Become a Kiwanis Member

Have you been looking to do some volunteering for good causes in your community?

Do you like helping kids, having fun and feeling like you make a difference?

Why not consider joining us and become a member of our Kiwanis club?

We meet every Tuesday at noon at Elmer’s Restaurant located at 175 NE Agness Avenue, Grants Pass, OR 97526.

Our weekly luncheon meetings feature a guest speaker from the local community to address issues of interest to all our members. These entertaining and informative speakers, combined with the outstanding lunch, make for enjoyable get together and a great opportunity to network with community leaders in business and government.

We invite you to come to a meeting to get to know us, meet with current members, listen to guest speakers, meet with Students of the Month and learn about the different projects we are involved in. We welcome you to drop in and join us!

Applying for Membership

If membership in our club sounds interesting, we’d love to hear from you.  Come to a weekly meeting or contact our 2023-24 Membership Chair:  Lonnie Johnson [email protected] 

Why Join Kiwanis?

Membership in a Kiwanis club connects a person with the community and other individuals he or she wouldn’t otherwise know.  Club members learn about developments and happenings in their community during their regular club gatherings.  They also enjoy new social and business networking opportunities with the wide variety of members in their club.  Together, they combine their interests and skills to improve the community in ways that make a real impact in the lives of others, particularly children.

Each club selects its members from the surrounding community.  Kiwanis clubs look for persons over 18 years old who are interested in their community and other people, and they seek members who can contribute four to six hours a month for club activities and projects.  After paying an induction fee upon joining, each member pays annual dues, which are set by the club.

New members participate in an orientation program which helps them determine how to become involved in ways that best match their personal interests and skills.  Members quickly learn that the benefits of membership increase with their level of participation in the club.  They find the “Kiwanis Connection” to be an excellent fit in their personal and professional lives.