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Copyright © 2000
Gold Coast Knights Kiwanis of Boca Raton, Florida.
All Rights Reserved.
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Gold Coast Knights Presidents
& Kiwanians of the Year
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Gold Coast Knight Presidents:
(click here for photos)
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Current President 2007-2008 |
John Sullivan |
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Past President 2006-2007 |
Robert Richar |
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Past President 2005-2006 |
Maggie Gunther |
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Past President 2004-2005 |
Beth Shrack |
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Past President 2003-2004 |
Terilynn Hoffman-Schmitt |
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Past President 2002-2003 |
Bari Siegall |
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Past President 2001-2002 |
Reneé Richar |
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Past President 2000-2001 |
Robert Richar |
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Past President 1999-2000 |
Carol Clyde |
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Charter President 1998-1999 |
Donna Parton |
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Gold Coast Knights Kiwanians of the Year:
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Awarded 2007 |
To be announced |
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Awarded 2006 |
To be announced |
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Awarded 2005 |
Maggie Gunther |
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Awarded 2004 |
Keva Anderson-Konsker
and Reneé Richar |
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Awarded 2003 |
Ed Schweitzer |
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Awarded 2002 |
Keva Anderson-Konsker |
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Awarded 2001 |
Carol Clyde |
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Awarded 2000 |
Paul Sparrow |
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Awarded 1999 |
Reneé Richar |
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Words from Charter President Donna Parton |
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Renee and I had been trying to get an evening club
organized for a couple of years. In the fall of 1998, we decided that
it was time to make it a reality. We had our initial brainstorming
meeting at the Fall Circle K Zone Rally at Wade's clubhouse in 1998.
The core group was Renee, Rob, Kris Swanson, Beth, Sheryl and me. This
was a truly knowledgeable group, since 4 were former CKI members, Kris
and I had been in Kiwanis, I was a Past First Lady and Beth "grew
up" in Kiwanis and was also spouse of a Past Lt. Gov. (We also
had Bob and Wade whom we could rely upon for guidance when asked)
After that meeting, we had a dinner meeting at the Shracks and began
to really plan. We decided that we would be an evening dessert club
which would meet twice a month at Addison Mizner. We then transferred
our meeting to Addison Mizner and began meeting every other week. Our
initial meetings were long, as we tried to work out as many of the
details before asking others to join us. Stu, a former CKI member,
joined our core group. We chose the name Gold Coast Knights to reflect
that our membership would be coming from both counties. Once we
decided on the name, we thought it was really a great name, especially
the way we spell Knights. In the beginning, we put a circle around the
K.
Everyone worked to recruit members. We moved to the Music room,
since our group was growing quickly. We usually had over twenty at a
meeting. February 18, 1998, we filled out all the paper work, approved
our Bylaws, and officially elected our Charter Officers. This was an
important group because they were truly charting the course for this
organization. I had the honor to serve as the Charter President with
an extremely dedicated group. Although our major emphasis was on
service, our focus in the beginning was also on educating members on
what is Kiwis and all the aspects of the organization and the K
family. It was a busy and exciting time. We also had many social
activities and became a family. I relished representing our club at
major functions, especially when other members of the club were
present. Our members have such spirit and everyone soon got to know
GCK because of enthusiasm. At conventions and meetings, anytime our
name was mentioned, or the name of one of our members, our group would
cheer. I recall that at the District Convention in Ft. Lauderdale, our
members were seated at the last table in the back of the hall, but
cheered so loudly, the everyone knew where they were!
In many new Kiwanis clubs, the Charter President is reelected to
serve for the following Kiwanis year for continuity. Although our
official birthday is Feb. 18, 1999, I had been serving as president
since our initial brainstorming meeting in October 1998. Our club had
a group of members with former K family leadership experience who were
willing to take on leadership roles with GCK, so I did not feel the
need to serve a second year. I was confident we would be fine. As you
know from being a member from almost the beginning, this was the right
decision.
During the first year, and throughout the years, we have had our
ups and downs. I relate this to a child's experiences. A newborn
arrives amid such excitement for all. Then as time goes on, there are
many challenges for the child and family. There are so many stages of
life filled with new experiences and learning adventures, some
wonderful and some unpleasant. Hopefully, the child grows and matures
into a dynamic, incredible adult and an asset to society. I truly feel
that Gold Coast Knights is on course to becoming that truly
incredible, dynamic club and a most definite asset to society!
I could go on and on. We are great!!!!
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