This program, presented to our club by Kevin Meyer, began in the summer of 2019. The “A Bench for Caps Program”, is also commonly known as “Buddy Bench”. The ultimate purpose of a Buddy Bench is to help reduce social isolation. If a child is having a difficult day, they sit on the bench. This is a signal to others that they need a “buddy”.
Every elementary school in Loudon County has received a Buddy Bench. That goal was accomplished in December of 2021. The program continues expanding; branching out into new counties, Boys and Girls Clubs and other charitable organizations. Currently we are working this program in Anderson, Blount, Loudon, Monroe, and Roane counties.
We are actively helping other Kiwanis Clubs start this environmentally necessary project.
The bottlecaps are received from numerous sources, including community, parents, family, neighbors, churches and civic groups. Sponsor donations received cover the production costs. It takes 200 pounds of non-recyclable plastic lids and bottle caps to create a bench. Non-recyclable plastic which would have ended up in landfills. Greentree Plastics, located in Evansville, Indiana, converts the plastic via an extrusion process into a bench.
Kevin collects, sorts, and weighs out the caps and lids. He places an order for 3 benches with Greentree Plastics. When the benches are ready, Kevin drives to Evansville and exchanges the 600 pounds of plastic caps and lids for the 3 benches. The final steps include, scheduling the Buddy Bench presentation to the recipient and the delivery of the benches courtesy of Kevin.
Since 2019, this project has resulted in 53 benches being made and delivered. 10,600 pounds of plastic lids and bottle caps kept out of landfills. Amazingly that equals approximately One Million non-recyclable pieces of cap and lips turned into beautiful Buddy Benches.
Click on the picture below to download article on what are Acceptable Caps and Lids.
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to see who will be our guest speaker.
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting. https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to see who will be our guest speaker.
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting. https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to see who will be our guest speaker.
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting. https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to see who will be our guest speaker.
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting. https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to see who will be our guest speaker.
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting. https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to see who will be our guest speaker.
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting. https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to see who will be our guest speaker.
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting. https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to see who will be our guest speaker.
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting. https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to see who will be our guest speaker.
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting. https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to see who will be our guest speaker.
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting. https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to see who will be our guest speaker.
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting. https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to see who will be our guest speaker.
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting. https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to see who will be our guest speaker.
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting. https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Buddy Benches
This program, presented to our club by Kevin Meyer, began in the summer of 2019. The “A Bench for Caps Program”, is also commonly known as “Buddy Bench”. The ultimate purpose of a Buddy Bench is to help reduce social isolation. If a child is having a difficult day, they sit on the bench. This is a signal to others that they need a “buddy”.
Every elementary school in Loudon County has received a Buddy Bench. That goal was accomplished in December of 2021. The program continues expanding; branching out into new counties, Boys and Girls Clubs and other charitable organizations. Currently we are working this program in Anderson, Blount, Loudon, Monroe, and Roane counties.
We are actively helping other Kiwanis Clubs start this environmentally necessary project.
The bottlecaps are received from numerous sources, including community, parents, family, neighbors, churches and civic groups. Sponsor donations received cover the production costs. It takes 200 pounds of non-recyclable plastic lids and bottle caps to create a bench. Non-recyclable plastic which would have ended up in landfills. Greentree Plastics, located in Evansville, Indiana, converts the plastic via an extrusion process into a bench.
Kevin collects, sorts, and weighs out the caps and lids. He places an order for 3 benches with Greentree Plastics. When the benches are ready, Kevin drives to Evansville and exchanges the 600 pounds of plastic caps and lids for the 3 benches. The final steps include, scheduling the Buddy Bench presentation to the recipient and the delivery of the benches courtesy of Kevin.
Since 2019, this project has resulted in 53 benches being made and delivered. 10,600 pounds of plastic lids and bottle caps kept out of landfills. Amazingly that equals approximately One Million non-recyclable pieces of cap and lips turned into beautiful Buddy Benches.
Click on the picture below to download article on what are Acceptable Caps and Lids.
What's Coming Up...
Regular Meeting -Cancelled
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us.
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https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Independence Day
New Villagers - Kiwanis Table
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed.
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https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Board Meeting
Ladies Tea At The Neighborhood
New Villagers - Kiwanis Table
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us.
Click on the link below to see who will be our guest speaker.
https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed.
Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us.
Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting.
https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Board Meeting
Ladies Tea At The Neighborhood
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us.
Click on the link below to see who will be our guest speaker.
https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
New Villagers - Kiwanis Table
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed.
Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us.
Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting.
https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Board Meeting
Ladies Tea At The Neighborhood
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us.
Click on the link below to see who will be our guest speaker.
https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
New Villagers - Kiwanis Table
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed.
Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us.
Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting.
https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Board Meeting
Ladies Tea At The Neighborhood
Halloween
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us.
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https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
New Villagers - Kiwanis Table
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed.
Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us.
Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting.
https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Board Meeting
Ladies Tea At The Neighborhood
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us.
Click on the link below to see who will be our guest speaker.
https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
New Villagers - Kiwanis Table
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed.
Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us.
Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting.
https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Board Meeting
Christmas Eve
Ladies Tea At The Neighborhood
Christmas Day
New Year's Eve
New Year's Day
New Villagers - Kiwanis Table
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us.
Click on the link below to see who will be our guest speaker.
https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed.
Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us.
Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting.
https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Board Meeting
Ladies Tea At The Neighborhood
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us.
Click on the link below to see who will be our guest speaker.
https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
New Villagers - Kiwanis Table
Valentine's Day
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed.
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https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Board Meeting
Ladies Tea At The Neighborhood
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us.
Click on the link below to see who will be our guest speaker.
https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
New Villagers - Kiwanis Table
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed.
Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us.
Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting.
https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Board Meeting
Ladies Tea At The Neighborhood
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us.
Click on the link below to see who will be our guest speaker.
https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
New Villagers - Kiwanis Table
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed.
Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us.
Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting.
https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Board Meeting
Ladies Tea At The Neighborhood
New Villagers - Kiwanis Table
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us.
Click on the link below to see who will be our guest speaker.
https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed.
Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us.
Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting.
https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Board Meeting
Ladies Tea At The Neighborhood
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us.
Click on the link below to see who will be our guest speaker.
https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
New Villagers - Kiwanis Table
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed.
Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us.
Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting.
https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Board Meeting
Ladies Tea At The Neighborhood
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us.
Click on the link below to see who will be our guest speaker.
https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
New Villagers - Kiwanis Table
Independence Day
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed.
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Board Meeting
Ladies Tea At The Neighborhood
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