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About

The Independence Kiwanis Club was organized on November 19, 1929. A dinner was held at the Memorial Building to officially receive the charter from Kiwanis International and to install the club's officers. Charter members included: Mayor Roger T. Sermon, Dr. C. H. Allen, business leader Albert Bundschu, Rev. J. E. Alexander -- and future President of the United States, Harry S. Truman. In September, 2004, members of the Independence Kiwanis Club will mark our 75th consecutive year of service to the community with a banquet at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library.

Our club members (currently 51 in number) are service-minded men and women from all segments of the community, including leaders in business, professions, city government, community service organizations, and schools. We meet every Tuesday, 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., for lunch, fellowship, discussion of business pertinent to our club, and a program of interest on community issues, public affairs, service, or entertainment. Meetings are open to all club members, their guests, individuals seeking to learn more about Kiwanis, and visiting members of other Kiwanis clubs. Members are expected to attend club meetings as regularly as possible, to serve on committees, to participate in community service projects and fund raising events, and to pay dues to support the operation of the club.