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What is Kiwanis?
Kiwanis is an international service organization serving the youth of the world. It was founded in Detroit, Mich., in 1915.
The word “Kiwanis” originally came from an Otchipew American Indian expression, “Nunc Kee-wanis, meaning “we trade” or “we share our talents.” That expression was translated by the early founders of the
organization into our first motto “We build.”
In 2005 the organization chose a new motto, “Serving the Children of the World” which has been enhanced by our current saying “Changing the world one child and one community at a time”.
Kiwanis is an international service organization serving the youth of the world. It was founded in Detroit, Mich., in 1915.
The word “Kiwanis” originally came from an Otchipew American Indian expression, “Nunc Kee-wanis, meaning “we trade” or “we share our talents.” That expression was translated by the early founders of the
organization into our first motto “We build.”
In 2005 the organization chose a new motto, “Serving the Children of the World” which has been enhanced by our current saying “Changing the world one child and one community at a time”.
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IN THE NEWS
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Kiwanis of Aiken tricycle donation
Recently Kiwanis Club President, Harvey Krape and Service Project Director, Bill Tyler donated tricycles to Children's Place and the Boys and Girls Club. The tricycles had been formerly used for the tricycle race sponsored by Aiken Kiwanis Club. Accepting the tricycles were Peggy Ford of Children's Place and Samantha Cheatham of the Boys and Girls Club.
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A renewed sign
Saturday, July 17th, several members of various civic organizations gathered together to work on improving the civic sign at Aiken Regional Airport. The sign was originally installed as a project for the local Eagle Scout troop, but was in need of well-deserved maintenance. The group stained the woodwork on the sign and installed a roof to help provide signage protection.
Above, champions of the project include from left, Bill Tyler, Denise Kemp and Harvey Krape, Aiken Kiwanis Club; Jeff Parker, Aiken Lions Club; and Rysheeka Bush, Daytime Rotary.
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Silver Bluff High holds Key Club BanquetKiwanis President Harvey Krape and his wife, Rota, attended the Silver Bluff High School Key Club banquet April 30 and presented scholarships to two deserving Key Club students. Recipients were Mr. Ray Moton and Ms. Kelsey Tschida. Each student received a $750 check to help offset their college expenses. Mr. Moton will attend USC Columbia where he will study nursing and Ms. Tschida will study business at Clemson.
Playground dedicated
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Members of the Aiken Kiwanis Club installed the dedication sign April 29 for the swing set at the Boys and Girls Club of Aiken. The sign was designed by Lenore and Brad Lewis and built by Harvey Krape. Kiwanis members Rota and Harvey Krape installed the sign. Many thanks to the Carolinas District Kiwanis Foundation for their help in funding the entire project.
Swinging into action
Members of the Aiken Kiwanis Club and community partners gathered on the grounds of the Boys and Girls Club March 27 to install a new swing set. The equipment was provided by the Kiwanis Club with the aid of a grant from the Carolinas Kiwanis District Foundation. This new playground equipment would help to complete the playground area installed last summer. With the help of several members of the community, the installation went smoothly and was completed in about 2 hours. Several children from the area participated in a clean up effort and were instrumental in pulling weeds and re-mulching the trees planted last fall under the watchful eye of Samantha Cheatham, director of the Boys and Girls club. Our deepest appreciation goes to all those who helped make the project a success with a special “shout out” to Richard and Amber Seigler of DR Horton builders and Jamin King of the Boys and Girls Club Advisory Board.
Harvey Krape, President, Aiken Kiwanis Club
Harvey Krape, President, Aiken Kiwanis Club
Blessing Box for New Ellenton
This Blessing Box was built by President Elect Harvey Krape for the Silver Bluff High School Key Club. The Box was installed at the New Ellenton fire department by Key Club Advisor Gail Hicks and her family along with Harvey Krape. The Box continues to be maintained by the Silver Bluff Key Club.
This Blessing Box was built by President Elect Harvey Krape for the Silver Bluff High School Key Club. The Box was installed at the New Ellenton fire department by Key Club Advisor Gail Hicks and her family along with Harvey Krape. The Box continues to be maintained by the Silver Bluff Key Club.
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Projects for the Boys and Girls Club of Aiken
Buddy benches originally made by Kiwanis of Aiken members for area middle schools, COVID 19 restrictions caused a change in plans. The benches were donated to the Boys and Girls Club of Aiken for the new playground area. Vice President Angela Byoette originated the idea and President Harvey Krape created the design. In total, four benches were made, painted and donated.
In addition, Kiwanis received a grant from Aiken County for trees as part of the "Keep Aiken County Beautiful" program. Kiwanis members and Key Club members worked with community partners and the Salvation Army to plant trees around the playground area.
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2020/2021 Kiwanis Club of Aiken Installation & Awards
We were proud to Install Harvey Krape as President for 2020/2021. Brad Lewis outgoing President also inducted John Boyette as Vice President and Angela Boyette as President Elect.
2019/2020 Kiwanis Club of Aiken Awards & Officer Installation Banquet
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