This page contains brief news summaries printed about our members and our organization during our Oct-Sep year.

July 22, 2010  The Davis Enterprise

July 22, 2010  The Davis Enterprise

Kiwanis clubs put on golf tournament

The Kiwanis Club of Davis and Kiwanis Club of Greater Davis will team up to present the 2010 Kiwanis Benefit Golf Tournament on Saturday, Aug 14, at the Davis Municipal Golf Course.  Proceeds from this tournament will continue to allow the two clubs to make substantial donations to several community organizations that primarily benefit children and senior citizens.  Businesses, groups or individuals interested in participating in the tournament should contact Jerry Hallee at 530-756-4884 or Adrian Bowen at 530-753-8866.  Sponsors and donors will be recognized on the day of the tournament and in The Davis Enterprise following the tournament.

May 28, 2010  The Davis Enterprise

Kiwanis seeks input to improve service

Davis Kiwanis will host a Community Night from 6:30-8:00pm Tuesday, June 15, at the Davis Senior Center, 646 A St.  Kiwanis members are looking for input from community leaders and others so they develop a plan for providing better service.  There will be activities and food for the whole family.  RSVP to daviskiwanismembership@gmail.com or call (530)304-1128 for more details.

May 9, 2010  The Davis Enterprise

Dinner Raffle Support Programs for the Homeless

Feb 10, 2010  The Winters Express &The Davis Enterprise

Chow down on crab with Kiwanis Club. (Pretty much the same text as Jan 28 below).

Jan 28, 2010  The Winters Express

Club plans a crab feed.  The Kiwanis Club of Greater Davis will host its 30th Annual Crab and Pasta Feed at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, at the Veterans' Memorial Center, 203 E. 14th St., in Davis.  Dinner includes all-you-can-eat crab, pasta, salad and bread.  There will be a no-host bar and a silent auction.  Tickets are $40 per person.  For tickets, call George Garden at 756-1332.  To donate raffle prizes, call Adrian Bowen at 753-8866.  Proceeds will benefit various Kiwanis charities.

Jan 10, 2010  The Davis Enterprise

Kettle drive raises about $23,000

More than 200 people rang the bell for the Salvation Army's 2009 Red Kettle Campaign with gifts totaling about $23,000.  A total of 514 hours of ring time were tallied.  Five sites were made available: CVS/Pharmacy, Davis ACE, Davis Farmers' Market, the main Post Office and Nugget Market. Groups that staffed the kettles for a day or more included, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Ward II, the Episcopal Church of St. Martin, Davis ACE, Davis Host Lions, Davis Kiwanis, Davis Lutheran Church, First Baptist Church, Kiwanis Club of Greater Davis, Lutheran Church of the Incarnation, Rotary Club of Davis, St. James Church Women's Guild, Soroptimist International of Davis, Soroptimist International of Greater Davis and the Yolo County Realtors.  The Davis committee, chaired by Toni Smith, will meet in April to allocates these monies to serve the underserved in this area.  We are truly grateful to the thousands of persons who stuffed the kettles, and to the hundreds of smiling ringers who staffed the kettles, which made it possible for generous people to be generous.  Cheers to the City of Davis and to the people who graciously dwell therein.  Co-Chairs: John E. Moren and Dick Berry-Davis.

Oct 9, 2009  The Davis Enterprise

Kiwanis Tourney Supports Charities

The sixth annual Greater Davis Kiwanis Charity Golf Tournament was held at the Davis Municipal Golf Course on Saturday, Sept 26.  There was a 7:30 a.m. shotgun start with four closest-to-the-pin holes plus a marshmallow longest drive hole.  We would like to thank the following sponsors for their generous support: Aggie Barber Shop, George Barden-New York Life, The Bo Tree, Brooks Painting, Cache Creek Golf Course, Leonard Campbell Inc., Carbahal & Co., Castellucci & Associates, Davis Sport Shop, Davis Waste removal, First Northern Bank, Hanlees Toyota, Henley & Co., Raul Herrera-State Farm, Wes Honbo-DDS, Kiwanis Family House Club, Jim Kocsis, Vic Lim, Mountain Valley Golf Course, SpeeDee Oil Change, Dr. John Yen and Zen Toro Restaurant.  Proceeds will be donated to various non-profit agencies serving Yolo County.  Adrian Bowen and Roger Henley.

