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The Kiwanis Club of East Lansing is a service club chartered November 11, 1949, & devoted to improving the quality of life in our community, state, nation and worldwide, with a special focus on the needs of children and young people.

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.

Kiwanis members are generous with our time.
We are creative with our ideas. We are passionate about making a difference.
And we have fun along the way! 

Our Weekly Luncheons Discuss Upcoming Needs, Events, Financials, Etc.
If You’re Looking For A Place To Give Back Or To Fulfill Your Need To Serve Your Neighborhood—
We Promise You That You’ll Feel Right At Home With Us.
We Invite You To Be Our Guest!
Meetings are held on Mondays
from 12:00pm to 1:15pm
Coral Gables Restaurant
2838 Grand River Ave., East Lansing

Next Meeting Monday July 21st! Not able to join us! 
Join us on Zoom: https://msu.zoom.us/j/97894879971  Passcode:  ELK2020

At our weekly meetings, we host speakers from the local area and beyond to share information about organizations, events, and other interesting topics. If you would like to come and speak at one of our meetings please contact Scott Greenlee at [email protected]

July 21 – Kiwanis Conventions Recaps – Sue Petrisin- We will be formally inducting 5 new members at our upcoming meeting
July 28 – Rachel VanHouten – Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan
Aug 4 – Jeff Travis – Michigan Historical Society
Aug 11 – EL Softball Team Coaches and Players- Season recap!
Aug 18 –
Aug 25 – 
Sept 1 – No Meeting – Labor Day
Sept 8 – 
Sept 15 – iSpeak from MSU
Sept 22 – 
Sept 29 – Installation of Officers – Evening Meeting

Upcoming Events/ Fundraisers

Charity Poker July 28th-31th – Scott has secured us another charity Poker event. Sign up here https://signupschedule.com/norbkerr

July 17th- Community Band- The East Lansing Kiwanis Community Band is rehearsing for this summer’s concert series. The dates for concerts are as follows:
July 17th- Robert L. Green Elementary
July 24th- Hawks Nest
July 31st- Independence Village.  
Contact Doug Nordhaus with any questions. 

Upcoming August Events-
National Night Out Tuesday August 5th 2025– Olivia Miller the new full-time Neighborhood Resource Specialist, at ELPD is heading up the National Night Out event that is coming up on August 5th from 6pm – 8pm. We have been invited to set up a table. We had a table here last year and gave out books. It was a very fun event and lots of interaction with the public.  
Here’s what you can expect at the event:
Community Engagement: Interact with local police officers and firefighters, and learn about Neighborhood Watch programs. 
Family Fun: Enjoy a “Touch-a-Truck” experience with various vehicles like police cars, fire trucks, and public works trucks. 
Activities: There will be music, inflatable obstacle courses, a dunk tank, a trackless train, and more. 
Safety Awareness: The event aims to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness and strengthen community spirit. 
Sensory-Friendly: The event will be sensory-friendly from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM for visitors to enjoy without loud noises, according to the City of East Lansing. 
Free Food: Enjoy free hot dogs grilled by ELPD officers, according to the City of East Lansing. 

Great Lakes Conference August 14th-17th – Early registration of $50 ends July 18, going up to $65 on July 19 and $75 at the door. Book lodging online by July 23 to get the special room rate. Delegate forms are due by August 1st. We have a goal of 300 attendees for this conference. It’s a great time of fun, fellowship, networking, workshops and more.  There will be a Board of Directors meeting onsite on August 14.  Current Lt. Governors are expected; 2025-26 LTGs are warmly invited!