Aktion Club
Everybody wants a place to belong. Aktion Club can be that place, where people get together with friends, learn new skills and provide important service to the community. Aktion Club of Allen County is a Kiwanis sponsored club, supported by the Allen County Board of DD. It’s for adults in Allen County of all abilities, who have a desire to engage in community service. The first club was established by Kiwanis in 1987 in Florida. Aktion Clubs became an official Service Leadership Program of Kiwanis International on October 1, 2000. Aktion Club of Allen County became an official club in November of 2005. There are currently over 12,000 Aktion Club members worldwide!
When does Aktion Club meet?
Aktion Club members hold their meeting on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 4:00 pm.
Where does Aktion Club meet?
The Lima Public Library, Lower Level – Meeting Room 2, 650 W. Market St., Lima, Ohio
How do people get to the meetings?
Everyone is responsible for getting a ride to the meeting.
What are some of the Aktion Club projects?
(just to name a few…)
- Members have purchased and donated coloring books for children at local hospitals.
- Members have helped in purchasing an AmTryke bike for a local school.
- Members have donated money raised through fundraisers to local agencies.
- Members have collected needed items for the Allen County Humane Society.
- Members have volunteered at Our Daily Bread Soup Kitchen.
Who can join Aktion Club of Allen County?
Any adult living in Allen County with a disability who has a desire to share their talents and participate in community service work.
What do I have to do to join?
To belong to Aktion Club you must pay the $15 annual dues.
What are the meetings like?
The Club members vote on their own officers who plan and run the meetings.