Richmond Kiwanis Club
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
Who are we?
We are community members that serve our children and community.
We have been in existence for 96 years in Richmond (Kiwanis International is now 104 years old).
We meet at the 19th Hole Restaurant, Shirkey Golf Club, Richmond, MO on TUESDAYS for lunch.
We have great conversations with our friends along with a worthwhile program.
We gather at 11:45 and ring the Bell at 12:10. Meetings end at 1 pm.
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.
We sponsor the RMS Builders Club and the RHS Key Club. We provide various service projects that impact the kids of our community.
Please consider joining us.
Welcome to the Club!
Robert E. "Bob" Swafford
It is with great sadness to report to you that our long-time member, Robert E. “Bob” Swafford, 91, of Richmond, died Monday, April 27, 2020, at North Care Hospice House, North Kansas City. Bob served our club as an officer and was a Past-President (Oct 1, 1967- Sept 30, 1968). He was a strong supporter of our Key Club and helped with the chartering of the Carrollton Key Club.
Bob will lie in state from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 30, 2020, at Thurman Funeral Home, Richmond. Private family graveside services will be held on Friday, May 1, 2020, at Richmond Memory Gardens. A public memorial service for Bob, to be announced at a later date, at the Richmond United Methodist Church.
Please keep Virginia, his wife, and all of his family in your thoughts and prayers.
It is with great sadness to report to you that our long-time member, Robert E. “Bob” Swafford, 91, of Richmond, died Monday, April 27, 2020, at North Care Hospice House, North Kansas City. Bob served our club as an officer and was a Past-President (Oct 1, 1967- Sept 30, 1968). He was a strong supporter of our Key Club and helped with the chartering of the Carrollton Key Club.
Bob will lie in state from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 30, 2020, at Thurman Funeral Home, Richmond. Private family graveside services will be held on Friday, May 1, 2020, at Richmond Memory Gardens. A public memorial service for Bob, to be announced at a later date, at the Richmond United Methodist Church.
Please keep Virginia, his wife, and all of his family in your thoughts and prayers.
UPDATE: The Richmond Kiwanis Club sent out an email to all members (that have current email contact info) and we then held a ZOOM meeting. Nine members attended. Nominations were taken for officers. See below. It was determined to hold our first REGULAR MEETING on June 2nd - at the 19th Hole. NO Buffet, but order off the bar menu. Please attend! Wear masks if you wish, social distance as you should, but we need to meet. See you there! Keep healthy!
SLATE OF OFFICERS - as determined at the ZOOM Meeting on May 26th. Voting will take place at our first face-to-face meeting (June 2nd) at the 19th Hole.
President Suzan Breen (2nd year)
President Elect Sara Siedel
Vice President Randy Schreurs
Secretary Stacy Hisle
Treasurer OPEN (Bob Haden will continue part time until a replacement can be found.)
2020-2021 Board Members John Hartman and Robert Cox (New and need to be voted)
2019-2020 Board Members Earl Sheehy and Maxine Moore
2018-2019 Board Members Troy Pyle and Brian Bush
Past President David Miller
ANNOUNCEMENT: Bill Dooley has been asked to run for the Region 1 Trustee position for MOARK Kiwanis! This is a three-year term and includes MOARK District meetings as well as our Region 1 clubs. He will assist the Lt Governors in their work with local clubs.
President Suzan Breen (2nd year)
President Elect Sara Siedel
Vice President Randy Schreurs
Secretary Stacy Hisle
Treasurer OPEN (Bob Haden will continue part time until a replacement can be found.)
2020-2021 Board Members John Hartman and Robert Cox (New and need to be voted)
2019-2020 Board Members Earl Sheehy and Maxine Moore
2018-2019 Board Members Troy Pyle and Brian Bush
Past President David Miller
ANNOUNCEMENT: Bill Dooley has been asked to run for the Region 1 Trustee position for MOARK Kiwanis! This is a three-year term and includes MOARK District meetings as well as our Region 1 clubs. He will assist the Lt Governors in their work with local clubs.
UPCOMING EVENT -
The 10th Annual Bill George Classic Kiwanis Golf Tournament (Fun-Raiser):
UPDATE: As of April 3rd, we have been advised that Shirkey Golf Course will be postponing the tournament. New Date: September 25th. Stay healthy!
