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 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!
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. You can check us out at http://ekiwanis.org We also have a group page: http://tinyurl.com/eKgroup
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This past Kiwanis year, eKiwanis was proud to start the eKiwanis Tennis Ball Recycling Program! Through this program, eKiwanis is partnering with Recycleballs and (3) local tennis clubs to recycle used tennis balls into new tennis courts and other recyclable products.
Why we started the program: 🎾 125 million tennis balls go to landfills each year ♻️ The above equates to 20,000 metric tons of methane-producing near non-decomposable waste each year 🎾 On average, it takes 400 years for a tennis ball to decompose! ♻️ There is a lack of tennis ball recycling
Thanks to our partnership with McFetridge Sports Center, TAM Tennis Club (Niles Park District), and Midtown Athletic Club Palatine, we are excited to announce that we recycled 2,000 tennis balls this past Kiwanis year! We look forward to our second year of this program and seeing how many tennis balls we continue to recycle. 💙💛
To learn more about the program, visit our website! ekiwanis.org/tennis-ball-recycling-program/ ... See MoreSee Less
Our Pints with Purpose event is just three weeks away! We hope to see you there for a fun day of food, trying new beers, and good company!
📆 Sunday, November 2nd 🕐 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. 📍 Short Fuse Brewing Company, 5000 N River Rd, Schiller Park, IL ❓ Beer/seltzer, buffet, 50/50, fellowship, and more!
Learn more and get your ticket: ekiwanis.org/pints ... See MoreSee Less
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3293
*** Event Description ***
Night OWLS (Night Out With Loving Sitters) is a non-sectarian ministry of First United Methodist Church in Arlington Heights, open to families throughout the northwest suburbs. Originally designed as a respite program for parents of special needs children, it has evolved into something more: still a delightful evening out for parents but also fun for all the children and our volunteers. There is quite a range of disabilities, though we are not able to accept medically fragile children.
Special needs children and their siblings, ages 2-12, enjoy a pizza supper at 6:00 pm. After dinner, all children can visit different activity stations throughput the lower level of the church. Crafts, large motor equipment, movies, computer games, Lego building, board games, and more are included each evening. Each special needs child has his/her own adult buddy and all children are supervised by a youth or adult. Parents must pick up children by 9:00 pm.
We are not a large program, we advertise by word-of-mouth, and we try to accept all interested families each month.
Spend the evening with a bunch of super kids with and without autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by playing games and crafting!
** Must undergo background check for this project **
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3336
*** Additional Description ***
3 ticket options are available. Each package includes chicken quesadillas, chicken tenders, pulled pork sliders, house salad, french fries, and sweet potato tots.
$50 2 Pints (beer or hard seltzer)
$45 1 Pint (beer or hard seltzer)
$40 Designated Driver (includes soft drinks)
You can also purchase additional pints with the above packages, for $7.50 each. This can be done ahead of time or at the event.
Register by Sunday, October 26th
Registration:
https://ekiwanis.org/pints/
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3338
*** 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=3302
*** 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=3357
*** Event Description ***
We will be helping adults with disabilities go bowling.
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3299
*** Additional Description ***
Online Order Form:
https://ekiwanis.org/fannie-may
We are sales tax exempt, buyers will not be charged tax.
30% of whatever you sell will go to the Foundation.
The orders will be shipped to Charlie. He will then distribute to you, and you'll be responsible for distributing to your buyers.
The candy should arrive (to Charlie) by the week of December 1st. Candy might be available for distribution at the in-person meeting.
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3358
*** Event Description ***
Feed My Starving Children is a Christian organization committed to "Feeding God's Starving Children Hungry in Body and Spirit."
This is a warehouse setting, and closed toe shoes are required. Also, no jewelry except wedding bands is allowed.
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3361
*** 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=3320
*** Event Description ***
Everyone is invited to discuss issues within our club.
Board Members: If you have not already done so, please submit your report at https://ekiwanis.org/members/report.php
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3362
*** Event Description ***
Buy and wrap presents for a Clearbrook Family
*** Additional Description ***
Wrapping gifts for Clearbrook CFC with Action Club. This is right before our in-person meeting.
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3321
*** Event Description ***
We meet 3-6 times a year in person for our business meeting.
*** Additional Description ***
We will provide food for everyone!
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3303
*** 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=3339
*** 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=3355
*** Event Description ***
Kids Above All is an organization that serves children- many early childhood and foster care support programs. They are in need of volunteers to help sort the gifts that are donated for their holiday gift drive. Volunteers may be sorting or assembling gift bags ready for distribution. The organization will be assembling 1000+ gift bags this year over the course of two weeks!
