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 and organizations. Currently we are working this program in Anderson, Blount, Loudon and Monroe counties. We hope to expand to Roane County.
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 end up in landfills. Kevin collects, sorts, weighs and delivers the plastic to Greentree Plastics located in Evansville, Indiana. The company converts the plastic via an extrusion process into a bench. Kevin waits patiently as the bench is created. He drives back to Tellico Village with the finished Buddy Bench. The final steps include, scheduling the Buddy Bench presentation to the recipient and the bench delivery courtesy of Kevin.
This extensive process has taken place 23 times over in a little over 3 years. Over 4,000 pounds of plastic lids and bottle caps kept out of landfills; and turned into beautiful Buddy Benches.
Click on the link below to download the Acceptable Caps List.
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our Kiwanis meetings are open to everyone. Not a member? Come Discover Kiwanis. Lunch is on us. See attached flyer for details on our guest speaker and lunch menu.
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.
Thank you to our members for another successful quarterly Commodities Packing and Delivery to residents at Spring Place Apartments, Lenoir City. Those receiving food are primarily low-income elderly or handicapped that are unable to pick up the food themselves. Today, March 28, 2023, your kindness and dedication, has made a difference to those in need. ... See MoreSee Less
Our Kiwanis Club was honored to be a part of this presentation. This is our 26th Buddy Bench since we began this project 3 years ago. ... See MoreSee Less
Thank you to our Guest Speaker, Alex Miller. Alex is the CEO and Chairman of the Board of Lick Skillet Farms located in New Market, TN. His presentation left our members speechless. Please take the time to visit the website and support our local farmers. lickskillet.farm/... See MoreSee Less
Check out our video from the Robotics Competition held Friday, March 10th, 2023. What an incredible, talented group of students. An event to remember. Congratulation to all the participants. ... See MoreSee Less
Read Across America celebration was March 10th, 2023 at Lenoir City Elementary School. Our members enjoyed their time reading to the students. It was fun and rewarding. The children were all "ears" as they listened and asked questions. Great Times indeed. ... See MoreSee Less
What are your plans for Friday, March 10th? Our Kiwanis members will be joining in the "Read Across America Program" reading to students at Lenoir City Elementary School. Members will also be attending the Robotics Competition at Loudon Middle School. An exciting, fun filled, rewarding Friday for sure! ... See MoreSee Less
Neither freezing temperatures, wind or rain can stop our members from doing what they do best! Volunteering to make a difference. Over 448 service hours were recorded for the months of January and February. When asked to help, they always respond with..... ... See MoreSee Less
Happy Valentine's Day from Key Club Members of Loudon High School to students at Loudon Elementary. The kids thoroughly enjoyed the time spent by the Key Clubbers reading to them. There aren't enough adjectives available to describe our Key Club Members! ... See MoreSee Less
A Year In Review - 2022. We hope you will take a few minutes to check out our video. Thank you to everyone who made last year a year to remember. ... See MoreSee Less
Twenty-third Buddy Bench Presented Dec. 16, 2022. Click the link to our website for information on Buddy Benches and all of our Kiwanis Club Projects. k15626.site.kiwanis.org/projects/... See MoreSee Less
Amazing accomplishment from a great Kiwanis club. If you live in the area consider joining Kiwanis Club of Tellico Village and get involved in making a difference…
A Time To Serve Together Concert Fundraiser proceeds were presented to 5 Charitable Organizations. The October 13th, 2022 concert was a collaboration between the Service Organizations; Kiwanis Club, Lions Club and the Rotary Club. The outcome from this enjoyable musical evening resulted in sales and donations totaling $7,500. On December 6th, 2022, the 5 charities each received a check in the amount of $1,500. The 3 service organizations look forward to working together on another fundraiser in the future. ... See MoreSee Less
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 and organizations. Currently we are working this program in Anderson, Blount, Loudon and Monroe counties. We hope to expand to Roane County.
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 end up in landfills. Kevin collects, sorts, weighs and delivers the plastic to Greentree Plastics located in Evansville, Indiana. The company converts the plastic via an extrusion process into a bench. Kevin waits patiently as the bench is created. He drives back to Tellico Village with the finished Buddy Bench. The final steps include, scheduling the Buddy Bench presentation to the recipient and the bench delivery courtesy of Kevin.
