Kiwanis Features Travel Adventures & Scholarship Recipient

Kiwanians Steve and Kathy Boerigter. Courtesy/Kiwanis

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Kiwanian Travel Adventures

Kiwanians Steve and Kathy Boerigter enjoy international travel, and even the pandemic hasn’t slowed them down. They spoke at a Kiwanis meeting July 19, outlining a recent trip that spanned many countries.

In March, they were in the United Kingdom. They rented a car in London and accomplished the daunting challenge (at least to US drivers) of braving the “wrong” side of the road and the roundabouts all the way to Edinburgh, Scotland.

While in Edinburgh, they visited the castle, walked several parts of the city, and partook of the food and drink in the city’s taverns. While making their way back south, they visited the York Minster, the summer home of Albert and Victoria, the old Roman town of bath, Stonehenge and Windsor Castle.

The Boerigters were impressed by the age of the buildings, the extreme wealth of the monarchy at the height of its power, and, last but not least, the delicious and international food they enjoyed.

After a brief return to the states, they were finalizing details for a trip to Japan, but discovered that the country has not yet opened to western tourists. After some last-minute negotiations with the air carrier, they changed their plans and traveled instead to Sweden and Denmark. Among the highlights of their Scandinavian adventure was a wonderful museum that showcased a sunken battleship built by King Gustav, who copied its design from ships in the British fleet.

And Japan? It’s still closed to tourists, but when re-opened the Boerigters plan to visit.

Kiwanis scholarship chairman Dennis Gill presents scholarship award to Elise Chavez. Courtesy/Kiwanis

Kiwanian Scholarship Recipient Speaks

Elsie Chavez, who earned a Kiwanis-administered college scholarship this year, spoke at the July 19 meeting, outlining her record of community service and plans for the future.

She said her community action in Los Alamos began with 13 years of Girl Scout activities. She joined the Student Council at Los Alamos High School in her sophomore year, and was later elected senior class president. She also was involved in collecting food for those in need during the holidays.

Chavez hopes to continue her public service at the University of New Mexico in the fall. She has not declared a major, but said she is very interested in psychology and child development.

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