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April2025
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Board Meeting
Board Meeting
April 1, 202510:45 am - 12:00 pm Conference Room
We will meet down the hall in the conference room across from the elevators.
Julie Ann Hamilton is the Regional Director of Business Development for the American Heart Association in Northeast Georgia. She started as a volunteer for the AHA and has been employed with the Association for 12 years.
Julie Ann was born and raised in Gainesville, GA and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Brenau University.
She has 2 sons, ages 20 and 23 and enjoys playing the piano, singing, and reading.
Julie Ann’s claim to fame is she was Zac Brown’s HS Chorus teacher.
Michael Prochaska fell in love with journalism during a Grady College summer program for high school students. His first week enrolled at the University of Georgia, he hiked up Baxter Street to apply for a job at the Red & Black, where he covered features, breaking news and the occasional movie review for more than three years. His senior year at UGA, he interned for the Morgan County Citizen, where he was offered a job as a multi-beat reporter before he graduated. In August 2012, he took a job at The Oconee Enterprise as a reporter and photographer covering local government, crime and human interest. He was promoted to editor of the newspaper and its quarterly magazine in 2016. In 2022, he and his wife, Amanda, were named co-publishers of The Enterprise. They have a 3-year-old daughter, Mary Louise.
Speaker: J Bird w/ BACA (Bikers Against Child Abuse)
Speaker: J Bird w/ BACA (Bikers Against Child Abuse)
April 22, 202512:00 pm - 1:00 pm
B.A.C.A. Mission Statement
Bikers Against Child Abuse, Inc. (B.A.C.A.) exists with the intent to create a safer environment for abused children. We exist as a body of Bikers to empower children to not feel afraid of the world in which they live. We stand ready to lend support to our wounded friends by involving them with an established, united organization. We work in conjunction with local and state officials who are already in place to protect children. We desire to send a clear message to all involved with the abused child that this child is part of our organization, and that we are prepared to lend our physical and emotional support to them by affiliation, and our physical presence. We stand at the ready to shield these children from further abuse. We do not condone the use of violence or physical force in any manner, however, if circumstances arise such that we are the only obstacle preventing a child from further abuse, we stand ready to be that obstacle.
Hooch Chapter Member
Agency Liaison
Chapter Delegate
Speaker: J Bird w/ BACA (Bikers Against Child Abuse)
April 22, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
B.A.C.A. Mission Statement
Bikers Against Child Abuse, Inc. (B.A.C.A.) exists with the intent to create a safer environment for abused children. We exist as a body of Bikers to empower children to not feel afraid of the world in which they live. We stand ready to lend support to our wounded friends by involving them with an established, united organization. We work in conjunction with local and state officials who are already in place to protect children. We desire to send a clear message to all involved with the abused child that this child is part of our organization, and that we are prepared to lend our physical and emotional support to them by affiliation, and our physical presence. We stand at the ready to shield these children from further abuse. We do not condone the use of violence or physical force in any manner, however, if circumstances arise such that we are the only obstacle preventing a child from further abuse, we stand ready to be that obstacle.
Hooch Chapter Member
Agency Liaison
Chapter Delegate
[email protected]
Craig Portwood is a Daytona Beach, FL native. His undergraduate degreein Exercise Science and Kinesiology is from Lipscomb University inNashville, TN. He completed his master’s degree in Health ServicesAdministration from the University of Central Florida. He has over 30years of experience in not-for-profit organizations including secondaryeducation, faith-based organizations, higher education and disabilityservices.He began his professional career at his alma mater, Mainland High School,in Daytona Beach as a nationally certified and state licensed athletictrainer while serving as an educator. He transitioned into ministry in 2003as a youth pastor at a large church in Ormond Beach, FL before moving toNorthridge Christian Church in Milledgeville in 2009 where he served asthe Chief Operating Officer and Teaching Pastor. He then served as theLead Pastor at Pathfinders Christian Church in Milledgeville on an interimbasis. In his work in churches, he developed strong communityrelationships with local organizations, schools, and neighborhood organizations to provideservices to local residents and leaders.In 2018, Craig joined the Georgia Military College team and served as the Associate VicePresident of Alumni & Main Campus Operations as a fundraiser while leading programming andinstitution-wide event management efforts. He is a professional communicator who continues tospeak at community events and was the voice for all major ceremonies at GMC. In 2024, heaccepted the role of Executive Director for esp Athens in Watkinsville. Craig is a Certified FundRaising Executive (CFRE) through CFRE International which is the industry standardcertification for fundraising professionals.Craig and his wife Dana have been married since 1994. They have three adult children, Lindsay(and her husband Griffin), Bailey and Olive.
