Clubs & Organizations

Greenville and Pitt County have numerous social, civic, military and special interest clubs and organizations. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many to pause or alter their activities. Here is a sampling of some of the groups. Lions International is a worldwide service organization with several Pitt County chapters including: the Host Lions Club in Greenville; the Ayden Lions Club; Farmville Lions Club. Visit lionsclub.org.

CIVIC CLUBS

JAYCEES

The Greenville Jaycees, a nonprofit community-service and social organization for young adults 21-40. Visit greenvillejaycees.com.

KIWANIS

Kiwanis International is a global community of clubs, members and partners dedicated to improving the lives of children. Pitt County has several chapters including the Kiwanis Club of Greenville University City; Kiwanis Golden K Club; Greenville Kiwanis Club; Pitt Golden K Kiwanis Club; Greater Greenville Kiwanis Club; The Winterville Kiwanis Club. Vist www.kiwanis.org

LIONS CLUBS MASONIC LODGE 734

William Pitt Lodge No. 734 meets at the Greenville Masonic Temple, 1104 Charles St. Visit https://734-nc.ourlodgepage. com.

MOOSE LODGE

The Greenville Moose Lodge Chapter 885 meets at the Moose Lodge building, 5393 Reedy Branch Road, Winterville. Call 756-0885 or visit lodge885. moosepages.org.

OPTIMIST

Optimist Clubs promote interest in good government and civic affairs and encourage the development of you. The Optimist Club of Greenville hosts annual oratorical and essay contests for area students. Visit http:// www.greenvilleoptimists.org/

ROTARY

Rotary International brings together business and professional leaders in order to provide humanitarian service. Area clubs include: the Farmville Rotary Club; the Greenville Noon Rotary Club and the Greenville Rotary Club, which meet at the Rotary Building, 809 Johnston St.; The Greenville Morning Rotary Club; and The Ayden Rotary Club. Visit myrotary.org to connect with a local club.

VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS

American Legion

Units and auxiliaries included Pitt County Post No. 39 in Greenville, Pasico Norfleet Post 160 in Greenville, Victory Post 289 in Ayden, and Post 151 and 372 in Farmville.

Disabled Veterans

Disabled American Veterans and Auxiliary Chapter 37 Greenville.

Marine Corps League:

The Marine Corps League, Down East Detachment, Greenville

Veterans of Foreign Wars:

The Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 7032 and Auxiliary, 1108 Mumford Road.

Veterans of Modern Warfare:

Veterans of Modern Warfare Chapter 8

Vietnam Veterans:

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 272