Kiwanis Club of Boone County 

Kids need adults who care. That’s why people join Kiwanis clubs. They’re local groups of like-minded volunteers who make a difference. Friends. Neighbors. Anyone who loves serving together to change children’s lives. 

Our Meetings

The Kiwanis Club of Boone County Meeting is held at the Boone County Main Library Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY 41005. 

Our meetings occur the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.*  We have interesting speakers, discuss agendas and projects, enjoy friendship, share meals, and much more. Won't you please come and join us!

*Meeting Times: 

Second Tuesday each month - Noon till 1:00 pm

Fourth Tuesday - Evening 6:00 to 7:30pm*

*LaRosa's Restaurant, 5880 Merchant St, Florence

Next Kiwanis Meeting: 

Thursday, Noon February 10,  2026

Boone County Library, Conference Room, Burlington, KY

Available on Zoom (Code will be sent out)

Dates To Remember

February 10, 2026

Afternoon Meeting 12:00  Boone County Public Library, Conference Room, Rt 18  Burlington

February 24, 2026

Evening Meeting, 6:00 PM   Boone County Library Conference Room, Rt 18, Burlington KY

March 10, 2026

Afternoon Meeting 12:00  Boone County Public Library, Rt 18  Burlington

March 13-14 Mid Year Conference, Lexington, KY

DCON   Embassy Suites, Lexington

March 21, 2026

10:00 to Noon, Bunny and Brunch,  New Day Ranch, Verona KY

March 24, 2026

6:00 PM  Evening Meeting, LaRosa's Florence KY

Salvation Army's Kettle  Bell Ringing

December 13, 2025

Bell Ringing for the Salvation Army is a yearly event for us.  Both Boone County Kiwanis and the Ryle Key Club participated in raising money for a worthy cause. It was a snowy day, but so many people contributed for the families of the Salvation Army

Ghost Wine Walk

October 24th, 2025

Our 3rd Annual Ghost Walk at Brianza Winery for Mentoring Plus. It was the "thrill of a life time“  We offered an incredibly fun time visiting locations on the grounds where "strange occurrences" were explained. With a glass of wine in hand, a guide will take you to locations on the property holding Northern Kentucky ghost stories.

Little Pantry and Free Library Sites Launched

September 2025

Our Kiwanis Club of Boone County built a Little Food Pantry and (Little Library, for used books) at one of 3 locations for underprivileged kids in Boone County.  This is the first one set up, thanks to Jean Metzger O'Hara and Gene, and Douglas Keeling for having the ideas and building them for our community.  We have donated food for this project thanks to members, providers and Ed Nicewicz, with Champion Food Service!  First site is near Florence Elementary School with more sites coming near Collins Elementary School too.

"Hollywood – The Glamour Years"

A Success!

Kiwanis had a successful fundraiser September 12, 2025 at Brianza Winery!! Such a fun event!! We had 60 folks relive Hollywood history of the 40s, 50s, and 60s. Kiwanis Boone County  rocks.  

We were supporting GO Pantry and Camp Corral primarily along with the Kiwanis of Boone County.
Check out some pictures of the action....

Ryle Key Club Senior Awards Night

May 22, 2025

Our Ryle High School had their Senior Honors Night program. The Kiwanis Club of Boone County presented our Scholarship Award of a $1000 Scholarship to Senior Key Clubber Aidan McManama by Advisor Rachel Wallen, member Alexis, and Stephen Sturgil, Club Board Member and past Key Club Advisor. 

Ryle High School Key Club 

The Key Club of Ryle has announced their Leadership team for the 2025 - 2026 School Year.  We at Kiwanis Boone County want to congratulate these students and will look forward to working with the Key Club this fall.

Introducing the Key Club officers for the 2025-2026 school year.

Left to right, Mrs. McQuade - Ryle Key Club Supervisor,  Key Club Vice President: Natal,  President: Pakhi,  Secretary/Treasurer: Mona &  Rachel Wallen, Ryle Key Club Advisor for Kiwanis Boone County

BUGs Awards Ice Cream Social

May 21, 2025

Let's have a BUGs Ice Cream Social! No problem for New Haven's BUGs students and Kiwanis Boone County. Celebration of better grades. Ice Cream Sundaes with all the trimmings. Thanks BUGs Supervisor Susan Hartman and Kiwanis Advisor Jean O'Hara 

Seeds of Hope

Mentoring Plus - Syndicate 

April 25, 2025

Boone Kiwanis supports Mentoring Plus. They help challenged high school kids with mentoring and guidance. Their fundraiser, Seeds of Hope, was held Friday, April 25th. What fun! Kids from Mentoring + gave testimonials about the difference in their lives M+ has made.