Club Calendar
Are you interested in learning more about our club? Why not attend a meeting or visit us at one of our monthly after-hours or upcoming community service projects? We’d love to meet you!
April 2025
Board Meeting
April 1, 2025 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Conference Room
We will meet down the hall in the conference room across from the elevators.
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General Meeting
April 1, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
801 Riverhill Dr, Athens, GA 30606, USA
Our general meetings are held in the room to the right of the main lobby.
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Speaker-Julie Ann Hamilton - Anti Vaping Campaign
April 1, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:15 pm
Julie Ann Hamilton is the Regional Director of Business Development for the American Heart Association in Northeast Georgia. She started as a volunteer for the AHA and has been employed with the Association for 12 years.
Julie Ann was born and raised in Gainesville, GA and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Brenau University.
She has 2 sons, ages 20 and 23 and enjoys playing the piano, singing, and reading.
Julie Ann’s claim to fame is she was Zac Brown’s HS Chorus teacher.
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Feed the homeless
April 4, 2025 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
355 Pulaski St, Athens, GA 30601, USA
Enter from the parking lot off W. Hancock. Setup starts at 11:30, Service starts at 12:00 and clean ends by 1:00pm
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Reading at Timothy Road Elementary
April 4, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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General Meeting
April 8, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
801 Riverhill Dr, Athens, GA 30606, USA
Our general meetings are held in the room to the right of the main lobby.
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Speaker-Michael Prochaska Owner/Editor Oconee Enterprise
April 8, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:15 pm
Michael Prochaska fell in love with journalism during a Grady College summer program for high school students. His first week enrolled at the University of Georgia, he hiked up Baxter Street to apply for a job at the Red & Black, where he covered features, breaking news and the occasional movie review for more than three years. His senior year at UGA, he interned for the Morgan County Citizen, where he was offered a job as a multi-beat reporter before he graduated. In August 2012, he took a job at The Oconee Enterprise as a reporter and photographer covering local government, crime and human interest. He was promoted to editor of the newspaper and its quarterly magazine in 2016. In 2022, he and his wife, Amanda, were named co-publishers of The Enterprise. They have a 3-year-old daughter, Mary Louise.
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Kiwanis After Hours
April 8, 2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Amici at The Falls, 8851 Macon Hwy Suite 501, Athens, GA 30606, USA
Monthly Kiwanis Club of Athens after hours meeting downstairs at the bar area.
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General Meeting
April 15, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
801 Riverhill Dr, Athens, GA 30606, USA
Our general meetings are held in the room to the right of the main lobby.
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Speaker: Alison Rosch, ED - Clarke County Mentor Program
April 15, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Speaker: Alison Rosch, ED - Clarke County Mentor Program
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Aktion Club Meeting
April 17, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
795 Newton Bridge Rd, Athens, GA 30607, USA
Meeting held at Hope Haven of Northeast GA.
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Reading at Stroud Elementary
April 18, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
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General Meeting
April 22, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
801 Riverhill Dr, Athens, GA 30606, USA
Our general meetings are held in the room to the right of the main lobby.
