What is the eKiwanis Tennis Ball Recycling Program?
eKiwanis of Greater Chicago is proud to partner with Recycle Balls and local Chicagoland Tennis Clubs to recycle used tennis balls.
Why the eKiwanis Tennis Ball Recycling Program?
125 million tennis balls go to landfills each year, which equates to 20,000 metric tons of methane-producing, near non-decomposable waste each year. On average it takes a tennis ball 400 years to decompose!
Through our recycling program we hope to lessen the number of tennis balls going to landfills each year and recycle tennis balls into new tennis courts and other recyclable products.
How does the Recycling Program Work?
eKiwanis is proud to partner with McFetridge Sports Center, Tam Tennis Club, and Midtown Athletic Club in Palatine twice a year to place tennis ball recycling bins at these clubs. When the bins are full, eKiwanis ships them to our partner Recycle Balls. Recycle Balls then uses a machine to take the felt off of the tennis balls and makes new tennis courts and other recyclable products. Learn more about the Recycling Process Here!
Tennis Ball Tracker to Date
We are proud to have recycled 6,000 Tennis Balls through the eKiwanis Tennis Ball Recycling Program!
What is eKiwanis of Greater Chicago?
eKiwanis of Greater Chicago is a local volunteer organization that is a chapter of Kiwanis International. Our mission is to serve the children of the world through local and global service projects. eKiwanis has a variety of service projects each month and always welcomes new members. If you are interested in learning more about our club or the tennis ball recycling project, please fill out your information below and someone will be in touch with you soon!
Internet-based Kiwanis Club located in the Chicagoland Area. Learn more at ekiwanis.org. Guests are always welcome at in-person or virtual meetings and service projects!
Tonight we collaborated with the Arlington Heights Kiwanis Club in Division 8 in the Mighty I-I and took a turn serving supper. We had a nice crowd of 30-ish people. We served fried chicken, sides, and cookies. Note to selves: bring the buttah! Please meet our greeters and our servers! Be our guest! ... See MoreSee Less
For Veronica and Jennifer, it started with Circle K. Years later, they're still making a difference! This time, they helped pack backpacks filled with school supplies for children served by Kids Above All.
Every service project is a chance to meet great people, give back to the community, and see the impact your time can make.
Maybe you're a current or former member of the Illinois-Eastern Iowa District of Circle K International. Or maybe you're simply looking for a meaningful way to get involved in your community. Either way, we'd love to have you join us at an upcoming project (no pressure)!
📩 Send us a message or visit ekiwanis.org to learn more about upcoming volunteer opportunities.
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3445
*** Event Description ***
Join the Aktion Club in making homemade greeting cards for all occasions. Cards will be donated to organizations such as RMH or others. No skills required!
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3448
*** Event Description ***
Join us for a fun night out at a Schaumburg Boomers game!
*** Additional Description ***
Buy your tickets here:
https://www.tixr.com/groups/boomersbaseball/events/schaumburg-boomers-vs-gateway-grizzlies-167474?plt=2f77b7d6-2c77-4f0c-8789-259935e3506c
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3440
*** Event Description ***
Help a neighbor, an organization, or do whatever your heart desires to serve your community with your own virtual service project!
Spend two hours improving our world on your own terms! Take the initiative and 5-4-3-2-1-GO! Note the service in the comments section of the sign up. You have a week to complete this, so have fun and change the world!
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3312
*** Event Description ***
Meeting to discuss the business of our Division (Division 8)
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3348
*** Event Description ***
On the first Thursday of each month you are invited to a Zoom meeting with the Governor to talk about Kiwanis
Archive:
https://iikiwanis.org/events/kiwanis-conversations/
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3433
*** Event Description ***
The New and Old Board will come together to discuss our goals and discuss next year.
Everyone is invited to discuss issues within our club.
Board Members: If you have not already done so, please submit your report at http://www.ekiwanis.org/members/report.php
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3434
*** Event Description ***
Come to this in person meeting to celebrate our club accomplishments from the year!
