eKiwanis members celebrating a successful year of serving the community and Kiwanis’s 100th birthday (in 2017!)
eKiwanis members serve the community, year round, through a wide variety of service projects. We partner with local organizations to meet local community and global needs. Our focus is on serving children and other vulnerable populations. Read more below on how we serve!
Our Projects
Our Kiwanis Club’s Service Committee plans approximately 2-3 volunteer events each month with most occurring on weekends or weekday evenings. All club members are invited to attend service projects!
We are proud to offer a variety of service projects to meet different skills, interests, abilities, and geographic locations!
eKiwanis members assisting with food distribution at the Greater Chicago Food Depository
Previous and ongoing service projects include:
Cooking and serving a meal at Ronald McDonald House (Maywood) or Lincoln Park Community Services (Chicago)
Packing meals and food at Feed My Starving Children (Schaumburg) or the Greater Chicago Food Depository (Chicago)
Collecting toiletries and making sandwiches for individuals experiencing homelessness through The Night Ministry (Chicago)
Performing upkeep and building bat caves at YMCA Camp Independence (Ingleside)
Performing a trash pickup at Cook County Forest Preserve and distributed (in your own neighborhood) during COVID-19
Assisting our community partner, Clearbrook, by staffing special events (gala, auctions, etc.) and participating in their 5K walk/run
Building custom-designed cars for kids with disabilities through the Go Baby Go program
Handing out donations and working with guests in the Breakfast with Baby program
Making cards for veterans and senior citizens
Creating sleeping mats for homeless individuals
Christmas caroling at local nursing homes
Adopt-a-child during the holiday season
And many more! Our projects vary each year and each season. Members are encouraged to bring new ideas and partnerships to the club!
Service Leadership Programs
Our Kiwanis Club sponsors two Service Leadership Programs. Service Leadership Programs are part of the greater Kiwanis Family.
We sponsor the Clearbrook Aktion Club (a service organization for adults with disabilities) and the Jones College Prep High School Key Club. Key Club is the largest international service organization for high school students. Through these programs, we increase our impact on the community as even more individuals have been inspired to lead lives of service and significance through programs for all ages.
eKiwanis members also serve as appointed (volunteer) advisors to Key Club and Circle K at both the district and international levels!
Car Seat Safety Check Day
eKiwanis members with officers of the Carol Stream Police Department during the third annual Car Seat Safety Check Day in 2020
Since 2018, eKiwanis has partnered with the Carol Stream Police Department to offer the Car Seat Safety Check Day! This event welcomes families to get their child’s car seat checked or installed by certified safety technicians.
Kiwanis sponsors the program by purchasing a variety of car seats to be donated to families in need, such as if a seat were broken or unsafe for the child’s size. eKiwanis also provides refreshments, goodie bags, and staffs the event each year.
The Car Seat Safety Check Day is eKiwanis’s signature project held annually in September. For more information on the program, check out this newsletter (see pages 7-9)!
Illinois-Eastern Iowa District and Kiwanis International Programs
Through donations of time, talent, and treasure, eKiwanis supports greater Illinois-Eastern Iowa District of Kiwanis and Kiwanis International programs including:
Members and friends of the club are encouraged to support eKiwanis through any of the following fundraisers:
Fannie May (November each year)
Giving Tuesday (November/December)
AmazonSmile (year-round)
Scrips gift card program
In-person events (when safe) including Beer Tasting events, poker runs, wine tasting, restaurant revenue share nights, Bulls games, comedy club nights, and more!
Donations through check, cash, Facebook, and PayPal are accepted year-round (and are tax-deductible!). Please contact us to make a donation via cash/check.
These donations are returned to the community through the previously described projects and charitable donations (including the likes of the Salvation Army, disaster relief causes, scholarship funds, etc.).
eKiwanis also conducts several small fundraisers to support the club’s operations. These include our annual admin raffle and happy dollar program.
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3096
*** 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=3096
*** 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=3042
*** 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=3089
*** 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=3126
*** Event Description ***
We meet 3-6 times a year in person for our business meeting.
*** Additional Description ***
We will have dinner, hold elections for 2024-25, and do a service project.
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3134
*** Event Description ***
This is a service project for Camp Independence organized by Division 8 Kiwanis.
