Youth Services Committee Report --

The Hiawatha Kiwanis Club actively works to benefiting the youth of our community. Some of the projects we have completed in the last year include Adopt a Family and Terrific Kids. Through the Adopt a Family service project the club “adopts” a family that has been recommended by the staff at the elementary school that could benefit from extra help during the Holiday season in providing their family members a Merry Christmas. This is a project the club has undertaken for years and is happy to continue. Another project that just kicked off this year is the Terrific Kids program. Currently the program distinguishes one student per quarter in the fourth grade class. The student is recognized for displaying good character, self-esteem, and perseverance. They may have also showed improved behavior, peer relationships, attendance and schoolwork.