We are proud of what our members have accomplished. They are dedicated to our Mission: “Serving the children of the world. One child at a time. One community at a time.” They are committed to making a difference in the lives of children.
Quarterly Commodities Packing and Delivery to Disadvantaged Families…
For several
years, the Knights of Columbus at St. Thomas Catholic Church and the Tellico
Village Kiwanis Club have partnered together to pack and deliver commodities to
disadvantaged families in Lenoir City.
These
commodities are provided by the Mid-East Community Action Agency (MECAA) for
Loudon County.
MECAA’s long term goal is
to promote and support self-sufficiency. However, over the short term,
MECAA realizes that individuals and families living in poverty may need more
immediate support to get through a challenging period. When funds are
available, MECAA can help ease the burden of individuals or families in crisis
by providing direct financial assistance to cover basic needs such as food,
rent or utility payments. These services allow vulnerable members of the
community to stretch their own resources a little further. This is where the Knights of Columbus and
Kiwanis step in to help.
Each quarter,
these two service agencies gather in the Memorial Hall in Lenoir City to unload
a trailer of food, pack the food items in grocery bags, and deliver them to the
families identified by MECAA. The
Knights of Columbus help with the unloading and packing. Kiwanis members pack the grocery bags into their
cars and deliver the food. In March of
2020, we packed food for 41 families. Each family received five bags of
groceries; with each bag weighing approximately 20 pounds. Over 4,000 pounds of food were packed and
delivered! No small feat indeed.
The families are so grateful for the service and receipt of the food. It helps stretch their budget for the month. While it may seem to be a small gift, it means they have the ability to continue to provide nutritious meals for their families.
Music Sweet Music…
Our Kiwanis Elves were busy during the 2019 Holiday Season…
1. They helped at the Lenoir City Community Center. They shopped, wrapped and delivered Christmas gifts to deserving families in our area.
2. Our members were both humbled and honored to take part in the laying of Remembrance Wreaths on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes.
3. Even though it was a dark, cold and gloomy Friday the 13th, the spirit of the holiday was not missing. Our members greeted shoppers with smiles as they rang the Salvation Army Bell.
Hospital Comfort Dolls Project…
This project was started many years ago by the spouse of a former club president. Patters are cut and partially sewed by our members/spouses. Residents from local assisted living facilities stuff the dolls. Our members collect and stitch the dolls closed, adding ribbons to the finished doll. The dolls are delivered to the Tennessee Children’s Hospital Surgical Center. The hospital staff draw on the dolls showing the children what surgery they will undergo. These “Comfort Dolls” make the hospital experience much less traumatic for the child.
We make and deliver approximately 240 dolls a year, with volunteer service hours on this project averaging 1,400 annually.
Center for Courageous Kids…
We have supported this camp for many years. This incredible facility gives children with life threatening health issues a summer camp experience. The Center for Courageous Kids is a very special camp for special kids who cannot participate in ‘normal camp activities’ most children enjoy due to their limitations. The main goal of this camp is very simple – kids are to have as much fun as possible! Last May a number of our members visited the camp. It was a first time for a few, who were anxious to tour this amazing center. The main reason for the visit was so important. It was to meet with the President and CEO of the camp, Joanie O’Brayn and present her with a check! Kiwanian, Ray Scott, presented Joanie with a check for $10.000.00! Our club donated $5,000.00. The additional $5,000.00 was contributed by Regal Entertainment Foundation.
Quarterly Commodities Packing and Delivery to Disadvantaged Families
For several years, the Knights of Columbus at St. Thomas Catholic Church and the Tellico Village Kiwanis Club have partnered together to pack and deliver commodities to disadvantaged families in Lenoir City. These commodities are provided by the Mid-East Community Action Agency (MECAA) for Loudon County.
This past March, just before Covid-19 took over, the Knights of Columbus and the Kiwanis Club gathered at Memorial Hall in Lenoir City to unload a trailer of food, pack the food items in grocery bags, and deliver them to the families identified by MECAA. The Knights of Columbus help with unloading the truck and packing. Kiwanis members then packed the grocery bags into their cars and deliver the food. We packed food for 41 families. Each family received five bags of groceries; with each bag weighing approximately 20 pounds. Over 4,000 pounds of food were packed and delivered! No small feat indeed.
