WILMINGTON — Wilmington Kiwanis celebrated its 40th Club Anniversary of service to Clinton County Friday at Damon’s restaurant.

Guest speakers were Kiwanis Div. 4 Lt. Gov. Marcia Hudson of Kettering, and Buckeye Girls State Governor Alexis Davis from Blanchester High School.

The history of the club and various club community service projects during the years was presented by Kiwanians Fred Matthews and Mack Fife, who are the charter members and still members of the club.

They stated that the Kiwanis Clubs of Miamisburg, Xenia, Washington Court House and of Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada co-sponsored the club in starting in 1979.

The Wilmington Kiwanis Club is proud of being a part of the rich history of Wilmington and Clinton County by doing its mission: Serving the children of Clinton County, Wilmington and the world.

Wilmington Kiwanis Club members and guests celebrating 40 years of service to the Clinton County community.

https://www.wnewsj.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2019/07/web1_101_0941.jpgWilmington Kiwanis Club members and guests celebrating 40 years of service to the Clinton County community.

From left are Rick Davis; Buckeye Girls State Governor Alexis Davis; and Kiwanian Vermon L. Dillon,

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Kiwanis Div. 4 Lt.Gov Marcia Hudson and Ohio Kiwanis District Chair for Membership Bill Pees giving certificates from the Ohio Kiwanis District to the Wilmington club’s charter members who are still members of the club — Fred Matthews and Mack Fife.

https://www.wnewsj.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2019/07/web1_101_0936.jpgKiwanis Div. 4 Lt.Gov Marcia Hudson and Ohio Kiwanis District Chair for Membership Bill Pees giving certificates from the Ohio Kiwanis District to the Wilmington club’s charter members who are still members of the club — Fred Matthews and Mack Fife.

Wilmington Kiwanis Club President Ann Reno receives a certificate for the club’s 40th anniversary from Div. 4 Lt. Gov. Marcia Hudson from Wilmington’s co-sponsoring club, from Canada Owen Sound, Ontario.

https://www.wnewsj.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2019/07/web1_101_0938.jpgWilmington Kiwanis Club President Ann Reno receives a certificate for the club’s 40th anniversary from Div. 4 Lt. Gov. Marcia Hudson from Wilmington’s co-sponsoring club, from Canada Owen Sound, Ontario.