Circle K Wins Awards at 2024 Ohio District Convention
Pictured above from left: Leviticus Justice (Treasurer), Grace Smith (Vice President), Makayla Aiken (President), Destiny Payne, Alaina Collins, and Maggie Siley.
On February 17, 2024, our Circle K International Club at Shawnee State University won three awards at the Governor’s Banquet at the 2024 Ohio District CKI convention. President Makayla Aiken received second place for the Outstanding President Award, and the club was named the Most Improved Club Award for District Involvement. In addition, the club received third place for the Single Service Award.
Circle K Wins Awards at 2022 Ohio District Convention
Circle K International (CKI) at Shawnee State University attended the Ohio District Circle K Convention on March 19-20, 2022, in Columbus, and our club won a number of awards!
SSU CKI won the Single Service Award for collecting 50 coats during its Winter Coat Drive in November 2021. They distributed 32 coats to Shawnee State students in need and gave the remaining coats to the Salvation Army. This award is given to the Circle K Club that, through dedication and unselfish efforts, has produced the best single project or service during the year.
SSU CKI also won 3rd Place in the Silver Division for the Daniel J. Romanello Achievement Award, which recognizes and honors those Circle K clubs that have excelled in all aspects of club operation.
SSU CKI President Jake Alley won the following:
The Lanton Lee Outstanding Presidentaward
Annamarie McGuire Public Relations Award–This award is given to a club officer/chairperson responsible for managing the club’s social media accounts and website, and maintaining uniformed branding for the club to the public. Jake won this award for fulfilling the duties of public relations to the highest capacity.
The Vision Award — This award is given to the Circle K member who best exemplifies the Ohio District’s vision. The vision of Circle K International is dedicated to the realization of humanity’s potential. The member that best exemplifies this position is one that has shown achievement in service, their academic career, and their career goal. The recipient of this award is one that is active in their Ohio Circle K International club, expresses academic achievement, and participates in internships or other job positions related to their field of study and overall career goal.
SSU CKI Advisor Angie Duduit won the Kenneth H. Weeks Outstanding Kiwanian, given to the Kiwanian who has contributed the most growth, achievement, and ideals of Circle K International.
Chad Phipps, SSA Director for Scioto County Developmental Disabilities (SCDD), was a guest speaker for Kiwanis in April. He is pictured below with Kiwanis President Dan DeLotell.
SCDD's origins date back to 1953 when the former Happy Hearts School was established, now known as the Vern Riffe School. HHS moved to the former Washington School Building in 1968.
In 1972, Scioto Residential Services, Inc. (a private company) opened the first local group home residence for adults with mental retardation. That same year, the Scioto County Board of MR/DD helped form Scioto Training and Recreation, Inc. (STAR), a separate not-for-profit business dedicated to providing work for adults with MR/DD in Scioto County.
Today SCDD serves 850 adults and children with developmental disabilities in Scioto County. They took 128 new referalls for services in 2024, and there continues to be a great need for its early intervention program which served 178 individuals last year with assistance such as speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, vision, hearing, nutrition, and the PLAY Project (Play & Langage for Autistic Youngsters).
To qualify for SCDD services, a potential client must be a resident of Scioto County and have a developmental disability that occurred before age 22. The agency also assesses each candidate to determine eligibility, which includes having substantial functional limitations in three of the following life skill areas: mobility, receptive & expressive language, capacity for independent living, self-care, self-direction, learning, and economic self-sufficiency.
School-age services are provided at the Vern Riffe for students ages 5-22 referred by the IEP teams at their local school districts. They work with more than 150 children in the community, some of whom attend Vern Riffe and others who are educated at home. Students may participate in Special Olympics, and the annual Hardwood Heroes basketball game at Shawnee State raises funding for that activity.
When clients reach the age of 14, SCDD begins preparing them for their transition to adulthood by teaching them the skills they will need to survive and thrive as adults, and they provide several adult-aged services for life.
SCDD provides services at no cost to eligible individuals and families. Funding comes from federal, state, and local sources, and Chad noted that 56 percent comes from county property taxpayers through voter-approved tax levies. A proposed tax levy is on the May 6 primary ballot and is a renewal originally passed in 2016 when the agency served 18% fewer people than are served today.
The Green High School Key Club officers attended our March 19 luncheon to update us on their service activities. Pictured below from left to right are Taylor Patten (Junior member), Lexy Gullett (Treasurer), Kiwanis President Dan DeLotell, Bella Fannin (President), and Sydney Little (Secretary). This year, the club has 60 members, and Sara Fannin serves as the club advisor.
Club members have participated in Green Alumni and local events such as the Alumni Association's Fall Festival in October and the Galentine's Purse Bingo to raise money for After Prom. They have also helped clean, sort items, and work shifts for the new Bobcat Boutique. They also hosted and coordinated American Red Cross blood drives in November and April.
