Dougherty Kiwanis Club resumes in-person meetings

ALBANY — The Kiwanis Club of Dougherty County resumed in-person meetings on Sept. 14, although members can also still attend virtually via Zoom.

The club is now meeting every Monday at 12:30 p.m. at Austin’s Firegrill, 2817 Old Dawson Road. A highlight of the Sept. 21 gathering was a program presentation by Marvin Laster, CEO of Albany Boys & Girls Club, followed by presentation of a $500 donation from Kiwanis of Dougherty to Boys and Girls Clubs of Albany to benefit the organization’s services to the community.

On Sept. 28, the club will meet at 6 p.m. at Austin’s for its annual officer/directors installation banquet. Officers for the 2020-21 year, which starts Oct. 1, are president, Mel Almond; vice president/president-elect, Mike Bertram; immediate past president, Tim Thomas; secretary, Tommy Gay; and treasurer, Bill McDaniel.

Special Photo: David Shivers