Club History  

The Kiwanis Club of Paris was officially chartered in April 2001 (our charter was presented at a special ceremony in May 2001). Eager to play an active role in community service, the core group of members temporarily joined the Kiwanis Club of Brantford (our sponsoring club) in June 2000, so they could organize and host the first Kiwanis Family Fun Day in Paris.

A great success, the Fun Day attracted more than 400 children and their parents by providing free activities and entertainment for children and information for parents. The club will sponsor its 7th Annual Family Fun Day in late September 2006.

The Paris Club is also a key sponsor for the Paris Santa Claus Parade, sponsors CPR training at Paris District High School, organizes the Kits for Kids program, and is involved in the Children's Safety Village of Brant. To support these, and other, community programs the club annually organizes a golf tournament and undertakes fundraising activities, such as the Kiwanis Christmas Cakes & Cookies Sale.

The Kiwanis Club of Paris is proud to be a part of Kiwanis International — a worldwide service organization.