The club's signature project is its White Christmas event to help community members and families during the holiday season. They used more than $6,600 in donations to shop and wrap gifts. This included financial support from local businesses as well as nearly $3,000 raised by two seniors from their Senior Initiative projects. The program served 37 Green local students to give them the best Christmas to remember.
This year, the club established the Impact Prevention crew, which sponsored events such as Red Ribbon Week, to highlight drug awareness, and Kindness Week. Two club members also served as camp counselors for a weekend trip to Hocking Hills for fifth and sixth-graders from the local area.
Green Key Club members have performed 770 hours of community service so far this year! Thanks to the club for keeping us updated. ... See MoreSee Less
Scioto County Recorder Gary Jenkins recently spoke to our club. He is pictured below with Kiwanis President Dan DeLotell.
Gary assumed this new role in January 2025, and he said the office's core mission is to protect the investments of our citizens and safeguard our residents' homes and property. His office records deeds to ensure that local assets are protected.
He also promoted a free property fraud alert program that acts as an early warning system if something is suspected of being involved in fraud. This online subscription service monitors your name within the Recorder's office, providing you with early warnings of any suspicious recordings related to your property. While it won’t stop fraud from happening, it gives you the chance to take action before it’s too late. To get started, visit propertyfraudalert.com/OHScioto, enter your personal or business name, and you’ll be notified whenever a document is recorded that matches. Stay informed and protect what’s yours!
“We are a cornerstone of Scioto County's economy,” he said, noting that the office facilitates and maintains the records required for title searchers to perform their searches. The office can also record your cemetery plot deed, and staff are working with local township trustees to record their cemetery plot maps. Veterans are also eligible to receive free veteran ID cards and a free recording of their discharge paperwork.
On March 1, the office launched the Record Preservation Fund, which will be used to digitize property records dating back to the 1700s. This project will be funded by $5 of each recording fee and will "preserve rich history for years to come," he said.
Our club recently received an update from our Circle K International at Shawnee State University. Presenters included Maggie Wiley, President of the Club, and Grace Justice, a four-year member who serves as the Buckeye Trails Lieutenant Governor.
In the fall, the club collects pet food donations for Sierra's Haven and coordinates a coat drive to directly help SSU students, as many of the school's international students cannot afford winter coats. Any extra coats are donated to The Salvation Army.
Grace represented the club this spring at the Ohio District Circle K Convention, where SSU received an award for Best Service Project and another member received a volunteer service award.
Pictured below from left are Advisor Amanda Hedrick, Grace, Kiwanis President Dan DeLotell, and Maggie. ... See MoreSee Less
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Circle K Wins Awards at 2024 Ohio District Convention
Pictured above from left: Leviticus Justice (Treasurer), Grace Smith (Vice President), Makayla Aiken (President), Destiny Payne, Alaina Collins, and Maggie Siley.
On February 17, 2024, our Circle K International Club at Shawnee State University won three awards at the Governor’s Banquet at the 2024 Ohio District CKI convention. President Makayla Aiken received second place for the Outstanding President Award, and the club was named the Most Improved Club Award for District Involvement. In addition, the club received third place for the Single Service Award.
Circle K Wins Awards at 2022 Ohio District Convention
Circle K International (CKI) at Shawnee State University attended the Ohio District Circle K Convention on March 19-20, 2022, in Columbus, and our club won a number of awards!
SSU CKI won the Single Service Award for collecting 50 coats during its Winter Coat Drive in November 2021. They distributed 32 coats to Shawnee State students in need and gave the remaining coats to the Salvation Army. This award is given to the Circle K Club that, through dedication and unselfish efforts, has produced the best single project or service during the year.
SSU CKI also won 3rd Place in the Silver Division for the Daniel J. Romanello Achievement Award, which recognizes and honors those Circle K clubs that have excelled in all aspects of club operation.
SSU CKI President Jake Alley won the following:
SSU CKI Advisor Angie Duduit won the Kenneth H. Weeks Outstanding Kiwanian, given to the Kiwanian who has contributed the most growth, achievement, and ideals of Circle K International.
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Chad Phipps, SSA Director for Scioto County Developmental Disabilities (SCDD), was a guest speaker for Kiwanis in April. He is pictured below with Kiwanis President Dan DeLotell.
SCDD's origins date back to 1953 when the former Happy Hearts School was established, now known as the Vern Riffe School. HHS moved to the former Washington School Building in 1968.
In 1972, Scioto Residential Services, Inc. (a private company) opened the first local group home residence for adults with mental retardation. That same year, the Scioto County Board of MR/DD helped form Scioto Training and Recreation, Inc. (STAR), a separate not-for-profit business dedicated to providing work for adults with
MR/DD in Scioto County.
