© 2025 Manistique Area Club of the Manistique Area
Kiwanis Activities in
Manistique
Service Projects
Though our club is relatively small in number, we try to have a BIG impact on our community
through our service projects. While our primary focus is on children, we also engage in programs
that go beyond that limited outlook.
Our Service Focus
Sponsor an annual Baccalaureate Service for the graduating class of MHS
Sponsor placement of newspapers in area schools for use by classroom teachers
Organize and participate in the annual distribution of Thanksgiving Baskets
Sponsor the annual MHS Kiwanis Invitational Track Meet
Support an annual Drama Project for youth in the community
Sponsor youth desiring to participate in the Michigan State Police Youth Academy
Award grants to students for participation in statewide competitions
Support care and maintenance for our local playground
Organize and support activities for kids during Spring Break
Offer financial support to ongoing community groups: Hiawathaland Habitat for Humanity,
Manistique Schools Foundation, 4th of July Parade, and many more
We Donate our Time, Too
With the porjects listed above, there are lots of volunteer hours that are given by our members. In
addition, there’s also an attempt to engage ourselves in other community service projects that are
not just Kiwanis oriented.
Fund Raising
Our Kiwanis Club focusees on service projects
that will have a positive impact on the youth
of our community. In order to accomplish that
goal, we try to raise funds in creative ways so
that local businesses get something in return
for their donation or investment in Kiwanis.
Whatever we raise in the community stays
here.
We create and sell Discount Cards through
partnering with local businesses so they will
see increased traffic
We produce a Placemat by selling ads and
then provide them to local restaurants in the
area
We have organized a Father/Daughter dinner
and dance to encourage family connections
and to raise funds for our annual drama
project. We also have organized and
sponsored an event for Mothers/Sons to help
families create special memories
We have shared with the community a Coin
Spiral Wishing Well to help raise funds both
for our club and for other organizations as
well
FUNd Raisers
These are several major efforts we pursue to
raise funds for our club which helps us to give
back to the community.