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Kiwanis defining statement, adopted October 2004.
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers
dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time
Welcome to our web site!
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Brief History Of Cortana Kiwanis
Cortana Kiwanis was founded
in 1977 by Dr. Mort Levy with sponsorship of the Downtown Kiwanis Club of Baton Rouge. Originally chartered by the merchants
of Cortana Mall, Cortana membership has grown over the past 30 years to encompass many business professionals located
throughout East Baton Rouge Parish. The club meetings have been held at the Piccadilly Cafeteria located at 3332 S. Sherwood
Forest Blvd. since 1983. With a relatively young membership, Cortana Kiwanis promotes community service through meaningful
service projects while having fun and fellowship together. For over 28 years, Cortana Kiwanis Club has touched the lives of
many families in Baton Rouge through hand-on projects such as Christmas and Thanksgiving basket deliveries, Boys & Girls
Clubs, Northdale Magnet Academy, Bishop Sullivan Key Club, Pictures with Santa at the Christmas Festivities in downtown Baton
Rouge and many other worthwhile projects.
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The Name ......Kiwanis
Kiwanis is a coined word taken from the language of the Otchipew Indian tribe, who lived
in the area around Detroit, Michigan, where Kiwanis was founded. The original phrase, “Nunc Keewanis”, meant “Self-Expression”.
We invite you to visit us. Cortana Kiwanis meet at 7:30 AM every Thursday
morning at the Piccadilly Cafeteria, 3332 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd. Our members are more than happy to answer any questions
you may have about the organization and how you can join.
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HISTORY OF KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL
Kiwanis International was founded January 21, 1915, in Detroit, Michigan, by Allen Simpson Browne, a Moose lodge organizer,
and Joseph G. Prance, a tailor. Kiwanis is an organization devoted to the principle of service; to the advancement of individual,
community, and national welfare; and to the strengthening of international goodwill. Kiwanis membership spans the globe, with
more than 300,000 members in more than 8,000 clubs in 79 countries, giving on average $70 million and 6.5 million volunteer
hours for community service each year.
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Please get in touch to offer comments/suggestions and join our mailing list to receive our weekly newsletter,
the CORKI via email.
mailto: doylem@mindspring.com
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Editor of Website and Newlsetter (CORKI)
Michael Doyle
Commercial & Investment
Coldwell Banker Commercial Mackey Co
4111 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd
Baton Rouge, La 70816
Email: doylem@mindspring.com
(O) 225-292-8230
(H) 225-274-1850
Fax: 225-296-0313
Cell: 225-268-2071
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