Kiwanis Club of Hampton Honors Old Members and Inducts New Members
by Al Newton

The Kiwanis Club of Hampton presented George F. Hixon Fellowships to outgoing Michael Behan and President Vivikka A. DeLoach Behan (left). Viv DeLoach was recognized for her outstanding work as President while Mike Behan, son of Neal Behan, for his many hours of assistance in fundraising activities. Dorothy Silverthorn, a Past President, received the Capital District Foundation Founders Society Award in recognition for many years service as the Chairperson of the Service Leadership Programs Committee. Also a Past President, Jim Meadows received the Kiwanian of the Year Plaque (right) from Pres. Vivikka DeLoach. In addition to Perfect Attendance recognition to 16 members ranging from three to Solon Paul's forty-one years several other awards were made. Legion of Honors, recognizing years in Kiwanis, were presented to Hurley Shaw, 55years; Gary Powell, 30 years; Jim Meadows and Stan Polonsky 25years each.

Newly installed President, Dr. Alvin Bryant, a retired US Army Major General, kicked off his administrative year by sponsoring three new members, all of whom were inducted during November. They include his wife, Sandra, Linda Lucas, a local realtor and Dr. Lois Miller, a retired educator from Hampton University. Dr Bryant, in setting the standard, challenged each member to bring in at least one new member.