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U S Flag in Kiwanis Park on the Rock River in Oregon

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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 "

At a recent Oregon Kiwanis meeting Steve Pemberton, chairman of the American Red Cross Blood Drive explained what members will need to know when assisting donars through the process. The Kiwanis blood drive will be held Monday, August 30, from 1-6 P.M. at the Rock River Center, at 215 W. Washington Street. Walk-ins are welcome. For an appointment, call 732-2232. The American Red Cross is urging individuals to add "save a life" to their summer to-do list.

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.

Grow
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-Whitney Canfield, VP- Kaltrina Kamberovska,Treasurer- Abigail Peterson, Editor- Katy Speck, Secretary -Krista Greene, Historian- Amy Fagen, Sr. Rep.- Sarah Heeg, Jr. Rep.- Libby Stephens Soph. Rep-Garrett Newman 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 Whitney at canfield2011@hotmail.com

The Oregon Kiwanis and the OHS Key Club teamed up to pick up litter one mile south of Oregon. Equipped with garbabge bags and grabbers the group scavenged the roadsides for refuse harmful to the enviornment.

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.

KEY CLUB STARTS NEW YEAR