Today SCDD serves 850 adults and children with developmental disabilities in Scioto County. They took 128 new referalls for services in 2024, and there continues to be a great need for its early intervention program which served 178 individuals last year with assistance such as speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, vision, hearing, nutrition, and the PLAY Project (Play & Langage for Autistic Youngsters).
To qualify for SCDD services, a potential client must be a resident of Scioto County and have a developmental disability that occurred before age 22. The agency also assesses each candidate to determine eligibility, which includes having substantial functional limitations in three of the following life skill areas: mobility, receptive & expressive language, capacity for independent living, self-care, self-direction, learning, and economic self-sufficiency.
School-age services are provided at the Vern Riffe for students ages 5-22 referred by the IEP teams at their local school districts. They work with more than 150 children in the community, some of whom attend Vern Riffe and others who are educated at home. Students may participate in Special Olympics, and the annual Hardwood Heroes basketball game at Shawnee State raises funding for that activity.
When clients reach the age of 14, SCDD begins preparing them for their transition to adulthood by teaching them the skills they will need to survive and thrive as adults, and they provide several adult-aged services for life.
SCDD provides services at no cost to eligible individuals and families. Funding comes from federal, state, and local sources, and Chad noted that 56 percent comes from county property taxpayers through voter-approved tax levies. A proposed tax levy is on the May 6 primary ballot and is a renewal originally passed in 2016 when the agency served 18% fewer people than are served today.
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The Green High School Key Club officers attended our March 19 luncheon to update us on their service activities. Pictured below from left to right are Taylor Patten (Junior member), Lexy Gullett (Treasurer), Kiwanis President Dan DeLotell, Bella Fannin (President), and Sydney Little (Secretary). This year, the club has 60 members, and Sara Fannin serves as the club advisor.
Club members have participated in Green Alumni and local events such as the Alumni Association's Fall Festival in October and the Galentine's Purse Bingo to raise money for After Prom. They have also helped clean, sort items, and work shifts for the new Bobcat Boutique. They also hosted and coordinated American Red Cross blood drives in November and April.
The club's signature project is its White Christmas event to help community members and families during the holiday season. They used more than $6,600 in donations to shop and wrap gifts. This included financial support from local businesses as well as nearly $3,000 raised by two seniors from their Senior Initiative projects. The program served 37 Green local students to give them the best Christmas to remember.
This year, the club established the Impact Prevention crew, which sponsored events such as Red Ribbon Week, to highlight drug awareness, and Kindness Week. Two club members also served as camp counselors for a weekend trip to Hocking Hills for fifth and sixth-graders from the local area.
Green Key Club members have performed 770 hours of community service so far this year! Thanks to the club for keeping us updated. ... See MoreSee Less
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Scioto County Recorder Gary Jenkins recently spoke to our club. He is pictured below with Kiwanis President Dan DeLotell.
Gary assumed this new role in January 2025, and he said the office's core mission is to protect the investments of our citizens and safeguard our residents' homes and property. His office records deeds to ensure that local assets are protected.
He also promoted a free property fraud alert program that acts as an early warning system if something is suspected of being involved in fraud. This online subscription service monitors your name within the Recorder's office, providing you with early warnings of any suspicious recordings related to your property. While it won’t stop fraud from happening, it gives you the chance to take action before it’s too late. To get started, visit propertyfraudalert.com/OHScioto, enter your personal or business name, and you’ll be notified whenever a document is recorded that matches. Stay informed and protect what’s yours!
“We are a cornerstone of Scioto County's economy,” he said, noting that the office facilitates and maintains the records required for title searchers to perform their searches. The office can also record your cemetery plot deed, and staff are working with local township trustees to record their cemetery plot maps. Veterans are also eligible to receive free veteran ID cards and a free recording of their discharge paperwork.
On March 1, the office launched the Record Preservation Fund, which will be used to digitize property records dating back to the 1700s. This project will be funded by $5 of each recording fee and will "preserve rich history for years to come," he said.
For more information, visit the Recorder's website at ohscioto.fidlar.com/OHScioto/AvaWeb/#/search. ... See MoreSee Less
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Our club recently received an update from our Circle K International at Shawnee State University. Presenters included Maggie Wiley, President of the Club, and Grace Justice, a four-year member who serves as the Buckeye Trails Lieutenant Governor.
In the fall, the club collects pet food donations for Sierra's Haven and coordinates a coat drive to directly help SSU students, as many of the school's international students cannot afford winter coats. Any extra coats are donated to The Salvation Army.
Grace represented the club this spring at the Ohio District Circle K Convention, where SSU received an award for Best Service Project and another member received a volunteer service award.
Pictured below from left are Advisor Amanda Hedrick, Grace, Kiwanis President Dan DeLotell, and Maggie. ... See MoreSee Less
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