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We have many opportunities for fellowship and fun. By affiliating with a local group of volunteers, we strive to make our community and world better.

09/29/2026

It has been another successful club year for Manitowoc Golden K Kiwanis as we strive to “Serve the Children of the World” by helping to improve the lives of boys and girls and their families in our community.
On Tuesday we welcomed our new President Gary Prigge, thanked Ron Krupski for his year of service as the leader of our service organization, and honored member Phil Stangel as our “Kiwanian of the Year” for his exemplary commitment to our club.
We were pleased with the attendance of Upper Michigan-Wisconsin District Immediate Past Governor Paul Shrode and Lt. Governor “Fitz” Fitzpatrick at our celebratory annual picnic, this year held at the Silver Creek Fire Department.
In outgoing remarks, Ron noted the club raised $8,291 this year for student scholarships and grants to various organizations including Easter Seals and its Camp Wawbeek. He saluted members who help Salvation Army by ringing the bell during its Christmas time “Red Kettle” campaign.
The weekend of October 9-10 members will host our fundraising M&M Drive at area grocery stores.
All are invited to be our guest at one of our weekly Tuesday 9 a.m. meetings at the Senior Center, 3330 Custer Street. We are now in our sixth decade of service.
We usually have a guest speaker and this Tuesday, October 5, it will be Manitowoc County Executive Tyler Martell. Other October speakers will include representatives of Angelus Senior Living, St. Vincent de Paul, and Grow It Forward.
For more information, contact our current Club President Gary Prigge, (920) 901-3007.

09/02/2026

One of the ways our Manitowoc Golden K Kiwanis raises funds for scholarships and grants is by hosting brat frys. We are grateful for outstanding community support.
Our next one will be this Saturday (September 5) at Rob’s Market, 2330 Menasha Avenue on the city’s northside.
All are invited to be our guest at one of our weekly Tuesday 9 a.m. meetings at the Senior Center, 3330 Custer Street.
We usually have a guest speaker and this Tuesday it will be Mackenzie Mraz of Hartman’s Towne & Country Greenhouse.
On September 15, we will welcome Abbey Quistorf, executive director of The Chamber of Manitowoc County.
Recent speakers have included Brock Wetenkamp of the city’s Department of Parks Recreation, Todd Brehmer of the Manitowoc County Veterans Service Office, and Captain Samantha Tamayo of the Salvation Army.
We are now in our sixth decade helping to fulfill the mission of Kiwanis clubs around the globe – “Serving the Children of the World.”
For more information, contact our current Club President Ron Krupski (920) 905-5649.

07/28/2026

Our Manitowoc Golden K Kiwanis had an inspiring meeting this week as we presented seven outstanding recent high school graduates with $500 scholarships to help them in their future educational endeavors.
Dave Estes, our club’s scholarship committee chairman, said we recognize $500 is a very modest amount considering current college costs. But we do want to recognize past academic achievements and community service and anticipate future achievements and civic involvement.
We were pleased to have 19 outstanding applicants.
Recipients included: John Vadney, Roncalli, attending St. Norbert College; Ella Zutz, Lincoln, Bellin College; Lila Redwine, Lincoln, UW-La Crosse; Dominic Thiele, Roncalli, St. Norbert; Emett Brodtke, Manitowoc Lutheran, UW-Platteville; Olivia Rabitz, Lincoln, Northern Michigan; and Alex Perez, Lincoln, UW-Green Bay.
Golden K Kiwanis raises and gives away about $10,000 annually. Community support of our brat frys, M&M and Lily Drives are much appreciated.
All are invited to be our guest at one of our weekly Tuesday 9 a.m. meetings at the Senior Center, 3330 Custer Street.
We usually have a guest speaker. Last week it was Kate Seidl from Home Health Care.
Guest speakers in August will include Jerry Theys from Wildlife of Wisconsin, Manitowoc Public School District Superintendent Lee Thennes, Captain Jonathon Tamaya from the Salvation Army, and Todd Brehmer from Disabled American Veterans.
We are now in our sixth decade helping to fulfill the mission of Kiwanis clubs around the globe – “Serving the Children of the World.”
For more information, contact our current Club President Ron Krupski (920) 905-5649.

