Watertown, SD
Serving the Children of the World
 
Projects
Our club is involved in a variety of projects that involve fundraising, community service, and assisting children locally and worldwide.  Below are the projects in which we are currently involved:

Project NameDescriptionContact
Bell Ringing Each December Watertown Kiwanis members take turns bell ringing at a local store to collect change and raise money for the Salvation Army. Vickie Cole
Coats for Kids Kiwanis recieved a grant from Golden Living Center to purchase coats for local children in need of a winter coat. David Fuchs
Crayon Collection Kiwanis will be collecting crayons from our local schools and restaurants to send to children in Haiti Kimberly Bellum
Fertilizer Sales Each spring Kiwanis Members sell fertilizer as a fundraiser for Kiwanis. This year we will be selling Phosphorus-free fertilizers. Phosphorus-free fertilizers are best for lake and stream areas like Watertown. Geoffrey Heig
Gumball Sales Kiwanis takes care of several candy and gumball machines in businesses across Watertown. This is one of the primary fundraisers of the Watertown Kiwanis Club. Lorrie Merkwan
Highway Clean-Up Watertown Kiwanis sponsors a section of Hwy 212 in Watertown. Several times a year the club members go out and clean the shoulders of the highway. Kelly Gross
Junior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon In October Kiwanis participates in the Junior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon. The Bowl-A-Thon helps raise money for Junior Achievement. Kiwanis also has a friendly competition with other Watertown service organizations for a traveling trophy! Jeffrey Anderson
Over 90's Banquet Each June Kiwanis hosts a banquet in honor of Watertown residence over the age of 90. At the event we provide a lunch, entertaiment and doorprizes for our honored guests. Nancy Oviatt Titze
Special Olympics Each spring Kiwanis helps out at the Special Olympics Track and Field event. Mary Henning
Uptown Festival of Arts & Crafts 2008 NEW Fund-Raiser!! "Kiwanis Sweet Shop" will be open for business at the Uptown Festival of Arts & Crafts on Saturday, June 14th, 2008 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. We will be selling Snow Cones, Lemonade & Brownie Sundaes. Kami Canfield
Watertown Banquet Each January the Watertown Kiwanis cook a meal and serve it at the Watertown Banquet. David Fuchs

 
 
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