On March 26, 2025, approximately 75 members and guests of the Kiwanis Club of Palmer Township met at the Palmer Kiwanis Youth Center to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the club. In 1975, the Kiwanis Club of Easton sponsored the formation of the Palmer Club.Palmer Club President Ron Roth introduced Sue Gallagher of the Easton Club who provided some history of the event. During the celebration,  Club president Roth and others spoke about the club’s history and accomplishments. Ron and Debbie Ashton-Chase recognized Ken Kochey as the only charter member who is still a member of the club.

Ron and Victor Scomillio, President of the Palmer Kiwanis Foundation, recognized and thanked the Palmer Township Board of Supervisors and staff for their involvement and financial commitment to the Youth Center. They also recognized and thanked Dave Colver for his vision and total commitment to the Youth Center as its project manager and chairman of the nonprofit committee that raised the funds for the project.

Palmer Kiwanis also thanked the Board of Supervisors and especially Supervisor Jeff Young for working with Senator Boscola’s office to obtain a sizable grant to add the finishing touches to the center. Kurt Derr, a representative from the senator’s office was recognized and thanked on behalf of Senator Boscola.