, Morris Horton (pictured top right).
To conclude the evening’s festivities, President Clifford stressed that the successes of the Pecan Valley Kiwanis Club rests with the dedication and commitments of its entire membership. President Clifford reminded the audience of what Kiwanis is … ‘Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time.’
Below are photos of award recipients.
The Pecan Valley Kiwanis Club recognized Early High School student Luke Broussard as its Sophomore of the Year. Shown above are Luke Broussard and Kiwanis Club President John Clifford.
The Spiritual Aims Award was awarded to Pecan Valley Kiwanis Club members David and Deborah Price by Club President John Clifford.
Kiwanis Club President John Clifford (left) made a presentation to last year’s President Dale Courtright, recognizing him for his leadership and successes of the club in 2011.