Inaugural Evening with the Stars of the Kiwanis Family House a Success!
On Saturday, July 20, 2013, the stars of the Kiwanis Family House came together in the Atrium of Shriners Hospitals of Northern California to celebrate the sponsoring clubs and individual donors who support its mission at a new annual celebration: “An Evening with the Stars of the Kiwanis Family House”.
The awards segment of the Program honored 12 sponsoring clubs and 12 individual donors for their financial contributions since 2010. Next, Bright Award presentations were made to five individuals for their continued commitment to Kiwanis, their communities, and the Kiwanis Family House. Throughout the program, honorees and presenters, including a former guest family, the Duffs, gave moving testimonials as to why they personally support the work of the Kiwanis Family House.
An Evening with the Stars of the Kiwanis Family House would not have been possible without a number of amazing volunteers. The Committee included Rita Beall (chair), Lorie Deering, Sam Maley, Yoli Manzo, Ann Isaacs, Bob Isaacs, Gary Christensen, Dan Germain, Bill Hooper, George MacMurphey, Roni Stroud, and Emily Chirk. At the event, Board Members, Kiwanians, spouses, and Sacramento State and UC Davis Circle K Club members were on hand to help with registration, serving, the Crackerjack auction, valet service, and cleanup. And a very special recognition must be paid to Mr. Frank Hashorva of the Rancho Murieta Kiwanis Club, who came prepared with tickets and bucket to run an impromptu “50/50 Raffle” which netted the KFH another $770 that evening!! All in all, the event was a huge success, and the KFH Board and planning committee are planning more surprises for the 2nd Annual Evening with the Stars of the Kiwanis Family House, scheduled for next July to coincide with Kiwanis Family House’s 30 Anniversary. You won’t want to miss it!
Complete List of Award Winners
Club Honorees:
- Woodland Kiwanis
- Roseville Kiwanis – accepted by Hal Snow
- La Canada AM Kiwanis – accepted by Dave Hemstreet
- Davis Kiwanis – accepted by Sue Huscroft, President
- Folsom Kiwanis –accepted by Roni Stroud
- Auburn Kiwanis – accepted by Bob Achilles, President
- Carmichael Kiwanis – accepted by Cathy Snow
- Greater Sacramento Kiwanis – accepted by Heather Jeppeson, President
- Rancho Murieta Kiwanis – accepted by Bev Powell
- KFH Club – accepted by Pamela Haines, President
- Lincoln Kiwanis – accepted by Dyann Branch, President
- TOP DONOR SINCE 2010: Citrus Heights Kiwanis – accepted by Vern Brown, President
Individual Honorees:
- Gary Christensen – East Sacramento-Midtown Kiwanis, Volunteer Development Director KFH (accepted)
- Gene Rapp – Lincoln Kiwanis
- George MacMurphey – East Sacramento-Midtown Kiwanis, VP KFH Board of Directors (accepted)
- Larry and Norma Montna – Yuba City Kiwanis, KFH Club (accepted)
- Nancy O’Rourke – daughter of former Governor Frank and Pearl Souza (accepted)
- Jean Souza Cramer – daughter of former Governor Frank and Pearl Souza (accepted)
- Lucia Rothgeb – daughter of former Governor Frank and Pearl Souza (accepted)
- Dale Stewart – Sacramento Suburban Kiwanis (accepted)
- David Duff Family – former guests of KFH (David, Sherry, and Howie Duff accepted)
- Carole Steele – Private donor
- Jim Putnam – Citrus Heights Kiwanis, Former KFH Board Treasurer
- TOP DONOR SINCE 2010 – Gloria Macias –Private donor
Bright Award Winners:
- Roni Stroud, Past President of Folsom Lake Club, presented to Guy Blair, Folsom Lake Club, Lt. Gov-Elect Division 44 (accepted)
- Pamela Haines, President of KFH Club, presented to Dyann Branch, Lincoln Club President (accepted)
- Charlie Bussey, President of East Sacramento-Midtown Club, presented to Mike Flynn, Secretary of East Sacramento-Midtown Club (accepted)
- Heather Jeppeson, President of Greater Sacramento Club, presented to Lorie Deering (accepted) and Dave Canady
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