JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — Congratulations are in order for the newly formed Kiwanis Club of Jefferson Township, which officially organized this week with an impressive 30 charter members, doubling the minimum required to charter a new club.
The club is led by the following officers: Stephanie Kaulfers, President; Christian Barranco, Vice President; Bryan Lance, Treasurer; and Yvonne Ioffredo, Secretary. Board members include Kim Schutte, Karen Helmstetter, and Donna Vander Ploeg.
The milestone was achieved in just three days, serving as a powerful example of “Double Down with Frank,” the membership growth and impact theme championed by Frank Cahill, Governor New Jersey District Kiwanis International. The initiative encourages clubs to think bigger, act faster, and multiply their reach in service to children and communities.
To officially charter a new club, Kiwanis International requires a minimum of 15 charter members. By doubling that number, the Jefferson Township club demonstrated extraordinary momentum and positioned itself to expand its service footprint from day one.
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world, one child and one community at a time. Local clubs focus on hands-on service projects, fundraising initiatives, and partnerships that support children and families while addressing the unique needs of their communities.
A key component of the Kiwanis mission is its support of Service Leadership Programs, which provide young people with opportunities to develop leadership skills through service. These programs include Key Club at the high school level, Builders Club for middle school students, K-Kids in elementary schools, and Circle K International at the college level, helping to develop the next generation of civic-minded leaders.
Reaching 30 charter members allows the Kiwanis Club of Jefferson Township to apply for a Kickstarter Grant through the Kiwanis Children’s Fund. The $1,000 grant can be used to launch a hands-on service project addressing the most pressing needs within the Jefferson Township community.
“This is exactly what Double Down with Frank is all about — building stronger clubs faster so we can serve more children right from day one,” Kaulfers said. “Instead of meeting the minimum, this club chose to double its commitment and its impact.”
The next meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Jefferson Township will be held on Monday, February 2, at 6:30 p.m. at Jefferson Diner, located at 5 Bowling Green Parkway, Lake Hopatcong. Everyone is invited to attend and learn more about getting involved.
With strong leadership, enthusiastic charter members, and immediate access to grant funding, the Kiwanis Club of Jefferson Township is off to a powerful start as it joins a global network of volunteers committed to service, leadership, and community impact.
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