This Year . . .

May 24, 2022

New Day Ranch Awarded Donation

We awarded Beth Long, head of New Day Ranch, a donation of $1,600 including $300 Gift Certificates from the Meijer Stores in Florence, KY. This donation came primarily from our Easter Fundraiser on April 9th.

Kiwanis Boone County Hosts BUGs Ice Cream Social
May 16, 2022

Kiwanis Boone County hosted an Ice Cream Social for 35 students from New Haven Elementary BUGs program. The third graders loved it. The group, composed of mostly third graders from Mrs. Hartman's Class each gave a talk about who they were and what they've learned during the year. They got a graduation Cert from BUGs . Thanks to member Sue Kozlowski for heading up the program for Kiwanis.

Ryle Key Club Scholarship Awarded
May 16, 2022

The Kiwanis Club of Boone County presented our Ryle High School Key Club Scholarship 2021-2022 during their awards night to Charlie Garcia. Our Kiwanis Club recognized Charlie's contributions, academic excellence, enthusiasm and involvement with the Ryle Key Club.

May 9, 2022

GO Pantry Receives Brianza April 23, 2022 Wine Walk Donation

GO Pantry's Laura Dumancic and Beth McIntire receive a Donation of $1500 from Brianza Owner Tony Parnigoni and Kiwanis Boone County President Steve Sturgil. Beth and Laura gave Tony and Kiwanis a tour of GOPantry and explained their business model to us.

April 23, 2022

"Go for GOPantry" Spring Wine Walk

Brianza Gardens and Winery, Verona, KY

Our Wine Walk for Go Pantry was a great success! Thanks Tony and Deb Parnigoni and Brianza Winery...and Beth McIntyre, GOPantry, for sharing the day! Wines, cheeses, and friends taking a 2.5K stroll. We had about 70 folks come out! Great wine tasting.

April 9, 2022

Brunch and The Bunny

New Day Ranch, Verona, KY

The Kiwanis Club of Boone County hosted a truly fun event. We had over 70 folks, adults and children, come to the New Day Ranch for a visit with the Easter Bunny, go on an Easter Egg Hunt, have a yummy breakfast and stop by to say "hello" to the animals in the Petting Zoo and have a chance to go home with some wonderful gift baskets.

We were there from 10:00 am until Noon. Our Egg Hunt took place this year inside the Horse Arena at the New Day Farm. We want to thank the McDonalds Restaurant on Richwood Road for providing our breakfast supplies and the Boone County Business Association for helping out.

Our fundraiser was primarily for both the New Day Ranch and their equine program they offer for troubled children and the Ryle High School Key Club, helping Ryle students learn Leadership Skills.

March 25-26, 2022

KT Kiwanis Midyear District Conference

Embassy Suites. Lexington, KY

Our Boone County Kiwanis Club wins the "Distinguished Club Award" for the year 2021. Going above and beyond through giving, improving the community, keeping timely reports, and representing and living the our Kiwanis Moto of providing resources so we can help make a difference in the lives of children, one child and one community at a time.

March 11, 2022

Kiwanis Donates to Mentoring Plus "Seed of Hope" Mission

Mentoring Plus brings guidance and hope to kids in the community. They have devoted "mentors" providing high-risk teens with support in a nurturing environment so together they can overcome challenges. We are helping support their gala fundraiser on April 1, 2022 at the Syndicate in Newport by a $300 donation as well as having eight members attend their function.

February 21, 2022

Key Club and Boone County Kiwanis Go Bowling

The Ryle Key Club joined up with the Kiwanis Club of Boone County on Presidents Day for some good ole Bowling. We had a blast and Kiwanis Boone County presented Ryle High School with a Donation for $300 for their help with the Bunny and Brunch Fundraiser Event. President Sophia accepted from Key Club Kiwanis Advisor Doug Keeling. Good work to the Ryle Key Club and we look forward to working with you at our next event.