07/16/2026

It is just a few days away … one of the highlight days of the Golden K Kiwanis year.
We enjoy raising money and giving away as we “Serve the Children of the World.”
On Tuesday, July 28, at our regular weekly Tuesday 9 a.m. meeting at the Senior Center, we will award eight scholarships to outstanding local students who recently graduated from high school and are pursuing further education.
During the last year we have raised more than $10,000 enabling us to support several outstanding local organizations – like Gumby’s Club Fore A Cure – as well as Easter Seals Camp Wawbeek.
Members have also helped the Manitowoc Corps of Salvation Army by ringing the bell.
Much of our fundraising is related to outstanding community support of our brat frys, Lily Drive and M&M Drive … thank you!
We enjoy guest speakers including in recent weeks Karen Bauknec-VanSistine of the Lakeshore Humane Society, Mayor Justin Nickels, Kiwanis Lt. Gov. “Fitz” Fitzpatrick, Hope House’s Jan Graunke, and the Aging & Disability Resource Center’s Wendy Hutterer.
Our guest speaker this Tuesday, July 21, will be Kate Seidl from Home Health care.
You are cordially invited to attend our meetings and learn more about us … now in our sixth decade of service.
For more information, contact our current Club President Ron Krupski (920) 905-5649.

06/11/2026

As members of Manitowoc Golden K Kiwanis we enjoy several “perks” as we “Serve the Children of the World.”
We get to raise money and then give it away … whether that be student scholarships to local graduating high school seniors pursuing further education or support of Easter Seals Camp Wawbeek or other worthy causes.
Because of outstanding community support, we have already raised some $2,600 so far this year from bratfrys and we know we have another outstanding group of student applicants. We will be awarding scholarships again in July.
Another perk is getting an update most every week from a guest speaker from the business community, non-profit sector, school system or governmental entity.
This Tuesday, June 16 at 9 am at the Senior Center, 3330 Custer Street, our guest speaker will be Tina Nichols from the Lakeshore Humane Society.
On June 23, we will welcome Manitowoc Mayor Justin Nickels.
You are cordially invited to attend our meetings and learn more about us … now in our sixth decade of service.
Recently, we have heard updates from Rhonda Green of Manitowoc County Emergency Services, Jamie Zastrow from Progress Lakeshore, Mary Lindemann from Pine River Pre-Pack, and Heather Feest and Sara Kamyszek from the Manitowoc County Health Department.
For more information, contact our current Club President Ron Krupski (920) 905-5649.

03/05/2026

We are nearing the end of winter, hopefully, and the beginning of leaves back on our trees, grass starting to green up and temperatures consistently in the 50s.
But no matter the season our Golden K Kiwanis members have an opportunity to gather weekly for camaraderie and updates from guest speakers.
Our meetings -- you are cordially invited -- are at 9 a.m. Tuesdays at the Manitowoc Senior Center, 3330 Custer Street.
Recently, we have heard updates from Abbey Quistorf from The Chamber of Manitowoc County, Jan Graunke from Hope House, Karen Bauknecht-Van Sistine from the Lakeshore Humane Society, Manitowoc City Clerk Mackenzie Reed.
One of our members, Phil Stangel, demonstrated his musical virtuosity on his four saxophones, among the many instruments he plays so capably for Lakeshore Big Band, Lakeshore Wind Ensemble, Manitowoc Symphony and others.
This Tuesday, March 10, our guest speaker will be Rhonda Green of Manitowoc County Emergency Services talking about current scams.
On March 17 we will welcome Progress Lakeshore's Jamie Zastrow and on March 24 the YMCA's Julie Grossman.
You are welcome to learn more about our “Serving the Children of the World.”
Future fundraising by us will include April's Lily Drive to benefit Easter Seals' Camp Wawbeek and summer bratfrys.
For more information, contact our current Club President Ron Krupski (920) 905-5649.

