The Kiwanis Club of Swainsboro held its weekly meeting, Tuesday night, September 16, 2025, at the Rustic Grille at 6:30. With President Paul Cerpovicz presiding, there were 17 in attendance including guest, Oskar Cerpovicz, Joelle Romanchik-Cerpovicz, Lt Gov. Chris Wiggens, Past Lt. Gov. Trish Tootle and Faye Ruarks.
Dianna Wedincamp won the Red Velvet cake and Tim Goodman won the Domino’s Pizza donated by Domino's Pizza.
30-Yr Kiwanian Gary Couse passed away on September 14. A celebration of Gary’s life took place on September 20 at 11 a.m. at Tomlinson Funeral Home, followed by a gathering at Gary’s home. Tim Goodman gave Perfect Attendance Awards to President Paul Cerpovicz, Cheryl Goodman and Tim Goodman.
He presented Legion of Honor Awards to Dwight Watt as a 30-Year Kiwanian, Tim Goodman as a 25-Year Kiwanian, and Edwin Canady as a 55 -Year Kiwanian.
President Cerpovicz thanked everyone who helped this year and gave Certificates of Recognition and Kiwanis shirts to Bobbie Daughtry, Wanda Ellis, Cheryl Goodman, Tim Goodman, David Gribbin, Jeff Palmer, Deana Patrick, Dess Smith, and Dianna Wedincamp.
Division 17 Lt. Governor Chris Wiggins recognized the work done by the Club this year and installed the 2025-2026 Board. Installed were President – Dianna Wedincamp, President-Elect – Dwight Watt, Immediate Past President – Paul Cerpovicz, Secretary – Tim Goodman, and Treasurer – David Gribbin. The remainder of the Club were installed as Directors for the 2025-2026 year.
New President Dianna Wedincamp gave Past President Paul Cerpovicz a gavel in appreciation of his year. President Cerpovicz awarded Secretary Tim Goodman the 2024-2025 Kiwanian of the Year Award.
