Kiwanis recently made a donation to the Good Faith Clinic, which provides the primary health needs for those who have neither health insurance nor TennCare in the Athens and McMinn County area through physical evaluations, consultations, diagnostic efforts, necessary medical testing and medication. Founded in 1995 by Drs. David and Jenny Byrd, the clinic is staffed by volunteers from Athens Regional Medical Center and others from across the area.

The clinic is housed in a new facility at Christ Community Church in Athens.

Kiwanis International is a service organization whose motto is "serving the children of the world." In addition to supporting the Good Faith Clinic, the Athens Kiwanis Club supports schools in the Athens City and McMinn County systems, the E.G. Fisher Public Library, Friendly Fellow Club, Coordinated Charities, McMinn Area Cancer Relief, McMinn Tomorrow and the United Way of McMinn and Meigs Counties, among many others.

"Sadly, there are a number of families in our area who are uninsured, so we're fortunate to have a place like the Good Faith Clinic to serve the medical needs of those who might not otherwise be able to get the help they need," said Athens Kiwanis Club President Scott Underwood. "While our mission is to help children, in the case of the Good Faith Clinic, when we help the parents overcome illness in addition to the children, the children benefit, and so does our community.

"Children are our future," he added, "and that's why Kiwanis strives to provide opportunities for them."

For more information on the Good Faith Clinic, visit www.cccathens.org/goodfaithclinic.html

The Athens Kiwanis Club recently made a donation to the Good Faith Clinic, an Athens-based organization providing healthcare to the area's uninsured. From left are Kiwanis Club member James McKeehan, Good Faith Clinic Board President Laurie Hallenberg and Past President Oscar Carey.

Kiwanis at Christmas

• Over $800 donated to the Friendly Fellow Club

• Children sponsored through Athens City Schools

• Over 600 toys donated to area children in need

• Sponsored EK Baker Elementary Carols at NHC

Kiwanis Teams up with National Moofest

The Kiwanis Club of Athens joined the National Moofest team to help make May 30 one of the biggest days in Athens history.  The Kiwanis Club held their annual Pancake Breakfast the morning of Moofest.  Over 12,000 people, many from out of town, attended Moofest and many began their day with Kiwanis Pancakes!  Both groups will use funds to support local youth and volunteer groups in the community!

May 2009

Kiwanis Supports Coordinated Charities

Jack Garner, director for Coordinated Charities, is shown receiving a check from club president Jonathan Hicks.  At left is member John Proffitt.  At right is Kiwanian James McKeehan.

March '09

Kiwanis Supports the E. G. Fisher Public Library

The Kiwanis Club made a donation to the E. G. Fisher Public Library recently.  Pictured are Kiwanians John Proffitt, Charles Pesce, Paul Smith, Library Director Beth Mercer, and Kiwanians Larry Wright, Greg Moses and Karen Love.

February 2009

Kiwanis Club Supports Good Faith Clinic

The Kiwanis Club recently presented a check to the Good Faith Clinic, a free health care clinic in Athens.  Pictured are Kiwanians Greg Moses, Brad Harris,  Good Faith Clinic  physician Doctor Oscar Carey, Kiwanians Michelle Baker, Sharon Brown and James McKeehan.

January 2009

Club Meets Fridays at Noon @
Tennessee Wesleyan College
204 E College Street
Athens, Tennessee

President: Scott Underwood
Vice President:  John Forgety
Secretary:  Eric Newberry
Treasurer:  Wayne Scarbrough

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