Stand Up for Kiwanis

Enjoy an entertaining night full of laughs benefiting the Kiwanis Club of Pekin! Doors open at 6 PM and the show starts at 7 PM on Saturday, March 19th at the Pekin Moose Lodge. A full cash bar and a limited menu available! Must purchase tickets online in advance. Not tickets available at the door. 

We are excited to announce Edgar Sandoval will be joining us as the evening's emcee... stay tuned for a complete line up of comedians!

21+ older show. All proceeds benefit the Kiwanis Club of Pekin, serving the children in our community.

Purchase ticket here

AMT Joins Club to Support PCHS Dragon's Closet

 

The Kiwanis Club of Pekin recently completed a collection drive to help restock the Dragon's Closet at PCHS. The Closet serves as an "as-needed" pantry for PCHS students and includes food, clothing and personal items. 

In addition to a car full of donations, the club also made a large financial contribution to the Dragon's Closet. Advanced Medical Transport also made a large financial contribution. 

Pictured are club members Danielle Bernier and Sheila Coussens-Martin with the donated supplies. Also pictured are club members Sheila Coussen-Martin and Sherry Semonis accepting the check from Advanced Medical Transport's Josh Bradshaw.

Club Welcomes Two New members

The Kiwanis Club of Pekin recently welcomed two new members. Manda Brown (sponsored by Bill Fleming) and Joe Franklin (sponsored by Sheila Coussens-Martin) were officially inducted into the club on November 16th. Former club president Shannon Sandoval led the induction ceremony. Welcome Manda & Joe!

Club Installs New Board/Officers

Division 20 Lt. Governor Herb Kasube attended the Kiwanis Club of Pekin's October 4th lunch meeting. Kasube formally removed retiring board members and officers and then installed the new board and officers.

Joe Shehorn was recognized for his year of service as President of the club. He is pictured here with Lt. Governor Herb Kasube. 

Also leaving the board as immediate past president was Shannon Sandoval . The new board includes:

Bill Fleming, President

Sheilla Coussens-Martin, President-elect / Membership Chair

Danielle Bernier, Vice President/ Fundraising Chair

Joe Shehorn, Immediate Past President

Jeff Brooks, Secretary

Christine Schwartz, Treasurer

Amy McCoy, Assistant Treasurer

Fred Altman, Kelly Giraudo, and Tanya Simpson, Board Members (2022)

Paula Davis and Sherry Semonis, Board Members (2023)

Easter Ham Sale!

 It's time to place your order for Easter Hams. Contact your favorite Kiwanian! They can also take your order for gift cards from Echo Valley Meats. All proceeds benefit the youth programs supported by the Kiwanis Club of Pekin.

Cunefare Receives Amador Medallion Award

Congratulations to long-time club member Ruby Cunefare, who was given this very prestigious Division Award today. We are so proud of you and so thankful for all the ways our club has benefitted from your love and passion for Kiwanis over the years!

It's Cheese Season!

Did you know that this year, we're giving away more than $5,000 to local organizations serving children? We're able to do this in large part because of YOU and your support of our largest annual fund-raisers!

One of those is now running. . . Kiwanis members are taking orders for CHEESE! As always, we have a GREAT selection of products that will be delivered fresh from the Wisconsin dairy and just in time for your Christmas gatherings!

Contact a Kiwanis member, including Bill Fleming at the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce, 346-2106, to place your order.  Deadline to order is November 26, with delivery in early December.

Grant Application Available

Bike Rodeo

Stand Up For Kiwanis

Advance tickets are $15 and available at Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce, Dan Pfeifer State Farm, Patty Friedrich State Farm and Neal Chiropractic.  Or they can be purchased at the door for $20.  Or you can purchase online through the Kiwanis Club Facebook event page at:  https://www.facebook.com/events/354249021827083/ 

Kiwanis Bowl A Thon

Bring A Buddy Day

Tuesday, November 13th is Bring A Buddy Day.  Please bring a potential member to our meeting and let's grow our club!

Kiwanis Grant Deadline Near

Click here to download the application.

Fundraiser Follow Up

Austin, Jackson, and Courtney would like to thank the community for gifting them a handicap accessible car!

Stop by and celebrate raising $32,000 between the hours of 11AM and 12:30PM on Saturday, July 28th at the foot of Court Street near the gazebo. The boys and their NEW ride will be there to say hi!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1113353382154173/

Flower Planting

Kiwanians:  Remember, we are planting flowers at the Kiwanis Flower Garden across from the Stadium this Saturday, May 5th, from 8-10 AM! Bring a hand shovel and gloves, and wear your work clothes.

Sign up here:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c44a9af29a3f58-flower4

Also, like past years, each Kiwanian is expected to volunteer for a week to weed, water, and care for the flower bed. And, like last year, Susan McCabe has offered to take your week in exchange for a $20 DONATION TO ST. JUDE!!! Please give $20 to Susan to opt out of your weekly responsibility. The donation will be made on behalf of Kiwanis... what a win-win!! Thanks to Susan!

Parkway Clean Up May 7-12!

Just claim a section, grab a large trash bag and some gloves, and away you go!
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/30E0C44A9AF29A3F58-parkway11

This is during Picking Up Pekin Week, so let's have a few more of you come out to help this week :)

Bicycle Rodeo

The Kiwanis Bicycle Rodeo is scheduled for June 2, from 9:00am to 11:30am.  Check back for more info.

