EVENT PHOTOS
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Cocoa Beach 2024 Turkey Trot 5k
The Cocoa Beach Turkey Trot 5k and Cocoa Beach Art Show are long-running traditions in downtown Cocoa Beach on Thanksgiving weekend.
Proceeds from the Turkey Trot 5k support the cross country and track teams at Cocoa Beach High School, Key Club and Builders Club, and Kiwanis Foundation scholarships for CBHS seniors.
Proceeds from the Turkey Trot 5k support the cross country and track teams at Cocoa Beach High School, Key Club and Builders Club, and Kiwanis Foundation scholarships for CBHS seniors.
(L-R) Bill Mcara, Morakot Chaiyahanij, Marlene White, Dean Haynes, Connie Stine
(L-R) Morakot Chaiyahanij, Connie Stine
Cocoa Beach Jr./ Sr. High School Principal Tim Powers and Athletic Director Ted Kimmey have turned to one of their own to take over the Minutemen baseball program in Brian Johnson.
Coach Johnson has been a part of the baseball program since 2021 and was the JV Coach the last two seasons but as coach Kimmey said, “Brian bleeds navy and red.” Johnson takes over for head Brendan Winn who will remain on staff as an assistant. Winn’s teams won 26 games in three seasons and a district championship in 2023. T
They also advanced to FHSAA state tournament that year. Coach Johnson has played the game of baseball at every level. A 2009 graduate of Cocoa Beach, Johnson was a five-year letterman for the Minutemen.
We are grateful Coach Johnson was a guest speaker at our November 14th meeting.
Coach Johnson has been a part of the baseball program since 2021 and was the JV Coach the last two seasons but as coach Kimmey said, “Brian bleeds navy and red.” Johnson takes over for head Brendan Winn who will remain on staff as an assistant. Winn’s teams won 26 games in three seasons and a district championship in 2023. T
They also advanced to FHSAA state tournament that year. Coach Johnson has played the game of baseball at every level. A 2009 graduate of Cocoa Beach, Johnson was a five-year letterman for the Minutemen.
We are grateful Coach Johnson was a guest speaker at our November 14th meeting.
(L-R) Linda Bunting, President, Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach, Marlene White, Coach Brian Johnson, Morakot Chaiyahanij, Past President
Meeting on Halloween
Guest Speaker Kenne Wells, Executive Director, Cocoa Beach Mainstreet
Guest Speaker Kenne Wells, Executive Director, Cocoa Beach Mainstreet
(L-R) Linda Bunting, President, Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach, Morakot Chaiyahanij, Past President, Kenne Wells, Pamela Durkin, Stacie Braxton
Our Thursday, October 24th meeting featured guest speakers from
Green Gables at Historic Riverview Village, Inc.
Green Gables at Historic Riverview Village, Inc.
(L-R) Morakot Chaiyahanij, Annette Cary, Marie Prescott, Marlene White, Linda Bunting our new Kiwanis President and our two guess speakers Edwina Szelag and Sue Fallon.
To learn more about Green Gables, visit their website at https://greengables.org/home
Club Meeting on September 12th with special guest speaker
David Brubaker from the Sharing Center of Central Brevard
David Brubaker from the Sharing Center of Central Brevard
(L-R) Ally Kabboord; Morakot Chaiyahanij: David Brubaker -guest speaker; David Kabboord; Stacie; Brent Kabboord
A special tribute video. There is no sound.
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We‘re so THANKFUL for each and every one of you who helped make the 2024 Masquerade Ball a success!
In the days ahead we’ll be sharing photos, event highlights, and special thanks to our Team of volunteers, sponsors, and community partners. But for now, we just want to express our gratitude for a wonderful weekend!
Below are a few links to photos taken at this event:
Facebook Page
Link: https://www.facebook.com/KiwanisofCocoaBeach
Professional Masquerade Ball photos from Brion Price Photography
Link: https://brionprice.smugmug.com/All-Chamber-Events/All-Kiwanis-Gala-Hilton-9-7-24/Kiwanis-Gala-Hilton-9-7-24/Best-Kiwanis-Gala-Hilton-9-7-24
Masquerade Ball Photo Booth pictures from Space Coast Weddings
Link: https://boothpics.com/LIUD/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFOmpVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHQF5WlQfdqb632XF96H74g6x_yrxFe-J2Hb3CSG-Pf8_KB2hcuE-1Q2vNw_aem_jmk9jZuMrGCaxEBuIJxg0w
In the days ahead we’ll be sharing photos, event highlights, and special thanks to our Team of volunteers, sponsors, and community partners. But for now, we just want to express our gratitude for a wonderful weekend!
Below are a few links to photos taken at this event:
Facebook Page
Link: https://www.facebook.com/KiwanisofCocoaBeach
Professional Masquerade Ball photos from Brion Price Photography
Link: https://brionprice.smugmug.com/All-Chamber-Events/All-Kiwanis-Gala-Hilton-9-7-24/Kiwanis-Gala-Hilton-9-7-24/Best-Kiwanis-Gala-Hilton-9-7-24
Masquerade Ball Photo Booth pictures from Space Coast Weddings
Link: https://boothpics.com/LIUD/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFOmpVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHQF5WlQfdqb632XF96H74g6x_yrxFe-J2Hb3CSG-Pf8_KB2hcuE-1Q2vNw_aem_jmk9jZuMrGCaxEBuIJxg0w
The Fantastic Pirates wrap up another successful round of raids
Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach Pirates returned the Minuteman Flag to the football team at the game last night with a chest full of money. They were spotted setting sail and threaten never to return again.
For those of you who know, this is the fifth and final year, and this cause was started due to Covid preventing our civic organization from holding the normal events we do. We greatly thank all businesses that supported this effort. Final numbers are still being counted, but we believe that over $27,000 was raised for scholarships, athletic support, and children in need over these five summers.
There was one business that donated and supported this event every year, and was never mentioned. Can you guess which one? Aargh! Yup, Armstrong Chiropractic - we remain a proud CBHS Minuteman, and honored to have received this award, placing my name on the front wall in 2009.
Helping youth is the mission of Kiwanis, and we welcome you to be our guest at our next meeting, Thursday, noon at Azteca II at The Resort On Cocoa Beach.
If CBHS Alumni or community member are so moved to assist this effort, we welcome your tax deductible check to Cocoa Beach Kiwanis foundation. PO Box 320095, Cocoa Beach Fl, 32932-0095. Please mark it for, “pirate bounty“, and we will devote it to this effort.
Enjoy the pictures from last night where certificates of donation were given to representatives of each team that came with us this year. We ask their representative come to our next meeting for their check.
Thank you all!
For those of you who know, this is the fifth and final year, and this cause was started due to Covid preventing our civic organization from holding the normal events we do. We greatly thank all businesses that supported this effort. Final numbers are still being counted, but we believe that over $27,000 was raised for scholarships, athletic support, and children in need over these five summers.