01/16/2026

We’re in the first month of the New Year and 2026 will offer our Golden K Kiwanis members an opportunity to gather weekly for camaraderie and updates from guest speakers.
Recently, Manitowoc Mayor Justin Nickels shared encouraging news about the economic vitality of our city, including business expansions, as well as continuing quality of life improvements with enhanced parks and more.
Another highlight was the appearance of Jason and Tina Prigge. Their physical and emotional recoveries from their devastating motorcycle accidents have been inspiring to all.
They continue to bless the Lakeshore area with their involvement with The Coolest Coast and the Manitowoc International Relations Association, including Manitowoc’s sister city relationship with Kamogawa Japan.
We look forward to the publishing of their book – Livin’ All Right -- describing their journey.
This Tuesday, January 20, our guest speaker will be Abbey Quistorf, Executive Director of The Chamber of Manitowoc County.
Following her appearance, on January 27, Hope House Director Jan Graunke will be our guest talking about the homeless shelter. On February 3, Charlie Mathews will share experiences on a recent three-week visit to Turkey and Greece.
We meet at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays at the Senior Center, 3330 Custer Street. You are cordially invited to come and learn more about our “Serving the Children of the World.”
For more information, contact our current Club President Ron Krupski (920) 905-5649.

12/09/2025

As members of Golden K Kiwanis, we know that many families in our community suffer from “food insufficiency” … or to put it simply, not having enough good and appropriate food to eat.
So, we are gratified that our members contributed out of their personal back pockets and our club’s service account $3,000 that we have been pleased to present to Manitowoc’s four food pantries at St. Vincent de Paul, Salvation Army, Grow It Forward and Peter’s Pantry.
Some 7,400 adults and children are on the Food Share program so we certainly know the need of hundreds of Lakeshore area families.
These pantries also benefit from having many dozens of dedicated volunteers helping their efforts as part of the local Hunger Coalition.
Your patronage of our brat frys and other fundraising efforts give us the ability to financially support the food pantries and other local causes and programs … thank you!
At this week’s meeting we were pleased to have Wisconsin-Upper Michigan Kiwanis Lt. Gov. “Fitz” Fitzpatrick induct our newest members – Amirah Franzen, who is the Domestic Abuse Program Coordinator at InCourage.
Everyone is invited to learn more about our Golden K by attending one of our weekly Tuesday 9 a.m. meetings at the Manitowoc Senior Center, 3330 Custer Street.
We usually have a guest speaker giving us an update from local government, the Manitowoc Public School District, a local non-profit organization, or business.
On Tuesday, December 16, we will welcome Jason and Tina Prigge talking about Manitowoc’s Sister City relationship with Kamogawa, Japan.
For more information about Golden K Kiwanis, contact our current President Ron Krupski, (920) 905-5649.

12/01/2025

As members of Manitowoc Golden K Kiwanis, we enjoy getting involved in various efforts to improve the quality of life for children and adults in our community.
Many Golden K Kiwanis members are again ringing the bell for the Salvation Army during their Christmas season Red Kettle Campaign. Please consider supporting this important program.
Everyone is invited to learn more about our Golden K by attending one of our weekly Tuesday 9 a.m. meetings at the Manitowoc Senior Center, 3330 Custer Street.
We usually have a guest speaker giving us an update from local government, the Manitowoc Public School District, a local non-profit organization, or business.
This Tuesday, December 2, we will be presenting checks totaling about $3,000 to Manitowoc’s four food pantries – Peter’s Pantry, and those at St. Vincent de Paul, the Salvation Army and Grow It Forward, that serve hundreds of local families.
On December 9 we will have a speaker from Big Brothers Big Sisters. On December 16 Jason and Tina Prigge will talk about the Sister City relationship between Manitowoc and Kamogawa Japan.
For more information about Golden K Kiwanis, contact our current President Ron Krupski, (920) 905-5649.

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