Kiwanis Meaning

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Ki-wa-nis

Pronunciation: (ki-wä’nis), [key].  Some prefer to pronounce the word “ki”; others, “kee”.

Ki-wa′ni-an, n.

A member.

The name “Kiwanis” was adapted from the expression “Nunc Kee-wanis” in the Otchipew (Native American) language, and has many meanings:

• “We have a good time”
• “We make a noise”
• “We meet”
• “We trade”
• “We trade our talents”
• “We share our talents”
• “To express oneself”
• “To make oneself known”

Kiwanis Is Where A Need Is Served

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.

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