Kiwanis helps kids around the world. Our Kiwanis club looks out for our community and the Kiwanis international organization takes on large-scale challenges, such as fighting disease and poverty. Our Kiwanis club is generous with its time. We are creative with our ideas. We are passionate about making a difference. And we have fun along the way!
For more than a century, Kiwanis has created opportunities for children to be curious, safe and healthy regardless of the community in which they live. When you give a child the chance to learn, experience, dream, grow, succeed and thrive, great things can happen.
The Kiwanis Mission & Vision
Kiwanis empowers communities to improve the world by making lasting differences in the lives of children. Kiwanis strives to be a positive influence in communities worldwide — so that one day, all children will wake up in communities that believe in them, nurture them and provide the support they need to thrive. Our Kiwanis club fulfills the Kiwanis mission by serving our community through Kiwanis Community Service Projects
Kiwanis Service
Service is at the heart of every Kiwanis club, no matter where in the world it’s located. Members stage approximately 150,000 service projects and raise nearly US$100 million every year for communities, families and projects. By working together, members achieve what one person cannot accomplish alone.
Our Kiwanis club focuses on changing the world by serving children, one child in our community at a time. To reach more people and have a greater service impact on their communities, many clubs sponsor a Kiwanis family club — K-Kids for elementary school children; Builders Clubs for middle school; Key Clubs for high school; Circle K clubs for university students and Aktion Clubs for adults living with disabilities.
Club History
The Kiwanis Club of SouthShore, originally known as the Kiwanis Club of Sun City Center, was chartered as one of 7,700 clubs in 80 countries on April 20, 1971. Our motto is “Serving the Children of the World”.
In 2014-2015 we were awarded the Distinguished Club, Distinguished President (Tony Petree), and Distinguished Secretary (Denny Groves) Awards.
In 2015 we committed to being a Platinum Club for The Eliminate Project by pledging $60,00 for the cause. We held events such as concerts, Diner’s Delite Coupon Books, and other fundraisers.
In 2016-17 we received a Gold Club patch for our contributions to the ELIMINATE Project. The ELIMINATE Project is a partnership between Kiwanis International and UNICEF to help eliminate maternal/neonatal tetanus from the face of the earth. We also received a Today’s Club Patch for supporting the Kiwanis Children’s Fund by donating $10 per member. Our Club was recognized as a Distinguished Club by the District.
In 2018 we completed our Eliminate Project pledge and became a Platinum Club! We were recognized as a Distinguished Club for 2017-2018.
2020 – 2021: Silver-Level Today Club, and Annual Club Gift to Kiwanis Children’s Fund
Distinguished Club 2020-2021 President Grace Bibisi, Secretary Kim Przekop,
Disinguished Club 2021-2022 President Suzi Bredbenner, Secretary Kim Przekop,
Distinguished Club 2022-2023 President Kim Przekop, Secretary Michael Ball
We currently support 12 local schools with our Terrific Kids Programs, 3 Bring up Grades Programs, and have 1 Builders Club, and 3 Key Clubs. We also support reading at 4 Head Start classrooms. We are a dynamic group that holds children and youth at the top of our priorities.
Meet the Kiwanis Club of SouthShore Board of Directors
Our Kiwanis Club is governed by an elected Board of Directors.
Board Meets on the 4th Mondya of the month at 6:30pm via zoom. All Club members are invited.
2025-2026 (Club year begins October 1)
President: Suzi Bredbenner
Past President: Kim Przekop
President Elect: Gigi Moise
Treasurer: Karen Bennett
Assistant Treasurer: Beth Craig
Secretary: Kim Przekop
Directors: Michael Ball, Joshua Bennett, Armi Paskert
Are you ready to help create communities that let all children thrive, prosper and grow? It’s pretty easy to do! Simply contact us with your questions and apply for Kiwanis club membership here.
The kids in your community and the world are counting on you!
