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Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing
the world one child and one community at a time.


We meet every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesday of the month at 12 NOON at Young's Restaurant, Valley Park.  directions




Current Officers:
   Kathy Smith, President
   Duy Nguyen, President Elect
   Linda James, Secretary
   Alice Eden / Mary Henricks,
   Treasurers





Inspirational Moments for Kiwnians:

The Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius asked:  "Why do we shrink from change? What can come into being except from change?"
 
As Kiwanians, we need to resist the appeal of tradition, because we are in the business of change-change for the better, one child and one community at a time.



Facts About Kiwanis International
 

  •   Kiwanis was founded in Detroit, Michigan, on January 21, 1915.
  •   In the early years, Kiwanis clubs focused on business networking, but even then, members were serving the needs of the poor.
  •   By 1919, the organization had changed its focus from business to service.
  •   Kiwanis became an international organization in 1916 with the organization of the Kiwanis Club of Hamilton, Ontario.
  •   Kiwanis limited its membership to the United States and Canada until 1962 when worldwide expansion was approved.


Until 1987, Kiwanis was a male-only organization.   But after years of debate and growing support, women's membership was received overwhelmingly.
 

   
   


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