Kiwanis Club of
San BernardinoKiwanis International is a global organization serving children of the world for over 100 years. The Kiwanis Club of San Bernardino is dedicated to serving the local community through various service and fundraising projects. Our club has been in service to our community for more than 100 years. We are a group of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. We would love to have you join us!
Service Committee Chair Vacancy
We are currently seeking a new Service Committee Chair.
If you are interested in leading this vital committee, please contact C.J.
Diversity, Inclusiveness, and Equity
The Kiwanis Club of San Bernardino does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.
Save The Date!
We are actively planning the tournament during our club and board meetings, and we encourage everyone to attend and get involved!
The Basketball Tournament will take place on December 26, 27, 29, and 30 (dark Sunday, December 28).
Join us at the meetings to learn how you can volunteer, contribute ideas, and help make this year’s tournament a huge success!
Upcoming Events
November 18, 2025 - Tuesday Meeting Claim Jumper, San Bernardino, 12 noon
Guest Speaker: SOS Read Program
SOS Read was started by Howard Grossman with the goal of bringing books to every newborn in San Bernardino County. They educate new parents on the importance of reading to babies and infants. President (and Kiwanian), Cindy Ludvigsen, will be presenting.
November 19, 2025 -Division Council Meeting at the San Bernardino Elks Lodge- 2055 Elks Drive, 6pm
As part of the Greater San Bernardino annual Toy Drive, attendees are encouraged to bring a toy valued at $10 to help brighten the holidays for local children in need.
Please send your RSVPs no later than Wednesday, November 12, 2025, by 8 a.m. to C.J. Or you may also contact Manny Hernandez directly at (909) 556-5576 no later than 5 p.m. on November 12, 2025.
November 25, 2025 -Board Meeting, Zoom, 12pm
Dr. Don will send the agenda and link
Dec 2, 2025 - Tuesday Meeting Claim Jumper, San Bernardino, 12 noon
Program: Annual Child Protection Training
Getting Involved
Join Our Club
Come to a meeting
We have lunch meetings on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month. We are currently meeting at the Claim Jumper Restaurant located at 1905 Commerce Center East in San Bernardino California 92408. The restaurant can be entered from Hospitality Drive just West of Waterman Dr. The club also meets in a hybrid format – those who can’t be there in person join us on Zoom for our meetings at 12:30 pm. We welcome guests, speakers, and potential new members at any meeting!
Volunteer with us
We volunteer around our community throughout the year. We host an annual basketball tournament for high school boys and girls, we give out over $30,000 of scholarships every year, we work with the Boys and Girls Club to help students with back-to-school shopping, and we are always looking for new volunteer activities, and ideas! Keep an eye on our calendar (above) and join us for a meeting or a volunteer opportunity!
What we do
Our Service Projects
Basketball Tournament
In December of 2025, we will be hosting our 67th Annual Men’s Basketball Tournament. Our host school for the tournament is Arroyo Valley High School. The second site is rotated among other high schools in the San Bernardino Unified School District
Scholarhsips
Each year, we give over $30,000 in scholarships to high school graduates continuing their education at trade schools, community colleges, and four-year universities!
Back-To-School
As part of the Boys and Girls Club Back-to-School Shopping event, every year, we sponsor students by taking them shopping for back-to-school clothes at Khols Department Store in Redlands. It is always a fun event for us and the kids!
...And More
We sponsor two Key Clubs for high school students at Indian Springs High School and Middle College High School. We also sponsor Bringing Up Grades and Terrific Kids programs at Lincoln Elementary. We are always looking for new ways to volunteer and help our community!
What Drives Us
The Kiwanis Mission
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.
Get to know us
Board Members
Dr. C.J. Cook
President, 2024-2025
Don Averill
Secretary, 2024-2025
Linda Smith
President Elect
Deborah Crowley
Treasurer, 2024-2025
Christney Barilla
Vice President
Dr. C.J. Cook
Immediate Past President, 2024-2025
Get to know us
Our Newest Members
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