History

The Scottsburg Kiwanis Club was chartered by Kiwanis International on 24 May 1961.  Kiwanians have been service Scott County with distinction for over 53 years.  We have two charter members active in the club now,  Gordon Julian and Jack Pitts.

The Scottsburg Kiwaniannes were chartered by Kiwanis International on 16 February 1984.  When Kiwanis was founded 100 years ago, it was a men’s service club.  Women could be members of the Kiwaniannes.  The Scottsburg Kiwaniannes were the first Kiwaniannes Club chartered in the Kiwanis Indiana District.  The Kiwaniannes were sponsored by the Scottsburg Kiwanis Club to provide our women the opportunity to support the objects and goals of Kiwanis and assist the Kiwanis Club in community service projects as well as conduct service projects of their own..  Millie Cooper was elected the first president.  When Kiwanis International changed it membership rules to allow women to join in the 1980’s, Kiwaniannes worldwide were disbanded.  However in Scottsburg, the Kiwaniannes continued unabated to meet and serve kids in our community.  It was only in 2013 they chose to disband.  For thirty years they had served the kids in Scott County with distinction.  The Scottburg Kiwanis Club Board of Directors voted in 2014 to honor our Kiwaniannes by inducting them into the Scottsburg Kiwanis Club as Honorary Members.  Rosie Alsup was the last serving president of the Kiwaniannes.  On 29 May 2014 fourteen members of the Kiwaniannes were inducted as Honorary Members in the Scottsburg Kiwani Club.  These members are:  Millie Julian, Donna Craig, Winnie Smith, Gloria Craig, Doris Pearcy, Rosie Alsup, Sonja Mastin, Millie Cooper, Phyllis Cowles, Marie Craig, Paula Johnson, Cindy Lohr, Marilyn Rogers and Regina Hughbanks.

Scottsburg Kiwanians have served in positions of leadership in the Kiwanis Indiana District.  The Scottsburg Club is in the Scenic Hills Division.  There are nine clubs in Scenic Hills.  Nine of our members have served as Lt Governor of the Scenic Hills Division and in that capacity served on the Kiwanis Indiana DIstrict Board of Directors.  These former Lt Governors are:

Don Cooper                1981-1982

Jerry Michel                1984-1985

Charles Oak                1987-1988

Darryl Smith                1993-1994

Larry Bower                1995-1996

Kenny Alsup                1999-2000

Paul Rogers                2002-2003

John Pecord                2005-2006

John Pecord                2006-2007

Sheila Pecord              2011-2012

Sheila Pecord              2012-2013

Sponsorships:

The Scottsburg Kiwanis Club chartered and sponsored the Scottsburg High School Key Club beginning in 2010-2011.

The Scottsburg Kiwanis Club chartered and sponsored the Scottsburg Middle School Builders Club beginning in 2012-2013.

Honors 2017 Update:

Scottsburg Kiwanis Club Wins Distinguished Club Award from Kiwanis International and the Indiana District of Kiwanis Outstanding Club Award for 2015-16.  The Scottsburg Kiwanis Club has been serving the kids in Scott County since 1961. This is the first time the club has earned the Outstanding Club Award and the sixth time the club has been recognized as a Distinguished Club, having won previously in 1998-99, 2005-06, 2011-12, 2012-13 and 2013-14. The award is given to those clubs who fulfill the Six Objects of Kiwanis, achieve membership growth, conduct multiple service projects, sponsor Service Leadership Programs such as Key Club, Builders Club and BUG Programs, meet the leadership training requirements and participate in District and Division activities. Kiwanis believe the best way to improve a community is to improve the kids in that community. The Scottsburg Kiwanis Club in partnership with many other youth groups in Scott County, businesses, civic organizations and with outstanding support from the community have tried to make a difference with projects and programs that are relevant to our kids. 

“Starfish —  I Make a Difference” pins are presented to Kiwanis members for a single or sustained act that makes a difference in our community.  The first two were presented to Dave Church and Gordon Julian in 2014.  

Scottsburg Kiwanis Starfish Award Winners:  

Dave Church 2014

Gordon Julian 2014

Jack McWhirter 2015

Bunny South 2015

Don Cooper 2015

Darryl Smith 2015

Stacie Skinner 2016

Katie Sawin 2016

Angela Bray 2016

Lee Anna Willett 2017

Chris Wakeman 2017

Brent Inman 2017

Guy Townsend 2017

LL Lowry 2017

Ruby K Award:

This award is presented by Kiwanis International to Kiwanis members who sponsor new members into Kiwanis.  An award is presented for the first five sponsored individuals and thereafter for each multiple of five until twenty-five when it jumps by twenty-five after that.  

Ruby K Award Recipients for the Scottsburg Kiwanis Club are:

Don Cooper, 20 Members Sponsored  

Al Riggle, 20 Members Sponsored

Darryl Smith, 10 Members Sponsored

David Wiilson, 5 Members Sponsored

Dave Church, 5 Members Sponsored

Distinguished Member Award: 

Kiwanis International recognized Kiwanis members as Distinguished each year they sponsor two new members and participate in at least two service projects.  Scottsburg Kiwanis Club Distinguished Members are:  

Don Cooper for 2014-15

Dave Church for 2015-16

David Wilson for 2015-16

Al Riggle for 2015-16

 The Scottsburg Kiwanis Club was recognized by the Good Neighbor Awards Program as a Good Neighbor in the Adult Church/Civic Organization category in 2014.

