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Who We Are

Kiwanis is a worldwide service organization for individuals who want to participate in the improvement of their community, with a major emphasis on supporting children of all ages through worthy causes.

2006-2007 Officers
President: Jill Cadman
President-elect: Teresa Acevedo
Vice President: Julie Romero
Secretary: Gina Lavatai
Treasurer: Les Bowen
Immediate Past President: John Maas

2006-2007 Board of Directors

Ed Bowe
Bob Canavan
Dan Carter
Corey Gold
Mayra Gonzalez
Sharon Haxton
John Monteleone
Tom Peebles

David Peyton

The name "Kiwanis" was adapted from the expression "Nunc Kee-wanis" in the Otchipew (Native American) language, meaning "We have a good time," "We make a noise," or, under another construction, "We trade or advertise." Some persons prefer to pronounce the word "ki"; others, "kee."

During the organization's founding in 1915, members belonged to the "Benevolent Order Brothers." The name, however, was unsatisfactory from the first.

"It seems to me," said member Harry A. Young, "that Benevolent Order Brothers is a might peculiar name for an organization of businessmen. Who wants to be a BOB? Well, I don't for one. The name sounds downright silly, and I think we'd be getting off to a better start if we changed it right now before we go any further."

A committee of members sought the assistance of Clarence M. Burton, then historian for the City of Detroit, Michigan. Burton found the expression "Nunc Kee-wanis" in Bishop Baraga's dictionary of the Otchipew language.

The name was perfect. It satisfied founder Allen Simpson Browne, because one variation of its meaning, "We trade," corresponded with his conception of the new organization. He believed that better business opportunities among the members adding up to a sort of reciprocal trade arrangement constituted its prime purpose.

Other members, however, believed that the group should "make a noise"  a noticeable difference through community service.

- Adapted from Dimensions of Service
-The Kiwanis Story.

 

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