Smithfield Kiwanis

Smithfield Kiwanis Smithfield Kiwanis is a civic organization in Isle of Wight, VA, which focuses on improving the lives of youth in our community.You are welcome to join us!

Club info. and contact are available:Kiwanis Club of Smithfield, P.O. Box 143, Smithfield, VA 23431

Nate Heltman, Site General Manager for GO Carwash, was the guest speaker at a recent Smithfield Kiwanis meeting. GO Car...
07/25/2025

Nate Heltman, Site General Manager for GO Carwash, was the guest speaker at a recent Smithfield Kiwanis meeting. GO Carwash is a nationwide company with over 150 Carwashes in operation. Mr. Heltman manages the new GO Carwash near Publix on Carrollton Blvd. He gave an interesting overview of the Carwash industry and how his facility implemented changes that not only yielded clean cars, but was also very Eco friendly. As example, they have implemented water saving measures that use an average of 30 gallons of water per car while many traditional car washes use well over 100 gallons per car. He also discussed their business model and their approach to human resources. Our members had many questions and learned a great deal.

If you are interested in joining Smithfield Kiwanis, come to our Thursday meetings at 12:30 at Smithfield Station. Enjoy fellowship and lunch and consider becoming part of an organization dedicated to serving the youth in our community. We generally have guest speakers on the 2nd and 3rd Thursdays of the month.

Another successful year in the books for the Annual Kiwanis Fishing Clinic…way to go guys and gals, over 300 children go...
07/15/2025

Another successful year in the books for the Annual Kiwanis Fishing Clinic…way to go guys and gals, over 300 children got to experienced shing today, some for the first time. Special shout out to our Key Club members and VMRC officers for helping out. We’ll have more pics soon!

We’re getting geared up for our 24th Annual Kiwanis Southeast Region Fishing Clinic!!!Did you know that our very own, We...
07/12/2025

We’re getting geared up for our 24th Annual Kiwanis Southeast Region Fishing Clinic!!!

Did you know that our very own, Wesley Brown was the one that helped start this clinic back in 2001? Thats right! Come be part of the fun.

It will be held Tuesday, July 15,2025 - 9AM until 1PM at the James T. Wilson Fishing Pier ,Hampton, Virginia. Participating youth receive a free rod and reel and extra hands are needing to help them start their fishing careers!

Helpers needed to get kids started on the fun of fishing! Please call:
Wesley Brown 757-618-6899/[email protected]
Kim Henderson
757-816-2889/[email protected]

Registration required.
Free for all kids ages 8-12 years old!

Pictured below, VMRC officer providing some fishy details to an interested youth, cica 2018.

Michelle Billups, Tidewater Director for AmeriCare Plus was the guest speaker at a recent Smithfield Kiwanis meeting. A...
07/12/2025

Michelle Billups, Tidewater Director for AmeriCare Plus was the guest speaker at a recent Smithfield Kiwanis meeting. American Plus is a statewide provider of In-home personal care and Live-n agency. Michelle provided an outstanding overview of the range of services offered by her organization. She also covered how closely they work with the Department of Veterans Affairs and government and private insurers. She shared a lot of information on how they can provide help to seniors so that they may remain in their homes as they age. Our members had many questions and learned a great deal.

If you are interested in joining Smithfield Kiwanis, come to our Thursday meetings at 12:30 at Smithfield Station. Enjoy fellowship and lunch and consider becoming part of an organization dedicated to serving the youth in our community. We generally have guest speakers on the 2nd and 3rd Thursdays of the month.

Smithfield Kiwanis was pleased to award seven 2025 academic scholarships this year. It was a pleasure to review the app...
06/27/2025

Smithfield Kiwanis was pleased to award seven 2025 academic scholarships this year. It was a pleasure to review the applications as this year’s awardees demonstrated an amazing level of achievement and engagement in extracurricular activities. It was an honor to host our awardees and parents at a recent meeting. Pictured left to right are Charlise Albers, Olivia Jackson, Abigail Worrell, Jack Anderson, John Simmons (Smithfield Kiwanis President), Jameson Shipman, Shawn Pleasants, and John Butler. If you are interested in joining Smithfield Kiwanis, come to our Thursday meetings at 12:30 at Smithfield Station. Enjoy fellowship and lunch and consider becoming part of an organization dedicated to serving the youth in our community. We generally have guest speakers on the 2nd and 3rd Thursdays of the month.

Catarina Johnson, President and CEO of the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce, and Celeste Draughn, Membership Coordinat...
06/21/2025

Catarina Johnson, President and CEO of the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce, and Celeste Draughn, Membership Coordinator for the Chamber, were guests at a recent Smithfield Kiwanis meeting. They provided an outstanding overview of how the Chamber works to support local business and our community. They also covered a number of program initiatives that they are working on to enhance their positive impact on our business community. Our members had many questions and learned a great deal about this asset to our community.

If you are interested in joining Smithfield Kiwanis, come to our Thursday meetings at 12:30 at Smithfield Station. Enjoy fellowship and lunch and consider becoming part of an organization dedicated to serving the youth in our community. We generally have guest speakers on the 2nd and 3rd Thursdays of the month.

H. Otto Wachsmann, Jr., Virginia House of Delegates, Eighty-Third District was a guest speaker at a recent Smithfield K...
05/08/2025

H. Otto Wachsmann, Jr., Virginia House of Delegates, Eighty-Third District was a guest speaker at a recent Smithfield Kiwanis meeting. His district includes much of Isle of Wight County, including Smithfield. He provided us with an excellent overview of the most recent legislative sessions in Richmond and some of the new actions and laws. He also provided an overview of how the House, Senate and Governor work together to address legislative issues. Our members had many questions and learned a great deal.

