About The Kiwanis Club of Torrey Pines

One of the most common statements we hear is, “You people really know how to have fun!” We think so, because our club is about doing good, and having fun doing it.

The Torrey Pines Kiwanis Club formed in 1982, and merged with the La Jolla Jewel City Club several years later. The result is a vibrant organization of people with the spirit and ability to be more than just a member of the community. We currently have approximately 40 members and belong to Kiwanis Division 21. Club members take pride in developing personal relationships, building camaraderie, and supporting mutual business interests.

We make a special effort to focus on helping San Diegans with disabilities by funding various recreational and rehabilitative programs. Since 1988 the TPK has sent more than 400 San Diegans with disabilities to Durango, Colorado to learn to snow ski. We are increasingly supporting sports rehabilitation programs for military men and women injured in combat. If you appreciate or understand the restorative nature of a physical challenge, then you understand why we support our beneficiaries.

Torrey Pines Kiwanis is for the person of today.
Maybe you know what Kiwanis used to be. Look at who we are now. We’re men and women, retired or recently out of college. We’re executives and 9-to-5ers. We’re of every faith, background, and political stripe.

Member Responsibilities
We strive to have all members attend every meeting, but most of us still work, so we know that isn’t always possible. Realistically, to be an asset to the club your attendance should exceed 75%.

Each member is expected to participate in the club's major project: The La Jolla Festival of the Arts™.™. This event is held for an entire weekend in June.

Each member serves as Kiwanian of the day (KOD) when assigned, once or twice per year. The KOD fines members, introduces the guest speaker, and provides the raffle prize. We encourage happy dollars because it’s important to recognize and share the important things in your life. (We party with this money!)

Member Financial Commitment:
Initiation Fee: $60.00
Annual Dues: $150.00 payable semi-annually (prorated for new members based on initiation date).
Breakfast Fees: $125.00 quarterly (usually 13 meetings). Visa or MasterCard is accepted for all pre-paid dues and fees.