Tri-Cities Kiwanis is a service organization comprised of caring men and women from the Grand Haven, Spring Lake and Ferrysburg area of Michigan. Our objective is to bring aid to children in need in our community and the world.

The Grand Haven Kiwanis was originally chartered on March 4, 1941; sponsored
by the Grand Rapids, Holland and Muskegon clubs. Our first president was A. F.
Gieseking, and our first secretary was Harvey L. Scholten. The club had 38 mem-
bers at that time, and had grown to 69 members by 1955. In the beginning, 
membership in Kiwanis was limited to men only; the wives of 19 members formed
their own club called "Kiwani-Queens." They were active until at least 1961.

Click here to download a PDF document originally published in February, 1991 to 
celebrate Grand Haven Kiwanis' 50-year anniversary. This booklet documents the
many community service projects carried out by the club in its first 50 years.

Tri-Cities Kiwanis was re-established in 2005 under the inspirational leadership of 
a cross section of local citizens inspired to serve the local, state, and global children 
in need of assistance. Our club was recently recognized at the state level for rapid 
growth and innovative projects to raise money and use the funds to help assist 
families with special needs children or victims of catastrophic diseases. 

Membership is open to any person of good character who wishes to serve the 
community, participate in Kiwanis service projects and attend regular meetings.

Members pay $100 per year as a modest amount of local, district, and international 
dues. Many corporations pay the dues and luncheon cost for their employees serving 
our community.

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