BECOME PART OF OUR GLADSTONE

ORGANIZATION KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL

Contact: Ken Benson
Phone: H: 906.428.2261 C:906.235.8565
Meetings: We meet weekly at:
The First Lutheran Church
1212 Minneapolis Ave.
Gladstone, MI
Time: Wednesdays @ 8:00 am
Please use the back door in the alley.
We would love for you to come and visit
our club.
RAPID RIVER KIWANIS
Kiwanis International is a global community of
clubs, members, and partners dedicated to
improving the lives of children one community at
a time. Today, we stand with more than 550,000
members from K-Kids to Key Club to Kiwanis
and many ages in between in 80 countries and
geographic areas. Each community has different
needs, and Kiwanis empowers members to
pursue creative ways to serve the needs of
children, such as fighting hunger, improving
literacy and offering guidance.

Kiwanis clubs host nearly 150,000 service Contact: Ken Benson

OUR CURRENT MEMBERS projects each year. P.O. Box 22
● Mike Albrecht Gladstone, MI 49837
● Peggy Austin Email: gladstonekiwanis@gmail.com
● Ken Benson Home: 906.428.2261 | Cell: 906.235.8565
● Julie Brunette
● Brenda Crow
Visit our Website:
● John Gilbert
● Arnold Grambow
● Melissa Histed Gladstonekiwanis.weebly.com
● Mary LaFave
● Mike Macfarlane
● Louis Martin
● Alan Stotz
● Tom Tauzer
● Jeffrey Waeghe Like us on : Gladstone Kiwanis
 KIWANIS SERVICE PROJECTS
Adopt a Highway Clean Up: Two miles of clean
up along US2
Apples for Autism: Sayklly’s Carmel Apples are
sold and profits help technology needs for autistic
children:
Backpack Food Program for Children in Need:
Weekly food bags are sent home with school age
children to ensure nutrition over the weekends
and holidays
Salvation Army Kettle Drive: Bell ringing at
Pat’s Food in December
Old Fashion Christmas Craft: Provide a craft
for children at Gladstone’s Old Fashion
Christmas
Rose Project: Plant and maintain roses along
US2
KIWANIS SUPPORT
● Aktion Club
● Bay Cliff Health Camp
● Bonifas Arts Center
● Delta County College Access Network
● Gladstone and Rapid River Athletics
● and Other Organizations
● Gladstone and Rapid River Robotics
● Gladstone and Rapid River Key Clubs
● Gladstone and Rapid River Therapy Dogs
● Kids Fishing Day
● Pathways Mix and Mingle
● Pregnancy Services of Delta County
● Salvation Army
● Special Olympics
● Community Thanksgiving Dinner
● Trunk or Treat
● United Way
● Welcome Newborns
● And MORE
MAJOR KIWANIS FUNDRAISERS
● Fran Cannon July 4th Firecracker Run/Walk
● Kiwanis Chicken BBQ
● Sayklly’s Carmel Apples for Autism
● Christmas Tree of Honor and
Remembrance
BRANCHES OF KIWANIS FAMILY
PHOTOS OF FUNDRAISERS
Kiwanis International
Since 1915, these adult volunteers have been
serving the children of the world through
fundraising and hands-on service projects.
Aktion Club
Aktion Club is the only service club for adults
with disabilities.
Circle K International
The world's largest student-led service
organization for college students. Now in 19
nations, this group is among the most passionate
of Kiwanis-family members when it comes to
service.
Key Club International
The high school organization sponsored by
Kiwanis International. High school student
members of Key Club perform acts of service in
their communities, such as cleaning up parks,
collecting clothing and organizing food drives.
They also learn leadership skills by running
meetings, planning projects and holding elected
leadership positions.
Builders Club
This club is designed for middle school students,
encourages members to focus their passion and
energy on serving others. They learn
self-confidence and become tomorrow’s leaders
through teamwork, goal-setting and action.