There was one business that donated and supported this event every year, and was never mentioned. Can you guess which one? Aargh! Yup, Armstrong Chiropractic - we remain a proud CBHS Minuteman, and honored to have received this award, placing my name on the front wall in 2009.
Helping youth is the mission of Kiwanis, and we welcome you to be our guest at our next meeting, Thursday, noon at Azteca II at The Resort On Cocoa Beach.
If CBHS Alumni or community member are so moved to assist this effort, we welcome your tax deductible check to Cocoa Beach Kiwanis foundation. PO Box 320095, Cocoa Beach Fl, 32932-0095. Please mark it for, “pirate bounty“, and we will devote it to this effort.
Enjoy the pictures from last night where certificates of donation were given to representatives of each team that came with us this year. We ask their representative come to our next meeting for their check.
Thank you all!
Meeting 08/22/2024
Special Guests Mike Haridopolus and Dr. Stephanie Haridopolus
Special Guests Mike Haridopolus and Dr. Stephanie Haridopolus
Friday Fest - downtown Cocoa Beach
Thank you Morakot, Connie, Marlene, Bill!
What a lively crew!
Club meeting 08/15/2024
Club meeting 08/15/2024
(L-R) Marie Prescott, Bill Mcara, Morakot Chaiyahanij, Michelle Mulak, Hugh Halsey
As threatened, the Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach Pirates have struck again! They have absconded with the prestigious Cocoa Beach High School Minuteman flag and holding it ransom. Any business who wish to donate to assist in scholarships and athletic support shall be plundered this month.
This week we had members from the Cocoa Beach high school football team, swim team and cheerleaders join in with the pirate plundering throughout the island. They two are in search of part of the bounty to meet some of the needs they have with their athletics.
The Island Time Bar and Grill on HWY 520 has again given great bounty! As you see here, the Pirates are presenting prestigious Certificates of Appreciation to the businesses who do. Continuing the tradition for the fifth year, Island Time has stepped up like the cool kids they are. This pirate ship will cruise soon we hear. We greatly thank you.
Come enjoy some of the greatest sandwiches, seafood meals, PBR Seafood boils, great drinks, food and service in a Florida atmosphere, with waterfront view. You can come by both land and Sea, with boat docking available.
Aarrrghh! Tell them, “ The pirate sent ya!”
Speaking of cool, should you ever need any air conditioner servicing please consider contacting Kabran Air Conditioning & Heating, LLC. in downtown Cocoa Beach. Thank you to Sue and the entire Kabran crew working hard to keep pirates cool and supporting a ransom donation for scholarships and athletic support.
Beauty & the Barber Salon is locally owned and operated, they offer a full range of services for men and women. Please visit their website and see the cuts and colors they offer. They are highly skilled professionals! Located next to Dollar General, they are open Tues-Sat. 10-5. Call or stop by to make an appointment with Kelly or Dwan today! 321 775-3131.
This week we had members from the Cocoa Beach high school football team, swim team and cheerleaders join in with the pirate plundering throughout the island. They two are in search of part of the bounty to meet some of the needs they have with their athletics.
The Island Time Bar and Grill on HWY 520 has again given great bounty! As you see here, the Pirates are presenting prestigious Certificates of Appreciation to the businesses who do. Continuing the tradition for the fifth year, Island Time has stepped up like the cool kids they are. This pirate ship will cruise soon we hear. We greatly thank you.
Come enjoy some of the greatest sandwiches, seafood meals, PBR Seafood boils, great drinks, food and service in a Florida atmosphere, with waterfront view. You can come by both land and Sea, with boat docking available.
Aarrrghh! Tell them, “ The pirate sent ya!”
Speaking of cool, should you ever need any air conditioner servicing please consider contacting Kabran Air Conditioning & Heating, LLC. in downtown Cocoa Beach. Thank you to Sue and the entire Kabran crew working hard to keep pirates cool and supporting a ransom donation for scholarships and athletic support.
Beauty & the Barber Salon is locally owned and operated, they offer a full range of services for men and women. Please visit their website and see the cuts and colors they offer. They are highly skilled professionals! Located next to Dollar General, they are open Tues-Sat. 10-5. Call or stop by to make an appointment with Kelly or Dwan today! 321 775-3131.
The Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach Pirates have been plundering businesses Friday afternoon for two months now looking for ransom for the extremely valuable Minuteman flag! Businesses throughout the city have stepped up again to assist with scholarships, sports support and children’s needs. Thank you!
The Cocoa Beach high school JROTC Raiders understand what the Pirates are doing, and joined in. Did you know they have won national recognition? The JROTC program has hundreds of students in it, and of that group you may try out for Raiders. These young men and women are tough, and would make great Pirates!
Pirates proceeded to Ace Hardware Cape Canaveral for more Cocoa Beach high school flag Ransom. This business has supported the Pirates for the past five years! Major plundering began!
The Raiders team quickly saw the many colors of paint they offer, and all sorts of beautiful things for the walls, and garden in their outdoor shopping area. The Pirates went to Hardware, searching for the stainless steel hardware needed for the ship. It was amazing to see all the store has to offer, including automotive and marine materials.
An incredible selection of lightbulbs, electrical and plumbing supplies, paints, sealants, tarps, tape, and sandpaper are all found within just a few convenient isles with knowledgeable staff, eager to assist. Right here on the island you can find most everything you need for the home improvement, repair or creation. Tell them the Pirates sent you!
Pirates wreaked havoc on the Florida Lifestyle Realty beautiful office in Cape Canaveral. An extreme thank you to Jonathan Williams and crew for your incredible donation— way above the demanded $100! Here we see the Raiders and Cocoa Beach Kiwanis Pirates plundering this location ready to serve your real estate needs. Commercial, private property, land and property management is their forte, and they’re ready to serve you in this beautiful office. This extensive staff is eager to assist you in finding what you need in residential or commercial, owning or renting.
Will the Pirates find enough ransom? Will the high school flag be returned or set sale forever? Stay tuned, like and share, and if you visit any of these businesses, please let them know, “The Pirates sent me “!
The Cocoa Beach high school JROTC Raiders understand what the Pirates are doing, and joined in. Did you know they have won national recognition? The JROTC program has hundreds of students in it, and of that group you may try out for Raiders. These young men and women are tough, and would make great Pirates!
Pirates proceeded to Ace Hardware Cape Canaveral for more Cocoa Beach high school flag Ransom. This business has supported the Pirates for the past five years! Major plundering began!
The Raiders team quickly saw the many colors of paint they offer, and all sorts of beautiful things for the walls, and garden in their outdoor shopping area. The Pirates went to Hardware, searching for the stainless steel hardware needed for the ship. It was amazing to see all the store has to offer, including automotive and marine materials.
