We are a service club that is part of an
international organization with more than 300,000 members in more than
80 nations. We perform various work in the community of Lansing,
primarily on the behalf of young children. Among the various
projects that involve our membership are: YMCA youth programs, mentoring
for elementary school children, assistance with high school Key Clubs,
meals on wheels, Salvation Army bell ringers, Children's Miracle
Network, Lansing Area Crop Walk, collection and distribution of winter
clothing and blankets, and various other projects including the awarding
of scholarships for college and divinity students.
We
meet every Thursday, 12:00 noon, at
Coscarilli's,
2400 S
Cedar, Lansing, MI. Buffet luncheon at 11:45AM.
We encourage members to
bring guests and we welcome visitors from other area Kiwanis Clubs. Each
meeting program includes a speaker of interest.
A few of our
recent
speakers:
- Dr. Leonard Zuckermann,
Chief of Urology, Sparrow
- Virg Bernero, Lansing Mayor
- Dr. T. C. Wallace, Superintendent Lansing Public Schools
- Dr. Charles Ballard,
Economics Professor, MSU
- Richard Studley, Michigan Chamber of Commerce
-
Nicholas Ferreri, WILX Meteorologist
- Stephen Hayward, Planning/Development - Lansing Twp.
- John Johnson, Michigan High School Athletic Assn.
- Michael Patrick Shields, Host of the "Big Show" on WJIM
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