Flagler Palm Coast Kiwanis Install New Officers

On September 27 the Flagler Palm Coast Kiwanis Club held their 46th Annual Installation and Awards Luncheon at The Landing Strip Restaurant (formerly High Jackers). A full membership meeting enjoyed lunch from the restaurant menu before installing the new officers and board members of the club for the 2023-2024 Kiwanis Year.

Outgoing club officers received recognition for their service:

President Arvid Olson received the Past President’s Award and the George F. Hixson Award.

Vice President Bill Klinkenberg was honored for his service, including being the Speaker Chair responsible for arranging speakers and presentations to club membership meetings.

New and returning officers were installed:

Warren Mudd, President, also received a Distinguished Service Award

Mike McElroy, Vice President, is a Past-President of the club (several times)

John Saucier returns for another year as Club Secretary and new Membership Chair

Wendy Mudd returns as Club Treasurer and also received a Distinguished Service Award

Al Jennings and Jeff Green both returned for another 3 year term as Board Member at     Large

Janet McDonald was honored for her continuing service as Foundation Treasurer with the Kiwanian of the Year award.

Florida District 7 Lt. Governor Kelly LaCombe conducted the installation ceremony and participated in the awards presentations. Kelly also serves as Past-President of the Daytona Beach Kiwanis Club.

The FPC Kiwanis Club has a new slate of ambitious programs, events and projects to serve the youth of Flagler County this year. Particular attention and resources are being paid to early reading competency in our elementary schools, youth engagement in their community, and mental health issues that are on the rise in our county teens. These are just a small part of the $160,000 and 3,000 hours of volunteer service the club will donate in the service of over 4,000 young people in our community. Contact John Saucier at fpc.kiwanis@gmail.com for information on how you can help.

Media Release: Flagler Palm Coast Kiwanis Club