Press Release:
Members and guests of the Kiwanis Club of West Seattle will be treated to a presentation about the legendary Alki Lighthouse at the noon meeting, Wednesday, Dec. 8. The club meets in the dining room of BE’s Restaurant, 4509 California Ave. S.W. Parking is available in the Free Junction lot across from the rear entrance.

The featured speaker is Rear Admiral Gary Blore, the Coast Guard’s Thirteenth District Commander, and current Coast Guard Ancient Albatross, which identifies him as the longest serving aviator on active duty. His D13 PACNORWEST command includes four states, 4,400 miles of coastline, 600 miles of inland waterways, and a 125 mile international border with Canada.

With over 35 years of commissioned service, Rear Admiral Blore has held numerous positions as both an aviator and officer, including: deployment as an aircraft commander to OPERATION DESERT SHIELD and DESERT STORM, the Chief of Coast Guard Aviation Forces, a Special Assistant to the President for Border and Transportation Security, and the Coast Guard’s former Chief of Acquisition.

The public is welcome to attend, with a reservation. Call the club office at 206-938-8032. Luncheon is $8.
Kiwanis is an organization of men and women dedicated to changing the world one community and one child at a time. The West Seattle club, chartered in 1929, is the second longest standing service club in West Seattle. In addition to an 83-year record of community projects, the club emphasizes programs aimed at the education and development of children. For further information, visit the club’s website at KiwanisWestSeattle.org

The club meets at 7am every 1st and 3rd Wednesday, and Noon every 2nd Wednesday, at Be's Restaurant in the Junction, at 4509 California Ave SW. Park in rear lot and enter the rear door.

For more information, contact Warren Lawless at 206-938-8032 or ewl@westseattle.com