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Worldwide, Kiwanis clubs:

Assist children, young adults, the aging, and the needy
Improve communities
Encourage international understanding

Kiwanis clubs also sponsor Kiwanis-family organizations for young people and adults:
K-Kids clubs in elementary schools,
Builders Clubs in middle school and junior highs,
Key Clubs in high schools,
Circle K clubs at the collegiate level

"Serving the Children and the Community of Oregon "

Oregon Kiwanis Club Starts New Year

October 1 marks the beginning of a new year for the Oregon Kiwanis Club. Ron Beam. Lieutenant-Governor of Region 13 of the Illinois-Eastern Iowa Division of Kiwanis International, installed officers for the new year.

Officers are Dave Rogula-Vice President, Arlene Sangmeister-President, Ron Beam-Lt. Governor, Rosemary Eike- Secretary, Tom Shouer-Treasurer.

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. For more information, contact Tom at 815- 732-7326.

Lt.-Govenor Ron Beam installs new officers

Oregon Kiwanis members Donna Heynssens, Dave Ragula and Tom Shouer look over books that have been placed in tubs for the community book drive during January. In an effort to expose children from low-income families to more books and reading opportunities, the Oregon Kiwanis will distribute the books through the Ogle County Health Department's screening programs and Project Head Start. Collection tubs are at Snyder's Drug Store, the Community Bank of Oregen, OHS Library, Conover Square, Nash Recreation Center and the Rock River Center. Call 732-7326 or 732-4200 for more information.

Secretary Rosemary Eike presents Gene Eike with the Legion of Honor Award for 25 years of continuous membership. During that time Gene has donated time and financial support to worthy causes in Oregon through volunteer community service.

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Our Goal is
26 or more active members

Send an email to contactus@oregonilkiwanis.org

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KEY CLUB STARTS NEW YEAR
The Oregon High School Key Club has started a new year with new officers and new activities. The new officers are: President-K-Rae Shaulis, VP-Whitney Canfield, Treasurer- Kristen Abramowicz, Editor- Jessica Dieken, Secretary -Kaltrina Kamberovska, Historian- Megan Schmidt, Sr. Rep.- Kristen Abramowicz, Jr. Rep.- Brittany Huston, Soph. Rep- Jeneen Schier, Frosh. Rep. Katy Speck The Key Club meets each Friday morning at 7:30 in the Oregon High School Library. If you are interested in joining or would like more information contact K-Rae at krae.shaulis@gmail.com

Key Club President K-Rae Shaulis updates the Kiwanis club on recent activities.

Oregon Kiwanians Arlene Sangmeister and Donna Heynssens make a final check on bags and toys bound for 59 children from 29 families who need some help with Christmas. Thanks to community support from the following individuals and businesses 59 children will find these presents under the Christmas tree; E. D. Etnyre Employees’ Toy Drive, Farrell-Holland-Gale, Richard Zimmerman- Zimmerman Construction, M & M Supermarket, Jimmy Newsom, CPA, Tom & Susanne Miatke-Blackhawk Carpet, Randy & Vickie Roop, Jonas Martin Well Drilling, Ray Farrey, Ray Vandevort-KSB, Scott Stephens-State Farm, Danny Daniels,Smith, Hahn, Morrow & Floski, P. C., Oregon Women’s Club, Harvard’s Community Bank of Oregon, Joyce Orsted, Ogie Watson & fellow servers,-Spring Valley Restaurant, Stillman Valley Bank

The Kiwanis International Foundation sends thanks to Oregon Kiwanis member Homer Sell, a Sustaining Donor of the International Children's Fund. Oregon Kiwanis President Arlene Sangmeister presented a Certificate of Appreciation for Homer's support in benefiting needy children worldwide in critical programs. For more information on Kiwanis International, contact Tom at 815-732-7326.

Oregon Key Club members Kristen Abramowicz (right) and Mackenzie Comer help serve beefburgers.

Oregon Kiwanis Club Starts New Year

KEY CLUB STARTS NEW YEAR