Events

Arthur “Art” Riley of Westminster, Maryland, USA, was elected president of Kiwanis International and will begin his term on Oct. 1, 2020. He was elected during a Kiwanis International council meeting held in lieu of the annual Kiwanis International Convention. He was first elected to the board of trustees in July 2014.

Art's dedication to Kiwanis began in 1956 during travel with his father to the Kiwanis International Convention in San Francisco, California. That experience gave him an initial view of the Kiwanis world that resulted in his involvement in many Kiwanis activities. Official service in the Kiwanis family began as a member of Key Club and has continued as a member of the Kiwanis Club of Westminster, Maryland, where he has served for 39 years, including many leadership positions. Additionally, he is a member of the Centennial Internet Club and the Kiwanis Club of State Line, Maryland. Art’s leadership has also been demonstrated as a Key Club lieutenant governor and numerous positions within the Capital District, culminating as governor in 2007-2008.

During his tenure on the Kiwanis International Board, Art has served as counselor to 12 Kiwanis districts and traveled to more than 30 districts. Additionally, Art and his wife, Vickie, participated in a site visit to Cambodia for The Eliminate Project, in conjunction with UNICEF. Serving on Board committees has resulted in Art’s passion for recognizing and fulfilling the Kiwanis mission of serving children, strengthening Kiwanis through expanded service and partnership development, improving the Kiwanis image worldwide and expanding international understanding.

Art’s recent Kiwanis duties include service as board chair of Kiwanis Youth Programs, chairing the board committee on Public Relations, Image and Marketing, and serving as a member of the executive committee and board committee on Membership and Education. He has also served as a member of the Kiwanis Children’s Fund Board of Trustees.

Art has received Diamond Level George F. Hixson Fellowship and Diamond Level Walter Zeller Fellowship honors. He and Vickie are Major Gift donors and members of the Founders Circle.

Outside of Kiwanis, Riley has managed pharmacy practices for more than 45 years. His wife, a retired elementary school teacher, is a former president of the Kiwanis Club of Westminster. They have three adult children and three grandchildren. Riley’s extended family is also involved in Kiwanis in a variety of positions. Riley is active in his community, including service as a lay speaker at his church. He has published a book entitled “At the Foot of the Cross.”

Join us for our weekly in person and virtual Siesta Key Kiwanis Club meeting.  Our guest speaker will be Kiwanis International President, Arthur Riley

If you are joining us in person at Gecko's, please come 10 - 15 minutes early to place your order.  The menu is attached to the calendar invite. 

Our Board meeting with be at Gecko's and via Zoom. 

Bert West of Divide, Colorado, USA, was elected to a one-year term as vice president of Kiwanis International at a July special meeting held in lieu of the 2020 Kiwanis International Convention. He was elected as a trustee of Kiwanis International in 2016. Bert will serve as president of Kiwanis in 2022-23.

An active, third-generation member of more than 32 years, Bert is proud to advocate for clubs and members and focuses on promoting growth at all levels of Kiwanis. He is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Ute Pass-Woodland Park, where he has served three terms as club president, two terms as division lieutenant governor and one term as governor of the Rocky Mountain District.

Bert is a Walter Zeller Fellow; Hixson Fellow; and Lusche Fellow. He also is a member of his home club’s Ute Pass Hall of Fame.

Outside of Kiwanis, he has spent his business career in the roofing industry. He sits on the board of directors of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Colorado.

He and his wife, Sandy, have two daughters, both of whom are members of Kiwanis clubs. Bert always has Ace “The Wonder Dog” by his side.

Join us for our weekly in person and virtual Siesta Key Kiwanis Club meeting.  Our guest speaker will be Bert West, KI Vice President. 

If you are joining us in person at Gecko's, please come 10 - 15 minutes early to place your order.  The menu is attached to the calendar invite. 

Prior to joining The CAC, Mr. Karpathy was a nonprofit management and fundraising consultant.  His career included founding and holding the chief executive officer title of operating foundations at the local hospice and Goodwill Industries organizations, as well as at a medical center in New York State.  His professional skills include all aspects of fundraising, with special emphasis on major gifts, charitable estate gifts and capital campaigns.

A graduate of Kenyon College, Mr. Karpathy holds the highest fundraising credential available in his profession, the Advanced Certified Fund Raising Executive (ACFRE) credential, currently held by less than 75 individuals internationally. He has worked as a national fundraising consultant with more than two dozen charities, managing the raising of millions of dollars. Additionally, he has federal and state advocacy experience in healthcare, human services and enabling legislation issues.

In volunteer roles, he has served as president of both the Rotary Club of Sarasota Bay and its foundation. He also served as a local board member, president and national treasurer for the Association of Fundraising Professional sand board member and president of the Pine View School Band.  He has conducted numerous board trainings and senior management level leadership seminars.

A Siesta Key resident since 1981, he is the father of two boys and is a Coast Guard licensed Master Captain, private instrument pilot and scuba diving instructor.

Join us for our weekly in person and virtual Siesta Key Kiwanis Club meeting.  Our guest speaker will be Zoltan Karpathy from the Circus Arts Conservatory

If you are joining us in person at Gecko's, please come 10 - 15 minutes early to place your order.  The menu is attached to the calendar invite. 

Charles “Chuck” Gugliuzza, Homestead, Florida, USA, was elected to a three-year term as trustee of Kiwanis International in July 2017 at the 102nd Annual Kiwanis International Convention in Paris, France.  

Chuck has been a member of the Homestead/South Dade Kiwanis Club for 17 years.  

He is a George F. Hixon Fellow, a Walter Zeller Fellow and is a member of the Tablet of Honor. He is a member of the Kiwanis Children’s Fund Founder’s Circle and has ridden on the Rose Parade Kiwanis Float. He holds The Eliminate Project Centennial Award, The Eliminate Project Recognition Award and along with his wife, Emilia, is a major donor of The Eliminate Project. He also is an Eliminate Project District Advocate and participated in a site visit to Senegal for The Eliminate Project. 

Chuck has served as a distinguished club president and has been Kiwanian of the Year. He has been a distinguished lieutenant governor and governor and holds the Florida District Honorary Lifetime Award.  

He has received the Florida Key Club Key of Honor Award. He has attended 16 district conventions – missing only the 2017 district convention as he was attending the New England & Bermuda District district convention at the same time - and has served as a Formula Team Counselor. He is a Ralph Davis Fellow, Diamond Level, and a Robert W. Thal Lifetime Sustaining Member Fellow. He and his wife, Emilia, also have funded a perpetual US$1,000 annual CKI scholarship.   

Chuck has worked with the Formula & Eye of the Tiger teams to open numerous new clubs.  He continues to sponsor new members each year into Kiwanis, and is a charter member of the Pinecrest / Palmetto Bay Club – and – Centennial EClub that he helped to open.  

Outside of Kiwanis, Chuck is a business owner with interests in accounting and property management. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus and Toastmasters.  He received the Homestead/South Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award, the Homestead City Council Community Service and Kindness Award and is a past board member and director of the Chamber of Commerce. 

He is a graduate of Moravian College and holds an MBA from Seton Hall University.  

With his wife Emilia, he has organized a Holiday Santa Program that provides gifts to more than 10,000 children in South Florida and Colombia. Chuck plays Santa every year and his wife is Mrs. Claus.  He also enjoys reading, travel and of course, community service.