About
NETWORKING and SERVING the Community Since 1921
Serving the Community and Children of Salem, the Willamette Valley, and the World
THE CHAMPION FOR CHILDREN
Founded in 1915 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Kiwanis International is a thriving organization of service and community minded men and women who support children and young adults worldwide.
More than 8,000 Kiwanis clubs in more than 70 countries make their mark by responding to the needs of their communities and pooling their resources to address worldwide issues. Through these efforts, Kiwanis International is truly “Serving the Children of the World.”
The Salem Kiwanis Club brings these same services to children in the Salem and surrounding communities.
Making an Impact
Fellowship and Fun
Making new friends and enjoying fellowship is one of the personal benefits Kiwanis offers to Individuals. Kiwanians come from all walks of life including young individuals just embarking on careers, established corporate executives, and active retirees.
Insight On Current Issues
Programs provided at weekly club meetings offer members a chance to hear from leaders in the community. Speakers and topics range in all areas from those in education, the justice system, the arts and entertainment, to those in public service, non-profits, and professional businesses.
Diverse Networking
Kiwanis meeting and club projects offer a social setting where members can interact with others in diverse business and professional backgrounds. Members have an opportunity to meet people in many areas of interest right within their own club and when visiting other local club meetings.
Leadership Development
Working on various projects and club committees and/or serving in a club officer position helps members build important leadership skills. Members can serve at levels that fit their schedules and personal preferences. These skills can be useful in both personal and professional lives.
Changing Tomorrows Today
Kiwanis also provides leadership opportunities in community service for youth. Salem Kiwanis Club sponsors a Circle K Club at Western Baptist College. These important outreaches help impart community service ideals into young people who will carry the service “torch” to future generations.
Worldwide Vision
In 1993, Kiwanis International joined UNICEF to undertake a worldwide service project – to eradicate Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD) around the world by 2000. Lack of iodine stunts physical growth, causes mental retardation, and diminishes individual and national productivity.
Kiwanis clubs have committed themselves to raising awareness and the needed funds to build the necessary iodization plants to rid the world of this preventable disease permanently. Won’t you join the effort?
Be Part of the Kiwanis Team
The Club Meets Every Tuesday Noon at
Marco Polo Global Restaurant
300 Liberty St. SE
Salem, Oregon 97301
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