history
kiwanis club of Sun City Georgetown
In June, 1997 the Kiwanis Club was installed in Sun City Texas by Carl Starnes, the Division 24 Lt. Governor of the Texas-Oklahoma District .
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Charter members still active in our Club are:
| Whitey Stephenson (first President) | Bob Berryman |
| Audrey McDonald | Don Muir |
| Lola Trask | Bill Webb |
| Jane Stephenson |
The Club now has over 150 members. Each of those members works hard to achieve our fundraising goals so that we can support various youth programs in our county.
In early years of the club, Kiwanis was known for the Luminaries that we sold within Sun City at Christmas time. In 2001 we changed our fundraising focus in December to the Holiday Home Tour. Ticket holders visit the homes of several Sun City residents to admire the festive decorations and glean decorating possibilities for their own homes. We also participate in the Sun City Garage Sale each year as a vendor, selling our possessions as well as those of our neighbors, providing setup and takedown of booths, and selling coffee and donuts.
From the Club inception, we have raised over $200,000, which we have contributed to worthy organizations in our community.
| Scholarships - Georgetown, Jarrell, and Richarte High Schools | over $32,000 |
| Kiwanis Sponsored Youth Programs (Key Clubs and CKI) | over $27,000 |
| Children and Family - Health, Wellness and Life Skills | over $90,000 |
| Other Projects | over $10,000 |
Our energy and positive presence in the Sun City and in Georgetown has helped us earn our reputation as a ‘Can Do’ organization, always willing to pitch in and lend a helping hand. Providing assistance to those in need, experiencing the camaraderie we share, and taking pride in our accomplishments make membership in our Club a rewarding experience.
Charter Members
| Robert Berryman | Donald Muir |
| Charles Bird | Rodney Patterson |
| E. H. (Corky) Coughran | William River, Jr |
| Georgina Coughran | M. E. (Whitey) Stephenson |
| Martin Goodstein | Jane Stephenson |
| Robert Kahn | Robert Stinson |
| Daniel Goodman | Lola Trask |
| Kerry Hamman | Ted Trask |
| Marita Hasou | Malcolm Tuohy |
| David Jameson | Carl Watson |
| Jack Kelly | Glenn Weatherby, Jr. |
| Carol Kerns | Bill Webb |
| Tom Kerns | Louins Bacchi |
| Audrey McDonald | Ralph Johnson |