Events

Kiwanis welcomes Captain Good to the club

The Kiwanis Club of Aiken recently inducted new member Captain Malaika Good during their member meeting at Park Avenue Oyster Bar and Grill. Captain Good and her husband Michael have been serving the Salvation Army of Aiken since last summer. Together they lead a multifaceted Salvation Army operation including worship ministries, social services, two thrift stores, an emergency shelter and the Red Shied Youth Center. The couple have two daughters. Pictured above Membership Chair, Andrew Green welcomes Captain Good to Kiwanis Club of Aiken.

Shoemaker named Kiwanian of the Year

During a recent installation ceremony for Kiwanis Club of Aiken at Legends Grille, Steve Shoemaker was named Kiwanian of the year for the 2024/2025 term. "With joy and enthusiasm, he spends endless hours supervising, organizing and participating in each event,” said club president, Muriel Gouffray.

Kiwanian honored for 40 years of service

Kiwanian Bob Barnett was recently honored for his dedication and service to the Aiken community. Barnett was active in the Kiwanis Club of Aiken for 40 years including leading the organization in many youth- oriented projects and serving as president for the 1985/1986 term. He was also a club advisor for Silver Bluff High School’s Key Club and served on the Kiwanis of Aiken board of directors.

Barnett is a graduate of Georgia Tech with a degree in Industrial Engineering. His professional career included project management, manufacturing management and professional recruiter. He was a licensed Professional Engineer in Ohio and South Carolina. He is a US Navy veteran and completed 20 years of service in the Naval Reserves, earning the rank of Commander.

Pictured above, Kiwanis of Aiken board member Bill Tyler and president Muriel Gouffray present Bob Barnett with a plaque honoring his decades of service.

Driscoll honored for service
Club member since 2015, Mary Driscoll was honored at our May meeting for her 10 years of service to the Kiwanis Club of Aiken. She also served on the Board and as President during the 2018/2019 term. We congratulate Mary on her career with USC Aiken and wish her happiness in her retirement. Pictured right with Board member Bill Tyler.

Waddell joins Kiwanis of Aiken

The Kiwanis Club of Aiken recently inducted new member Heather Waddell. Waddell is the Executive Director of Aiken's Tri-Development Center and ls community focused. She also serves on the board of Friends of Hopelands Garden and Rye Patch. Pictured above are new member Heather Waddell, Vice President and Membership Chair, Andrew Green and President Muriel Gouffray.

Installation and Induction Banquet, November 14, 2024

Looking forward to 2025

The Kiwanis club of Aiken’s installation banquet was held November 14. The 24/25 new officers are President Muriel Gouffray, Vice President Andrew Green, Secretary Hetal Acharekar and Treasurer Angela Boyette.

Past president, Angela Boyette lead the meeting with comments of appreciation and highlights of the past year’s successes and community service participation. “Our club members completed approximately 4,000 hours of service,” said Boyette.

She also inducted new members Jean-Paul Gouffray, Danny Lack, Steve Shoemaker and Donna Simms.

Membership Committee Chair Andrew Green and Community Service Chair Denise Shoemaker were named "Kiwanians of the Year" for their contributions and dedication.

“We have three main areas to focus on in the coming year,” said President Muriel Gouffray. “We will strengthen our student programs, grow our membership and continue to focus on community service.”