THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1994, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Sunday, November 20, 1994 TAG: 9411180161
SECTION: SUFFOLK SUN PAGE: 03 EDITION: FINAL
SOURCE: Jody R. Snider
DATELINE: SUFFOLK LENGTH: Medium: 69 lines
FIVE YEARS AGO, when Aubrey Skeeter was invited by a co-worker to his first Kiwanis meeting in Suffolk, he probably never thought that someday he'd be leading the group.
Last month, Skeeter was voted in as the new president of the Kiwanis Club of Suffolk.
And for Skeeter, it's a natural fit.
One of the reasons he gives for joining the group five years ago is the organization's purpose: to serve those in the community.
``It enriches the spiritual values of the indivdual involved,'' he says. ``And it involves some of the things I've always been concerned about - helping others. It just fits into my standards.''
He spends between five and 10 hours a week taking care of the club's business, which at the moment involves trying to coordinate a Christmas program for about 40 needy Suffolk children between the ages of 4 and 10.
``We invite the kids to our meeting place,'' Skeeter says. ``Usually the Salvation Army brings them in. Each kid gets a gift from Santa, dinner - and we sing Christmas carols. It's exciting for them.''
Name: Aubrey M. Skeeter
What brought you to Suffolk? Born here and lived here all my life, with the exception of military travel and college.
Birthdate: Oct. 11, 1932
Occupation: Retired civil service manager, retired active reserve with the rank of S/MAJ E-9. Presently employed as a consultant with CACI Federal Inc.
Marital status: Married to Lorraine
Children: Donna, Fritz and Bobby; and four grandchildren.
Favorite movies: ``101 Dalmatians,'' ``Home Alone,'' ``Homeward Bound'' and ``The Color Purple.''
Favorite magazine: U.S. News and World Report
A book you wish everyone would read: The Bible. It teaches love, guidance and spiritual values.
Favorite night out on the town: Having dinner with my wife and attending the theater.
Favorite bar or restaurant: Red Lobster
Favorite food and drink: Seafood and iced tea
Few people know . . . that I love to do word puzzles.
What's the best thing about yourself? Being self-motivated and my love and respect for others.
Worst habit: Snacking
First thing in the morning: Shower, shave and a glass of orange juice - kiss wife and exit to work.
Pets: None
Hobbies: Coin collecting and traveling.
Ideal vacation: Spending time with my family in a resort area.
Pet peeve: People with no goals in life.
First job: Aircraft apprenticeship.
Worst job: None
Of what achievements are you most proud? Being married and raising three children, retiring as a federal manager and being president of the Kiwanis Club of Suffolk.
What would you like on your epitaph? ``Did his best toward his fellow man.'' ILLUSTRATION: Staff photo by JOHN H. SHEALLY II
KEYWORDS: INTERVIEW PROFILE
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