Noon Kiwanis - Greenville, TX

10/13/2026

Greenville Kiwanis Goes Behind the Scenes with Greenville Fire!

Today, the Kiwanis Club of Greenville took our noon meeting on the road for a special tour of the City of Greenville’s new Fire Administration and Training Facility.

Fire Chief Jeremy Powell showed members how the new facility will serve as a dedicated training center, Emergency Operations Center, and regional resource for firefighters throughout Hunt County and beyond.

From live-fire training and rescue simulations to emergency response technology and displays preserving the history of the Greenville Fire Department, it was an incredible opportunity to see how our local firefighters prepare to serve and protect our community.

A big thank you to Chief Powell and the Greenville Fire Department for hosting us, and to the W. Walworth Harrison Public Library for providing lunch!

10/12/2026

Meeting location change!

Join Greenville Kiwanis on Tuesday, October 13, at noon for an on-site meeting and tour of the Greenville Fire Administration building!

Greenville Fire Administration
6600 Monty Stratton Pkwy
Greenville, TX 75402

The building sits back from the road behind Paris Junior College, near Greenville High School.

Remember to head directly to the fire administration building—we won’t be meeting at the library that day. See you there!

10/08/2026

ICYMI: Last Tuesday’s Greenville Kiwanis meeting featured a special celebration and a fascinating program! 👏

We honored Dr. Bobby Sparks for 35 years of Kiwanis membership, then enjoyed his presentation on the Old Testament tabernacle, featuring his handcrafted model, historical objects, and stories from decades of study and travel.

Thank you, Bobby, for sharing your knowledge and for 35 years of service and friendship!

Catch up with the full meeting recap:
https://www.kiwanisgreenvilletx.com/greenville-kiwanis-honors-dr-bobby-sparks-35-years-of-service-and-explores-the-old-testament-tabernacle/

The Kiwanis Club of Greenville’s October 6 meeting brought together fellowship, recognition, and a fascinating presentation from one of the club’s longtime members. Dr. Bobby L. Sparks received recognition for 35 years of Kiwanis membership before sharing his research on the Old Testament tabern...

10/06/2026

Celebrating 35 years of service! 👏

At today’s Greenville Kiwanis meeting, we honored Dr. Bobby Sparks for 35 years of Kiwanis membership. Bobby also shared a fascinating look at the Old Testament tabernacle through his handcrafted model, historical objects, and stories from decades of study and travel.

Thank you, Bobby, for sharing your knowledge and for your longstanding commitment to our club and community!

Read the full recap:
https://www.kiwanisgreenvilletx.com/greenville-kiwanis-honors-dr-bobby-sparks-35-years-of-service-and-explores-the-old-testament-tabernacle/

10/05/2026

The Kiwanis Club of Greenville recently gathered for our Annual Banquet, celebrating another year of service, welcoming our newly installed officers and club leadership, and looking ahead to the year to come.

Our guest speaker, former Texas Longhorn softball player Kaydee Bennett, shared a powerful message about resilience, identity, and the importance of showing up for young people who may be facing struggles we cannot always see.

It was a great evening of fellowship, encouragement, and a reminder of why we do what we do — serving the children and families of our community.

Read more about the evening and see highlights from our Annual Banquet at https://www.kiwanisgreenvilletx.com/kiwanis-annual-banquet-celebrates-leadership-service-and-resilience/

09/29/2026

Reminder: No Noon Kiwanis meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, September 29th!

Since it’s the 5th Tuesday of the month, we’ll be taking the week off. We look forward to seeing everyone at our next meeting!

09/24/2026

ICYMI: We recently welcomed Kristen Ostertag, Executive Director of Women in Need, to Noon Kiwanis to share more about the incredible work WIN is doing for survivors of domestic violence and abuse throughout our region.

From emergency shelter and legal advocacy to education, crisis support, and community outreach, WIN is making a major impact right here in our area.

