- October 10, 2026
Flagler Palm Coast Kiwanis Club held its 49th annual dinner meeting and awards ceremony on Sept. 9 at the Flagler Palm Coast High School Bistro.
Ed Pruitt was installed as president and Stephanie Ellis was installed as vice president for the 2026-27 year. Past president and board Member Mike McElroy was presented with the Kiwanian of the Year award. Ann Babcock, a Kiwanian since 1988, was presented the George F. Hixson Fellowship in recognition of her significant contributions to Kiwanis.
Board member and awards chairman Frank Consentino provided a review of the club's accomplishments in the past year.
Library of My Own provided books to students in Flagler Schools' summer reading program. The club participated in the Back to School Jam. The club recognized 18 high school students in its Senior of the Month programs, providing them with $3,600 in stipends.
The club continued to sponsor youth leadership programs: four K-Kids in elementary schools, two builders clubs in middle schools and a Key Club at Flagler Palm Coast High School.
The club provided $48,000 in scholarships, sponsored a high school boys and girls basketball tournament at Matanzas High School and recognized and honored law enforcement and firefighters. The club also supported the Flagler County Education Foundation and the Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center.
It contributed to Boggy Creek Camp, PAL, Carver Center, STUFF Bus, summer camps, Washington Oaks State Park, Whispering Meadows Ranch, Friends of the Library, Safe Haven Baby Box, Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches and the Family Life Center.
The club donated $1,400 to the Kiwanis International Children’s Fund and $229,000 was budgeted to benefit 49 different programs and community grants.
Flagler Palm Coast Kiwanis ranks in the top 4% of clubs internationally in amount of money provided to its community.
