Six of the current members were present to learn more about Kiwanis and decide on drawing up a charter. The designation of Kiwanis - Westside was accepted at that time. Westside was the first Columbia Club to include women as members, and in 1990 inducted Donna Chancellor as the first woman president. The club has also installed a woman as president both the past and current year. Although Westside is the smallest club in Columbia, it is a very active and diverse group.
Members represent a wide range of ages and occupations.
One activities target children 5 and under and include work with the Children's Miracle Network Telethon and the IDD program. Members are individually involved with Walk for Parks, Show-Me State Games, and Relay for Life events. Many individuals serve as hospital volunteers, work with local churches and parks, and collect magazines for the homebound. Credit points are given to the club for hours served in these functions. All fundraising is targeted for youth projects, and includes working the concession stand at University of Missouri football games, state high school wrestling matches and basketball playoffs.