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The Ohio Kiwanis Family consists of nearly 25,000 men, women, and children serving in Kiwanis, Circle K, Key, Builders, K Kids, and Aktion clubs throughout the State of Ohio. What do we have in common? We are all dedicated to serving our communities and the world. We hope you enjoy this look at our organization and we hope you agree that serving others is the most worthwhile activity any of us could possibly undertake. We invite you to take a closer look at us by joining us at a local meeting or service project. Simply go to the About Kiwanis section in the menu on the left side of the page to find a club in your area. Fill out the Member Interest Form and we will contact you with more information about Kiwanis International.
Message from the District Governor
BILL SNELLGROVE
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Kiwanis is nearly 100 years old and is known for its service, its fellowship and “Serving the Children of the World”. In our clubs, Kiwanians do great service in our communities – from supporting a food bank to blood-pressure screening at a senior center, from a teen talent show to building a new play-ground, from college scholarships to the Service Leadership Programs (SLP) for students; from preventing pediatric trauma in Ohio to eliminating maternal/neonatal tetanus in the third world.
What makes this possible are the dedicated Kiwanians who give so generously of their time and talents. Working together, pooling our talents as a club or division or district, we achieve great things. That’s why Cheryl and I want this to be a year celebrating our members and our clubs.
Today the need for Kiwanis service is greater than ever – in our local communities, and in our larger community. Each club has many opportunities to meet the growing need locally in service or SLP.
Additionally, across Ohio between 10,000 and 12,000 children are removed from their homes on an emergency basis for their protection, often without anything but the clothes they are wearing. This is very traumatic for them as they are separated from family, friends, schools and churches. First Lady Cheryl wants to show these children that someone cares by providing inexpensive backpacks, with personal care items, and small toys and stuffed animals to these children in all 88 counties of Ohio. You will hear more about this in the coming months.
And we have the opportunity to eliminate Maternal/Neonatal Tetanus in 39 countries where a new born suffers and dies every nine minutes. A simple vaccination, nearly universal in the developed world, can protect women and their future children from this dreadful affliction.
To meet these needs, we need more hands. So my challenge to you, and to myself, is to grow our service and grow our club membership. Each supports the other – there is no service without dedicated Kiwanians and we Kiwanians are here for service. Only we can do that – you and I. Let’s do this for ourselves, for our clubs and for our communities.
You – Our Members – Are The Key
To Your Club’s Service;
To Your Service Leadership Programs;
To Your Club’s Membership Growth;
To Your Club’s Success.
So I Challenge You - Unlock the Possibilities.
If you are not a member but are interested in serving your community, we have 246 clubs all over Ohio. Join us in changing the world, one child, and one community at a time.
Cheryl and I are looking forward to serving you and your club this year. Thank you for giving us this opportunity.
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What if you could save a baby's life?
With The Eliminate Project, you can. Maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT) kills one baby every nine minutes. But three doses of a 60-cent vaccine can protect mothers and babies. Kiwanis and UNICEF have joined forces to bring this vaccine to 38 countries, eliminating MNT from the face of the Earth. What can you do right now? Learn about MNT and advocate for the cause. Participate in our fundraisers. Over the next few years, the work we do will change the world. Find out more at www.TheEliminateProject.org.
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