The Kiwanis Club of Santa Maria-Noontime is pleased to announce its leadership transition, effective this October. Donna K. Beal will assume the role of President, with Anna Rubcic stepping into the position of President-Elect. The leadership team also includes Elaine Guzman as Vice President, Julie Posada as Immediate Past President, Ann Batterson as Secretary, and Steve Geraci as Treasurer.

New appointees to the Santa Maria Board of Directors include Dr. Ray Arensdorf, Santiago Bañuelos, Jim Burubeltz, Diego Cardenas Garcia, Ernesto Castillas, and Silvia Oishi-Cheatham.

The Kiwanis for Kids foundation board, focused on philanthropic efforts, welcomes Bob Doyle, Alex Posada, and Marisol Cruz, who will serve as Treasurer.

The club extends heartfelt thanks to the outgoing leadership for their dedication and contributions over the past year.

Additionally, the Kiwanis Club of Santa Maria-Noontime recently recognized its members for their outstanding contributions and long-standing service. The following members were honored as Distinguished Club Members for their exceptional dedication over the past year: Santiago Bañuelos, Donna Beal, Steve Geraci, Alex Posada, Julie Posada, and Glenn Prezkop.

Several members were also recognized with the prestigious Legion of Honor award for their years of membership: Jason Davie (25 years), Bob Doyle (25 years), Ed Galanski (25 years), Alex Posada (30 years), Joyce Ellen Lippman (35 years), Michael Moats (40 years), and Al Vierra (55 years).

Special honors were also presented to Michelle Galanski, who received the George F. Hixon Fellowship Award; Elaine Guzman, recipient of the William A. Dunlap Fellowship Award; and Pete Simmons, who was awarded the Rose Float Fellowship Award.

Two key milestones were celebrated, including the installation of Julie Posada as the District’s Lt. Governor and the unveiling of the Governor-Elect Banner for Steve Geraci, marking his appointment as the Governor-Elect for California.

The California Scholarship Federation (CSF) is a state-wide academic honors organization whose purpose is to recognize students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. The award is now regarded as one of the highest scholastic honors given to secondary school graduates in the State of California. Each student receives recognition by name and a medal honoring their service and academic achievement.

Each year our club BBQs for the CSF Recognition dinner, which is scheduled for March 13, 2024.

Each year, the Kiwanis Club of Santa Maria, Noontime, Coastal Valley Cyber Kiwanis Club, and the Kiwanis Aktion Club of Santa Maria, through Santa Maria Kiwanis for Kids, Inc. award scholarships to graduating High School students in the Santa Maria area.

Students awarded a scholarship must be enrolled in a program as required by the awarded scholarship for the fall semester/quarter after they graduate from High School.  Scholarship applications must be postmarked by February 28, 2024

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