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 as well as the George F. Hixon Fellowship Award.

The merit award is to recognize members who through their attendance and on-going participation in Kiwanis Club of Aurora activities  are considered worthy of special recognition. All Kiwanians are encouraged to participate in this program each year. The award is computed September through August with recipients acknowledged at the annual Installation Dinner. Points are assigned to each activity available to you as a Kiwanian. Club members who accumulate 100 points or more qualify for the John McKee Distinguished Service award.

 

   Activities worth 1 point: Club Meetings
  • For example: 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; 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: working at Pancake Day; Pancake Day ticket sales exceeding 30 tickets; working Peanut Day; taking out a Placemat ad; Golf outing; See’s Candy purchase exceeding $75.
 
   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.


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!