Read the full recap here:
https://www.kiwanisgreenvilletx.com/women-in-need-shares-mission-services-and-community-impact-with-greenville-kiwanis/

Women in Need Executive Director Kristen Ostertag shared how WIN provides emergency shelter, legal advocacy, education, and crisis support across Hunt County and the surrounding region.

09/22/2026

🎉 We’ve got a brand-new look!

The Noon Kiwanis Club of Greenville website has been completely redesigned to make it easier than ever to learn about our club, upcoming meetings, community projects, membership, sponsors, and the work we’re doing throughout Greenville and Hunt County.

Take a look around, see what’s new, and learn how you can get involved!

🌐 www.kiwanisgreenvilletx.com

We’re excited about where our club is headed — and we’d love for you to be part of it.

09/22/2026

What a meaningful program at today’s Noon Kiwanis Club of Greenville meeting as we welcomed Kristen Ostertag, Executive Director of Women In Need, Inc, as our guest speaker.

Kristen shared the important work WIN is doing to support survivors of domestic violence and abuse throughout our region.

Women in Need provides help to both women and men, offering emergency shelter, crisis intervention, legal advocacy, education, support groups, and assistance with rebuilding safe, independent lives.

Kristen shared how WIN serves survivors of domestic violence and abuse throughout our region through:

24/7 emergency shelter
Crisis intervention
Legal advocacy
Protective order assistance
Support groups
Teen dating violence prevention
Community education
Emergency housing and relocation assistance
Holiday assistance programs

Last year, WIN provided 13,865 services and more than 3,400 shelter stays.

Thank you, Kristen, for sharing the important work Women in Need is doing in our community.

Read more at https://www.kiwanisgreenvilletx.com/women-in-need-shares-mission-services-and-community-impact-with-greenville-kiwanis/

Women in Need
📞 903-454-4357 (HELP)
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 www.wintexas.org

09/15/2026

What a meaningful meeting today as the Noon Kiwanis Club of Greenville continued a tradition that began in 1988 — honoring the first responders who serve and protect our community every day.

We were proud to recognize this year’s First Responder Award recipients:

🚒 Firefighter Cooper Ruiz — Greenville Fire Department Firefighter of the Year
Recognized for earning six certifications in less than two years and for demonstrating outstanding leadership and commitment to the department.

🚓 Deputy Brandon Nafikov — Hunt County Sheriff’s Office Deputy of the Year
Sheriff Terry Jones commended Deputy Nafikov for his dedication, leadership, and six years of service to Hunt County.

🐕 Officer Alex Belteton & K9 Tango — Greenville Police Department Officer of the Year
Officer Belteton and Tango were recognized for their highway interdiction work, including a seizure valued at more than $600,000.

We also appreciated hearing updates from our local public safety leaders.

Greenville Fire Chief Jeremy Powell shared that the department’s new training facility and administration operations center are now complete and in use. The department is also planning a Citizens Fire Academy for the spring and continues to offer community ride-along opportunities when space allows.

Greenville Police Chief Chris Smith reported major progress in staffing, with 75 authorized positions and only three vacancies. He also shared plans for a new Drone as a First Responder program launching in October, which will allow a rooftop drone to quickly provide aerial assessment across much of the city before officers arrive. Class 44 of the Citizens Police Academy is also now underway.

Hunt County Sheriff Terry Jones spoke about the challenges of protecting nearly 900 square miles with only five patrol deputies per shift while serving a county population approaching 120,000. He also discussed jail capacity, narcotics enforcement efforts with Greenville Police, and the Sheriff’s Office civilian ride-along program.

Thank you to Dan Perkins for hosting today’s awards presentation, to our public safety leaders for joining us, and most importantly, to the men and women who serve Greenville and Hunt County every day.

Congratulations to Cooper Ruiz, Brandon Nafikov, Alex Belteton, and K9 Tango! We are grateful for your service and proud to recognize you. 💙