OUR ACTIVITIES DURING THE YEAR
Our Library, Our Future Youth Services Area Project
We have completed in 2021, donating $35,000 to our new library. As part of our on going history, going back nearly 100 years to 1922. We have been contributing to signature projects such as was done in 1922 to assist in paving the surface of Main Street to our next big project to support the new Youth Services Area in the new library on Main Street.
We have completed in 2021, donating $35,000 to our new library. As part of our on going history, going back nearly 100 years to 1922. We have been contributing to signature projects such as was done in 1922 to assist in paving the surface of Main Street to our next big project to support the new Youth Services Area in the new library on Main Street.
Kiwanis Peanut Day (Canceled 2021)
Presently, this is the major fundraiser for the club that involves the entire community as businesses and individuals of the community have been so very supportive. This is usually accomplished in the fall of the year. We do have a special day where we are very visible but the actual activity occurs over several weeks. The funds raised are used to fund our youth programs and activities.
Presently, this is the major fundraiser for the club that involves the entire community as businesses and individuals of the community have been so very supportive. This is usually accomplished in the fall of the year. We do have a special day where we are very visible but the actual activity occurs over several weeks. The funds raised are used to fund our youth programs and activities.
Platteville High School Students of the Month
Each third Tuesday meeting, the Platteville Kiwanis Club hosts the Platteville High School Students of the Month. These students are selected by the the high school faculty. It is a very interesting meeting each month as the students share their talents and/or activities they have accomplished during their high school years. We have such impressive students in the high school. A certificate and small gift is given to each recognized student .
Each third Tuesday meeting, the Platteville Kiwanis Club hosts the Platteville High School Students of the Month. These students are selected by the the high school faculty. It is a very interesting meeting each month as the students share their talents and/or activities they have accomplished during their high school years. We have such impressive students in the high school. A certificate and small gift is given to each recognized student .
KIWANIS ONE DAY
The Platteville Kiwanis Club on Saturday April 12, 2014 was living up to its mission statement to improve one community and one child at a time by leading the Kiwanis One Day in assisting with building the Grant County Habitat for Humanity House in Platteville in cooperation with the Circle K Kiwanis Club from UWP. It proved to be a fun time together as everyone worked towards a common goal of providing housing for a family with children here in Platteville. The purpose of Kiwanis One Day is for the Kiwanis Family to work together in service. The Kiwanis Family includes Kiwanis Club the UW-P Circle K club and Platteville HS Key Club. To learn more about Kiwanis One Day, click here.
The Platteville Kiwanis Club on Saturday April 12, 2014 was living up to its mission statement to improve one community and one child at a time by leading the Kiwanis One Day in assisting with building the Grant County Habitat for Humanity House in Platteville in cooperation with the Circle K Kiwanis Club from UWP. It proved to be a fun time together as everyone worked towards a common goal of providing housing for a family with children here in Platteville. The purpose of Kiwanis One Day is for the Kiwanis Family to work together in service. The Kiwanis Family includes Kiwanis Club the UW-P Circle K club and Platteville HS Key Club. To learn more about Kiwanis One Day, click here.
Kiwanis Chicken BBQ (August/September, 2020)
The fifth annual Kiwanis Chicken BBQ was successful again during these challenging times. Thank you to everyone involved to provide a tasty Chicken BBQ. Our first time event raised $2,700 in 2015 and was donated to the Southwest Health Foundation to support Southwest Health’s Reach Out and Read program, championed by local doctors to improve childhood literacy. The Platteville High School Key Club, a Kiwanis affiliated student organization, also help with making the fund raising event such a resounding success.
The fifth annual Kiwanis Chicken BBQ was successful again during these challenging times. Thank you to everyone involved to provide a tasty Chicken BBQ. Our first time event raised $2,700 in 2015 and was donated to the Southwest Health Foundation to support Southwest Health’s Reach Out and Read program, championed by local doctors to improve childhood literacy. The Platteville High School Key Club, a Kiwanis affiliated student organization, also help with making the fund raising event such a resounding success.
