Kiwanis Club of Downey installs new officers

Left to right: Ed Schneeberger (past president), Rose Schneeberger (past president), Lt. Governor Tony Diaz, President Stephen Chu, Cheryl Chu, and Fernando Vasquez (master of ceremonies).

DOWNEY — Stephen Chu was installed for a second consecutive term as president of the Kiwanis Club of Downey on Oct. 7. 

Chu was installed by Kiwanis Division 13 Lt. Gov. Tony Diaz. 

Also installed were President-elect Ed Schneeberger, Vice President Douglas Hall, Treasurer Leslie Jones, Assistant Treasurer Gary Nesbit, Secretary Rose Schneeberger, and Assistant Secretary Sergio Vasquez. 

In addition, the following members will serve on the club’s board of directors: Michelle Anaya, Jose Cervantes, Jason Cierpiszewski, Howard Friedman, and Jesse Padilla. 

The Kiwanis Club of Downey supports community projects such as distributing food for Rancho Los Amigos families in need, Downey’s National Night Out, providing financial support for a local food bank through its Downey Kiwanis Foundation, and its signature project of providing $109,000 in scholarships to our local high school students.  

The club raises money for the projects by holding an opportunity drawing and a Casino Night Gala.  

“Kids need Kiwanis, in our community and in communities around the world,” said  President Chu. “Our club believes in children and wants to provide all kids with an opportunity to thrive, prosper and grow.”

The Kiwanis Club of Downey, DowneyKiwanis.org, welcomes new members who want to serve their community. Information about becoming a member is available by emailing rjimenez@tldlaw.com or edandrose@charter.net, calling (562)-881-9092 or by joining the weekly meeting at 6:30 pm on the first Thursday of the month or at 12 noon on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at Frantone’s Pizza and Spaghetti Villa, 9148 Telegraph Rd, Downey.  Everyone is welcome.