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The Golden K Kiwanis is a service club dedicated to serving the children of the world. 

The name Kiwanis was coined from an expression in the language of an American Indian tribe from Michigan,”Nunce Kee-wanis” which translates to “we trade” or “we share our talents.” More...

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The Elgin Golden K Kiwanis Club meets every Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. in the basement of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church at 357 Division St. in Elgin, Illinois. More...
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On Saturday September 14, the Elgin Golden K Kiwanis Club launches its Peanut Fundraiser for the year. On weekends until October 16th, plan to see Elgin Golden K members at the entrance to many locations. Thanks for your kind participation. You will see us handing out packets of peanuts at Jewel stores in Elgin and S. Elgin as well as WalMart, Paul’s Family Restaurant and Randall Pancake House. September 14th – South Elgin Jewel September 20th, 21st and 22nd - Randall Pancake House September 21st and 22nd – Summit Jewel September 27th, 28th and 29th – Larkin Jewel and Paul’s Family Restaurant October 4th, 5th and 6th – WalMart on Randall Road in Elgin If you cannot stop by to donate (and receive your peanut gift), we welcome your donation at ...http://alturl.com/siutm The Elgin Golden K Kiwanis project solicits donations, often a dollar or more per packet. This fundraiser is the major donation drive for Golden K Kiwanis Club. We donate the funds to local organizations which serve children and youth. We are a 591c(3) charitable organization For info, please write us at [email protected] For info, please write us at [email protected] Caption - Erika Arce and Henry Peddle prepare for the Kiwanis Peanut Fundraiser
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August 16 - City Council member Steve Thoren shows off his 1934 Model T Ford. Steve filled us in on the history of the Elgin National Road Races 1910-1920.
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Jerry Turnquist presents our June 5th donation of $2,000 to Maureen Manning, Executive Director of Elgin's Community Crisis Center.
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Chrystal Maxwell, Boys and Girls Club Senior Director of Community Engagement, accepts our $2,500 donation on December 20th. Boys and Girls Club does so much for Elgin's youth! This donation is in memory of Elgin Golden K member, Jim VandeDrink. Photo courtesy of Sara Johnson
We're a service club dedicated to serving the children of the world.

We have one major fund raiser each year. The bulk of the money we collect to support the club and our many charitable causes comes from our annual “Peanut Days” campaign.

However, it's not all we do, not by a long shot. Learn more about our projects and how you can get involved.

Check out photos from our weekly speakers! (Click the photo below.)
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September 25th was our Annual Banquet and 49 Year Anniversary at the American Legion. We thanked outgoing President Jerry Turnquist and welcomed our new President, David Rohlwing. Thanks to the American Legion for a delightful and plentiful luncheon!
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On August 21 we were pleased to donate $350 to TRIAD (Township Residents and Industry Against Drugs)
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Jim Feuerborn and Sue Welu - both U-46 retired administrators join Dr. Tony Sanders join and Jerry Turnquist.
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On July 12 we were privileged to donate $6,000 to the ECC Foundation. Eric Solberg, ECC Director of Giving, accepted the check and spoke briefly about our Golden K Kiwanis Scholarship Fund. This fund provides scholarship help for student nurses in the successful ECC nursing program. It supports students with a GPA of 3.0 or greater who are studying nursing have demonstrated a financial need, have been involved with leadership of sports or clubs on campus, and are District 509 residents. This is one of many local projects supported by Kiwanis Golden K. Please stop by any Wednesday at 9:00 am in Lind Hall of Holy Trinity Church, 357 Division Street in Elgin We are carefully guarding a free half-doughnut for you!
WHAT'S NEW...
If you want to buy Kiwanis Peanuts and support a local service club, you can order the peanuts by sending an e-mail to our club Secretary Ron Blake at [email protected]. You get 100 packs of delicious peanuts in every box, priced at $36.00 a box. We appreciate your help in these challenging times.
On December 13th we met for a Christmas Banquet at the Legion Hall. Please see out Banquets page!
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May 7 featured Angie Deleon, PADS Officer Manager and Volunteer Coordinator. She described their homeless shelter near ECC at 1739 Berkly St. To live there, residents must pass a background check, agree to PADS rules, and not be listed as sex offenders. Further, all must pass a breathalyzer test upon entrance. Within this safe space, they currently serve up to 32 people. Also, PADS provides meals to those who can't qualify and help newly homeless families find housing in Elgin's market, which has limited rental availability for lower income families.
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Big celebration for about 50 of us on July 26. We met at Pier 290 in Williams Bay, Geneva Lake, Wisconsin. Club President Lyle Wolff planned and arranged this exciting outing. Lyle is an Engineer on on the steam boat Louise, which is part of the fleet of Lake Geneva Cruise Line. Thanks, Lyle, for making this possible. Pier 290 furnished a great luncheon for the Golden K Kiwanis.