The Taylorville Kiwanis Club reviewed its efforts for local children and youth, and inducted a new member, at its Tuesday meeting at the Taylorville Moose Lodge.

Kiwanis Park co-chairs Larry Kemner and Duane Stock reported that they along with other Kiwanis members have volunteered to side and paint the newly roofed Kiwanis Park restroom building.  That project should be completed this week.

Kiwanis Priority One chair Bruce Blanshan reported over 21-hundred dollars was given during the recent 2-day Kiwanis Kids’ Days at the corner of South Webster and West Main Cross.  Blanshan thanked the community for their generosity.  Monies given will go toward Kiwanis Foundation projects such as Coats for Kids, Kiwanis Park, YMCA and high school scholarships.

Kiwanis Student Leadership chair Will Perkins reported the high school Kiwanis Key Club has over 40 members to start the school year, and the junior high Kiwanis Builder’s Club has 35 members.  

The club also inducted its newest member on Tuesday.  Bob Reeves retired from International Paper in Shelbyville after a 30-year career, and stated he felt it was a time in his life he wanted to give back to the community.  Kiwanis member Larry Kemner sponsored Reeves' membership, and he was welcomed to the club by president Bill Assalley.

The Taylorville Kiwanis Club is part of a 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 Moose Lodge.  For information on the club, go to taylorvillekiwanis.com.