WHAT IS A KIWANIAN
The name “Kiwanis” means “we trade” or “we share our talents.” It was coined from an American Indian expression, Nunc Kee-wanis.
Kiwanians are volunteers changing the world through service to children and communities. Kiwanis members help shelter the homeless, feed the hungry, mentor the disadvantaged, and care for the sick. They develop youth as leaders, build playgrounds, raise funds for pediatric research, and much more. No problem is too big or too small. Why? Because working together, members achieve what one person cannot accomplish alone. When you give a child a chance to learn, experience, dream, and succeed, great things happen!
Kiwanis has nearly 8,000 clubs in 96 countries and sponsors close to 150,000 service projects yearly. Kiwanians have contributed more than $80 million toward the elimination of IDD (Iodine Deficiency Disorder) which is the leading preventable cause of mental retardation. (Information gathered from Kiwanis International website: kiwanis.org/WhoWeAre/WhatisaKiwanian)
SPRUCE PINE KIWANIS
The purpose of Spruce Pine Kiwanis is to improve the quality of life for children and families in our community. The local chapter is part of the Carolinas District of Kiwanis International, a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child, and one community, at a time.
The Spruce Pine Kiwanis chapter welcomes new members. The regular meetings of Kiwanis are now at 6:00 p.m., every Tuesday night, at Western Sizzlin' Steak House on Hwy 226 in Spruce Pine. Persons interested in becoming part of this fine community effort, please contact any Kiwanian, or call 828/766-7777.
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