Kiwanis Scholarship Awards

8 Jun

This week we hosted our Kiwanis GHS Scholarship recipients. Club President Stacy Bouldoukian presented certificates to the graduates at the Graduation Awards Ceremony and then they were invited to lunch to get their checks and tell us about their future plans.

Kim Winter, winner of the $1,000 technical school scholarship, plans to attend Western Tech to study Nursing. Will Anderson, winner of the $1,000 academic scholarship, plans to attend NICC to study welding and also will attend Worsham School of Mortuary Science.

Congratulations to Kim and and Will!

Luncheon Held To Honor 2025 Grant Recipients

28 May

We recently held a luncheon at Prairie Ridge to honor the seven recipients of their 2025 Grant.   Funds for the grants are generated from the Annual River Trail Run in April and go toward organizations with an emphasis on helping children and improving the quality of life in the Galena community.  

This year the local organizations receiving funds were: St. Vincent DePaul; Galena Knights of Columbus; Galena Art & Recreation Center; Galena HIgh School American Exchange Program; Family Enrichment Program; Galena Center for the Arts; and the Galena Police Department.

The run is one of several events that the Kiwanis Club of Galena sponsors or is involved with during the year and includes; 4th of July Fireworks, Country Fair, Oktoberfest, Peanut Day , road clean up, City park improvements, GHS Scholarships,  GHS Key Club, Kiwanis International, and community volunteering.   

Car Seat Check Event

28 May

Thanks to the Family Enrichment Program, Prairie Ridge and volunteers from our club we were able to ensure the safety of 6 car seats for local families. We are hoping this will become a regular event.

River Trail Run Wrap Up

3 May

Thanks to everyone who participated in this event. Runners, Sponsors, and volunteers made sure that we all had a great time. We met our goal of 100+ runners and will be able to award several grants to programs that serve the youth of our community. Join us again next year!

One Week To Race Time!

11 Apr

The forecast looks great for next weekend. Don’t miss out on making this the start to your running event season. Remember, proceeds go towards programs that help the youth of the Galena area.

To sign up click on the link: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Galena/GalenaKiwanisRiverTrailRun

If you aren’t a runner, come and enjoy something from the Galena Roasters Food Truck. Cheer everyone on as they cross the finish line.

12 Days To Go! We Need You To Help Us Reach Our Goal Of 100 Runners

8 Apr

Don’t miss out. Help us get to our goal of 100 runners this year. Proceeds benefit programs that enrich the lives of the youth of our community. Follow the link below to register:

https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Galena/GalenaKiwanisRiverTrailRun

This year Galena Roasters will join us at the finish line. Look for the food truck!

Galena EMS Shares Information About The “Stop The Bleed” Program

8 Apr

Thanks to the Members of the Galena EMS team and Chief Hefel for sharing information with us about the department’s “Stop The Bleed” program. The goal of this program is to provide each classroom and common space in the Galena Schools with a kit at a cost of $90 each.

Pictured l to r: Christian Gronewold – EMS Special Services, Eric Hefel Chief of Police, Gabriel King EMS Coordinator, John Loebel – EMT, and an example of a kit.

Three Weeks To Go!

28 Mar

Don’t miss out on a great way to start the running season. This is a great event that takes place along the Galena River Trail. Proceeds go to programs that support youth in the Galena area.

Date:  Saturday, April 19, 2025

 –Race Distances 5K & 10K, Start Time, Registration Timeline, & Cost: 

-5K Run-walk, start time 10:00 a.m., & 10k run, start time 10:10 a.m.

-Registration & Cost: Early Bird Nov. 18 to Dec. 31 ($35), Jan.1 to Feb. 28, ($40), March 1 to April 18 (($45), and day of race ($50).                                  

–Location:  Galena River Trail, 91 Bouthillier St., Galena, IL 61036 (under bridge)

 –Age Groups: 12 and under, 13-18,19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

–Awards: All age groups will have male and female medal winners for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place including overall medals for top male and female for 5K and 10K.       Runners in the 12 & under who do not medal (1st-3rd) will receive a ribbon. 

–Packet Hand Outs and T-Shirts: Participants can pick up their race packets (t-shirts, chips, race information, etc.) on Friday, April 18, from 4-6:00 p.m., and Saturday, April 19, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.  There will be a tent under the bridge for the pick- up at Depot Park. Participants must be registered by April 6, to guarantee a t-shirt.                                                                                                        –Registration & Additional Information:  Online registration and information at; Kiwnaisclubofgalena.com, Kiwanis Club of Galena Facebook, or           https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Galena/GalenaKiwanisRiverTrailRun

            

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Free Car Seat Safety Check

28 Mar

Welcome Our Newest Member

21 Mar

Join us in welcoming Kelli Jackson to our club. Working as the CFO of Midwest Medical Center, she is a long time resident of Galena. Pictured left to right: Kelli Jackson, Membership Chairperson Dan Morizzo, and Bernie Ferry.

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