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Kiwanis unifies generations with opportunities to make transformational differences that leave a legacy in communities around the world. Our service projects address issues such as malnutrition, illiteracy and access to medical care. Working together, each Kiwanis club achieves what one person cannot accomplish alone…and along the way, club members share fellowship and laughter.
About Shelton Kiwanis
90 Years Old. Kids at Heart.
Along in 1923, the businessmen of Shelton formed what they called “The Knife and Fork Club”, designed mainly for a get-together club which met once a week for a noon luncheon with no particular objectives in view. This club carried on for about a year when it was brought to the attention of members of the Olympia Kiwanis Club, who decided the time was prime to form a Kiwanis club in Shelton. After a survey of the city was made and sufficient members secured, a Kiwanis Club was organized.
The first problem was to find a meeting place large enough to handle the crowd to be on hand for the charter presentation. Shelton’s Lincoln Gymnasium was being built at the time and the members of the new club proceeded to put the roof on the building themselves as their first civic project.
On July 19, 1924, the club was duly presented its charter by the Olympia Kiwanis Club by William Tyler. The presentation included guests Judge John M. Wilson as the principal speaker and Charles Paine was the toastmaster. A large crowd was gathered for the event and representatives from Kiwanis Clubs from all over the Pacific Northwest attended.
Since the beginning, the club has featured a Tuesday noon luncheon meeting. For many years, the club held its meetings at the Shelton Hotel. Other meeting places have included The Memorial Hall, Timbers Restaurant, Heinie’s Broiler, Mor’s Restaurant, Bella Gamba’s, Faith Lutheran Church, The Ming Tree, Xinh’s Clam & Oyster House, and now at Smoking Mo's Magnolia Room.
Along in 1923, the businessmen of Shelton formed what they called “The Knife and Fork Club”, designed mainly for a get-together club which met once a week for a noon luncheon with no particular objectives in view. This club carried on for about a year when it was brought to the attention of members of the Olympia Kiwanis Club, who decided the time was prime to form a Kiwanis club in Shelton. After a survey of the city was made and sufficient members secured, a Kiwanis Club was organized.
The first problem was to find a meeting place large enough to handle the crowd to be on hand for the charter presentation. Shelton’s Lincoln Gymnasium was being built at the time and the members of the new club proceeded to put the roof on the building themselves as their first civic project.
On July 19, 1924, the club was duly presented its charter by the Olympia Kiwanis Club by William Tyler. The presentation included guests Judge John M. Wilson as the principal speaker and Charles Paine was the toastmaster. A large crowd was gathered for the event and representatives from Kiwanis Clubs from all over the Pacific Northwest attended.
Since the beginning, the club has featured a Tuesday noon luncheon meeting. For many years, the club held its meetings at the Shelton Hotel. Other meeting places have included The Memorial Hall, Timbers Restaurant, Heinie’s Broiler, Mor’s Restaurant, Bella Gamba’s, Faith Lutheran Church, The Ming Tree, Xinh’s Clam & Oyster House, and now at Smoking Mo's Magnolia Room.