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3457
*** Event Description ***
5k run / 1 mile walk to raise money for Clearbrook.
Volunteers are needed to help hand out water, t-shirts, food, etc.
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3417
*** Event Description ***
Leadership, Empowerment, and Fun (LEAF) Rally -- Previously known as Leadership Training Conference (LTC)
*** Additional Description ***
Theme: Sounds of Service - Rock
Car Seat Project with Carol Stream Police Department
September 26, 2026
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3459
*** Event Description ***
We are partnering with Carol Stream Police Department during Safety Saturday, a state-wide car seat check event!
About the event: Child passenger safety technicians will be at car seat check locations checking that children are in the correct car seats and that they are installed correctly. All families are welcomed to come out to the event.
eKiwanis will be donating car seats for the Carol Stream Police Department's Safety Saturday. The car seats will be given to kids who are in need of replacement car seats. Safety technicians will be installing the car seats at the event
We will be at the event passing out snack baggies for the kids. The snack bags will be branded with eKiwanis and will include a flyer about eK for the parents.
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3441
*** Event Description ***
Help a neighbor, an organization, or do whatever your heart desires to serve your community with your own virtual service project!
Spend two hours improving our world on your own terms! Take the initiative and 5-4-3-2-1-GO! Note the service in the comments section of the sign up. You have a week to complete this, so have fun and change the world!
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3435
*** Event Description ***
We will be hosting a Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament with Rockford Charitable Games Association.
https://rcgpoker.com
Potential shifts below. We'd like 2 people present the entire time, but only 1 is required. We can split the time however we want.
12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
11:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Someone working the first shift will have to arrive by 12:15 with forms and a check from Charlie.
The eKiwanis is the operator of the event, the others present are consultants. As such, we have to be present at all times.
We can sell chips when people come in and cash them out when they leave. Or we can just be there. Rockford Charity does the majority of the work, we are just there to be the hosting charity.
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3435
*** Event Description ***
We will be hosting a Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament with Rockford Charitable Games Association.
https://rcgpoker.com
Potential shifts below. We'd like 2 people present the entire time, but only 1 is required. We can split the time however we want.
12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
11:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Someone working the first shift will have to arrive by 12:15 with forms and a check from Charlie.
The eKiwanis is the operator of the event, the others present are consultants. As such, we have to be present at all times.
We can sell chips when people come in and cash them out when they leave. Or we can just be there. Rockford Charity does the majority of the work, we are just there to be the hosting charity.
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3453
*** Event Description ***
Meeting to discuss the business of our Division (Division 8)
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3446
*** Event Description ***
Through locations in Edgewater and Rogers Park, Care for Real (CfR) provides food, clothing, referrals, and additional services with compassion to improve the health and well-being of low-income residents to foster a stronger, healthier, equitable, and more stable community.
*** Additional Description ***
We will help with food distribution at the Care for Real Edgewater location. There is no on-site parking, so carpooling and public transit is recommended.
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3455
*** Additional Description ***
Wine tasting event with snacks
Non alcoholic options will be available
https://www.winesforhumanity.com
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3418
*** Event Description ***
Holiday Embrace is Circle K's annual dinner/dance. It is also a fundraiser for Spastic Paralysis, so please come and support this worthy cause!
*** Additional Description ***
Theme: Sounds of Service - Jazz
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3419
*** Event Description ***
The I-I Circle K's annual District Convention.
*** Additional Description ***
Theme: Sounds of Service - 2016 pop music
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3419
*** Event Description ***
The I-I Circle K's annual District Convention.
*** Additional Description ***
Theme: Sounds of Service - 2016 pop music
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3436
*** Event Description ***
We will be hosting a Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament with Rockford Charitable Games Association.
https://rcgpoker.com
Potential shifts below. We'd like 2 people present the entire time, but only 1 is required. We can split the time however we want.
12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
11:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Someone working the first shift will have to arrive by 12:15 with forms and a check from Charlie.
The eKiwanis is the operator of the event, the others present are consultants. As such, we have to be present at all times.
