Kiwanis International Foundation

George F. Hixson Fellowship

The Hixson Fellowship was established by the International Foundation in 1983 in honor of George F. Hixson, the first president of Kiwanis International, and to build the endowment fund of the International Foundation.

The Worldwide Service project was adopted by Kiwanis with the goal of virtually eliminating iodine deficiency disorders, the world’s leading cause of preventable mental retardation in children.  Each contribution of $1000.00 in the recipients name will touch the lives of 20,000 children.

Kiwanis International, known for serving the world’s children, has made a commitment to the children of the world to virtually eliminate this scourge from the face of the earth.

The Kiwanis Club of Bensalem has made a contribution of $1000.00 in the name of the following recipients:

       Earl L. Wolf

       Fred Harran

       Robert Young

       W. Michael Smith

       Roberta Phillips

       Elizabeth Shaefer

       Michele Vigilante

       Judy Loftus

       Dave McCracken

       John Woods

       Donna Patti

       Karl Mascia

LT. Karl Mascia

2009 Hixson Fellowship Recipient

Presented on behalf of the Kiwanis Club of Bensalem by Earl L. Wolf,   Foundation President

The George F. Hixson Fellowship is one of Kiwanis International Foundation’s highest honors.  Membership is given to individuals who demonstrate strong Kiwanis support and service to the community with a contribution of a $1000 in their name to the International Kiwanis Foundation.

We are pleased to add to the Hixson Fellowship a charter member of the Bensalem Kiwanis club and a distinguish member of the Bensalem Police department,  He has demonstrated outstanding support for the children of Bensalem not only with Kiwanis activities but also through his involvement in many community programs.  A few of his activities include:

Kiwanis

Chairs the annual Warm-A-Kid project, active with  Student of the Month,  Co-chairs annual Educator & Service to Education awards, computerized the Fly Old Glory program our signature project, Served on the Imagination Land committee, Board member for 11 years, and VP of the Bensalem Kiwanis Foundation.

Community

Runs the annual St. Ephraim’s carnival, Dare officer @ Shafer & Cornwells, chairs annual Christmas Baskets which now exceeds 250+ , Breakfast w/ Santa, Heads the Bensalem Swat Team, Worked closely w/ all Bensalem schools to prepare crisis plans, has served 20+ years with Bensalem’s finest.   And topping everything He and his bride Mary have 3 children.