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!
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!
🍴 Eat well. Do good.
Enter to win gift cards to some of our favorite spots: Chipotle Mexican Grill Raising Cane's Andy's Frozen Custard Georgio's Chicago Pizzeria & Pub
(Plus more delicious surprises!)
🎟️ Grab your raffle tickets: ekiwanis.org/raffle
Huge thanks to our generous restaurant partners for supporting our mission! 💙 ... See MoreSee Less
Today, our club participated in one of our favorite projects, GoBabyGo! GoBabyGo is a national initiative started in 2012 that helps kids with limited mobility gain independence through customized ride-on cars.
Alongside the Illinois Spina Bifida Association, Numotion, the Kiwanis Club of River Forest & Oak Park, and the Kiwanis Club of Des Plaines, we assembled and modified motorized cars designed specifically for each child. A special thank you to the River Forest/Oak Park club for including us in their signature project!
The best part? Meeting the kids and watching them take their first test drives. 🚗✨
Moments like these are what Kiwanis is all about. Collaboration, service, and creating opportunities for every child to thrive.
Interested in joining us for projects like this? We’d love to have you. ... See MoreSee Less
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.
*** Additional Description ***
Online Ballot:
https://ekiwanis.org/members/ballots.php?ballot=2026-27+Officer+Election.php
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=3374
*** Additional Description ***
Raffle tickets are $5 each, or 5 for $20.
Winners will be drawn on Saturday June 6 at 8PM CT. Winners do not need to be present to win.
https://ekiwanis.org/raffle
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3409
*** Event Description ***
Community-Wide Baby Shower Drive to benefit the Breakfast with Baby Program with the Des Plaines Salvation Army.
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=3410
*** 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.
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3424
*** Event Description ***
The Annual Key Club International Convention!
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3424
*** Event Description ***
The Annual Key Club International Convention!
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3424
*** Event Description ***
The Annual Key Club International Convention!
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3424
*** Event Description ***
The Annual Key Club International Convention!
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=3429
*** Event Description ***
We meet 3-6 times a year in person for our business meeting.
*** Additional Description ***
We will have a quick meeting, followed by a service project and fun fun fun trivia
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3431
*** 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
*** Additional Description ***
Join us for our Board Meeting via Zoom!
Please submit board reports and be prepared to do a check-in on goals.
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=3416
*** Additional Description ***
Theme: Sounds of Service - Country
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3422
*** Event Description ***
Kids Above All is an organization that serves children- many early childhood and foster care support programs.
Pack backpacks for K-12 children who are in need of school supplies to have a great start to their school year.
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3414
*** Event Description ***
Annual I-I District Convention. We will be learning all sorts of interesting things about our District, catching up with old friends, electing our leaders for the next year, and generally having a great time! Please consider coming, especially if you have never been before.
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3414
*** Event Description ***
Annual I-I District Convention. We will be learning all sorts of interesting things about our District, catching up with old friends, electing our leaders for the next year, and generally having a great time! Please consider coming, especially if you have never been before.
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3414
*** Event Description ***
Annual I-I District Convention. We will be learning all sorts of interesting things about our District, catching up with old friends, electing our leaders for the next year, and generally having a great time! Please consider coming, especially if you have never been before.
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=3426
*** Additional Description ***
We are partnering with the Arlington Heights Kiwanis Club for for their Summer Supper for the Unhomed project. eKiwanis will be providing a meal and serving it. We will need at least 5 volunteers to help setup, serve, and clean up.
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=3417
*** Event Description ***
Leadership, Empowerment, and Fun (LEAF) Rally -- Previously known as Leadership Training Conference (LTC)
*** Additional Description ***
Theme: Sounds of Service - Rock
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=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 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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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!
🍴 Eat well. Do good.
Enter to win gift cards to some of our favorite spots:
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Raising Cane's
Andy's Frozen Custard
Georgio's Chicago Pizzeria & Pub
(Plus more delicious surprises!)
🎟️ Grab your raffle tickets: ekiwanis.org/raffle
Huge thanks to our generous restaurant partners for supporting our mission! 💙 ... See MoreSee Less
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Today, our club participated in one of our favorite projects, GoBabyGo! GoBabyGo is a national initiative started in 2012 that helps kids with limited mobility gain independence through customized ride-on cars.
Alongside the Illinois Spina Bifida Association, Numotion, the Kiwanis Club of River Forest & Oak Park, and the Kiwanis Club of Des Plaines, we assembled and modified motorized cars designed specifically for each child. A special thank you to the River Forest/Oak Park club for including us in their signature project!
The best part? Meeting the kids and watching them take their first test drives. 🚗✨
Moments like these are what Kiwanis is all about. Collaboration, service, and creating opportunities for every child to thrive.
Interested in joining us for projects like this? We’d love to have you. ... See MoreSee Less
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Upcoming events
In-Person Meeting
Board Reports Due
Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament
Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament
Club Meeting - Zoom Call
Annual Raffle
Key Club District Board Meeting
Community-Wide Baby Shower Drive
Kiwanis Conversations
Social Media Committee Meeting
Service Committee Meeting
Board Reports Due
Care for Real
Key Club International Convention
Key Club International Convention
Key Club International Convention
Key Club International Convention
Division 8 Council
Kiwanis Conversations
In-Person Meeting
Board Meeting
Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament
Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament
Circle K Kiwanis Family Picnic
Kids Above All Back to School Drive
I-I Kiwanis District Convention
I-I Kiwanis District Convention
I-I Kiwanis District Convention
Club Meeting - Zoom Call
Division 8 Council
Summer Supper for Unhomed
Board Reports Due
Division 8 Council
Kiwanis Conversations
New and Old Board Meeting
End of Year Celebration and Banquet
Circle K LEAF Rally
Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament
Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament
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