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Speaker: J Bird w/ BACA (Bikers Against Child Abuse)
April 22, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
B.A.C.A. Mission Statement
Bikers Against Child Abuse, Inc. (B.A.C.A.) exists with the intent to create a safer environment for abused children. We exist as a body of Bikers to empower children to not feel afraid of the world in which they live. We stand ready to lend support to our wounded friends by involving them with an established, united organization. We work in conjunction with local and state officials who are already in place to protect children. We desire to send a clear message to all involved with the abused child that this child is part of our organization, and that we are prepared to lend our physical and emotional support to them by affiliation, and our physical presence. We stand at the ready to shield these children from further abuse. We do not condone the use of violence or physical force in any manner, however, if circumstances arise such that we are the only obstacle preventing a child from further abuse, we stand ready to be that obstacle.
Hooch Chapter Member
Agency Liaison
Chapter Delegate
[email protected]
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General Meeting
April 29, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
801 Riverhill Dr, Athens, GA 30606, USA
Our general meetings are held in the room to the right of the main lobby.
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General Meeting (Every Tuesday 12pm to 1:00pm)
Wesley Woods of Athens – 801 Riverhill Dr., Athens, GA 30606
After Hours Meeting – (Every 3rd Tuesday 5-7pm)
Amici @ The Falls – 8851 Macon Hwy, Ste 501, Athens, GA 30606
Upcoming events
Board Meeting
General Meeting
Feed the homeless
Reading at Timothy Road Elementary
General Meeting
Kiwanis After Hours
Speaker: Alison Rosch, ED - Clarke County Mentor Program
Aktion Club Meeting
Reading at Stroud Elementary
Speaker: J Bird w/ BACA (Bikers Against Child Abuse)
General Meeting
Reading at Timothy Road Elementary
Board Meeting
General Meeting
Guest Speaker: Craig Portwood, ESP ED
Dr. Carson Visit
Kiwanis After Hours
Aktion Club Meeting
Reading at Stroud Elementary
General Meeting
Guest Speaker: Mary Joyce -ED @ AthFest Educates
General Meeting
Board Meeting
General Meeting
Reading at Timothy Road Elementary
General Meeting
Kiwanis After Hours
General Meeting
Aktion Club Meeting
Reading at Stroud Elementary
General Meeting
Board Meeting
General Meeting
Reading at Timothy Road Elementary
General Meeting
Kiwanis After Hours
General Meeting
Aktion Club Meeting
Reading at Stroud Elementary
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General Meeting
Reading at Timothy Road Elementary
Board Meeting
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General Meeting
Kiwanis After Hours
Reading at Stroud Elementary
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Aktion Club Meeting
General Meeting
Board Meeting
General Meeting
Reading at Timothy Road Elementary
General Meeting
Kiwanis After Hours
General Meeting
Aktion Club Meeting
Reading at Stroud Elementary
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General Meeting
Reading at Timothy Road Elementary
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General Meeting
Kiwanis After Hours
Aktion Club Meeting
Reading at Stroud Elementary
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Board Meeting
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Reading at Timothy Road Elementary
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Kiwanis After Hours
General Meeting
Aktion Club Meeting
Reading at Stroud Elementary
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Board Meeting
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Reading at Timothy Road Elementary
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Kiwanis After Hours
General Meeting
Aktion Club Meeting
Reading at Stroud Elementary
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General Meeting
Reading at Timothy Road Elementary
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Kiwanis After Hours
Aktion Club Meeting
Reading at Stroud Elementary
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Reading at Timothy Road Elementary
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Kiwanis After Hours
General Meeting
Aktion Club Meeting
Reading at Stroud Elementary
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Reading at Timothy Road Elementary
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Kiwanis After Hours
General Meeting
Aktion Club Meeting
Reading at Stroud Elementary
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Reading at Timothy Road Elementary
Board Meeting
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Kiwanis After Hours
Aktion Club Meeting
Reading at Stroud Elementary
General Meeting
General Meeting