Celebrating Excellence: Honoring Our Kiwanis Members’ Remarkable Service

Recognizing Those Who Make a Difference

At the Kiwanis Club of Santa Maria-Noontime, we believe in celebrating the people who make our mission possible. Recently, we had the honor of recognizing members whose dedication and service exemplify the very best of what it means to be a Kiwanian.

Distinguished Club Members

Seven exceptional members received Distinguished Club Member recognition for going above and beyond this past year: Santiago Bañuelos, Donna Beal, Michelle Galanski, Eileen Geraci, Steve Geraci, Alex Posada, and Julie Posada. Their commitment, creativity, and compassion have strengthened our community in countless ways.

Decades of Dedication

Some commitments are measured not in months, but in decades. We were moved to present the prestigious Legion of Honor award to members who have dedicated significant portions of their lives to Kiwanis service:

• Julie Posada: 30 years of unwavering dedication
• Jim Burubeltz: 45 years of community impact
• Bob Morrison: An extraordinary 50 years of service

Special Recognitions

The awards continued with well-deserved special honors:

• Genevieve Siwabessy earned Rookie of the Year, proving that fresh enthusiasm and dedication know no bounds
• Eileen Geraci was named Kiwanian of the Year—a true testament to her exceptional contributions
• Santiago Bañuelos, Marisol Cruz, and Bob Morrison each received the William A. Dunlap Fellowship Award
• Tiffany Fife McInerney was honored with the Rose Float Fellowship Award

Perhaps one of our most exciting moments was unveiling the Governor Banner for Steve Geraci, celebrating his appointment as Governor for the California-Nevada-Hawaii District. Steve’s leadership will now inspire Kiwanis clubs across three states!

Every award tells a story of service, compassion, and community. We’re proud to stand alongside these remarkable individuals as we continue our mission to serve the children of Santa Maria and beyond.