This extensive process has taken place 23 times over in a little over 3 years. Over 4,000 pounds of plastic lids and bottle caps kept out of landfills; and turned into beautiful Buddy Benches.
Click on the link below to download the Acceptable Caps List.
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Thank you to our members for another successful quarterly Commodities Packing and Delivery to residents at Spring Place Apartments, Lenoir City. Those receiving food are primarily low-income elderly or handicapped that are unable to pick up the food themselves. Today, March 28, 2023, your kindness and dedication, has made a difference to those in need. ... See MoreSee Less
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Our Kiwanis Club was honored to be a part of this presentation. This is our 26th Buddy Bench since we began this project 3 years ago. ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you to our Guest Speaker, Alex Miller. Alex is the CEO and Chairman of the Board of Lick Skillet Farms located in New Market, TN. His presentation left our members speechless. Please take the time to visit the website and support our local farmers. lickskillet.farm/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Check out our video from the Robotics Competition held Friday, March 10th, 2023. What an incredible, talented group of students. An event to remember. Congratulation to all the participants. ... See MoreSee Less
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Read Across America celebration was March 10th, 2023 at Lenoir City Elementary School. Our members enjoyed their time reading to the students. It was fun and rewarding. The children were all "ears" as they listened and asked questions. Great Times indeed. ... See MoreSee Less
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What are your plans for Friday, March 10th? Our Kiwanis members will be joining in the "Read Across America Program" reading to students at Lenoir City Elementary School. Members will also be attending the Robotics Competition at Loudon Middle School.
An exciting, fun filled, rewarding Friday for sure! ... See MoreSee Less
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Neither freezing temperatures, wind or rain can stop our members from doing what they do best! Volunteering to make a difference. Over 448 service hours were recorded for the months of January and February. When asked to help, they always respond with..... ... See MoreSee Less
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Today is Make Someone Happy Day! Bring a smile to someone with a random act of kindness! ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy Valentine's Day from Key Club Members of Loudon High School to students at Loudon Elementary. The kids thoroughly enjoyed the time spent by the Key Clubbers reading to them. There aren't enough adjectives available to describe our Key Club Members! ... See MoreSee Less
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Our Key Club at Loudon HS is the BEST. They have a great advisor in Dr. Sarah Kile!!!
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Loudon High School Key Club Members don't know the meaning of slowing down! ... See MoreSee Less
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Trout in The Classroom Project is up and running for 2023! ... See MoreSee Less
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What a great project. Great job Kiwanis Club of Tellico Village!!!
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My bad. I provided the names and it is Dillon, not Dylan. Sorry Dillon. Way to go KEY CLUB!!!
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A Year In Review - 2022. We hope you will take a few minutes to check out our video. Thank you to everyone who made last year a year to remember. ... See MoreSee Less
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From our Kiwanis Family to yours, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Healthy, Happy New Year. ... See MoreSee Less
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Ladies Tea at The Neighborhood Christmas Celebration. Complete with hot tea, baked goodies and caroling.
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Kiwanis Elves deliver an early Christmas Gift to a very special little girl. ... See MoreSee Less
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Twenty-third Buddy Bench Presented Dec. 16, 2022.
Click the link to our website for information on Buddy Benches and all of our Kiwanis Club Projects.
k15626.site.kiwanis.org/projects/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Amazing accomplishment from a great Kiwanis club. If you live in the area consider joining Kiwanis Club of Tellico Village and get involved in making a difference…
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A Time To Serve Together Concert Fundraiser proceeds were presented to 5 Charitable Organizations.
The October 13th, 2022 concert was a collaboration between the Service Organizations; Kiwanis Club, Lions Club and the Rotary Club.
The outcome from this enjoyable musical evening resulted in sales and donations totaling $7,500.
On December 6th, 2022, the 5 charities each received a check in the amount of $1,500.
The 3 service organizations look forward to working together on another fundraiser in the future. ... See MoreSee Less
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