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Kiwanis helps kids around the world. Our Kiwanis club looks out for our community and the Kiwanis international organization takes on large-scale challenges, such as fighting disease and poverty. Our Kiwanis club is generous with its time. We are creative with our ideas. We are passionate about making a difference. And we have fun along the way!
For more than a century, Kiwanis has created opportunities for children to be curious, safe and healthy regardless of the community in which they live. When you give a child the chance to learn, experience, dream, grow, succeed and thrive, great things can happen.
The Kiwanis Mission & Vision
Kiwanis empowers communities to improve the world by making lasting differences in the lives of children. Kiwanis strives to be a positive influence in communities worldwide — so that one day, all children will wake up in communities that believe in them, nurture them and provide the support they need to thrive. Our Kiwanis club fulfills the Kiwanis mission by serving our community through Kiwanis Community Service Projects
Kiwanis Service
Service is at the heart of every Kiwanis club, no matter where in the world it’s located. Members stage approximately 150,000 service projects and raise nearly US$100 million every year for communities, families and projects. By working together, members achieve what one person cannot accomplish alone.
Our Kiwanis club focuses on changing the world by serving children, one child in our community at a time. To reach more people and have a greater service impact on their communities, many clubs sponsor a Kiwanis family club — K-Kids for elementary school children; Builders Clubs for middle school; Key Clubs for high school; Circle K clubs for university students and Aktion Clubs for adults living with disabilities.
Club History
The Kiwanis Club of SouthShore, originally known as the Kiwanis Club of Sun City Center, was chartered as one of 7,700 clubs in 80 countries on April 20, 1971. Our motto is “Serving the Children of the World”.
In 2014-2015 we were awarded the Distinguished Club, Distinguished President (Tony Petree), and Distinguished Secretary (Denny Groves) Awards.
In 2015 we committed to being a Platinum Club for The Eliminate Project by pledging $60,00 for the cause. We held events such as concerts, Diner’s Delite Coupon Books, and other fundraisers.
In 2016-17 we received a Gold Club patch for our contributions to the ELIMINATE Project. The ELIMINATE Project is a partnership between Kiwanis International and UNICEF to help eliminate maternal/neonatal tetanus from the face of the earth. We also received a Today’s Club Patch for supporting the Kiwanis Children’s Fund by donating $10 per member. Our Club was recognized as a Distinguished Club by the District.
In 2018 we completed our Eliminate Project pledge and became a Platinum Club! We were recognized as a Distinguished Club for 2017-2018.
2020 – 2021: Silver-Level Today Club, and Annual Club Gift to Kiwanis Children’s Fund
Distinguished Club 2020-2021 President Grace Bibisi, Secretary Kim Przekop,
Disinguished Club 2021-2022 President Suzi Bredbenner, Secretary Kim Przekop,
Distinguished Club 2022-2023 President Kim Przekop, Secretary Michael Ball
We currently support 12 local schools with our Terrific Kids Programs, 3 Bring up Grades Programs, and have 1 Builders Club, and 3 Key Clubs. We also support reading at 4 Head Start classrooms. We are a dynamic group that holds children and youth at the top of our priorities.
Meet the Kiwanis Club of SouthShore Board of Directors
Our Kiwanis Club is governed by an elected Board of Directors.
Board Meets on the 4th Mondya of the month at 6:30pm via zoom. All Club members are invited.
2025-2026 (Club year begins October 1)
President: Suzi Bredbenner
Past President: Kim Przekop
President Elect: Gigi Moise
Treasurer: Karen Bennett
Assistant Treasurer: Beth Craig
Secretary: Kim Przekop
Directors: Michael Ball, Joshua Bennett, Armi Paskert
Join Us
Our Kiwanis club fulfills the Kiwanis mission by serving our community through Kiwanis Community Service Projects.
Are you ready to help create communities that let all children thrive, prosper and grow? It’s pretty easy to do! Simply contact us with your questions and apply for Kiwanis club membership here.
The kids in your community and the world are counting on you!