Latoya Grindley, Gleaner Writer

Last Wednesday evening, the Kiwanis Club of New Kingston extended gratitude and appreciation to several media houses at its weekly meeting at the Hilton Kingston hotel.

The afternoon began as the service club's regular meeting, but there were plans in store for the media personnel who were taken by surprise. Following the announcement by President Claudette Carter, the format of the meeting was altered to provide some refreshing entertainment for the guests. That set the stage for the revelation that the New Kingston club is filled with funny, vibrant and talented women.

Much to the delight of club members and the visitors, they showcased talent ranging from poetry to singing and all was well received with cheers that echoed throughout the meeting room.

Media houses were also given tokens of appreciation.

After all the frolicking and laughing, it was then back to business for the club.

latoya.grindley@gleanerjm.com

A pleased man in the middle, lieutenant governor-designate Leighton McKnight, shares the company of Winsome Levy (left) and Bridgetter Steele at the end of the New Kingston Kiwanis Club meeting and media appreciation function.- Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer

The Gleaner's Latoya Grindley (left) accepts a certificate of appreciation for The Gleaner's support from Joy Crawford.

Caught with wide smiles are (from left) Lieutenant Governor Kay Anderson; president of the New Kingston Kiwanis Club, Claudette Carter; president of North St Andrew Kiwanis club, Rudolph Green; and Gerthlyn Holman, lieutenant district governor.

In post-meeting discussion are Judith Douglas (left), Lieutenant Governor Kay Anderson (centre) and lieutenant governor-designate Leighton McKnight. They are at the Kiwanis Club of New Kingston meeting and media appreciation, last Wednesday.