Aug 23, 2009  The Davis Enterprise

Playground Facelift

(Photo shows) Casey Melrovitz, a volunteer from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, sprays wood preservative on Rainbow City on Saturday morning in Davis' Community Park.  The LDS volunteers teamed up with members of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Davis to spruce up the venerable play structure, built by community members over the course of several days in the spring of 1991.  The volunteers spent the weekend cleaning, sanding and sealing the play structure for the City of Davis Parks and General Services Department.

Aug 23, 2009  The Davis Enterprise

Kiwanis Golf Tourney

The Kiwanis Club of Greater Davis will host its 6th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, Sept 26, at the Davis Municipal Golf Course.  The shotgun start is at 7:30 a.m., and the tournament features four closest-to-the-pin holes, a marshmallow longest drive hole and lots of raffle prizes.  The cost is $75 per player, which includes a cart and lunch.  Proceeds from the fundraiser will be donated to various nonprofit agencies serving Yolo County, including Davis Community Meals, Kiwanis Family House, the Short-Term Emergency Aid Committee, CommuniCare Health Centers and the Elderly Nutrition Program.  In addition to players, Kiwanis members are recruiting tee box sponsors at $75 each, and raffle prize donors.  To sign up, contact Adrian Bowen at 530-753-8866 or email aku123@yahoo.com.

July 3, 2009  The Davis Enterprise

Simulation pioneer donates time

A pioneer in computer simulation, Romeo Favreau helped Hughes Aircraft create air-to-air missiles in the 1950s by determining the equations to plug into analog computers.  He went on to enjoy a long and distinguished career in engineering.  What's Romeo doing now?  Sitting before a trio of computer monitors in Hunt Hall, volunteering his time to help Ted DeJong of the UC Davis department of plant sciences design a computer model of the growth and yield of peach trees.  "What a gift," says DeJong, plant sciences professor and Cooperative Extension specialist.  "I've been working with crop modeling for some 25 years - it's guided the majority of my research in fruit growth and development.  It's really taken off in the last five years since Romeo came on board."  Favreau works on this current project nearly full time for free- but he claims he's the one getting the best end of the deal.  "I have this nice office and I get to work with great people," he says.  "And I get to learn new things."  Curiosity has always fueled Favreau.  He studied physics and engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and served in the Navy during World War II.  In 1948, he joined the team at Hughes Aircraft in Los Angeles designing air-to-air radar-guided missiles.  "We simulated the motion of the missile using analog computers - which were enormous back then, about six feet tall, with huge transformers in the back," Favreau recalls.  "My job was coming up with the equations to make the computers simulate the behavior of our missile."  In the mid-1950s, he was lured away by Electronics Associates in Princeton, N.J., where he became vice president in charge of research and computation centers.  In the 1970s, he returned to California and opened an engineering and consulting firm in San Diego - Sorrento Valley Associates.  He retired in the 1990s.  Two things converged in the late 1990s to lead Favreau to the UCD department of plant sciences: Los Angeles traffic and macadamia nuts.  Favreau has five children - three of who graduated from UCD, met their spouses there and settled in Northern California.  Romeo loved visiting his children and grand-children but the drive from San Diego seemed to get longer over the years.  "Los Angeles traffic," Romeo explains.  So he packed up and moved to Davis.  Favreau wanted to keep his mind active, so he contacted UCD to see if he could volunteer his time.  Engineering or computer sciences might seem the logical fit, but Favreau wanted to work in plant sciences.  "I had an orchard of macadamia trees when I lived in San Diego," Favreau says.  "And I saw how a tree is such a dynamic system.  And I said to myself, "I'd like to get a chance to model a tree."  And he did.  Favreau worked a few years with Professor Shu Genge before finding his way in 2004 to DeJong and his team of students who had been researching modeling fruit tree growth for years.  Now, most days, you can find Favreau in this office in Hunt Hall where he works with Indigo Auzmendi, a visiting graduate student from Lleida, Spain, and David DaSilva, a postdoctoral student from the University of Montpellier, France.  Together, they help DeJong design user-friendly peach tree growth and yield simulation models.  "Here's an example," Favreau says, and with the click of a computer key a peach tree appears on the screen.  With another click, the tree grows taller and fuller, its branches heavy with fruit and leaves.  "The model simulates the integrated effects of temperature, water, nutrients and other environmental stresses," DeJong says from a chair beside Favreau's.  "Modeling helps you see how all the parts work together, which is useful science, from plant physiology to genetic engineering.  And it has very practical outcomes for farmers, as well.  They can quickly and easily see the effects of pruning, thinning, temperature and time of harvest on tree growth and fruit yield.  They can see, "If I prune here, I will get these results." Favreau comes up with the equations to feed into the computer model using data collected from a wide range of department field experiments.  As with all UC Davis plant sciences research, once perfected, the computer models will be distributed openly to researchers and growers alike.  "After we finish with peach, we'll move on to other trees, like almonds and plums," DeJong says.  That's fine with Favreau, who loves stretching his brain during his so-called retirement.  And here's an added perk: His grandson, Kyle Shipley, is studying landscape design at UCD.  "He has classes right downstairs," Favreau says with a smile, before swiveling around to his keyboard and getting back to work.

