Chartering the Kiwanis Club of Meriden

The organizational meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Meriden was held on February 24, 1930. The following officers were elected:

  • President – Carl M. Diefenbach
  • Vice President – Albert Flatow
  • Secretary – Charles Z. Swisher
  • Treasurer – Hugh C. Morgan

District Trustee – Francis B. Howes
Directors – Claude M. Bradford, Louis A. Johns, Warren J. Packer, Allan D. Shirley, Lewis J. Somers, and Stanley B. White.

Walter E. Harmon of Portland, Maine, the New England representative of Kiwanis International instituted the new local Kiwanis Club at the Cabin Grill on March 3, 1930. The objects of Kiwanis International, which remain the same today, were read and explained to the new members. The regular meetings of the Club were held each Monday afternoon at 12:15 PM at the Cabin Grill on State Street.

The following committees were then formed:

  • Kiwanis Education
  • Finance Committee
  • Publicity and Music
  • International Club Relations
  • Underprivileged Children and Vocational Guidance
  • Laws and Registration
  • Goodwill and Grievance
  • Public Affairs and Agriculture
  • House, Reception and Attendance.

The formal presentation of the charter to the Kiwanis Club of Meriden was held on Monday evening, May 12, 1930, at 7:30 PM, at the Masonic Temple. The gala affair was attended by more than 200 for the banquet and program.
Charter Members were:

  • Claude M. Bradford
  • Edward B. Chalmers
  • Morris C. Chase
  • Carl M. Diefenback
  • Albert Flatow
  • A. Irving Green
  • George H. Hill
  • Francis B. Howes
  • Louis A. Johns
  • Saul D. Leades
  • Francis S. Lippitt
  • Hugh C. Morgan
  • John F. Molloy
  • Warren J. Packer
  • David W. Parke
  • Sheldon S. Roby
  • Selig Schwartz
  • Allen D. Shirley
  • Lewis J. Somers
  • William H. Stippich
  • Charles Z. Swisher
  • Edward L. Van Ry
  • Philip M. White
  • Stanley B. White
  • Edwin B. Wilkinson

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Kiwanis Club of Meriden is at Meriden Public Library.
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Join us for our unveiling and ribbon cutting of the new Kiwanis Club of Meriden hydroponic garden at the Meriden Public Library tonight at 6:30pm in Room 6! Briana Gardner, horticulturist and house plant expert at The Lil' Plant Shop, will speak about hydroponic gardening and Library staff will talk about their plans for the garden. 🌱🌿 🪴 The meeting and unveiling are free and open to the public!

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Leni P Grossomanides. Right up yr alley. Let’s go visit it some day soon!

Kiwanis Club of Meriden is at Meriden Public Library.
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Get ready to GROW this spring! 🌱🌿 🪴
Kiwanis Club of Meriden is thrilled to announce our donation of a Lettuce Grow hydroponic garden to the Meriden Public Library! This new garden will introduce library patrons of all ages to the magic of hydroponic gardening and cultivating vegetables, herbs, flowers, and more indoors.

Join us for our unveiling and ribbon cutting this Thursday, April 11 at 6:30pm in Room 6 at the Library! Briana Gardner, horticulturist and house plant expert at The Lil' Plant Shop, will join us to talk about hydroponic gardening.

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Get ready to GROW this spring! 🌱🌿 🪴 Kiwanis Club of Meriden is thrilled to announce our donation of a Lettuce Grow hydroponic garden to the Meriden Public Library! This new garden will introduce library patrons of all ages to the magic of hydroponic gardening and cultivating vegetables, herbs, flowers, and more indoors. Join us for our unveiling and ribbon cutting this Thursday, April 11 at 6:30pm in Room 6 at the Library! Briana Gardner, horticulturist and house plant expert at The Lil Plant Shop, will join us to talk about hydroponic gardening. #KidsNeedKiwanis
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Thank you! I’m looking forward to seeing its progress.

How exciting! Thanks for this gift to MPL and its patrons.

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