Gus Sturdevant, an active member of Kiwanis of Madison East for 45 years, has dedicated his life to helping others. Without his leadership, his nominator says, the Kiwanis Club would not have such a close relationship with Madison East High School’s FFA group-a relationship that supports several programs, including unique scholarship opportunities. His community involvement is far-reaching, from calling numbers at the Kiwanis’ monthly City View Nursing Home Bingo to mentoring leadership skills for developmentally disabled adults. In addition, Gene researches and awards the Kiwanis of Madison East Betty Fretter Award for dedicated service to youth in the community. We thank Gene Sturdevant for his everyday support and dependability that makes our community a better place.
We all have the energy that can make a difference. The personal energy of volunteering touches lives and enriches our communities.
JEFFERSON AWARD
In 1972, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Senator Robert Taft Jr. and Sam Beard founded the American Institute for Public Service. Their mission: to encourage individuals for their achievements and contributions through public and community service. By recognizing the work of volunteers through the Jefferson Awards, the Institute believes in can encourage others to get involved in their communities, and to discover inspiration in ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Each of our Hometown Heroes will receive a bronze Jefferson Awards medal for public service. And each year, one Hometown Hero will be chosen to travel to Washington, D.C., where their selfless devotion to public service will be recognized at the Jefferson Awards National Ceremony. If you know of someone whose spirit of volunteering benefits their community, please nominate them by clicking here.
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Gus Sturdevant, an active member of Kiwanis of Madison East for 45 years, has dedicated his life to helping others. Without his leadership, his nominator says, the Kiwanis Club would not have such a close relationship with Madison East High School’s FFA group-a relationship that supports several programs, including unique scholarship opportunities. His community involvement is far-reaching, from calling numbers at the Kiwanis’ monthly City View Nursing Home Bingo to mentoring leadership skills for developmentally disabled adults. In addition, Gene researches and awards the Kiwanis of Madison East Betty Fretter Award for dedicated service to youth in the community. We thank Gene Sturdevant for his everyday support and dependability that makes our community a better place. 
