Kiwanis Club Of Canby, Oregon

What is Kiwanis?

Kiwanis is a worldwide service organization of individuals who want to improve their communities. As a Group they can achieve what they cannot do alone. These men and women attend Kiwanis club meetings for fellowship and inspiration. They perform voluntary community service through committees ... usually after normal work hours. Kiwanis is not a social club nor a secret or political society. It does not prescribe a way of life for others. It often does, however, act as a forum for diverse ideas.

History

Kiwanis was founded in Detroit, Michigan, 21 January 1915. It extended into Canada in 1916. Not until 1962 did it serve outside these two countries. Canby Kiwanis Club was chartered in 1938 and is a part of the Pacific North West District which includes a small portion of Northern California, all of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Alaska, and British Columbia Canada & the Yukon. We are the only International District in Kiwanis International.

Facts

Today Kiwanis numbers more than 300,000 men and women in over 8000 clubs. Though Kiwanis serves in countries around the world, the basic principle is the same. Kiwanis sponsors 4 organizations for young men and women:
K-Kids in grade schools
Builders Clubs in junior high schools
Key Clubs in High Schools (we have a very active club in Canby High School)
Circle K Clubs in colleges

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