Area Kiwanians celebrate 100th anniversary of Kiwanis International

CANFIELD — Community service with a focus on children and fellowship are what draws people to Kiwanis Club, often for life, and have kept the service club alive for a century.

Twelve area Kiwanis Clubs, the members of Ohio Kiwanis Division 26, celebrated the 100th anniversary of Kiwanis International and simultaneously the 95 anniversary of the Warren Kiwanis Club tonight at a banquet and meeting.

The Youngstown Kiwanis, the 15th club organized, will celebrate its 99th birthday in the summer.

The meeting, attended by about 100 Kiwanians and guests, was at Ala Cart Catering.

“It’s a big night for us. Not many clubs last this long,” said Barb Kliner of East Palestine, who is a member of the Austintown Kiwanis.

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