• This is the first and ONLY (so far) Club in Oklahoma.
• Aktion Clubs draw members from organizations that support individuals with disabilities, such as Work Shops, Day Centers, other group homes and special education programs.
• A Kiwanis club, composed of like-minded, service-oriented people from the community, serve as the club’s sponsor. Aktion Club is supported by the Kiwanis International Office in Indianapolis Indiana, which provides programs, literature and opportunities to relate to individuals with disabilities from countries worldwide.

• Community Service
• Fundraising
• Provide assistance and aid to others in need

Motto: Where development has no disability.

Vision: To develop competent, capable, caring leaders through the vehicle of service.

Mission: To provide adults living with disabilities an opportunity to develop initiative, leadership skills and to serve their communities.

Core Values:

1. Character Building: The ability to the right thing, even when it mightbe the unpopular choice
2. Leadership: The ability to listen, communicate, serve and guide others
3. Inclusiveness: Accepting and welcoming differences in other people
4. Caring: The act of being concerned about or interested in other people or situations

George D. “Jake” Swartout, 1988-1989 Governor of Kiwanis International’s Florida District, organized the first Aktion Club for adults who live with a disability in Putnam County, Florida, in 1987. With the assistance of fellow Kiwanians Ed Brooks and Dick Wittner, the Aktion Club concept spread throughout the Florida District and, by world-of-mouth, throughout the Kiwanis world. Aktion Club became an official Service Leadership Program of Kiwanis International on October 1, 2000.

Today, there are clubs in Canada, Barbados, Malaysia, Jamaica, Bahamas, Philippines, Australia and the United States.

Meetings: Last Wednesday of each month. 1000 S Santa Fe, Moore, OK, 73160 (last building)

1. How do I join?

Membership is open to any adult living with a disability who desires to become a leader in his/her community and wishes to provide service to others. Each Aktion Club is sponsored by a Kiwanis club. You can contact Moore Kiwanis or Aktion Club of SFP at 405-793-1643. You can also find us on FaceBook (AktionClub@sfp)

Aktion Club Dues are $8 and Aktion members are required to purchase a T-Shirt for service projects. The member cost for the shirt is $12. Meetings are held at 1000 S Santa Fe in Moore on the last Wednesday of each month at 3pm

2. How do I find a Kiwanis club in my area?

Aktion Club of SFP is currently the only Aktion Club in Oklahoma. If this changes you can stay updated by going to the Kiwanis website and use our Club locator.

3. How do members benefit?

Aktion Club provides an opportunity to build leadership and decision-making skills, as well as hold leadership roles in the club. Members experience meaningful community-service activities. They learn by doing. They learn organization, teamwork and leadership. But the most important lesson they learn is that individuals working together can and do make a difference to the world around them.

4. Who sponsors an Aktion Club?

Aktion Club of Santa Fe Place is a Service Leadership Program of South OKC  and Moore Kiwanis, a organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. Kiwanis clubs sponsor Aktion Clubs. Kiwanis members recognize that individuals with disabilities want to take an active role in solving problems and meeting needs of the world around them. One important way Kiwanis clubs serve their local communities is by sponsoring and supporting service organizations for young people. These programs include K-Kids clubs in elementary schools, Builders Clubs in middle schools, Key Clubs in high schools, and Circle K International in colleges and universities.

The Kiwanis club forms the Aktion Club by enlisting interest from a supporting organization, and then provides guidance in concert with organization’s personnel. Key Clubs and CKI clubs often get involved with the Aktion Club, providing excellent role models. Sponsorship by Kiwanis, Key Club and CKI is a winning combination because the ideals of voluntary service are shown by example.

5. What can an Aktion Club do?

Whether the club is involved in a small project at a community site or is working with a Kiwanis club, Key Club or CKI club on a larger project, Aktion Clubs can make their presence known.

Some Aktion Clubs:

• Conduct fundraisers such as car washes, paper drives and bake sales to raise money for needs in the community.
• Perform community services, such as environmental projects, park beautification, food drives or hospital visits.
• Organize canned food and clothing drives to support local shelters.
• Make cards for sick children in the hospital.
• Assist Kiwanis clubs, CKI and Key Clubs with their service initiatives.
• Take time out for fun! Aktion Club members visit zoos,museums, sporting events, among many other activities

Aktion Club members play as hard as they work, you can find its members anywhere there’s service to be rendered or fun to be had.

6. How much does it cost to start an Aktion Club?

There are four chartering options when you start an Aktion Club. The fees range from US$400 to US$600. The club and members will receive membership pins, cards, handbooks, certificates, gavel and banner.