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Serving the Children of the world

Welcome

What is Kiwanis?
Kiwanis is an international service organization serving the youth of the  world. It was founded in Detroit, Mich., in 1915.
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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

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.
          
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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.
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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Buddy benches originally made by Kiwanis of Aiken members for area middle schools, COVID 19 restrictions caused a change in plans.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.

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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. 
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2019/2020 Kiwanis Club of Aiken Awards & Officer Installation Banquet
Kiwanis of Aiken celebrated the year's accomplishments during their annual banquet September 26th ,2019 Kiwanis Lt. Governor, Lenore Lewis installed  the new officers and board.  In addition to reports from our Key Clubs and Circle K Members, a tribute was made to John Palmer's family for his 47 years of service to the club.  Harvey Krape was named Kiwanian of the Year.  Pictured above, Board members Shane Bagby, Felicia Pontoo, Bill Tyler, Angela Boyette,  Linda Sommers,  Treasurer  Dana Hall,  Immediate Past President Mary Driscoll, President Elect Harvey Krape, Secretary Lenore Lewis, President Brad Lewis. Not shown Dennis Michaelis 
 

2019 Banquet Photo Gallery

2020/2021 Recent member inductions

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Ramey and Ferris join Kiwanis of Aiken
New to the area and looking for community involvement, Eric Ramey and Bill Ferris recently joined Kiwanis of Aiken.  They were inducted September 6 during the club’s regular meeting at the Cumberland Village Clubhouse. Ramey relocated from Florida after Hurricane Irma with his family and works with Farm Bureau Insurance.  Ferris worked in Quality and Manufacturing management in Dayton Ohio.  Pictured above, Kiwanis of Aiken president, Michael McNeill and membership chair Brad Lewis with inductees Eric Ramey and Bill Ferris.


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Location

The Alley  SW
Newberry St and Third
Aiken, SC 29801

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