Members: Kiwanis Club of Taunton, Inc.

President Barrett Costello

Vice President Mellyssa Coutinho

President Barrett Costello is serving for the 2024-2025 administrative year.

Barrett is a fourth year member and has served as a member of the Board of Directors, working on several committees and most service projects. Barrett is a Financial Advisor with Civale & Associates based out of Raynham MA. He is a parent and entrepreneur with a devotion to helping ensure the Kiwanis mission of helping kids is realized in all activities.

Vice President Mellyssa Coutinho

Mellyssa Coutinho is serving as Vice President for the 2024-2025 administrative year and is slated to lead the chapter as President for 2025-2026.

Mellyssa was a member of the Board in the Taunton Jaycees from 2006-2012 before becoming a US JCI Senator.

As a Mortgage Loan Originator based out of Taunton MA, her goal has been to help families attain homeownership dreams, working alongside real estate professionals and financial advisors.

As a resident of Taunton for over 20 years, she is a parent of kids in the Taunton School District, and has continually worked to improve lives for families through service to humanity.

Treasurer Gordon Amgott

Vice President Mellyssa Coutinho

Treasurer Gordon Amgott

Treasurer Gordon is an accountant and for many years was the business manager of a major country club in the greater Boston area, and Treasurer of Congregation Agudath Achim in Taunton.

Gordon is the owner/operator of "Gordon L. Amgott Financial Services" in Dighton, Massachusetts. He is also a US Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War.

Secretary Gene Polanik

Posthumously: Charles "Chuck" Williams

Treasurer Gordon Amgott

Club Secretary Gene Polanik has held his position for three and a half decades and is one of the most active members of the organization. He also maintains the 'Club Archives' which take up most of his garage, forcing him to park his vehicle outside! A dedicated public servant, Gene is a long time team member with the US Postal Service.

Posthumously: Charles "Chuck" Williams

Life Member Charles "Chuck" Williams was the longest serving member of the Kiwanis Club of Taunton, and had served on the Board of Directors, As President, and was a former Lt. Governor for the district.

Mr. Williams was the retired head of the Respiratory Therapy Dept. at Morton Hospital. Chuck was an avid photographer and fisherman and operated The Eagle Trading Co. Bookstore in Assonet, Mass, which specializes in vintage and current cook books.

Members: Kiwanis Club of Taunton, Inc.

Michael Almeida

Posthumously: Donald Cleary

Mr. Almeida is a long time club member, and the "Go-To-Guy" when club officers need someone to GET THINGS DONE.

"Mike" is currently serving as Chairman of the Membership Committee, and provides outstanding printing services for promoting club projects in his position as General Manager at Taunton/Davol Printing Co.

Posthumously: Donald Cleary

Mr. Donald "Don" Cleary was a Past President of the Club as recently as the 2022/2023 administrative year. He served as Chairman of the Scholarship Committee, and was a former Sup. of the Taunton Public School Dept.

Don was an elected member of the Taunton Municipal Council, and a decorated veteran of the US Army having served in-country during the Vietnam War. Mr. Cleary retired from his military service with the rank of Lt. Colonel.

We regret to announce his passing in August 2023 after many years of dedicated services to the communities of Taunton and surrounding areas. Due to his commitment of services, we have dedicated one of our scholarship awards posthumously in his name for graduates of the Taunton schools.

Posthumously: Carol A. Doherty

Carol Doherty was a long time club member, and served on the Scholarship Committee, and as Volunteer Chef Chairwoman for the club's "Men with Taste" event.

(Now called the Kiwanis Cook-off Contest).

Carol was an elected member of the Taunton School Committee and Massachusetts Teachers Association, and co-host of the local radio program, "Silver City Meeting House" on WVBF-AM.

During her membership as a Taunton Kiwanis member, she went on to become an elected State Representative for the Third Bristol District. Her history and commitment to this community is remarkable, so we have dedicated one of our annual scholarships in her name.

Bruce Farrell

Posthumously: Carol A. Doherty

Mr. Farrell is a Past President of the club and has held many roles in club administration. It was Bruce who founded the club's nearly two decade running "MEN WITH TASTE" fund raiser that benefits the Scholarship Fund. Mr. Farrell is a Real Estate Investor and owner of "Chestnut Realty", with properties in Massachusetts, Florida and Texas.

Members: Kiwanis Club of Taunton, Inc.

Brenda Hannon

Stephen Orcutt, CPA

Ms. Hannon is a Past President of the club and currently serves on the Board of Directors. Brenda is an executive with the Taunton Federal Credit Union, and is always on hand to provide volunteer help for Kiwanis Club projects.

Stephen Orcutt, CPA

Mr. Orcott is a long time member of the club and currently serves on the board and several committees. Steve is a CPA with the firm of Donellon, Orcutt, Patch & Stallard in Taunton.

Terrence Quinn

Stephen Orcutt, CPA

Terrence Quinn

Mr. Quinn is a Past President (Twice) of the club, and has provided great service for many years as a member of the Board of Directors and on countless committees and projects. Terry is co-founder of the club's "Flags of Courage" project.

Members: Kiwanis Club of Taunton, Inc.

Charles Rouleau

Mr. Rouleau is a power of example to all club members due to his service to a number of community organizations, including over 45 years with the Taunton Kiwanis. He has provided great service in improving the club's Food Booth at the former Rehoboth Fair, and has received awards for his selfless support of Kiwanis projects on the International Level. Charlie is a retired roofing contractor, real estate investor, and proudly served in the US Army Reserve for over 40 years.

Judith Thomas

Charles Rouleau

Ms. Thomas is a long time club member and currently serves on the Board of Directors and several committees. She provides great service to the community via Kiwanis as well as in her position with the Associates for Human Service organization in Taunton.