Ballwin ~ Ellisville~ Eureka ~ Manchester ~ Valley Park ~ Wildwood
Meetings
Our club usually meets the first and third Tuesday of the month at 12N at 1356 Public House, 1356 Big Bend Rd., Ballwin, MO 63021 (corner of Big Bend and RT141) 1356publichouse.com.. For details see our Events page: https://k17754.site.kiwanis.org/events/
Holiday Party, 2023. Elvis was there as a guest.
Scholarships
Applications are now available for the Earl Collins Scholarships for 2025. For details see our Scholarships page: https://k17754.site.kiwanis.org/scholarships/ This year your application is due January 31, 2025.
Distinguished Club 2022-23
Once again MV Kiwanis was named a distinguished Kiwanis Club. Congratulations. Keep up the good work.
Distinguished Club Awards announced at District Spring Retreat
The Missouri-Arkansas (Mo-Ark) District recognized 10 clubs for their outstanding service to their local communities. Three Division 9 Clubs: Kiwanis Club of Meramec Valley Community; Crestwood-Sunset Hills and South County St. Louis each met the criteria for the Distinguished Club Award for 2022-2023. The Mo-Ark District is a district encompassing Missouri and Arkansas with more than 180 Kiwanis clubs.
Pictured below are:
2023-2024 Officers of the Kiwanis Club of Meramec Valley Community: President Roger Jespersen (left); President-elect Jim Grant (center) and Secretary Paul Eckler. (Not pictured: Treasurer Dave Bertolino and Past President Angie Oshia.}
Sep 2022 Club Photo at 1356 Public House Meeting Room
President Angie Oshia Receives our Distinguished Club Certificate at the 2022 MO-ARK Convention
President Angie Oshia Installed as MO-ARK Secretary at 2022 District Convention
Several other members happened to be absent that day including Steve Roberts and Diana Gordon. Sorry for the omission.Angie Oshia named MO-ARK District SecretaryRoger Jespersen, President-Elect, Kiwanis Club of Meramec Valley Community presents a donation to Annette McClellan of Junior Achievement
Local Kiwanis Club thanks Valley Park School District Staff
Valley Park School District staff returning to school after Spring Break were greeted with surprise snack packs. Members of the Kiwanis Club of Meramec Valley Community assembled 196 individual packs as a “thank-you” for the staff’s commitment to their students during the COVID-19 pandemic. All teachers, school support staff, bus drivers, maintenance, custodial and food service workers were treated to packs of snack foods which included Skinny Pop® Popcorn and Quaker® Granola Bars, along with a thank-you note from the Kiwanis Club.
In April, Valley Park School District staff members received thank-you snack packs from the Kiwanis Club of Meramec Valley Community.Pictured above are Kiwanis Club Treasurer Kathy Josephsohn (left) and Kiwanis Club Associate Member Steve Josephsohn delivering the 190-plus snack packs to the Valley Park School District’s Central Office.
Kiwanis Club marks 20-year Milestone: $21K in Scholarships for Valley Park High School Graduates
Officials from Valley Park School District accepted a donation for their Scholarship program at a recent meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Meramec Valley Community. This marked the 20th year the club has given a scholarship to a graduating senior at Valley Park High School. Donations have totaled more than $21,000.
In presenting the check, Kiwanis Club President David Green said, “Circumstances during this pandemic have presented challenges for the club to continue its work in supporting the community. We are pleased that we are able to continue the club’s commitment to local high school graduates, especially during COVID-19.” In 2020, the club’s #1 fundraiser, an annual Kiwanis Trivia Night, was cancelled, however the club raised funds with a 20th Anniversary Raffle last fall. Members are planning a Summer raffle. Also, the club sponsors a scholarship for Parkway West High School students.
Chartered in 2000, the Valley Park Kiwanis Club is now named the Kiwanis Club of Meramec Valley Community. It is a non-profit service organization that focuses on the needs of children and young adults. It has expanded its support from Valley Park to serving a wider area – the South and West communities of St. Louis County. Members hold a lunch meeting the first and third Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. at the Lazy River Grill in Ballwin, Mo. Visitors are welcome. For more information, visit www.mvkiwanis.org.
Kiwanis International (KI) is a global organization of members dedicated to serving the children of the world. Since 1915, Kiwanis and its family of clubs— more than 660,000 members strong—annually raise more than $100 million and dedicate more than 18.5 million volunteer hours to strengthen communities and serve children.
