Club History

The Kiwanis Club of Barbados South was formed on 26th September 1989. It was chartered with twenty-six members on 26th March, 1990 at Sam Lords Hotel in St. Philip, Barbados by Mr. Carlton E. Levy, District Governor of the Eastern Canada and the Caribbean District who also presented the charter. The Kiwanis Clubs of Bridgetown and Barbados North sponsored our club making it the third Kiwanis Club in Barbados. Kiwanian Dennis Graham was elected Charter President and Kiwanian Desmond Willet the Charter Secretary.

Throughout it's existence the club's membership remained all male until the Board of Directors at it's meeting on the 8th of April 1999 approved a proposal for membership from Mrs. Joycelyn Johnson. Kiwanian Joycelyn was inducted in an impressive ceremony on the 20th of April 1999 as the first female member of this club. Distinguished Lieutenant Governor (1998 - 1999) of Division 27 Lennox Prescod performed the induction at which three other members where inducted as well. A few weeks after, Kiwanian Eleanor Small earned the distinction of being the second female inductee and the club's entire female membership has since grown to an impressive 8 during this short time.

On September 4th 1999, the club hosted its 10th Anniversary Awards Presentation and Dinner at its home, Southern Palms Beach Club. This function was attended by Minister of Tourism George Payne, himself a Kiwanis Distinguished Lieutenant Governor, who also addressed the gathering of Kiwanians, spouses, family and friends. Special awards were presented to the 13 Charter members who are still active club members, as well as to the Club's 8 Past Presidents.

Club Meetings

The first fellowship meeting was held at the South Winds Hotel, The club currently meets at the Southern Palms Beach Hotel, St. Lawrence Gap, Christ Church, Barbados, every Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. for an evening of fun and fellowship. Meetings are designed to be interesting, informative and entertaining. Interactive participation is encouraged. Dress is informal unless otherwise stipulated. Some members wear their Kiwanis vests to regular meetings, but this is a matter of preference.

Past Officers

* Distinguished

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