Currently our club has over 100 members.  We are dedicated to serving the children of our community.   Durant Kiwanis Club is currently involved in several civic activities including:  Elementary School Track Meet,  Meals on Wheels, Families Feeding Families, Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt and the adoption of the Schuler Kiwanis Park on North Fourth.

The Kiwanis Club of Durant has a rich heritage of service to its community of Durant and Bryan County as well as furnishing leadership to its division, district and Kiwanis International. It continues to be recognized as one of the truly outstanding service clubs in its community and in the Texas-Oklahoma District, as well as throughout Kiwanis International.  We are now in our 58th year of “altruistic service” to Durant and Bryan County,  true to our motto, ‘WE BUILD'!

Interested in becoming a Kiwanian?

If you would like to receive the Kiwanis newsletter by e-mail but are not on the list, contact Chris Pierce at 580-920-1216. 

Our News

Senior of the Month - Blaklyn Lively

Congratulations for January Senior of the Month, Blaklyn Lively.  Blaklyn is the daughter of David and LouAnn Lively.  She is her senior class secretary, and varsity cheer captain.  She is concurrently enrolled at SOSU and plans to attend VCO in Edmond to pursue a medical degree.  She plans to become an ophthalmologist.  

Terrific Kids

Washington Irving's Terrific Kids for the month of February are (back row, pictured left to right) Cade Buchanan, Kensea Blakley, Olivia Powell, Hannah Smith, Lance Dewett and Calvin Billy. (Middle row) Harrison Boney, Mailee Rohus, Hayley Wier, Carter Soltis and Dalton Ballard. (Front row) Jamie Weber, Kyler Scott, Brooklyn Pilgreen, Mickayla Lambe, Malorie Kimbrough and Carlie Cordell. Not pictured Karissa Blackburn. Also pictured are Kiwanis representatives Roy Brown and Chuck Downs.

OHHHH Mikado!

Three little maids from SOSU visited us on February 18th.  It was a wonderful program brought to us by Dr. Adair's Theatre Department. 

Durant Senior of the Month for December, 2008

Congratulations to Durant Senior of the Month for December, Zane Bourne.  Zane is the son of Arnold and Lori Bourne.  Zane is FCA President, a member of FFA, and participates on the Durant High School Soccer team.  

Governors Visit

Governor Nancy Miller will be in Durant February 26, 2009 for her official visit.  The event will be held at Southeastern Oklahoma State University in the Magnolia Room.  The Division Council Meeting will start at 6:15pm followed by the Banquet at 7:00pm.  All members are encouraged to attend.

Leadership Durant 2008-2009 visits the club

February 11, 2009 we hosted the new Leadership Durant class for an update on what the class is doing this year.  Great attendance from the class.  The class has chosen to support the Therapeutic Horseback Riding program as its charity for the year.

Durant Senior of the Month for November, 2008

Congratulations to Durant Senior of the Month for November, Rachel Britton.  Rachel is the daughter of Dr. James and Becky Britton.  Rachel volunteers with Special Olympics, is pianist for the Episcopal Church (St. Johns), teaches private piano and violin lessons to 12 students, and is a volunteer for meals on wheels.

What is a Kiwanian?

The name “Kiwanis” means “we trade” or “we share our talents.” It was coined from an American Indian expression, Nunc Kee-wanis.

Kiwanians are volunteers changing the world through service to children and communities. Kiwanis members help shelter the homeless, feed the hungry, mentor the disadvantaged, and care for the sick. They develop youth as leaders, build playgrounds, raise funds for pediatric research, and much more. No problem is too big or too small. Why? Because working together, members achieve what one person cannot accomplish alone. When you give a child a chance to learn, experience, dream, and succeed, great things happen!

How can I become a Kiwanian?

If you are interested in joining our club please get in contact with a current member, or fill out the membership request form.  You may also contact our current president if you are interested in becoming a member.  We look forward to having new members join us.

Kiwanis starts with individual members in a local club.  Each club is a member of one of 38 divisions in the Texas-Oklahoma District.

Texas-Oklahoma is one of 52 districts throughout the world which comprise Kiwanis International.  Total Kiwanis membership, including our Sponsored Youth Programs, exceeds 600,000 worldwide.

At the international level, Kiwanians raised more than $75 million to virtually eliminate worldwide Iodine Deficiency Disorder (IDD), a leading cause of mental retardation.

At the district level, Kiwanians, though their Foundation, provide more than $100,000 in assistance each year to deserving high school and college students.

At the local club level Kiwanians work tirelessly in their local communities to make the world a better place in which to live.