Kiwanis Club of Bellefontaine

03/21/2026

Coffee is hot and so are the pancakes!!

Come enjoy food, fellowship, and the Easter bunny from 6:30AM to 11:30AM! ☕️🥞🐰

01/08/2026

Enjoy a Pancake Breakfast, while supporting the students of Logan Co.

12/05/2025

The Kiwanis Club had a great meeting Thursday Stacy McLaughlin and Mikaela Mohr spoke about The Reach Community Resource Center.

11/13/2025

Today, we welcomed Nick Davis, Central Ohio Regional Director for Senator Bernie Moreno, for an informative update on federal issues impacting our communities.

Nick provided an overview of the recent government shutdown, what led to the impasse, and how the final agreement fully reopened the government while securing key funding for Ohio projects and protecting important federal programs.

He also discussed the reconciliation package passed earlier this summer that delivers major tax relief for working families and includes provisions on border security, energy production, and national defense. Nick highlighted Senator Moreno’s role in advancing the bill and the priorities he secured for Ohio.

In addition, Nick discussed several of the Senator’s legislative efforts, including lowering vehicle costs, supporting law enforcement, and protecting American workers.

11/06/2025

Our speakers at Kiwanis today were Ben Vollrath and Jamison Thornton from the Chamber of Commerce:

- new Visitors Bureau Jamison Thornton. Native of Seattle area moved here 6 years ago. Proudly calls this home and he is thrilled to be the "evangelist" for all things Logan County tourism! He says this Community is Absolutely Amazing.
- currently working on the annual Best Of LoCo awards for 25 tourism related categories. Winners will be announced in the next few days. Checkout the Chambers page for videos and the winners .

Commissioners approved expansion of the 3% county lodging tax to now include short term rentals effective 1/1/26. With nearly 250 short term rentals in the county has potential to generate a new $150k of funding for tourism. The 3 year agreement with the Commissioners and Visiters Bureau earmarks a good portion of these dollars for improvements/marketing at Indian Lake

The Japan Trip in September was key in continuing to foster great Japan-Ohio relations. Visited all our local company headquarters (NKP, NX Automotive, Honda Logistics, Honda, AGC, Belletech, ISS America, Daido). They were thrilled to hear about housing growth but encouraged apartments

3E initiative is our way to get students into local businesses before they graduate! We Invite all to help engage students in seeing local opportunities

Logan Co is a Great place to Work, Worship, and LIVE!!!

10/30/2025

Natasha Kennedy speaking about

Responsible Fatherhood Initiative
The Responsible Fatherhood Initiative (RFI) is a community-based program designed to restore, equip, and empower fathers to fulfill their vital roles as providers, protectors, and nurturers. The initiative helps men strengthen three essential areas-responsible parenting, healthy relationships, and economic self-sufficiency-directly aligning with the Ohio Department of Children and Youth's statewide Responsible Fatherhood goals.
RFI offers a series of 5-6 hour interactive sessions combined with ongoing mentoring and peer-led support groups. Fathers learn practical skills in parenting, co-parenting, emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and financial management. The program draws from nationally recognized, evidence-informed curricula such as 24/7 Dad, Nurturing Fathers, and InsideOut Dad, while integrating faith-based mentoring and community-centered learning that reflect the unique needs of local families.
The initiative primarily serves noncustodial, single, and young fathers who face barriers such as unemployment, strained relationships, child-support challenges, and limited access to parenting resources. Each participant receives individualized case management and connections to local partners offering employment assistance, legal guidance, housing referrals, and mental-health counseling
Through these workshops and continuing support circles, fathers build confidence, strengthen family bonds, and increase their capacity to provide both emotionally and financially. By helping men become emotionally present, economically stable, and relationally healthy, the Responsible Fatherhood Initiative not only transforms fathers' lives but also creates stronger, safer, and more resilient families and communities.

10/30/2025

Kiwanis nut sales. Order from your favorite Kiwanion, if you don’t have a favorite Kiwanion my number is (937) 597-2800
Support our Club as support our Community.

10/30/2025

10/30/2025

It’s that time of year Kiwanis nut Sales. If you would like to order see your favorite Kiwanion. If you don’t have one, I can be that favorite Kiwanion. My number is 937.597.2800 call or text your order. Thank you for your support as we support our community. 

04/09/2025

Need dinner plans? Come support our club at the The Flying Pepper tonight!

03/27/2025

Contact a member for tickets to our Annual Pancake Breakfast!