Join Us and Make a Difference!
March is around the corner, and so is our next meeting! It's also time for our annual Rose Day sales! Please help out the club by purchasing a dozen roses for your loved ones, selling to colleagues and friends, or sponsoring roses so that seniors in our Rock Island retirement homes will receive a lovely bouquet courtesy of Kiwanis! Only $20 a dozen and the funds help us fund our grants and scholarships! CLICK HERE for a form you can forward along in your email!
Now on to the rest of the news this week!
"This past week’s meeting was filled with energy, inspiration, and connection as we welcomed members of the Bettendorf Kiwanis for a wonderful inter-club gathering. It’s always a great reminder that while our clubs may meet in different places, we share the same mission and passion for service. We were also delighted to hear from Allan Ross, who spoke about the powerful Violins of Hope exhibit and the meaningful musical performances connected to it. The history, artistry, and message behind this project left a lasting impression and reminded us of the unique ways music and storytelling can educate, heal, and unite communities.
"We also enjoyed hearing an update from Daryl on his Broadway House renovations. It’s exciting to see progress being made and to learn more about his passion for old home renovation. Moments like these, when we come together to learn about the work happening around us, truly highlight the strength of local collaboration and shared vision.
"Looking ahead, we’re excited to welcome our next program featuring updates from Friendship Manor. I hope you’ll make plans to join us for what promises to be another engaging and informative meeting. Thank you for continuing to show up, stay connected, and help us strengthen our community together."
Sincerely,
President Joan
Announcements
Upcoming Programs:
Monday, March 2nd Heather Stancliff, Friendship Manor
Monday, March 9th, TBA
Monday, March 16th, Board Meeting
Monday, March 23rd Isabella Qualls, Argrow's House
Monday, March 30th No Meeting

Kiwanis Peanut Day at the Rock Island HyVee.

Joan Kranovich and David Levin with Dino & Tina Hayz of The Center for Living Arts

Our Mission
To Improve the Quality of Life for Children and Families in the Quad Cities and Abroad.
The Kiwanis Club of Rock Island is one part of Kiwanis International, a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one community and one child at a time. The Kiwanis Club of Rock Island performs many community service projects in Rock Island to help serve children.
If you are interested in performing community service and helping children in Rock Island, we encourage you to learn more about the Kiwanis Club of Rock Island here on our site and welcome you to join us for a meeting. Check our Information page for information about our meeting day, time and place. Download our brochure.

Augustana's Penguin Project Coordinator Jeff Coussens.

Kiwanis K-Kids Program on a trip to the Botanical Center

Rock Island Kiwanis Aktion Club in action.
Meetings: 1st, 2nd, and 4th Mondays of each month
Noon at the Quad City Botanical Center.
Address: 2525 4th Avenue
Rock Island, Il, 61201
For more Information Contact:
Treasurer, Daryl E. Empen - daryl@gaselectriccu.com - 309-788-6796
Secretary, Michael Glanz - glanzm@arcqca.org - 319-621-4332
P.O. Box 3434
Rock Island, IL 61204-3434
