76th Officer Installation & Celebration

On Sunday, October 4, 2026 the Kiwanis Club of Middletown celebrated their 76th Annual Officer Installation and the Northern Middlesex YMCA. The club was fortunate to be joined by Immediate Past Division 16 Lt. Governor Rachel Farris, Division 16 Lt. Governor Motque Bowles and New England & Bermuda District of Kiwanis District Governor Karl Uzcategui.

The Club also had the opportunity to welcome its newest member Julie Elak and celebrate some longstanding members as well as the dedication and service of our members.

• Outgoing 2025-2026 Board:
  • Officers
  • Immediate Past President – Candace Crane
  • President – Kevin Elak
  • Vice President – Lori Lodge
  • Treasurer – Chris Conley
  • Secretary – Christopher Holden
• Board of Directors:
  • 1 Year Term – Erin Perks
  • 2 Year Term – Kathy McPherson
  • 3 Year Term – Kristin Holden
• Incoming 2027-2026
• Officers:
  • President – Kevin Elak
  • President Elect – Kristin Holden
  • Vice President – Lori Lodge
  • Co-Treasurer – Julie Elak & Chris Conley
  • Secretary – Kristin Holden
• Board of Directors:
  • 1 Year Term – Candace Crane
  • 2 Year Term – Kathy McPherson
  • 3 Year Term – Christopher Holden
• We also had the opportunity to welcome our newest member Julie Elak and celebrate some longstanding members as well as the dedication and service of our members.
• Legion of Honor:
  • Philip Cacciola – 40 Years
  • Michael DiPiro – 40 Years
  • Jeffery Palmer – Technically 36 Years (missed him last year for 35)
• Legion of Merit:
  • Eugene Nocera – 10 Years
• Perfect Attendance
  • Chris Holden – 18 years
  • Kathy McPherson – 12 years
  • Kristin Holden – 5 years
  • Kevin Elak – 3 years
• Off and Running Award:
  • Rose Persico
  • Sandy Pizzo
• Service and More:
  • Janet Amenta