Our speaker for the 5/7/25 meeting was Melissa Hon the new Deputy City Manager of Decatur. She shared her career journey from Peoria to Bloomington and now Decatur. Highlighted her roles in economic and community development, dealing with crises like the pandemic.
May 14
Our speaker for the 4/14/25 meeting was Crystal Hoadley. She spoke about the Sunshine Teacher Supplies, a free store for teachers located at Hickory Point Mall (in Kirlin’s old place) that offers everything from pencils and laptops to STEM and cleaning supplies.
May 21
Our speaker for the 5/21/25 meeting was Jim Wilkerson founder of Decatur Area Poets will acquaint us with their organization. He discussed youth engagement through the James Millikin Homestead and Decatur Area Poets.
May 28
Our speaker for the 5/28/25 meeting was Arborist Tree MD Kevin Mabry. He spoke about his almost 30 years in the business. Kevin explained when a tree is having problems, cutting it down is not always the answer.
June 4
Our speaker for the 6/4/25 meeting was former Eisenhower teacher and coach, Kevin Hale. He shared his years of experience coaching. Besides the challenges in helping students learn and work together, Mr. Hale overcame personal health challenges.
June 10
Jackie Evans, Golden K Scholarship Chair presented two of the Golden K Scholarship Recipients: Elizabeth Cornett & Brooklyn Kondritz Congratulations!
June 18
Our speaker for the 6/18/25 meeting was Christina Shields, Director of Memory Keepers Chorus. She spoke about how music helps people with dementia and on the Memory Keepers Chorus, a choral group for people with dementia and their families. The chorus was founded in 2023 to support people with dementia & their families through music.
June 25
Our speaker for the 6/25/25 meeting was Jean Dubree, Director of Child First Center. She spoke about the services that are provided for sexually abused children, including forensic interviews, advocacy, crisis counseling and court support.
July 2
Our speaker for the 7/2/25 meeting was Britney Harris, CEO, Boys & Girls Club of Decatur. Ken Kreckman accompanied Britney to help with the presentation. She spoke about her Boys and Girls Club experiences and what is happening now and in the future for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Decatur.
July 9
Our speaker for the 7/9/25 meeting was Father Chris Commerford, pastor of St. James and Patrick Parish in Decatur. He has served as Catholic chaplain for St. Louis Cardinals, celebrating Mass for team and organization since 2009 and spoke about his experiences.
July 16
Our speaker for the 7/16/25 meeting was Andrea Evey, Residential Outreach Manager Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program (IPHA), She gave an overview of how we can all save on energy and electrification through energy efficiency.
July 23
Our speaker for the 7/23/25 meeting was Angie Williams, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Director. She spoke about RSVP: Retired Senior Volunteer Program, the volunteers activities as well as other Dove programs.
Golden K Weekly Speakers
May 7
Our speaker for the 5/7/25 meeting was Melissa Hon the new Deputy City Manager of Decatur. She shared her career journey from Peoria to Bloomington and now Decatur.
Highlighted her roles in economic and community development, dealing with crises like the
pandemic.
May 14
Our speaker for the 4/14/25 meeting was Crystal Hoadley. She spoke about the Sunshine Teacher Supplies, a free store for teachers located at Hickory Point Mall (in Kirlin’s old place) that offers everything from pencils and laptops to STEM and cleaning supplies.
May 21
Our speaker for the 5/21/25 meeting was Jim Wilkerson founder of Decatur Area Poets will acquaint us with their organization. He discussed youth engagement through the James Millikin
Homestead and Decatur Area Poets.
May 28
Our speaker for the 5/28/25 meeting was Arborist Tree MD Kevin Mabry. He spoke about his almost 30 years in the business. Kevin explained when a tree is having problems, cutting it down is not always the answer.
June 4
Our speaker for the 6/4/25 meeting was former Eisenhower teacher and coach, Kevin Hale. He shared his years of experience coaching. Besides the challenges in helping students learn and work together, Mr. Hale overcame personal health challenges.
June 10
Jackie Evans, Golden K Scholarship Chair presented two of the Golden K Scholarship Recipients: Elizabeth Cornett & Brooklyn Kondritz
Congratulations!
June 18
Our speaker for the 6/18/25 meeting was Christina Shields, Director of Memory Keepers Chorus. She spoke about how music helps people with dementia and on the Memory Keepers Chorus, a choral group for people with dementia and their families. The chorus was founded in 2023 to support people with dementia & their families through music.
June 25
Our speaker for the 6/25/25 meeting was Jean Dubree, Director of Child First Center. She spoke about the services that are provided for sexually abused children, including forensic interviews, advocacy, crisis counseling and court support.
July 2
Our speaker for the 7/2/25 meeting was Britney Harris, CEO, Boys & Girls Club of Decatur. Ken Kreckman accompanied Britney to help with the presentation. She spoke about her Boys and Girls Club experiences and what is happening now and in the future for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Decatur.
July 9
Our speaker for the 7/9/25 meeting was Father Chris Commerford, pastor of St. James and Patrick Parish in Decatur. He has served as Catholic chaplain for St. Louis Cardinals, celebrating Mass for team and organization since 2009 and spoke about his experiences.
July 16
Our speaker for the 7/16/25 meeting was Andrea Evey, Residential Outreach Manager Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program (IPHA), She gave an overview of how we can all save on energy and electrification through energy efficiency.
July 23
Our speaker for the 7/23/25 meeting was Angie Williams, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Director. She spoke about RSVP: Retired Senior Volunteer Program, the volunteers activities as well as other Dove programs.