Kiwanis Club of Palo Alto

Last night at the Weekly Meeting on Zoom of the Kiwanis Club of Palo Alto the Club celebrated the Andy Anderson Awards for 2020. Since we were unable to have the student and his or her parents for lunch, in addition to the plaque anda check for the Student’s personal use, (Not intended as a scholarship) we gave them a gift card for $75 to take their parents to lunch. This Award honors the service of Clarence Andy Anderson. Sadly, we lost Andy in 2014 and miss him dearly.... He was an exemplary member of the Kiwanis Club of Palo Alto for 46 years, from 1968 to 2014. Upon retiring, Andy joined the Kiwanis Club of Palo Alto, serving as President in 1973-74 and as Lieutenant Governor in 1976-77. Known as Mr. Kiwanis to many, he served as Club Secretary for 23 years from 1979 until 2002, as well as chairman of the Credentials Committee for the California-Nevada District of Kiwanis International for 12 years. Additionally, Andy was the advisor to the Palo Alto High School Key Club from 1976 to 1986. (A student Community Service Organization that includes leadership training for the students sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Palo Alto) In 1998 the Kiwanis Club of Palo Alto created the Andy Anderson Award to further honor the contributions Andy has made to Kiwanis, to our community and to education. Each year the award is presented to one sophomore boy and one sophomore girl from three local high schools (Palo Alto, Gunn, and Mid-Peninsula). The award is given to students that have shown marked improvement from the third quarter freshman year to the third quarter sophomore year. Improvement can be in academics, attendance, attitude, involvement, or a combination of some or all of these areas. Many times, the award will be the first award the student has ever won and is intended as a validation that their hard work and determination has set them on a better path. The students and their families are invited to join us for lunch and the award presentation. Each student is chosen by the counseling staff of their respective school. Over 100 high school students have received this award to date. In past years Andy was present to hand each recipient their check and so we are again reminded of our loss today. The continuation of this award program is a wonderful way to honor and celebrate an exceptional person. This year’s recipients are: From Mid-Peninsula High School, Nyla Byers and Dwight Garraway From Gunn High School, Monserrat Roldan Cisneros and Axel Adame, and From Palo Alto High School, Leah Landa-Martinez and Blake Chase. KidsNeedKiwanis, #PaloAltoChamberofCommerce, #KiwanisClubofPaloAlto See more

The Kiwanis Club of Palo Alto this week held a Roundtable Meeting on Wednesday evening, November 25, 2020 on Zoom. A Roundtable Meeting is an informal Meeting where Members get together and visit. No official Program is held, and the Club just visits. Sometimes announcements are given out, and once in a rare occasion, an important bit of information is shared. Not this time. The announcements were given and postrd. No Program was given, just good friendships were continued. KidsNeedKiwanis, #PaloAltoChamberofCommerce, #KiwanisClubofPaloAlto

Last Night, November 19, 2020, the Kiwanis Club of Palo Alto had it Annual Donnie’s night. Organizations that receive some financial support from the Club are acknowledged and receive notification that a check will be mailed to them (Without Shelter in Place, would have been given to them) shortly from the Club. This year 29 Not for Profit Organizations received notification. KidsNeedKiwanis, #PaloAltoChamberofCommerce, #KiwanisClubofPaloAlto

Dr. Philippe Rey, executive director of Adolescent Counseling Services, is this year's recipient of the ninth Kiwanis Angel Award. The Kiwanis Angel Award, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Palo Alto, honors an individual who has had a significant, positive impact on children and youth and provides a $2,500 contribution to the recipient's organization. It bestowed the award on Rey in a virtual award reception Last night (Nov. 12, 2020) Philippe Rey, executive director of nonpr...ofit Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS), has won the ninth annual Kiwanis Angel Award for his decades of work supporting youth mental health in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. Adolescent Counseling Services, located in Redwood City, provides therapy, specialized support groups and other mental health resources to local youth, parents and schools. (Previously headquartered in Palo Alto, the nonprofit worked with Palo Alto Unified for years but now serves districts in East Palo Alto and Menlo Park and in other area schools. All teens regardless of school can access the nonprofits' services.) The nonprofit also runs an adolescent substance abuse treatment program and Outlet, a longtime LGBTQ+ support program. g addition to the Angle Award, Dr, Rey received special; recognition from thr U. S. Congress, the California State Senate and Assembly, Santa Clara County, and the City of Palo Alto. KidsNeedKiwanis, #PaloAltoChamberofCommerce, #KiwanisClubofPaloAlto See more

The Kiwanis Club of Palo Alto installed a header on the back patio of the All Five Preschool in East Menlo Pard in preparation for hanging exterior curtains later in the year. The curtains will keep out the weather and some cold, and will be able to be opened during nice weather! KidsNeedKiwanis, #PaloAltoChamberofCommerce, #KiwanisClubofPaloAlto

Bert Torres, Club President, called the Club Meeting to Order at The Kiwanis Club of Palo Alto last night (November 5. 2020). The Club heard Economist Steve Levy talk on the Bay Area’s Economy going forward Competitiveness and Shared prosperity. It was very informative and spoke of the Area’s future development and what he expects to occur. After the talk, Club President Torres reminded the Club that this Saturday November 7th, the Club will have volunteers at All Five P...reschool, 1391 Chilco Street, Menlo Park, CA 94025 where the Club will be installing a header on the back patio in preparation for hanging exterior curtains later in the year. IF there are enough volunteers, the Club may also go next door at the Family Connections Preschool and paint an exterior wall white. The President next called on Mark Greenstein to give a pep talk on every one attending the 9th Annual Kiwanis Angel Award next Thursday, November 12, 2020, at 5 PM on Zoom (instead of the regular Club Meeting) honoring Dr. Philippe Rey, Executive Director of the Adolescent Counseling Services with the Award! KidsNeedKiwanis, #PaloAltoChamberofCommerce, #KiwanisClubofPaloAlto See more