Bunny and the Brunch

New Day Ranch, Verona, KY

April 5, 2025

We had our Fourth Annual Fundraiser for the benefit of the New Day Ranch and the Ryle Key Club. Thanks to everyone who made this a success! You met the Easter Bunny, had Brunch, went on an Easter Egg Hunt,  plus saw an actual "petting zoo" too!

The setting is perfect!  New Day Ranch is a working Ranch featuring Horses, Alpacas, Goats, Pigs, and Sheep. And of course, a visit from the Easter Bunny! 

Mentoring Plus "Mentoring Session" Dinner

March 31, 2025

Helping the Kids at Mentoring +. We prepared an evening meal for their Mentoring session of about 15 at their new location at 825 Washington Ave, Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church.  Baked Ziti, salad, cupcakes and drinks.

Ryle High's Key Club Celebrates
Key Club's International 100 Years of Activity March 19, 2025

March is the 100th Anniversary of Key Club International.  The Ryle Key Club founded in 2016 will be celebrating at their March 19th meeting with a "Thank You"  including treats from Kiwanis Boone County.  Kiwanis' Key Club Advisor Rachel Wallen and President Aidan discussed upcoming plans for the Bunny and Bruch Egg Hunt in April on the 5th.  Everyone enjoyed the cake!

KT Mid Year Conference
Knoxville
March 6 - 8, 2025

Proud to announce Kiwanis Boone County received awards for Distinguished Kiwanis Club
and Secretarial Excellence for 2023 -2024 and Key Club Support

We're Getting More BUGs

January 2025

BUGs Launches at Florence Elementary

We began our second  BUGs (Bringing Up Grades) at Florence Elementary School in Florence, KY.   Jean O'Hara, teacher at Florence Elementary and our Kiwanis Club of Boone County member will receive incentives and mentoring from our Boone County Club to achieve grades improvements over the next 5 months. 

Salvation Army's Kettle Bell
December 14, 2024
Kroger's ,
Burlington, KY

Kiwanis Boone County  each year pitches in and helps out Salvation Army. On December 14, 2024 we "manned" the Kettle at Kroger's. So many happy faces, kids and adults, made contributions to a great cause.  Our day began at 9:45 am and  continued through 6:00 pm. Rudolph , as usual, is always a big hit for picture taking and passing along that Holiday Spirit.

Salvation Army's "Adopt A Family"

Our members also selected a family through Salvation Army's program which enables a family they select to have an even more memorable Christmas. We delivered on the same day to the Salvation Army facilities contributed clothing items, toys, gift cards, and even Christmas treats. These were distributed to one of a special number of families. 

Kiwanis Boone County and Salvation Army  Award  

Tuesday December 10, 2024

Tousey House Restaurant

Our Kiwanis Club of Boone County's annual Holiday Dinner Tuesday at the Tousey House Restaurant located in Burlington, KY. Our special guest speaker was Captain Wanessa Moore from the Salvation Army. She gave us an inside look at Salvation Army...we gave her a $150 donation and around 20 attended. 

As well, Past President Doug Keeling was awarded recognition to being a KY Colonel by New President Sebastian Torres. 

Meijer Stores Presents Kiwanis Boone County With Donation  

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Kiwanis Club of Boone County was picked by Meijer Stores to be recipient of a $5,000 donation so we can help our kids organizations we support. Meijer, out of Grand Rapids Michigan has been so very supportive of Kiwanis and the organizations we help. Thank you Meijer's, their MeijerCommunity Program, and Mr Hank Meijer and Romi who is our contact at Meijers. 

Kiwanis Boone County Attends Governor's Dinner  

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Scott County Kiwanis Club hosted the Annual Governor's Dinner for Governor Claire Couch.  The dinner was held in Lexington at the Sedona Taphouse Restaurant on Newtown Pike.  Treasurer Doug Keeling attended the event.  Governor Couch was guest speaker and reminded everyone of the importance of Kiwanis and the goals for the KT District for 2024 and 2025. In the picture are  (Left to Right) St Governor Anette Eades, past Governor and Kiwanis Foundation Member Chuck Fletcher, Governor Claire Couch, and Boone County Treasurer Doug Keeling.