An incredible selection of lightbulbs, electrical and plumbing supplies, paints, sealants, tarps, tape, and sandpaper are all found within just a few convenient isles with knowledgeable staff, eager to assist. Right here on the island you can find most everything you need for the home improvement, repair or creation. Tell them the Pirates sent you!
Pirates wreaked havoc on the Florida Lifestyle Realty beautiful office in Cape Canaveral. An extreme thank you to Jonathan Williams and crew for your incredible donation— way above the demanded $100! Here we see the Raiders and Cocoa Beach Kiwanis Pirates plundering this location ready to serve your real estate needs. Commercial, private property, land and property management is their forte, and they’re ready to serve you in this beautiful office. This extensive staff is eager to assist you in finding what you need in residential or commercial, owning or renting.
Will the Pirates find enough ransom? Will the high school flag be returned or set sale forever? Stay tuned, like and share, and if you visit any of these businesses, please let them know, “The Pirates sent me “!
Recent meeting photos, getting prepared for our gala masquerade ball event.
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(L-R) Connie; Stacey; Morakot; Jay; Hugh
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Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach Pirates continue to plunder businesses in the local area for ransom of the high school flag. We greatly thank these businesses for their tax deductible donation to help scholarships, athletic support, and children in need!
The Alibi Cocktails & Bites was quite literally plundered no notice! Once the ownership and staff understood what we were doing. They were more than happy to support this cause. This is a beautiful restaurant, and lounge. The food is excellent, including a Saturday and Sunday brunch!
The outdoor entertainment area was recently completely redone, and looks beautiful. Here we see the excellent staff At the ready to bring you something from the kitchen or bar. This is a great relaxing location right in the center of downtown.
We greatly thank N-Sync Computer Services where Jason and Brian are there for any computer repair needs, networking and support. Website design and maintenance also is given at premium quality. Owner Keith Shook, a CBHS graduate, has supported the Minutemen for decades.
The Pirates plundered Jesse the Jeweler and were extremely impressed by all the diamonds and gold. The Pirates wife enjoyed plundering this business most of all!. We greatly thank you Jesse for years of support also! At this location, the Pirates were joined with the CBHS junior ROTC/Raiders, who have receive some of the bounty for their troubles.
The beautiful displays of gold and silver dazzle, the eyes, and the service can have pretty much any jewelry repair done within a couple of days. We highly recommend this location for your next necklace, earrings, or ring for a special purpose.
What kind of socks does a pirate wear?
Aaaarghh-gile!
Many Pirates end up with wooden teeth because of the lack of care in their oral hygiene. We don’t want this to happen to you. We highly recommend Cocoa Beach Family Dentistry on Woodland Avenue.
This beautiful location is conveniently located about a football field north of Minuteman Causeway. Here you see members of the Minuteman football, swim and cheer with us.
From reception to Dental hygienist, this staff is excellent! Dr. Kahlon is wonderful with her recommendations for your oral care, dental procedures and bedside manner. Give them a call should you need a family dentist. 321 783-7415
Please visit these locations and tell them The, “Pirates sent you“! We thank you all for your donations.
The Alibi Cocktails & Bites was quite literally plundered no notice! Once the ownership and staff understood what we were doing. They were more than happy to support this cause. This is a beautiful restaurant, and lounge. The food is excellent, including a Saturday and Sunday brunch!
The outdoor entertainment area was recently completely redone, and looks beautiful. Here we see the excellent staff At the ready to bring you something from the kitchen or bar. This is a great relaxing location right in the center of downtown.
We greatly thank N-Sync Computer Services where Jason and Brian are there for any computer repair needs, networking and support. Website design and maintenance also is given at premium quality. Owner Keith Shook, a CBHS graduate, has supported the Minutemen for decades.
The Pirates plundered Jesse the Jeweler and were extremely impressed by all the diamonds and gold. The Pirates wife enjoyed plundering this business most of all!. We greatly thank you Jesse for years of support also! At this location, the Pirates were joined with the CBHS junior ROTC/Raiders, who have receive some of the bounty for their troubles.
The beautiful displays of gold and silver dazzle, the eyes, and the service can have pretty much any jewelry repair done within a couple of days. We highly recommend this location for your next necklace, earrings, or ring for a special purpose.
What kind of socks does a pirate wear?
Aaaarghh-gile!
Many Pirates end up with wooden teeth because of the lack of care in their oral hygiene. We don’t want this to happen to you. We highly recommend Cocoa Beach Family Dentistry on Woodland Avenue.
This beautiful location is conveniently located about a football field north of Minuteman Causeway. Here you see members of the Minuteman football, swim and cheer with us.
From reception to Dental hygienist, this staff is excellent! Dr. Kahlon is wonderful with her recommendations for your oral care, dental procedures and bedside manner. Give them a call should you need a family dentist. 321 783-7415
Please visit these locations and tell them The, “Pirates sent you“! We thank you all for your donations.
For the fifth and final year the Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach Pirates have plundered businesses on Friday afternoons in the summer throughout this island, demanding ransom for the Cocoa Beach Minuteman flag! They arrive with highly desired beautiful Certificates of Appreciation for those who donated $100 (or more) to assist with scholarships and athletic support!
During this plundering, we were joined by the CBHS JROTC Raiders! Did you know they have earned the prestigious,”State Champions“ for their competitions? These fun and games include climbing rope bridges, marching, running with rucksacks that are heavy, dragging heavy equipment and carrying each other. Aaaarrgh! Sounds like they’d make great Pirates or military personnel in the next few years. These are our future great leaders!
Pirates never pay taxes, they just steal the bounty and run. This is not suggested, and should you need any CPA assistance we highly recommend L. George Leonard located in the Apollo Center on A1A. George Leonard CPA actually knocked the Pirates to their knees with the ransom requested being surpassed greatly! We thank CB Kiwanis’s longest member for his $1000 donation to assist with scholarships and athletic support. This donation is outstanding, and the third year he has done this! We cannot thank George enough. His firm is at 1485 N. Atlantic Ave., Suite 102. Please call them with any tax questions at 321 799-1691. Arrrgg outstanding!l
Massage By Morakot is the Kiwanis club of Cocoa Beach President. She also has had her massage therapy business in the Space Coast for over 30 years! If you’re looking for an outstanding massage, with great experience from all over the world, then please give her a call. Here we see the other Pirates and JROTC Raiders holding her at sword point for a donation. Thank you so very much Madame President for supporting the Pirates. She can be reached at 321-784-2208.
What is the pirates favorite letter? The, “Sea“!
We greatly thank N-Sync Computer Services where Jason and Brian are there for any computer repair needs, networking and support. Website design and maintenance also is given at premium quality. Owner Keith Shook, a CBHS graduate, has supported the Minutemen for decades.
