join  Kiwanis  now:   We're inviting you to join our club and assist us with improving the lifestyle of disadvantaged, underprivileged citizens in our community through our Community Service Projects.  Click on "MEMBERSHIP INTEREST" in the index box on your left to find out how to join and help.....IT'S EASY  !  

TO  VIEW MEETING LOCATION MAP & DIRECTIONS: GO TO GOOGLE MAPS, TYPE IN "Kiwanis Club of Rochester, NY." CLICK SEARCH.

SEE US IN ACTION....Use the INDEX to your left to navigate our site, click on "PHOTOS", then use the drop down list to your right to view different photo groups.

OUR  MISSION 

The Kiwanis Club of Rochester is a local service club, a part of Kiwanis International whose members are dedicated to "Changing the World One Community and One Child at a Time", and improving the lifestyle of disadvantaged citizens living in Rochester and its environs. We have performed voluntary service and assistance to those less fortunate than ourselves, including the poor and needy, youth, and seniors for over 90 years. We are a grass roots organization who conduct fund raising projects to provide programs that support and assist those in need.  The funds Kiwanis raises from the community, are returned to the community. We are a proficient group of caring and involved volunteers doing for the disadvantaged what they cannot do for themselves; that persons working as individuals cannot accomplish; and that the government is unable or unwilling to do. 

 SOME  COMMUNITY  SERVICE PROGRAMS WE  SUPPORT WITH THE HELP OF YOUR GENEROUS FINANCIAL SUPPORT.....

• Childrens Miracle Network
• Diabetes Awareness Program
• Easter Seals
• Food For The Needy At Christmas
• Golisano Children's Hospital At Strong
• Hillside Children Special Santas
• Keyle Drive Developmental Home
• Kiwanis Key Club At Northeast College Preparatory School
• Kiwanis Key Leader Program At Camp Stella Maris
• Open Door Mission
• Red Cross Meals On Wheels
• Seniors Picnic At Charlotte Ontario Beach Park

             FUNDRAISING  AND  DONATIONS

The Kiwanis Club of Rochester relies on the contributions of individuals and businesses in the Rochester area to support our financial needs and fulfill our committment  of helping needy citizens in the Rochester community through the on-going Community Service Projects listed above.  100% of your donation will be used to make life better for those in need.  We are registered with "The New York State Attorney General Office Charities Bureau" and adhere to their policies.    Kiwanis By-Laws stipulate monies received from public fund-raising shall be used only for club sponsored charitable Community Service Project  activities. 

You may contribute directly to our Activities Fund, by sending a check payable to "Kiwanis Club of Rochester Activities".    Please mail checks to:  Rochester Kiwanis Club Treasurer, c/o  Jack Tetamore, 3458 Sonora Way, Geneseo NY, 14454.  Your donation is tax deductable. Thank You  

           CLUB  HISTORY

The Kiwanis Club of Rochester, Inc. was organized on February 9, 1916 at a luncheon meeting at the Powers Hotel in Rochester by local business men and chartered  on May 1, 1916 making it the First New York District club and the Fourth Club chartered in Kiwanis International. George F. Hixson, a noted Rochester attorney was the clubs first President and went on to become the First Kiwanis International President and only one to serve as International President for two years. At one time, the Rochester Club had over 700 members but as the Rochester community began to grow, it became necessary to expand Kiwanis  to areas that did not have the benefit of Kiwanis community service. To accomplish this, members of the club formed new clubs and extended Kiwanis service to four surronding counties; Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, and Stueben in upstate New York under the umbrella of the Genesee Division. After 90 years, the club continues to provide community service to Rochester and surronding areas.

For  an invitation to attend a Club Meeting, e-mail President Dennis DelConte at  memorials@att.net