Events

The Appleton Fox Cities Kiwanis Club has installed a Little Kiwanis Food Library at First English Lutheran Church (326 E North St, Appleton).  Our club has committed to checking it on Thursdays and Fridays each week and make sure it is full (the church is taking care of all the other days).  We would get the food from the church's supply.  

The church office is open 9:00am - 4:00pm Monday-Thursday and 9:00am - 12:00pm on Friday. 

Sign up for a support time here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b45aaab2fa46-little

This committee meets regularly to plan and coordinate all aspect of The Butterfly Festival - Helping Families Fly event (morning event in June) at City Park. Join this passionate group of members (all types of skills are needed) that collaborate to organize the club's fundraising event.
 

Hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters – Learn to Fish Event

Love fishing or enjoy making a difference in a child’s life? Here’s your chance to do both! We’re looking for friendly volunteers to pair up with kids for a special Learn to Fish event led by professional angler Greg Karch.

No equipment or experience is needed—just a willingness to be a positive, encouraging presence!

Event Details:

• Date: Wednesday, May 21

• Volunteer Arrival: 5:30 PM for orientation with Greg Karch

• Kids Arrive: 6:00 PM – Greg kicks off the Learn to Fish program

• Fishing Time: 6:45 PM – 8:00 PM (with your assigned buddy)

• Location: Appleton Memorial Park Pond

• Support: Big Brothers Big Sisters staff will be onsite to manage and facilitate the evening

Whether you’re an avid angler or just want to support a great cause, this is a fun and meaningful way to give back. Come cast a line and make a memory with a child who’ll never forget it!

Interested in volunteering:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B45AAAB2FA46-56657773-lets
 

The Appleton Fox Cities Kiwanis is proud to continue to partner with the Old Glory Honor Flight program as they send our veterans to Washington DC and get the homecoming they all deserve.  Come and support the welcome home by being part of our crowd control crew.  

Volunteers should arrive at the Appleton International Airport approximately 06:30 PM as the flight is scheduled to return at 8:20PM.  Kiwanians will be lining up directly after the military line. We will meet inside the terminal before the security check point.

Kiwanis

• Please wear your vest.
• Line up in the parade line and keep everyone, even kids, behind the ropes.
• ATW will inform Kiwanis if non-HF flight arrives since they may need assistance with crowd at the arrival gate. Kiwanis can help navigate folks out of the gate to exit.
• Keep all visitors behind the ropes.
• Kiwanis please be sure to spread out the length of the parade route.
• The bottleneck- keep watch for families trying to get ahead of vet line. Let’s keep watch on this as we may need to add another rope/extend it to the door for a future mission. 
• No more than 2 people need to manage the curtain for Welcome Home at the gate; OGHF has their folks there to help if needed. With so little room, we are limiting the number of people in that spot.
• Severin, the band leader, can make announcements if needed.
• OGHF tell(s) the Guardians to keep moving at a slow pace; we don’t want to rush the veterans. If you see a vet/guard stop, gently remind them to keep moving and position yourself so folks can get around you to keep the line moving.
• Dave Mix, Commander of Post 2126, will have approximately 5 Post Members lead the parade and bring up the rear so you’ll know where the last veteran is.

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B45AAAB2FA46-55574735-oldglory

This is an annual fun event for the students, staff, and families at Franklin.  Their PTO along with our help, organize family games (Thanks John Day!), and have several other activities going on, as well as selling low-cost meal options.  We volunteered for one of these events prior to COVID, and the students and Kiwanis Members had a fun time.

Sign up here:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B45AAAB2FA46-55865137-franklin

This committee meets regularly to plan and coordinate all aspect of The Butterfly Festival - Helping Families Fly event (morning event in June) at City Park. Join this passionate group of members (all types of skills are needed) that collaborate to organize the club's fundraising event.
 

Nothing warms the soul like a warm meal! If preparing food and serving is one of your strengths, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.

We need volunteers from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Typically, when we get there we help set up different items, then serve the food to those coming through the line.  Once they're done eating, we wipe down the tables and chairs.  It goes very quickly, and we always enjoy doing this.  

Sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b45aaab2fa46-serve6

Join us for our next membership committee meeting.  This committee leads the efforts to recruit new members into the club. Then, equally as important, follow up with existing members who are not actively engaged in meetings or projects via phone, email or cards. Responsible for annual membership survey. Prepares and mails cards for bereavement, sick or happy occasions.

Topic: Kiwanis Membership Committee Meeting 

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Meeting, the agenda and the meeting minutes from previous board meeting are out on ClubRunner in a folder call "2021-2022 Board Meeting Documents" for you to review.

