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All four Kitchener-Waterloo Kiwanis Clubs joined forces with 2 Key Clubs, and the University of Waterloo Circle K Club to help clean up the Grand Valley Trails Association trail at Snyder's Flats.  Here are some pictures from the trail cleanup. Click on a picture to see a larger view.

Cameron Key Club, Waterloo North, Cameron Heights Kiwanis waiting to start	Waiting to start - very cold!	Group Picture	Waterloo North Presents cheque to GVTA	Shoe Tree
St. Mary's Key Clubbers	Waterloo North Kiwanis Members	Sheryl & Andy	St. Mary's Key Clubbers	Osprey Nest
Osprey Couple	Group Picture

 

 

The Kiwanis club of Kitchener-Waterloo would like to thank its many volunteers for another successful Music Festival.  Here are some pictures from this year's Festival. Click on a picture to see a larger view.

Cambridge Concert Band	Kitchener Musical Society Band	Kitchener Musical Society Band	Galt Kiltie Band	Galt Kiltie Band
Jessie Elgood Chorus	Voices Raised	Forest Hill Concert Band	Abigail Struyk	Abigail Struyk
First Prize! Deserves a reward!	Rewards at Angie's	Woodwinds competitor	Rock Band Competition	Don't Doubt Courage
Rock Band Competitors	Bob Egan (Blue Rodeo) with Angela Vieth at Rock Band Competition	Abigail Matthews	Martin Noh	Adriana Ptacek
Justin Choi Performs	Charles Boo

 

 

The Kiwanis Club of Kitchener-Waterloo sponsored 4 sessions of "The Bully and the Purple Pants" – a presentation that combines award-winning songs with motivational speaking to provide children with effective strategies for dealing with verbal and physical bullies.  s.  The presentations were held at A.R. Kaufman PS, Pioneer Park PS, Stewart Ave School and Cedarbrae PS.  The kids were entertained and then educated on bullying by Paul Behnke.  For more information on his presentation:  www.paulbehnke.on.ca

90 Years of Service Celebrated

The Kiwanis Club of Kitchener-Waterloo celebrated 90 years of service to the community at a gala dinner on May 3, 2011, at Westmount Golf and Country Club. 

Amongst the attendees were past and present members of the Kiwanis Clubs of Kitchener-Waterloo and surrounding area, Waterloo Mayor Brenda Halloran, John Haddock, Chief Executive Officer at YMCA Cambridge and Kitchener-Waterloo, and Monica Himmelman, President of Community Support Connections. 

Chartered in April, 1921, The Kitchener-Waterloo Kiwanis Club is the oldest service club in the Kitchener-Waterloo area. Their service to the community includes the founding of the Meals on Wheels program, the Kiwanis Music Festival, establishment of Camp Ki-Wa-Y at Paradise Lake, and Kiwanis House Youth Residence. The Kiwanis Club of Kitchener-Waterloo has sponsored 5 other Kiwanis Clubs in our area in addition to 2 Key Clubs – one at St. Mary’s High School, and one at Cameron Heights.

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KIWANIS HELPS RESIDENT FULFIL HIS DREAM

Kiwanis House resident, Brinn decided that he would like to pursue post-secondary education.  The Kiwanis Clubs of Twin Cities and Kitchener-Waterloo have decided that they will help him by providing him with a bursary to cover most of the costs of his first year at Conestoga College.

Brinn and Jim Barnett, President KW Kiwanis

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KIWANIS GIVES KIWANIS HOUSE PROPERTY TO HOUSE OF FRIENDSHIP

House of Friendship has operated the Youth Residence for a number of years.  On March 23rd, the Kiwanis Clubs of Kitchener-Waterloo and Twin Cities jointly donated the property to The House of Friendship.  Kiwanis will continue to support the property with donations and involvement in their residential programs.  To see Rogers "Daytime" coverage about this donation, click here
 

KIWANIS CLUB SUPPORTS NUTRITION FOR LEARNING

The members of the Kiwanis Club of Kitchener-Waterloo work with Nutrition for Learning to provide a breakfast program at St. Luke's Church on Franklin Drive in Kitchener.  The project benefits students who attend Franklin Public School.  It has been proven that a nutritious breakfast helps children concentrate better and therefore learn better.
 

KIWANIS CLUB DONATES LAND TO YMCA

The Kiwanis Club of Kitchener-Waterloo gave a 77-acre parcel of land at Paradise Lake to the YMCA (August 25, 2009).  The ceremony was attended by many Kiwanians from the area and many YMCA associates, including Mike Stork, KW YMCA President and John Haddock, CEO of YMCAs of Cambridge & Kitchener-Waterloo.