During this plundering, we were joined by the CBHS JROTC Raiders! Did you know they have earned the prestigious,”State Champions“ for their competitions? These fun and games include climbing rope bridges, marching, running with rucksacks that are heavy, dragging heavy equipment and carrying each other. Aaaarrgh! Sounds like they’d make great Pirates or military personnel in the next few years. These are our future great leaders!
Pirates never pay taxes, they just steal the bounty and run. This is not suggested, and should you need any CPA assistance we highly recommend L. George Leonard located in the Apollo Center on A1A. George Leonard CPA actually knocked the Pirates to their knees with the ransom requested being surpassed greatly! We thank CB Kiwanis’s longest member for his $1000 donation to assist with scholarships and athletic support. This donation is outstanding, and the third year he has done this! We cannot thank George enough. His firm is at 1485 N. Atlantic Ave., Suite 102. Please call them with any tax questions at 321 799-1691. Arrrgg outstanding!l
Massage By Morakot is the Kiwanis club of Cocoa Beach President. She also has had her massage therapy business in the Space Coast for over 30 years! If you’re looking for an outstanding massage, with great experience from all over the world, then please give her a call. Here we see the other Pirates and JROTC Raiders holding her at sword point for a donation. Thank you so very much Madame President for supporting the Pirates. She can be reached at 321-784-2208.
What is the pirates favorite letter? The, “Sea“!
We greatly thank N-Sync Computer Services where Jason and Brian are there for any computer repair needs, networking and support. Website design and maintenance also is given at premium quality. Owner Keith Shook, a CBHS graduate, has supported the Minutemen for decades.
Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach Pirates continue their plundering of local businesses for the ransom of the prestigious Minuteman flag. It’s almost time to either return it to the school, or abscond with it permanently if enough ransom is not raised.
The first plundered business was 4th Street Fillin Station! The CB JRSRHS Volleyball team joined our dastardly crew and found great service, eclectic atmosphere, incredible artwork, fantastic personalities and excellent food at this great location 4th St. North and Orlando Avenue. Thank you Daniel and the entire 4th Street crew for your tax deductible donation helping CBHS again this year. We Pirates love this location for many reasons. Games, enjoyable atmosphere and great memories are found here. In fact, this Pirate changed a carburetor on a car in the south bay many years ago.
Joe Roth, owner of Veterans Realty of Brevard on A-1-A was also held at knife point for the demanded $100 ransom. If you’re in need of a house to buy or sell or rental, contact Joe Roth and crew. Thank you Joe for your continued support of the Cocoa Beach high school Minuteman and the Kiwanis club.
La Quinta Inn & Suites Cocoa Beach Oceanfront is a section of Cocoa Beach that could be considered hallowed ground! The Turk family welcome the Pirates of Cocoa Beach Kiwanis and the volleyball team.
This beautifully recently renovated hotel was originally owned by the seven origin NASA astronauts. Their reasonable rates, convenient location to the center of this island, beautiful swimming pool, and two places to enjoy food make this a great location to stay when one needs to get away from home. Keep this in mind should your air conditioner break, or relatives and friends show up with, no warning.
The late Willy Womack told me great stories that occurred in this hotel in the 1960s. The energy here associated with the launching of humans into space was incredible.
Thank you, JJ, Judy and Ma Turk for supporting our cause again this year. This family is also known for boat racing throughout the United States, and doing very well at it. I do believe JJ and his son have been national champions in their division.
The first plundered business was 4th Street Fillin Station! The CB JRSRHS Volleyball team joined our dastardly crew and found great service, eclectic atmosphere, incredible artwork, fantastic personalities and excellent food at this great location 4th St. North and Orlando Avenue. Thank you Daniel and the entire 4th Street crew for your tax deductible donation helping CBHS again this year. We Pirates love this location for many reasons. Games, enjoyable atmosphere and great memories are found here. In fact, this Pirate changed a carburetor on a car in the south bay many years ago.
Joe Roth, owner of Veterans Realty of Brevard on A-1-A was also held at knife point for the demanded $100 ransom. If you’re in need of a house to buy or sell or rental, contact Joe Roth and crew. Thank you Joe for your continued support of the Cocoa Beach high school Minuteman and the Kiwanis club.
La Quinta Inn & Suites Cocoa Beach Oceanfront is a section of Cocoa Beach that could be considered hallowed ground! The Turk family welcome the Pirates of Cocoa Beach Kiwanis and the volleyball team.
This beautifully recently renovated hotel was originally owned by the seven origin NASA astronauts. Their reasonable rates, convenient location to the center of this island, beautiful swimming pool, and two places to enjoy food make this a great location to stay when one needs to get away from home. Keep this in mind should your air conditioner break, or relatives and friends show up with, no warning.
The late Willy Womack told me great stories that occurred in this hotel in the 1960s. The energy here associated with the launching of humans into space was incredible.
Thank you, JJ, Judy and Ma Turk for supporting our cause again this year. This family is also known for boat racing throughout the United States, and doing very well at it. I do believe JJ and his son have been national champions in their division.
Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach pirates have continued to plunder businesses for the ransom of the high school flag. School teams have joined the Pirates in the past few weeks to raise money for scholarships, athletic support, and children in need. We greatly thank these businesses, and hope that you will like, share, and tell these businesses, “The Pirates sent me! “when you visit them.
Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High School Volleyball teamed up with the Pirates to plunder Salty Sisters Bar and Grill ! This is a favorite location to grab great food, listen to great live music, play multiple games inside and out with fantastic service. This Pirate recommends everything on the menu, especially the salty sister. This pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw on. It is too good to be true. True french fries, from real potatoes are cooked by excellent chefs. This location has supported the CBK Pirates for several years. Conveniently located in the center of town we hope you’ll visit them, like and share. Aaaarrgh!
Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High School Volleyball teamed up with the Pirates to plunder Salty Sisters Bar and Grill ! This is a favorite location to grab great food, listen to great live music, play multiple games inside and out with fantastic service. This Pirate recommends everything on the menu, especially the salty sister. This pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw on. It is too good to be true. True french fries, from real potatoes are cooked by excellent chefs. This location has supported the CBK Pirates for several years. Conveniently located in the center of town we hope you’ll visit them, like and share. Aaaarrgh!
Guest Speaker, brought to you by:
1st Lt. John Henderson
07/25/2024
1st Lt. John Henderson
07/25/2024
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Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach Installs Two New Members
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(L-R) Morakot Chaiyahanij, President, Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach; Annette Cary; Greg Renton; Jim Hirz
friday fest
downtown cocoa beach
The Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach set up a static display at the Downtown Cocoa Beach Friday Fest to promote their plundering pirates in support of Cocoa Beach High School, and their gala fundraising event, a masquerade ball, at the Cocoa Beach Hilton on September 7th.
