On Tuesday, May 9 at the City Council meeting, the Kiwanis Club of Lake San Marcos was honored with the San Marcos Inspiration, Leadership and Excellence (SMILE) Award by the San Marcos City Council.
Deputy Mayor Sharon Jenkins nominated the Kiwanis Club of Lake San Marcos on behalf of their 27-year ongoing service to host and organize the City’s annual Holiday Parade, in addition to their contributions to a variety of charities within San Marcos and San Diego County. The club heavily supports the youth in the community through programs at Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos, San Marcos High School FFA, Kiwanis Children’s Fund, Rady’s Children Hospital, Solution for Change and many more.
“With 45 members a part of the club, it is truly amazing to see their accomplishments from their generosity. Through various connections to many charities, I can see the passionate dedication each member embeds in their services to the San Marcos community,” said Deputy Mayor Jenkins. “It is groups like the Kiwanis Club of Lake San Marcos who help build stronger relationships within the City and demonstrate the significance of supporting our community.”
San Marcos SMILE award recipient Kiwanis Lake San Marco
In 2022, the club supported nine San Marcos Unified seniors with $9,000 scholarships and plan to fund $15,000 this year for San Marcos students. Club members also support the San Marcos youth by providing children’s reading books to local schools, sponsoring a local Cub Scout troop group and hosting an annual holiday party for Camp Pendleton children.
“The City of San Marcos cannot thank the club members enough for their amazing service to the community throughout the years and we are very lucky to have such a dedicated group of volunteers who utilize their free time to make our community better across all fronts,” said Deputy Mayor Jenkins.
About the San Marcos City Council’s Civic SMILE Award
There are often community members who rise to the top – clearly reflecting this San Marcos ‘Spirit of Service.’ That’s why San Marcos City Council members initiated the Civic SMILE Award recognition program in March 2021.
Five times each year, a community member is chosen by a specific City Council member to receive recognition and will be presented with a San Marcos Inspiration, Leadership and Excellence (SMILE) Award during a City Council meeting.
For more information about the recognition program: San Marcos Civic SMILE Award.