Kiwanis Club tops $21K in Scholarship Donations Kiwanis Club of Meramec Valley Community President David Green (pictured, center) presented a check for $1,000 to the Valley Park Education Foundation. This donation will fund a scholarship for a 2021 Valley Park High School graduate. Dr. Ryan Luhning, (left) Valley Park High School principal and Valley Park Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tim Dilg thanked the club for their 20-year commitment that totals more than $21K in scholarships.President-Elect Angie Oshia welcomes new member Dave Bertolino
Holiday Party 2020
Raffle Drawings Three lucky winners’ tickets were drawn at the 20th Anniversary Celebration of the Kiwanis Club of Meramec Valley Community held in early October at the Lazy River Grill Restaurant in Ballwin, Mo. Ann Bargett won first prize, a 55″ Vizio Smart TV (ticket sold by Diana Gordon); Kathleen Taylor won an I-Pad Mini (second prize)(ticket sold by Nancy Willimon); and the third prize valued at more than $500 of gift cards from local St. Louis businesses was won by Theresa Conley (of Lazy River Grill). More than $4,000 was raised. Proceeds from the 20th Anniversary Raffle will fund the club’s many programs that support children throughout the club’s 2020-2021 year.
Peggy Koenen draws a ticket as Angie Oshia looks on
2020-21 Officers, Kiwanis Club of Meramec Valley Community Pictured from left, are Paul Eckler, secretary; Dave Green, president; Kathy Josephsohn, treasurer and Angie Oshia, president-elect.2020-21 Members of the Kiwanis Club of Meramec Valley Community Pictured from left, back row: Paul Eckler; Dave Green; Angie Oshia; Glenn Koenen & Bob Gustafson; front row: Nancy Willimon; Peggy Koenen; Kathy Josephsohn; Judy Gustafson and Diana Gordon. (Not pictured: Jaime Gast; Regal Green; Ted Green; Carl Hasselbring; Mary Henricks; Gwen Jones; Steve Josephsohn; Charlotte Lehmann and Jennifer Wallace.)2020-21 Board of Directors, Kiwanis Club of Meramec Valley Community Pictured from left, are Peggy & Glenn Koenen; Bob & Judy Gustafson and Nancy Willimon. (Not pictured: Regal Green).Pictured above are the newly installed officers and special guests who attended the 20th Anniversary of the Kiwanis Club of the Meramec Valley Community. From left are: Back row: Paul Eckler, club secretary; middle row: Mary Vaughan, secretary, Kiwanis MO-ARK District; Dave Green, club president; Kathy Josephsohn, club treasurer; Angie Oshia, club president-elect and Lt. Govenor, Kiwanis Division 9 Jim Fritz; front row: Martha Radginski, trustee, Kiwanis Region IV and Gov.-Elect, Kiwanis MO-ARK District Carla O’Brien.
Pictured above, Dave Green, president of The Kiwanis Club of Meramec Valley Community presents the Kiwanis Presidential Walter Zeller Fellowship Award to Kathy Josephsohn, club treasurer. The club honored Josephsohn’s many years of commitment to Kiwanis by contributing to the Kiwanis/Unicef ELIMINATE Project to rid the world of maternal and neonatal tetanus. Distinguished honorees receive a medal with a ribbon, a pin and an engraved certificate of appreciation.
Kiwanis is a worldwide service organization that works to support children’s charities. Our mission is to change the world one child and one community at a time.
Here in St. Louis County, Kiwanis Clubs support Camp Wyman in Wildwood which provides free camping to disadvantaged inter-city youths. Kiwanis Club of Meramec Valley Community also supports Key Clubs at Rockwood Summit High School and Parkway West High School.
Club service projects provide scholarships to local students and assistance to charities including Wildwood Historical Society, Circle of Concern and Oasis. The Key Leader program teaches leadership skills to teens.
Kiwanis clubs secure participation from the 600,000 Kiwanis family members involved in Kiwanis, Circle K, Key Club, Builder’s Club, Aktion Club, K-Kids and Kiwanis Junior in more than 90 countries around the world. In addition friends, neighbors, spouses and children are encouraged to join in Kiwanis service projects.
Serving — St. Louis County:
Ballwin — Ellisville — Eureka
Manchester — Valley Park — Wildwood
Sharing books at Valley Park Schools
What is Kiwanis?
Here is a quick video that explains what Kiwanis is.
Interested in learning more? Please contact us or apply to join our Kiwanis club here.
New Members Welcome
Join us and help us make a difference in your community. A great way to network with professionals in the area.
For more information please contact our Secretary at [email protected] or 636-273-5398
Female Members Welcome
For over thirty years, women have been welcome to join Kiwanis Clubs. Many now serve in leadership roles throughout Kiwanis.
CKI (Circle K) and Key Club Alumni
As members of the Kiwanis family, we invite you to the activities listed. Please call or email if you plan to attend.
Distinguished Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis Club of Meramec Valley Community is a Distinguished Kiwanis Club recognized by the Missouri-Arkansas District of Kiwanis International.
