The Kiwanis Club of Swainsboro held its weekly meeting, Tuesday night, February 16, 2021 at the New China Restaurant at 7 p.m. With President Dess Smith III presiding, there were 28 in attendance including 6 guests, former Lt. Governor Gary Howard, Rebekah Black, Jimmy Wedincamp, Brenda Henry, Zane Scarboro and Betty Clapham. The red-velvet cake, donated by Dwight Watt, was won by Cayla Page. The Domino’s pizza, donated by Domino's Pizza, was won by Betty Clapham.
Deana Patrick hosted the program for the evening. Members of the Kiwanis Club and guests were given a Valentine's Day gift of cookies, cupcakes, and other delights made by Patrick and Past President Petite Garrett. Patrick introduced Rebekah Black, librarian at the Franklin Memorial Library. Born in Indonesia, Black returned to Swainsboro, hometown of her parents, and taught in the Emanuel County school system before coming to Franklin Memorial. Black entertained club members and guests with her guitar as provided valentine goodies were enjoyed.
If you would like to become a member of the Swainsboro Kiwanis Club, please contact membership chair Jane Durden at 478-494-4113 or e-mail her at hsdurden@bellsouth.net. Also, if you would like more information about this club and the many community service projects performed each year, visit the following website: http://www.swainsborokiwanis.org or to the Swainsboro Kiwanis Facebook page.
