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Kiwanis Club of Palm Beach announces the induction of new member Palm Beach Police Chief Kirk Blouin on Tuesday, July 21 at 12:00 noon. Officiated by most recent Chief Michael Reiter, the event takes place during a luncheon at The Breakers. Fellow Palm Beach Kiwanian Michael Reiter will share the baton with new member Chief Kirk Blouin in acknowledgement of their combined mutual efforts serving the community’s children as Priority One. Chief Blouin will now preside over the club’s Palm Beach Police Department Officer of the Quarter and Officer of the Year program that acknowledges the vital efforts of these courageous people.
Reiter’s Kiwanis Club is especially unique in its many accomplishments. In 2008, Palm Beach members provided the second of two fully-equipped immunization vans for the Palm Beach County Health Department to deliver immediate and on-going vaccinations, health and medical care directly to children and families in the western communities. Committee Chair Steven Trezise reports these healthcare efforts achieved immunizing more than 92% of all western community children, thus preventing the potential incurrence and spread of life-threatening diseases.
In 2009, Michael Reiter, along with Stuart Shulman spearheaded Palm Beach Kiwanis efforts providing thousands of gallons of Benjamin Moore paint for a juvenile facility. 2009 services also include members Alice Hodach (400, Inc.), Pam Leikala (Regent Bank) and Nick Abiusi’s (Publix Supermarkets) providing meals for Quantum House families temporarily housed during medical treatment for their children at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Tracy Sherman (CIRCA) chaired the singular annual Palm Beach Kiwanis Golf Classic at The Breakers netting college scholarships for local children. Student of the Month and Year programs, chaired by Edward Crawford, provided educational awards and funds for Palm Beach elementary students. President Eric Raith oversees the coveted array of accomplished prestigious speakers, including such as artist Romero Britto scheduled in October. Member Charles Smith highly esteems Palm Beach’s Kiwanis Club as Lt. Governor of the Florida District, Division 20.
Connecting the words “Palm Beach” and “Kiwanis” understandably catches the attention of top corporations; famous individuals known for making a difference are also attracted. The importance of serving children netted Gertrude Maxwell to Kiwanis membership; Mrs. Maxwell is the founder of Save-a-Pet and emphasizes the value of protecting all life. Mr. and Mrs. Victor and Barbara Brizel relocated from their New York Kiwanis Club, where Victor had presided as president, to the Kiwanis Club of Palm Beach to serve where it matters most. As did Judge Henry Logan.
Palm Beach’s club boasts four members who have earned Kiwanis International Foundation’s George F. Hixson Fellow Awards: Dr. David Haughton, Larry Ochstein, Gerald Shugar and Frank Wright. Palm Beach Kiwanis Club breaks barriers, including this club’s election of three female presidents within the past 9 years, including Pamela Stark Thomas, Susan Heeke and Nancy Maio (Lydian Bank).
For information on how to participate in the Palm Beach Kiwanis Club and the membership induction of Police Chief Kirk Blouin, call president Eric Raith at 667-2031.
Contact: President Eric Raith, 667-2031
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