Kiwanis Cream Puffs at Dairy Days 2023
This activity provides members an opportunity to work closely together and to know each other better as we accomplish the making of the cream for the puffs and the filling of the puffs. It is a way for the Platteville Kiwanis Club to provide support for Dairy Days and share Wisconsin dairy products like Cream Puffs, Ice Cream Bars and other miscellaneous food items. The returns from this activity are used to support community needs and youth leadership activities. We have been impressed by the number of people who tell us our puffs are better than those at the Wisconsin State Fair.
This activity provides members an opportunity to work closely together and to know each other better as we accomplish the making of the cream for the puffs and the filling of the puffs. It is a way for the Platteville Kiwanis Club to provide support for Dairy Days and share Wisconsin dairy products like Cream Puffs, Ice Cream Bars and other miscellaneous food items. The returns from this activity are used to support community needs and youth leadership activities. We have been impressed by the number of people who tell us our puffs are better than those at the Wisconsin State Fair.
Dairy Days Parade - Promoting Literacy (September)
Our club organized a free book at the public library for children. We handed out coupons with candy to the children during the parade. This was our first year and we plan to organize more for next year. The was a big success!! The library needed more books to meet the demand. The High School Key Club was another big part to this new activity.
Our club organized a free book at the public library for children. We handed out coupons with candy to the children during the parade. This was our first year and we plan to organize more for next year. The was a big success!! The library needed more books to meet the demand. The High School Key Club was another big part to this new activity.
Kiwanis International Eliminate Project
Our club members have helped to collect over $1000 since 2014 to help prevent maternal/neonatal tetanus. $1000 will help to save and protect more than 500 lives. We thank everyone in helping to improve the lives of children around the world.
Our club members have helped to collect over $1000 since 2014 to help prevent maternal/neonatal tetanus. $1000 will help to save and protect more than 500 lives. We thank everyone in helping to improve the lives of children around the world.
Kiwanis Badger Crawl 5K Run/Walk
May 11, 2024 will be the eighth year for Badger Crawl 5K Run/Walk to be held at Mound View Park. All proceeds from this event will directly benefit campers at Wisconsin Badger Camp. We thank everyone in helping to support the campers going to Wisconsin Badger Camp.
May 11, 2024 will be the eighth year for Badger Crawl 5K Run/Walk to be held at Mound View Park. All proceeds from this event will directly benefit campers at Wisconsin Badger Camp. We thank everyone in helping to support the campers going to Wisconsin Badger Camp.
Wisconsin Badger Camp
In past years, the Platteville Kiwanis Club supported this important fundraiser for Badger Camp which raises significant funds to support individuals with physical and mental challenges. We are now planning to support beyond our financial giving is to help raise more money through our first 5K Run/Walk planned in late April 2016. Check out Badger Camp on Facebook
In past years, the Platteville Kiwanis Club supported this important fundraiser for Badger Camp which raises significant funds to support individuals with physical and mental challenges. We are now planning to support beyond our financial giving is to help raise more money through our first 5K Run/Walk planned in late April 2016. Check out Badger Camp on Facebook
Banana Night
The first Wednesday of each month finds our members assisting in distributing bananas to our members of the community who are residents in care centers. We give bananas as a way to interact with the residents and give them something to smile about as well as talk with someone they normally do not see. It is a very rewarding experience and appreciated by the residents.
The first Wednesday of each month finds our members assisting in distributing bananas to our members of the community who are residents in care centers. We give bananas as a way to interact with the residents and give them something to smile about as well as talk with someone they normally do not see. It is a very rewarding experience and appreciated by the residents.
Kiwanis Highway Clean-Up
Twice each year, spring and fall, we assist in beautifying our area by cleaning up a 2 mile stretch of highway 80. It gives members a chance to serve our community by cleaning up what others have thrown away without thinking. Again, our members have fun working together on this activity.
