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About Us
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Edmonds |
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The founding principles of Kiwanis International, working to achieve a better life quality, apply here for the residents of South Snohomish County Rewarding experiences are enjoyed by the members of Edmonds Kiwanis. In various ways we participate in ‘building’ a better community. Participation in these community service projects enhances relationships with Kiwanis in our own club, in neighboring Kiwanis Clubs and we also become better acquainted with people who serve our community of Edmonds. Numerous opportunities for constructive action are presented. With these come responsibilities as a member of Edmonds Washington Kiwanis Club MISSION We are dedicated to serving the children of the world by trying to improve their quality of family life. Each Club member is committed to live up to the six objects of Kiwanis KIWANIS PUBLICATIONS Edmonds Washington Kiwanis Club publishes a monthly bulletin, the "Tidal Tales'. It contains information about projected interclubs, speakers, member's birthdays and anniversaries, Key Club, President's Corner, important dates, and other items of interest to Club members. Members also receive Kiwanis International's monthly magazine and the PNW District news- paper, "The Builder", six times per year FUN STUFF Working together on our various projects, we have companionship and shared experiences. Our picnic in the park each summer, often shared with other Kiwanis Cubs as well as our spouses and friends is always fun. We install new officers in October, but usually attend other Club's celebrations. We have a "birthday banquet" luncheon in February at a local Country Club or equivalent eating place. Being a little older that the average Kiwanis Club member, we don't always have the energy to follow through on big parties, but we love to go to them. At this time in our lives, Kiwanis provides the companionship, challenges and camaraderie often missed in those who are not members of Kiwanis. In our own area, we're needed! CLUB MEETINGS Our Edmonds Kiwanis Club meets Tuesdays at lO:AM upstairs (elevator access) in the South County Senior Center, on the Edmonds waterfront near the ferry dock. Business meetings start at 10:AM; programs at 10:30 AM; adjournment at 11:AM. Refreshments are available. NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Come to a meeting, visit us, we promise you won't be disappointed. When you have joined our Club, you can be involved in your choice of our projects. Active members are encouraged to attend our Club's regular weekly meetings. A missed meeting may be made up by attending another Kiwanis Club meeting, a Key Club meeting, or participating in another Club project. Members with perfect attendance receive special recognition at our annual "birthday" luncheon banquet.
There is a $30.00 application fee which covers membership materials (pin and name badge). Dues of $100.00 per year are paid on October l, and are prorated according to the month joined. Funding these service projects occupies our time, too. Our major fund raising effort is berry sales, which come fresh from Skagit Valley fields. We take orders for the sale of pails of cleaned and sliced ripe strawberries in June, juicy raspberries in July and boxes of cleaned, whole blueberries in early August. For three
days we work an entrance gate for the
Taste of Edmonds. The Meadowdale Key
Club also assists in this endeavor.
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