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April 19, 2008 The Millie Best Environmental Award
Robert P. Turner, longtime local volunteer and land use official, is the fourth recipient of the Millie Best Environmental award.

From left, Rick Amill, Kiwanis Club president elect, Bob Turner, Green-Up Day co-founder Mila Grieb, and First Slectman Woody Bliss.
Mr. Turner is best known for his leadership in the 1970s in the effort to prepare The Weston Environmental Resources Manual, which took more than 15 months to complete.

Robert P. Turner, a Weston resident for more than 50 years, is the fourth recipient of the Millie Best Environmental award.
April 19, 2008 From left, Helen Goldenberg and Sharon Bradley, Executive Director, from Nursing and Home Care and Mid-Fairfield Hospice, and Kiwanian Bruce Swan

The program consisted of a discussion of Pediatric Rehabilitation Home Care.

From left, Helen Goldenberg and Sharon Bradley, Executive Director, from Nursing and Home Care and Mid-Fairfield Hospice, and Kiwanian Bruce Swan.
April 6, 2008 FLAPJACK FIESTA BREAKFAST
Kiwanians John DeLara and Dave Fleming serving up pancakes and sausage to the patrons.

Kiwanians John DeLara and Dave Fleming serving up pancakes and sausage to the patrons.
April 5, 2008 Weston Girl Scout Troop 97 getting ready for Green-Up Day

Weston Girl Scout Troop 97 getting ready for Green-Up Day.
April 5, 2008 Kiwanis Membership Chair Harry Spencer, left, presents Ruby K awards to fellow Kiwanians Alan Aronow, John Babyak, Rick Amill, Bob Minicucci and Fred Schneider for their outstanding support in bringing in new club members.

Kiwanis Membership Chair Harry Spencer, left, presents Ruby K awards to fellow Kiwanians Alan Arronow, John Babyak, Rick Amill, Bob Minicucci and Fred Schneider for their outstanding support in bringing in new club members.
March 1, 2008 Update on the return of the Dagger Brigade (see November 10 news item below)

Kiwanians Gil Sanborn, right and Jane Young-Anglim, left honored guests Captain Ryan Maravilla and his wife Grace. Captain Ryan Maravilla also received Town of Weston proclamation from First Selectman Woody Bliss.

Kiwanians Gil Sanborn, right and Jane Young-Anglim, left honored guests Captain Ryan Maravilla and his wife Grace.

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January 26, 2008 Kiwanis Director and Philanthropy Chair Hal Shupack presents a check to Celeste McGeehan, president ADAP(Alochol and Drug Awareness Program of Weston), right and Susan Earle, ADAP Youth Leadership Council(YLC) coordinator, to support the creation of an ADAP YLC in the middle school.

Kiwanian Hal Shupack presents a check to ADAP(Alochol and Drug Awareness Program of Weston) President Celeste McGeehan and Susan Earle.
January 26, 2008 Detective Carl Filsinger and Rick Philips, Kiwanis President

Detective Carl Filsinger spoke at the Kiwanis' weekly meeting about the Weston email cyber service neighborhood watch.

The eWatch program provides subscribers with immediate notices, daily and weekly updates on crime prevention, current investigations suspects/suspect vehicle information, crime trends, and safety and security recommendations.

Detective Carl Filsinger and Rick Philips, Kiwanis President
January 26, 2008 Kiwanis Director and Philanthropy Chair Hal Shupack presents a $1500 check to Rozanne Gates, Executive Director of First Night Westport/Weston.

Kiwanis Director and Philanthropy Chair Hal Shupack presents a $1500 check to Rozanne Gates, Executive Director of First Night Westport/Weston.
January 5, 2008 Kiwanis Director and Community Service Chair Rick Amill presents a check to Troop 788 Boy Scout Leader Brian DeMarco representing the Boy Scouts share from the Pasta Dinner.

Kiwanis Director and Community Service Chair Rick Amill presents a check to Troop 788 Boy Scout Leader Brian DeMarco representing the Boy Scouts share from the Pasta Dinner.
December 22, 2007 Kiwanis club members, family and friends splitting firewood.

Kiwanis club members, family and friends splitting firewood.

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November 17, 2007 Kiwanis Annual Food Drive

Kiwanians with the help of the Key Club, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts had a very successful food drive. They spent the day in front of Peter's Market and Ancona's Market collecting food donations for the Weston Food Pantry at the Norfield Church.

Collecting food donations.

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November 10, 2007 First Selectman Woody Bliss and Kiwanian Jane Young-Anglim, present yellow ribbon to Kiwanian Gil Sanborn, center.

Kiwanian Gil Sanborn has been working extensively to support members of the Dagger Brigade and their families. The Brigade is headquartered in Schweinfurt, Germany and troops from the Brigade currently in Iraq will be returning in January. In anticipation of their return, Kiwanian Jane Young-Anglim made a huge 11 ft. yellow ribbon. Mr. Sanborn will be taking this ribbon back to Schweinfurt, Germany to welcome the troops home on behalf of Weston and Kiwanis. Notes of support and thanks from Westonites will be prepared and attached to the ribbon for presentation at the Welcome Home ceremony in Germany.

First Selectman Woody Bliss and Kiwanian Jane Young-Anglim, present yellow ribbon to Kiwanian Gil Sanborn.

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October 20, 2007 Kiwanian Hal Shupack and Bill Brady, Weston Kiwanis Club Foundation President, present $50,000 check to Reg Bowden, President of Weston Historical Society.

Reg Bowden accepts generous donation for the Weston Historical Society capital campaign from Weston Kiwanis Club Foundation.

Kiwanian Hal Shupack and Bill Brady, Weston Kiwanis Club Foundation President, present $50,000 check to Reg Bowden, President of Weston Historical Society.
September 2, 2007 Annual Weston Kiwanis Club Picnic- Club members, their friends and families having fun.

Annual Weston Kiwanis Club Picnic- Club members, their friends and families having fun.

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Norfield Project Kiwanian, Fred Schneider takes the lead in managing the Norfield Church carriage house repairs.

Kiwanian, Fred Schneider coordinates work detail with Emerson Phillips. Many volunteers from the Weston Kiwanis Club, Boy Scouts, Key Club, Norfield parishioners and Westonites worked over 1700 hours repairing the historic Norfield Church carriage house.

Kiwanian, Fred Schneider coordinates work detail with Emerson Phillips.

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Oct 06- Sept 07 Archive of club year 2006-07 Kiwanians in the News.

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Oct 05- Sept 06 Archive of club year 2005-06 Kiwanians in the News.

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Oct 04- Sept 05 Archive of club year 2004-05 Kiwanians in the News.

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Oct 03- Sept 04 Archive of club year 2003-04 Kiwanians in the News.

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