Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.
Maintained by PSDLG John W. Stephenson of the Kiwanis Club of Kern, Bakersfield, CA (USA).
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The Kiwanis Club of South Bakersfield was chartered on December 17, 1965. Currently, the club has two Charter Members: PLG & Charter Pres. Mel Khachigian and PLG Harvey Brockmeyer.
Weekly luncheon meetings are held on Friday from 12:00-1:00 PM at the Petroleum Club of Bakersfield in Stockdale Towers, Mohawk St. & California Ave.
Chris Aasness was installed as the 2009-2010 Club President. (Left)
On April 15, 2010, Daniel Nelson was presented the 2009-10 Distinguished Service Award by CNH Dist. Gov. Roy Talley & Div. 33 Lt. Gov. Steve Kinsey.
In the past to provide funds for Community Service Account, South Bakersfield Kiwanis Club has used the following fund-raisers: Sales of Kern County blankets & Bakersfield buckles, Entertainment coupon books, Garage sales and "Kids Safety Carnival" sales.
The South High Key Club is part of the Service Leadership Programs (SLP).
As of 4/30/10 in the WSP/IDD program, the South Bakersfield Club has given $6,638.42 or helped 132,768 kids from IDD. We rank 7th in Div. 33. The South Bakersfield Club has supported the WSP/IDD with 7 Hixsons: PP Filmore Bender, CP-PDLG Mel Khachigian, PLG Harvey Brockmeyer, PP Tammy Lodermeier, PLG Tom Johnson, Pres. Nathan Maragoni and PP David Bonderov. PP Tammy Lodermeier is a Tablet of Honor (Div. 33 #9) and a William A. Dunlap Fellow (#356) both given by her Kiwanis Dad PSDLG John Stephenson. In addition, PP David Bonderov is the newest William A. Dunlap Fellow (#774).
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 $4,532.25 (or 4.46%) and rank 8th place. Our Thousand Dollar Club members and order are as follows: PLG Filmore Bender (4) and PLG Rudy Arambula (28).
During the 12 months of 2008-09 Administrative Year, the South Bakersfield Kiwanis Club with 32 (-1) members had a Div. 33 ranking of: Service Dollars - $870 per member or 3rd place & Service Hours - 142 hours per member or 2nd place.