The Scottsburg Middle School Builders Club was recognized by the Good Neighbor Awards Program as a Good Neighbor in the Youth Church/School/Civic Organization category in 2014.

The Scottsburg High School Key Club was recognized by the Good Neighbor Awards Program “as a Good Neighbor” in the Youth Church/Civic Organization category in 2015.

The Scottsburg Middle School Builders Club Honors:

Honor Club 2014-15

Honor Club 2015-16

The Vienna Finley Elementary School K-Kids Honors:

Distinguished Club 2015-16 

Honors:

Scottsburg Kiwanis Club Wins Distinguished Club Award

“Kiwanis International President Thomas DeJulio recently announced the Scottsburg Kiwanis Club achieved the Distinguished Club Award for 2012-13.  The Scottsburg Kiwanis Club has been serving the kids in Scott County since 1961.  This is the third time the club has received this honor, having won previously in 2005-06 and 2011-12.  The award is given to those clubs who fulfill the Six Objects of Kiwanis, achieve membership growth, conduct multiple service projects, sponsor Service Leadership Programs such as Key Club, Builders Club and BUG Programs, meet the leadership training requirements and participate in District and Division activities.  Kiwanis believe the best way to improve a community is to improve the kids in that community.  The Scottsburg Kiwanis Club in partnership with many other youth groups in Scott County, businesses, civic organizations and with outstanding support from the community have tried to make a difference with projects and programs that are relevant to our kids.  President David Wilson reminded our members that without outstanding community support none of this would have been possible.  The Scottsburg Kiwanis Club thanks all our partners, supporters and sponsors and look forward to serving together in the future for the benefit of our kids.”

The Scottsburg Kiwanis Club was recognized by Kiwanis International as a Distinguished Club in 2005-2006 and in 2011-2012.

The Scottsburg Kiwanis Club was recognized by the Good Neighbor Awards Program as a Good Neighbor in the Adult Church/Civic Organization category in 2014.

The Scottsburg Middle School Builders Club was recognized by the Good Neighbor Awards Program as a Good Neighbor in the Youth Church/School/Civit Organization category in 2014.

The Scottsburg Kiwanis Club awards a “Starfish”

Linda Dawson from the Scott County EMS recently attended the Scottsburg Kiwanis Club dinner/meeting at the Coffee House to give a presentation on the the Emergency Medical Service in Scott County.  Pictured with Linda is the Scottsburg Kiwanis Club President-Elect Dave Church.  Linda is a graduate of Scottsburg High School and an employee for Scott County EMS. She talked about what it is like to work for EMS.  She has been an employee for one and a half years.  She is one of 25 employees at EMS and teaches CPR.  Scott County EMS has five vehicles that  rotate for 24/7 county service.  They average 25 to 30 runs in that 24 hour shift.  Ten to fifteen of those runs are 911 calls.  The Kiwanis Club thanked Linda for her presentation and appreciate all our County EMS do for the citizens of Scott County.

Sue Petrisin will take office in time for the organization’s centennial convention next year in Indy.

Check out this story on IndyStar.com: http://indy.st/1mfBcvJ

 

Kiwaniannes Honored

The Scottsburg Kiwanis Club honored fourteen members of the Kiwaniannes with Honorary Memberships  on 29 May in a ceremony held at the Train Depot.  When Kiwanis was established almost 100 years ago, it was a men’s service club.  Women could be members of the Kiwaniannes.  The Scottsburg Kiwaniannes Club was chartered on 29 Mar 1984.  It was the first Kiwanianne Club organized in the Kiwanis Indiana District.  The Kiwaniannes were sponsored by the Kiwanis Club to provide our women the opportunity to support the objects and goals of Kiwanis and assist the Kiwanis Club in community service projects as well as conduct service projects of their own.  Millie Cooper was elected the first president.  When Kiwanis International changed its membership rules to allow women to join in the 1980’s, Kiwaniannes worldwide were disbanded.  However, in Scottsburg, the Kiwaniannes continued unabated to meet and serve kids in our community.  It was only in the past year they chose to disband.  For thirty years they have served the kids in our community with distinction.

The Scottsburg Kiwanis Club Board of Directors voted this past year to honor our Kiwaniannes by inducting them into the Kiwanis Club as Honorary Members.  Pictured are Millie Julian, Donna Craig, Winnie Smith, Gloria Craig, Doris Pearcy, Rosie Alsup, Sonja Mastin, Millie Cooper, Phyllis Cowles, Marie Criag and Regina Hughbanks.  Recognized but not able to attend were Paula Johnson, Cindy Lohr, and Marilyn Rogers.  These women have provided a rich legacy of what the Kiwanis Family can do.  Their example will continue to guide the Kiwanis Club and demonstrate what a difference a small group, dedicated to service to our kids can do!

Congratulations Kiwaniannes!

 

Austin Trophy Presentation

The Scottsburg Kiwanis Club presents a traveling trophy to the annual winner of the baseball game between the Austin Eagles and Scottsburg Warriors. Jason Jackson presented the trophy to this year’s winners, the Austin Eagles. Congratulations Eagles!