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The Kiwanis Club of Delano was chartered on November 19, 1954. Currently, the club has no Charter Members.
Weekly luncheon meetings are held on Friday from 12:00-1:30 PM at Delano Histroical Park, 133 So. Lexington (S/E/ corner with Garces Hwy.) (Eff. 10/17/08).
2009-10 Delano Club Pres. James Sevier is supported by First Lady Lorena. (Left) IPP Larry Underwood was presented his Past President Plaque by Pres. James Sevier. (Midlle) The 2009-10 Div. 33 Lt. Gov. Steve Kinsey and First Lady Cindy are members of the Delano Club plus he continues as the Secretary and Treasurer too. (Right)
Fundraisers: Tri-tip luncheon; "Down On The Farm" raffle; and other concession activities.
Service projects include: Annual Easter Egg Hunt; Festival of Carols; Food Basket Program; Community Clean-Up Days; and assistance to the Delano Jr. Miss program, and other community festivals.
The Delano High Key Club and Builders Club are part of the Service Leadership Program (SLP).
As of 9/30/09 in the WSP/IDD program, the Delano Club has given $50.00 or helped 1,000 kids from IDD. They rank 12th in Div. 33.
In the Div. 33 Bloodmobile Project (5/13/04), Div. 33 has raised $101,515.30 (or 100.11%) of the $101,400 cost to purchase a 3-bed unit for Houchin Blood Service. We have donated $123.00 (or 0.12%) and rank 17th place.
During the 12 months of 2008-09 Administrative Year, the Delano Kiwanis Club with 14 (-7) members had a Div. 33 ranking of: Service Dollars - $978 per member or 2nd place & Service Hours - 255 hours per member or 1st place.