KIWI NEWS
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Convention Information
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Details for the 2026 Kiwi Club Convention are now available on our website.
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Visit the Convention tab to explore lodging options, event highlights, and important updates.
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Hotel reservations are now open, so be sure to secure your room early.
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All convention news and information will be posted under the Convention section as it becomes available.
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​"Your enthusiastic 'Fiesta Crew”' is so looking forward to welcoming you aboard!
From deep in the heart of Texas, and mine,"
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Sherri Engle Lowe, Convention Chair aka Contessa Captain
Orange County/Long Beach February Outing
We enjoyed delicious Mexican cuisine while planning out our future events.
Highlights of the day included a scenic train ride along the beautiful California beaches and a special visit to one of our selected charities, Canine Companions.
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Pictured are the members attending.
Top Row: L-R: Judy Doyle, Janie Fretz, Linda Barker, Karen Ford, Sandra Burns, Krystyna Kisting, Mary Kay O’ Neil and Krystyna’s guest Moe.
Seated L-R: Linda Polese, Pat Jones and Judy Carroll
Orange County/Long Beach January Luncheon
The OC/LB Kiwis enjoyed a lovely lunch on a garden patio surrounded by lemon trees and beautiful tulip arrangements. Fifteen members shared fun ideas for future meetings.
Atlanta Christmas Tea
The ATL Kiwis were treated to a fabulous Christmas Tea at Maureen DiCola's home in Woodstock GA.
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The 16 members present are l.-r. Maryann Montigel. President Chris Moeckel. Jill Rohan (front) Carolyn Goldman, Dee DiBuono, Joyce Hinsch, Carolyn Havens, Mary Stettner, Barbara Hyland, Barbars Bush, Shan Davis, Colette Samara, Bonnie Malmin, Robin Stoe, Michele Caine.
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In addition to Kiwis the were several guest including two from Delta.
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Food and drink was abundant and prizes plentiful for the raffle winners!
Golden Gate Chapter - December
1st row-left-right: Golden Gate Chapter President: Casey Bode, Marcia Rodger, Madame Secretary:Gladys Kupper, GG Gazette Editor/Photographer: Julie Griffen Haley, Treasurer: Kay Middleton.
To see more photos from the Golden Gate party, go to the newsletter page and see their latest newsletter!
2nd row-left to right: Paula Grosse, Jean Danielsen, Joyce Adkins, Laura Greenberg, Marguerite Schmidt, Lynne Rieger, Kathy Peck, and her guest Cindy Meyer, Cassandra Spittler.
3rd row: left to right: Janet Loh, Judy Crouch, Linda Lorenz, Katie Fanning, Jan Brian, Susan Crawford
(hiding behind Laura Greenberg) Laurie Constable, GG Chapter Vice Presdent: Linda Kralik, Parliamentarian: Caroline Womack, Karen Snyder, Beverly Chapin, Diane Brenden and Beth Norris.
Denver Kiwi Christmas Lunch
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Denver members attending the lunch are from left to right, Julie Gionet,Nancy Uszko, Melinda Leal, Jo McFadden, Chris Carlson, Paula Freeman and Lisa Linnebur.
South Bay Holiday Party - December 2025
Our holiday party was held at the home of Chapter President, Linda Radke, on December 9… there were 23 of us in attendance and this year we made it a potluck.
Besides enjoying a lot of good food and terrific conversation we held a fun tree ornament exchange and a raffle for two gift cards.
It was wonderful to reconnect to celebrate the Christmas season together!
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Wishing all Kiwis a lovely Christmas and a prosperous 2026!
SWFL - October Meeting and Luncheon
On Saturday, October 25, the Southwest Florida Kiwis brought awareness to breast cancer (October is Breast Cancer Month) by having a BABES, BAGS, AND BOOBS PURSE CONTEST at Ridgeway Restaurant in Naples, Florida. Twenty four of "I Luv Us Kiwi Covens" met to stir the witches' brew in the cauldron!!!
Seated L - R Debbie Solon, Eileen Pearson, Keryl Ball, Jane Buenz, & Connie Nemes
Standing Gerry Egan, Linda Fisher, Barbara Petrarca, Maureen Denman, Charlene Beck, Linda Mullen, Kay Sutter, Jean Smith, Nancy Moylan, Judy Karpowich & Peggy Walrod
Last Row Beth Boyd (new member); Pat MacAniff, Martha Clark, Susan Jackson, Lynnie Molinari, & Trish Thomas
Atlanta Kiwis - Interline Uniform Show -October 21st
Our Atlanta Kiwis (pictured below) were joined by flight attendants from Delta, TWA, United, and Eastern—each modeling their classic uniforms and giving us all a delightful glimpse into the golden days of flying. The country club setting provided the perfect backdrop for a fun-filled luncheon and a raffle so well-stocked that most guests went home with a prize!
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A heartfelt thank-you to our ATL president and National Uniform Coordinator, Chris Moeckel, The uniforms and memorabilia on display brought back wonderful memories.
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If you’re a current or former flight attendant who misses the camaraderie of crew life, consider joining The Kiwi Club. We keep the friendships, laughter, and stories of our flying days alive—and we’d love to have you onboard!
L-R: Dee DiBuono, Mary Stettner, Claire Madden, Maureen DiCola, Maryann Montigel, Carolyn Havens, President Chris Moeckel, Joyce Hince, Jill Rohan, Barbara Hyland, Pat Evans, Colette Samara, Michele Caine, Pam Kuhn, Peg Crotty.
Nashville Music City - October 14, 2025
Nashville Music City Kiwis met October 14 at the home of Paula Hubbard Schmickrath, our president, for a meeting, raffle, and luncheon.
We were able to accomplish so much at our meeting and enjoy our luncheon. The Raffle was very successful. We had a lively drawing to benefit our many charities. We welcomed Wanda Barry Kromer, whom we have not seen in a while. She does tax returns and is very busy during that time of year. We also welcomed a new member from Huntsville, AL, Kim Putman, who drove up just for our meeting! She is pictured on the right with Paula.
We also paid tribute to Michael Engler with memorial gifts presented to his spouse, Sam
Gooch, our Treasurer.
Top left to right: Sam Gooch, Melissa Williams McGrath, Paula Hubbard Schmickrath, Kim Suglia, Wanda, Barry Kromer, Kim Putman (active Flight attendant)
Bottom row left to right: Jeannie “JJ” Love, Kris Prunitsch Bennett, Ginger Mandas Friedlob, Martha Clark, and Janice Delmonico Buck, our Vice President
Carefree Chapter - "Purse Impressions"
At the September meeting, Carefree Kiwis combined fellowship with generosity through their “Purse Impressions” drive. Everyone was encouraged to bring along purses or bags no longer in use, and the response was overwhelming.
The photos show the spirit of the day—club members together in support of the cause, and the trunk of a car filled with donations headed to a local charity. A heartfelt thank-you to all who shared in this effort of kindness.
South Bay September Luncheon
On September 9th, we had a wonderful quarterly gathering for our September meeting/luncheon!
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We met at Mimi’s Cafe in Torrance CA, had a room to ourselves where we lingered long after we ’should have left’, lol.
We’re very much looking forward to our next luncheon which will be the Holiday Celebration in December.
Love to all Kiwis out there!
Linda Hessler Radke, President
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.
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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.
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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.
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Here is the link for the new page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/536365985250703
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Give it a look now. Let's show off who we are!
