Lebanon Kiwanis Supports Backpack Attack -  7/1/2010

LEBANON — This year we have joined again with the Boone County United Way Backpack Attack to expand our school supply drive.  Backpacks and basic school supplies will be distributed at The Caring Center on Saturday, July 31, 2010. “We expect to distribute more than 500 backpacks filled with supplies this year,” said Jill Troha, Backpack Attack volunteer.  "Like with other local programs, we have also seen an increase in need this year(more)

19th Annual Go-Kart Race -  7/1/2010

The 19th annual Lebanon Kiwanis Go-Kart race will be held July 31 & August 1 at Lebanon High School.  Over sixty racers of all ages from the Indy Cart Racing Circuit will enjoy two days of racing. Thirty-two local celebrities are expected to take to the course early Saturday morning for the 3rd annual Celebrity  Race.  Our own Jeremy Lamar took the checkered flag last year and we're expecting him to do it again!  Celebrity driver spots are still(more)

The Eliminate Project -  7/1/2010

Kiwanis International and UNICEF have joined forces to save the lives of babies and their mothers by eliminating maternal/neonatal tetanus (MNT), a disease that kills an estimated 60,000 newborns and 30,000 mothers each year. UNICEF Ambassador and actor Tea Leoni delivered the announcement at the 95th Annual Kiwanis International Convention.   “Kiwanis believes that no baby or mother should have to suffer the devastating effects of MNT,” said Kiwanis International President Paul (more)

Lebanon Kiwanis Installs Officers -  10/5/2009
Lebanon Kiwanis recently installed its new officers for the 2009-2010 club year. They are as follows:  Debbie Ottinger, President; Jim Hundley, President-Elect; Donna Boyland, Vice President; Amy Hammerle, Secretary and Elmer Gilber, Treasurer.  Newly installed board members include Craig Parks and Matt Drury.

Kiwanis Club Seeks Nominations -  10/4/2009

LEBANON KIWANIS CLUB SEEKS NOMINATIONS The Lebanon Kiwanis Club will present the Connie Lamar Memorial Youth Service Award at the Boone County Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner and Civic Banquet on Nov. 9, 2009. Connie Lamar was a devoted wife, mother and public servant. She was also an enthusiastic member of the Lebanon Kiwanis Club and deeply believed in the club’s mission of serving the children of Lebanon and the world. This award is given to a youth who is of high moral character,(more)

Kiwanis Go-Kart Race Raises over $18,000 -  7/24/2009

The 18th annual Lebanon Kiwanis Go-Kart race was held July 18 & 19 at Lebanon High School.  Over sixty racers of all ages from the Indy Cart Racing Circuit enjoyed two days of racing under a beautiful blue sky. Thirty-two local celebrities took to the course early Saturday morning for the 2nd annual Celebrity  Race.  Our own Jeremy Lamar took the checkered flag this year.  Next year the celebrity race will be expanded to 48 positions.  Be sure to reserve your(more)

LEBANON KIWANIS CLUB SEEKS NOMINATIONS -  9/22/2008

LEBANON KIWANIS CLUB SEEKS NOMINATIONS The Lebanon Kiwanis Club will present the Connie Lamar Memorial Youth Service Award at the Boone County Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner and Civic Banquet on Nov. 10, 2008. Connie Lamar was a devoted wife, mother and public servant. She was also an enthusiastic member of the Lebanon Kiwanis Club and deeply believed in the club’s mission of serving the children of Lebanon and the world. This award is given to a youth who is of high moral character,(more)

Lebanon Kiwanis Hosts Successful Indy Racing Go-Kart Race -  7/17/2008
Lebanon Kiwanis hosted it's annual go-kart race July 12-13 at the Lebanon High School.  Eighty-eight drivers raced to victory and helped raise money for the various service projects sponsored by the club.

Lebanon Kiwanis Celebrates Most Improved Students -  6/27/2008
The Lebanon Kiwanis Club honored 20 elementary students today at the 2008(more)

Annual Pancake Supper Returns April 17 -  4/9/2008

The 54th annual Lebanon Kiwanis Pancake Supper will occur from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 17, at the Boone County 4-H Community Building, 1300 E. County Road 100 South, Lebanon. Tickets cost $6 per person. Children preschool age and younger eat for free. This year, $1 from each ticket will help to defray medical expenses for a local youth living with scleroderma, a rare connective tissue disorder. All other proceeds benefit local youth programs and services. Tickets will be available(more)

News Article -  10/2/2007
2007-2008 CLUB OFFICERS INSTALLED Past Sagamore Division Lt. Governor David Rose recently installed the officers for the 2007-2008 Kiwanis Year.  They are Elmer Parks, President; Mike Martin, President Elect; Debbie Ottinger, Vice President; Elmer Gilbert, Treasurer; and Sue Ritz, Secretary.  Newly elected board members are Jim Hundley, Dona Boyland and Roger Swinney.

News Article -  11/8/2006

The Lebanon Kiwanis Club presented awards for the Distinguished Citizen of the Year and Connie Lamar Memorial Youth awards at the Boone Co. Chamber of Commerce banquet.    Raymond Ingham, Ph.D. of Witham Hospital received the Distinguished Citizen of the Year award for his dedication to improving the quality of life for Boone County residents.  Dr. Ingham is also very involved in the community by his service to the Lebanon Rotary Club, the Community Vision Committee (more)

News Article -  10/13/2006

Lebanon Kiwanis Club Sponsors Back Pack Buddies   The Back Pack Buddies program helps children enrolled in the Project Reach Out Preschool by providing nutritious food items every Friday.  The children take home back packs full of nutritious snacks and kid-friendly meals to ensure they receive adequate nutrition on the weekends.   Community supporters of the program include the Boone County Mental Health Association and Trinity Lutheran Church.