Over 40 years ago, a group of 37 civic minded men in Upland decided to join together and form a Kiwanis service club that met for breakfast instead of lunch. Thus was born the KIWANIS CLUB OF UPLAND-FOOTHILL. Three of the original charter members remain active today, Frank Aglio, Bill Landecena, and Hal Schliemann. The club is currently comprised of 54 civic- minded men and women ranging in age from 27 to 90years. Our average age is in the low 50's. We don't wear funny hats or have a secret handshake! This is not your grandfathers' club but we do meet weekly to have fun and serve the community.

Over the years the club has conducted a wide variety of community service activities. Our current projects include:

- Easter Egg Hunt
- July 4th Fireworks Grill & Snack bar
- Concerts and Movies in the Park (originally called Mosquito Serenade) for 29 years
- Prayer Breakfast for 23 years
- Serving food for Competitors of Wheel Chair Tennis
- Shoes For Kids (hundreds of pairs each year)
- Sponsorship of numerous youth sports teams
- Financial support of many community organizations
- Flagpoles (from 1986 LA Olympics) at the Madonna statue, Euclid and Foothill
- Original US Flag installations on Euclid Avenue (now maintained by the City)
- Service Banners on Mountain and Campus Avenues recognizing persons in the US Military

To fund these services we conduct several fund raisers through out the year, ranging from a highly successful golf tournament to selling See's Candy. Much of the money raised each year comes from the generous support of our members and like minded members of the community.