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Youth Services Committee
2007/2008 Committee Chair:
Tom Williams
This committee has responsibility for supporting a number of
service projects and activities that affect the school-aged
youth in our community. From bicycle repair and refurbishment
to a bridge-building competition, essay contest to annual Kid�s
Christmas Party, and from sports team sponsorship to an
elementary reading program, this committee has a great presence
in the community we serve.
The following outlines some of our Youth
Service projects:
Essay Contest �
Now in its 28th
year, this is one of our premier projects.
Sports Team Sponsorship � financial sponsorship is
provided for scholarships to needy children.
Bicycle Program � Repair and refurbishment of used bicycles,
which are then donated to needy families and social service
agencies for distribution to deserving children.
Bicycle Helmet Program � helmets are provided to the
children who receive bicycles, following established
state-mandated safety requirement.
Safety Fairs Support � through a partnership with
Kent Youth and Family
Services, support is provided for a youth recreation
program at public housing communities.
Kid�s Christmas
Party � as part of an annual partnership with
other service Clubs, and sponsored by the
Kiwanis Club of Kent � Meridian, this annual event brings
smiles and holiday cheer to more than 80 children who might not
otherwise experience the joy of a holiday gift and a visit from
Santa!
Kent Elementary Reading Program � our members
volunteer to read regularly to students at Kent Elementary,
helping them to enhance their reading skills, as well as to
practice/learn public speaking. Students are also provided with
books which they can take home.
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