*** Additional Description ***
We will help prepare the camp for the summer season opening by helping out with grounds cleanup, grass mowing, playground maintenance, lodge cleanup, and more. Camp Independence is
specially designed for kids with diseases of the
nervous system and is located within YMCA Camp Duncan.
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3131
*** 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.
On the third Saturday of the month (September through May, except not in December), 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.
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3066
*** 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=3043
*** 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=3090
*** 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=3044
*** 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=3091
*** 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=3133
*** Event Description ***
Share Our Spare distributes baby items (diapers, clothes, other items) to agencies and families in need throughout Chicagoland. They also collect donations and need assistance in sorting these items.
Join us as we work in their Sharehouse! Duties will include sorting clothes by season/gender/size or making clothing packs. We will also learn about their work and mission.
Please wear comfortable shoes and a mask.
https://shareourspare.org
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3067
*** 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=3097
*** 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=3097
*** 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=3092
*** 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=3128
*** 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=3045
*** 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=3118
*** 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=3118
*** 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=3046
*** 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=3093
*** 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=3068
*** 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 ***
Old/New board meeting
What We Do & How We Serve
eKiwanis members serve the community, year round, through a wide variety of service projects. We partner with local organizations to meet local community and global needs. Our focus is on serving children and other vulnerable populations. Read more below on how we serve!
Our Projects
Our Kiwanis Club’s Service Committee plans approximately 2-3 volunteer events each month with most occurring on weekends or weekday evenings. All club members are invited to attend service projects!
We are proud to offer a variety of service projects to meet different skills, interests, abilities, and geographic locations!
Previous and ongoing service projects include:
Service Leadership Programs
Our Kiwanis Club sponsors two Service Leadership Programs. Service Leadership Programs are part of the greater Kiwanis Family.
We sponsor the Clearbrook Aktion Club (a service organization for adults with disabilities) and the Jones College Prep High School Key Club. Key Club is the largest international service organization for high school students. Through these programs, we increase our impact on the community as even more individuals have been inspired to lead lives of service and significance through programs for all ages.
eKiwanis members also serve as appointed (volunteer) advisors to Key Club and Circle K at both the district and international levels!
Car Seat Safety Check Day
Since 2018, eKiwanis has partnered with the Carol Stream Police Department to offer the Car Seat Safety Check Day! This event welcomes families to get their child’s car seat checked or installed by certified safety technicians.
Kiwanis sponsors the program by purchasing a variety of car seats to be donated to families in need, such as if a seat were broken or unsafe for the child’s size. eKiwanis also provides refreshments, goodie bags, and staffs the event each year.
The Car Seat Safety Check Day is eKiwanis’s signature project held annually in September. For more information on the program, check out this newsletter (see pages 7-9)!
Illinois-Eastern Iowa District and Kiwanis International Programs
Through donations of time, talent, and treasure, eKiwanis supports greater Illinois-Eastern Iowa District of Kiwanis and Kiwanis International programs including:
Fundraising & Community Support
Members and friends of the club are encouraged to support eKiwanis through any of the following fundraisers:
These donations are returned to the community through the previously described projects and charitable donations (including the likes of the Salvation Army, disaster relief causes, scholarship funds, etc.).
eKiwanis also conducts several small fundraisers to support the club’s operations. These include our annual admin raffle and happy dollar program.
Ready to Serve with Us?
Contact us or apply for Kiwanis club membership here!
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Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament
Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament
Division 8 Council
Kiwanis Conversations
In-Person Meeting
Camp Independence Service Project
Night OWLS
Fundraising Committee Meeting
Board Reports Due
Service Committee Meeting
Board Meeting
Club Meeting - Zoom Call
Division 8 Council
Kiwanis Conversations
Board Reports Due
Club Meeting - Zoom Call
Kiwanis International Convention
Kiwanis International Convention
Kiwanis International Convention
Kiwanis International Convention
Division 8 Council
Kiwanis Conversations
Share Our Spare
Board Reports Due
Board Meeting
Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament
Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament
Kiwanis Conversations
Feed My Starving Children
Club Meeting - Zoom Call
Division 8 Council
Board Reports Due
I-I Kiwanis District Convention
I-I Kiwanis District Convention
Division 8 Council
Kiwanis Conversations
Board Reports Due
Board Meeting