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The Kiwanis Club of Hays is working on one of its final projects, a memorial garden at Kiwanis Park, to commemorate our “Seven Acts of Kindness for 70 Years of Service,” being celebrated this year.
Kiwanis President Chelsey Ladd shared, “The Kiwanis Club of Hays has been fortunate to have numerous members over the years who have made a positive difference in the lives of children in our community and across the state. In memory of these members, our club is grateful for the opportunity to honor and pay tribute to them and the impact they’ve made.”
The club is currently working with the City of Hays Parks Department to prepare the garden space at Kiwanis Park located on Harvest Road.
Kiwanis memorial garden project coordinator Sarah Wasinger shared, “There have been so many trailblazers who have paved the way for current and future members of our club who have passed away, and we want to ensure that as many names are included in this memorial garden project as possible. Those who passed away while they were members as well as deceased members who were a part of the club in Hays for five plus years or served as a former club president are eligible to receive this recognition.”
Names are currently being taken for the memorial garden project.
Community members are encouraged to email Wasinger at [email protected] or call 785-650-2196 no later than December 15. Names may also be messaged to the club’s Facebook page.
The expected completion for this project is spring 2024.
About Kiwanis Club of Hays
Kiwanis Club of Hays was chartered on May 5, 1953. The club currently has 95 members and meets weekly for lunch on Thursdays at noon at Smoky Hill Country Club. All community members are welcome to attend meetings to learn more information about becoming a member. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.