Kiwanis Clubs of Batavia, Warsaw and Pembroke/Corfu/Darien celebrate their milestone years of service together on Thursday evening at Terry Hills in Batavia
Press release
Kids in Batavia and surrounding areas have benefitted from the Kiwanis Club of Batavia for 100 years.
Kiwanis Club of Warsaw is also celebrating 100 years of service and Kiwanis Club of Pembroke-Corfu Darien is celebrating 50 years.
Looking at the combined 250 years of serving children in our communities, it is evident that Kiwanians are proud of what they do and the legacy they have created.
Lucien Giancursio-NY District Governor Designate and Gene Scherline LG Designate/Genesee Division with Crystal Benjamin- Bafford, LG Governor Genesee Division.
“Our main objective is to improve the lives of children, one community at a time,” said David Rumsey,
club president. “As Kiwanians, we are proud of our accomplishments. I encourage and welcome
everyone to join in the proud traditions of Kiwanis.”
Ed Arnold Sr.-Founding member of the Pembroke/Corfu/Darien Club
Kevin Carlson, Vice President of the Warsaw Club, also celebrating 100 years
Kids in the community need Kiwanis.
Kiwanis Clubs are always looking for dedicated volunteers who care about the well-being of children. For more information regarding Kiwanis Club of Batavia, visit their Facebook page at facebook.com/kiwanisclubofbatavia or their website at www.bataviakiwanis.org. The
club meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday at 12:10 at Batavia’s Original Pizza and welcomes new members.
Past President Peter Guppenberger, receives the 2023 Kiwanian of the Year Award for the Batavia Club, which is also celebrating 100 years. He has been involved in the Kiwanis Batavia Club for 21 years.
Secretary Vicky Muckle received the Presidential Appreciation Award for her dedicated and assistance throughout the year, with President of the Batavia Club, Dave Rumsey. (Not pictured- Treasurer Jonathan Tretter, who also received a Presidential Appreciation Award for his assistance with the budget this year.)
