Dr. Andrew Batsis, Husband! Dentist! Kiwanian! Santa Claus?

By Katherine J Batsis

The book is about Dr. Andrew Batsis, a loving husband, a gentle dentist, a caring Kiwanian, who resembled Santa Claus and his family, friends, patients, and aquaintences. He made a positive difference in the lives he touched and was considered a mentor for the Kiwanis youth. The book has three parts: I The Memorial Tribute, II Personal Reflections Plus, and III Kiwanis. This memoir is filled with anecdotes, recipes, letters, of Greek and American cultures. His life culminated in the highest award given to him by Key Club International, the Key of Honor. He continued to serve Kiwanis programs of caring, especially the Young Children, Priority One, until his passing, April 20, 2005.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lulu Publishing Services
• Release date: Dec 5, 2019
• ISBN: 9781684714032

Katherine J Batsis

Katherine J Batsis, "Kathi", was born in Concord, MA, and graduated from Lesley College (now University) and Simmons College (MA), has been an Educational Media Specialist for 25 years in Toms River New Jersey. Active in her profession (in local, county, and statewide school and library associations) in 2 part-time businesses, in music (square, round, and folk dancing, and performing in a musical ensemble, Go for Baroque) was inspired by her husband's activities in Kiwanis International to serve her community as a literacy volunteer, blood donor, and member of Soroptimist International. Dr. Andrew Batsis, Husband! Dentist! Kiwanian! Santa Claus? Is her first book.