Welcome to the Avon Lake, Ohio Kiwanis web site
The Avon Lake Kiwanis is looking for community-minded men and women looking to make a difference in thier hometown--and across the globe.
Our chapter is made up of more than 60 men and women committed to the Kiwanis defining statement: "Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child, one community at a time."
Meetings:
We meet every Thursday in the Avon Lake Public Library's Gallery room at 6:30 p.m.
About Kiwanis International: Kiwanis International is an international organization of member-volunteers who give more than 6 million hours and more than US$100 million each year to help change the world one child and one community at a time. Any community need can become a Kiwanis service project, especially if the need involves children, who should have the help and the right to lead healthy, successful lives. We believe that helping a child helps the world.
Join us April 1 for our big Pancake Breakfast!
Happy 90th Birthday Bob Marimon!
Happy 90th Birthday Bob Marimon! The Avon Lake Kiwanis celebrated treasurer Bob Marimon's 90th birthday at a recent meeting. Bob turned 90 on Feb. 2 and is one of the club's oldest members, agewise, and length of membership
Avon Lake Kiwanis Induct New Officers, President
Avon Lake Kiwanis inducted its first female president, Lori E. Switaj in October. Lori will serve as president through October of 2012. Also inducted were 1st Vice President Darrel Bilancini; 2nd Vice President Dorothy Henderson; and 3rd Vice President Kyle Maurer.
(L-R) Kyle Maurer, Dorothy Henderson, Lori Switaj, Zach Arnold and Darrel BilanciniPresident Lori E. Switaj
Lori E. Switaj is inducted by Chuck Fye.
Kids Fest is Saturday, July 30
Come on out to the first Avon Lake Kiwanis Kids Fest.
School is just around the corner. But before you pack the lunches, check the bus schedules and head to the store to outfit the kids in the latest and greatest, head over to the inaugural “Back to School” Kids Fest on July 30.
The event, sponsored by the Avon Lake Kiwanis Club, will be held at Weiss Field from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. It is geared toward children ages 2-10.
Kyle Maurer, who is spearheading Kids Fest project said plenty is planned for the event that will also benefit Avon/Avon Lake CRS in helping gather school supplies for the upcoming years.
“Attendees could expect outdoor activities geared towards children of all ages, whether its blowing and chasing bubbles for toddlers to jumping around in bouncy castles for the older kids,” Maurer said. “We have lots of other activities and games planned too, like water balloon toss, crafts and relays.”
Also on tap are corn hole, face painting, a chance to win Crushers' tickets and meet some mascots.
It’s more than just fun and games though. Lunch will be served, special prizes will be awarded, and there's even a concert by the popular girl band, G-Force, who made it into the top 40 live round of America's Got Talent.
All this for the cost of some basic school supplies or a donation.
Scott Dalgleish joins Kiwanis Club
Chuck Leopold (right) with Scott Dalgleish and President-elect Lori SwitajScott Dalgleish became the most recent member of the Avon Lake Kiwanis Club
Pancake Breakfast is April 17, 7:30 am - 1 p.m.
The bi-annual Pancake 'N Sausage Breakfast is April 17 from 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. This "all you can eat" breakfast serves more than 1,300 twice a year.
Get your tickets ahead of time and save. Contact a Kiwanis member (see members link at left) and get your adult pre-sale ticket for $5. Tickets at the door are $6 for adults. Children 5 - 11 are $2 and children 4 and under are free. This year's tickets are sponsored by Stack Heating & Cooling.
Michael Heaton to speak at Avon Lake Kiwanis March 10
Plain Dealer columnist, author and "The Minister of Culture" Michael Heaton was one of the first reporters at Ground Zero after the Sept. 11, 2001 attack. He will be speaking on the events of that week to the Avon Lake Kiwanis Club on Thursday, March 10 at 7:15 p.m.
This event is open to anyone wanting to find out more about joining the Avon Lake Kiwanis Club. Come join us for a catered dinner ($10) at 6:30 p.m., but please reserve your spot by 6 p.m. on March 11 by emailing Zach Arnold at zarnold@fitzarn.com.
If you want to hear Michael talk, arrive by 7:15 p.m. (talk is free). Books will be available to purchase after. The talk will be in The Gallery.
Marc Quayle joins the Avon Lake Kiwanis Club
Marc Quayle, of Avon Lake, was recently inducted into the Avon Lake Kiwanis Club. March earned a BBA from Eastern Michigan University and an MBA from Xavier University. He is a District Manager with Altria. He and wife Emily are parents of two girls, Sophie and Sarah. Marc is on the board of Smiles for Sophie Forever. His hobbies include family, golf and exercise.
To our friend Howard Flynn, you will be missed
Howard flipping pancakes at the Homecoming Parade
On Nov. 13, the Avon Lake Kiwanis Club, as well as the community of Avon Lake lost a friend when Howard Flynn suddenly passed away. Howard, 81, was to celebrate his birthday on Friday.
Howard, one of our past presidents, leaves behind a lifetime of service not just with Kiwanis, but with many other local organizations and the United Church of Christ. Please click here to read about Howard’s life of accomplishments and those he left behind.
Godspeed Howard, from your friends at the Avon Lake Kiwanis Club.
Howard Dean Flynn, Nov. 19, 1928 - Nov. 13, 2010
Recent Events
Ready for the Trick-or-Treaters
Members of the Avon Lake Kiwanis Club ready for their annual ride along with the Avon Lake Police on Halloween night during trick-or-treat. Each year, Kiwanians pass out candy during the officers' patrol. Pictured above (L-R) are Bob Marimon, Eileen Wozniak, Officer Mike Bulger, Dave Rickey, Carol Lara (in police truck), Pam Hoffman, Russ Henderson and Officer Les Carrender.
Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
Each year, more than 1,000 people turn out for this longstanding Avon Lake tradition. The Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast was held this year on Oct. 3.
Kiwanis at 2010 Relay for LIfe
The 10th anniversary Relay at All Pro Freight Stadium, Home of the Lake Erie Crushers, was Saturday, June 5 through Sunday, June 6. Avon Lake Kiwanis sponsored a team at the Relay.
Kiwanis/CRS Day at the Crushers
Join us on Thursday, June 3 for a night out at the Lake Erie Crushers game at All Pro Stadium in Avon. Tickets for "Homeruns for Hunger" are only $9, with $3 of each ticket going to Avon/Avon Lake CRS. The game starts at 7:05 p.m. $1 beer night.
Paper goods (toilet paper, tissues, paper towels) will be accepted at the gate. For more information on purhasing vouchers to the game, go to http://www.aalcrs.org/homeruns.html.
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