Service Awards

John McKee Service Award

 

In 2022, the Clyde Hewitt Merit Award was renamed to honor an active community member, Kiwanis Past President, Kiwanian of the Year, Committee Chair of the Year, God and Fellowman recipient, and the George F. Hixon Fellowship Award.
 
The merit award is to recognize members who through their attendance and participation are considered to be worthy of special recognition. All Kiwanians are encouraged to participate in this program every year. The award is computed September through August, and awards are given at the annual Installation Dinner. Points are assigned to each activity as follows, and members accumulating 100 points or more qualify for the award.

 

   Activities worth 1 point: Club Meetings
  • For example: Tuesday lunch meetings; setup or cleanup of Tuesday lunch meetings; 
    monthly board meetings.
 
   Activities worth 3 points: Off Site Meetings and Social Events
  • For example: Interclubs; Pearl Harbor Luncheon; Fireman of Year; Policeman of Year; After Hours events; God and Fellow Man; Installation; Golf outing; Cougars games; and other social events and activities.
 
   Activities worth 5 points: Service Projects, Activities and Events
  • For example: Salvation Army bell ringing; President's Project; Kiwanis One Day; Greenfest; Hope Wall programs; Back to School fairs; Coats for Kids; Holiday food drive; parades; other special service projects/events/activities.
 
   Activities worth 5 points: For the Good of the Club
  • For example: District and International conventions; club officers; Board of Directors;
    committee chairs and event organizers; sponsored group and other club liaisons.
 
   Activities worth 8 points: Club Fund Raisers
  • For example: setup for Pancake Day; working at Pancake Day; Pancake Day ticket sales exceeding 30 tickets; working the Pickleball tournament; working Auroraland Oktoberfest; taking out a Placemat ad; securing an event sponsor; and any other club fundraising efforts.
 
   Activity worth 10 points:
  • For example: Sponsor a new member; start a new club; new club advisor; District or
    Division Board or Committee.
 

Revised November 2015. Updated September 2018. Revised November 2022. Revised October 2026

 

 

2025-2026 John McKee Service Award Recipients: Daniel Ahern, Lucas Albright, Dave Bohman, Bob Bridgman, Jose Cervantes, Bill Donnell, Kim Groom, Alex Haughee, John Hohm, Al Machuca, John Ross, Debbie Smith, Frank Voris, Denny Wiggins

2024-2025 John McKee Service Award Recipients: Dan Ahern, Lucas Albright, Dave Bohman, Bob Bridgman, Jose Cervantes, Bill Donnell, Kim Groom, Jack Hienton, John Hohm, Jerry Knudtson, Nick Knudtson, Ernie Poochigian, John Ross, Debbie Smith, Denny Wiggins

2023-2024 John McKee Service Award Recipients: Dan Ahern, Bob Bridgman, Jose Cervantes, Bill Donnell, Kim Groom, Alex Haughee, Jack Hienton, John Ross, Debbie Smith, Brian Tonner, Denny Wiggins

2022-2023 John McKee Service Award Recipients: Danny Ahern, Lucas Albright, Steve Beatty, Dave Bohman, Bob Bridgman, Christina Campos, Jose Cervantes, Paul Clennon, Bill Donnell, Kim Groom, Alex Haughee, Jack Hienton, John Hohm, Joe Hopp, John McKee, Ernie Poochigian, John Ross, Debbie Smith, Brian Tonner, Cheryl Vonhoff, Frank Voris and Denny Wiggins.

 

Congratulations to all award recipients!