The Taylorville Kiwanis Club heard from committee chairs on projects for children and youth in the local community, during their weekly luncheon at the Taylorville Memorial Hospital auditorium.

Priority One committee chair Harriett Morrissey reported that some 82 children were provided coats, hats, gloves, and boots, during the Kiwanis Club's recent “Coats for Kids” effort at the Taylorville Wal-Mart Supercenter. 

Membership chair Raedena Ryan, reported that 5 new members will be inducted at the club's February 6th meeting.  Joining the club will be Mary DelValle, Dennis Barnard, Kendra Millenbine, Dan McNeely, and Austin Peters.

The Taylorville Kiwanis Club is part of global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.  Weekly meetings are held Tuesdays at noon at the Taylorville Memorial Hospital auditorium.  For information on the club, go to taylorvillekiwanis.com.