Time Money Talent Your contributions at work
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User Notes
Menu: On a laptop, the menu appears horizontally across the top of the page. On a cell phone, the menu button is on the top right of your screen. Our officers and board members are listed on the Contact Us page. Check out What We Do for our many photos.
Search box: On a laptop, the search box is in the upper right corner; on a cell phone it appears next after this message. Search is powerful. It searches the text on all pages on the site.
Pages: All pages are listed below the Facebook listing on the right column on a laptop or below after the Facebook listings on a cellphone.
Facebook: Links to the MO-ARK Kiwanis Facebook page and the Region IV Kiwanis Facebook page are at the top of your screen. The most recent postings on the MO-ARK Facebook page are on your right (on a laptop) or below after the search box (on a cellphone).
Shorthand: You can reach this site at www.mvkiwanis.org or by searching on Google or Bing.
WELCOME TO THE KIWANIS CLUB OF MERAMEC VALLEY COMMUNITY
Contact us at 636-273-5398 or email: [email protected]
Serving St. Louis County and the communities of
Ballwin ~ Ellisville ~ Eureka ~ Manchester ~ Valley Park ~ Wildwood
Meetings
Our club usually meets the first and third Tuesday of the month at 12N at 1356 Public House, 1356 Big Bend Rd., Ballwin, MO 63021 (corner of Big Bend and RT141) 1356publichouse.com.. For details see our Events page: https://k17754.site.kiwanis.org/events/
Scholarships
Applications are now available for the Earl Collins Scholarships for 2025. For details see our Scholarships page: https://k17754.site.kiwanis.org/scholarships/ This year your application is due January 31, 2025.
Distinguished Club 2022-23
Once again MV Kiwanis was named a distinguished Kiwanis Club. Congratulations. Keep up the good work.
Distinguished Club Awards announced at District Spring Retreat
The Missouri-Arkansas (Mo-Ark) District recognized 10 clubs for their outstanding service to their local communities. Three Division 9 Clubs: Kiwanis Club of Meramec Valley Community; Crestwood-Sunset Hills and South County St. Louis each met the criteria for the Distinguished Club Award for 2022-2023. The Mo-Ark District is a district encompassing Missouri and Arkansas with more than 180 Kiwanis clubs.
Pictured below are:
2023-2024 Officers of the Kiwanis Club of Meramec Valley Community: President Roger Jespersen (left); President-elect Jim Grant (center) and Secretary Paul Eckler. (Not pictured: Treasurer Dave Bertolino and Past President Angie Oshia.}
Speaker’s Bureau: See: https://k17754.site.kiwanis.org/speakers-bureau/
Facebook
Check our new club Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kiwanisclubofmeramecvalleycommunity
Flying Squadron Visit to Chesterfield Kiwanis Club with incoming Gov. Carla O’Brien
— with Kathy L. Josephsohn and Paul Eckler at Bishop’s Post.
Local Kiwanis Club thanks Valley Park School District Staff
Valley Park School District staff returning to school after Spring Break were greeted with surprise snack packs. Members of the Kiwanis Club of Meramec Valley Community assembled 196 individual packs as a “thank-you” for the staff’s commitment to their students during the COVID-19 pandemic. All teachers, school support staff, bus drivers, maintenance, custodial and food service workers were treated to packs of snack foods which included Skinny Pop® Popcorn and Quaker® Granola Bars, along with a thank-you note from the Kiwanis Club.
Kiwanis Club marks 20-year Milestone:
$21K in Scholarships for Valley Park High School Graduates
Officials from Valley Park School District accepted a donation for their Scholarship program at a recent meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Meramec Valley Community. This marked the 20th year the club has given a scholarship to a graduating senior at Valley Park High School. Donations have totaled more than $21,000.
In presenting the check, Kiwanis Club President David Green said, “Circumstances during this pandemic have presented challenges for the club to continue its work in supporting the community. We are pleased that we are able to continue the club’s commitment to local high school graduates, especially during COVID-19.” In 2020, the club’s #1 fundraiser, an annual Kiwanis Trivia Night, was cancelled, however the club raised funds with a 20th Anniversary Raffle last fall. Members are planning a Summer raffle. Also, the club sponsors a scholarship for Parkway West High School students.
Chartered in 2000, the Valley Park Kiwanis Club is now named the Kiwanis Club of Meramec Valley Community. It is a non-profit service organization that focuses on the needs of children and young adults. It has expanded its support from Valley Park to serving a wider area – the South and West communities of St. Louis County. Members hold a lunch meeting the first and third Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. at the Lazy River Grill in Ballwin, Mo. Visitors are welcome. For more information, visit www.mvkiwanis.org.