The tournament will be held on Sept 25 (Friday). This will be in conjunction with a Junior Golf Tournament being held that weekend. Our Friday event will continue our Bill George Classic tradition and proceeds will be adjusted between Shirkey Golf Club, our Kiwanis Club, and the Junior Golf Tournament. We wish to ask our previous sponsors and team participants for your continued support. Thank you for helping our Richmond Kiwanis Club serve the kids in our community. The photos below are from last May's event, and we know that this coming event will be just as fun! Please consider playing with others as a UPDATE: 4-person Team
Format UPDATE: 4-person Scramble
Lunch: Provided
Beverages: 2-Tickets provided for each member of your team
Fun Events: Closest to Pin, Longest Putt, etc. Silent Auction for Sports Memoribilia (Chiefs and Royals). Mulligans for sale and as in the past, we have string cheating for sale (Remember that this is a Fun-Raiser for Kids of our Community!).
The 10th Annual Bill George Classic Kiwanis Golf Tournament (Fun-Raiser):
UPDATE: As of April 3rd, we have been advised that Shirkey Golf Course will be postponing the tournament. New Date: September 25th. Stay healthy!
The tournament will be held on Sept 25 (Friday). This will be in conjunction with a Junior Golf Tournament being held that weekend. Our Friday event will continue our Bill George Classic tradition and proceeds will be adjusted between Shirkey Golf Club, our Kiwanis Club, and the Junior Golf Tournament. We wish to ask our previous sponsors and team participants for your continued support. Thank you for helping our Richmond Kiwanis Club serve the kids in our community. The photos below are from last May's event, and we know that this coming event will be just as fun! Please consider playing with others as a UPDATE: 4-person Team
Format UPDATE: 4-person Scramble
Lunch: Provided
Beverages: 2-Tickets provided for each member of your team
Fun Events: Closest to Pin, Longest Putt, etc. Silent Auction for Sports Memoribilia (Chiefs and Royals). Mulligans for sale and as in the past, we have string cheating for sale (Remember that this is a Fun-Raiser for Kids of our Community!).
Forms Below:
Golf Tournament Letter - invitation letter to participate
Golf Flyer - general information
Golf Player Registration - register your team of players
Golf SPONSORSHIP FORM - for our valued sponsors
Golf Tournament Letter - invitation letter to participate
Golf Flyer - general information
Golf Player Registration - register your team of players
Golf SPONSORSHIP FORM - for our valued sponsors
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Cancelled EVENT:
Mushroom Festival Booth (Community Celebration and Fun-Raiser) -
UPDATE: The Mushroom Festival has been cancelled. Their Committee is hoping to continue this community celebration again in the future. Their Facebook page has more information.
The Richmond Kiwanis Club had a prime spot for the 2019 Mushroom Festival on Main Street. We plan to be with a booth again, when the Festival re-starts. Thank you to everyone that helped make it a fun event last year, and we plan to have just as much fun again! The photos below are from our 2019 event!
Mushroom Festival Booth (Community Celebration and Fun-Raiser) -
UPDATE: The Mushroom Festival has been cancelled. Their Committee is hoping to continue this community celebration again in the future. Their Facebook page has more information.
The Richmond Kiwanis Club had a prime spot for the 2019 Mushroom Festival on Main Street. We plan to be with a booth again, when the Festival re-starts. Thank you to everyone that helped make it a fun event last year, and we plan to have just as much fun again! The photos below are from our 2019 event!
Cancelled EVENT:
Mom's Day Baby Shower (Service Project) -
UPDATE: As of March 20, this event is cancelled. Please check back for further updates. Stay healthy, everyone!
Richmond Kiwanis Club will sponsor our 6th Annual Mom's Day Baby Shower at Location: _______ on Date: ________. We collect as many items for young mothers and their babies by handing a flyer to shoppers entering the store, and they then decided to help us by purchasing baby items or new mom items. We then collect these at the exit door and will later distribute them to various agencies in the Ray County / Lexington area. Recipients include: Division of Family Services, Bridge of Hope, House of Hope (Lexington), and The Gap program. Thank you in advance to all participants and contributors! We expect to have a great day!
Mom's Day Baby Shower (Service Project) -
UPDATE: As of March 20, this event is cancelled. Please check back for further updates. Stay healthy, everyone!
Richmond Kiwanis Club will sponsor our 6th Annual Mom's Day Baby Shower at Location: _______ on Date: ________. We collect as many items for young mothers and their babies by handing a flyer to shoppers entering the store, and they then decided to help us by purchasing baby items or new mom items. We then collect these at the exit door and will later distribute them to various agencies in the Ray County / Lexington area. Recipients include: Division of Family Services, Bridge of Hope, House of Hope (Lexington), and The Gap program. Thank you in advance to all participants and contributors! We expect to have a great day!
