KDCCP's 25th Anniversary Celebration and Awards Dinner
was a gala event thanks to the assiduousness of President Elect and Banquet Chair Andria Joseph. Mr. John Brookens, KDCCP Marketing Chair, served as the MC for the evening and was his usual witty & amusingly wry self.
Dick Peterson (left), Jim McElhinny (right)
This year's Kiwanian of the year is Jim McElhinny (pictured above right). Jim has often been called the "face" of KDCCP, is one othe Board's longest serving members. Among other things, Jim is famous for his work with the KDCCP videos; making grown men and women cry, he has a knack for touching our heart strings. Jim's humor, zeal, and dedication over his many years of service to the children of Doernbecher made him an easy choice as Kiwanian of the Year. See description of Jim's Award by clicking here.
Also pictured above is Dick Peterson, retiring Board Treasurer, who was awarded the 2011 Robert "Bobby" Clemens Special Recognition Award. See description of Dick's Award by clicking here.
Ambassador Service Awards were honored upon Richard and Barbara Chesbrough, Jeff Nizich, Immediate Past President Mike Davis and Lee Wright. See more about Ambassador Service Award recipients.
Dr. Bill Chang received the 2011 Gene O'Brien Award - a Kiwanis Fellow from 2003-2004 See description of Dr. Chang's Award by clicking here.
Juan and Judy Ruiz of Affordable Classics, Inc. were the recipients of the Kiwanis Doernbecher Community Award. See description of Juan and Judy Ruiz' Award by clicking here.
And...Huby Newton received our newest award...the KDCCP Visionary Leadership Award. See description of Huby's Award by clicking here.
Congratulations to all of the award recipients, and a heartfelt thank you to all who attended.