We’re a diverse group of people who believe we can change our community and the world for the better. Yep, that’s a pretty bold statement. It’s true, though. We make a difference by mentoring and supporting children today who will one day pick up where we leave off—as leaders, professionals, caregivers, friends, neighbors, and compassionate global citizens.
Kiwanis also invests in our members. We get together weekly to listen to speakers from all walks of life. We network and share information and resources in a laid-back, friendly environment. And we make life-long friends.
What we do
Provide kids with experiences
Sponsor kids to attend summer camp
Lead a reading program at a local school
Send kids to the AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Meet kids’ needs
Help provide meals for school children
Fund and build wheelchair ramps for kids
Contribute to neonatal tetanus shots
Invest in kids
Provide Key Club scholarships for high school seniors
Help improve and maintain local playgrounds and recreation areas
Sponsor a golf tournament that includes Special Olympics athletes
About Kiwanis Club of Memphis
Who we are
We’re a diverse group of people who believe we can change our community and the world for the better. Yep, that’s a pretty bold statement. It’s true, though. We make a difference by mentoring and supporting children today who will one day pick up where we leave off—as leaders, professionals, caregivers, friends, neighbors, and compassionate global citizens.
Kiwanis also invests in our members. We get together weekly to listen to speakers from all walks of life. We network and share information and resources in a laid-back, friendly environment. And we make life-long friends.
What we do
Provide kids with experiences
Sponsor kids to attend summer camp
Lead a reading program at a local school
Send kids to the AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Meet kids’ needs
Help provide meals for school children
Fund and build wheelchair ramps for kids
Contribute to neonatal tetanus shots
Invest in kids
Provide Key Club scholarships for high school seniors
Help improve and maintain local playgrounds and recreation areas
Sponsor a golf tournament that includes Special Olympics athletes
When and where to find us
Every Wednesday at noon at the University Club of Memphis
1346 Central Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104
Who leads us
The Kiwanis Club of Memphis is governed by elected officers and a board of directors. Here are the current officers and directors.
Executive Director
Beth Haag
Club Officers 2023–2024
President
Ham Smythe
President-Elect
Immediate Past President
Estella Mayhue-Greer
Vice President
Harry Pratt
Treasurer
Steven Guinn
Recording Secretary
Melanie Blakeney
Board of Directors
Reginald Alexander
Calvin Anderson
Walker Bradshaw
Sam Cantor
John Colton
Bob Dawkins
Gregory Dotson
Grady Frisby
Joey Hagan
Janice Holder
Carissa Hussong
Joseph Koury
Dale Smith
John Lawrence
Kimberly Rice
Chuck Strong
Kiwanis Kudos
Meet some of our members and local heroes who’ve gone above and beyond.
T.G. Kirkpatrick Kiwanian of the Year Award winners
2022 winner
Joey Hagan
2021 winner
Justice Janice Holder
Bryce Haugsdahl Annual First Responders Awards—2022 recipients
Officer C. J. Jones,
Memphis Police Department
Deputy Antonio Hudson,
Shelby County Sheriff’s Department
Lieutenant Timothy Austin,
Memphis Fire Department
Keep up with Kiwanis
Service projects. Guest speakers. Networking. And more. Check out our Kiwanis newsletters to see what we’ve been up to—and what you can take part in.
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