Bring A Buddy Day

It's no April Fools...Bring A Buddy Day is Tuesday, April 3rd.  The program will be Cameron Bettin from the Pekin Park District sharing the results of their recent community survey.

Parkway Clean Up Extended

It's time to start our monthly clean up on Parkway Drive.  We are supporting the city's beautification efforts by continuing to maintain our adopted stretch of Parkway between Rt 98 and Sheridan!

Please bring your own bags and use gloves if you have them---just never know what you may find, but you are making Pekin a safer place for kids by helping out!

Please sign up at the link below to "Adopt a Block" of Parkway from now through April 16th. If you want to maintain a block year-round, just let us know in the comments and we will label it yours!

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c44a9af29a3f58-parkway10

2018 Pekin Kiwanis Grant Applications Available

Grants from the Kiwanis Club of Pekin are given for direct services and programs that align with our mission to improve family wellness in the greater Pekin community through a growing and active membership network. Kiwanis will be a positive influence in our local community…so that one day, all children will wake up in communities that believe in them, nurture them and provide the support they need to thrive.

Grants amounts generally range from $100 to $500.

Grant applications must be received by the executive board on or before April 1, 2018.

Grants will be distributed on April 24th at 11:30 AM at the Pekin Country Club. A representative from the receiving organization is expected to attend.

A one-page report detailing the outcome of any grant monies received is required.  Grant applications must be emailed to the Kiwanis Club of Pekin.

Click here to download the application and further guidelines.

February 20th is Our Day of Service

We'll be snack packing on February 20th after our meeting.  We need 12 helpers:

​ www.SignUpGenius.com/go/30E0C44A9AF29A3F58-snack5 ​


Midwest Food Bank needs our help on February 20th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.  Sign up here:

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/30E0C44A9AF29A3F58-midwest1

1st Quarter Social - Puppy Bowl

We are throwing a pre-Superbowl party and would love for you to join us! The party will be from 2-4PM, so people can reach their final destination to watch the game! The Puppy Bowl starts at 3PM and you wont want to miss that!

Non-alcoholic beverages will be provided, BYOB if you'd like. Appetizers to share are welcome!

Thank you to the Bloom family for hosting us!

Host:Kiwanis and The Bloom Family  (309)840-1121

When: Sunday, February 4 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM 
Where: The Bloom Residence 1613 Night Hawk Court Pekin, IL 61554

RSVP Here

Kiwanis Chili Cook Off

Austin & Jackson

If you are interested in helping Austin and Jackson (the two young boys Mr. Norman discussed on 12/5/2017) please visit www.gofundme.com/austin-jackson

Bell Ringing

Kiwanis members will ring bells at two locations for the Salvation Army on Friday, December 15th. Sign up at:  www.SignUpGenius.com/go/30E0C44A9AF29A3F58-salvation2

Kiwanis Cheese Sale

Members of the Kiwanis Club of Pekin are currently working on their annual cheese sale.  Members can download the spreadsheet order form or a .pdf version of the order form.  Orders are due at the 11/27 meeting.

Prep Freeze Cook Fundraiser

Join Us For A

FUNDRAISER!

WHEN: November 13^th from 12:00-7:00

COST: Each meal is priced at $16.oo and serves 5.

Pick as many as you want!

(2-serving meals also available)

INCLUDES: Wide variety of meals - including Gluten Free, Paleo, Casseroles and Crock Pot Options

WHERE:

3564 Court St Pekin IL

 Kiwanis Club of Pekin will receive 20% of all walk-in sales during the event.

PCHS Dragon Closet

We are collecting items for the PCHS Dragon Closet until August 8th! Please bring these items or cash to the meeting:

- Clothing & Shoes appropriate for teenagers
- Shampoo/Conditioner
- Soap/Body Wash/Loofahs
- Deodorant
- Backpacks
- School Supplies
- Non Perishable Foods

Parkway Clean-Up

Below is the link to signup for Parkway Cleanup for August 1-7.

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/30E0C44A9AF29A3F58-parkway9 

It only takes 30-45 min usually per section.  Please adopt a section between Rt 98 and Sheridan!

Marigold Sign-Ups

Kiwanis Club of Pekin members are needed to work our booth and event during the Marigold Festival - September 9 & 10.

Here is the sign-up for our Popcorn booth.  There are only two slots per shift this year, but we need every slot filled!
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/30E0C44A9AF29A3F58-marigold1

And here is the sign-up for Lagoon Golf.  

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/30E0C44A9AF29A3F58-lagoon1 

Make sure you sign up for your favorite shifts soon!

Pekin Academy of Fine Arts - Summer Camp

We will be helping out with the Summer Camp program from 12:15-2pm on July 11th.

Date: 07/11/2017 (Tue.)
Time: 12:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Location: Pekin Academy of Fine Arts, 601 N 4th St

Click here for more info and to sign up

Parkway Drive Clean Up (June 26 - July 1st)

We are supporting the city's new beautification efforts by continuing to maintain our adopted stretch of Parkway between Rt 98 and Sheridan! Let's get this cleaned up before the Fireworks!

Please bring your own bags and use gloves if you have them---just never know what you may find, but you are making Pekin a safer place for kids by helping out!

Sign up here