The Bull-A-Ton: New Officers, New Members, and Plans for the Year Ahead

Monday Noon • Casa Grande, 392 E. Franklin St., Hartwell, GA

The Bull-A-Ton — October 26, 2026

This Week

Jim Vandiver has invited Matt Gibbs, varsity basketball coach for the Hart County boys basketball program. Matt will talk about the upcoming season.

Last Week: New Officers and a New Year

The club swore in new officers and kicked off the 2026–27 year. Seth Baughman completed his year as president and became Immediate Past President. Jerry Cleary has taken over as president and shared goals for the coming year:

• Add a new member each month.

• Create greater awareness of Kiwanis.

• Look for new fundraising opportunities.

• Give more money to the community.

• Develop programs that involve the entire club.

Chuck Williams was sworn in as President Elect, and David McClymont became Vice President. Chuck encouraged members to visit the club website, offer suggestions, and like and share the club's Facebook posts.

Community Events and Member Involvement

The club discussed its Christmas Party in December and participation in the Mayor's Monster Mash on October 28 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Railroad Street. Jerry asked our two newest members, Hector Collado and Randy Kazmer, to lead candy purchasing and booth staffing, with Chuck Williams volunteering to help.

Jerry emphasized the importance of greater involvement and keeping all members informed about club activities. The approved 2026–27 budget was also shared so members can see upcoming fundraising activities, planned expenses, and community donations.

New Officers Sworn In

The officers sworn in were Frank Dunn, Treasurer; Randy Daniels, former Lieutenant Governor of the 7th District; Seth Baughman, Immediate Past President; Jerry Cleary, President; David McClymont, Vice President; and Chuck Williams, President Elect. Steve Farrar, Secretary, was absent.

Welcome, New Members

The club welcomed two new members: Hector Collado and Randy Kazmer. Both received Kiwanis hats and pins and will introduce themselves to the club at a future meeting.

Etcetera

Visit our website at https://www.kiwanishartwell.com/ and the Georgia Kiwanis website at https://www.georgiakiwanis.com/. Bill Chafin brought his son, Will, who is a Third to Bill's Second.

Thought for the Week

“Voting is the heartbeat of democracy; keep it alive.”

Upcoming Programs

Monday, October 26 — Matt Gibbs, Hart County basketball coach Monday, November 2 — Steve Burton Monday, November 9 — Bill Chafin Monday, November 16 — Rick Glasco Monday, November 23 — No meeting for Thanksgiving Monday, November 30 — LTC (ret.) Chris Carter and two cadets, discussing the Hart County JROTC program Monday, December 7 — Mac Glenn Monday, December 14 — No meeting due to the Christmas Party Monday, December 21 — Scott Henry Monday, December 28 — No meeting for Christmas

Officers and Directors

President: Jerry Cleary President Elect: Chuck Williams Vice President: David McClymont Secretary: Steve Farrar Treasurer: Frank Dunn Past President: Seth Baughman Lieutenant Governor: Jennifer Simpson, Athens Governor: Edward Searcy, Thomaston International President: Hope Markes, Hanover, Jamaica

Kiwanis International and Community Service

Kiwanis International works to improve the quality of life for children and families worldwide. The club's call to action for the year ahead is: “This year we are changing the world, one community and one child at a time.”

The Kiwanis Club of Hartwell continues more than 77 years of service to Hartwell and Hart County through scholarships, youth programs, fundraising, community partnerships, and service projects including the Imagination Library, Habitat for Humanity, the Botanical Garden, school reading programs, Monster Mash, Depot Days, and support for local organizations.

Building Community Leadership Every Meeting!