Kiwanis Club President Steve Cobb (right) welcomed new member Karen Jones into the club on Feb. 9. Jones was a member of the Leesburg, Va., Kiwanis Club until she moved to Tryon recently. Jones’ business, KJ & O Partners, deals with economic development, business development, community leadership, organization management, marketing and sales. She has become a very committed local volunteer with the Polk County Appearance Committee, TDDA Board of Directors, AAUW and the Arts Alliance. (photo submitted)