About Us!

OUR MISSION AND VALUES

THE KIWANIS MISSION
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. 

THE KIWANIS VISION
Kiwanis will be a positive influence in communities worldwide — so that one day, all children will wake up in communities that believe in them, nurture them and provide the support they need to thrive.

THE KIWANIS MOTTO
Serving the children of the world

THE KIWANIS OBJECTS
To give 
primacy to the human and spiritual, rather than to the material values of life.

To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships.

To promote the adoption and the application of higher social, business, and professional standards.

To develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive, and serviceable citizenship.

To provide, through Kiwanis clubs, a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render altruistic service, and to build better communities.

To cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism which make possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism, and goodwill.

Have a general question? Contact:

Kirstin Litz, Executive Director

Phone: 720-776-2478

Email: [email protected]

2025-2026 Executive Committee

Governor Carol Chiarito, Pueblo

Governor Elect Andrea Weule, South Denver

Immediate Past Gov. Kathy Williams, Lakewood

Treasurer Steve Otto, Belmar

Executive Director, Kirstin Litz, Wheat Ridge

RMD Committee Chairs

MembershipDominick BretonWheat Ridge
Club Opening SpecialistChrissy OlsenScottsbluff
K KidsMichelle HoffnerBroomfield North Metro
Builders ClubAngie AgualloScottsbluff
Key ClubShane MillerSheridan
CKIJames MartinAurora
Aktion ClubLee Katz Belmar
Key LeaderChris ScurtoCastle Rock Impact
Youth ProtectionHeidi YeleyUte Pass-Woodland Park
Risk ManagementLarry HowellFort Collins-Eyeopeners
Bylaws and PoliciesDerek ManleyScottsbluff
ResolutionsDerek ManleyScottsbluff
Education chairRuss AdsitGrand Junction
WebmasterLesley GrayGolden
PR & Marketing ChairHolli ArnettArvada-Jefferson

Lt. Governors

Division 2Stacey MascarenaGrand Junction
Division 4Jason RoshekUte Pass-Woodland Park
Division 5Rick BaldessariGolden
Division 6Debbie WeuleLakewood
Division 7Raul AgualloScottsbluff
Division 8Laura MunariCheyenne
Division 9Darci AnderssonCasper 307
Division 9Denny HillSheridan

RMD Past Governors

2024-2025 Kathy Williams
2023-2024 Ann Stelling2012-2013 Jack Schwartz2002-2003 John L. Elliot
2022-2023 Dawn Ignatius2011-2012 Bob Garretson 2001-2002 Don Baker
2021-2022 Robin Scurto 2010-2011 Bert West 2000-2001 Dennis Heckart
2020-2021 Bob O’Connor2009-2010 Kelly Steck-James1998-1999 Michael R. Anderson
2019-2020 Derek Manley2008-2009 Rich Emerson1997-1998 Verle Meister
2018-2019 Tim Sheppard2007-2008 Chuck Ziegler 1995-1996 Walter A. Stowe
2017-2018 Hayley Suppes 2006-2007 Shannon D. Stowe1993-1994 Michael A. Usher
2016-2017 Kathy Lee2005-2006 George Kinzer1992-1993 Thomas C. Sullivan
2015-2016 Jonathan Mangino 2004-2005 Paulette Barney1988-1989 Warren Mitchell
2013-2014 LeAnn Zetmeir 2003-2004 Mary Villalba1987-1988 Raymond A. Wallendar

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