Recent Programs

Recent Programs

Dec 29th - Dan Brown, retired superintendent of Blue Ridge Parkway
Dec 22nd - No meeting
Dec 15th - Tracey Johnston-Crum, Executive Director of Asheville Bravo
Dec 8th - Lynn Carnes, Carolina Conservancy
Dec 1st - Kerry Crandell, Genetic Counselor from Mission Hospital Note: this Tuesday we meet at Reed Memorial Baptist Church, 756 Fairview Rd.
November 24th - Chris Campbell, a Detective with Asheville Police Dept
November 17th - Wendy Cable of The Small Business Unit of AB Tech
November 10th - Diane Trammel from meals On Wheels
November 3rd - Submarine Commander Steve Eichelman Note: this Tuesday we met at Reed Memorial Baptist Church, 756 Fairview Rd.
Oct 27 - Simon Thompson & Chris Jaquette of Wild Birds Unlimited on birds of WNC and bear awareness.
Oct 20 - Will Calloway, Executive Director SouthWings, an organization that provides skilled volunteer pilots and aerial education to enhance environmental efforts across the Southeast.
Oct 13 - Nathan Johnson, Council on Aging
Oct 6 - Peter Shea, an Acupuncturist, on the history and benefits of acupuncture and healing arts. Note: this Tuesday we met at Reed Memorial Baptist Church, 756 Fairview Rd.
Sep 29 - Laura McQue on the Fair Tax plan.
Sep 22 - Installation of new Kiwanis officers.
Sep 15 - Dr. Howard Hanger, Hanger Hall School for Girls.
Sep 8 - Holly Jones on YWCA of Asheville.
Sep 1 - Kerry Crandall, Genetic Counselor with the Fullteton Genetics Foundation, Mission Hospital, on genetic problems, particularly with children.
Aug 25 - Richard Oliver, DVM pathologist with the Animal Diagnostic Center of Western North Carolina. The Diagnostic Center examines animals that have died from unknown causes to determine the problem.
Aug 18 - No meeting (90th birthday party at Renaissance Hotel in the evening)
Aug 11 - Mary Berger, Speech Pathologist with Mission Hospital, will tell us about some of the auxiliary services used in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Aug 4 - Bill Gregg, artistic director of the Southern Appalachian Repetory Theater (SART) in Mars Hill, with some of his crew and provide sample performances.
Jul 28 - Scott Treadway, Associate Artistic Director of Flatrock Playhouse, the State Theater of North Carolina.
Jul 21 - Ed Subkis, General Manager, WCQS-FM 88.1 public radio.
Jul 14 - Jack Cecil, President of Biltmore Farms, Inc., on Biltmore Park Town Square Development.
Jul 7 - John Boyle, feature reporter and columnist of the Asheville Citizen-Times.
Jun 30 - Rob Neufeld, Regional Historian and columnist for the Asheville Citizen-Times with stories taken from Asheville's colorful past. NOTE: Met at Weaver Park Picnic Shelter, corner of Murdock and Merrimon Avenue.
Jun 23 - Nancy Sokolove, Adult Program Manager at the Asheville Art Museum, on future plans for the Art Museum expansion, and upcoming museum events.
Jun 16 - Paige Johnson, CEO of The Health Adventure, and Tracie Perkins, Vice President of Marketing & Development will be with us to share an exciting update of MOMENTUM! Science & Health Adventure Park.
Jun 9 - Bruce Thorsen, President & CEO, Mission Healthcare Foundation, on "Kids Against Hunger" chapter established at Mission Children's Hospital in February of this year.
Jun 2 - Jack Hatfield, Aktion Club Administrator for the Carolinas District of Kiwanis, on the benefits of building an Aktion Club
May 26 - David Gantt, Chair of Buncombe County Commissioners, "Current Events in Buncombe County."
May 19 - Steven Cogburn, Clerk of the Court of Buncombe County, "What does the Clerk of the Court do?"
May 12 - Sharon Barrett, District Court Judge, "Do we need a new Courthouse?"
May 5 - Migs Halpern, Director of the Mankind Project, "Mankind Project - Initiating Boys and Men in Today's World."