The land is currently occupied by the YMCA Outdoor Education Centre, and Camp Ki-Wa-Y, a residential summer camp.

Mike Stork and John Haddock both remarked on the extraordinary gift they were receiving from the Kiwanis Club.  A commemorative plaque will be placed at the camp.

Malcolm Shantz presented the Club’s original Banner to Mike Stork.  The banner will be hung in the dining hall at the camp.

The camp was originally operated on leased land at Paradise Lake in partnership with the YMCA. In 1938, the club purchased 23.9 acres of lakefront property for $2868 (a large commitment in those days).  The vision continued when a second parcel of land was purchased in 1946, and a third in 1949.  In 1960 the present entrance and right of way of 10 acres and a house was acquired. Until recently, the club members were involved in many “hands on” projects such as building of cabins and the refurbishment of the stairway to the lakefront dock.

Kiwanis has been very proud of its relationship with the YMCA over the years and hopes to continue the relationship informally in the future.

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St. Mary's Key Club raises $1,400 for SCAW

The St. Mary's Key Club held a Key Club Week at their High School, and raised $1,400 for 40 bed kits for Sleeping Children Around the World!  Way to go guys!!!! Awesome!!! Congratulations on a great effort and a great result!!
 

KW Kiwanis funds Canadian Pride in Waterloo (WatWave)

The Kiwanis Club of KW is funding the WATWAVE 2007 project that distributes Canadian Flags to Waterloo residents for Canada Day

KW Kiwanis Music Festival winners at Provincial Competitions

Several of our competitors attained high awards in London, Ontario.
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click here for pictures of Sharon Ding

Kiwanis Music Festival has another successful year

The KW Kiwanis Music Festival had almost 2,000 participants competing this year.  For full details, visit www.kwkiwanismusicfestival.org

KW Kiwanis and Waterloo North Kiwanis Join forces for Playground

Rockway Public School received $22,000 from two Kiwanis Clubs to complete their new playground project.  Both clubs were approached by Principal Paul Grossman when it was obvious that the Parent's Council would be unable to provide enough funds for the remaining 2 phases of the new playground.  Kiwanians decided to support this worthwhile project, and presented the cheque to Rockway School on April 18th.

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Kiwanis Donates to Grand River Hospital

Proceeds from "The Ultimate Grape" Wine Raffle were donated to the Paediatric Neo-Natal Unit of GRH

ULTIMATE GRAPE 2005 GRAND PRIZE WINNER:

Douglas Dodds

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Kiwanians Deliver Meals on Christmas Day

Several Kiwanians and their spouses volunteered to deliver Meals on Wheels Christmas Day.  The Kiwanis Club of Kitchener-Waterloo founded the Meals on Wheels program in the K-W area.
 

Kiwanis Members Help with Wonders of Winter

Kiwanians and friends from the K-W, and Waterloo North Clubs helped to prepare Waterloo Park for the Wonders of Winter displays.  Braving the cold, and snow, the Kiwanis Club members have been involved in this community service project since its beginning.
 

ULTIMATE GRAPE EARLY BIRD WINNERS:

Golf Academy: Brian Molloy (sold by Gary Keller)
Cadillac 4 Weekend: Lee Villar/Sue Curtis (sold by Shelley Des Cotes)
MTD Products: Sandra Chalmers (sold by Alan Chalmers)
Paul Puncher Clothiers:Warren Law (sold by Rick Beyers)
Not Just For The Garden: Gladys Johnston (sold by Scott Willcox)
CKCO TV Hot Air Balloon: J. McDonald (sold by Gord Roberts)
T.A. Appliances BBQ: Herb Hoegler (sold by Alan Chalmers)
Best Western Weekend: Wayne Van Wyck (sold by Dietmar Sommerfeld)

Sharon Ding, was the top winner and scholarship recipient of her age category (7 years old) at the Provincial Finals of the Canadian Music Competitions this past May, and scored a mark of 92 at the National Finals in June.
Donna Mak is Sharon's Teacher.
Congratulations Sharon and Donna!
 

Kiwanis Music Festival has another successful year!

Over 2000 participants performed locally over the 8-day Festival.  Piano, Voice, Woodwinds and Brass, Strings, Guitar, Band and Choir competitions were held during the week of April 24th to May 1st.  The Kiwanis Club of Kitchener-Waterloo annually awards $15,000 in scholarships.
 

January 21 marks Kiwanis International's 90th birthday.  Many clubs are celebrating in special ways.  For more information go to Kiwanis International
 

After receiving his winnings from our "Ultimate Grape" lottery, the winner returned the funds to us, to be donated to the Mennonite Central Committee.