Metter Kiwanis

10/14/2026

10/08/2026

🍀 Candler County 4-H Visits Metter Kiwanis Club! 🍀

We enjoyed welcoming Jaxson Douglas and Elle Carter from Candler County 4-H to our recent Kiwanis meeting!

Jaxson and Elle shared their personal experiences in 4-H and highlighted the many opportunities the program offers young people, from leadership development and public speaking to community service and hands-on learning.

It was great to hear firsthand how 4-H is helping shape the next generation of leaders right here in Candler County!

Thank you, Jaxson and Elle, for taking the time to speak with us and for representing Candler County 4-H so well!

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09/09/2026

Today, the Metter Kiwanis Club had the pleasure of welcoming "Mrs. Cortney King, a 3rd Grade Science and Social Studies teacher at Metter Elementary School", as our guest speaker!

Mrs. Cortney shared with our members about an unforgettable professional learning experience she had this summer through the "Bob and Marion Wilson Teacher Institute". Her journey took her to Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, and the Yorktown Battlefield, where she had the opportunity to step into the places where history happened and experience firsthand how the past can truly come alive!

During her presentation, Mrs. Cortney shared highlights from her journey and how she plans to bring those experiences back to her students at MES. From history and writing to archaeology and hands-on discovery, she shared how what she learned will create new opportunities for students to investigate, ask questions, write, and connect with the past in meaningful ways.

Metter Kiwanis is always proud to hear about the great things happening in our local schools and the educators who are working to create meaningful learning experiences for our children.

Thank you, Mrs. Cortney King, for joining us and sharing your experience with our club. We appreciate all you do for the students of Metter Elementary School and our community! 🧡🖤

Go Tigers! And Go Kiwanis!

09/09/2026

🦅 Georgia Southern Comes to Metter Kiwanis!

The Metter Kiwanis Club was pleased to welcome Ava Edwards, Director of Alumni Relations at Georgia Southern University, as our guest speaker!

Ava shared with our club about Georgia Southern’s "Alumni & Friends Travel Program", which offers exciting opportunities to explore destinations around the world while traveling with fellow Eagles, family, and friends.

One of the best parts of the program is that you "don’t have to be a Georgia Southern graduate to participate". Trips are open to alumni, friends, and children ages 5 and up. Even better, a portion of each booking goes directly toward "student scholarships at Georgia Southern University".

Thank you, Ava, for visiting Metter Kiwanis and telling us about this unique way to travel, connect, and support Georgia Southern students!

💙🦅 Hail Southern!

Learn more about the Alumni & Friends Travel Program here:
https://alumni.georgiasouthern.edu/events-programs/alumni-and-friends-travel-program/

08/25/2026

The Metter Kiwanis Club recently welcomed Gabrielle Ivory, founder of The TSF Foundation | Together Supporting Families, as our guest speaker.

Gabrielle shared with our club how The TSF Foundation is making a difference by supporting families in her community during times of need. Her dedication to helping others and strengthening local families is a great example of what community service is all about.

We appreciate Gabrielle taking the time to visit with us and share the mission and impact of Together Supporting Families. Thank you for all you do to support your community!

Learn more about The TSF Foundation and its work at:
https://togethersupportingfamilies.org/

Pictured are Kiwanian Lisa Rigdon, Guest Debra Standford, Gabrielle Ivory and Kiwanian Tammie Lanier

06/27/2026

Recently hired Candler County Recreation department director Logan McCullough spoke to the Metter Kiwanis Club at their June meeting held at the Metter Banking Company community room. The Club enjoyed a meal catered by Rolly’s Taqueria of Metter. During June and July, the Metter Kiwanis Club will meet only once to allow members time for the summer break. McCullough told the audience about his history in sports and recreation, his career history and his family. He outlined his vision for the recreation department including expanding activities to reach more members of the community as well as improving the overall facilities. He also announced the hiring of his assistant director Reco Coney. McCullough noted that they are busy working through the summer with All-Star teams and preparing for the Fall sports schedule. The next scheduled meeting for Metter Kiwanis Club will be held on July 8, 12:00 at the Metter Bank Community Room. McCullough is shown with Kiwanians (left to right) John Jordan, Sarah Mendoza, McCullough, and Tony Thompson.

05/20/2026

The MHS Robotics team came and spoke on their recent region contest where they took home the 1st place trophy. They are now headed to the Worlds competition that will be held in Canada this summer. Kiwanis was able to provide a $2,000 Scholarship to help pay for travel expenses. Please visit https://www.facebook.com/CandlerCountyRobotics for more information.

05/20/2026

MHS FBLA members were the recent guest speakers at Metter Kiwanis. They spoke on their successful year and their upcoming trip to FBLA nationals that will be held in San Antonio Texas. Pictured are Kiwanian Allen Lanier, FBLA Advisor Brenda Deal, Kiwanian Rashida Taylor, FBLA member Catherine Hill, FBLA member Elle Carter, FBLA member Lilli O'Conner, FBLA member Kyleigh Souls, and FBLA Advisor Shayla Donaldson.

05/06/2026

Today the Metter Kiwanis Club’s guest speaker was Pastor Bo Fulginiti and shared a wonderful message to our mothers and members! It was a great message and we enjoyed sharing lunch with some of our favorite moms , spiritual moms and fellow Kiwanians . Great message Brother Bo may we all do better at being spiritual moms and dads to the upcoming generations!

04/26/2026

Jim Atkinson CEO of PASS was the recent guest speaker at Metter Kiwanis Club.
PASS (Progressive Abilities Support Services) was created to assist individuals with disabilities in reaching a loftier set of vocation goals. Pictured are Kiwanian Lisa Rigdon, Jim Atkinson, Key Club Member Matt King, Kiwanian Allen Lanier and MHS/MCCA Pass Cordinator Daphne Jackson.