The families are so grateful for the service and receipt of the food. We are thankful we can help make a difference. ... See MoreSee Less
Back in March 2017, our Kiwanis member Jerry Covert, had a dream of bringing Robotics into our local schools. He spearheaded the Kiwanis Robotics/STEM Program. His unrelenting commitment and enthusiasm made his dream a reality. Working with Technology Officers Jennifer Malone of Loudon County Schools, and Dr. Chris Smallen of Lenoir City Schools, the Robotics/STEM Program began in three Middle Schools of Loudon County and Lenoir City. Dr. Mark Buckner of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Gordon Williams of Roane State Community College offered their assistance and support.
Three years later teachers estimate over 2,200 past and current STEM students have been trained. STEM students receive instruction on robotics each day at all 5 middle/intermediate schools and Loudon High School.
On March 6th, 2020 an Inaugural Battle of the Bridge Competition was held at Loudon County North Middle School. Three schools participated. It was an incredible accomplishment for the students, teachers, sponsors, the Kiwanis Club of Tellico Village, but above all Jerry Covert.
Kiwanis Club of Tellico Village, Provision, the family of Russ Hanson and the schools have invested over $47,000 in the Kiwanis Robotics/STEM Program. An investment in the lives of children, an investment in their future! We are making a difference! One child at a time! One community at a time! ... See MoreSee Less
Kiwanis Club April 25th Pancake Breakfast Postponed.
Spring finds us preparing for our biannual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser. This event provides a significant portion of our budget towards supporting our 50 plus projects. Projects that focus on kids in our local & surrounding communities & serve their needs is our main goal. In these uncertain times, we must postpone our spring Pancake Breakfast. The health & well-being of everyone in our community is critical. We hope to reschedule this fundraising event in late spring or early summer. Thank you for supporting our club in the past. We look forward to the future and more Pancakes! ... See MoreSee Less
Kiwanis Club of Tellico Village has been involved with the Terrific Kids Program for 14 years. We serve three schools: Highland Park Elementary, Philadelphia Elementary and Lenoir City Intermediate School with approximately 250 students participating. “Terrific” is an acronym. It represents: Thoughtful, enthusiastic, respectful, responsible, inclusive, friendly, Inquisitive and capable. The program stresses the importance of good, sound and consistent cornerstones for the life of the students. The Golden Rule is a guiding principle. Be the best person you can be. Conquering your fears. Kiwanis wants to make a difference in the lives of children. ... See MoreSee Less
HEROES AND HORSES PROGRAM - STAR (Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding, Lenoir City)
Is a Therapeutic Riding and Equine Assisted Learning program for Veterans with disabilities or other special challenges in East Tennessee. The Heroes and Horses Program offers therapeutic horseback riding at no cost to veterans. It is designed for disabled veterans at all skill level, including wheelchair bound, PTSD and amputees.
Kiwanis Club of TV sponsors Sampson. A magnificent Chestnut Draft Cross Gelding. Sampson part of the Heroes & Horses Program has the uncanny instincts to know how to provide a wounded veteran the support needed. Simply resting his head against the veteran or ever so slowly and gently walking a trail. Fred Kyle, Kiwanis member, has been an active volunteer at STAR for over 12 years, refers to Sampson as The Gentle Giant! ... See MoreSee Less
Trout in the Classroom Project - The Kiwanis Club Trout in the Classroom Program came to a swimmingly great end this school year. On March 6, 2020 about 60 third graders from Loudon Elementary School went on a Field Trip to the Tellico Trout Hatchery. It was 37 degrees and spitting snow. But that didn’t dampen the excitement. The hardy trout survivors, known as fry, were released into the Tellico River. The program began back in October with the kids growing the fry from eggs. John at the hatchery said they were the most robust release fish he’d seen! This field trip is one of the only chances most of these kids get to visit the forest. Only one feed bucket went in the water but no kids! A successful release indeed! ... See MoreSee Less
On March 6th, 2020 a few members from our club helped to spruce up the CAC Conference Room. (Children’s Advocacy Center, 887 US-70, Lenoir City). Thank you Ray and Beth Mouse, Ken Austin and Steve Olson (hubby of member Bridget Olson) ... See MoreSee Less
March 2nd, 2020 was Read Across America Day. A number of our members volunteered to be Guest Readers at Lenoir City Elementary School. They read books to children from Kindergarten through the 3rd grade.
