August 2009 - Kiwanis News -

Typhoon victims need Kiwanis’ help

Thousands of families have been tragically affected by typhoon Marakot that struck Taiwan in early August 2009. Torrential rain and mudslides have devastated this area, causing many deaths and leaving people homeless. Officers from Kiwanis International...

Published Mon, Aug 08 2009 11:50 AM by Chris Hayworth

Kiwanis Club to honor four who saved trapped woman

Wausau, WI: http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/article/20090819/WDH0101/90819057/1981 The Wausau Golden Kiwanis Club will recognize four people who pulled a trapped woman from inside a vehicle as it rolled into the Wisconsin River last year. Emily Duncanson...

Published Mon, Aug 08 2009 11:48 AM by Chris Hayworth

Fine example of volunteerism

Manila, Philippines: http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/216333/fine-example-volunteerism Last Saturday evening, I had the privilege of addressing a group that I consider one of the finest examples of volunteerism today – the Kiwanis International. The...

Published Mon, Aug 08 2009 11:46 AM by Chris Hayworth

World Service Medal Winner thanks Don Canaday

From the desk of D. Gray Heppner, M.D. Dear Mr. Canaday, It would be impossible to convey how much the Kiwanis International endorsement of Malaria as a major children’s problem has meant to me, my colleagues in the Army, and to all of us who struggle...

Published Mon, Aug 08 2009 1:08 PM by Chris Hayworth

Malden Kiwanis planning Family Fun Day

A shot from last year's Family Fun Day. BOSTON, MA - Parents will have a temporary reprieve from the dog days of summer on Saturday, Aug. 15 at Devir Park, when the Malden Kiwanis organization hosts Family Fun Day from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The entrance...

Published Mon, Aug 08 2009 11:54 AM by Chris Hayworth

Beck honored by Kiwanis

LaGuardia Kiwanis donates pediatric trauma kit http://www.dailypress.net/page/content.detail/id/514243.html Kiwanis Division 24 Lt. Gov. Kenneth Benson, left, presents the Legion of Honor Award to Jack Beck Thursday for outstanding service during his...

Published Mon, Aug 08 2009 11:39 AM by Chris Hayworth

LaGuardia Kiwanis donates pediatric trauma kit

http://www.queenscourier.com/articles/2009/07/29/news/regional/courier_sun/south/doc4a709aeab3987815636769.txt QUEENS, NY - The LaGuardia Kiwanis Club presented a child-sized Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Center (KPTC) Trauma Kit to the LaGuardia Airport Port...

Published Mon, Aug 08 2009 11:37 AM by Chris Hayworth

Kiwanians award 'Legions of Honor'

Weirton, WV http://weirtondailytimes.com/page/content.detail/id/525516.html?nav=5002 The Wellsburg Kiwanis Club recently recognized two longtime members and remembered three members whom the group lost last year. Legion of Honor awards were presented...

Published Mon, Aug 08 2009 2:00 PM by Chris Hayworth

Ready to spring into "Aktion' / New service club for disabled adults designed to give back

Ashland, OH http://www.times-gazette.com/news/article/4637940 One local social service club is extending its community outreach efforts. The Kiwanis Club of Ashland has formed Aktion Club a service club for adults with disabilities. Bruce Kramer, Ashland...

Published Mon, Aug 08 2009 1:56 PM by Chris Hayworth

Golden K Kiwanis: Lincoln School

Owantanna, MN http://www.owatonna.com/news.php?viewStory=108508 The Golden K Kiwanis Club presented 117 Citizen of the Year certificates to students at five elementary schools and Willow Creek Middle School on the last day of school. Citizen of the Year...

Published Mon, Aug 08 2009 1:41 PM by Chris Hayworth

Kiwanis Club has long history in Gadsden

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Gadsen, AL http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20090802/NEWS/907309987/1034/LIFETIMES?Title=Kiwanis-Club-has-long-history-in-Gadsden Recently, a local civic organization celebrated...

Published Mon, Aug 08 2009 1:36 PM by Chris Hayworth