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
Alongside our amazing Aktion Club, we wrapped gifts for Clearbrook Adopt-A-Family recipients, welcomed our newest member, Dan, recognized last year’s Perfect Attendance winners, and celebrated Kim’s birthday.
It was a night full of heart, laughter, and giving back! Interested in joining a future service project? Message our page and join us on December 13th for our next festive gift wrapping event. 💙🎄 ... See MoreSee Less
Our Kiwanis crew had an incredible time volunteering at Feed My Starving Children!
What an experience — a little teamwork, a lot of laughter, and the joy of knowing that together we helped pack thousands of meals for kids in need around the world.
Events like this remind us why service matters. When people come together with kindness and purpose, even one hour can make a meaningful difference. It’s a privilege to be part of a group that shows up for our community and for children everywhere.
If you’ve been looking for a way to give back, make new connections, or feel more involved locally, we’d love to have you join us.
Curious about Kiwanis? Come visit a meeting and see what we’re all about. There’s always room at the table for one more. ... See MoreSee Less
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=3371
*** Event Description ***
We will be singing Christmas Carols with the Des Plaines Kiwanis Club. We will provide sheet music and Santa hats - no talent required! :)
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=3372
*** Event Description ***
We will be putting Birthday Bags together for HSP
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3368
*** Event Description ***
Phil's Friends is a non-profit cancer foundation that sends care packages and monthly mailings to individuals who are fighting cancer. We help with packing care packages, stuffing mailings or addressing envelopes. If you have any coloring talent, they also need help with this (great project for the kids).
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)
*** Additional Description ***
This will also be the Div 8 Governor's Visit
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
We kicked off our season of service in style! 🎁✨
Alongside our amazing Aktion Club, we wrapped gifts for Clearbrook Adopt-A-Family recipients, welcomed our newest member, Dan, recognized last year’s Perfect Attendance winners, and celebrated Kim’s birthday.
It was a night full of heart, laughter, and giving back! Interested in joining a future service project? Message our page and join us on December 13th for our next festive gift wrapping event. 💙🎄 ... See MoreSee Less
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Our Kiwanis crew had an incredible time volunteering at Feed My Starving Children!
What an experience — a little teamwork, a lot of laughter, and the joy of knowing that together we helped pack thousands of meals for kids in need around the world.
Events like this remind us why service matters. When people come together with kindness and purpose, even one hour can make a meaningful difference. It’s a privilege to be part of a group that shows up for our community and for children everywhere.
If you’ve been looking for a way to give back, make new connections, or feel more involved locally, we’d love to have you join us.
Curious about Kiwanis? Come visit a meeting and see what we’re all about. There’s always room at the table for one more. ... See MoreSee Less
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Upcoming events
Kids Above All Holiday Gift Packing
Caroling with Des Plaines Kiwanis
Board Reports Due
Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament
Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament
Service Committee Meeting
Kiwanis Conversations
Club Meeting - Zoom Call
Division 8 Council
Circle K Winter Social
Board Meeting
Ronald McDonald House - CDH
Aktion Club - Making Birthday Bags for HSP
Phil's Friends
Kiwanis Conversations
Club Meeting - Zoom Call
Division 8 Council
Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament
Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament
Board Reports Due
I-I Key Club District Convention
I-I Key Club District Convention
I-I Key Club District Convention
Kiwanis Conversations
In-Person Meeting
Division 8 Council
Board Meeting
Division 8 Council
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