The focus was to read children’s literature that was multicultural, current, engaging and not just fiction. Our Guest Readers enjoyed the day’s activities as much as the children! ... See MoreSee Less
A BENCH FOR CAPS ABC Promise Partnership - Buddy Benches
Kevin Meyer proposed the Buddy Bench Project as a new undertaking for our Kiwanis Club. The BOD unanimously agreed, and the Buddy Bench was added to our list of projects. Kevin, single handily brought this new project to Highland Park Elementary School in Lenoir City. The principal and teachers were impressed with Kevin’s enthusiasm, the purpose of the project and what it could accomplish. The program began at the start of the 2019 school year with K through 4th grade participating.
Educating school children (and adults) on the importance of recycling. How the environment is affected. What bottle caps are not recyclable and end up in landfills was the focus.
The bottle caps are received from numerous sources. The community, parents, neighbors, churches, civic groups. Kevin has covered all possible sources.
The students own the project. They clean, sort and weigh the caps. Math, organization skills, working together as a group are priceless outcomes.
The benches help reduce social isolation. Children are taught to sit together on the benches. No one should be left sitting alone.
For every 200 lbs of plastic tops collected a Buddy Bench cam be made. The bottle caps are taken to a company and converted via an extrusion process into a bench. The bench is usually installed in the school yard accessible to all students.
The students at Highland Park Elementary School have already collected 238 lbs of caps. Kevin spoke with Philadelphia Elementary. They have introduced the Buddy Bench Program to their school via an after-school enrichment class for P3 Littles, (Positive Peer Pressure) Grades 2-5. This step helps to prepare the kids as they go forward into the P3 Group Grades 6-8.
This project has taken over a life of its own. Kevin has over 600 lbs of plastic tops in his garage. Turns out our old plastic bottle caps are making a big difference! ... See MoreSee Less
THANK YOU, TELLICO VILLAGE! The Fall 2019 Pancake Breakfast was a huge success. We served over 865 people in 4 hours. With over 70 people working 660 hours, our Kiwanis team raised a record amount of income. 100% of all of the funds raised will be used directly for our 50+ club projects. Thank you, Tellico Village for your support and your appetite. See you in Spring 2020. ... See MoreSee Less
Kiwanis Club of Tellico Village Golf Outing Our club's best fundraiser for our over 50 community and school projects across the Loudon-Monroe County area. A lot of people, a lot of fun and some happy golfers. A hearty Thank You! to the chairman of the event, Phil Smith (holding the mic), our volunteers, corporate sponsors and the Loudon H.S. Key Club. ... See MoreSee Less
AMTRYKE PROGRAM The Amtryke program is one of our Kiwanis Club's signature undertakings. An Amtryke is a tricycle specifically designed to match the special needs of a child with physical or mental challenges. The club works with physical therapists in the community to identify these special children for whom and Amtryke would be a benefit. The program has been recognized by the Kentucky-Tennessee Kiwanis District as well as Kiwanis International as an outstanding contribution to our kids. ... See MoreSee Less
Our Accomplishments
We are proud of what our members have accomplished. They are dedicated to our Mission: “Serving the children of the world. One child at a time. One community at a time.” They are committed to making a difference in the lives of children.
Quarterly Commodities Packing and Delivery to Disadvantaged Families…
For several years, the Knights of Columbus at St. Thomas Catholic Church and the Tellico Village Kiwanis Club have partnered together to pack and deliver commodities to disadvantaged families in Lenoir City.
These commodities are provided by the Mid-East Community Action Agency (MECAA) for Loudon County. MECAA’s long term goal is to promote and support self-sufficiency. However, over the short term, MECAA realizes that individuals and families living in poverty may need more immediate support to get through a challenging period. When funds are available, MECAA can help ease the burden of individuals or families in crisis by providing direct financial assistance to cover basic needs such as food, rent or utility payments. These services allow vulnerable members of the community to stretch their own resources a little further. This is where the Knights of Columbus and Kiwanis step in to help.
Each quarter, these two service agencies gather in the Memorial Hall in Lenoir City to unload a trailer of food, pack the food items in grocery bags, and deliver them to the families identified by MECAA. The Knights of Columbus help with the unloading and packing. Kiwanis members pack the grocery bags into their cars and deliver the food. In March of 2020, we packed food for 41 families. Each family received five bags of groceries; with each bag weighing approximately 20 pounds. Over 4,000 pounds of food were packed and delivered! No small feat indeed.
The families are so grateful for the service and receipt of the food. It helps stretch their budget for the month. While it may seem to be a small gift, it means they have the ability to continue to provide nutritious meals for their families.
Music Sweet Music…
Our Kiwanis Elves were busy during the 2019 Holiday Season…
1. They helped at the Lenoir City Community Center. They shopped, wrapped and delivered Christmas gifts to deserving families in our area.
2. Our members were both humbled and honored to take part in the laying of Remembrance Wreaths on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes.
3. Even though it was a dark, cold and gloomy Friday the 13th, the spirit of the holiday was not missing. Our members greeted shoppers with smiles as they rang the Salvation Army Bell.
Hospital Comfort Dolls Project…
This project was started many years ago by the spouse of a former club president. Patters are cut and partially sewed by our members/spouses. Residents from local assisted living facilities stuff the dolls. Our members collect and stitch the dolls closed, adding ribbons to the finished doll. The dolls are delivered to the Tennessee Children’s Hospital Surgical Center. The hospital staff draw on the dolls showing the children what surgery they will undergo. These “Comfort Dolls” make the hospital experience much less traumatic for the child.
We make and deliver approximately 240 dolls a year, with volunteer service hours on this project averaging 1,400 annually.
Center for Courageous Kids…
We have supported this camp for many years. This incredible facility gives children with life threatening health issues a summer camp experience. The Center for Courageous Kids is a very special camp for special kids who cannot participate in ‘normal camp activities’ most children enjoy due to their limitations. The main goal of this camp is very simple – kids are to have as much fun as possible! Last May a number of our members visited the camp. It was a first time for a few, who were anxious to tour this amazing center. The main reason for the visit was so important. It was to meet with the President and CEO of the camp, Joanie O’Brayn and present her with a check! Kiwanian, Ray Scott, presented Joanie with a check for $10.000.00! Our club donated $5,000.00. The additional $5,000.00 was contributed by Regal Entertainment Foundation.
What's Coming Up...
Kiwanis Kentucky Derby Watch Party - POSTPONED
Regular Meeting - CANCELLED
Mother's Day
BOD Meeting
Drive Thru Fund Raiser
Regular Meeting - CANCELLED
Memorial Day
Ladies Tea at The Neighborhood
Regular Meeting - CANCELLED
Regular Meeting
BOD Meeting - Location to be Determined
Kiwanis International Convention - CANCELLED
Kiwanis International Convention - CANCELLED
Kiwanis International Convention - CANCELLED
Kiwanis International Convention - CANCELLED
Father's Day
Ladies Tea at The Neighborhood
Independence Day
Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting
BOD Meeting
Ladies Tea at The Neighborhood - Cancelled
Regular Meeting
K-T Kiwanis District Convention
K-T Kiwanis District Convention
K-T Kiwanis District Convention
Regular Meeting
BOD Meeting
Ladies Tea at The Neighborhood
Regular Meeting
Annual Kiwanis Golf Tournament
Kiwanis Derby Watch Party
Labor Day
Regular Meeting
BOD Meeting
Ladies Tea at The Neighborhood
Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting
BOD Meeting
Ladies Tea at The Neighborhood
Halloween
Election Day
Regular Meeting
Veterans Day
Regular Meeting
BOD Meeting
Ladies Tea at The Neighborhood
Thanksgiving
Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting
BOD Meeting
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
Ladies Tea at The Neighborhood
New Year's Eve
New Year's Day
Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting
BOD Meeting
Ladies Tea at The Neighborhood
Regular Meeting
Valentine's Day
Regular Meeting
BOD Meeting
Ladies Tea at The Neighborhood
Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting
BOD Meeting
Ladies Tea at The Neighborhood
Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting
BOD Meeting
Ladies Tea at The Neighborhood
Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting
BOD Meeting
Ladies Tea at The Neighborhood
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Quarterly Commodities Packing and Delivery to Disadvantaged Families
For several years, the Knights of Columbus at St. Thomas Catholic Church and the Tellico Village Kiwanis Club have partnered together to pack and deliver commodities to disadvantaged families in Lenoir City. These commodities
are provided by the Mid-East Community Action Agency (MECAA) for Loudon County.
This past March, just before Covid-19 took over, the Knights of Columbus and the Kiwanis Club gathered at Memorial Hall in Lenoir City to unload a trailer of food, pack the food items in grocery bags, and deliver them to the families identified by MECAA. The Knights of Columbus help with unloading the truck and packing. Kiwanis members then packed the grocery bags into their cars and deliver the food. We packed food for 41 families. Each family received five bags of groceries; with each bag weighing approximately 20 pounds. Over 4,000 pounds of food were packed and delivered! No small feat indeed.
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ROBOTICS PROGRAM. THE FUTURE IS NOW!
Back in March 2017, our Kiwanis member Jerry Covert, had a dream of bringing Robotics into our local schools. He spearheaded the Kiwanis Robotics/STEM Program. His unrelenting commitment and enthusiasm made his dream a reality. Working with Technology Officers Jennifer Malone of Loudon County Schools, and Dr. Chris Smallen of Lenoir City Schools, the Robotics/STEM Program began in three Middle Schools of Loudon County and Lenoir City. Dr. Mark Buckner of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Gordon Williams of Roane State Community College offered their assistance and support.
Three years later teachers estimate over 2,200 past and current STEM students have been trained. STEM students receive instruction on robotics each day at all 5 middle/intermediate schools and Loudon High School.
On March 6th, 2020 an Inaugural Battle of the Bridge Competition was held at Loudon County North Middle School. Three schools participated. It was an incredible accomplishment for the students, teachers, sponsors, the Kiwanis Club of Tellico Village, but above all Jerry Covert.
Kiwanis Club of Tellico Village, Provision, the family of Russ Hanson and the schools have invested over $47,000 in the Kiwanis Robotics/STEM Program. An investment in the lives of children, an investment in their future! We are making a difference! One child at a time! One community at a time! ... See MoreSee Less
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Kiwanis Club April 25th Pancake Breakfast Postponed.
Spring finds us preparing for our biannual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser. This event provides a significant portion of our budget towards supporting our 50 plus projects. Projects that focus on kids in our local & surrounding communities & serve their needs is our main goal.
In these uncertain times, we must postpone our spring Pancake Breakfast. The health & well-being of everyone in our community is critical. We hope to reschedule this fundraising event in late spring or early summer.
Thank you for supporting our club in the past. We look forward to the future and more Pancakes! ... See MoreSee Less
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Kiwanis Club of Tellico Village has been involved with the Terrific Kids Program for 14 years. We serve three schools: Highland Park Elementary, Philadelphia Elementary and Lenoir City Intermediate School with approximately 250 students participating. “Terrific” is an acronym. It represents: Thoughtful, enthusiastic, respectful, responsible, inclusive, friendly, Inquisitive and capable.
The program stresses the importance of good, sound and consistent cornerstones for the life of the students. The Golden Rule is a guiding principle. Be the best person you can be. Conquering your fears. Kiwanis wants to make a difference in the lives of children. ... See MoreSee Less
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HEROES AND HORSES PROGRAM - STAR (Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding, Lenoir City)
Is a Therapeutic Riding and Equine Assisted Learning program for Veterans with disabilities or other special challenges in East Tennessee. The Heroes and Horses Program offers therapeutic horseback riding at no cost to veterans. It is designed for disabled veterans at all skill level, including wheelchair bound, PTSD and amputees.
