Kiwanis International is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.The Kiwanis club of Eastern St. We are Kiwanis: We are a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. Our members help shelter the homeless, feed the hungry, mentor the disadvantaged and care for the sick. We
develop young leaders, raise funds and help those in need. The Kiwanis family includes Kiwanians, Circle-K, Key Club, Builders Club, K-Kids, and Aktion . When you give a child a chance to learn, dream and succeed, great things happen! Membership in Kiwanis is open to all men and women who are willing to attend meetings, work on projects, and wish to make a difference in their community. Your local Kiwanis club is made up of local citizens dedicated to making your community and the world a better place to live through their volunteer efforts. Each member volunteers many hours each year, and enjoys it. Benefits of being a Kiwanian
* You become involved in the development of communities
* Provides fellowship and lifetime friendships
* Share ideas and participate in an informal exchange sessions
* Build leadership skills by placing you in positions of responsibility in your club;
* You train tomorrow's leaders - Sponsored Leadership Programs;
* Inform/educate you on topical matters during club meetings;
* You gain satisfaction from helping others
The Clubs Presidents:
Vintoria Bernard who was our Charter President in 1994, and continued her stewardship in the following year, Maraye Kitson-Bonner 1996, Lydia Richards - 1997, Paulette Kolbusch 1998, Claudia Griffiths 1999, Carolyn McDonald Riley - 2000, Donna Newman 2001, Kathryn Shaw-Thompson 2002, Sherry Ann Crooks 2003, Eileen Chong -2004, Lurline Pairman 2005, Patricia Lawrence 2006, Lorraine Moses 2007, Paullia McCooty Green -2008, C Althea Reid 2009, Velmore Lawrence 2010 and Elfreda Trottman 2011
Past Secretaries:
1994-1995 Trudy Bartley, 1995-1996 Olivia Peck, 1996-1997 Carolyn McDonald, 1997-1998 Angela Clarke, 1998-1999 Suzanne Donalds, 1999-2000 Stacey Givans, 2000-2001 Anita Sutherland, 2001-2002 Lorraine Moses, 2002-2003 Elfreda Trottman, 2003-2004 Marcia Taylor, 2004-2005 Velmore Lawrence, and 2005-2006 Anita Sutherland, 2006-2007 Nadene McKay, 2007-2008 Eileen Donaldson and 2008-2009 Donna Newman, Andrea Dewney Emanuel 2009-10, Eileen Donaldson 2010-11 and Natasha Vassell 2011-12
Kiwanian of the years:
During those past 11 years the following Kiwanians were awarded Kiwanians of the years: 1994-1995 Maraye Kitson-Bonner, 1995-1996 Lydia Richards, 1996-1997 Carolyn McDonald, 1997-1998 Anita Sutherland, 1998-1999Suzanne Donalds, 1999-2000 Donna Newman & Eileen Chong, 2000-2001 Anita Sutherland, 2001-2002 Lurline Pairman, 2002-2003 Saundra Bailey, 2003-2004 Lurline Pairman, 2004-2005 Althea Blissett, 2005-2006 Eileen Chong, 2006-2007 Lurline Pairman, 2007-2008 Eileen Donaldson,2008-2009 Leasha Johnson, 2009-10 Saundra Bailey and 2010-11 Mary Naughty
Since Covid we have been meeting online.