Twice each year, spring and fall, we assist in beautifying our area by cleaning up a 2 mile stretch of highway 80. It gives members a chance to serve our community by cleaning up what others have thrown away without thinking. Again, our members have fun working together on this activity.
Platteville High School Key Club
Key Club is the high school organization sponsored by the Platteville Kiwanis Club. Key Club assists Kiwanis in carrying out its mission to serve the children of the world. High school student members of Key Club perform acts of service in their communities.
Key Club is the high school organization sponsored by the Platteville Kiwanis Club. Key Club assists Kiwanis in carrying out its mission to serve the children of the world. High school student members of Key Club perform acts of service in their communities.
UW-Platteville Circle K Club
Circle K is the collegiate Kiwanis Club at UW Platteville. Our Platteville Kiwanis Club is the sponsor of this Circle K Club and assists in providing support to the club to help them with their activities. Circle K Club members also assists in the service activities of the Platteville Kiwanis Club and the Platteville Kiwanis Club assists in the service activities of Circle K. It is a lot of fun to get to know the students and to work with them in service activities.
Circle K is the collegiate Kiwanis Club at UW Platteville. Our Platteville Kiwanis Club is the sponsor of this Circle K Club and assists in providing support to the club to help them with their activities. Circle K Club members also assists in the service activities of the Platteville Kiwanis Club and the Platteville Kiwanis Club assists in the service activities of Circle K. It is a lot of fun to get to know the students and to work with them in service activities.
Youth Baseball
The Platteville Kiwanis Club assisted in providing financial support for the batting cages at Legion Park. This has been an activity to support the youth in developing their baseball or softball skills. Funds raised through our various fundraisers have supported this effort.
The Platteville Kiwanis Club assisted in providing financial support for the batting cages at Legion Park. This has been an activity to support the youth in developing their baseball or softball skills. Funds raised through our various fundraisers have supported this effort.
Youth Scholarships
Scholarships are provided to Platteville High School Students to attend UW Platteville or Southwest Technical College. Funds to support these scholarships are raised through our various fundraisers throughout the year.
Scholarships are provided to Platteville High School Students to attend UW Platteville or Southwest Technical College. Funds to support these scholarships are raised through our various fundraisers throughout the year.
Badger Boys and Girls State
The Platteville Kiwanis Club has been a sponsor of this excellent youth leadership activity. Many students have had great experiences from their participation.. The experiences of these students are often shared at a Kiwanis Club meeting.
The Platteville Kiwanis Club has been a sponsor of this excellent youth leadership activity. Many students have had great experiences from their participation.. The experiences of these students are often shared at a Kiwanis Club meeting.
Platteville Chamber of Commerce
Platteville Kiwanis Club cooperates with the Chamber of Commerce by being an organizational member and supporting the activities of the Chamber. The Kiwanis Club has supported the directory of the churches in the community which is shared with new residents arriving in Platteville.
Platteville Kiwanis Club cooperates with the Chamber of Commerce by being an organizational member and supporting the activities of the Chamber. The Kiwanis Club has supported the directory of the churches in the community which is shared with new residents arriving in Platteville.
Family Promise of Grant County
Platteville Kiwanis Club in 2016 financially supported Family Promise. Family Promise of Grant County, Inc. is a non-profit organization committed to helping children and families experiencing homelessness in Grant County achieve lasting independence. Through Family Promise, congregations, social service organizations and volunteers in the county are working together to meet this mission.
Platteville Kiwanis Club in 2016 financially supported Family Promise. Family Promise of Grant County, Inc. is a non-profit organization committed to helping children and families experiencing homelessness in Grant County achieve lasting independence. Through Family Promise, congregations, social service organizations and volunteers in the county are working together to meet this mission.
Funding student scholarships for Southwest Tech and for UW-Platteville.
Platteville Kiwanis Club has been providing scholarships to students seeking higher education.
Platteville Kiwanis Club has been providing scholarships to students seeking higher education.
