Janesville Blackhawk Golden Kiwanis

 On the occasion of the 25th Anniversary of the Club, someone wrote this history of the club. The author did not record their name.  Origin and History of Kiwanis Golden K’s First 25 Years In the early part of 1983 members of the Noon Kiwanis Club developed the idea of…

Golden K’s Independence Day tradition is a float in the Milton Parade.  Dave Kemp, Glenn Disrude, Dave Figi, Steve Johnson, Tom Neumann and other members decorated the truck, placed it on artificial snow, and “floated” it down the parade route.  The weather was great. It is supposed to be hot…

Golden K was at the Janesville Farmer’s Market on Saturday June 17.  We were greeting people and looking for new members. It was fun talking to everyone.  In the photo, John Janes and Greg Turco pose after setting up the booth at 7:15 AM. Tom Neumann took the photo.

Members at Bruce Pierson’s wake are shown.  Notice the image of Bruce looking down on them from a nearby screen. (Several attending members are not pictured.) Over a dozen Golden K members who attended the wake for Bruce Pierson, and above is picture of many of them.   This link shares some milestones…

  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, June 16, 2023 at ST. JOHN VIANNEY CATHOLIC CHURCH; with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass. Committal will immediately follow Mass to Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery, followed by a luncheon held in the LIFE…

  We support our military veterans as we observe Memorial Day. The float in the Milton Memorial Day parade honored Korean Way veterans including Golden K members Jerry Langdok, Wiley Kessinger, and Bob Knudson. 

 Welcome to new member Hunter Ditzhazy! In the photo, Carl Cramer (left) and Linda Bonty (right) participate in Hunter’s initiation to Golden K.

  Ray Szczpaniak and Tom Neumann were among the members helping at the Renaissance Fair on May 20 and 21. By helping the Faire, we earn funds that we will us to support our charities. Great weather combined with strong customer interest to produce large crowds on both days.  I…

  Welcome to our newest members Dave Figi and Ray Szczpaniak. Carl Cramer inducted Dave and Ray at the May 10 meeting. 

 The celebration was held at Rotary Gardens in the city of Janesville, with a catered meal for 89 members and guests. The meal was followed by birthday cake, and the singing of happy birthday. A program of memories, achievements, awards, and entertainment followed.  Our speaker for the evening was former…