*** Additional Description ***
Join us at Kids Above All and make the holidays happy for kids by lending the elves a hand by wrapping presents for families served by Kids Above All
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3235
*** 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=3235
*** 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=3340
*** 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=3304
*** 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=3324
*** Event Description ***
Everyone is invited to discuss issues within our club.
Board Members: If you have not already done so, please submit your report at https://ekiwanis.org/members/report.php
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3359
*** Event Description ***
Families staying at Ronald McDonald Houses are often far from the comforts of home, including freshly prepared meals. Through Meals from the Heart, generous volunteers prepare meals that allow families to dine and unwind without the stress of cooking or the expense of dining out.
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3341
*** 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=3305
*** 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=3236
*** 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=3236
*** 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=3342
*** 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=3327
*** Event Description ***
We meet 3-6 times a year in person for our business meeting.
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3306
*** 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=3328
*** Event Description ***
Everyone is invited to discuss issues within our club.
Board Members: If you have not already done so, please submit your report at https://ekiwanis.org/members/report.php
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3307
*** 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=3343
*** 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=3330
*** Event Description ***
Everyone is invited to discuss issues within our club.
Board Members: If you have not already done so, please submit your report at https://ekiwanis.org/members/report.php
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3344
*** 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=3331
*** Event Description ***
We meet 3-6 times a year in person for our business meeting.
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3308
*** 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=3334
*** 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=3334
*** 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=3309
*** 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=3345
*** 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=3310
*** 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=3346
*** 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=3335
*** 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=3335
*** 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=3311
*** 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=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/
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 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!
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. You can check us out at http://ekiwanis.org We also have a group page: http://tinyurl.com/eKgroup
This past Kiwanis year, eKiwanis was proud to start the eKiwanis Tennis Ball Recycling Program! Through this program, eKiwanis is partnering with Recycleballs and (3) local tennis clubs to recycle used tennis balls into new tennis courts and other recyclable products.
Why we started the program:
🎾 125 million tennis balls go to landfills each year
♻️ The above equates to 20,000 metric tons of methane-producing near non-decomposable waste each year
🎾 On average, it takes 400 years for a tennis ball to decompose!
♻️ There is a lack of tennis ball recycling
Thanks to our partnership with McFetridge Sports Center, TAM Tennis Club (Niles Park District), and Midtown Athletic Club Palatine, we are excited to announce that we recycled 2,000 tennis balls this past Kiwanis year! We look forward to our second year of this program and seeing how many tennis balls we continue to recycle. 💙💛
To learn more about the program, visit our website! ekiwanis.org/tennis-ball-recycling-program/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Our Pints with Purpose event is just three weeks away! We hope to see you there for a fun day of food, trying new beers, and good company!
📆 Sunday, November 2nd
🕐 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
📍 Short Fuse Brewing Company, 5000 N River Rd, Schiller Park, IL
❓ Beer/seltzer, buffet, 50/50, fellowship, and more!
Learn more and get your ticket: ekiwanis.org/pints ... See MoreSee Less
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Upcoming events
Social Media Committee Meeting
Night OWLS
Pints With Purpose
Kiwanis Conversations
Division 8 Council
Clearbrook Bowling
Club Meeting - Zoom Call
Fannie May Fundraiser - Orders Due
Feed My Starving Children
Aktion Club - Card Making
Service Committee Meeting
Board Meeting
Clearbrook Adopt-a-Family
In-Person Meeting
Division 8 Council
Kiwanis Conversations
Kids Above All Holiday Gift Packing
Board Reports Due
Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament
Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament
Kiwanis Conversations
Club Meeting - Zoom Call
Division 8 Council
Circle K Winter Social
Board Meeting
Ronald McDonald House - CDH
Kiwanis Conversations
Club Meeting - Zoom Call
Division 8 Council
Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament
Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament
Board Reports Due
Kiwanis Conversations
In-Person Meeting
Division 8 Council
Board Meeting
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Kiwanis Conversations
Club Meeting - Zoom Call
Board Meeting
Kiwanis Conversations
In-Person Meeting
Division 8 Council
Board Reports Due
Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament
Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament
Division 8 Council
Kiwanis Conversations
Division 8 Council
Kiwanis Conversations
Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament
Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament
Division 8 Council
Division 8 Council
Kiwanis Conversations