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Kiwanis International
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Kiwanis International (kĭwä`nĭs), community service organization of active and retired business and professional people, founded in 1915 at Detroit, Mich. Local Kiwanis clubs now exist in more than 90 countries. Kiwanis clubs sponsor a wide variety of service projects, for which they raise money and members volunteer their time. The organization has also undertaken international service projects. Kiwanis International sponsors a number of service organizations for young people, including Circle K International (for college and university students) and Key Club International (for high school students).


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Kiwanis Club honors kindergartner as `hero' SPRINGFIELD - Rhylie Sevits, a kindergartner at Mount Vernon Elementary School, earned a Pacific Northwest District of Kiwanis International Everyday Hero Award from the Emerald Empire Kiwanis Club, given for "rendering service beyond what is ordinary or expected and for doing so without regard for attention or receiving in return.
Friends of Paris will continue to build their relationships with other community groups such as the Paris Kiwanis Club who have partnered with the Friends of Paris/Brant Cultural Centre to increase jobs, attract businesses, and keep local talent in our towns.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Working jointly with the Southeast Kiwanis Club, The Washington Park Camera Club (WPCC) of Chicago helped found a camera club at a local Chicago high school.
 
 
 
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