Kiwanis of Springfield TN

10/07/2026

Today our club welcomed Lieutenant Governor for Kentucky-Tennessee District 14, Chandler Ladd, to officially induct our club’s new slate of officers and directors for the October 2026 to September 2027 club year.

We also welcomed a new club member, Steven Anderson.

2026-2027 Officers
Mike Fowler, President
JK Graves, Past President
Sharon West, VP & President-elect
Michaela Willbanks, Secretary
Ace Timmermeier, Treasurer

1st Year Directors:
Patty Nelson
Kathi Rennick
Guy Stanley

2nd Year Directors:
Matthew Gallowitz
Jon Graves
Ann Williams

With gratitude for their years of service to our club, we recognize the following outgoing board members:
Robert Fowler, Past-president
Kristi Alary
Aaron Slate
John West
Mike Norton, fill-in Secretary for 2026

09/17/2026

Thank you to everyone - players, sponsors, and volunteers - who made the 2026 "The Denny" Golf Tournament benefitting Kiwanis Club of Springfield a success!

Today was a hot one 🥵 but you still gave it your all and we raised over $10,000 in support of our Kiwanis for Kids Christmas Assistance Program, scholarships for graduating Key Club members, annual nonprofit grants for organizations serving children and youth, and our newly established Community Fund providing critical financial support for families in Robertson County.

Great big thank you to Payne Chevrolet for sponsoring our hole-in-one prizes for all par 3s! While no one walked away with a 2026 Chevy Trax, Wade Werner came VERY CLOSE!

Congratulations to our winners:
⛳️Longest Drive: Logan Dorris
⛳️Closest to the Pin: Braeden Pennington
⛳️1st Place (first flight): Greenbrier Pharmacy Team
⛳️Second Place (first flight): Mike “Pepe” Gallagher Team
⛳️Third Place (first flight): Industrial Staffing Team
⛳️1st Place (second flight): Safari Grille Team

Y’all plan to come play with us again on the third Thursday in September 2027!

06/13/2026

Y’all come on down to the Robertson County Fairgrounds for some delicious wings in support of My Father’s House Mission Robertson County and our club. Special thanks to our club wing cooks Sharon West and David Walker.

Proceeds from this event help support Kiwanis for Kids Christmas Gift Assistance program, bringing Christmas gifts to more than 650 Robertson County children each season.
🎅 🧑‍🎄 🎄 🎁

06/07/2026

Kiwanis golf team playing in the Rotary Club of Springfield

06/04/2026

It was wonderful to hear about the future plans for parks expansion and upcoming FREE, family-friendly events made available through the City of Springfield Parks and Recreation department.

Be sure to check out all of their event listings here: https://www.springfieldtn.gov/Calendar.aspx

Parks and Recreation Director Terry Martin and Recreation Programmer Martha Haley recently spoke with Kiwanis of Springfield TN about upcoming parks and recreation events and programs.

Thank you to Kiwanis for the opportunity to share what's happening in Springfield and connect with community members!

05/19/2026

Great program today by Martha's Song, a nonprofit providing financial assistance for Robertson County residents facing a cancer diagnosis.

Freda and Lisa shared information about the 2026 Seeds of Hope Tour of Gardens, a fundraiser event benefitting Martha's Song. The Seeds of Hope Tour of Gardens will take place on Saturday, June 27, and is a self-guided, ticketed tour - $25 for adults, FREE for kids 12 and under. Visit eight beautiful gardens across Robertson County, and enjoy finding inspiration for your own home garden, exploring community gems you may have never seen up close, and meeting new gardening faces.
Link to purchase a ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seeds-of-hope-tour-of-gardens-tickets-1988438610411

Ahead of the event, Martha's Song is once again "flocking" yards.
Here’s how the flocking works:
🔹A $25 donation flocks a yard with TEN of our bluebirds. A $50 donation flocks a yard with TWENTY of our bluebirds in any Robertson County yard.
🔹Fill out our form found in the link below with the address you’d like to be flocked and the date of your choice, and give your “flockee” a heads up that a surprise is coming soon!
🔹You can make a donation by check, cash, or Venmo to Martha’s Song (info found below).
🔹Bluebirds will remain in flocked yards for 24-48 hours.
🔹Sign up to flock a yard between now and June 18, and know your contribution is making a difference in your community!

https://form.jotform.com/marthassong2005/marthas-song-flocking-2026?utm_id=97758_v0_s03_e231_tv2_tp1_a1demo0fd9vset

05/05/2026

Tonight we had the honor of awarding four scholarships to graduating Key Club members at Springfield and Jo Byrns High Schools. Scholarship recipients have both served in their communities in a variety of ways and were recommended highly by teachers and Key Club sponsors.

2026 Scholarship Recipients:
🎓Maria Bautista, Springfield High School, Volunteer State Community College, Dental Assistant
🎓 Isiss De Leon Perez, Springfield High School, Volunteer State Community College, Nursing
🎓 Vance Cleaver, Springfield High School, Austin Peay State University, Agriculture and Criminal Justice
🎓 Savannah Beaird, Jo Byrns High School, Cumberland University, Nursing, wants to be a NICU nurse

Special thanks to both of the Key Club sponsors: Jenny Wilkerson (SHS) and Christy Owens (JBHS), who have spent years leading and guiding many Key Club members to be local leaders. 💙

05/02/2026

🥞 Come on down to the Robertson County Fair, TN for all you can eat fresh, hot pancakes, sausage and a drink. Now until 11am. The early crews have already come through, see you soon!

Your $10 🎟️ helps us provide scholarships to graduating Key Club members at JBHS and SHS, Christmas for 600+ Robertson families in need, and annual grants to local nonprofits serving youth and families. ❤️

04/21/2026

Shelia Byrd from My Father’s House Mission spoke about their upcoming events.

04/20/2026

Our club will not be the same without our dear friend and longtime member, Gerry.

It’s hard to put into words just how much Gerry meant to our club because he served diligently but quietly for many years. We are eternally grateful for the countless hours he spent in service to our club and this community.

Please keep Gerry’s family in your prayers.

Celebrate the life of Gerald "Gerry" Sand and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.