If you are interested in joining us, come to our Thursday meetings at 12:30 at Smithfield Station. Enjoy fellowship and lunch and consider becoming part of an organization dedicated to serving the youth in our community. We generally have guest speakers on the 2nd and 3rd Thursdays of the month.

A busy night for Smithfield Kiwanians at their Kiwanis After Hours event. Wesley Brown shared more details about the qu...
04/24/2025

A busy night for Smithfield Kiwanians at their Kiwanis After Hours event. Wesley Brown shared more details about the quickly approaching Kiwanis Fishing Clinic at Clontz Park on May 10th, details are listing below or call Wesley! Eric Leaman shared more details about our Annual Golf Tournament preparations and some of the great prizes he has lined up, talk to Eric for more details! And we had a great guest speaker with Mr. Rich Humphrey from Windsor, VA. Rich was a professional baseball umpire for over 41 years from 1976 to 1986 and was involved with the major leagues in the 80’s. Rich shared some wonderful stories from his career and members were able to gain an interesting perspective from the eyes of an experienced umpire. Thank you Rich for a lovely exchange.

Join us for these great after hours events at the Smithfield Station usually on the last Wednesday of the month at 6pm.

Maureen and Joe Brownfiel with Rose Hill Heritage Farm were guest speakers at a recent Smithfield Kiwanis meeting. They...
04/24/2025

Maureen and Joe Brownfiel with Rose Hill Heritage Farm were guest speakers at a recent Smithfield Kiwanis meeting. They provided a very interesting presentation on their certified naturally grown products and an overview of their process to produce these items. They fielded many questions and our members learned a great deal. They are vendors at the Smithfield Farmer’s Market every Saturday.

If you are interested in joining Smithfield Kiwanis, come to our Thursday meetings at 12:30 at Smithfield Station. Enjoy fellowship and lunch and consider becoming part of an organization dedicated to serving the youth in our community. We generally have guest speakers on the 2nd and 3rd Thursdays of the month.

Mrs Joanna James, President of the Cornerstone Christian School in Smithfield, was a guest speaker at a recent Smithfiel...
04/06/2025

Mrs Joanna James, President of the Cornerstone Christian School in Smithfield, was a guest speaker at a recent Smithfield Kiwanis meeting. She provided an excellent overview of this new school, co- located with the Hope Presbyterian Church. She outlined their curriculum and commitment to a Christian based classical school model. They presently offer Kindergarten ages 4 through 6 and plan to add additional grades in the future. Mrs. James fielded many questions and our members learned a great deal about this school, its values and its mission.

If you are interested in joining Smithfield Kiwanis, come to our Thursday meetings at 12:30 at Smithfield Station. Enjoy fellowship and lunch and consider becoming part of an organization dedicated to serving the youth in our community. We generally have guest speakers on the 2nd and 3rd Thursdays of the month.

Mr. Joe Johnson was a guest speaker at a recent Smithfield Kiwanis meeting. Mr. Johnson is a member of the Smithfield R...
04/06/2025

Mr. Joe Johnson was a guest speaker at a recent Smithfield Kiwanis meeting. Mr. Johnson is a member of the Smithfield Rotary Club and came to talk to us about their Mental Health program and the upcoming Mental Health Expo / Community Awareness Event. Smithfield Kiwanis is pleased to help spread the word of this upcoming event at the Smithfield Center, April 30th from 6 to 8 PM. Mr. Johnson’s presentation provided a broad look at mental health issues impacting our community and the Rotary’s efforts to inform and partner with local organizations to highlight this important subject. Our members learned a great deal.

If you are interested in joining Smithfield Kiwanis, come to our Thursday meetings at 12:30 at Smithfield Station. Enjoy fellowship and lunch and consider becoming part of an organization dedicated to serving the youth in our community. We generally have guest speakers on the 2nd and 3rd Thursdays of the month.

Smithfield Kiwanis, along with the support of many other organizations and volunteers its now in its second year of lead...
03/21/2025

Smithfield Kiwanis, along with the support of many other organizations and volunteers its now in its second year of leading the IsleREAD program at Hardy Elementary School. Dr. Theo Cramer, Superintendent, Isle of Wight Country Schools recently attended a planning session with the group and presented them with an award. In presenting the Isle Lead award, Dr. Cramer stated that the IsleREAD program, under the leadership of the Smithfield Kiwanis Club, has made a tremendous impact on our young learners by providing invaluable one-on-one support to kindergarten students at Hardy Elementary School. Your dedication to helping at-risk students reach reading proficiency alongside their peers is truly commendable. The time, effort, and care that each trained volunteer invests in building relationships with students and fostering their love for reading do not go unnoticed. Because of your commitment, these children gain not only essential literacy skills but also confidence and encouragement that will serve them well beyond the classroom. Thank you for your unwavering support, your passion for education, and your belief in the power of reading to change lives. We deeply appreciate all that you do to lift up our students and strengthen our community.

Smithfield Kiwanis Club is proud to congratulate our volunteers who have made this program such a success. If you are interested in joining us, we meet on Thursdays at 12:30 at Smithfield Station. Enjoy fellowship and lunch and consider becoming part of an organization dedicated to serving the youth in our community.

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Smithfield, VA
23431

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12:30pm - 1:30pm

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