Kiwanis International (KI) is a global organization of members dedicated to serving the children of the world. Since 1915, Kiwanis and its family of clubs— more than 660,000 members strong—annually raise more than $100 million and dedicate more than 18.5 million volunteer hours to strengthen communities and serve children.
Kiwanis Club of Meramec Valley Community President David Green (pictured, center) presented a check for $1,000 to the Valley Park Education Foundation. This donation will fund a scholarship for a 2021 Valley Park High School graduate. Dr. Ryan Luhning, (left) Valley Park High School principal and Valley Park Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tim Dilg thanked the club for their 20-year commitment that totals more than $21K in scholarships.
Holiday Party 2020
Raffle Drawings
Three lucky winners’ tickets were drawn at the 20th Anniversary Celebration of the Kiwanis Club of Meramec Valley Community held in early October at the Lazy River Grill Restaurant in Ballwin, Mo. Ann Bargett won first prize, a 55″ Vizio Smart TV (ticket sold by Diana Gordon); Kathleen Taylor won an I-Pad Mini (second prize)(ticket sold by Nancy Willimon); and the third prize valued at more than $500 of gift cards from local St. Louis businesses was won by Theresa Conley (of Lazy River Grill). More than $4,000 was raised. Proceeds from the 20th Anniversary Raffle will fund the club’s many programs that support children throughout the club’s 2020-2021 year.
Pictured from left, are Paul Eckler, secretary; Dave Green, president; Kathy Josephsohn, treasurer and Angie Oshia, president-elect.
Pictured from left, back row: Paul Eckler; Dave Green; Angie Oshia; Glenn Koenen & Bob Gustafson; front row: Nancy Willimon; Peggy Koenen; Kathy Josephsohn; Judy Gustafson and Diana Gordon. (Not pictured: Jaime Gast; Regal Green; Ted Green; Carl Hasselbring; Mary Henricks; Gwen Jones; Steve Josephsohn; Charlotte Lehmann and Jennifer Wallace.)
Pictured from left, are Peggy & Glenn Koenen; Bob & Judy Gustafson and Nancy Willimon. (Not pictured: Regal Green).
Kiwanis is a worldwide service organization that works to support children’s charities. Our mission is to change the world one child and one community at a time.
Here in St. Louis County, Kiwanis Clubs support Camp Wyman in Wildwood which provides free camping to disadvantaged inter-city youths. Kiwanis Club of Meramec Valley Community also supports Key Clubs at Rockwood Summit High School and Parkway West High School.
Club service projects provide scholarships to local students and assistance to charities including Wildwood Historical Society, Circle of Concern and Oasis. The Key Leader program teaches leadership skills to teens.
Kiwanis clubs secure participation from the 600,000 Kiwanis family members involved in Kiwanis, Circle K, Key Club, Builder’s Club, Aktion Club, K-Kids and Kiwanis Junior in more than 90 countries around the world. In addition friends, neighbors, spouses and children are encouraged to join in Kiwanis service projects.
Serving — St. Louis County:
Ballwin — Ellisville — Eureka
Manchester — Valley Park — Wildwood
What is Kiwanis?
Here is a quick video that explains what Kiwanis is.
Interested in learning more? Please contact us or apply to join our Kiwanis club here.
New Members Welcome
Join us and help us make a difference in your community. A great way to network with professionals in the area.
For more information please contact our Secretary at [email protected] or 636-273-5398
Female Members Welcome
For over thirty years, women have been welcome to join Kiwanis Clubs. Many now serve in leadership roles throughout Kiwanis.
CKI (Circle K) and Key Club Alumni
As members of the Kiwanis family, we invite you to the activities listed. Please call or email if you plan to attend.
Distinguished Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis Club of Meramec Valley Community is a Distinguished Kiwanis Club recognized by the Missouri-Arkansas District of Kiwanis International.
Time Money Talent
Your contributions at work
———–
User Notes
Menu: On a laptop, the menu appears horizontally across the top of the page. On a cell phone, the menu button is on the top right of your screen. Our officers and board members are listed on the Contact Us page. Check out What We Do for our many photos.
Search box: On a laptop, the search box is in the upper right corner; on a cell phone it appears next after this message. Search is powerful. It searches the text on all pages on the site.
Pages: All pages are listed below the Facebook listing on the right column on a laptop or below after the Facebook listings on a cellphone.
Facebook: Links to the MO-ARK Kiwanis Facebook page and the Region IV Kiwanis Facebook page are at the top of your screen. The most recent postings on the MO-ARK Facebook page are on your right (on a laptop) or below after the search box (on a cellphone).
Shorthand: You can reach this site at www.mvkiwanis.org or by searching on Google or Bing.
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