UPCOMING EVENT -
MOARK 69th District Convention (and Kiwanis International 102nd year) will be held on July 31 to August 2, 2020 at the University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center in Springfield, MO. This convention has delegates from each Kiwanis Club in the MOARK District and other attendees enjoy sharing Kiwanis ideas and voting on resolutions / ByLaws and officers for the OARK District. Our current Governor (Ron Hill) will step down and the current Governor-elect (A.C. Paxton) will become Governor. There will be an election for the new Governor-elect at this convention. Each local club should be represented and have voting delegates. THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD as scheduled, but there will be a ZOOM component for delegates not able to attend in person.
MOARK 69th District Convention (and Kiwanis International 102nd year) will be held on July 31 to August 2, 2020 at the University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center in Springfield, MO. This convention has delegates from each Kiwanis Club in the MOARK District and other attendees enjoy sharing Kiwanis ideas and voting on resolutions / ByLaws and officers for the OARK District. Our current Governor (Ron Hill) will step down and the current Governor-elect (A.C. Paxton) will become Governor. There will be an election for the new Governor-elect at this convention. Each local club should be represented and have voting delegates. THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD as scheduled, but there will be a ZOOM component for delegates not able to attend in person.
RECENT EVENT -
Officer Inductions Banquet was held on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at 6pm
We are honored to have the following officers for our club this next Kiwanis Year (starting now until next October)
President - Suzan Breen
President Elect - Stacy Hisle
Vice President - Tami Hendrix
Secretary - Jana Fleckenstine and Debby Gill (co-Secretaries)
Treasurer - Bob Haden
NEW Board Members: Earl Sheehy and Maxine Moore (ending Oct 2023)
Troy Pyle and Brian Bush (ending Oct 2022)
Jill Pence and Bruce Taylor (ending Oct 2021)
SPECIAL PRESENTATION:
Kiwanis International Legion of Honor: Bob Swafford (65 years) and Jerry McCarter (25 years)
The food was great and the fellowship was just as great. Let's make next year's banquet better than ever!
96 years as a club in Richmond was also celebrated.
Photos:
Officer Inductions Banquet was held on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at 6pm
We are honored to have the following officers for our club this next Kiwanis Year (starting now until next October)
President - Suzan Breen
President Elect - Stacy Hisle
Vice President - Tami Hendrix
Secretary - Jana Fleckenstine and Debby Gill (co-Secretaries)
Treasurer - Bob Haden
NEW Board Members: Earl Sheehy and Maxine Moore (ending Oct 2023)
Troy Pyle and Brian Bush (ending Oct 2022)
Jill Pence and Bruce Taylor (ending Oct 2021)
SPECIAL PRESENTATION:
Kiwanis International Legion of Honor: Bob Swafford (65 years) and Jerry McCarter (25 years)
The food was great and the fellowship was just as great. Let's make next year's banquet better than ever!
96 years as a club in Richmond was also celebrated.
Photos:
RECENT EVENT -
Trick or Treat Street - (Signature Service Project):
Our Annual Trick or Treat Street Hotdog Give-Away was held on Halloween night from 5:00 to 8:00 ( we ran out of hotdogs about 7:15). Our club again handed out about 800 hot dogs and beverages in the corner of the City Hall Gymnasium, and watched all of the youngsters come through the event in full-costume fun. We began setting up about 4pm and appreciated all of the help from our club members! Servers, runners to the grill, the grilling crew and hot-dog stuffers (into the buns), along with the handing out detail - and everyone watching the kiddos was the fun of the evening. This is also our "Kiwanis One Day" Project and is one of our Signature Events!
Trick or Treat Street - (Signature Service Project):
Our Annual Trick or Treat Street Hotdog Give-Away was held on Halloween night from 5:00 to 8:00 ( we ran out of hotdogs about 7:15). Our club again handed out about 800 hot dogs and beverages in the corner of the City Hall Gymnasium, and watched all of the youngsters come through the event in full-costume fun. We began setting up about 4pm and appreciated all of the help from our club members! Servers, runners to the grill, the grilling crew and hot-dog stuffers (into the buns), along with the handing out detail - and everyone watching the kiddos was the fun of the evening. This is also our "Kiwanis One Day" Project and is one of our Signature Events!
RECENT EVENT:
Dictionary Project - (Service Project):
Richmond Kiwanis purchased and stickered over 200 brand new dictionaries and then delivered them to the third graders at Sunrise Elementary and at the Hardin-Central Elementary Schools in November. Thank you to all that helped with this project!
Dictionary Project - (Service Project):
Richmond Kiwanis purchased and stickered over 200 brand new dictionaries and then delivered them to the third graders at Sunrise Elementary and at the Hardin-Central Elementary Schools in November. Thank you to all that helped with this project!
Contact us:
Richmond Kiwanis Club
P.O. Box 830, Richmond, MO 64085
Richmond Kiwanis Club
P.O. Box 830, Richmond, MO 64085