For more information on the masquerade ball, click on either the home tab, or the calendar & events tab.
For more information on the masquerade ball, click on either the home tab, or the calendar & events tab.
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Guest Speaker, brought to you by:
Brevard County School Board District 4 member, Matt Susin
07/18/2024
Brevard County School Board District 4 member, Matt Susin
07/18/2024
(L-R) Dr. Lance Armstrong, DC; District 4 school board member Matt Susin; And Morakot Chaiyahanij, President, Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach
Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach Pirates are at it again!
The Cocoa Beach JRSR HS girls volleyball team “plundered with pirates” these businesses with great interest. Medium Cool Goods is a store that opened less than one year ago, located at 1 S. Orlando Ave. It is incredible!
They are a clothing boutique for both men and women, some small children clothes and gifts, offering swimsuits, dresses, and very nice items to wear. They also have local art, surfboards and focus on items from teens to adults are the focus.
The Pirates were most interested in some of the knives and axes that they had in there. Curated gifts and apparel for these back to school ages can be found right there in the center of our town. They stated “We love our locals”…Aaaargh!
Next this mass gaggle of pirates and volleyball players went next-door to The hunger hit just as soon as we open the door. Aargh.
If you are looking for a fantastic sub sandwich, something quick to grab to eat or drink for the beach or work, here it is. Their homemade cooked items include massive submarine sandwiches of all kinds with fresh real meats, at a very good price. Wait till you smell the lasagna! This brand new, very clean location is eager to serve your quick need for the beach, lunch, or dinner.
For the vegetarians, they have a nice selection as well. If you wish to cook it at home, they have purchasable items on their shelves not found in your normal grocery store. Specialty noodles, drinks, very nice meat selection and great atmosphere make this a fantastic place to visit to kill your hunger in many ways. Rocco asks, “How you doin’?”
Why do pirates make great chefs? Because they’ve mastered the seven seas-onings.
Beasley‘s floral at 82 S. Orlando Ave. has multiple selections of flowers, displays, ornaments and offers a wide variety of services.
Here we see the volleyball team recognizing that Mrs. Beasley has rescued beagles. Plundering this business was a pleasure for them. Mrs. Beasley also offers an event room for private parties, weddings, ceremonies.
For many years Beasley’s Floral has decorated beach and formal weddings with beautiful floral arrangements. The quality of her flowers far exceeded any bought in a grocery store. This Pirate can vouch for the incredible quality as you may notice in the last picture of this post.
These CBK Pirates continue to plunder the businesses of the local area in search of ransom, with rumor they may sail with this flag forever. Continue to watch for further Pirate post and we hope you like, share, and visit these businesses telling them that the “Kiwanis Pirates sent us!”. Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach
They are a clothing boutique for both men and women, some small children clothes and gifts, offering swimsuits, dresses, and very nice items to wear. They also have local art, surfboards and focus on items from teens to adults are the focus.
The Pirates were most interested in some of the knives and axes that they had in there. Curated gifts and apparel for these back to school ages can be found right there in the center of our town. They stated “We love our locals”…Aaaargh!
Next this mass gaggle of pirates and volleyball players went next-door to The hunger hit just as soon as we open the door. Aargh.
If you are looking for a fantastic sub sandwich, something quick to grab to eat or drink for the beach or work, here it is. Their homemade cooked items include massive submarine sandwiches of all kinds with fresh real meats, at a very good price. Wait till you smell the lasagna! This brand new, very clean location is eager to serve your quick need for the beach, lunch, or dinner.
For the vegetarians, they have a nice selection as well. If you wish to cook it at home, they have purchasable items on their shelves not found in your normal grocery store. Specialty noodles, drinks, very nice meat selection and great atmosphere make this a fantastic place to visit to kill your hunger in many ways. Rocco asks, “How you doin’?”
Why do pirates make great chefs? Because they’ve mastered the seven seas-onings.
Beasley‘s floral at 82 S. Orlando Ave. has multiple selections of flowers, displays, ornaments and offers a wide variety of services.
Here we see the volleyball team recognizing that Mrs. Beasley has rescued beagles. Plundering this business was a pleasure for them. Mrs. Beasley also offers an event room for private parties, weddings, ceremonies.
For many years Beasley’s Floral has decorated beach and formal weddings with beautiful floral arrangements. The quality of her flowers far exceeded any bought in a grocery store. This Pirate can vouch for the incredible quality as you may notice in the last picture of this post.
These CBK Pirates continue to plunder the businesses of the local area in search of ransom, with rumor they may sail with this flag forever. Continue to watch for further Pirate post and we hope you like, share, and visit these businesses telling them that the “Kiwanis Pirates sent us!”. Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach
The Plundering Continues!
Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach Pirates arrived through the Thousand Islands by sea and “liberated” the famous Minutemen Flag in July for their worthy cause. CBK Pirates have plundered local businesses for two months, demanding at sword point a $100 ransom for CBHS Scholarships and athletic support-Arrrg!
First we plundered J&J Carpet One Floor & Home, Owner Jeff Kidd and his crew work hard to find you the right flooring, be it carpet, vinyl or tile, and so much more right there in their Merritt Island store. A beautiful show room is the first phase of your new flooring purchase. Professional installers and quick timely service make this location everyone’s choice on the island for flooring. This pirate can personally vouch for their great quality and service! Thank you for your tax-deductible donation to help with local kid’s needs, school scholarships and athletic support.
Pirates know great food, drinks and times can always be found at the Sandbar Sports Grill - Cocoa Beach at the end of Highway 520. Specials like taco Tuesday, and drinks like category five hurricane have bought this location on the map. Great bands have played here on regular frequency. This is also home of the 5 pound burrito challenge!
The CBK Pirates thank you Andrew and crew, great food with excellent service and a fantastic location! Here we see bartenders and servers held at sword point until donation was received. They have also recently opened a new location in Satellite Beach!
American Custom Restoration is a well-known local company for many years who have successfully removed and replaced damaged and aged concrete balconies on oceanfront condominiums. Their work doesn’t stop there. If you have any damaged concrete, or wish to work with it, remember you only get one chance to get it right!
Tom Blazevic is a great friend of mine who I swear can smell bad concrete! Give them a call if you have any questions about your expanding and rusting rebar, in driveways, sidewalks, and porches just to name a few. Thank you crew for your donation to help, the children in need.
CBK Pirates sing the praises of these businesses who help us with our cause. We know we can sing, we hit the high seas!
First we plundered J&J Carpet One Floor & Home, Owner Jeff Kidd and his crew work hard to find you the right flooring, be it carpet, vinyl or tile, and so much more right there in their Merritt Island store. A beautiful show room is the first phase of your new flooring purchase. Professional installers and quick timely service make this location everyone’s choice on the island for flooring. This pirate can personally vouch for their great quality and service! Thank you for your tax-deductible donation to help with local kid’s needs, school scholarships and athletic support.