Packing GO Boxes at GO Pantry

9-25-24

Kiwanis Club Boone County helps yet again with GO Boxes Packing for children. On Wed 9-25 we had 8 Kiwanians packing boxes and pitching in to make a difference. Thanks to Rachel, Community Trust Bank, Pat, Chris, Wes, Doug, Mary Beth, Lida for making a difference! 

Boone County Club Goes Sailing 

9-24-25

Boone County Kiwanis going sailing on a BB Riverboat. Fun and Business!  We had our last official meeting of the Kiwanis Year 9-24-24 on the Belle of Cincinnati Cruise.  We had dinner, conducted or last meeting and awarded Service Awards to Chris Sturgil, Steve Sturgil, and Dougla Keeling.  As well our new President for 2023-2024, Sebastian Torres received the "passing of the gavel" from retiring President Doug Keeling.  Fun and great experiences!!!

GO Pantry Visits KCBC Meeting 

July 23, 2024

Alway a pleasure when we can help GO Pantry! 
We delivered a donation of over $2000 to GO Pantry's Beth McIntire, Lori Ford and Nhien Lange at our Tuesday evening club meeting.  GO Pantry helps feed over 3,000 hungry children in the Northern Kentucky area.

Boone County Kiwanis Club and New Day Ranch Teaming Up

July 9, 2024

New Day Ranch's Manager Maggie Bulhmer received a donation check from Boone County Kiwanis Club's President Doug Keeling.  This was part of a "matching donations" program.  New Day Ranch provides an equine therapy program for children in the area.

Reliving the 60's and 70's Kiwanis Style Dinner Fundraiser
June 14,  2024 

We had our 8th Annual Wine Tasting Dinner at Brianza Gardens and Winery in Verona.  Our Theme was “Reliving the 60’s and 70’s Kiwanis Style".  This was a fun evening of reliving all the Memories of the “1960’s and 1970’s! Some dressed in period attire.  Prizes were awarded for the best dressed man and woman. We shared wines and had a fantastice dinner remembering the fun times of those days!  The Wine Event was primarily for the benefit of GOPantry and Camp Corral. Almost 60 folks joined us!  Go to our Current Events Page to see even more pictures of the event.

Kiwanis Boone Awards Scholarships
May 20, 2024

May 20, 2024 Scholarship Awards recipients Allison and Gabby at Ryle High this evening each receiving $1000. Treasurer and past Ryle Key Club Advisor, Stephen Sturgil, honors these students and explains their successes to over 400 attendees. 

BUG's Comes to New Haven Elementary
May 16, 2024

A BUG's Ice Cream Social for Grade School kids at New Haven Elementary in Florence KY. We had over 50 children participate in our Kiwanis BUG's (Bring Up Grades) program throughout the 2023 - 2024 Year there. This were their final rewards along with prizes  from during grading periods throughout the year. Congratulations students and Mrs. Susan Hartman's class and Jean O'Hara, Kiwanis Advisor for BUGs.  Kiwanis Club members Steve and Chris Sturgil and Barb Klosinski serve the treats along with Teachers Aid Tiffany. 

New Day Ranch Donation Presentation
April 9, 2024

Great  day to be a Kiwanis member from Boone County. Thanks to our Bunny and Brunch and Brianza's Easter Egg Hunt, we were able to present a donation check  for a total of $3,000. Accepting for New Day Ranch equine therapy was Beth Long, CEO, Maggie Kinney-Bulmer, Manager and Tim Guilfoile, Board Member. Deb Parnigoni, Brianza and Doug Keeling, President, Chris Sturgil, VP, and Steve Sturgil, Treasurer, all from Kiwanis,  shared the presentation. 

Easter Walk / Fundraiser a Success
March 31, 2024

New Day Ranch is supported by Brianza Gardens and Winery.  Thanks to the generosity of our members the Parnigoni’s, we held an Egg Hunt Fundraiser for New Day Ranch Easter at 2:00 PM. Over 80 attended this fun event. Prizes were awarded and music afterward by Dave Lewis.

