Allen Kiwanis Club

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. Our sponsored programs include the Key Club of Allen High School, Builders Club at the middle school level, K-Kids and a Terrific Kids program at several elementary schools.

Among our many service projects-Allen Special Olympics; Journey of Hope; Children's Miracle Network; and Allen Angel League.

Our fundraisers include the Ron Gentry Memorial Golf Tournament and the Pancake Breakfast With Santa.

Learn more about the Allen Kiwanis Club and Kiwanis by visiting www.allenkiwanis.org and www. kiwanis.org. The club meets at noon each Thursday at the International House of Pancakes, 315 Central Expressway North (SB Hwy 75 between Allen Drive and McDermott).

Allen Lions Club

The Allen Lions Club, District 2-X1 Lions International, meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7 p.m., Ralph & Kacoos, 401 Central Expressway S.

The Lions Club major community service projects include scholarships for Allen High School graduates; eye exams and glasses for qualified Allen ISD students; Allen Special Olympics; Allen Community Outreach; Texas Scottish Rite Hospital; Lions Club International Foundation; Journey of Hope; sponsorship of physically challenged children and diabetic children to the Texas Lions Camp; Leader Dog for the Blind; and the Sight and Tissue Foundation Red Ribbon Campaign for Sight.

Our major fund raising project is our annual golf tournament.

Allen Rotary Club

Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide. We foster the development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service; high ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, and the dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve society; and the advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.

The Allen Sunrise Rotary meets at Twin Creeks Clubhouse, 501 Twin Creeks Drive, at 7 am. each Wednesday. The Allen Noontime Rotary meets at noon at Chase Oaks Golf Club Pavilions, 7201 Chase Oaks Blvd., Plano, each Wednesday.

Scouting

Scouting is more than camping. The time-tested programs of Scouting provide an educational environment where boys learn the ideals and values of the Scout Oath and Law while building leadership skills that will serve them for a lifetime. Plus, Scouting is the ideal way to spend time with your son. Join the adventure today. Visit us online at www.circle10.org or call 214-902-6700.

Cub Scouts ages 7 - 10

Cub Scouting is a year-round program uniquely designed to meet the needs of young boys and their families through fun and challenging activities designed to promote education, character and physical development.

Boy Scouts ages  11-18

Boy Scouting is an exciting leadership and character development program. With the support of adult leaders, youth learn self-confidence and develop personal values guided by the ideals found in the Scout Oath and Law.

Venturing ages 14 - 20

Venturing is a program for young men and women that is designed to help young people grow into responsible and caring adults through educational and recreational experiences.