To access the previous board documents, follow the steps below:

1. Visit www.foxkiwanis.org

2. Click "login" under WELCOME, Guest in the upper right hand corner.

3. If you know your user name and password enter them in the correct field. If you do not remember your username and password you can either click "Forget your password" or you can email me at jays@new.rr.com and I can give you the info.
 

All board members are expected to attend and other club members are always welcomed. If you need a "make-up" this is a good way to get one.

The board meeting adjourns in time for the regular club meet at 7:15 a.m.

Helo us in the preparations for the 2025 Fox Cities Butterfly Festival at City Park! This annual event brings joy and inspiration to our community, and we couldn’t make it happen without the support of amazing volunteers like you. 

The Fox Cities Butterfly Festival is a family fun event held each June at City Park in Appleton, WI. Event profits will go towards children’s community service and leadership projects and local non-profits who support our community. 

Families, children, and individuals attend the Fox Cities Butterfly Festival to learn about butterflies, participate in family-friendly games & activities and enjoy snacks.

The event culminates with a group butterfly release symbolizing the support of community groups and Kiwanis in their work and service to “Help Families Fly”. 

Sign up here for volunteer needs:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B45AAAB2FA46-56252649-15th
 
History of the Event

The Fox Cities Butterfly Festival started in 2008 as a fundraiser to benefit Parent Connection, a program of Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin. Parent Connection is a parent education and early learning program serving the Fox Valley and Oshkosh.

In 2019, Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin handed over the leadership and direction of the Fox Cities Butterfly Festival to the Appleton- Fox Cities Kiwanis Club. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. The club has been serving the children of the Fox Cities and beyond since 1972.

Join us for Kiwanis night at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium on Tuesday, June 24th when the Timber Rattlers host the Quad Cities River Bandits at 6:40 p.m.  This date will also be "Bang For Your Buck Night" featuring $2 Hot Dogs, $2 Sodas, and $2 Domestic Beer!.  Price is $12.00 per ticket. 

There will be a pre-game tailgate party and details are being finalized.  This is a great event to invite friends and prospective members to experience the fellowship side of Kiwanis.  

Sign up here for ticket committment:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B45AAAB2FA46-56185959-kiwanis

Forging the future

Pittsburgh is known for its innovative industries, thriving cultural scene and a landscape distinguished by rivers and bridges. Of course, the city is also known for its place at the heart of American steel manufacturing.  

Join us in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S., for the 2025 Kiwanis International Convention. You’ll be a part of an event that can help you transform your club and its impact in your community. Education. Fellowship. Decision-making. Explore all the ways the Kiwanis International convention can help you forge the future — for your club and for our worldwide organization. 

Registration details here: https://schedule.kiwanisone.org/KI2025

We will be recapping the 15th Annual Fox Cities Butterfly Festival

Join us for our next membership committee meeting.  This committee leads the efforts to recruit new members into the club. Then, equally as important, follow up with existing members who are not actively engaged in meetings or projects via phone, email or cards. Responsible for annual membership survey. Prepares and mails cards for bereavement, sick or happy occasions.

Topic: Kiwanis Membership Committee Meeting 

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Meeting, the agenda and the meeting minutes from previous board meeting are out on ClubRunner in a folder call "2021-2022 Board Meeting Documents" for you to review.

To access the previous board documents, follow the steps below:

1. Visit www.foxkiwanis.org

2. Click "login" under WELCOME, Guest in the upper right hand corner.

3. If you know your user name and password enter them in the correct field. If you do not remember your username and password you can either click "Forget your password" or you can email me at jays@new.rr.com and I can give you the info.
 

All board members are expected to attend and other club members are always welcomed. If you need a "make-up" this is a good way to get one.

The board meeting adjourns in time for the regular club meet at 7:15 a.m.

Nothing warms the soul like a warm meal! If preparing food and serving is one of your strengths, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.

We need volunteers from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Typically, when we get there we help set up different items, then serve the food to those coming through the line.  Once they're done eating, we wipe down the tables and chairs.  It goes very quickly, and we always enjoy doing this.  

Sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b45aaab2fa46-serve6

The Appleton Old Car Show & Swap Meet features classic and antique vehicles, swap meet, vendor area, entertainment, trophy awards, and outstanding food provided by the Appleton Fox Cities Kiwanis Club.

Sunday, July 20th will be the car show and swap meet.  The car show will provide a food truck rally format where attendees can enjoy a variety of foods and treats.

