Kiwanis has a long history of service in Grand Haven, Spring Lake and Ferrysburg, Michigan.
The Kiwanis Club of Grand Haven was originally chartered on March 13, 1941; sponsored by the Grand Rapids, Holland and Muskegon clubs. The first president was Arthur F. Gieseking, and the first secretary was Harvey L. Scholten. The club had 38 charter members [click to see list], had grown to 69 members by 1955, and peaked at 120 members.
After more than 60 years of service, the Kiwanis Club of Grand Haven dissolved on January 28, 2003. Prior to dissolving, the club donated their funds to Children’s Services at the Loutit District Library and the Tri-Cities Historical Museum’s Ackley Project. [View club bulletin here] [Read the Tribune article here]
Jim Gurd (right), Treasurer of Kiwanis of Grand Haven, presents checks to Dennis Swartout (left), Executive Director of the Tri-Cities Museum, and Sandie Knes, Director of Loutit District Library.
Nearly two years later in late 2004, the Tri-Cities Kiwanis Club was chartered under the inspirational leadership of several local citizens. [View first meeting minutes here]
Over the years, Tri-Cities Kiwanis has been recognized at the Michigan District level for rapid growth and innovative projects that assist special needs children and young victims of disease and disability. [Read more]
Tri-Cities Kiwanis presents Tamara Elhart of the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Foundation with a check for $18,000, from the proceeds of the 2019 Salmon Tournaments.
The Kiwanis Mission & Vision
For more than a century, Kiwanis International has empowered its members to improve the world by making lasting differences in the lives of children.
Service is at the heart of every Kiwanis club, no matter where in the world it’s located. Globally members stage approximately 150,000 service projects and raise nearly $100 million every year for communities, families and projects. By working together, members achieve what one person cannot accomplish alone. [Learn more]
🏀❤️ WOW, WHAT A NIGHT IN GRAND HAVEN! ❤️🏀 A huge THANK YOU to so many people who came out to support the Books vs. Badges Hoopla! From the players on the court to the fans in the stands, our sponsors, volunteers, school staff, teachers, law enforcement, the school band, cheerleaders and community members, you helped make this event an incredible success!💯
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Santa at Porto Bello
Kids of all ages are welcome to visit and get pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Share your photos — go to Santa.TriCitiesKiwanis.org or share on Facebook.
Schedule:
All proceeds go to The Sandy Huber Reading Improvement Program, supporting K-4th grade reading projects in our Tri-Cities Area schools.
Santa at Porto Bello
Kids of all ages are welcome to visit and get pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Share your photos — go to Santa.TriCitiesKiwanis.org or share on Facebook.
Schedule:
All proceeds go to The Sandy Huber Reading Improvement Program, supporting K-4th grade reading projects in our Tri-Cities Area schools.
Santa at Porto Bello
Kids of all ages are welcome to visit and get pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Share your photos — go to Santa.TriCitiesKiwanis.org or share on Facebook.
Schedule:
All proceeds go to The Sandy Huber Reading Improvement Program, supporting K-4th grade reading projects in our Tri-Cities Area schools.
Santa at Porto Bello
Kids of all ages are welcome to visit and get pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Share your photos — go to Santa.TriCitiesKiwanis.org or share on Facebook.
Schedule:
All proceeds go to The Sandy Huber Reading Improvement Program, supporting K-4th grade reading projects in our Tri-Cities Area schools.
Club meeting
Santa at Porto Bello
Kids of all ages are welcome to visit and get pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Share your photos — go to Santa.TriCitiesKiwanis.org or share on Facebook.
Schedule:
All proceeds go to The Sandy Huber Reading Improvement Program, supporting K-4th grade reading projects in our Tri-Cities Area schools.
Santa at Porto Bello
Kids of all ages are welcome to visit and get pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Share your photos — go to Santa.TriCitiesKiwanis.org or share on Facebook.
Schedule:
All proceeds go to The Sandy Huber Reading Improvement Program, supporting K-4th grade reading projects in our Tri-Cities Area schools.
Santa at Porto Bello
Kids of all ages are welcome to visit and get pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Share your photos — go to Santa.TriCitiesKiwanis.org or share on Facebook.
Schedule:
All proceeds go to The Sandy Huber Reading Improvement Program, supporting K-4th grade reading projects in our Tri-Cities Area schools.
Santa at Porto Bello
Kids of all ages are welcome to visit and get pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Share your photos — go to Santa.TriCitiesKiwanis.org or share on Facebook.
Schedule:
All proceeds go to The Sandy Huber Reading Improvement Program, supporting K-4th grade reading projects in our Tri-Cities Area schools.
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About our Kiwanis club
Kiwanis has a long history of service in Grand Haven, Spring Lake and Ferrysburg, Michigan.
The Kiwanis Club of Grand Haven was originally chartered on March 13, 1941; sponsored by the Grand Rapids, Holland and Muskegon clubs. The first president was Arthur F. Gieseking, and the first secretary was Harvey L. Scholten. The club had 38 charter members [click to see list], had grown to 69 members by 1955, and peaked at 120 members.
This booklet [click to view] was originally published in February, 1991 to celebrate the club’s 50-year anniversary, documenting the many service projects carried out by the club in its first 50 years. [Click to view membership directory from 2002].
After more than 60 years of service, the Kiwanis Club of Grand Haven dissolved on January 28, 2003. Prior to dissolving, the club donated their funds to Children’s Services at the Loutit District Library and the Tri-Cities Historical Museum’s Ackley Project. [View club bulletin here] [Read the Tribune article here]
Nearly two years later in late 2004, the Tri-Cities Kiwanis Club was chartered under the inspirational leadership of several local citizens. [View first meeting minutes here]
Over the years, Tri-Cities Kiwanis has been recognized at the Michigan District level for rapid growth and innovative projects that assist special needs children and young victims of disease and disability. [Read more]
The Kiwanis Mission & Vision
For more than a century, Kiwanis International has empowered its members to improve the world by making lasting differences in the lives of children.
Service is at the heart of every Kiwanis club, no matter where in the world it’s located. Globally members stage approximately 150,000 service projects and raise nearly $100 million every year for communities, families and projects. By working together, members achieve what one person cannot accomplish alone. [Learn more]
Join Us
Are you in to volunteering for good causes in your community? Do you like helping kids, having fun and feeling like you made a difference? Join us at a meeting or event to see what we’re all about. [Learn more about membership.]
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🏀❤️ WOW, WHAT A NIGHT IN GRAND HAVEN! ❤️🏀
A huge THANK YOU to so many people who came out to support the Books vs. Badges Hoopla! From the players on the court to the fans in the stands, our sponsors, volunteers, school staff, teachers, law enforcement, the school band, cheerleaders and community members, you helped make this event an incredible success!💯
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***Because of your support, we are able to continue making a positive impact right here in our community. We are already looking forward to next year! 🎉🏀📚👮♂️
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