Welcome to Your Kiwanis Club’s Service Development Luncheon

1. Welcome to YourKiwanis Club’sService Development Luncheon An Invitation for Service to Youth and Community! Welcome by President Sharon Wheetley, Presenters: Jim Redden, Greg Roe, Don Nix, and Jim Walther

2. Overview of Presentation • What is Kiwanis (Jim Walther) • Intro to Kiwanis • Club history and its service (Jim Redden) • Fundraising events (Don Nix) • Why Members Join & Opportunities for Service (Greg Roe) • How to become a member (Jim Walther)

3. Contents of Guest Packets • Two free tickets to Saturday’s Pancake Day • On the left is membership information • On the right is information about Kiwanis and our Kiwanis Club • Your Club Bulletin is on your table.

4. What Guides Kiwanis? Mission: “Serving the children of the world” Defining Statement: Kiwanis International is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.

5. Why do we Need Kiwanis Clubs Youth Development • Mentoring • Leadership development • Healthy lifestyle • Safe places to learn • Education for the future • Civic engagement • Caring adults Support our Community • Schools • Non-profits • Local safety-net • Provide civic leadership • Fellowship in service • Build stronger neighborhoods

6. Youth Leadership & Development Programs • Elementary Schools: • Jr. High & Middle Schools • High Schools • College & University

7. Other Programs: Young Children Priority One (age 0-5) • Maternal and infant health • Childcare and development • Parent education and support • Safety and pediatric trauma Aktion Clubs • Adults with disabilities • Development and service to community Note: During the past year we celebrated 25 years of women in Kiwanis!

8. International Joint Projects with UNICEF: • 1990-2008 Iodine Deficiency Disorder (IDD) • Raised awareness and $100 million of support • Increased use of iodized salt from 20% to 70% of global families, preventing IDD • One of the greatest public health triumphs in the 20th century • 2012 Start to Eliminate Maternal Neonatal Tetanus Globally • One baby dies every 9 minutes • Immunization for mom also prevents tetanus in child • Our focus on Young Children Priority One • Goal is to raise $110 million

9. Introduction to our Kiwanis Club History of club Meetings & Programs Community Service Projects Youth Leadership Programs Fundraisers Jim Redden Charter Member

10. History • Birth of Club: April 12, 1974 • Sponsored by another Kiwanis Club • Initially met at a Pizza Hut for breakfast • In Division 99 of TX-OK Kiwanis District

11. Weekly Meetings • Time: Tuesday, Noon to 1 pm • Location: here • Club Leadership (see Bulletin) • Brags or Happy fines • Recent Programs: • Community business leaders • Global travels • Youth Service Agencies • Entertainment • Boy Scout Ranch • Recognition of Venture teachers and students

12. Community Service Salvation Army Bell Ringing Christmas Food Baskets ($45 ea) Robin Elementary (15) Bangor Elementary (15) Klien Education Center (15) Christmas Caroling at Nursing Home

13. Youth Leadership Programs Robin Elementary K-Kids Club James West High’s Key Club Mary Logan High’s Key Club Best Family Kids Camp

14. Fundraising and Donations Pancake Day: • Sat before Thanksgiving • St Alban’s Episcopal Church at 911 So. Davis • $6 ticket Musical Night Out • Rosebud Ballroom • Dinner 6:30 pm & Show at 8 pm • Award winning vocalists • Joint event with Youth Foundation • $30 ticket Donations • Mission Outreach • Alliance for Youth Foundation • Life Shelter • Salvation Army • SafeHaven • Wings of Hope • Advocates for Special People • Summer Reading • Muscular Dystrophy Camp Financial Support for these Programs: • Alternative HS Student and Teacher of the Month • K-Kids • Key Clubs (2)

15. Why People Join our Club • Service to Youth & Community • Fellowship & Fun • Informative Programs & Networking • Leadership Opportunities • Recognition and Personal Growth • Visibility in your Community

16. Invitation to Community Service Activities You Can Assist with: • Need 3 members to work with Key Clubs • Need 2 members to work with K-Kids. • Need 3 members for new K-Kids • Need 3 members for new Builders Club • Need committee members for: • Newsletter • Pancake Day • Service Projects • Membership • Facebook Page

17. Enjoy Membership in Our Club • Please consider this opportunity for service • Monthly Dues: $40 (includes meals) • Read over “Join the Club” • Complete application back page • Return application with your new member fee $88.50 • Complete your CBI form and attach it to your application • If your organization is paying your fee, please read the handout on the Corporate membership process • Your sponsor will help you find your area for service • Your application will be reviewed and approved by our board • You will be inducted as a member at a future meeting • We will provide you a new member orientation and discuss committees for service.

18. Questions? Please spend some time networking! Thanks for Considering Service to our community!