Kiwanis Club of Ottawa AKtion Clubs
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Description and Services
Hours	No set office hours. Call or leave a message.
Dates	Year-round
Meetings	6:30 pm-8 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion, Montgomery Branch, 330 Kent St, Ottawa; fully accessible; intersection: Somerset St; free occasional parking on the street; bus route: 2, 153  OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Bus Schedules    * Clubs meet on alternate weeks, bi-monthly.
Description	A community service group composed of developmentally disabled adults who strive to return to their communities while developing important skills at the same time. Their goals are * to develop initiative and leadership * to provide experience in living and working together * to serve the community * to prepare for useful citizenship    * Members perform a variety of services to the community such as fundraisers and other projects to raise money for needs in the community.    * Members do community services, including * environmental projects * park beautification * food drives * nursing home visitations * as well as assisting Kiwanis Clubs with their projects. They also go to sporting events and visit museums, among many other activities.    Two local clubs: The Bytown Club and The Ottawa Club. Both contain a maximum of 54 members each. Each club meets bi-monthly on Tuesdays.
Waiting List	Yes
Eligibility	Ages: 18 year(s) and up    Adults and seniors, 18 years of age and over, with developmental disabilities
Application	Call to apply * Referral through shelters or agencies that serve those who are developmentally challenged are accepted.
Fees	Program - $0.50 cents per meal at meetings ; None
Languages of Service	English ; French - Limited
Areas Served	Ottawa (City of)
Contact Information
Office Phone	613-248-1834 * Cellular 613-292-1192
Fax	613-248-1835
E-mail	hw_moore@hotmail.com
Website	www.ottawakiwanis.org
Primary Contact	Harold Moore, Chairman
Alternate Contact	Rita Harper, Administrative Manager; Phone: 613-233-1900; Email: ritaharper@ottawakiwanis.org
Volunteer Coordinator	Dave Trigger, Co-Chairman
Primary Executive	Harold Moore, Chairman
Alternate Executive	Dave Trigger, Assistant; Phone: 613-295-8158; Email: Dtrigger@gmail.com
Names
Alternate Name	Aktion Club of Bytown ; AKtion Club of Ottawa ; The Kiwanis Club of Ottawa
Location & Accessibility
Located In Community	Ottawa
Mailing Address	c/o Harold Moore  2675 Alta Vista Dr  Ottawa, ON K1V 7T5
Other Details
Subjects	Adults ; Charitable status ; Clubs ; Developmental disabilities ; Nonprofit organizations ; Recreation ; Seniors
Accreditation	No; Licensed by Kiwanis International
Print Material	Brochure * booklets
Resources	Website
Established	1999
Elections	The Board of Directors is elected.
Funding	Fundraising ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 119240844 RR0001