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Here is a list of clubs
and organizations in the Hays area.
Hays Area Roadrunners
Bob McAnany, contact person, 209 W. 16th, 628-3604.
Purpose: Promote social running. All types of runners welcome.
Club meets every Tuesday spring through fall, and Thursday during
winter months.
Hays Arts Council
Brenda Meder, director; 112 E. 11th, (785) 625-7522
Hays Association of the Deaf
Tracy Kinderknecht, (785) 726-3665
John Mog, (785) 658-3412 TTY
Club meeting and games at 1:30 p.m on the second Saturday of
the month, September through May at LINK satellite, 2401 Canterbury,
625-6942. For deaf member, as well as family members of deaf
and those who know or are learning sign language.
Hays Association of Young
Swimmers
Pam Groff, president, 1708 Harvest Rd., 628-3600
Fall practice begins in September. A non-profit organization
whose purpose is to promote swimming as a competitive sport and
a healthful leisure time activity among young people.
Membership is open to anyone 5 to 18 years of age. Fees assessed.
A free trial period is offered.
Hays Business and Professional
Women's Club
Wanda Kuhn, president, (785) 625-1423, or (785) 735-2589; Nikki
Hendrix, contact person, 623-3334.
Purpose: BPW is the voice of America's working women, promoting
full participation, equity and economic self-sufficiency. Members
come together for regular meetings and special programs - to
network professionally, to share contacts and carrier strategies
and to work on political and social issues.
Hays Christian Women's Club
Betty Rupp, (785) 628-1692
Purpose: A monthly women's group fellowship with fun and exciting
special features, fantastic music and uplifting dynamic speakers.
The afternoon group meets at noon the second Monday of each month
at the Country Kitchen Convention Center, 3208 Vine. The evening
group meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday of each month at the
Golden Ox Pavilion, 1006 Cody.
Hays City Harmony Women's
Barbershop Chorus
Marilyn Wasinger, 215 W. 25th, (785) 625-3091
Purpose: To provide barbershop harmony singing for women. The
group meets at 7:15 p.m. each Thursday evening at Trinity Lutheran
Church, 27th and Fort.
Hays Good Samaritan Center
Auxiliary
Marie Hulse, president, (785) 628-8381
Hays High School
(785) 623-2600
Academic Booster Club
Athletic Booster Club
Hays Kiwanis Club
Contact: Kim Zinszer, (785) 625-9448
Purpose: Service to youth and the elderly, to community and nation.
Hays Medical Center
Hays Home Health and Hospice Center, 105 West 13th, (785) 623-6200
"Living through grief" support group.
Hays Medical Center Auxiliary
Hays Medical Center Auxiliary provides supplementary services
which offer individuals the opportunity to volunteer in a number
of areas including two information desks, the gift shop, delivering
mail, shredding, medical library, sewing, crafting, community
blood screenings, and office assistance. Shifts and time requirements
vary depending on the service, availability and openings. VolunTEENS
ages 14 by June 1 through 19 function June until August. Call
(785) 623-5890 for more information.
Hays Men's Bowling Association
Barry Kleweno, president, 625-4792
2400 Vine
Centennials Lanes, 625-2916
Purpose: For relaxation and FUN or competitive bowling.
Hays Optimist Club
Ron Sandstrom, (785) 628-2999
Purpose: To join together voluntarily for the good of our youth
and the city of Hays. Each year, the group sponsors numerous
projects, scholarships and community service activities. The
group meets from noon to 1 p.m. every Thursday at the American
Legion.
Hays Recreation Commission
1105 Canterbury, (785) 623-2650.
Hays Rotary Club
Tony Fernandez, president, (785) 628-4200
Club meets weekly at noon Mondays at the Vagabond Restaurant.
Hays School Orchestra Boosters
Club
Pam Truman, president, (785) 628-3065
Purpose: To support and promote the welfare of the students participating
in the orchestra program at USD 489. To promote congenial relations
between participating orchestra students, teaching staff, club
members and the community.
All parents, guardians and supporters of Hays school orchestra
can become members.
Hays Striders Track Club
Lavern Squier, (785) 625-6668
Purpose: To provide youths between the ages of 7 and 18 an opportunity
to learn and participate in various track and field events. Athletes
compete in divisions according to age and gender.
Youths between the ages of 7 and 14 are eligible to participate
if they are not involved in organized school programs after they
have completed state competition. Membership is open to any resident
in Ellis County or the surrounding area as long a there is not
an organized program within their respective towns or communities.
The season begins in early April and continuous into qualifying
meets in June and July. An athlete who qualifies in the June
and July meets advances to the annual a National AAU Junior Olympic
games.
Hays Symphony Guild
Dan Delisi, (785) 628-4280; ddelisi@fhsu.edu
Purpose: To provide support and appreciation for the orchestra,
promote attendance and help to underwrite public performances.
The guild hopes to encourage musicians to remain active in the
area and further enhance the concert offerings of the region.
Membership categories include friends, $25, donors, $50, patrons,
$100, sustainers, $250, and benefactors, $500 and up.