Apr 21 - Debra Crouch on the March of Dimes.
Apr 28 - Terry Bellamy, mayor of Asheville, on current events in Asheville.
Apr 14 - Susan Clark, Bank of America, on Identity Theft.
Apr 7 - Brian Huwe, College of Oriental Medical Arts, on Daoist Traditions.
Mar 31st - Club day - introduction of new members.
Mar 24th - Professor Dan Millspaugh, retired UNCA art professor, on the Thomas Wolfe Angel statue in Pack Square.
Mar 17th - Jo Peterson Gibbs, Asheville and WNC Teacher of the Year, on "Students and Technology."
Mar 10th - George Stewart on "Geology of the Appalachians."
Mar 3rd - Kate Matthews, Folkwear, on "Real World Yoga/Meditation."
Feb 24th - Brandi Bowman, Director Governor's Western Residence, on "A Community Treasure."
Feb 17th - Tom Campbell, Director and Sara Thomas, of Presbyterian Home for Children, on "Independent Living Village for HS Graduates."
Feb 10th - Jen Murphy, YMCA, on "Strong Kids Campaign" and "Wellness Program."
Feb 3rd - Jamye Davis, Asst Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC, and Joe Howard (Big Brother) on "Little Moments Big Magic."
Jan 27th - Celeste McCray, of the Federal Communications Commission, on the transition to DTV.
Jan 20th - Julie Vidotto, Education Program Manager of the North Carolina Arboretum, on diverse programs and educational opportunities offered at the Arboretum.
Jan 13th - Steve Samuels, Executive Director, and John Stevens, Chair, of the Blue Ridge Sustainability Institute, on developing sustainability strategies in western North Carolina.
Jan 6th - Burnace Roberts, Kiwanis Club of Black Mountain/Swannaoa, on the Reintroduction of Elk in the Cataloochie Valley.
Dec 30 - TBA
Dec 23 - Christmas music program.
Dec 16 - No meeting (Christmas party Monday evening, December 15th)
Dec 9 - Joe Minicossi of Asheville Design Center on proposed connector across the French broad for I 26
Dec 2 - Erica Jourdan, Recruitment Specialist for Buncombe County DSS, on foster care and other resources for children.
Nov 25 - Laurie Knolls of On Track Financial Education and Counseling (formerly known as the Consumer Credit Counseling Service of WNC).
Nov 18 - Erin Kraus of the Literacy Council of Buncombe County on the Literacy Council program.
Nov 11 - Veterans Day: six Kiwanis veterans shared their military experiences.
Nov 4 - Kacey Cramer and Lisa Wheeler of Horse Sense of the Carolinas spoke. Note: we met at Reed Memorial Baptist Church, 756 Fairview Rd.
Oct 28 - Amanda Meyers of the Mountain Housing Opportunity spoke.
Oct 21 - Bob White, of Pisgah-View Community Peace Garden.
Oct 14 - Anne Ponder, Chancellor UNCA, and Sandra Byrd, Associate Provost of Graduate and Continuing Education at UNCA, on Climatic Sustainability.
Oct 7 - Michael Rich, Director of ABCCM Veteran's Group.
Sep 30 - No meeting (Presidents' Dinner this evening).
Sep 23 - Erika Germer, co-founder of the Key Club at Asheville HS and head of the City of Asheville Youth Leadership Academy, on this program and progress made with community involvement.
Sep 16 - Dawa Hitch, head of Asheville's Weed & Seed program, on the city's youth and development and regeneration of neighborhoods.
Sep 9 - Judge Calvin Hill spoke.
Sep 2 - Anne Ponder, UNCA Chancellor and Alfred Whiteside, UNCA Board of Trustees Chair, on change at UNCA.
Aug 26 - Kelly Webb, Fire and Life Safety Educator for the Asheville Fire Department, on business and home fire safety.
Aug 19 - Kelly Fain, Director of Marketing and Outreach for the French Broad Co-op, discussed organic and conventional foods.
Aug 12 - Sharon Fahrer, Historic Walking Tours in Asheville, discussed the history of downtown Asheville.
Aug 5 - Doug Rostick, a Building Science Associate with Home Energy Partners, discussed “Green” building and home improvements.