| Projects |
Description |
| K 1 Day |
Worldwide one day each year, the Kiwanis family of Clubs participate in community improvement projects in their communities. |
| Volunteer of the Month |
A Volunteer of the Month from the community is selected each month by the various committees and the cost is of a plaque
and breakfast for the winner and their family is borne by the Community Services Committee. |
| Medal of Honor |
MiraCosta College honors outstanding graduates with
its Medal of Honor. We sponsor one or more of these students each year. |
| Holiday Home Tours |
We provide docents for the home that are shown and/or
act as hostesses and hosts during the day long event. OPK also sponsors
prizes and gifts to assist the Friends of the Oceanside Public Library in
this fund raising event. |
| See-Gull Stuffing |
Members stuff the see-gulls once a quarter for
mailing. The See-Gull is the Friends of the Oceanside Public Library's
Newsletter. |
| Library Book Sale |
Members assist the Library with its quarterly book
sale. |
| Community Conference |
Each year, the Club organizes a Community Conference which gathers citizens together to address
the topic, What can we do to make Oceanside a better place to live. We derive some projects from
their input each year. |
| Relay for Life |
Participation in the American Cancer Society fund raiser Relay for Life
includes sponsorship of a team and financial assistance. |
| YMCA Adult Swim |
Financial assistance is provided to help adults who are unable to meet the costs of participation. |
| Diabetes Awareness |
Provide financial support and educational materials. |
| Oceanside Reads Adult Literacy project |
Assistance in finding tutors, making a financial donation and by support
for the project in other ways. |
| Dictionaries for Kidz |
Provided dictionaries for all third graders in the Oceanside
Unified School District. |
| Kiwanis for KIDZ |
Provide funding and scholarships for Campfire projects throughout the year. |
| Seat in the Seat Awards |
Gift cards for perfect attendance at four key
elementary schools. |
| Hope of America Award |
California-Nevada-Hawaii District of Kiwanis Foundation Award recognizes a student who has achieved well in spite of overwhelming disadvantages. |
| MiraCosta College Scholarship |
Donate funds to the scholarship fund. |
| Juvenile Diversion Panelists |
Provide panelists for a first-time offender diversion program. |
| Beach Fun Day |
On May 20, 2011, provide a beach fun day for at least 100
handicapped children at the Harbor Beach area of the Oceanside Harbor with static
displays, food, entertainment, and specialized sports activities. |
| Mission School Awards Program |
Assist the school by providing awards for children at the end of year
awards assembly. |