Sep 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
After professional determination of their shoe size, first and second grade children from Volunteers of America, the Boys & Girls Club, and deployed Air Force families, were escorted through Skechers by a Kiwanis of Rolling Hills Estates volunteer to select a pair of school shoes.
The students returned to the patio and enjoyed snacks, dancing and an inspirational presentation to emphasize that the shoes and school supplies were given as a “hand up” to support their success and were not given as a “handout.” They were encouraged to do a task for their families in return for receiving the shoes.
Each child took home their shoes and a backpack containing school and dental supplies along with everyone’s best wishes for their success in the coming year.
Jun 28, 2019 | Programs, Scholarships
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Jun 4, 2019 | Programs, Scholarships
Scholars with Joyce Campbell (right side)
This year’s scholarship luncheon was held at the Los Verdes Golf Course in Rancho Palos Verdes on June 2nd 2019. One hundred and eleven scholars, family, guests, and Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates members attended the event.
This was the twenty first year that the Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates gave out scholarships to deserving high school graduates and continuing students. Thanks to our many sponsors twenty six scholarships were given out.
The Kiwanis luncheon is unique in that it not only honors the students but the parents. The scholarships were awarded to deserving students who have shown special “heart” and performed to the best of their ability in high school. The students came from our local South Bay high schools and included Palos Verdes, Palos Verdes Peninsula, San Pedro, Phineas Banning, Port of Los Angeles, LAUSD Harbor Teacher Prep Academy, and Mary Star.
Joyce Campbell, Kiwanis member and chairman of the scholarship program presided over the event and gave out three special presentation awards in the name of Jacky Glass, a long time sponsor of the program, In Memory of Connie Sherman, a community supporter and wife of Richard Sherman past president of the Kiwanis, and the Cliff Welsh Youth award.
Richard Sherman presented the scholarship awards on behalf of his wife Connie.
The Keynote speaker for event was Ben Carter, past president and board member. Ben emphasized that the goal of the scholarship program, as well as the other Kiwanis programs, was not just to provide funds but to help the next generation become independent productive citizens and the recognition that by receiving these scholarships they take on the obligation to help those that follow.
Dignitaries at the event included Ken Dyda, RPV City Council and past Mayor and Susan Brooks RPV City Council and past Mayor.
Dec 14, 2018 | News, Photos
On December 14th the Kiwanis Club of RHE held their annual Christmas party at the Point Vicente Interpretive Center in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. Twenty one members and guests of the club attended the party including Rancho Palos Verdes council persons and former mayors Susan Brooks and Ken Dyda.
Derek Gage provided the entertainment with a series of games and the introduction of the new officers for this coming year.
Larry Marinovich,,, President
Marty Dodell Secretary
Georgette Perez Organization Treasurer
Herb Stark ,Foundation Treasurer
Directors
Richard Sherman
Ken Dyda
Joanie Keluche
Laurie Younggren
Cheryl Rivers-Moore
Lela Spinuzzi
Thomas Winter (not present)
Joyce Campbell (not present)
Ben Carter (not present)
Dec 2, 2018 | MARATHON, News
The 51st Palos Verdes Half Marathon was held on November 17, 2018 at Pelican Cove in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. The race was sold out at 1,800 registered runners, 1,524 runners crossed the finish line.
Palos Verdes is Southern California’s most scenic half marathon. It has earned a reputation throughout the running community as one of the nation’s most challenging and iconic races and the country’s second-oldest continuously run marathon until it evolved into a Half Marathon.
Runners start and finish at Pelican Cove just above the scenic Terranea Resort. The course follows the roads through residential neighborhoods with million dollar homes and flows along scenic coastal cliffs with views of Catalina Island in the distance.
Proceeds from the race supports the club’s many programs including the Scholarship Program, Project Shoe (school shoes and school supplies) for underprivileged children and the Prosthetic Hand Project (prosthetics for children who have lost their fingers due to birth or disaster).
5K Race Results
| Place |
Name |
Hometown |
Age |
Time |
| 1 |
Benjamin Kelly |
Costa Mesa CA |
27 |
17:28.39 |
| 2 |
Brian Lindensmith |
Los Angeles CA |
37 |
18:31.10 |
| 3 |
Gisele Schaaf |
Lakewood CA |
31 |
19:19.25 |
10K Race Results
| Place |
Name |
Hometown |
Age |
Time |
| 1 |
Saquib Rawda |
Rancho Palos Verdes CA |
15 |
38:20.29 |
| 2 |
Rosstin Safavian |
Rancho Palos Verdes CA |
15 |
38:46.62 |
| 3 |
Adam Lawrence |
Concord CA |
36 |
39:17.39 |
Half Marathon Results
| Place |
Name |
Hometown |
Age |
Time |
| 1 |
Alexander Gorney |
Redondo Beach CA |
30 |
1:18:14.82 |
| 2 |
Victor Hurtado |
Santa Maria CA |
37 |
1:23:02.24 |
| 3 |
Frank Ramos |
Los Angeles CA |
46 |
1:23:02.96 |