Hays Toastmasters
Al Rohr, (785) 625-3504, email: bcase_98@yahoo.com
Purpose: To help members develop communication and leadership
skills by helping them learn the arts of speaking, listening
and thinking. The group meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third
Monday of each month at Country Kitchen, 3203 Vine.
Hays Women's Bowling Association
Centennial Lanes, 2400 Vine, (785) 625-2916
Purpose: To socialize and recreate. Various leagues bowl Sunday
through Friday.
Head Injury Support Group
Gia Scott, contact person, (785) 625-6942
Meetings are at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at LINK,
Inc.
Meetings are open to survivors, family members and supporters
of persons with head-brain injuries. Provides social and educational
opportunities as well as support for individuals.
High Plains Garden Club
Geneva Dies, (785) 628-8044
High Plains Piano Teachers
Association
John E. Huber, Fort Hays State University music department, (785)
628-5328; jhuber@fhsu.edu
High Plains Street Machines
B.J. Warren, (785) 726-3826.
Founded in 1988, the main objective of the club is to create
an all-car club with interests in all makes of cars, from daily
drivers to show vehicles. The club participates in various car
shows, parades, special benefits and club activities. The club
meets the second Monday of each month. Membership dues are $12
per year and include a monthly newsletter and auto parts discount.
Human Society of the High
Plains, 2050 E. Old Hwy. 40. Phone: (785) 625-5252.
Knights of Columbus No. 1325
St. Joseph Council
Gary Gabel, Grand Knight, (785) 625-3237
Knights of Columbus No. 6984
St. Mary Council
Jeff Linenberger, Grand Knight, (785) 628-2276 (home)
Knights of Columbus No. 10044
St. Nicholas of Myra Council
Eric Flax, Grand Knight, (785) 625-4007.
Knights of Columbus No. 10211.
Catholic Campus Center Council.
(785) 625-7396.
Lions Club
Roger Pruitt, secretary, 628-1236
Mary Elizabeth Maternity Home
Auxiliary
Contact: Isabel Pfannenstiel, (785) 625-6410
Masonic Lodge No. 195 A.F.
& A.M.
Larry Bodine, secretary, 107 W. 11th, (785) 628-1276 or 625-3127
Freemasonry is a fraternal organization for men 18 years of age
and older. Purpose: to teach intellectual, moral and spiritual
values veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols. The group
meets on the first and third Monday nights of the month.
Multiple Sclerosis Support
Group
Ruth Pruitt, (785) 628-1236
Purpose: To give information and support to people with multiple
sclerosis and their families and friends. The group meets at
1 p.m. the first Saturday of the month at LINK, 2402 Canterbury,
and does not meet during summer months.
Narcotics Anonymous
410 Oak, 625-9860
- 10 p.m. Saturday
National Guard
200 Main, 623-6420
North Central Kansas Alumnae
Panhellenic
Kathie Keller, contact person, (785) 625-3747; Rachel Wentling,
650-0839
Purpose: To sponsor an informational tea for college bound women
and their mothers concerning formal rush week; to promote interfraternity
friendship; and promote area university panhellenics. Group meets
three times during the year. New members welcome.
Northwest Kansas Association
for the Visually Impaired
Bob Chaffin, president, 1105 Centennial, (785) 628-2873
Luncheon meetings for the group are the second Saturday of each
month at noon in the Williamsburg Room of the Country Kitchen
Restaurant, 3200 Vine. Speaker and business meeting follow at
12:45 p.m. No meetings scheduled in July or August.
Northwest Kansas Childcare
Association
Nancy Bergman, (785) 628-3347
Purpose: To promote quality childcare in a legally licensed or
registered day care home. The group prints a semi-annual list
of such homes, available in public locations. The group conducts
five meetings yearly, as well as other specialized events.
Northwest Kansas Family Shelter
Charlotte Linsner, executive director, P.O. Box 284, 403 E. 23rd,
Hays, (785) 625-3055 or (800) 794-4624
Purpose: To help the victims of domestic violence and sexual
assault. Support groups for adults, children and adolescents.
Educational programs, internships and practimums are available.
Northwest Kansas Fibromyalgia-MFP
Arthritis Support Group
Purpose: A support group for people who suffer from chronic pain,
chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, myofascial pain or arthritis.
Physician, psychologist, occupational therapist, physical therapist,
certified massage therapist and other health care professionals
moderate discussion and offer instruction in pain-reduction techniques.
A structured 4 to 6 week Fibromyalgia program is available. Call
(785) 623-5759 for more information.
Northwest Kansas Singles Club
Alfred Linenberger, Fanchon Ballroom, (785) 628-8154
Purpose: A non-profit organization whose goal is to provide social
activities for single adults. A dance is sponsored every other
Thursday at the Fanchon ballroom. Dances start at 8 p.m. and
last until midnight.
Membership is open to anyone 21 years of age who is single, widowed
or divorced. There is a yearly membership fee of $6 and a cover
charge of $4 per dance. Membership fees may be paid at the door.
Northwest Kansas Stroke Support
Group
Gerry Heil, Hays Medical Center, 623-5695
Claire Matthews, 628-6943
Purpose: A support group for survivors of strokes and their families.
The group meets at 7:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month
in the Senior Citizen Center, 204 E. Eighth.
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