Kiwanis Club of Youngstown reaches 100th anniversary

CANFIELD

Tippecanoe Country Club filled with more than 100 guests to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Kiwanis Club of Youngstown.

“We are not a very large group, but we are a very strong group,” said Anthony D’Apolito, club president. “We get a lot of satisfaction seeing what can be and is accomplished. ... Everyone in this organization makes a difference.”

The strength of the club showed in the number of guests rallying around members during tonight's dinner.

Guests and members gave each other hugs and thank yous for their continued support of the now-century old club dedicated to “serving the children of the world,” according to the club’s mission statement.

To celebrate all the time spent serving the youth, the Kiwanis Club donated $10,000 to the United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley toward the rehabilitation of a playground at Taft Elementary School, 730 E. Avondale Ave., Youngstown.

Read more about the club and the event in Saturday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.