May 20, 2009  The Davis Enterprise

Ready to serve up a fundraiser

From left, Davis Community Meals Executive Director Bill Pride, board President Janet Lane and volunteer chef Mary Philip prepare for a fundraising dinner for the local nonprofit on Sunday, May 31, at the Odd Fellows Lodge.

May 1, 2009  The Davis Enterprise

Cinco de Mayo Fundraiser Set

The Kiwanis Club of Greater Davis will host its fourth annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration beginning at 5:30pm Friday, May 1, at the Veterans' Memorial Center, 203 E. 14th St.  Proceeds from the event this year will benefit CommuniCare Health Centers, a nonprofit organization that provides primary care medical services to the low income and uninsured population of Yolo County.  The event features folklorico dance troupe Danzantes del Alma, a feast of Mexican food, and music by Mariachi America de Sacramento.  Tickets are $35 each and include dinner and entertainment.  A no-host bar will be available.

Feb 12, 2009  The Winters Express

Davis Kiwanis Club plans annual crab, pasta feed

The Kiwanis Club of Greater Davis will hold its 29th Annual Crab and Pasta Feed on Friday, Feb. 13, at the Veterans Memorial Center in Davis.  The social hour begins at 6 p.m., and dinner will be served at 7 p.m.  The dinner includes all-you-can-eat crab, pasta, salad and bread.  There will be a no-host bar available, as well as raffle prizes and a silent auction.  Tickets are $40 per person.  For tickets, call: George Barden 756-1332.  To donate raffle prizes, call Adrian Bowen, 753-8866.  Proceeds from the event will benefit various Kiwanis charities.

Dec 2, 2008  The Davis Enterprise

Nov 21, 2008  The Davis Enterprise

Mar 30, 2008  The Davis Enterprise

Obituary of our member Roy E. Kanoff, Past President.  Jan 6, 1924 - Mar 21, 2008.  Roy was born in Petaluma, CA.  He died peacefully at home on Friday evening surrounded by his loved ones.  Roy is survived by his wife of 60 years, Edith Kanoff.  His immediate family members include: Wendy and Terry Silverthorne of Camino, Patti and Ralph Sparks of Davis, his four grandchildren, and his brother Charles Kanoff of Fair Oaks.  He also leaves close extended family and friends, too numerous to name.  A memorial service, to celebrate and honor Roy's life, will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at the United Methodist Church of Davis, 1620 Anderson Road.  Roy grew up in Fair Oaks.  In his early years, he excelled at basketball, tennis horseback riding and violin.  He served in the Navy, on the U.S.S. Flint during World War II.  After the war, he attended UC Berkeley, where he met Edith and graduated with a degree in business administration.  Roy worked for Kilpatrick's Bakery for the first 20 years of his business career.  In 1969, Roy and Edith made an important decision to move to Davis with their daughters, where they spent 25 meaningful years as owners of Carousel Stationery.  Roy also taught Dale Carnegie courses for 40 years.  After his retirement, he remained active and continued to share his business expertise by volunteering at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management.  Roy loved his years of involvement in the Davis community.  He served as president of the Chamber of Commerce, president of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Davis, and sat on many boards of directors, including the Downtown Business Association, Yolo Hospice, Davis Community Meals and the Davis Art Center.  Roy enjoyed stream fishing, pheasant hunting, golf, learning Spanish, traveling and flying his plane.  He was so proud of the the fact that at 84, he still had a current pilot's license.  Roy always valued learning new and exciting things, and above all else, he loved his family and friends.  He passed away quietly and peacefully, surrounded by his family who love him and miss him dearly.

