"Collinsville Kiwanis is dedicated to changing the world one child at a time ..."


VOLUNTEERS EVENT SIGN-UP BUSINESS SPONSORS SPECIAL EVENTS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES CONTACT US MEMBERSHIP ACTIVE MEMBERS CONTACT US CHANGING LIVES APPLEBEES HORSERADISH FESTIVAL ITALIAN FEST ORANGE SALES CONTACT US
Kiwanis is a 501(c)4 not for profit organization of local volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time -- "Collinsville Sunrise Kiwanis is the best service organization around" serving locally and internationally the needs of children ... Kiwanis Fundraising efforts are entirely focused on raising monies for children's needs; mostly locally, and also regionally. Join us for breakfast meetings every Thursday morning at the Oatman House at 501 East Main street. Your first breakfast is compliments of Collinsville Sunrise Kiwanis! ................................................. KIWANIS CLUB OFFICERS President - Mike Evans President Elect - Doug Ramey Secretary - Liz Dalton Treasurer - Kevin Zawadniak BOARD OF DIRECTORS Vic Betta Steve Barbee Don Billy Jim Broyles Tammy Corrie Don Kleemann Rocky Lane Jenneane Musegades Doug Ramey Ginger Trucano Sandy Rose ................................................. AUGUST BIRTHDAYS Doug Ramey - August 6th Doug Higgins - August 24th Don Kleemann - August 31st ................................................. A Special THANK YOU for Local Collinsville Business Donations: APPLEBEE'S CRACKER BARREL HERR FUNERAL HOME SCHNUCKS WAL-MART ................................................ OTHER IMPORTANT LINKS! COLLINSVILLE CHAMBER KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL KIWANIS DISTRICT OFFICE KIWANIS ALTON KIWANIS BELLEVILLE KIWANIS BETHALTO KIWANIS COLUMBIA KIWANIS EAST ST LOUIS KIWANIS FV HEIGHTS KIWANIS GLEN CARBON KIWANIS MARYVILLE KIWANIS SWANSEA Generous Underwriting Sponsors 0f KIWANIS this year have included: LE Smith Jewelers The Bank of Edwardsville Collinsville Building and Loan Haury color Studio Home Federal, Home Furniture Jay Hoffman Mane Attraction Nancy Berry, Oates and Assoc. Schnucks Evers Pharmacy KTLLC Communications Herr Funeral Home Collinsville BPW Liz Dalton ............................................ The President’s Corner "Please extend your appreciation and congratulations to our 2010-2011 list of officers: President - Doug Ramey Vice President - Don Kleemann President Elect - Kathy McConnell Secretary - Liz Dalton Treasurer - Kevin Zawodniak." Your Friend in Kiwanis, Mike Evans ............................................ Newly Elected 2009-10 Officers President - Mike Evans President Elect - Doug Ramey Vice President - Vic Betta Secretary - Liz Dalton Treasurer - Kevin Zawodniak Board of Directors Past President - Steve Barbee Don Kleemann, Sandy Rose, Jim Broyles, Jeanneane Musegades, Don Billy, Jerry Church, Tammy Corrie, and Curt Knolhoff. ............................................ In 2007, 2008 and 2009 the Collinsville Kiwanis Raised Over $7,300 for local kids! Last Christmas, over 40 local Collinsville kids benefited directly with 100% of the proceeds from The Annual Kiwanis Peanut Day Fundraiser.	CALENDAR of EVENTS ............................................ Schnucks-E-Scrip Cards Pay Up To 3% Directly To Collinsville Kiwanis! Click HERE E-Script Sign-up Instructions Online! ............................................ The Schnucks Wishing Well Surrounded by leadership of local Collinsville Kiwanis ............................................ KIWANIS MEETINGS are 7am each Thursday at our own native Oatman House on 501 East Main, Collinsville Your 1st Guest Meeting Breakfast Is Always Free! ............................................ The Luis V. Amador Recipient: Rocky Lane ............................................ Prayers Still Needed! Please continue to pray for Steve Barbee, Rocky Lane, Jack Ridinger, and Paul Bohnenstiehl ............................................ Kiwanis of Collinsville Donates to both CARD and to Haiti Relief Kiwanis International has created a matching grant from it’s Disaster Relief Fund. Our $1000 has turned into $2000 for UNICEF. Thank you everyone! ............................................ Spastic Paralysis Bowl-A-Thon get your team together and line up your sponsors and lets help to strike out spastic paralysis around the world. Watch for more info on the date in upcoming newsletter. ............................................ Member Monday 1st Monday of each month Get your team together and line up your sponsors and lets help to strike out spastic paralysis around the world. Watch for more info on the date in upcoming newsletter. ............................................ August 12th Wally Steuter will talk about his Habitat for Humanity build and experience in El Salvador ............................................ Sept 18th and 19th - Italian Fest - Keep your calendars open! ............................................ Sept 27th - Officers Installation Come to the Dinner at the Oatman House ............................................ Oct 28th - Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, Special Guest Speaker - Don Sabbert ............................................ Applebee's ALL U Could EAT WAS A HUGE SUCCESS BECAUSE OF U! Applebees and Collinsville Kiwanis teamed-up BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER was a huge success with all proceeds going to Christmas Gifts for local Collinsville area needy kids! ............................................ © 2010 A KTLLC Communications Solution	Community Service Projects: Collinsville Holiday House Tour was a BIG success - our time and trimmings were greatly appreciated at the Blum House. If you have a service project or know someone in the community who needs our help.... please bring it up at the next meeting! ....................................................... Prayer Circle: Doris Spanholtz, Mel Bickel, Steve Barbee ....................................................... The 2009 Annual International Horseradish Festival was a great weekend of sunshine for raising monies for local Collinsville kids. (click here to see 2009 photos) This is a wonderful fundraiser - Thank You to everyone who made the event special by helping. The KIWANIS BRATS and HOT DOGS are supplied by Collinsville's own Schnucks ....................................................... KIWANIS NEWEST MEMBERS: Welcome to our newest Member, Laurie Nichols of Sunset Hill Cemetery ....................................................... KIWANIS MEMBER OF THE YEAR: Doug Ramey, Portfolio Manager St. Louis Investment Advisors office: 618.344.5808 email: DRamey@SliA.com ....................................................... CONGRATULATIONS GINGER! Our Hixson Award Winner for 2009 Thanks for all your hard work and service to the community. ....................................................... Get more information on Kiwanis or becoming a Kiwanis Member by calling 618.345.8666 today for more information or email ...................................................... Kiwanis clubs also sponsor Kiwanis-family organizations for young people and adults: Collinsville High School Key Club, Circle K clubs at the collegiate level, Kiwanis Junior clubs for young adults in Europe, and Aktion clubs for adults living with disabilities. These clubs teach future world leaders the importance of helping others. .......................................................