In 1920, the town of Bowling Green had about 5,800 people. BGSU was known as BG Normal College and had about 4 or 5 buildings. There were interurban, or railway cars, that traveled Main and Wooster Streets.
It was in this year that the Bowling Green Noon Kiwanis club was formed and chartered. The club was chartered on December 23, 1920, and was officially presented in February 1921. Our club was the 25th club in Ohio and the 359th club in the nation. The first president of the Bowling Green Club was A.B. Conklin, a school teacher and later the dean of students at BGSU.
The club had 86 members in its beginning years and throughout the years, has maintained membership levels of over 100. These members have built a legacy of service and fellowship which continues to this day. Today there are over 200 clubs in the state and over 8,500 clubs in 80 nations across the world!
At our meeting today (September 10), we heard encouraging words from Gary Saunders, donated a check to the Wood County District Public Library in support of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, recognized the member of the month for August and two club veterans in the Legion of Honor, and heard about the upcoming hockey season from BGSU Head Hockey Coach Dennis "Willy" Williams. ... See MoreSee Less
Grab your teammate and put your cornhole skills to the test!
We’re looking for teams to fill the boards at the Kiwanis Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser on Sunday, September 20 at 1 p.m. at Wooster Green in Bowling Green!
For just $25 per 2-person team, you get an afternoon of competition, bragging rights, and a chance to take home a division trophy — all while supporting a great cause.
Choose your division: 🏆 Business 🏆 Campus Life 🏆 Community
What you get: 🌽 Boards & bags provided 🔥 Double-elimination tournament 🏆 Trophies for division winners 🎟️ 50/50 raffle 🍔 Food trucks 🙌 A fun afternoon with your favorite teammate
Think you and your partner have what it takes? Tag your teammate below, claim your team name, and GET REGISTERED!
Not a team yet? No problem! Individual players can register for $15 and we'll pair you with another single player.
Best part? Your $25 team registration helps support the Wood County Committee on Aging’s Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Holiday Project, providing holiday gifts to local children being raised by their grandparents.
📅 Sunday, September 20 ⏰ 1 p.m. 📍 Wooster Green, Bowling Green
$25 per team | $15 individual
Preregistration is encouraged — so don't wait until the bags are flying!
Register online by using the the QR code or stop into the Wood County Committee On Aging !
History
In 1920, the town of Bowling Green had about 5,800 people. BGSU was known as BG Normal College and had about 4 or 5 buildings. There were interurban, or railway cars, that traveled Main and Wooster Streets.
It was in this year that the Bowling Green Noon Kiwanis club was formed and chartered. The club was chartered on December 23, 1920, and was officially presented in February 1921. Our club was the 25th club in Ohio and the 359th club in the nation. The first president of the Bowling Green Club was A.B. Conklin, a school teacher and later the dean of students at BGSU.
The club had 86 members in its beginning years and throughout the years, has maintained membership levels of over 100. These members have built a legacy of service and fellowship which continues to this day. Today there are over 200 clubs in the state and over 8,500 clubs in 80 nations across the world!
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At our meeting today (September 10), we heard encouraging words from Gary Saunders, donated a check to the Wood County District Public Library in support of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, recognized the member of the month for August and two club veterans in the Legion of Honor, and heard about the upcoming hockey season from BGSU Head Hockey Coach Dennis "Willy" Williams. ... See MoreSee Less
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Who’s Got the Best Toss in Wood County?
Grab your teammate and put your cornhole skills to the test!
We’re looking for teams to fill the boards at the Kiwanis Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser on Sunday, September 20 at 1 p.m. at Wooster Green in Bowling Green!
For just $25 per 2-person team, you get an afternoon of competition, bragging rights, and a chance to take home a division trophy — all while supporting a great cause.
Choose your division:
🏆 Business
🏆 Campus Life
🏆 Community
What you get:
🌽 Boards & bags provided
🔥 Double-elimination tournament
🏆 Trophies for division winners
🎟️ 50/50 raffle
🍔 Food trucks
🙌 A fun afternoon with your favorite teammate
Think you and your partner have what it takes?
Tag your teammate below, claim your team name, and GET REGISTERED!
Not a team yet? No problem! Individual players can register for $15 and we'll pair you with another single player.
Best part? Your $25 team registration helps support the Wood County Committee on Aging’s Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Holiday Project, providing holiday gifts to local children being raised by their grandparents.
📅 Sunday, September 20
⏰ 1 p.m.
📍 Wooster Green, Bowling Green
$25 per team | $15 individual
Preregistration is encouraged — so don't wait until the bags are flying!
Register online by using the the QR code or stop into the Wood County Committee On Aging !
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