The
Kiwanis Club of Findlay was chartered in 1920. The club
has served the community for over 87 years through service and
volunteer hours as well as fund raising efforts.
During
that time, the Kiwanis Club of Findlay annually contributes
almost $23,000 and over 23,000 service hours to the Findlay
and Hancock County Community.
The
Kiwanis Club of Findlay is a snapshot of the community, with
members from all walks of life and at every step of the career
ladder. We are unified in our belief that children and their
communities benefit from the efforts of a proficient group of
caring and involved volunteers.
Kiwanis
International
Founded in 1915
in Detroit and with headquarters now in Indianapolis, Kiwanis
International is a thriving organization of service- and
community-minded individuals who support children and young
adults around the world. More than 600,000 Kiwanis-family
members in 96 countries make their mark by responding to the
needs of their communities and pooling their resources to
address worldwide issues. Through these efforts, Kiwanis
International truly is "Serving the Children of the
World."
Guided by six
permanent "Objects", Kiwanis clubs view their role
within their respective communities with a great deal of
foresight. Key aspects to operating an effective club include:
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Evaluating
both children’s issues and community needs on an ongoing
basis
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Conducting
service projects to respond to those identified needs
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Maintaining
an active membership roster of professional business
people who have both the desire and the ability to serve
their community
Club meetings
traditionally are conducted once a week and offer an
atmosphere of fun, learning, and fellowship. In addition to
attending the meetings, the typical Kiwanian volunteers each
month to assist with club service projects.
Service
projects often are linked to the Kiwanis program, “Young
Children: Priority One.” This initiative places continuing
focus on the needs of children in pediatric trauma, safety,
child care, early development, infant health, nutrition, and
parenting skills.
Service
projects also address other needs within the community, such
as working to stop substance abuse, helping the elderly,
promoting literacy, supporting youth sports and recreation,
responding to disasters, and supporting specific persons in
need.
Kiwanis plays a
very special role in developing future generations of leaders.
- K-Kids
clubs at the elementary school level,
- Builders
Clubs in middle school and junior highs,
- Key Clubs
in high schools,
- Circle K
Clubs at the collegiate level all are Kiwanis
organizations that teach community service and leadership
skills to young people.
- Aktion
Clubs are made up of adults with mental and physical
disabilities who enthusiastically perform service to help
others.
Worldwide, the
entire Kiwanis family is committed to eliminating the
devastating effects of iodine deficiency disorders (IDD), the
world’s leading preventable cause of mental retardation.
More than 1.5 billion people are at risk of suffering IDD
because they do not receive enough iodine in their diet. But,
because of Kiwanis’ efforts, many parents who have been
affected by IDD are able to watch their children grow up
healthy and reach their full physical and mental potential.
The results of the IDD program will benefit every future
generation.
In a typical
year, Kiwanis clubs invest more than 6.2 million hours and
US$100 million in communities around the world. Through these
efforts, the Kiwanis organization truly leaves a lasting
impression on future generations.
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