West Geauga Kiwanis Aktion Club is Active

This summer, the West Geauga Kiwanis Aktion Club has two special events planned for the Chesterland Community. Come join the fun, get physically fit by learning how to play pickleball and then relax and enjoy our afternoon summer concert series.

CONGRATS PRESIDENT ROBERT

Congratulations to Amy Gallagher of Conneaut Kiwanis, Meriah Duncan of Kirtland Kiwanis, and Robert Schwarz of West Geauga Kiwanis for being the recipients of the Brilliant Star Certificates for their fantastic service and great commitment to the youth in our communities.

May we continue to make the world a better place one child and one community at a time.

Awesome Speakers Present at Kiwanis Meeting

At our regular Kiwanis meeting on April 14, 2026 at the Chesterland Baptist Church, the West Geauga Kiwanis members listened to 2 speakers.

George Zehnder, a local Chesterland resident gave a brief presentation about the Chester Grave Hunters, a group whose mission is “Preserving & Protecting Our Historic Graves and Cemeteries. Chesterland, Ohio,” George announced an upcoming meeting on the 225th anniversary of the founding of Chester Township. Thanks, George, for this information


Nancy Benincasa, Superintendent of the West Geauga Schools, gave an engaging presentation that highlighted how well the West Geauga Schools are doing. She cited our school’s excellent ranking within the state, the success of our sports teams,as well as the innovative and traditional aspects of the curriculum offered. Nancy also took questions from those in attendance at our Kiwanis meeting. She explained the offerings in our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Programs. Ryan Patti, Principal at West Geauga High School, outlined the offerings available to students seeking trade school offerings. Superintendent Benincasa was also accompanied by members of her staff, as well as a member of the school board and the district’s Treasurer.

Thank you Superintendent Benincasa and the West Geauga School’s staff, including our School Board member and Treasurer, for attending our Kiwanis meeting and providing valuable information about our schools

The Kiwanis Mission: Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time“.

THANK YOU FRANK SKOMROCK

Les Scott and Frank Skomrock 2022 Pancake Breakfast

42 years flipping pancakes

Frank still attends the pancake breakfasts, but as a patron with his family. Frank raised his kids in Chesterland and was a painter. He shows up with 12 of his family at the last breakfast of the year and he treats everyone. We comp his pancake breakfasts. He’s in his late 80’s. He will always be a Friend of WG kiwanis.

West Geauga Kiwanis Receives Matching Grant


The Ohio District Kiwanis Grant Foundation presented a $500 matching grant to the West Guauga Kiwanis in support of their annual 100 bags of hope food pantry outreach at their March 31, 2026 meeting.

The club is grateful for Mike Kilroy’s leadership and continuing support of this project and the recognition by our Ohio Kiwanis District

Mike Kilroy, Robert Schwarz, and Gary Stumph

Serving Children at the Ronald McDonald House

On Monday, March 23, 2026, a group of West Geauga KIwanians headed to the Ronald McDonald House on Euclid Avenue across from the Cleveland Clinic.

Ronald McDonald House provides comfort, care, and support for families with children who are sick around the world.

The Kiwanians had a guided tour of this beautiful facility that houses family members with children in the Cleveland Clinic and Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital. It provides a more than comfortable place for families to gather and stay. They provide meals, indoor play areas for the kids as well as an outdoor recreation area.

Our experienced Kiwanis cooks (we served 1800 people pancakes the day before) prepared a meal of pierogis, chicken paprikash, flank steak, and kielbasa. We also prepared fresh vegetables for a salad bar.

We were guided by Chef Ray, who oversees the kitchen at Ronald McDonald House.

Thank you to all at the Ronald McDonald House who allowed us to participate in the Kiwanis mission to serve and help children.

Kiwanis Pancake Breakfasts Extended

Now Extended thru March 29 !

Due to the power outage on March 15, 2026, the Kiwanis Breakfast was postponed and a new breakfast was added March 29, 2026. So come and have the best pancakes, French toast and sausage as well as fun conversations with all those that attend.

Week 3 – March 15 2026 – Pancake Fundraiser

Dont Miss Out . Only two more weeks to enjoy delicious Pancakes, Sausage and French Toast.

Join in on this community event where Scout troops, Band members, Kiwanis Key club and of course our West Geuaga Kiwanis members come to gether with outher community organizations to produce the finest all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast in Ohio

Fabulous First Week

Week one of four is in the books, many thanks to all that participated in week one of the 2026 West Geauga Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser.

We are looking forward to providing the best pancake breakfast in the state of Ohio over the next three weeks!!

Please support this effort that raises provides funding for numerous worthy efforts in our community.

See you on March 8th

SEE WHAT WE DO IN THE VIDEO BELOW

Highlights of week one

Tomorrow is the BIG DAY !

March 1st is our first pancake breakfast fundraiser for 2026. Saturday, Feb 28, we met at the Kiwanis barn to load up the grills and all the paraphernalia needed to produce what many consider the best pancake breakfast in Ohio. Many thanks to the many hands that are making this possible. We look forward to serving you tomorrows

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