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Kiwanis Club Continues to Grow
After One Year in the Short North

by Margaret Marten
November/December 2019 Issue

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Charlotte Kubat-Vishak and Anthony Lagani, recognized leaders [Facebook]

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Kiwanis Short North, one of the newest clubs of Kiwanis International, held a President’s Party at Harvey & Ed’s Delicatessen on September 25 after one year in operation. Anthony Lagani, who has served as president of the Short North Kiwanis for the past year, was honored, and Charlotte Kubat-Vishak was installed as the new president.

As the founding president, Lagani’s leadership was critical in establishing the new club. “Working so closely with the community and the people that make the Short North so special really reinforced why I love and support the Short North and its local businesses,” he said. “I can’t thank the club members enough for embracing me as their president and helping me every step of the way to work out the kinks that come with starting a new Kiwanis club.”

The group also welcomed two new club members, Andrew Marvin and Sam White, bringing the club membership to 14. Vice President James McShane, Secretary Jim Cowardin, and Treasurer Betty Kubat we’re installed for the next year as were board members Gregg Goldenbagen, Travis Samson, and Brian Weibel.

Kiwanis is a service organization that empowers members to pursue creative ways to serve the needs of children, such as fighting hunger and improving literacy. Every local club in the Kiwanis organization sets its own goals, based on what is needed in the community.

“We’ve been speaking with the Hubbard School and look forward to serving them in the future,” said Kiwanis member Mary Beth Cowardin. “We would really like to continue to grow membership so we can take on new projects. Our club now meets twice a month, every other Wednesday at 7 p.m. We either meet at the house in Goodale Park or a Short North establishment.”

To learn more about the Kiwanis or attend one of their meetings, email kiwanisshortnorth@gmail.com or follow the club on Facebook for updates.

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