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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.

The 2009-2010 Officers

Sharon Haxton: President, Susan Newman: President Elect, Jennie Garret: Vice President,
Aileen Diaz: Secretary; Les Bowen: Treasurer; Corey Gold: Immed. Past President

 

The 2009-2010 Board of Directors

Luis Badillo, Ed Bowe, Bob Canavan, Dan Carter, Lauri Carothers, Jorge Gonzalez, Abigail Harlan, Julie Romero, Terri Stockwell

2009-2010 Officers
President: Sharon Haxton
President-elect: Susan Newman
Vice President: Jennie Garret
Secretary: Aileen Diaz
Treasurer: Les Bowen
Immediate Past President: Corey Gold

2009-2010 Board of Directors

Luis Badillo
Ed Bowe
Bob Canavan
Dan Carter
Lauri Carothers
Jorge Gonzalez
Abigail Harlan
Terri Stockwell
Julie Romero

2009-2010 Committee Chairs

Teresa Acevedo Public Relations
Ed Bowe Programs
Bob Canavan Youth Services
Dan Carter Membership
Dan Carter Fishing Tournament
Jennie Grant YCPO
Annie Gorayeb Sponsored Youth
Chuck Gugliuzza Kiwanis One Day
John Maas Prayer Breakfast
John Monteleone Division Council
John Monteleone Ways & Means
Susan Newman Community Service
David Peyton Prayer Breakfast
Joe St. Aubin Techno Master

 

 

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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