Aktion Club is a Service Leadership Program within the Kiwanis-Family. Aktion Club is the only service club for adults with disabilities, with more than 6,430 members worldwide. Club members become competent, capable, caring leaders through the vehicle of service.
The Texas-Oklahoma District of Kiwanis International is home to a number of Aktion Clubs in Oklahoma and Texas. And our network of clubs is growing!
The TX-OK District Aktion Club Administrator provides assistance to Kiwanis clubs, intermediate care facilities, and public/private organizations interested in chartering and sustaining Aktion Clubs in their local community. Whether facility or community-based, Aktion Clubs provide a place where its members can change the world one service project at a time.
What is Aktion Club?
Here is a quick video that explains what Aktion Club is with a profile of one of our district’s clubs in Moore, OK.
ADULTS OF ALL ABILITIES GIVE THROUGH SERVICE DEVELOPING COMMUNITY LEADERS
If you want to make a difference in your life and community, check out Aktion Club. More than 6,433 adults with disabilities around the world are involved in this Kiwanis-family program, developing leadership skills while working with others to help those in need. Their projects range from fundraising for Sleeping Children Around the World (SCAW) to recycling drives to cleaning up parks.
Aktion Club empowers members to be themselves, work together with friends and implement plans through action. As an extension of Kiwanis International, Aktion Club shares the mission serving children around the world. Through Aktion Club, members become leaders in their community.
One meeting each year between January 1 and May 15 will be designated as the annualmeeting for club elections. At least 30 days previous notice of the annual meeting must begiven to members.
Tonight we awarded over $34,000 in Grants at Annual Banquet at the Truman Arnold Student Center, located on the Texarkana College campus. This annual celebration highlights our dedication to serving the community through service, leadership, and philanthropy.
A major highlight of the evening was the presentation of more than $32,000 grants to local nonprofits and organizations working to make a lasting impact in the lives of children, families, and underserved communities. From youth development and education to food security and healthcare, this year’s recipients reflect a broad range of essential services in the Texarkana area.
Grant recipients included: Ag Learning Center at Four States Fair Grounds Beds for Kids Boy Scout Troop 86 Caddo Area Council CASA of Northeast Texas – Volunteer Advocate Summit Dolly Parton Imagination Library Domestic Violence Prevention Downtown Veteran Support Group East Texas Food Bank Fearfully & Wonderfully Made First Choice Pregnancy Center For the Sake of One Girl Scout Troop 2123 Hope 29 Hospice of Texarkana Mariah House NVST TXK Razorback EAST Pig Pantry Running WJ Grant 1 Running WJ Grant 2 Salvation Army Kids Club House Stuff the Bus Texarkana AR Police Department PRIDE Program Texarkana College Foundation Texarkana Presidential Scholarship Texarkana ISD Resource Center Texarkana Resources for the Disabled Texarkana Young Marines Today’s Youth Tomorrow’s Leaders Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council (TRAHC)
In addition to, over $3,000 in scholarships for Sophomore of the Year to Karsyn Burns, 5 Leadership Scholarships to Kylie McAlister, Shekinah Perlas, Mackenzie Wiley, Stephanie Shimpock, and Grant Shaw.
We celebrated the successful launch of its inaugural Kiwanis K.I.D.S. Camp, a summer initiative focused on children living with diabetes. Originally started over 30 years ago by Mary Johnson. The camp provided a supportive, educational environment designed to help campers build confidence, learn critical self-care skills, and connect with others facing similar challenges. It was a meaningful step forward in the club’s mission to serve the children of the world. Especially, those with unique health needs.
The banquet also featured recognition of outstanding Kiwanis members and community leaders who exemplify the spirit of service and commitment. Mayor Bob Bruggeman presented the Citizen Award to Mary Jackson and Destiny Carter received the Kiwanian of the Year Award. ... See MoreSee Less
Texas-Oklahoma District Aktion Club
Aktion Club is a Service Leadership Program within the Kiwanis-Family. Aktion Club is the only service club for adults with disabilities, with more than 6,430 members worldwide. Club members become competent, capable, caring leaders through the vehicle of service.
The Texas-Oklahoma District of Kiwanis International is home to a number of Aktion Clubs in Oklahoma and Texas. And our network of clubs is growing!
The TX-OK District Aktion Club Administrator provides assistance to Kiwanis clubs, intermediate care facilities, and public/private organizations interested in chartering and sustaining Aktion Clubs in their local community. Whether facility or community-based, Aktion Clubs provide a place where its members can change the world one service project at a time.
What is Aktion Club?
Here is a quick video that explains what Aktion Club is with a profile of one of our district’s clubs in Moore, OK.
Interested in learning more? Please contact us!
ADULTS OF ALL ABILITIES GIVE THROUGH SERVICE DEVELOPING COMMUNITY LEADERS
If you want to make a difference in your life and community, check out Aktion Club. More than 6,433 adults with disabilities around the world are involved in this Kiwanis-family program, developing leadership skills while working with others to help those in need. Their projects range from fundraising for Sleeping Children Around the World (SCAW) to recycling drives to cleaning up parks.
Aktion Club empowers members to be themselves, work together with friends and implement plans through action. As an extension of Kiwanis International, Aktion Club shares the mission serving children around the world. Through Aktion Club, members become leaders in their community.
Start an Aktion Club in your community!
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Tonight we awarded over $34,000 in Grants at Annual Banquet at the Truman Arnold Student Center, located on the Texarkana College campus. This annual celebration highlights our dedication to serving the community through service, leadership, and philanthropy.
A major highlight of the evening was the presentation of more than $32,000 grants to local nonprofits and organizations working to make a lasting impact in the lives of children, families, and underserved communities. From youth development and education to food security and healthcare, this year’s recipients reflect a broad range of essential services in the Texarkana area.
Grant recipients included:
Ag Learning Center at Four States Fair Grounds
Beds for Kids
Boy Scout Troop 86
Caddo Area Council
CASA of Northeast Texas – Volunteer Advocate Summit
Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Domestic Violence Prevention
Downtown Veteran Support Group
East Texas Food Bank
Fearfully & Wonderfully Made
First Choice Pregnancy Center
For the Sake of One
Girl Scout Troop 2123
Hope 29
Hospice of Texarkana
Mariah House
NVST TXK
Razorback EAST Pig Pantry
Running WJ Grant 1
Running WJ Grant 2
Salvation Army Kids Club House
Stuff the Bus
Texarkana AR Police Department PRIDE Program
Texarkana College Foundation
Texarkana Presidential Scholarship
Texarkana ISD Resource Center
Texarkana Resources for the Disabled
Texarkana Young Marines
Today’s Youth Tomorrow’s Leaders
Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council (TRAHC)
In addition to, over $3,000 in scholarships for Sophomore of the Year to Karsyn Burns, 5 Leadership Scholarships to Kylie McAlister, Shekinah Perlas, Mackenzie Wiley, Stephanie Shimpock, and Grant Shaw.
We celebrated the successful launch of its inaugural Kiwanis K.I.D.S. Camp, a summer initiative focused on children living with diabetes. Originally started over 30 years ago by Mary Johnson. The camp provided a supportive, educational environment designed to help campers build confidence, learn critical self-care skills, and connect with others facing similar challenges. It was a meaningful step forward in the club’s mission to serve the children of the world. Especially, those with unique health needs.
The banquet also featured recognition of outstanding Kiwanis members and community leaders who exemplify the spirit of service and commitment. Mayor Bob Bruggeman presented the Citizen Award to Mary Jackson and Destiny Carter received the Kiwanian of the Year Award. ... See MoreSee Less
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