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Objects of Kiwanis

The six permanent Objects of Kiwanis International were approved by Kiwanis club delegates at the 1924 Convention in Denver, Colorado. Through the succeeding decades, they have remained unchanged.

To give primacy to the human and spiritual rather than to the material values of life.
To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships.
To promote the adoption and the application of higher social, business, and professional standards.
To develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive, and serviceable citizenship.
To provide, through Kiwanis clubs, a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render altruistic service, and to build better communities.
To cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism which make possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism, and goodwill.

Who We Are

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. Founded in 1940, Kiwanis of Griffin has become one of the largest community service organizations in Spalding County.

Through the clubs primary fundraisers, the Kiwanis Fair and Pancake Day, KOG is able to sponsor numerous community service programs aimed at serving children. For the past 65 years, Kiwanis has provided thousands of volunteer hours to projects such as Kiwanis Kid’s League, K-Kids, Builders Club, Key Club, and Scouting. Along with donations to charitable organizations, the club recognizes outstanding students by awarding William A Gregory and Rip Savage scholarships.

Objects of Kiwanis

The six permanent Objects of Kiwanis International were approved by Kiwanis club delegates at the 1924 Convention in Denver, Colorado. Through the succeeding decades, they have remained unchanged.

To give primacy to the human and spiritual rather than to the material values of life.

To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships.

To promote the adoption and the application of higher social, business, and professional standards.

To develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive, and serviceable citizenship.

To provide, through Kiwanis clubs, a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render altruistic service, and to build better communities.

To cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism which make possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism, and goodwill.

Who We Are