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. 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, C. K. Krause.

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. Chairs, Johnnye Luebkemann & Bob Gragnani

STUFFED ANIMALS FOR THE TMH PEDIATRIC WARD 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, Johnnye Luebkemann & Bob Gragnani

Club members collect aluminum can rings for the house and help deliver the rings to the recycle center. Chair, C. K. Krause

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

TMH 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 $1000 for these kits in each community service year. Chair, Jan Collier

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 approximately $250, provide important and helpful information for the parents to use in taking care of these high risk children.

MILWAUKEE CRIBS: An example of items that the club has provided in the past 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.

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 a 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, Dave Colombo.

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 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 other 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 2004 members monitored the tree in the Tallahassee Mall. Chair, Dave Colombo.

SALVATION ARMY BELL RINGING:

The 2004 bell ringing took place at the Killearn Publix. Chair, Dave Colombo.

"KIDS VOTE" IN THE GENERAL ELECTION:

Members assist at a polling place every four year in the General Election. Chair, Dave Colombo

The club had a very successful fund raising golf tournament May 7, 2007. We raised about $7,000 for our community service budget for the coming year. The 2008 spring tournament date is May 5. Details will be announced in early 2008. 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 2006. Don't forget to put us in your 2006 public relations budget.

Go To The 2007 Killearn Kiwanis Golf Classic Page.