Alabama Kiwanis

05/18/2026

05/01/2026

🎡 Big News for Alabama Kiwanis! A Historic Convention in Homewood! 🎡

​Kiwanians, mark your calendars for August 14th–16th! This year’s District Convention at the beautiful Valley Hotel in Homewood isn't just a meeting—it’s a celebration of the difference we’ve made in children's lives across Alabama.

​We are also thrilled to announce that during the General Assembly, our very own Kiwanis International Trustee, Scott Sims, will be seeking the district’s endorsement for his candidacy for Kiwanis International Vice President! This is a huge moment for the Alabama District as we support a leader who has given so much to our community.

​What to expect:

✅ FUN First: From social mixers on the terrace to exploring the best shops and dining in Homewood, we’re putting the "fun" in fundraising and fellowship!

✅ Inspiration: Celebrating the impact of every club.

✅ Historic Votes: Be there to voice your support for Scott’s international journey.

​⏳ EARLY BIRD SAVINGS: Registration opens June 1st! Lock in the special rate before the price increase on July 15th.

​Let's make this an unforgettable experience!

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03/23/2026

CALL FOR DISTRICT CONVENTION PRESENTERS
Do you have a creative idea, successful event, or strategy that brings energy and excitement to your club? We want to hear from YOU! 🙌

At the Alabama District of Kiwanis International Convention (August 14–16 in Homewood), we’re 3 featuring dynamic Saturday Breakout Sessions focused on FUN:

🕐 1:45 – 2:30 PM
🎯 “Bringing FUN Back”

We’re looking for clubs to be featured in one of these areas:

🎟️ Putting FUN back in Fundraising
📱 Making Your Club FUN with Social Media
🛠️ FUN Service Projects

If your club is doing something innovative, engaging, or just plain fun—we want you to share it and inspire others across the district! Proposal Deadline June 1st 💡
Submit a Proposal at: https://tinyurl.com/dconfun

03/19/2026

03/13/2026

Growing opportunities for children to learn, play, and thrive. 🌱💙

The Alabama Kiwanis Foundation is proud to partner with the Kiwanis Club of Tuscaloosa through a matching grant supporting the Freedom Farm Garden—a special space designed for foster children to explore, play, and experience the joy of gardening.

This project creates a welcoming outdoor environment where children can connect with nature, learn how things grow, and enjoy the simple but powerful benefits of time spent outside. Through hands-on gardening and play, the Freedom Farm Garden helps nurture confidence, curiosity, and a sense of belonging for foster children in the community.

Thanks to the commitment of the Kiwanis Club of Tuscaloosa and the support of the Alabama Kiwanis Foundation, this grant will help cultivate a place where children can grow right alongside the garden itself.
Together, Kiwanis continues to plant seeds of hope and opportunity for the children who need it most.

03/12/2026

Supporting dignity. Empowering students. Making a difference. 💙

The Alabama Kiwanis Foundation is proud to partner with the Kiwanis Club of St. Clair County West through a $1,000 matching grant to support Project Dignity—an initiative providing essential hygiene kits for students at five local high schools.

For many students, access to basic hygiene items can be a challenge. Through Project Dignity, these kits ensure that students have the essentials they need to feel confident, prepared, and ready to focus on learning each day.

This grant helps expand the reach of the program, allowing more students across St. Clair County to receive support when they need it most. It’s a powerful example of how Kiwanis partnerships turn compassion into action and make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.

Thank you to the Kiwanis Club of St. Clair County West for identifying this important need and for their continued commitment to serving students and strengthening their community.

Together, we are making an impact—one student at a time.

03/11/2026

Big impact for young readers in North Alabama! 📚✨

The Alabama Kiwanis Foundation, in partnership with the Kiwanis Club of Huntsville, recently presented a matching grant to support early literacy initiatives in Decatur City Schools and Huntsville City Schools.

This grant will fund the purchase of phonics phones—simple but powerful tools that help young learners hear themselves as they practice reading aloud. By amplifying their own voices, students strengthen phonemic awareness, build confidence, and develop the foundational skills that lead to lifelong reading success.

Investments like this demonstrate the power of collaboration. When the Alabama Kiwanis Foundation partners with local Kiwanis clubs, the impact multiplies—directly benefiting students and educators across our communities.

We are proud to support innovative classroom resources that help children grow into strong, confident readers. Thank you to the Kiwanians whose generosity continues to open doors for the next generation of learners.

💙 Kiwanis serving the children of the world—right here in North Alabama.

03/09/2026

Youth Protection Training is required for all clubs and members. Please share this twelve-minute video with your club so they can watch together at a meeting, at your next club board meeting and/or individually.

This should be offered and available to every club member annually. When you watch the video please email [email protected] so that the Distri...

03/08/2026

Get ready for an exceptional convention experience at the beautiful Valley Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton—the host site for the 2026 Alabama Kiwanis District Convention!

Located in the heart of charming downtown Homewood just minutes from Birmingham, this upscale boutique hotel blends modern comfort with classic Southern hospitality. With elegant guest rooms, chef-driven dining, inviting gathering spaces, and over 7,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, The Valley Hotel provides the perfect setting for Kiwanis members to connect, celebrate service, and shape the future of our district.

Surrounded by walkable shops, restaurants, and local culture, it’s more than a meeting venue—it’s a destination. Join us for a convention experience that’s inspiring, welcoming, and unmistakably Alabama. You will not want to miss this party!

03/07/2026

The Alabama District of Kiwanis International was proud to recognize Alexis Lopez, the current Alabama Governor of Circle K International, as she concludes her term of service.

Governor Lopez shared with attendees at the Alabama District’s Midwinter Conference about the impact and growth of CKI across the state. In recognition of her leadership and dedication to increasing the impact of Circle K International in Alabama, she was presented with a framed certificate of appreciation.

We are grateful for Alexis’ leadership and her commitment to strengthening service, leadership, and fellowship among college students throughout Alabama.

03/07/2026

The Alabama District is proud to recognize Pay Key Club District Governor Kamden Moore for his outstanding service to Key Club International and the students of Key Club of Alabama.

Past Governor Moore was presented with a framed certificate in recognition of his dedicated leadership and service to young leaders across the state of Alabama and beyond. His commitment to developing the next generation of servant leaders continues to make a lasting impact.

Thank you, Kamden, for your passion for service and for investing in the future through Key Club.