Officer Inductions

Been busy doing officer inductions for the clubs in the 15th Division and will have some neat photos to post soon.

Scenes From GA Kiwanis District Convention

The Georgia Kiwanis District Convention held July 31 - Aug 2, 2009 at Brasstown Valley, GA. I attended a board meeting, there was a dinner and story telling, the House of Delegates where Greg Hall from Peachtree City was elected as Secretary-Treasurer 2009-2010, training by international trustee Pam Fleming, Award Lunch, a forum with KI CFO Rob Parker, a silent auction, Governor's Banquet with local author and storyteller, a drawing for a $1000 raffle (a fellow from Carrollton won), a memorial service, and finally I was inducted as LTG for Division 15 with all other 09-10 officers at the installation brunch. We all cam e home very tired from all the fresh air.

In Loving memory of Duke

Duke the Davis family's beloved pet of 9 years passed away last night, July 28, 2009 around 11:20 p.m. He was a wonderful dog and will be dearly missed. He had a colorful personality with his friendly attitude. He was so funny with his bucket flipping games. I regret never getting a video of it now. He would fetch a ball and never return it to you. He galloped like a horse down the hallways and was a wonderful watchdog. The house will be so quiet without him. Lindsy picked him out of a litter when she was just two. Elizabeth used to lay on him and crawl on him and love him and he would just enjoy the attention. He would go jogging and hiking with me and he loved riding in the car and taking walks with anyone who would. Rest in peace my dear Duke.

Secenes from Kiwanis Internationl Convention June 25-28, 2009

Lindsy, Elizabeth and I attended the 94th annual Kiwanis International Convention in Nashville, TN on June 25 - 28, 2009. The kids enjoyed the Family Lounge, taking dance lessons and playing wii, while I went to training. We all attended the opening and closing sessions. I voted in the House of Delegates electronically. Attended Kiwanis night at the Grand Ole Oprey and the Sponsored Youth alumni event. We had a great time and look forward to the 95th convention in Las Vegas in June 2010.

Scenes From Club Leadership & Education Training

We had the Divisions 15, 11 and 20 Club Leadership and Education Training aka CLET on Saturday, June 6, 2009 at the United Methodist Church in Marietta, GA. There were over 30 people there. The training was for incoming Kiwanis club presidents and secretaries. C.W. Marlow and Tim McDaniel were the trainers with a spec ail break out session for secretaries let by Pat Huey. Phil and Lynn Dean from Cartersville volunteered to help serve the lunch and my daughters Lindsy & Elizabeth guided people from the parking lot to the event.

Some old stuff

Well the summer has started and so has camp. Lindsy spent last week at dance camp while Elizabeth went to the YMCA. I am busy working on my Kiwanis Lt. Governor stuff and Dance stuff and play date stuff and Japan stuff, we really haven't taken many photos. So I wanted to post some of my old favorites.

Happy Memorial Day

In honor of my favorite soldier, I wanted to post a photo of my personal Army cook in action at the F Company family picnic in April. Ryan is awaiting surgery on his shoulder before he can leave on his next deployment. Keep him in your prayers. In the group pic he is the tall one in the back in the sun glasses looking away.