In 1997 the Club was nominated for the third or fourth time for this award; this time by DeSoto Trail Elementary School. We did not win the award, but the community service work of the Killearn Kiwanis Club is something of which we are very proud.

These are on-going projects in which club members participate on a year round basis. The public is invited to join these efforts individually or in their workplace. Call one of the chairs or email Charles W. "Chuck" Walter for more information.

CAMPBELL'S FOOD PRODUCTS LABEL AND GENERAL MILLS COUPON COLLECTIONS:

Members collect these labels to give to Gretchen Everhart School to earn computer equipment and software. Chair, Darrin Holloman.

WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S CLOTHING FOR THE TMH PEDIATRIC WARD, EMERGENCY ROOM,  AND THE REFUGE HOUSE:

Here again, members collect good used clothing to be used at the TMH Pediatric Ward for underprivileged children. Chair, Johnnye Luebkemann.

STUFFED ANIMALS FOR THE TMH PEDIATRIC WARD AND CHILDREN'S PHYCHIATRIC CENTER, AND THE REFUGE HOUSE:

Members collect stuffed animals from various sources for presentation to the above listed agencies. Prime sources are garage and yard sales where sellers are advised of the opportunity to donate the items. Chair, Pamela Edwards

Club members collect aluminum can rings for the house and help deliver the rings to the recycle center.

FLORIDA DISTRICT PAST GOVERNOR DON FINEOUT'S BOOKS FOR KIDS PROJECT:

Club members are collecting books for pre-school and day care centers. So far, in 2002 about 313 have been turned in. Public paritcipation is encouraged.  (Marvin Doyal)

ROCK AND READ:

a related project in which members volunteer to read one hour per month to 3 and 4 year olds at the Capital City Head Start Center.

These are projects which support a specific deserving entity over an extended period of time.

TMRMC PEDIATRIC SPECIAL CARE UNIT:

STARTER KITS: STARTER KITS ARE for underprivileged parents of homebound infants in the unit and are provided approximately once each month. The Killearn member in charge watches the sales at stores like Target and KMart to accumulate the following types of items: Cloth diapers, rubber pants, diaper pins, receiving blankets, crib sheets, bibs, one piece sleepers, tee-shirts, socks and booties, baby wash cloths, bottles, baby outfits. The club expects to spend approximately $900 for these kits in each community service year.

DISCHARGE BOOKLETS: In addition to the Starter Kits described above, the club has provided funding for publication of special Discharge Booklets for the parents of new born infants who are taking their children home. These booklets, which cost $250, provide important and helpful information for the parents to use in taking care of these high risk children.

MILWAUKEE CRIBS: Another item that the club has provided is a Milwaukee Crib at a cost of $1,200. This is a special crib which can accomodate twin infants to help maintain "to-getherness" in the family during their stay in the unit.

LIGHTHOUSE CHILDREN'S HOME:

ADOPT A TEEN

The club has donated $240 to the Lighthouse Children's Home for the "Adopt A Teen" program to provide a teen with partial support during the next year of her stay at the home. It takes approximately 30 sponsors to fully support one girl for one year. Our most recent teen is S. Kathren Fine.

(KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION WORLD WIDE SERVICE PROJECT:

The Killearn Kiwanis Club has a program for each member to voluntarily save their pocket change in special IDD cannisters. As of the end of August 2002, through all our efforts we have raised over $6,000 which goes to a special emphasis program designated by Kiwanis International or The Florida District. Any member of the community is welcome to participate in this worthwhile program. If you are interested in helping call C. K. Krause at 893-2956 or E-Mail.

These are projects of a repetitive nature, frequent or infrequent, which the club usually accomplishes at some time during the year.

aKtion CLUB ACTIVITIES:

aKtion CLUB SERVICE PROJECTS AND MEETINGS TWICE MONTHLY.

Killearn Kiwanis members assist the aKtion club, a service club of developmentally handicapped individuals, with club management and in arranging and conducting their meetings and service projects.

DEMPSEY MAYO ROAD CLEANUP.

This is now a quarterly community service project of the aKtion Club.  Meet at Moore Elementary at 9 a.m. Chair, Bob Bull

aKtion CLUB CHRISTMAS WRAPPING PARTY.

Killearn Kiwanis members assist aKtion Clubbers with the wrapping of gifts each year for the Caring Connection family adopted by the aKtion club. Our club further assists the aKtion Club by providing canned goods for a food basket in addition to the family Christmas gifts. Chair, Bob Bull

TIMBERLANE ROAD CLEANUP:

This is a quarterly community service project of the Killearn Club.  Chair, Bob Orsillo.

DESOTO TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Killearn Kiwanis has been a Partner for Excellence for the full time of the school's existence.

EQUIPMENT STORAGE SHED.

In 1997 the club has spent about $700 for a portable storage shed for the school to store physical education equipment. The school has recognized Killearn Kiwanis as a special partner with a sign on their marquee and an item in the newsletter. Chair, Ben Colmery.

CORK ART DISPLAY BOARDS.

Five members of the club spent 5 hours installing 120 feet of art display boards in the breezeways at the school on August 1, 1998. Chair, Eric Johnson.

In 2002 the club purchased school supplies and othe items on the school's wish list.

Each year the club purchases and club volunteers deliver food baskets for Thanksgiving dinners to four needy families identified by the Gretchen Everhart Staff. Chair, Darrin Holloman.

BIG BEND HOSPICE TREE OF REMEMBRANCE IN THE TALLAHASSEE MALL.

In 2002 members will monitor the tree in the Tallahassee Mall. Chair, John Ryor.

SALVATION ARMY BELL RINGING

The 2002 bell ringing took place at the Killearn Publix. Chair, Bob Bull.

The club had a very successful fund raising golf tournament May 6, 2002. We raised about $7,000 for our community service budget for the coming year. The 2003 spring tournament date is Monday, May 5th. Details will be announced in early 2003. Put it on your schedule and check here in January or February for the details. Click below to see the individuals and local businesses who sponsored tees and greens and donated prizes for the tournament this year, and how you can participate in 2003. Don't forget to put us in your 2003 public relations budget.

Go To The 2002 Killearn Kiwanis Golf Classic Page.