KIWI NEWS
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Send your news to Jill Richey Rohan, Kiwi Web Hostess.
SW Florida Chapter Sets Sail
Front row left to right. Elaine Danchise, Kathy Kridel, Carole St. George, Kat Walton, Gloria Higgins, Karen Amidon, Marsha Dormirere.
Back row left to right: Vicki Kraczon, Giovanni Chirchiricllo, Isa Chirchirillo, Susan Trach, Lynn Farrell, Jane Jackson, Leslie White.
The SWFL Chapter took to the high seas for this meeting. President Kat Walton said, "We all had soo much fun, lunch was a delicious buffet, and the actual crew was delightful and helpful."
Pre-Convention Issue of the Kiwi Kaleidoscope is Here!
The pre-convention issue of the Kiwi Kaleidoscope was emailed to all Kiwis on March 26th. If you did not get yours please notify our 2nd VP Connie Leighliter Budge kwiclb@aol.com with your email address.
Some of the topics covered are:
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Hotel Reservations - If you need to cancel your hotel reservation please contact Polly Toll Goodman. NOT THE HOTEL. ptgkiwi@aol.com
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Opportunity Tickets - April 10 deadline for stubs of sold tickets.
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Photo Booth - AACU will provide this!
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Silent Auction - Chris Moeckel (ATL) will be overseeing the sale of six uniforms.
ATL Kiwi's Celebrate St. Patrick's Day
The ATL Kiwi's had their March meeting at Jill Richey Rohan's home in Roswell, GA. We have members from all over the metro ATL area. North to Cumming, South to Peachtree City, West to Acworth, and East to Alpharetta.
We have our meetings in restaurants, homes, or other venues. Our next meeting will be held at a pavilion on the Chattahoochee River. A picnic!
Pictured are: First row l-r. Ginger Paul (C), Joyce Hinsch (C), Jill Rohan (C), Robin Stoe, Barbara Hyland (C)
Second row l-r - Dee DiBuono (C), Michele Caine (C), Pat Evans (C), Chris Moeckel, President, (C), Colette Samara (C), Maureen DiCola (C)
*Those marked with a C after their name are atting the convention!
Southwest Florida Chapter Honored
THE SOUTH WEST FLORIDA CHAPTER OF THE KIWI CLUB was honored and acknowledged in eBella Magazine (Naples, Florida). “Caught In The Act Of Kindness” celebrating groups, individuals and organizations for fund raising charity events. This benefits our charity "Fun Time Early Childhood Academy" in Naples. The chapter raised $5,000 for the Academy
First Row seated l- r Eileen Pearson, Judi Franz, Marilou Barton, Debbie Solon & Valerie Rooney
Second Row - Linda Mullen, Barbara Traci, Linda Fisher, Gerry Egan, Kay Sutter, Judy Karpowich, Pat MacAniff, Nancy Moylan, Connie Nemes, Charlene Beck, Linda Colombo, Keryl Ball, Lynnie Molinari
Third Row - Trish Thomas, Becca Azzone, Fran Busch, Randi Gaunt, Susan Jackson, Pam Chandler, & Barbara Mulcahy
OC/LB February Luncheon
"Our February Luncheon was a cozy group of Kiwis in the Wine Room at Hanna’s in Rancho Santa Margarita. It was pouring rain that day but our Meeting was just perfect! We discussed our upcoming Board Member and Committee Chairpersons Elections and Charities we support.
Looking forward to Springtime and happy Kiwi Meetings to come."
Top Row l-r Pat Jones, Sandy Burns, Calley O’Henley, Nancy Eisenberg, Krystyna Kisting, Barbara Gray, Mary Kay O’Neill, Debbie Wilterink, Judy Doyle.
Bottom Row l-r Linda Polese, Judy Carroll, Joann Prendergast, Bobbie Gulbrandson, Linda Barker
NEB and Convention Coordinators Meet in Savannah to Finalize Convention Plans
Set against the backdrop of Savannah's historic beauty, our Kiwi Club's board and convention planning teams united to achieve a dual aim: pushing forward our club's key objectives and completing our convention agenda.
We are now poised to deliver an exceptional convention that will be a highlight of our club's calendar.
Historic Milestone: The Inaugural Transcontinental 707 Flight from LAX to JFK, January 25, 1959
On January 25, 1959, the aviation world witnessed a historic moment as the first transcontinental Boeing 707 flight took off from LAX en route to JFK. At the forefront of this groundbreaking journey was a Kiwi: Argie Hoskins (MAL living in Idaho) To read the whole article click here.
Argie is also featured in the "MAL Corner", on this website, where her book "More Than a Ticket" is featured.
Argie Hoskins Shumway
Orange County/Long Beach January Luncheon
A special Luncheon this month was dedicated to remembering our members who have recently “Flown West.” Loving memories and pictures were shared.
Top Row L-R: Connie Leifheit, Pat Jones, Dayna Nickel, Nancy Eisenberg, Calley O’Henley, Krystyna Kisting, Judy Carroll, Sandra Burns, Mary Kay O’ Neill, Linda Barker.
Bottom Row L-R. Karen Ford, Vivian Kiley, Bobbie Gulbrandson, Debbie Wilterink.
The Latest Issue of the Kiwi Kaleidoscope is Here!
The latest copy of the Kiwi Kaleidoscope was sent to all members via email on December 19th. It is also available to read on the Kiwi Kaleidoscope page. If you would like a hard copy, instructions for printing are at the bottom of the Kaleidoscope web page.
If you did NOT get the email with the newsletter then please contact our 2nd Vice-president, Connie Leighter Budge at: kiwiclb@aol.com to make sure that we have your correct email address.
Here are a few things you will read about in the latest issue:
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President's Message
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Convention Update
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Sim Card Swap and Identity Theft Kit
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And More....
Best Graduation Ever! The Class of 56-2
Jane Jamison shares this photo and story of her momentous graduation!
The Class of 56-2 had just had their graduation photo taken and were getting ready for their graduation ceremony when C.R. Smith walked in. He announced, "How would you girls like to graduate in Pittsburg at the William Penn Hotel and help Pittsburg celebrate the opening of their new airport? I have a DC-6 standing by, so gather your things together and meet me at the gate! Read the full story by clicking here.
We Have a New Kiwi Facebook Page!
We are excited to announce the launch of our new Facebook page, The Kiwi Club! The page is a public page and was created by Kathy Minner. Thank you Kathy!! It was launched to help prospective members learn more about our club and what we offer.
We need your support to make this page a success. Please take a moment to "Share" the page with your Facebook friends to help the page grow. We also encourage you to post interesting content related to Kiwi Club events and activities, so that our page is engaging and informative. Keep in mind that for some people this will be their first look the The Kiwi Club. So posts to let them know more about the Kiwi club and what we do are needed.
Let's work together to make our new Facebook page a hub of activity and a valuable resource for those interested in joining the Kiwi Club.
Here is the link for the new page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/536365985250703
Give it a look now. Let's show off who we are!