Mount Washington Valley Kiwanis – Kiwanis Club of Mount Washington Valley

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Club Officers

President – Norm Gamache

President Elect – Tim George

Vice President –

Past President – Allen Gould

Treasurer – Linda Hall Little

Secretary – Charlie Mallar

Board of Directors

Three Years

John Little

Marie Lee

Rick Breton

Two Years

Diane Gamache

Chris Booras

One Year

Deb Eskedahl

Chris Gillette

Jack Lee

Welcome to Kiwanis Club of Mount Washington Valley!

We are an eclectic mix of ages, genders, occupations, backgrounds and interests. We are all passionate about making our community and the world a better place for children so they can thrive. We are devoted to serving the children in our local community through unique and innovative service projects and fundraising initiatives.

What is Kiwanis?

Here’s a short video that explains what Kiwanis is all about.

Our Mission

The Kiwanis Club of Mount Washington Valley was established in 1975 when twenty local residents recognized the need for another service organization in the region – read more of our history here. Today, our club has grown to 53 members and continues to expand, with one of our founding members still on the roster.

Our mission is simple yet powerful:

The mission of the Kiwanis Club of Mount Washington Valley is to make our community a better place to live by engaging adult and youth volunteers in service projects, with a special focus on meeting the needs of children.

While our primary focus is supporting the local community, our efforts also contribute to global service initiatives. Click here to learn more about how our work benefits the Mount Washington Valley.

This short clip highlights our community involvement, featuring member Barbara and K-Kid Ava!

Next Meeting

Prospective members are always welcome! We typically hold dinner meetings on the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Ledgeview Grill, located inside the North Conway Country Club, 76 Norcross Circle, North Conway, NH, starting at 5:30 PM. Access our calendar here.

Looking for a way to give back to your community? Do you enjoy helping kids, having fun, and making a positive impact? Consider joining our Kiwanis club!

Curious to learn more? Join us for a meeting—your first dinner is on us! We meet bi-weekly, often featuring guest speakers, and actively support a variety of community projects. While we welcome members who can commit time to service, there’s no pressure—volunteer as much or as little as your schedule allows.

Beyond service, you’ll have the chance to connect with amazing people from the valley and participate in fun social events throughout the year, including a holiday party, mystery dine-around, and summer cookouts.

We encourage prospective members to attend a few meetings before applying. This gives you the opportunity to get to know our group, experience our projects firsthand, and see the impact we make together.

Upcoming Events

Ski for Sunshine to support Camp Sunshine!

Kennett Key Club’s fourth annual “Ski for Sunshine” fundraiser for Camp Sunshine will be held Saturday, March 1, from 4-8 p.m.

This fun community and family event will again be hosted by Cranmore Mountain Resort, and all of the proceeds will go to Camp Sunshine. Camp Sunshine brings hope and community to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. Located on Sebago Lake in Maine, it offers free, year-round sessions where families can recharge and connect with others facing similar challenges.

In addition to skiing, there will be live music, food and beverages available in Cranmore’s new Fairbank Lodge. Additionally, there will be a virtual silent auction to benefit the organization.

Individual skiers and teams of four skiers are encouraged to register and fundraise. Anyone can go to the event website and donate in the name of an individual or team and help them meet their fundraising goals.

Click here for more information.

Our Signature Project

ANGELS & ELVES!

Angels & Elves is a holiday gift-giving program run by the Mount Washington Valley (MWV) Kiwanis Club. The program helps ensure that children in need within the Mount Washington Valley area receive holiday gifts. Families can apply for assistance, and the program matches children with “angels” (donors) who purchase gifts based on the children’s needs and wish lists.

The program often focuses on essentials such as warm clothing, winter gear, and educational items, along with toys and other gifts to brighten the holiday season. Angels & Elves typically operates during the holiday season but also conducts fundraising year-round to support its mission. Volunteers play a vital role in organizing, wrapping, and distributing the gifts, making it a true community effort.

2024 Season

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our amazing community—including Settler’s Green, who has generously donated a storefront for over a decade—435 local children and their families received toys, warm clothing, and grocery cards this Christmas! Many children went home with bikes, gifted by a few extraordinary donors, while several hundred others experienced the magic of a ride on the Santa Express, a special train trip generously provided by the Conway Scenic Railroad just for us! This marks the 33rd year of Angels & Elves, and this season brought something truly special—MANY of our sponsors shared that they once received gifts from us and were thrilled to now pay it forward to help others. It’s a beautiful reminder of how generosity comes full circle.

Elf Headquarters will reopen in November 2025. We will post information regarding our new location, hours, and opening dates on this website, in the Conway Daily Sun and on Facebook.

Elf Headquarters may be closed, but our fundraising continues year-round. We shop throughout the year for children’s essential needs—warm jackets, snow pants, waterproof boots, ski-style gloves, hats, and bedding. Whenever possible, we take advantage of end-of-season sales to make the most of your tax deductible donations.