Membership Made Easy Life is busy. The Marshall Kiwanis provides the
Together we can make a difference!
Marshall Area
ability for anyone to be involved. We meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month for lunch and a guest speaker from Noon to 1 p.m.
Kiwanis International
We also meet the 4th Wednesday of the month
The Marshall Area Kiwanis was chartered in 2011,
from Noon to 1 p.m. for lunch social lunch and
however, Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers
service project planning. Both regular meetings
founded in 1915 and dedicated to changing the world
are at the Marshall Golf Club which features a
one child and one community at a time.
casual meeting and dining atmosphere.
The principal core of the Kiwanis mission is the belief
Our service projects occur throughout the year as
that the most effective way to enhance a community
well as special social activities.
is to enhance its children. When you give a child the chance to learn, experience, dream, and succeed,
Join us as a guest at our meeting to see if Kiwanis
great things will happen.
is for you. Join and come as little or often as you'd like…all we ask is that you are committed and contribute in a way that is meaningful for you and the club.
Board of Directors 2012-2013 Bruce Remme, President Tyler Bowen, President-Elect Tricia Jensen, Secretary Abby Popowski, Treasurer Allan Bakke, Boardmember Jeff Mueller, Boardmember Cam Bailey, Boardmember Maggie Novosad, Boardmember Stephanie McKee, Boardmember Ben Martig, Past-President
Contact Us Marshall Area Kiwanis: PO Box 763, Marshall, MN 56258 Facebook: www.facebook.com/marshallareakiwanis Website: www.marshallkiwanis.org
Make a Difference and Join Today!
Stephanie McKee:
[email protected] or 507-532-9631
Dedicated to Serving Our Community's Children.
Kiwanis Service Projects
Membership Cost
Membership Rewards
As a new club we are identifing new service
Current annual member dues are $150. Meals are
One act of kindness can change the course of a life.
projects for our kids and young families in the
offered at each meeting for an additional cost. Other
Proving that one can make a difference, Kiwanians
Marshall Area. Here are a few examples:
personal financial contributions for specific club
have helped eradicate diseases, build schools,
projects and activities that you or your organization
shelter the homeless, feed the hungry and generate
find important and warranted are welcomed! All
millions of smiles.
Bring Up Grades, or BUG, is a program designed to recognize students who raise their grades, or maintain good grades,
money needed to accomplish a project is raised through club fundraising activities.
Kiwanis is the place for you if you: • Believe children are the future.
from one grading period to the next. Special
• Take pride in your community.
recognition is provided and is the academic
• Want to reach out to those in need.
achievement component of the club.
• Enjoy meeting new people.
Terrific Kids is a recognition
Because Kiwanis Members:
program designed for
• Improve communities 1 child at a time.
elementary school children.
• Build enduring friendships.
The program promotes
• Better the lives of children.
character development, self-esteem, and
• Participate in fun and fellowship.
perseverance as students work toward
• Sharpen leadership skills.
achieving a prescribed, self-determined goal
• Develop business contacts.
during a specific time period.
• Gain insights into local and international issues.
Independence Day and Festival of Kites Celebration is a family fun day of food,
• Attain a greater appreciation of their own talents and successes.
entertainment and dazzling fireworks cosponsored with Marshall Community Services. Other projects being explored include Adopta-Park and playground improvements, assistance to children's programs at the Marshall-Lyon County Library. We are also exploring how we may address other local issues such as reversing the trend of growing childhood obesity rates in our communities.
You won't regret your involvement so make a call and join today!