History :

The Kiwanis Club of Mt.Morris, Mi was chartered on August 19, 1958. The club was sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Swartz Creek, at that time a member of Division 16.

The club was organized with 26 members. Kenneth B. Loheed was the first club president. J. Bullock was the first club secretary. Members were selected within territorial limits which at the time were Coldwater Rd. on the south, Clio Rd. on the west, Dodge Rd. on the north and Dort Hwy. on the east. Dues were $18.00 per member payable semi-annually.

The goals for this club were to provide programs for children, i.e. vocational guidance, underprivileged children, and support of local churches. As years went by, these goals have changed, however, some of the original goals are still employed for today's youth. The current club continues to support local churches, the annual Memorial Day parade, provides scholarships for students at the EAJ High School and provides funds for the Michigan District/Michigan State Police Academy. District wide the club supports the Kiwanis of Michigan Foundation and it's five (5) major projects.

Four of the club's current members have served as Lt. Governor of Division 17: Burton Jones, Jake LaFurgey, Fred Thorsby and Robert Burkey.

One of our members, Jake LaFurgey, is the recipient of the Kiwanis International George F. Hixson Award.

The club continues to live by the objectives of Kiwanis and to provide the same to our local community.

The Kiwanis Club of Mt.Morris will celebrate its 45th birthday in august of 2003 with the hope of continueing support to the Mt.Morris area community