ABOUT THE WALKERTON KINSMEN CLUB:
With over 20 active members, we are one of the longest standing Kinsmen Clubs in Ontario, and are proud to be the oldest active service club in Walkerton. Over the years, the club has been very involved in the community:
- Held Annual Percy Dawson Memorial Golf Tournament (2022- present)
- Revived Walkerton's Citizen of the Year event in 2023, to be held every 3-5 years.
- Hosted Novelty Casino Night & Raffle from 2019-2022 (Yes held virtual throughout COVID)
- Sponsored Grapevines, Beer Steins & Moonshine event in 2017
- Sponsored EIEIO Family Farm Tour event in 2016
- Sponsored & organized fund raising drive for Walkerton Splash Pad 2013 – 2016
- Helped organize and run the Saugeen Home & Recreation Expo for many years
- Provided aid during the E-coli crisis of 2001
2024-2025 Executive
President: Steve Travale
Vice President: Joel Pletch
Secretary: John Vance
Treasurer: Stephen "Speedy" Spitzig
Risk Manager: Adam Nickel
Past President: Jeff Goulding
Vice President: Joel Pletch
Secretary: John Vance
Treasurer: Stephen "Speedy" Spitzig
Risk Manager: Adam Nickel
Past President: Jeff Goulding
About Kin Canada:
Founded by Hal Rogers on Feb. 20, 1920, Kin Canada is the nation’s largest all-Canadian service club organization. Kinsmen, Kinette and Kin clubs across the country work to better their communities, enhance the well-being of Canadians and improve the environment. Kin Canada has a proud 105 year history and has touched lives both in Canada and in countries across the globe.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
- A chance to volunteer in your community and see real results.
- A chance to participate in individual and group projects chosen and organized by you and your club.
- Camaraderie and fun with like-minded men in the community.
- Participate in leadership and event management training and personal development programs
- Network with community and business leaders
- Win prestigious national awards for personal and club accomplishments
- Access savings and rewards through our exclusively-negotiated Member Discount Programs
- Travel to conferences and events, meeting new people
Mission Statement
Volunteers enriching Canadian Communities
through Community Service, Leadership and Partnership.
through Community Service, Leadership and Partnership.