Pirates know great food, drinks and times can always be found at the Sandbar Sports Grill - Cocoa Beach at the end of Highway 520. Specials like taco Tuesday, and drinks like category five hurricane have bought this location on the map. Great bands have played here on regular frequency. This is also home of the 5 pound burrito challenge!
The CBK Pirates thank you Andrew and crew, great food with excellent service and a fantastic location! Here we see bartenders and servers held at sword point until donation was received. They have also recently opened a new location in Satellite Beach!
American Custom Restoration is a well-known local company for many years who have successfully removed and replaced damaged and aged concrete balconies on oceanfront condominiums. Their work doesn’t stop there. If you have any damaged concrete, or wish to work with it, remember you only get one chance to get it right!
Tom Blazevic is a great friend of mine who I swear can smell bad concrete! Give them a call if you have any questions about your expanding and rusting rebar, in driveways, sidewalks, and porches just to name a few. Thank you crew for your donation to help, the children in need.
CBK Pirates sing the praises of these businesses who help us with our cause. We know we can sing, we hit the high seas!
Photo from our July 11th meeting
(L-R) Guest Bobby Park; Morakot Chaiyahanij, President, Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach; Bill McCormick; And new member Greg Renton.
Meeting June 27th. Welcoming new member Greg Renton
(L-R) Greg Renton; Morakot Chaiyahanij, President, Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach; Bob Ericson, webmaster; Linda Bunting, President Elect.
Pirates Bounty
Businesses throughout the city have stepped up again to assist with scholarships and sports support. Yesterday they were joined by the Cocoa Beach high school girls volleyball team who enjoyed the plundering throughout the city. Here were some of the businesses plundered, who we greatly thank for their support. Please visit these businesses and tell them “the Pirates sent you!”
Whisk and Grind is a family owned and operated breakfast and lunch restaurant. Originating from Las Vegas, Nevada; Suzanne, Darren, Breanne, and Brandon are so excited to bring our 30 years of expertise to the sunny shores of Florida. Their extensive menu features your favorite breakfast classics as well as some fun house creations. Most everything is made from scratch including Sherry's fresh baked cookie of the day. They proudly pour Peet's coffee and have a convenient drive thru for your daily pick me up! They look forward to serving you and your loved ones a memorable dining experience!
What kind of socks does a pirate wear? Aarrr-gile, naturally.
Pirates plunder for the golden treasure never thinking of the future and the financial security. Cocoa Beach’s Edward Jones Investments, the offices of Jason A. Carey & James Szczybor offer financial advice to individuals and businesses local and abroad. We offer full service holistic financial planning, estate planning, and provide advice on rollovers, 401k's, IRA's, life insurance, annuities, equities, bonds and other financial planning considerations. Give us a call to set up your consultation. 321-329-0326.
Pirates aren’t known for being glamorous and need all the help they can get, just look at this crew. The girls volleyball team, however, are very much into keeping their great looks. There is a new business in town helping with this.
Mona with Beach Glam and Wellness on the corner of Orlando Avenue and Minuteman welcome all in the area who wish to maintain their beauty. Here we see Mona with the sword at her throat, receiving her certificate of appreciation as we plunder her business for the ransom. This is an absolutely beautiful spa location and Mona and her staff are fully educated on how to assist you. Consider visiting them very soon. beachglamwellness.com
As this Mötley Crüe with the girls volleyball team passed the Cocoa Beach Fire Department, we just had to give a few members a big smile, and thank you for the service they give our community. Truly members of Cocoa Beach is finest.
The diamonds and gold caught the eyes of the team. Diamond Castle Jewelry & Coin is one of the oldest businesses in Cocoa Beach. They are loaded with beautiful necklaces, rings, pendants, silver, and gold coins, etc. The young ladies really enjoyed all they saw while the Pirates kept thinking of plundering further. The store is located just to the side of the Cocoa Beach Fire Department on Orlando Avenue. Thank you so much again this year for your support!
Pirates fit right in with the crowd at Coconuts On the Beach at the end of Minuteman Causeway. Oceanfront dining, great service and food are the normal with this wonderful renovated location. We thank the Artz family for all the community support given over the decades. If you have not seen the inside of this location since its renovation, visit it very soon. Again we think this wonderful restaurant and its crew for allowing us to plunder and enjoy appetizers and libations.
Again, we think all these businesses for supporting us Pirates and the teams this fifth and possibly final year!
Whisk and Grind is a family owned and operated breakfast and lunch restaurant. Originating from Las Vegas, Nevada; Suzanne, Darren, Breanne, and Brandon are so excited to bring our 30 years of expertise to the sunny shores of Florida. Their extensive menu features your favorite breakfast classics as well as some fun house creations. Most everything is made from scratch including Sherry's fresh baked cookie of the day. They proudly pour Peet's coffee and have a convenient drive thru for your daily pick me up! They look forward to serving you and your loved ones a memorable dining experience!
What kind of socks does a pirate wear? Aarrr-gile, naturally.
Pirates plunder for the golden treasure never thinking of the future and the financial security. Cocoa Beach’s Edward Jones Investments, the offices of Jason A. Carey & James Szczybor offer financial advice to individuals and businesses local and abroad. We offer full service holistic financial planning, estate planning, and provide advice on rollovers, 401k's, IRA's, life insurance, annuities, equities, bonds and other financial planning considerations. Give us a call to set up your consultation. 321-329-0326.
Pirates aren’t known for being glamorous and need all the help they can get, just look at this crew. The girls volleyball team, however, are very much into keeping their great looks. There is a new business in town helping with this.
Mona with Beach Glam and Wellness on the corner of Orlando Avenue and Minuteman welcome all in the area who wish to maintain their beauty. Here we see Mona with the sword at her throat, receiving her certificate of appreciation as we plunder her business for the ransom. This is an absolutely beautiful spa location and Mona and her staff are fully educated on how to assist you. Consider visiting them very soon. beachglamwellness.com
As this Mötley Crüe with the girls volleyball team passed the Cocoa Beach Fire Department, we just had to give a few members a big smile, and thank you for the service they give our community. Truly members of Cocoa Beach is finest.
The diamonds and gold caught the eyes of the team. Diamond Castle Jewelry & Coin is one of the oldest businesses in Cocoa Beach. They are loaded with beautiful necklaces, rings, pendants, silver, and gold coins, etc. The young ladies really enjoyed all they saw while the Pirates kept thinking of plundering further. The store is located just to the side of the Cocoa Beach Fire Department on Orlando Avenue. Thank you so much again this year for your support!
Pirates fit right in with the crowd at Coconuts On the Beach at the end of Minuteman Causeway. Oceanfront dining, great service and food are the normal with this wonderful renovated location. We thank the Artz family for all the community support given over the decades. If you have not seen the inside of this location since its renovation, visit it very soon. Again we think this wonderful restaurant and its crew for allowing us to plunder and enjoy appetizers and libations.
