Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers
dedicated to changing the world one child and one
community at a time.
The name “Kiwanis” was coined from an expression in
an American Indian language of the Detroit area, “Nunc
Kee-wanis,” which means, “we trade” or “we share our
talents.” It was shortened and modified to become
“Kiwanis”.
The first Kiwanis club was organized in Detroit, Michigan.
The group received a charter from the state of
Michigan on January 21, 1915, and this is regarded as
the birth date of Kiwanis.
For more info check out their
2009-10Brochure