History

The Benicia Kiwanis Club was sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Vallejo. Benicia Kiwanis received its charter on February 5, 1926 and is the city's oldest community service club. The Benicia Kiwanis Club was instrumental in the restoration of the Clocktower Fortress, utilized today by the city and its citizens for many events.

One of the founders of the club was Robert H. Mann.  Robert and his wife Myrtle moved to Benicia in 1909.  Robert was the civilian administrator of the Benicia Arsenal until his retirement in 1945.  Myrtle was a science and math teacher at Benicia High School.

Robert held the offices of Secretary and President in the Benicia Kiwanis Club and then served as Lt. Governor of Division 8 in 1935. Robert also served as Chairman of the International Attendance Committee during 1929-30.

Over the 83years, 7 Benicia Club members have served Division 8 as Lt. Governor. The year 2004/2005, Benicia Kiwanis received the Distinguished Club award bestowed at the California-Nevada- Hawaii district convention. During that same convention, another award was presented for an outstanding club newsletter.