Again, we think all these businesses for supporting us Pirates and the teams this fifth and possibly final year!
Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach Pirates have been plundering businesses Friday afternoon for two months now looking for ransom for the extremely valuable Minuteman flag! Businesses throughout the city have stepped up again this 5th (possibly last) year to assist with scholarships, sports support and children’s needs. Thank you!
Cocoa Beach Kiwanis Pirates plundered Medfast on Highway 520, holding the owner, Dr. Dave Williams staff was held at gunpoint for ransom of the flag. Dr. Williams has been the Brevard County source of medical support and information for many years. His numerous locations throughout this state are there to help with medical needs from vaccinations, casting broken bones and stitching cuts and exams. Should you have a medical concern and need it taken care of fast, contact. MedFast! Thank you Dr. Williams for your support!
Cocoa Beach Fishcamp may never be the same after the Cocoa Beach Kiwanis pirates stormed in plundering for bounty! They continue seeking ransom for the Cocoa Beach Minuteman flag.
As you can see this is an excellent location for great food, entertainment from live bands and shows, excellent food and service. The Pirates also recognize the bar as the original Mouse Trap, famous location of heritage of this area. Notice here at sword point the great crew with their Certificate of Appreciation! Beautiful indoor and outdoor patio just a block from the beach offer incredible food, service and atmosphere! Please visit them for a meal real soon, and tell him the pirate sent you. Aargh! Thank you so much for your donation again this year!
What is the pirates favorite letter? The, “Sea“!
Cocoa Beach Kiwanis Pirates plundered Medfast on Highway 520, holding the owner, Dr. Dave Williams staff was held at gunpoint for ransom of the flag. Dr. Williams has been the Brevard County source of medical support and information for many years. His numerous locations throughout this state are there to help with medical needs from vaccinations, casting broken bones and stitching cuts and exams. Should you have a medical concern and need it taken care of fast, contact. MedFast! Thank you Dr. Williams for your support!
Cocoa Beach Fishcamp may never be the same after the Cocoa Beach Kiwanis pirates stormed in plundering for bounty! They continue seeking ransom for the Cocoa Beach Minuteman flag.
As you can see this is an excellent location for great food, entertainment from live bands and shows, excellent food and service. The Pirates also recognize the bar as the original Mouse Trap, famous location of heritage of this area. Notice here at sword point the great crew with their Certificate of Appreciation! Beautiful indoor and outdoor patio just a block from the beach offer incredible food, service and atmosphere! Please visit them for a meal real soon, and tell him the pirate sent you. Aargh! Thank you so much for your donation again this year!
What is the pirates favorite letter? The, “Sea“!
Our meeting on 6/20/24. You know, we meet every Thursday from noon until 1 p.m at the Azteca II Restaurant, 1600 N Atlantic Ave (A1A). The restaurant is located inside of the Resort on Cocoa Beach.
If anyone would like to make a 15-20 minute presentation to the club, please let us know by filling out this form, or clicking on the button below. Or if you'd just like to join us for lunch and find out more about what we do, please feel free to do so.
If anyone would like to make a 15-20 minute presentation to the club, please let us know by filling out this form, or clicking on the button below. Or if you'd just like to join us for lunch and find out more about what we do, please feel free to do so.
(L-R) Guest Babbi Kennedy; Morakot Chaiyahanij, President, Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach; Linda Bunting; Guest Michelle Ogden; Bill Mcara, and Marlene White.
Guest Speaker, brought to you by:
Cocoa beach High School Key Club
06/13/2024
Cocoa beach High School Key Club
06/13/2024
(L-R) Morakot Chaiyahanij, President, Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach; Cocoa Beach Mayor Keith Capizzi; Marlene White; Bill Mcara, and our guest speakers from Cocoa Beach High school Key Club Charlotte Monseliu, and Brennan Reyes
Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach installs new member, Connie Stine
(L-R) Linda Bunting; Morakot Chaiyahanij, President, Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach; Connie Stine; Jim Hirz:, Hugh Halsey, Past President
(L-R) Morakot Chaiyahanij; Annette Carey, Jason Carey and their children; Guest Speaker Jan Hodes, Bill Mcara
Guest Speaker, brought to you by:
Jaya Prakash, Vice President Kiwanis Club of Melbourne and
Chairperson of the Space Coast Children's Museum
05/23/2024
Jaya Prakash, Vice President Kiwanis Club of Melbourne and
Chairperson of the Space Coast Children's Museum
05/23/2024
(L-R) Morakot Chaiyahanij, President, Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach; Member Brent Kabboord; Dr. Jaya Prakash, Vice President of Kiwanis Club of Melbourne; Member Connie Stine
(L-R) Karen Civitake, guest speaker; Morakot Chaiyahanij, President, Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach; Keith Capizzi, Mayor of Cocoa Beach; Dr. Lance Armstrong D.C., Kiwanis Club member
Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach Awards Scholarships
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(L-R) Bill Mcara, Tyden Cheatham, Tyden's mom, Morakot Chaiyahanij
Morakot Chaiyahanij and Bill Mcara presented a total of $8,000 in Scholarships to Cocoa Beach High School students on Friday May 5th, 2024.
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Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach installs new member
Douglas Schuster
04/25/2024
Douglas Schuster
04/25/2024
(L-R) Morakot Chaiyahanij, President, Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach; Doug Schuster; Members Jason Carey and Jim Hirz
Guest Speaker, brought to you by:
Alan Trauger, Senior Real Estate Specialist, Consensus Realty Solutions, Inc.
04/18/2024
Alan Trauger, Senior Real Estate Specialist, Consensus Realty Solutions, Inc.
04/18/2024
(L-R) Bill Geiger, Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach Board of Directors; Morakot Chaiyahanij, President, Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach; Alan Trauger, guest speaker; and new member Annette Carey.
Club President installed into Cocoa Beach Woman's Club
(C) Our very own Morakot Chaiyahanij, President, Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach
A Great Time Was Had By All!
“Today, I played. I played alone, together, and watched others play. I both saw, and felt the happiness that imagining brings. I also saw what could be created. It was amazing and gives me much hope. It reminded me that anything is truly possible”
Charlotte, CBHS Key Club 
“It was amazing to see people, all age groups, playing and creating together.”
Officer Morris, Cocoa Beach Police Department 
“It is a delight to see children engaged with materials working from inner wisdom, curiosity, and creativity! Playing with these “throw away” items to create houses, structures, spaces, towers, machines, people, and items only they envision. They are the creators of the future! This is how we all should create a better healthy planet by using what we have already and having fun in the process.