Mar 21, 2008  The Davis Enterprise

Pinewood Derby Invitational is Saturday.  Davis Cub Scout Pack 75 will hold its first Pinewood Derby Invitational at 4 p.m. Saturday at Hanlees Ford, 5000 Chiles Road.  The event is both an open house for Pack 75 as well as a fundraiser as many local business have sponsored cars to race.  After Pack 75 Cubs race, the tracks will be open to Scouts from other packs as well as for the "Corporate Challenge" portion of the event.  Open racing will begin around 5 p.m.  When the racing is done, there will be a car show, carnival games for elementary-age children and a bounce house.  The event offers an opportunity for young boys and their parents who are interested in joining local Scouting programs to find out more information and see the fun Scouts have.  The Pinewood Derby was founded in 1953 by Cub master Don Murphy in Manhattan Beach as a fun father-son project that would require the learning of basic woodworking skills as well as practical education on the affects of gravity and friction.  The concept was soon adopted by other Cub Scout Packs and became a favorite, annual tradition each spring.  Cars are constructed from a small block of pinewood, four plastic wheels and four nails that act as axles.  They race down a 36-foot track powered only by gravity and creativity.  The boys love to create both realistic and creative designs.  "Sometimes the most simple cars turn out to be the fastest," says Chris Martin, Pack 75 leader and Pinewood Derby chairman.  Pack 75 has a sibling division where sisters and non-Scout brothers are encouraged to design and build a car of their own.  "It's great to watch the sisters race, and often beat their brothers," Martin said.  "It's a good learning experience for both the girls and the boys.  "Everybody likes to win, but we really empathize the fun spirit, congratulate all boys on their efforts, and emphasize the Cub Scout official motto, "Do you best!"  Yolo County Cub Scouts recently completed the Scouting for Food program as they went door-to-door collecting canned food for the Short-Term Emergency Aid Committee.  Pack 75 is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Davis and is believed to be the oldest Cub Scout pack in Davis.  Many of the leaders were former Cub Scouts themselves.

Jan 31, 2008  The Davis Enterprise

Kiwanis Club plans crab, pasta feed.  The Kiwanis Club of Greater Davis is preparing for its 28th annual all-you-can-eat Crab and Pasta Feed, to be held Friday, Feb 8.  A social hour starts at 6 p.m., with dinner to follow at 7 p.m. at the Veterans' Memorial Center, 203 E. 14th St.  The evening also features a raffle with a host of prizes donated by local merchants, and a silent auction with a variety of items up for bids.  The grand prize for the raffle is a gift from DeLuna Jewelers.  Tickets are $40 per person and may be purchased from any Kiwanis member, or from chairperson Bill Pride at 756-4008.  Some corporate sponsorship opportunities are still available as well.  Proceeds will help support many local charities.  For more information, visit www.daviskiwanis.com

Jan 16, 2008  The Davis Enterprise

The Davis High School Bands would like to thank the businesses and individuals who helped to support the DHS Holiday Rent-A-Band program.  The Rent-A-Band fundraiser has been a fixture of the DHS bands for over 25 years!  People throughout Davis have hired small groups of students to provide holiday entertainment at all sorts of gatherings.  These student groups provide the musical "cheer" and reap financial rewards for their efforts.  Thank you to the Davis Commons Shopping Center, the Downtown Business Association, The Avid Reader, Cal/West Seeds, the Walgreens Distribution Center, Atria Covell Gardens, the Greater Davis Kiwanis Club, and the many individuals who hired student musicians to play at their holiday parties.  The Davis High School musicians were proud to have the opportunity to be visible in the community that is so supportive of them.  Much of the success of the program is due to the quality of the the student leaders.  Thank you to Aviel Haberman, Jonathan Kelly, Ema Miille and Ana Ebrahimi, who did an excellent job of coordinating and directing the quartets this year.  Anyone who is interested in hiring musicians for next year, please look for information about the program at the beginning of November.  Nancy and Lon Hatamiya, Davis High School Rent-A-Band co-chairs.