January 12, 2022

BUGs Launched at New Haven Elementary

We began our BUGs (Bringing Up Grades) at New Haven Elementary in Union, KY. Mrs. Hartman's third grade class will receive incentives and mentoring from our Boone County Club to achieve grades improvements over the next 5 months. The first grading period is complete and a presentation of gifts went out to the students. The class wanted "Smelley Markers" as their first gifts! Way to go Mrs. Hartman's Class!!!

During 2021

December 24, 2021

Western Kentucky Relief Donation

Along with the spirit of the season and with the Tornado devastation which occurred in Western Kentucky, the Kiwanis Club of Boone County, through Andy Beshear's Relief Fund and the K-T Foundation Western KY Relief Fund, and members of the Club, contributed together over $1,600 to the Tornado Relief Aid.

December 14, 2021

Kiwanis Presents Donations to GO Pantry and Salvation Army

In the spirit of the Holidays, our Boone County Club met at the Tousey House Restaurant in Burlington for a dinner and invited guests Laura Dumancic, head of GO Pantry and Captain Wanessa Moore, co-leader of the Salvation Army of Covington, KY and N. KY. We gave donations to both GOPantry and Salvation Army.

November 30, 2021

GO Pantry and Kiwanis are a Team

Several of our Kiwanis Club of Boone County members attended a GOPantry "Go Box and Go Bag" sorting event 11/30/21. Not only did we drop off 4 bags of food items, we also helped for several hours sort food groupings for their Christmas drive giveaway. In addition, President Sturgil gave Beth and Laura a Donation from both Kiwanis and Meijer Stores.

October 26, 2021

Mentoring Plus Donation Ceremony

At our evening Club meeting, we awarded a donation of $1,000 to the Mentoring Plus Organization. This Non-profit is headed by Chris Saunders and helps kids in N KY through mentoring children who have special needs by adult volunteers. Brianza Winery was represented by Tony Parnigoni who helped make this special donation a reality.

October 16, 2021

Boots and Bourbon New Day Ranch Fundraiser

Some Kiwanis Club of Boone County members attended a New Day Ranch Fundraiser. Fun time for a great organization. Guest speaker was Triple Crown Winner Steve Cothen. They had silent auction items and a Horse and Farm Animal "meet and greet" Music by Marty Connor Band and a wonderful dinner followed.

Kickoff Meeting October 12, 2021

Our Kiwanis Club of Boone County Meeting October 12, 2021 kicked off our 6th year. President Sturgil welcomed members and guests to the upcoming Kiwanis year and launched our new year. We had the privilege to present a gift basket to one lucky visitor. and guests helping us

September 2021

"Serve and Socialize" Meet and Greet

We were at the Boone County Public Library Library September 30th and met Northern Kentuckians who wanted to learn about the various organizations in Boone County. These organizations provided information, gifts and socializing for attendees. Groups like Kiwanis , Boone County Arboretum, Big Bone Lick Park, Florence Woman's Club, Cancer Research, Boone County Historical Society, Dinsmore House to name just a few.

September 26. 2021

Going on a Fall Wine Walk for Mentoring Plus

Sunday afternoon at Brianza Winery we held a Wine Walk benefiting Mentoring Plus. We had about 35 folks who walked 2.5 K and heard from winemaker Tony Parnigoni about growing grapes, processing wines, and a history of his Brianza Gardens and Winery. What a blast and supported by Kiwanis Club of Boone County!

Rob's Kids Attends September 28, 2021 Meeting

We had a special guest from Rob's Kids with us at the Boone County Library. Stephanie Potter received a check for $1200 from the Kiwanis Club of Boone County. She heads up Rob's Kids which helps children with PTSD and suicide trauma. Stephanie gave us an overview of Rob's Kids latest activities.

August 2021

Dinner and Wine Tasting Fundraiser - A Success

We had our Fundraiser, a "Walk In The Clouds", at the Brianza Gardens and Winery on August 19, 2021. We emphasized wines from both California around the St Helena and Sonoma areas and Verona's Brianza Winery. Tony Parnigoni, wine maker, shared information about our wines. We were raising funds primarily for Camp Corral and Rob's Kids.