Serving Dinner for Mentoring Plus

March 21, 2024

Several Boone Kiwanis members met with Mentoring Plus at their location to prepare a dinner for their kids and Mentors.  We visited their site on York Street. We served kids and Mentors and staff for an Italian dinner and cupcakes. Proud of you Mentoring+ 

Brunch with the Bunny a Great Success

March 16, 2024

What a fun time! We served almost 90 breakfasts at the New Day Ranch in Verona on a beautiful, cool morning.  Easter Egg Hunts, a Petting Zoo, a visit with the Horses, Pictures with the Bunny, Silent Auction Items galore and a chance at a week's stay in Dollywood contest to boot.  All this as a fundraiser for the New Day Ranch and to help out the Ryle High School Key Club. Thanks, if you were there. If not, see you next year! 

Kiwanis Club Boone County Receives Awards from KT District

March 2, 2024

The Boone County Kiwanis Club received three awards at KY TN District Conference held in Lexington, KY March 1- 2, 2024. One award was for Superior Club Reporting in 2022-2023. Thanks go out to Steve Sturgil and Pat Yannarella, Secretaries.  Second one was for our Club Brochure / Memory Book displays headed up by Steve.  The third award was for being a Kiwanis Distinguished Club for 2022-2023 thanks to our Club! Congrats to the Boone County Club.

Mardi Gras at the Tousey House

February 13, 2024

We held a Mardi Gras themed Meeting at the Tousey House Restaurant.  Planning session, dinner, and fun.

Kiwanis , Salvation Army, Ryle High Key Club

Saturday 12/16/2023 

At Salvation Army Kettle Bell Ringing  with Kiwanis Boone County at Krogers Rt 18. So many folks contributed. And Rudolph arrived too! And Captain Aaron Moore, head of Salvation Army and Ryle Key Club members too. Hundreds of folks contributed to our two kettles! A Merry Christmas to all! 

GO Pantry Receives Kiwanis Donation

Kiwanis Club Boone County awarded a donation to GOPantry from our recent "Mardi Gras" fundraiser in September 2023. Laura Dumancic and Beth McIntire attended our evening dinner Meeting on 10/24/2023 to receive a donation of $1750 for the great service GO Pantry provides in helping hungry kids in N. Kentucky with meals. 

Kiwanis Boone County Hosts GO Pantry and Camp Corral Fundraiser

September 22, 2023
Brianza Gardens and Winery

 Kiwanis Boone County held our biggest fundraiser of the year. Brianza Winery was ready for our big event 70 folks coming out for a September Mardi Gras Party, Bluegrass style!  We received a huge thank you to our Club from all for hosting our Mardi Gras themed benefit on Friday night!  A lot of hard work went into this beautiful night benefitting Camp Corral and GO Pantry. We are so grateful for the support of GO Pantry and all our guests and Sponsors who attended.

Brunch With The Bunny

Saturday - April 1, 2023

We had over 80 folks at our "Third Annual Easter Egg Hunt " fundraiser for the New Day Ranch and the Ryle High School Key Club.  Kids met the Easter Bunny, went on an Easter Egg Hunt, met some Horses and other Animals at the Petting Zoo, and had a yummy Pancake and Burrito Brunch. We were at the New Day Ranch Horse Farm setting 1 mi East of I-71  Rt 14 Exit near Verona, KY.  

Roaring Twenties Fundraiser a Success

August 19, 2022

"Remembering the Roaring Twenties" get together Friday Evening at Brianza,  Our Kiwanis Club had 75 folks for Dinner, Wine Tasting and music and dancing the Charleston. What a hoot!  

Thanks to Tony Parnigoni and Brianza Winery , Musician Dave Lewis and Chef Barone
and our supporter donors for contributing to the fun. 

May 9, 2022

Tony Parnigoni becomes "Honorary Kiwanis Boone County Member"

The Kiwanis Club of Boone County bestowed on Mr. Tony Parnigoni, Brianza Gardens and Winery owner an Honorary Membership because of his duty and dedication to Kiwanis and the children of Northern Kentucky.  Mr. Parnigoni has enabled numerous Fundraisers for organizations we support including Mentoring Plus, New Day Ranch, and GOPantry.  Thanks Tony for your caring and loyalty to Kiwanis.

Brunch and The Bunny

New Day Ranch, Verona, KY

April 9, 2022

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.

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!!! 

BUG's Programs
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 Club's Achievements Slide Show

Partners Supporting Our Kiwanis Club - 

Brianza Gardens and Winery

Verona, KY

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