The Kiwanis Club of Gimli & District is one of nine clubs in Kiwanis Division 2 which has a total membership of 162. Division 2 is one of eight Divisions in the Western Canada District which stretches from Thunder Bay, Ontario in the east, to Dawson Creek, British Columbia in the west. As at November 2005, there are 51 Kiwanis Clubs and over 1,292 members!

The Gimli & District Club was organized and chartered on May 27, 1974.  The original club had 29 members. The parent/sponsoring club was Selkirk, MB.  We celebrated our 35th Anniversary on September 12, 2009

The Objects of Kiwanis International To give primacy to the human and spiritual, rather than to the material values of life; To encourage the daily living of The Golden Rule in all human relationships; To promote the adoption and application of higher social, business and professional standards; To develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive and serviceable citizenship; To promote, through Kiwanis Clubs, a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render altruistic service, and to build better communities; To cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism which make possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism and goodwill.

Eastern Interlake Region Gimli is located on the west shore of Lake Winnipeg. Our beautiful beach is the hub of many summer activities, but the shoreline is only one of the Eastern Interlake's many attractions. Gimli and its surrounding communities offers many entertainment options. Throughout the summer we host concerts in the downtown area. You can partake in live theatre, or world class short and long films during the Gimli Film Festival. Gimli is home to various festivals, most famously the Islendingadagurinn (Icelandic Festival). Gimli boasts many historic and cultural sites. Learn the history of the area at the New Icelandic Heritage Museum, or the Lake Winnipeg Visitor Centre. Peruse local art along the harbour wall, or in one of our many galleries. Gimli is paradise for sports enthusiasts. Take advantage of our golf courses, fishing, ball diamonds, and groomed snowmobile and cross country ski trails. The Region has a unique diversity of Ukranian and Icelandic cultures.  The heritage and culture can be seen in many of our local festival, activities and special delicacies such as rullapylsa, perogies, pickerel, whitefish and smoked goldeye.

Our Communities As a general snapshot, Gimli and its surrounding communties has a relatively high seniors population, reflective of its growth as a retirement destination in recent years.  Over 20% of its population is 65+, while approximately 27% is under 25 years old.  The remaining 50% of working age citizens work in a variety of sectors including a growing industrial sector, agriculture, fishing and private sector.  Also, given our commuting distance to Winnipeg, many people rely on employment in the city centres. There is considerable growth in new housing and vacation/condominium development, indicating a rise in economic prosperity.  The Region's overall average income is $47,500 based on Census figures.  However, it should be noted that there is a high ratio of single parent/female families with the responsibility for multiple children in the Region.  When one looks at the income rates of women, the picture is very different.  Gimli women are earning an average income of only $12,850 per year!  Recent information from Evergreen Basic Needs/Food Bank also shows that 97 youth from 0-17 years old received Christmas hampers in 2004.  This figure is 7% of our local population. Kiwanis' support for local children, women, seniors and disabled peoples makes a big difference in our rural communities.