KIWANIS OF BOONE COUNTY, AN AWARD WINNING CLUB

Kiwanis Club of Boone County Receives KT District Award of the Year for "Best Brochure Information"

Boone County Kiwanis received recognition from the Kentucky Tennessee District for the year 2020-2021 August 7, 2021. This was an Award for "Best Brochures". Way to go Boone County. Another year of being an "Award Winning Club"!

June 2021

Kiwanis Boone County "Packs the Boxes" for Go Pantry

Members from our Club spent over two hours Thursday June 17 helping many other volunteers from around Boone County including Connor High School students pack GO Boxes for families. Chris, Dave, and Steve volunteered to help out. Thanks members for helping GOPantry!

January 2021

Kiwanis Receives Thank You from Kiwanis International and Kentucky Tennessee District

Kiwanis Boone County offers financial support each January through an investment in the Children's Fund at Kiwanis International, Indianapolis, IN. We also provide assistance to the KT District Foundation helping in Scholarship Assistance to kids in the states of Kentucky and Tennessee.

The Past Year Recap - 2020 / 2021 . . .

Review What Our Kiwanis Club Accomplished during 2020/2021

During 2020 . . .

December 2020

Kiwanis Receives Thank You Cards from Mentoring Plus Children

We received a "Thank You" Letter from Chris Saunders, MP Director and "Thank You" Cards from several of their kids. We helped M+ with a donation thanks to Brianza Winery in October 2020.

Rob's Kids Receives Meijer's / Kiwanis Gift Certificates

Thanks to Meijer, Inc, Florence, we were able to present Rob's Kids two $500 Gift Certificates. Accepting for Rob's Kids was Barbara Keeling, Board Secretary at Rob's Kids. KCBC President-Elect Chris Sturgil presented them on December 22, 2020 on behalf of Phil Parsons, Meijer Store Manager at the Tousey House Restaurant, Burlington, KY. Rob's Kids assists kids with PTSD and suicide prevention issues. These certificates from Meijer will buy toys, gifts and clothing.

"Adopting a Family(s)" for the Salvation Army

We are pleased to say today 12/14/20, we at Kiwanis Boone County made deliveries to the Salvation Army of N Kentucky of a Donation Check and Christmas gifts and supplies of meals for two "Adopt A Families". May our diligence allow two families plus others have a better holiday season. We are so pleased all our members pitched in and provided time, effort and presents and food to help out our Salvation Army which is headed up by Captains Wanessa and Aaron Moore.

Salvation Army's Annual Kettle Program

The Kiwanis Club of Boone County supported the Salvation Army of Northern Kentucky with our annual Bell Ringing December 5th. Several of our Club Members along with students from the Ryle High School Key Club were there to share Christmas and Holiday Spirit to folks coming and going in front of the Kroger's on Rt 18 in Burlington between 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM.

November 2020

Kiwanis Assists GO Pantry

Thursday morning, 11/12/20 saw four of our Kiwanis members assist GO Pantry pack Go-Boxes and Go-Meals. We went to the GO Pantry Office Warehouse in Florence for over two hours to prepare food distribution for children and students for the Thanksgiving Holidays coming up.

October 2020

Kiwanis Awards Donation to Mentoring Plus

Chris Saunders, Director with Mentoring Plus who assists disadvantaged kids in NKY received a Donation Check at our October 27th evening Meeting. And a big Kiwanis thanks to Tony Parnigoni at Brianza Winery for making possible the wine walk fundraiser we had.

Celebrating Our Installation of Officers and Board

Our Kiwanis of Boone County had the honor of the Division 10 Lieutenant Governor Wes VanWinkle hosting our meeting and installed the Leadership Team for 2021. We held our Meeting at the Tousey House Restaurant in Burlington.

Wes Awards Service Pin to outgoing President Sue Kozlowski

Lt Governor VanWinkle introduces incoming President Steve Sturgil