Again this year, in partnership with the Car Clubs, we will be doing a 1 for $5 or 3 for $10 gas card raffle.  Prizes include a $300, $200, and $100 gas card to Kwik Trip.  Raffle tickets will be sold by the car club volunteers at the stage on Sunday.  This will be an additional source of revenue for the show.  

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This is one of the major fundraisers for the Appleton Fox Cities Kiwanis Club. Volunteers are needed to help with a variety of jobs and locations to make this day a success so come for some or all of the day and don't forget those family members.

Sign up for a volunteer shift today and don't forget to invite family, friends, or potential members to sign up as well!

Here's how it works in 3 easy steps to volunteer:

1) Click this link to see our volunteer opportunities: Pending
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password.  When choosing a sign-up option, click "I don't want an account. I'll just enter my name".

Join us for our next membership committee meeting.  This committee leads the efforts to recruit new members into the club. Then, equally as important, follow up with existing members who are not actively engaged in meetings or projects via phone, email or cards. Responsible for annual membership survey. Prepares and mails cards for bereavement, sick or happy occasions.

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Meeting, the agenda and the meeting minutes from previous board meeting are out on ClubRunner in a folder call "2021-2022 Board Meeting Documents" for you to review.

To access the previous board documents, follow the steps below:

1. Visit www.foxkiwanis.org

2. Click "login" under WELCOME, Guest in the upper right hand corner.

3. If you know your user name and password enter them in the correct field. If you do not remember your username and password you can either click "Forget your password" or you can email me at jays@new.rr.com and I can give you the info.
 

All board members are expected to attend and other club members are always welcomed. If you need a "make-up" this is a good way to get one.

The board meeting adjourns in time for the regular club meet at 7:15 a.m.

Nothing warms the soul like a warm meal! If preparing food and serving is one of your strengths, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.

We need volunteers from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Typically, when we get there we help set up different items, then serve the food to those coming through the line.  Once they're done eating, we wipe down the tables and chairs.  It goes very quickly, and we always enjoy doing this.  

Sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b45aaab2fa46-serve6

Feel the beat of summer with us every Thursday night at Jones Park for the Heid Music Summer Concert Series, presented by U.S. Venture!

Join your fellow Kiwanis members on Thursday, August 28 as we enjoy a high-energy performance by Avenue 55, one of the area's favorite local bands. It’s a great opportunity to relax, connect, and celebrate community with FREE live music, cold drinks, and delicious food—all in the heart of Downtown Appleton.

Bring your lawn chairs, dancing shoes, and Kiwanis spirit. Let’s show our support for local music and make some summer memories together!

Event Details:
Band: Avenue 55
Location: Jones Park, Appleton
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Cost: Free admission

We hope to see you there: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B45AAAB2FA46-56733881-social

The Appleton Fox Cities Kiwanis is proud to continue to partner with the Old Glory Honor Flight program as they send our veterans to Washington DC and get the homecoming they all deserve.  Come and support the welcome home by being part of our crowd control crew.  

Volunteers should arrive at the Appleton International Airport approximately 06:30 PM as the flight is scheduled to return at 8:20PM.  Kiwanians will be lining up directly after the military line. We will meet inside the terminal before the security check point.

Kiwanis

• Please wear your vest.
• Line up in the parade line and keep everyone, even kids, behind the ropes.
• ATW will inform Kiwanis if non-HF flight arrives since they may need assistance with crowd at the arrival gate. Kiwanis can help navigate folks out of the gate to exit.
• Keep all visitors behind the ropes.
• Kiwanis please be sure to spread out the length of the parade route.
• The bottleneck- keep watch for families trying to get ahead of vet line. Let’s keep watch on this as we may need to add another rope/extend it to the door for a future mission. 
• No more than 2 people need to manage the curtain for Welcome Home at the gate; OGHF has their folks there to help if needed. With so little room, we are limiting the number of people in that spot.
• Severin, the band leader, can make announcements if needed.
• OGHF tell(s) the Guardians to keep moving at a slow pace; we don’t want to rush the veterans. If you see a vet/guard stop, gently remind them to keep moving and position yourself so folks can get around you to keep the line moving.
• Dave Mix, Commander of Post 2126, will have approximately 5 Post Members lead the parade and bring up the rear so you’ll know where the last veteran is.

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B45AAAB2FA46-55574737-oldglory

Nothing warms the soul like a warm meal! If preparing food and serving is one of your strengths, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.

We need volunteers from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Typically, when we get there we help set up different items, then serve the food to those coming through the line.  Once they're done eating, we wipe down the tables and chairs.  It goes very quickly, and we always enjoy doing this.  

Sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b45aaab2fa46-serve6

Join us for our next membership committee meeting.  This committee leads the efforts to recruit new members into the club. Then, equally as important, follow up with existing members who are not actively engaged in meetings or projects via phone, email or cards. Responsible for annual membership survey. Prepares and mails cards for bereavement, sick or happy occasions.

Topic: Kiwanis Membership Committee Meeting 

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Meeting, the agenda and the meeting minutes from previous board meeting are out on ClubRunner in a folder call "2021-2022 Board Meeting Documents" for you to review.

To access the previous board documents, follow the steps below:

1. Visit www.foxkiwanis.org

2. Click "login" under WELCOME, Guest in the upper right hand corner.

3. If you know your user name and password enter them in the correct field. If you do not remember your username and password you can either click "Forget your password" or you can email me at jays@new.rr.com and I can give you the info.
 

All board members are expected to attend and other club members are always welcomed. If you need a "make-up" this is a good way to get one.

The board meeting adjourns in time for the regular club meet at 7:15 a.m.

Join us for our next membership committee meeting.  This committee leads the efforts to recruit new members into the club. Then, equally as important, follow up with existing members who are not actively engaged in meetings or projects via phone, email or cards. Responsible for annual membership survey. Prepares and mails cards for bereavement, sick or happy occasions.

Topic: Kiwanis Membership Committee Meeting 

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Meeting, the agenda and the meeting minutes from previous board meeting are out on ClubRunner in a folder call "2021-2022 Board Meeting Documents" for you to review.

To access the previous board documents, follow the steps below:

1. Visit www.foxkiwanis.org

2. Click "login" under WELCOME, Guest in the upper right hand corner.

3. If you know your user name and password enter them in the correct field. If you do not remember your username and password you can either click "Forget your password" or you can email me at jays@new.rr.com and I can give you the info.
 

All board members are expected to attend and other club members are always welcomed. If you need a "make-up" this is a good way to get one.

The board meeting adjourns in time for the regular club meet at 7:15 a.m.

Nothing warms the soul like a warm meal! If preparing food and serving is one of your strengths, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.

We need volunteers from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Typically, when we get there we help set up different items, then serve the food to those coming through the line.  Once they're done eating, we wipe down the tables and chairs.  It goes very quickly, and we always enjoy doing this.  

Sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b45aaab2fa46-serve6

The Appleton Fox Cities Kiwanis is proud to continue to partner with the Old Glory Honor Flight program as they send our veterans to Washington DC and get the homecoming they all deserve.  Come and support the welcome home by being part of our crowd control crew.  

Volunteers should arrive at the Appleton International Airport approximately 06:30 PM as the flight is scheduled to return at 8:20PM.  Kiwanians will be lining up directly after the military line. We will meet inside the terminal before the security check point.

Kiwanis

• Please wear your vest.
• Line up in the parade line and keep everyone, even kids, behind the ropes.
• ATW will inform Kiwanis if non-HF flight arrives since they may need assistance with crowd at the arrival gate. Kiwanis can help navigate folks out of the gate to exit.
• Keep all visitors behind the ropes.
• Kiwanis please be sure to spread out the length of the parade route.
• The bottleneck- keep watch for families trying to get ahead of vet line. Let’s keep watch on this as we may need to add another rope/extend it to the door for a future mission. 
• No more than 2 people need to manage the curtain for Welcome Home at the gate; OGHF has their folks there to help if needed. With so little room, we are limiting the number of people in that spot.
• Severin, the band leader, can make announcements if needed.
• OGHF tell(s) the Guardians to keep moving at a slow pace; we don’t want to rush the veterans. If you see a vet/guard stop, gently remind them to keep moving and position yourself so folks can get around you to keep the line moving.
• Dave Mix, Commander of Post 2126, will have approximately 5 Post Members lead the parade and bring up the rear so you’ll know where the last veteran is.

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B45AAAB2FA46-55574775-oldglory

Nothing warms the soul like a warm meal! If preparing food and serving is one of your strengths, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.

We need volunteers from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Typically, when we get there we help set up different items, then serve the food to those coming through the line.  Once they're done eating, we wipe down the tables and chairs.  It goes very quickly, and we always enjoy doing this.  

Sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b45aaab2fa46-serve6

Join us for our next membership committee meeting.  This committee leads the efforts to recruit new members into the club. Then, equally as important, follow up with existing members who are not actively engaged in meetings or projects via phone, email or cards. Responsible for annual membership survey. Prepares and mails cards for bereavement, sick or happy occasions.

Topic: Kiwanis Membership Committee Meeting 

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