We can sell chips when people come in and cash them out when they leave. Or we can just be there. Rockford Charity does the majority of the work, we are just there to be the hosting charity.
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3436
*** Event Description ***
We will be hosting a Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament with Rockford Charitable Games Association.
https://rcgpoker.com
Potential shifts below. We'd like 2 people present the entire time, but only 1 is required. We can split the time however we want.
12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
11:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Someone working the first shift will have to arrive by 12:15 with forms and a check from Charlie.
The eKiwanis is the operator of the event, the others present are consultants. As such, we have to be present at all times.
We can sell chips when people come in and cash them out when they leave. Or we can just be there. Rockford Charity does the majority of the work, we are just there to be the hosting charity.
Tennis Ball Recycling Program
What is the eKiwanis Tennis Ball Recycling Program?
eKiwanis of Greater Chicago is proud to partner with Recycle Balls and local Chicagoland Tennis Clubs to recycle used tennis balls.
Why the eKiwanis Tennis Ball Recycling Program?
125 million tennis balls go to landfills each year, which equates to 20,000 metric tons of methane-producing, near non-decomposable waste each year. On average it takes a tennis ball 400 years to decompose!
Through our recycling program we hope to lessen the number of tennis balls going to landfills each year and recycle tennis balls into new tennis courts and other recyclable products.
How does the Recycling Program Work?
eKiwanis is proud to partner with McFetridge Sports Center, Tam Tennis Club, and Midtown Athletic Club in Palatine twice a year to place tennis ball recycling bins at these clubs. When the bins are full, eKiwanis ships them to our partner Recycle Balls. Recycle Balls then uses a machine to take the felt off of the tennis balls and makes new tennis courts and other recyclable products. Learn more about the Recycling Process Here!
Tennis Ball Tracker to Date
We are proud to have recycled 6,000 Tennis Balls through the eKiwanis Tennis Ball Recycling Program!
What is eKiwanis of Greater Chicago?
eKiwanis of Greater Chicago is a local volunteer organization that is a chapter of Kiwanis International. Our mission is to serve the children of the world through local and global service projects. eKiwanis has a variety of service projects each month and always welcomes new members. If you are interested in learning more about our club or the tennis ball recycling project, please fill out your information below and someone will be in touch with you soon!
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eKiwanis Club of Greater Chicago
Internet-based Kiwanis Club located in the Chicagoland Area. Learn more at ekiwanis.org. Guests are always welcome at in-person or virtual meetings and service projects!
Tonight we collaborated with the Arlington Heights Kiwanis Club in Division 8 in the Mighty I-I and took a turn serving supper. We had a nice crowd of 30-ish people. We served fried chicken, sides, and cookies. Note to selves: bring the buttah! Please meet our greeters and our servers! Be our guest! ... See MoreSee Less
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Why do people stay involved with Kiwanis? 💙
For Veronica and Jennifer, it started with Circle K. Years later, they're still making a difference! This time, they helped pack backpacks filled with school supplies for children served by Kids Above All.
Every service project is a chance to meet great people, give back to the community, and see the impact your time can make.
Maybe you're a current or former member of the Illinois-Eastern Iowa District of Circle K International. Or maybe you're simply looking for a meaningful way to get involved in your community. Either way, we'd love to have you join us at an upcoming project (no pressure)!
📩 Send us a message or visit ekiwanis.org to learn more about upcoming volunteer opportunities.
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Upcoming events
Board Reports Due
Aktion Club - Card Making
Schaumburg Boomers Night
Your Service Project
Division 8 Council
Kiwanis Conversations
Service Committee Meeting
New and Old Board Meeting
End of Year Celebration and Banquet
Step It Up For Clearbrook
Circle K LEAF Rally
Car Seat Project with Carol Stream Police Department
Your Service Project
Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament
Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament
Division 8 Council
Care for Real
Wine Tasting with Membership in Mind
Holiday Embrace
I-I Circle K District Convention
I-I Circle K District Convention
I-I Key Club District Convention
I-I Key Club District Convention
I-I Key Club District Convention
Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament
Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament