Richmond Kiwanis Club
PO Box 830, Richmond, MO 64085
PO Box 830, Richmond, MO 64085
Do you love to give service to others? Are you focused on helping our community by helping our kids?
Then, please join us as we do the service with others.
#KidsNeedKiwanis
Facebook: @RichmondKiwanisMO
Who are we?
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.
Our club has been in existence for a long time! (Kiwanis International was founded on Jan 21, 1915, and Richmond Kiwanis was chartered Nov 5, 1923.)
We meet at the Meeting Room at the Ray County Hospital Cafeteria on TUESDAYS at 11:30am for lunch. Members may go through the cafeteria line ($8) or bring lunch. Entrance is on the lower level - southwest side of the hospital. Meetings begin at 12:00 and end at 1 pm.
First meeting of the Month is our Business / Board Meeting. Other meetings have a program relating to the community, plan for our next service project, or just do something fun.
Please consider joining us.
Welcome to the Club!
Kids Need Kiwanis and Richmond Kiwanis Needs You!
What is Kiwanis? WATCH THIS VIDEO!!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAFUsq-MzhA
What is Kiwanis? WATCH THIS VIDEO!!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAFUsq-MzhA
RECENT RECOGNITION:
Representative Terry Thompson (our State Representative) recognizing our impact in the community. Thank You!
Representative Terry Thompson (our State Representative) recognizing our impact in the community. Thank You!
COMPLETED EVENT -
Richmond Community Holiday Parade - Handing out Glo-Sticks to the kids
On Dec 5, members of the club participated in Richmond's Holiday Parade by handing out Glo-Sticks to the kids of the community. Thanks John Hartman and Michele Lewis!!
Richmond Community Holiday Parade - Handing out Glo-Sticks to the kids
On Dec 5, members of the club participated in Richmond's Holiday Parade by handing out Glo-Sticks to the kids of the community. Thanks John Hartman and Michele Lewis!!
COMPLETED EVENT -
Trick-or-Treat Hotdog Halloween Give-away at the Ray County Museum
On Halloween, the club members again grilled hotdogs and stuffed them into buns, as fast as we could. We then will gave the children attending the Halloween at the Museum event. Each received a hotdog, chips and a bottle of water. What fun to see all of the costumes and how proud the little ones were to receive their own hotdog! Thanks to Shirkey's Nursing and Rehabilitation for their support (hotdogs) and all members in making this event a success! See you at our Hot Dog Trick-or-Treat again Next Year! Photos below:
Trick-or-Treat Hotdog Halloween Give-away at the Ray County Museum
On Halloween, the club members again grilled hotdogs and stuffed them into buns, as fast as we could. We then will gave the children attending the Halloween at the Museum event. Each received a hotdog, chips and a bottle of water. What fun to see all of the costumes and how proud the little ones were to receive their own hotdog! Thanks to Shirkey's Nursing and Rehabilitation for their support (hotdogs) and all members in making this event a success! See you at our Hot Dog Trick-or-Treat again Next Year! Photos below:
COMPLETED EVENT:
Dictionary Project 2025
We donated our Dictionary Project books on November 4th to our third graders at Sunrise Elementary in Richmond. The students at Hardin-Central Elementary was on November 14th. The third graders are now enjoying their new dictionaries and gazeteers. The students found the word "success" and other words, along with information on states, countries, presidents, the constitution, and even American Sign Language! The Richmond Kiwanis is pleased to again be the project coordinator and presentation team for the dictionaries. We have now presented 1431 dictionaries to our local third grader over the years. The Dictionary Project has distributed over 40,000,000 dictionaries since it began. Photos below from our November 4th presentation at Sunrise.
Dictionary Project 2025
We donated our Dictionary Project books on November 4th to our third graders at Sunrise Elementary in Richmond. The students at Hardin-Central Elementary was on November 14th. The third graders are now enjoying their new dictionaries and gazeteers. The students found the word "success" and other words, along with information on states, countries, presidents, the constitution, and even American Sign Language! The Richmond Kiwanis is pleased to again be the project coordinator and presentation team for the dictionaries. We have now presented 1431 dictionaries to our local third grader over the years. The Dictionary Project has distributed over 40,000,000 dictionaries since it began. Photos below from our November 4th presentation at Sunrise.
COMPLETED EVENT:
Spaghetti Luncheon FundRaiser - We held a successful lunch fun(d)raiser at the United Christian-Presbyterian Church on October 11th from 11am to 2pm. It was fun to help each other with the spaghetti and sides. Photos below!
COMPLETED EVENT:
Banquet / New Officer Inductions: Richmond United Methodist Church (September 23rd at 11:30am) - our club officers were recognized and installations were completed for the new year beginning on October 1st. We had our MOARK District Governor-Elect Jeff Maxwell from the Smithville Club attend and help with the installation of officers. Thanks, Jeff for attending! The food was provided by the Culinary Class from Lex-La-Ray Tech Center and was a very delicious American/Mexican Buffet. Thanks to the students for providing a great service. The Photos below are of the various recognitions: Past President Barb Dooley, Incoming President David Miller, Incoming VP David Ashlock, Secretary Michele Lewis and Treasurer John Hartman (No Photos), Newest Member Colin Brown (WELCOME!!). Barb passing the President's Gavel to David Miller. New Board Members were voted in: Sara Seidel and Bill Dooley. Recognitions for years of service: Bob Haden - 20 (No Photo), Bob Bond - 20 (No Photo), Carole Jones - 24, Mac Proffitt - 27, Sara Seidel - 37 Consecutive years (that is our longest consecutive membership), and David Miller - 40 years total membership (with a hiatus somewhere in the middle of membership due to work requirements), and finally the Group Photo of Officers with Jeff Maxwell.
Banquet / New Officer Inductions: Richmond United Methodist Church (September 23rd at 11:30am) - our club officers were recognized and installations were completed for the new year beginning on October 1st. We had our MOARK District Governor-Elect Jeff Maxwell from the Smithville Club attend and help with the installation of officers. Thanks, Jeff for attending! The food was provided by the Culinary Class from Lex-La-Ray Tech Center and was a very delicious American/Mexican Buffet. Thanks to the students for providing a great service. The Photos below are of the various recognitions: Past President Barb Dooley, Incoming President David Miller, Incoming VP David Ashlock, Secretary Michele Lewis and Treasurer John Hartman (No Photos), Newest Member Colin Brown (WELCOME!!). Barb passing the President's Gavel to David Miller. New Board Members were voted in: Sara Seidel and Bill Dooley. Recognitions for years of service: Bob Haden - 20 (No Photo), Bob Bond - 20 (No Photo), Carole Jones - 24, Mac Proffitt - 27, Sara Seidel - 37 Consecutive years (that is our longest consecutive membership), and David Miller - 40 years total membership (with a hiatus somewhere in the middle of membership due to work requirements), and finally the Group Photo of Officers with Jeff Maxwell.
COMPLETED EVENT:
Trimming of Brush / Limbs at Hamann Park to ensure the walking path is clear for parents and children as they enjoy "our" park. We did this as a meeting-time service project on 9-16-2025 in the heat of the day! Thanks to all that came and helped!
Trimming of Brush / Limbs at Hamann Park to ensure the walking path is clear for parents and children as they enjoy "our" park. We did this as a meeting-time service project on 9-16-2025 in the heat of the day! Thanks to all that came and helped!
COMPLETED EVENT:
Richmond "Back-to-School" @ City Hall Gym - July 25, 2025
The club supported the Richmond and Ray County Students with backpack items along with others in the Richmond Community. We shared a table with Ashlock Insurance and supplied Hand Sanitizers and Facial Tissue boxes for the kids to help them prepare for the next school year! Thanks to everyone for helping make this event a success for the kids. We heard that over 300 kids attended along with their parents / grandparents / guardians / babysitters.
Richmond "Back-to-School" @ City Hall Gym - July 25, 2025
The club supported the Richmond and Ray County Students with backpack items along with others in the Richmond Community. We shared a table with Ashlock Insurance and supplied Hand Sanitizers and Facial Tissue boxes for the kids to help them prepare for the next school year! Thanks to everyone for helping make this event a success for the kids. We heard that over 300 kids attended along with their parents / grandparents / guardians / babysitters.
COMPLETED EVENT:
Mushroom Festival Booth - May 2 - May 3, 2025
The club supports the Mushroom Festival by having a booth in the courthouse area along Main Street. We thank everyone that helped provide Silent Auction items this year, and hope you will continue to support our efforts with High School Scholarships, Terrific Kids, Service Leadership programs in the schools, Trick-or-Treat Hotdogs and the Dictionary Project for the third graders.
Mushroom Festival Booth - May 2 - May 3, 2025
The club supports the Mushroom Festival by having a booth in the courthouse area along Main Street. We thank everyone that helped provide Silent Auction items this year, and hope you will continue to support our efforts with High School Scholarships, Terrific Kids, Service Leadership programs in the schools, Trick-or-Treat Hotdogs and the Dictionary Project for the third graders.
COMPLETED EVENT:
An Afternoon at the Museum, "Shaking Up the Spirits"
A Free Family Event
Sponsored by Richmond Kiwanis Club
Ray County Museum
901 W. Royle St
Richmond, MO 64085
Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
Thank you to all of our generous sponsors that enabled our club to host this event. Proceeds also are used for other projects that help the children of the community - Terrific Kids at Sunrise and Dear Elementaries, RHS Key Club, Farris Youth Theater, Girls' / Boys' State, Library Summer Reading Challenge, Hamann City Park Support, Scholarships, Hot-Dog Giveaway at Halloween, Dictionary Project for our Third Graders, and other fun events for kids.
The club wants to give a special thank-you to our sponsors:
Silver Level – Chris Bell Insurance, Linda Hall – Corebridge Financial Planning, Community Bank of Richmond, Dr. Leann Nguyen, DDS of Richmond Family Dentistry.
Bronze Level – David Ashlock Insurance, C & S Production, Calvert’s Tire and Body Shop, Bill and Barb Dooley, George’s Liquor, Bob and Teresa Haden, Harps Food Stores, Carole Jones Agency, Michele Lewis, David and Valerie Miller, Mac Proffitt, Ellen Steele - Super 8 Motel, Thurman Funeral Home, Walmart of Richmond, Mike Wright, Wrisinger Auctions.
Coupon Donors – Burger King of Richmond, McDonalds of Richmond, Sonic of Richmond.
We also wish to thank Cathy Gottsch, Director of the Ray County Museum, Richmond R-XVI and the Hardin-Central C-2 School Districts, and KMZU Radio Station for all of their support.
An Afternoon at the Museum, "Shaking Up the Spirits"
A Free Family Event
Sponsored by Richmond Kiwanis Club
Ray County Museum
901 W. Royle St
Richmond, MO 64085
Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
Thank you to all of our generous sponsors that enabled our club to host this event. Proceeds also are used for other projects that help the children of the community - Terrific Kids at Sunrise and Dear Elementaries, RHS Key Club, Farris Youth Theater, Girls' / Boys' State, Library Summer Reading Challenge, Hamann City Park Support, Scholarships, Hot-Dog Giveaway at Halloween, Dictionary Project for our Third Graders, and other fun events for kids.
The club wants to give a special thank-you to our sponsors:
Silver Level – Chris Bell Insurance, Linda Hall – Corebridge Financial Planning, Community Bank of Richmond, Dr. Leann Nguyen, DDS of Richmond Family Dentistry.
Bronze Level – David Ashlock Insurance, C & S Production, Calvert’s Tire and Body Shop, Bill and Barb Dooley, George’s Liquor, Bob and Teresa Haden, Harps Food Stores, Carole Jones Agency, Michele Lewis, David and Valerie Miller, Mac Proffitt, Ellen Steele - Super 8 Motel, Thurman Funeral Home, Walmart of Richmond, Mike Wright, Wrisinger Auctions.
Coupon Donors – Burger King of Richmond, McDonalds of Richmond, Sonic of Richmond.
We also wish to thank Cathy Gottsch, Director of the Ray County Museum, Richmond R-XVI and the Hardin-Central C-2 School Districts, and KMZU Radio Station for all of their support.
NEW OFFICERS - Inducted on September 17, 2024 by Past-Trustee / Lt Governor William Dooley of our club:
President Barb Dooley
Co-President David Miller
Secretary Michele Lewis
Treasurer John Hartman
2024 - 2027 Board Members Mac Proffitt and David Ashlock
2023 - 2026 Board Members Sara Seidel and Bob Bond
2022 - 2025 Board Members Carole Jones and Earl Sheehy
Governor of MOARK District - Jim Fritz
Governor Elect - Ronald Hill
Lt Governor - MOARK Division 3 - Gary Goebel (Gladstone Club) - 2-year term on Oct 1, 2023 to 2025.
Past Lt Governor - MOARK Division 3 - Greg Atkins (Smithville Club)
Trustee - MOARK Region 1 (Divisions 2, 3, 4) - Jim Major (Gladstone and Liberty Clubs) - 3-year term on Oct 1, 2023 to 2026.
Past Trustee - MOARK Region 1 (Divisions 2, 3, 4) - William Dooley (Richmond Club)
President Barb Dooley
Co-President David Miller
Secretary Michele Lewis
Treasurer John Hartman
2024 - 2027 Board Members Mac Proffitt and David Ashlock
2023 - 2026 Board Members Sara Seidel and Bob Bond
2022 - 2025 Board Members Carole Jones and Earl Sheehy
Governor of MOARK District - Jim Fritz
Governor Elect - Ronald Hill
Lt Governor - MOARK Division 3 - Gary Goebel (Gladstone Club) - 2-year term on Oct 1, 2023 to 2025.
Past Lt Governor - MOARK Division 3 - Greg Atkins (Smithville Club)
Trustee - MOARK Region 1 (Divisions 2, 3, 4) - Jim Major (Gladstone and Liberty Clubs) - 3-year term on Oct 1, 2023 to 2026.
Past Trustee - MOARK Region 1 (Divisions 2, 3, 4) - William Dooley (Richmond Club)
COMPLETED EVENT:
Mushroom Festival Booth - May 3 - May 4, 2024
The club supports the Mushroom Festival by having a booth in the courthouse area along Main Street. We thank everyone that helped rpvide Sports Memorabilia and Business-donated baskets that were available in a Silent Auction as our fundraiser to help our efforts with scholarships, Terrific Kids, Trick-or-Treat Hotdogs and the Dictionary Project.
Silent Auction Info:
Mushroom Festival THANK YOU to the FOLLOWING
Richmond Kiwanis Expanded Silent Auction
All contributions benefit Ray County youth. Kiwanis is all about Kids
Kiwanis Silent Auction
Hardin-Central FFA Bench and Tabletop Cornhole Games
Orrick FFA Picnic Table
JP’s Total Image Services and Products package
Richmond Family Dental Gift Certificate
Northstar Wellness Gift Certificate
Town Square Mercantile Home Decor
Farris Theatre Tickets and Concessions Package
Jane’s Jazzy Nails Color Street Nails Package
Hometown Pizza Gift Certificate
Aflac Gift Basket
Alvin’s Heating and Cooling HVAC Tune-up
Calvert’s Tire & Body Shop Tire Rotation and Balance
Ray County Library Gift Basket
Mac Proffitt Wooden Folding Tables
Wright’s Auto Oil Change
Ag Power Car Care or Tractor Care Products
Lisa’s Sharper Cuts Tanning Package
Senior Life Solutions Gift Basket
G&G Tire Gift Certificate/Products
Kiwanis Sports Memorabilia
Raffle items: Tabletop Cornhole Game made by Hardin-Central FFA
Items subject to change
Kiwanis hopes you’ll join the club in supporting the generous sponsors of the auction!
Mushroom Festival Booth - May 3 - May 4, 2024
The club supports the Mushroom Festival by having a booth in the courthouse area along Main Street. We thank everyone that helped rpvide Sports Memorabilia and Business-donated baskets that were available in a Silent Auction as our fundraiser to help our efforts with scholarships, Terrific Kids, Trick-or-Treat Hotdogs and the Dictionary Project.
Silent Auction Info:
Mushroom Festival THANK YOU to the FOLLOWING
Richmond Kiwanis Expanded Silent Auction
All contributions benefit Ray County youth. Kiwanis is all about Kids
Kiwanis Silent Auction
Hardin-Central FFA Bench and Tabletop Cornhole Games
Orrick FFA Picnic Table
JP’s Total Image Services and Products package
Richmond Family Dental Gift Certificate
Northstar Wellness Gift Certificate
Town Square Mercantile Home Decor
Farris Theatre Tickets and Concessions Package
Jane’s Jazzy Nails Color Street Nails Package
Hometown Pizza Gift Certificate
Aflac Gift Basket
Alvin’s Heating and Cooling HVAC Tune-up
Calvert’s Tire & Body Shop Tire Rotation and Balance
Ray County Library Gift Basket
Mac Proffitt Wooden Folding Tables
Wright’s Auto Oil Change
Ag Power Car Care or Tractor Care Products
Lisa’s Sharper Cuts Tanning Package
Senior Life Solutions Gift Basket
G&G Tire Gift Certificate/Products
Kiwanis Sports Memorabilia
Raffle items: Tabletop Cornhole Game made by Hardin-Central FFA
Items subject to change
Kiwanis hopes you’ll join the club in supporting the generous sponsors of the auction!
Contact us:
Richmond Kiwanis Club
P.O. Box 830, Richmond, MO 64085
Richmond Kiwanis Club
P.O. Box 830, Richmond, MO 64085
