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‘Friendly Duluth’ celebrates 90 years of Kiwanis service

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Tricia Peterson and Cathy Christopherson - Registration

Memorabilia Table

Sue Mills Moriarity (R. Armistead Grady’s Daughter)

We had the honor of hearing beautiful music
by this talented harpist, during our social hour

Tom Vukelich and Darren Danielson

Ray Anderson and Don Lilyquist

One of our East Key Clubbers speaking with
Barb Fisher Lt. Governor Elect, Region 3, Superior Kiwanis Club

Tricia Peterson and Cathy Christopherson - Pretty as can be!

Diane Keeney and Ray Anderson, checking out the past!

Dean Ager and Jock Glendenning

Durbin and Diane Keeney

East High School Key Club with Advisor, Tim Velnor

Cathy Christopherson pinning a corsage on Coralyn Dahl, District Governor, Minn-Dak Kiwanis

Jean Collins looks on... Jean is a former Governor and is now the
chair of the TAG (Together Achieving Growth) team.

New member Jonathon Miller and his wife, Robin talking with Darren Danielson

Blair Gagne and Mavis Hodges

Larry and Diane Lehner

Dave and Marilyn Poirer and George Lah
Dave is Operations Manager for WDIO/WIRT-TV

Our Color Guard for the evening - Troop 13

Happy 90th Birthday Kiwanis Club of Friendly Duluth!

Jacquie and Jim Sebastian sitting with Dean Ager

The food was delicious! The company was great!

This was a beautiful and fun filled event!

The Kitchi Gammi Club did a wonderful job with the entire evening!

Yes, that's Ben Blais behind that card!
Wife Angie to his right and,
Laura Hoglund, President of East Key Club to his left

Darren and Vicki Danielson

Darren Danielson, Master of Ceremonies
Darren, looking so serious before the program started!

Tricia, was a beautiful singer! What a treat!
She sang "God Bless America"

Don Lilyquist, president
Welcoming everyone to the party!

Every table looked so beautiful!

John Beyer, presented our Club with a proclamation from the Mayor of Duluth.
!! Congratulations John!!
On your new position with the city: Deputy Police Chief, John Beyer !!

Delaine Wendling, Duluth Central HS, Key Club President
Laura Hoglund, Duluth East HS, Key Club President
Were awarded for Citizenship of the Year, presented by Don Lilyquist, Club President

Coralyn Dahl, District Governor, District 3, Minn-Dak Kiwanis
takes the podium to give her beautiful speech

Chris Kellett-Sawdey, Lt. Governor, District 3, Minn-Dak Kiwanis
Sue McClernon looks on

Sue Mills Moriarity (R. Armistead Grady’s Daughter)
Gave a beautiful and tear filled speech on her memories of her father and Kiwanis...
Thank you Sue!

I have received many emails telling me they could have
listened to her stories all night, Sue... you're wonderful!

Jim Sebastian awarded by Jean Collins, Past District Governor
Jim was pinned for Kiwanian of the Year
And Legion of Honor Award for joining in 1979  ....28 years

Don Lilyquist (34 years) and Durbin Keeney (34 years),
both pinned for the Legion of Honor Award by
Jean Collins former Governor and
Barb Fisher Lt. Governor Elect, Region 3 and Superior Kiwanis Club

Dick Whiteman receives a Legion of Honor Award, for 35 years!
Presenting his award is Jean Collins, Past District Governor

Legion of Honor Awards were presented to:

George McCall - 1960 .....47 years
Bob Eaton, 1964 ....42 years
Robert Chapman - 1967  ....40 years
Ray Anderson - 1973 .....34 years
Don Lilyquist - 1973  ....34 years 
Durbin Keeney - 1973  ....34 years
Robert Heller - 1974  ....32 years
James Peterson - 1977 ....30 years
Dean Ager - 1977  ....30 years
Jack Sellwood - 1978  ....29 years
James Sebastian - 1979  ....28 years
Dennis Anderson - 1980  ....26 years

George Lah presents to our club, the first newspaper advertisement for our Auction!
George also had other Auction history to share! It was a real treat!

Dave Poirer, Operations Manager for WDIO/WIRT-TV

Dave was awarded a special Appreciation Award from our Club!
For all his hard work with Kiwanis and our Auction over the years!

Carol Snoeyenbos received flowers and a gift from Sue McClernon
for all her hard work for this event!
It was a team effort, we all worked hard, we all had a ton of fun
and everyone enjoyed the evening immensely!

Linda Vukelich, found and restored our original Kiwanis Club of Friendly Duluth banner!
Thank You Linda! It's just beautiful!

East and Central Key Club were awarded certificates from
Kiwanis Club of Friendly Duluth for their Citizenship of the Year Award!

Holding certificates are:
Delaine Wendling, Duluth Central , Key Club President
Laura Hoglund, Duluth East Key Club President

Gretchen LeSavage, Vice President
Jessica Vargason, Treasurer
Samantha Thomas, Publicist
Sara Sandwick,  Secretary
Rachel Loeffer-Kemp, Key Club, Lt. Governor , District 4
Tim Velnor, East Key Club Advisor

Carol, Cathy and Sue - What a team!
Well girls.... Just wait until it's our 100th...!!!