Jul 24, 2014 | Programs, Project Shoe
And we even hired a Clown!
Mark your calendar for Project Shoe on Saturday, September 6th at 8 am.
Join the Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates, and Payless Shoe Source, as we provide school supplies, shoes and socks, and toothbrushes and toothpaste to approximately one hundred deserving children.
Kid friendly entertainment will be provided as volunteers help children choose and get fitted for new shoes for the new school year.
We also teach the kids gratitude and an understanding of the sacrifice others made for them to receive their gifts along with asking them to do a chore to pay for it!
In-kind donations of school supplies, socks, toothbrushes, and toothpaste are appreciated.
Payless Shoe Source
20020 Hawthorne Blvd.
Torrance
(in the mall at Hawthorne & Del Amo Blvds.)
MAP
310-370-9917
Jul 23, 2014 | News, Photos, Programs, Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsor Jackie Glass with 2014 Jackie Glass scholars.
Dr. Joyce Campbell and 2014 Kiwanis Club of RHE Scholars.
The 2014 Scholarship Awards Dinner was a great evening! Awards were presented to high school seniors and continuing scholars from Palos Verdes and the surrounding community that were selected for their leadership skills and in return were asked to pay it forward in the future.
Joyce Campbell, Ph.D., P.T., chair of the Scholarship Committee thanks everyone who helped make it a success: Rori Roje for candidate selection; Carolyn Price for invitations; Kathy Chu for programs; Erin Ruymen for RSVPs; Herb Stark for treasurer duties; Evelyn Salinas for table and podium decorations; Karen Held for her special presentation to Candace Johnson; Benjamin Carter for photography; Richard Sherman for music; and Jackie Lowe, Private Event Director for Los Verdes Golf Course for her personal attention to our event and her continuing support of KRHE. And one more, huge thank you to everyone who raised funds throughout the past year!
Sep 30, 2013 | Fundraising, Key Club & KIWINS, Photos, Programs
Concerts are shared with various children groups. Tickets are provided courtesy of the Kiwanis and supported by the Key Club members.
Hi Everyone,
I just wanted to thank the club for the concert support every year. When I am looking at 400 tickets on my dresser it is comforting to know that I can count on the club. The Boys & Girls Club was there as well as Volunteers of America members. I had wonderful e-mails from them after the show.
I can’t believe the turnout for the concert is larger every year with attendance of 400 people raising well over $10,000.
Next year will be benefit concert #50 on September 20, 2014 at the Armstrong. Please save the date. It will be special and emotional.
Thanks so much for your support every year. We are back at the Holiday Inn on Thursday and Terranea on Saturday as usual.”
Richard
Shermanpianoman.com
Aug 24, 2013 | Photos, Programs, Project Shoe
Jun 1, 2013 | Photos, Programs, Scholarships
Twenty-one scholarships were awarded by the Kiwanis Club of RHE on May 31, at an evening ceremony overlooking the ocean at the Los Verdes Golf Course. High school seniors from Palos Verdes and the surrounding community were selected for their academic achievement, service and what the club calls “heart.” Students may apply for merit or for both merit and financial need. In addition, prior KRHE scholarship recipients who are doing well and who have continued financial need may apply for continuing scholarships. The continuing scholar “Hall of Fame” is impressive. Since the inception of the continuing scholar program 4 years ago, the Hall of Fame includes: a BS and MBA graduate from MIT; a BS and MS graduate from Stanford; and a BA/BS graduate from USC. All three are young women who will carry their Kiwanis mentorship forward. One continuing scholar, who is earning two degrees from Georgetown and Columbia Universities, was a child who attended Project Shoe when she was in the second grade! How time flies! Who knew she would be an international scholar?
The Kiwanis Club of RHE awards ceremony is special for many reasons. One of the most important features is the special recognition of parents, grandparents, guardians and significant others of the recipients. The “families” receive a folder with a letter of recognition for the family’s efforts, a copy of the student’s biography to share with friends and family, and an heirloom copy of the program. It is an evening to remember!
All of the scholarships are made possible by those who donate to our scholarships and to our other club charities. The Palos Verdes Half-Marathon, 5-K and other events provide the majority of funds for the KRHE activities. During this time of fiscal insecurity and economic crisis, it is important to remember that clubs like Kiwanis give back far more to the community than they receive. THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE SPONSORS!
Sep 12, 2012 | Photos, Programs
September 11, 2012
Club President Richard presenting a check to Los Serenos Docents.