THANK YOU for your vision!” Grandmother Bonni 
“The space is open and inviting. It’s nice to do something collaborative with my son and watch him problem solve to create something. He is proud he built. I feel proud but not surprised, he’s smart.”
Rey Connoly, Tyler’s Mother 
“We made a marble run, and it worked pretty good, and it was very fun.”
Tyler, 11 years old 
“Build a stack of miscellaneous mostly foam forms - unstable -fell! re-stacked same forms - still not real stable (Don’t blow on it!) But still standing!”
Denwood Parrish, Treasurer KIWANIS Club of Melbourne |
KIWANIS Club of Cocoa Beach
LET’S PLAY! WORKSHOP Photos and Journals Cocoa Beach Public Library Saturday, March 9, 2023 KIWANIS Club of Melbourne 
This workshop was attended by three members of the Cocoa Beach High School Key Club.
It provided the students the opportunity to interact in an environment foreign to the typical setting in which these students know each other. Not only did they have the opportunity to play amongst themselves with random materials to expand their creativity, but they sat and chatted with the police officer of the Cocoa Beach Police Department. I expect that this interaction was a new experience and provided a unique perspective of law enforcement. I observed the students interacting with young children and assisting them with developing their creativity. I don’t know if the students have elementary age siblings at home so this was a good experience for them to learn about youngsters. Marlene White, CBHS KEY CLUB ADVISOR 
“I love hanging out with the kids and building things with him. It was a great opportunity to be creative and have fun. I would definitely do this again thank you.
Thank you!” Mia Sestile, CBHS Key Club 
“It has been a real pleasure to attend today’s event! Materials were very friendly and encouraging for the creativity of our children and easy for our children to use. Our children enjoyed drawing and building with foam blocks and plastic cases. I didn’t realize material that we’ve seen as throwaway be used as very useful and interactive activities. Hands-on activities were good for our children too. Thank you for today’s event. We really enjoyed.”
Jeff Park, Father 
“I had so much fun building a “soundstage” for my daughter’s rock band. I could feel joy and creativity flowing through me.”
Dr. Jaya Prakash, President Elect KIWANIS Club of Melbourne 
“A wonderful expression of open-ended play and discussion that allowed people to create and share what’s on their mind. It was a special community event and I am looking forward to having more.”
Hugh Halsey, Past President Cocoa Beach Kiwanis Club |
FLORIDA'S CHILDREN ARE OUR FIRST PRIORITY
Thank you Florida Kiwanis Foundation
& Kiwanis Club of Melbourne
& Kiwanis Club of Melbourne
Guest Speaker, brought to you by:
Tom Menges, Tax-Aide Florida-2, AARP Foundation
03/21/2024
Tom Menges, Tax-Aide Florida-2, AARP Foundation
03/21/2024
(Front Row) Morakot Chaiyahanij, President, Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach; (2nd Row L-R) Linda Bunting, Vice President, Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach; Guest Connie Stine; Member Jason Carey; New Member Doug Schuster - Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation; (Back Row) Guest Speaker Tom Menges.
For more information about tax-aide, please visit:
https://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp_taxaide/?cmp=FDN-TAXAIDE-PRINT
https://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp_taxaide/?cmp=FDN-TAXAIDE-PRINT
Guest Speaker, brought to you by:
Ashley Lee, M.S., Elizabeth Dole Foundation
03/14/2024
Ashley Lee, M.S., Elizabeth Dole Foundation
03/14/2024
(L-R) Guest David Bradley, Vice President, Kiwanis Club, Richmond, VA; Morakot Chaiyahanij, President, Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach; Board of Directors member Brian Smith; Ashley Lee; and 2nd Vice President member Bill Mcara.
Guest Speaker, brought to you by:
Lt. Col. James DesJardin, USA, (Ret), Senior Army Instructor, ROTC Cocoa Beach High School.
02/29/2024
Lt. Col. James DesJardin, USA, (Ret), Senior Army Instructor, ROTC Cocoa Beach High School.
02/29/2024
(L-R) Hugh Halsey, Past President, Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach, Tim Bobanic, Brevard County Supervisor of Elections, Morakot Chaiyahanij, President, Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach, Dr. Lance Armstrong, DC, Board Member, Edward Brankey, and LTCOL DesJardin
Guest Speaker, brought to you by:
City of Cocoa Beach
02/22/2024
City of Cocoa Beach
02/22/2024
(L-R) Dr. Lance Armstrong, DC, Morakot Chaiyahanij, President, Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach, Wayne Carragino, Cocoa Beach City Manager, and member James Hirz
Guest Speaker, brought to you by:
City of Cocoa Beach Police Department
02/15/2024
City of Cocoa Beach Police Department
02/15/2024
(L-R) Morakot Chaiyahanij, President, Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach, Officer Versaggi, Major Kris Kuehn, and Chief Wes Mullins, Cocoa Beach Police Chief.
Guest Speakers, brought to you by:
VAYA Space
02/08/2024
VAYA Space
02/08/2024
(L-R) Martin McClellan, SME Launch Operations, Morakot Chaiyahanij, President, Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach, Leo Riera, Chief Strategy Officer and member of the Board of Directors, Mary Baldino, Director of Sales and Marketing
For more information about VAYA Space, please visit their website at: https://www.vayaspace.com/
Guest Speakers, brought to you by:
CS Staffing Solutions Cleaning Service
02/01/2024
CS Staffing Solutions Cleaning Service
02/01/2024
(L-R) Emilio Sarazola, Milvian Chapman, Morakot Chaiyahanij, President, Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach,
Guest Speakers, brought to you by:
Community Credit Union, Florida and Junior Achievement of the Space Coast
01/25/2024
Community Credit Union, Florida and Junior Achievement of the Space Coast
01/25/2024
(L-R) Leslie Tibbetts, Vice President of Commercial Services; Anne Conroy-Baiter, President, Junior Achievement of the Space Coast; Marlene White, Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach Board of Directors; Morakot Chaiyahanij, President, Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach
We are pleased to welcome our three new members to the Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach. Each was installed at our January 18th meeting, and are pictured below with their sponsors.
New member Jason Carey
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New member Martin McClellan
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New member Steve Mogell
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Apparently everyone was happy at this event according to the many smiling faces. Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach provides insurance and support to the Cocoa Beach High School project graduation dates fundraising event.
TIP: Click on gallery photo to enlarge it
Photo provided by Bill Geiger
Mike Rogers, a long-term advocate for the Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach, and his latest skateboard Camp kids.
"Thank you to the Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach for sponsoring the event insurance for Georgette's participation and for all that your amazing organization does for our local youth. What an incredibly friendly group of people who gather every Thursday at the Azteca II Restaurant at The Resort At Cocoa Beach to follow fun Kiwanis Traditions while discussing their next move to raise monies for causes supporting our local kids. They would love to add some new members!" - Double Decker Big Red Bus (via Facebook)