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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 November 10th! Not able to join us! 
Join us on Zoom: https://msu.zoom.us/j/97894879971  Passcode:  ELK2020

Upcoming Events/ Fundraisers

Upcoming November Events-
November 6th Potter Park Zoo- 
Potter Park Zoo has invited us to the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Animal Health Facility on Thursday November 6, 2025 from 10am-1pm. A brief schedule of events can be found below.
10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Social hour and brunch – located in the Discovery Center Safari Room
11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Ribbon cutting ceremony – located in front of the new Animal Health Facility
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Animal Health Facility tours
 When you arrive at the zoo, enter through the main admission gates. Let the admission staff members know you are here for the Grand Opening and you will be directed to the Safari room where you will find a light brunch and coffee bar. The ceremony will commence in front of the Animal Health Facility at 11 a.m. with tours immediately following.

November 12th-Michigan Charitable Gaming Association Annual Meeting. https://www.micga.org/annual-meeting-2025– 

November 14th Board Meeting- 
The monthly board meeting is at 9am. Join us on Zoom: https://msu.zoom.us/j/97894879971  The  passcode is  ELK2020. 

November 22nd
Haven House (HH) has again been selected as  the nonprofit organization to receive Thanksgiving baskets this year.  Basket assembly will begin at 10 am (SHARP)  on Saturday, November 22 at Tom’s Food Center at Okemos, MI  48864and basket delivery to HH will be around 11 am on the 22^nd.  We are delighted that Bob Hoffman, Fox 47’s Good Neighbors media personality, will attend to provide media coverage of the  event.  Also, as in the past, we will have a Dutch treat celebratory luncheon following basket delivery at about 12:30 pm on 11-22  (details to come on venue). The Community Engagement Summit is the same day, if you are not attending the Summit please sign up here to help with this event. https://signupschedule.com/norbkerr

November 22nd Community Engagement Summit – Registration is open for the Community Engagement Summit. This event is open to everyone, non-profit clubs or the public interested in getting involved. The program will focus on creative ways to engage the community, increase membership, and boost interest in local organizations. This is an all day event with breakfast, lunch and snacks being served. Speakers confirmed are.
1. Matt Gillett: Award-Winning Entrepreneur
Matt Gillett is the owner of Saddleback BBQ, Lansing’s premier craft BBQ destination, and a driving force behind several other local food brands.
2. Dr. Morgan Shipley
Associate Professor Foglio Endowed Chair in Spirituality
Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies
3. Dr. Jennifer Marcy
Director of Nonprofit Leadership, Global Cultures, and Social Enterprise programs
4. Kenneth Nelson, Jr
Award winning filmmaker, Producer and owner of Ray Media. 

November 25th- Interclub: 
Chet and I are visiting the Haslett/Okemos Club. Their meeting is at 7am at Blondies Barn Restaurant at 5640 Marsh Rd, Haslett, MI 48840. Feel free to join us!

Upcoming December Events-
December 5th- Salvation Army Bell Ringing Meridian Mall– We do this every year and thanks to John M it is something that contributes to the Salvation Army’s holiday giving events. I know we have plenty of time but sign up early to get your spot. Sign up link:  https://signupschedule.com/norbkerr

Friday December 12th-  Board Meeting- The monthly board meeting is at 9am. Join us on Zoom: https://msu.zoom.us/j/97894879971  The  passcode is  ELK2020.

December 15th – Holiday party during the meeting. White elephant gifts. Ugly sweater contest, treats and games…..lots of fun to kick off the season. 

TBD December date- Turner Dodge House Festival of Trees- For the last three years we have submitted a Kiwanis themed tree to the Festival of Trees. This year we are going to be in the toy room and give out books to the guests. Decorators are welcome. More info to come. 

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]

• Nov 10 – Club Roundtable and Brainstorming – Kate Hude
•  Nov 17 – iSpeak from MSU
• Nov 24 – Thanksgiving celebration- No speaker yet
• Dec 1 – iSpeak from MSU
• Dec 8 – Alesha Williams – Prime Time Senior Programs
• Dec 15 – Club Christmas Party
• Dec 22 – No Meeting – Christmas Break
• Dec 29 – No Meeting – Christmas Break