Message from our 25-26 Club President, Stacy Davis
Welcome to the Kiwanis Club of Gainesville, Georgia!
It is my honor to welcome you to the Kiwanis Club of Gainesville as we proudly begin our 101st year of service to this community. For more than a century, our club has remained dedicated to improving the lives of children, supporting education, recognizing leadership, and strengthening Gainesville through service, fellowship, and commitment.
The Kiwanis Club of Gainesville is proud to recognize and honor outstanding service and achievement through several distinguished annual programs and awards:
- STAR Students and STAR Teachers Awards, which recognize exceptional academic achievement among students in our city and county high schools, as well as the teachers selected by those students as having the greatest influence on their success.
- Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, during which we present the John W. Jacobs Sr. Memorial Award for Excellence in Law Enforcement, honoring exemplary service and dedication among local law enforcement professionals.
- The John W. Jacobs Jr. Youth Service Award, the highest honor bestowed by our club. This award recognizes an individual in our community who has rendered dedicated and outstanding service to the youth of Gainesville, generously giving both time and resources to better the lives of young people.
- The John C. Thompson Award, presented annually to an outstanding Key Club member from one of our sponsored Key Clubs, recognizing exceptional leadership, service, and commitment.
- The Charles J. Thurmond Youth Art Scholarship, awarded annually to students in grades 9–12 in the areas of writing, performing, and visual arts. Through this program, the Gainesville Kiwanis Club awards thousands of dollars in scholarships each year, supporting creativity and artistic excellence among our youth.
- The Books for a Brighter Future program, through which the Kiwanis Club of Gainesville donates $500 to each Gainesville City and Hall County elementary school to support the purchase of books for their school media centers.
In addition, we are excited to reintroduce another beloved Gainesville Kiwanis tradition. Plans are underway to bring back our Annual Pancake Breakfast, which will be held at Mule Camp Market for the first time. More details will be announced soon.
As we move forward into our second century of service, these programs reflect the heart of Kiwanis—investing in our youth, honoring service, and building a stronger community. We invite you to learn more about our club, attend a meeting, and join us as we continue making a positive difference in Gainesville since 1925.
It is truly my honor to serve as President of the Kiwanis Club of Gainesville. I look forward to carrying on our rich tradition of service to the children of our community and living out the Kiwanis vision:
Kiwanis will 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.