Kiwanis Club of TV sponsors Sampson. A magnificent Chestnut Draft Cross Gelding. Sampson part of the Heroes & Horses Program has the uncanny instincts to know how to provide a wounded veteran the support needed. Simply resting his head against the veteran or ever so slowly and gently walking a trail. Fred Kyle, Kiwanis member, has been an active volunteer at STAR for over 12 years, refers to Sampson as The Gentle Giant! ... See MoreSee Less
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Trout in the Classroom Project - The Kiwanis Club Trout in the Classroom Program came to a swimmingly great end this school year. On March 6, 2020 about 60 third graders from Loudon Elementary School went on a Field Trip to the Tellico Trout Hatchery. It was 37 degrees and spitting snow. But that didn’t dampen the excitement.
The hardy trout survivors, known as fry, were released into the Tellico River. The program began back in October with the kids growing the fry from eggs. John at the hatchery said they were the most robust release fish he’d seen! This field trip is one of the only chances most of these kids get to visit the forest. Only one feed bucket went in the water but no kids! A successful release indeed! ... See MoreSee Less
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On March 6th, 2020 a few members from our club helped to spruce up the CAC Conference Room. (Children’s Advocacy Center, 887 US-70, Lenoir City). Thank you Ray and Beth Mouse, Ken Austin and Steve Olson (hubby of member Bridget Olson) ... See MoreSee Less
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March 2nd, 2020 was Read Across America Day. A number of our members volunteered to be Guest Readers at Lenoir City Elementary School. They read books to children from Kindergarten through the 3rd grade.
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A BENCH FOR CAPS
ABC Promise Partnership - Buddy Benches
Kevin Meyer proposed the Buddy Bench Project as a new undertaking for our Kiwanis Club. The BOD unanimously agreed, and the Buddy Bench was added to our list of projects.
Kevin, single handily brought this new project to Highland Park Elementary School in Lenoir City. The principal and teachers were impressed with Kevin’s enthusiasm, the purpose of the project and what it could accomplish. The program began at the start of the 2019 school year with K through 4th grade participating.
Educating school children (and adults) on the importance of recycling. How the environment is affected. What bottle caps are not recyclable and end up in landfills was the focus.
The bottle caps are received from numerous sources. The community, parents, neighbors, churches, civic groups. Kevin has covered all possible sources.
The students own the project. They clean, sort and weigh the caps. Math, organization skills, working together as a group are priceless outcomes.
The benches help reduce social isolation. Children are taught to sit together on the benches. No one should be left sitting alone.
For every 200 lbs of plastic tops collected a Buddy Bench cam be made. The bottle caps are taken to a company and converted via an extrusion process into a bench. The bench is usually installed in the school yard accessible to all students.
The students at Highland Park Elementary School have already collected 238 lbs of caps. Kevin spoke with Philadelphia Elementary. They have introduced the Buddy Bench Program to their school via an after-school enrichment class for P3 Littles, (Positive Peer Pressure) Grades 2-5. This step helps to prepare the kids as they go forward into the P3 Group Grades 6-8.
This project has taken over a life of its own. Kevin has over 600 lbs of plastic tops in his garage. Turns out our old plastic bottle caps are making a big difference! ... See MoreSee Less
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6 months ago
THANK YOU, TELLICO VILLAGE!
The Fall 2019 Pancake Breakfast was a huge success. We served over 865 people in 4 hours. With over 70 people working 660 hours, our Kiwanis team raised a record amount of income. 100% of all of the funds raised will be used directly for our 50+ club projects. Thank you, Tellico Village for your support and your appetite. See you in Spring 2020. ... See MoreSee Less
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Kiwanis Club of Tellico Village Golf Outing
Our club's best fundraiser for our over 50 community and school projects across the Loudon-Monroe County area. A lot of people, a lot of fun and some happy golfers. A hearty Thank You! to the chairman of the event, Phil Smith (holding the mic), our volunteers, corporate sponsors and the Loudon H.S. Key Club. ... See MoreSee Less
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Kiwanis Club of Tellico Village
10 months ago
AMTRYKE PROGRAM
The Amtryke program is one of our Kiwanis Club's signature undertakings.
An Amtryke is a tricycle specifically designed to match the special needs of a child with physical or mental challenges. The club works with physical therapists in the community to identify these special children for whom and Amtryke would be a benefit. The program has been recognized by the Kentucky-Tennessee Kiwanis District as well as Kiwanis International as an outstanding contribution to our kids. ... See MoreSee Less
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