Kiwanis Club of Germantown
P.O. Box 38383Germantown, TN 38183 Click here for a map to our meeting location.
Email Contact List: News items, newsletter@germantownkiwanis.orgPresident, Claude Vinson president@germantownkiwanis.orgPresident-Elect, Tim Nicholson: presidentelect@germantownkiwanis.orgVice Pres., Steve Jackson: vicepresident@germantownkiwanis.orgClub Secretary, Ben Lane: secretary@germantownkiwanis.org Membership Info: membership@germantownkiwanis.org
Who are we?
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.We are a club of volunteers dedicated to helping children in our community. The Kiwanis Club of Germantown was formed on November 1, 1963. The Club has approximately 80 members.
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Germantown Kiwanis
The Kiwanis Club of Germantown was formed on November 1, 1963. The Kiwanis Clubs of East Memphis and Memphis were the sponsoring clubs. Charter Night was held on Wednesday, December 11, 1963 at the Colonial Country Club. The Club's first president was attorney Bruce Law. The only charter member currently in the club is Boyd Maize.
The Club is one of ten Kiwanis clubs in the Memphis Area (Division 1C), and is second in size only to the Memphis Club. The Club is currently growing and approaching 80 in membership.
Our membership has included a number of lieutenant governors, including current members Norman Stringer, Bill Austin, Frank Hadaway, E. Sewell Dunkin, Bob Nichols, Russ Adsit, David Pickler, Allyson Avera and current Lieutenant Governor Joe Keohane.
The weekly club meeting consists of an excellent buffet breakfast, good fellowship, and entertaining and informative, programs. One of the club highlights is the annual Club December Holiday Party in which members spouses participate.
Upcoming Events
Kiwanis sponsors informative presentations at weekly meetings as well as these other events.
Check here often for programming updates. For additional information regarding meeting presentations please contact Tim Nicholson.
What We/Do?
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(Picture) Kiwanians Wally Simpson and Don Eye judge the Germantown Elementary Science Fair.
Our club is focused on assisting children within the community so we volunteer and support multiple organizations such as:
Commission on Missing & Exploited Children (COMEC) http://www.comec.org
How do we do it?
Our latest new member is Mike Terry. On December 1st, Mike was officially welcomed to Kiwanis Membership by President Claude. Picture to follow.
At the July 7th club meeting, the Kiwanis Club of Germantown inducted two new members. Pictured (left to right): Kiwanian/sponsor Louise Bagby, new members Moya Dent and William Warren and Mayor/sponsor Sharon Goldsworthy.
Please welcome new members Karen Watson (second from left) and Colene Watkins. They are the newest to be inducted into membership on March 24, 2011. Karen is with the Arthritis Foundation and Colene with Comfort Keepers. These ladies bring our current membership to 80!
At the weekly meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Germantown, Charlotte Bergman was inducted into Kiwanis membership. Pictured (left to right); Kiwanis President Elizabeth Wojcik, Ms Bergman and Membership Chairman Steve Jackson.
At the weekly meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Germantown on October 14th, three new members were inducted into Kiwanis membership. Pictured (left to right): new members Chirag Chauhan and Wes Barnett, Kiwanis President Elizabeth Wojcik, new member Ed Barnett, sponsor Bob Blackwell and Membership chairman Steve Jackson.
All The Pancakes You Can Eat
Saturday March 26th 7A til 12 NoonPickering CenterGermantown Civic Club Complex Click here for a map to our location
Germantown Kiwanis Christmas Party
Cost $25 per person
Kiwanis Teacher of the Year
Young Children: Priority One
The Kiwanis
Club of Germantown has presented Madonna Learning Center with a check for $2,000 in keeping with the Kiwanis program: Young Children:Priority One.The club also honors students at Madonna each month with the Terrific Kids program.
Lifesaver and Hero Award
The Kiwanis Club of Germantown has honored Germantown resident Brian Coblentz with its "Lifesaver and Hero Award". Mr. Coblentz aided in the rescue of 3 year old Heather Wolff in January when the toddler, sledding down a steep embankment, found herself on the thin ice of the lake at Howard McVay Park. As Heather attempted to walk off the ice, it broke leaving her propped up by her arms. Mr. Coblentz was driving by with his family when he saw what happened. He plunged into the lake and lifted Heather out of the ice hole.The award was presented by Kiwanis Immediate Past President Sam Goff. Attending the ceremony was Mr. Coblentz's father-in-law Marion Flanagan (left) and his father Sam Coblentz (right).
The 2nd annual Germantown Kiwanis Charity Car Show
This year's car show will be held on April 9, 2011 at the Shops of Forest Hill in Germantown. Benefitting the children's programs and organizations supported by the Kiwanis Club of Germantown Charities, Inc. Entry fee is $25 per car. See information and registration forms below.
Last year was the first time that the Kiwanis Club of Germantown hosted a car show. With the help of generous sponsors and the hard work of our dedicated club members we produced a very successful event with over 80 entries of vehicles representing the last 100 years. We believe this year will be even bigger and better. Please see the sponsor application below.
2011 Germantown Kiwanis Charity Car Show Sponsor Packet.pdf
The Kiwanis Club of Germantown has awarded college scholarships to three outstanding students. The recipients (pictured left to right) are: Kiara Mitchell from Southwind High School, Alana Hu from Briarcrest Christian School and Elizabeth Stagich from Germantown High School.
Fore the Kids!
Kiwanis Golf Brochure.pdf
Kiwanis Sponsorship Letter.pdf
Rising Stars Program
A success:
Almost 500 attended the program featuring 26 acts and over 60 performers. Thanks to all the Kiwanians that participated along with our partners in the event, Germantown Community Theater and GPAC. A special thanks to Dick Leike for sponsoring the Reception.