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“Getting to Know Us”

Kiwanis. International. “Getting to Know Us”. Kiwanis. International. Welcome to the Kiwanis Club of. Rosemead. Orientation Agenda. Welcome. Today’s presentation is designed for three groups: Those who’ve recently joined our club. Those thinking of joining

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“Getting to Know Us”

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  1. Kiwanis International “Getting to Know Us”

  2. Kiwanis International Welcome to the Kiwanis Club of Rosemead

  3. Orientation Agenda Welcome. Today’s presentation is designed for three groups: • Those who’ve recently joined our club. • Those thinking of joining • Those who just want to know what Kiwanis is all about

  4. Orientation Agenda Two basic ideas for today: • Learn about Kiwanis – both in Rosemead and around the world • Find out how you can make a difference

  5. What is Kiwanis? Kiwanis has two official descriptions: Purpose: To improve lives through fellowship in service worldwide. Defining Statement: a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.

  6. What is Kiwanis? Fast facts First club started in 1915: Detroit, Mi. 8,400 Kiwanis clubs in 72 countries Motto is Serving the Children of the World Organization today is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

  7. What is Kiwanis? Fast Facts • Kiwanis clubs distribute more than $107 Million annually. • Kiwanis members perform more than 6.2 million service hours each year. • More than 150,000 service projects are performed annually by Kiwanis clubs.

  8. The Club Experience Everything starts at the club level: • Community Leadership • Community Service • Fellowship and Education

  9. About Our Club • Our club in Rosemead • was chartered in 1946 • today has both direct members plus many others in several sponsored groups

  10. About Our Club • Our club makes an impact. Last year, we • Directly contributed • Assisted fundraising of others • With our SLP groups contributed time • Benefitted Rosemead youth and residents

  11. About Our Club Our regular meetings are normally held: Thursdays 12:10 PM California Mission Inn Chapel Social Hall

  12. About Our Club Our satellite meetings are normally held: Second and Fourth Tuesdays 3:30 PM Rosemead Public Library

  13. Our Club Committees • RKC Committees are divided into three categories: • Administrative • Service • Special

  14. Our SLP efforts empower teens Service Leadership Programs

  15. Other Kiwanis SLP programs equip adults Service Leadership Programs

  16. Kiwanis Foundations • The Rosemead Kiwanis Foundation(RKF) • a 501(c)(3) organization eligible for charitable donations. • officers of the Foundation are identical to those of the Club.

  17. Kiwanis Foundations In addition to our local Club foundation Kiwanis has two other 501(c)(3) charitable foundations Kiwanis International Foundation Cal-Nev-Ha District Foundation

  18. Our Club’s Activities • We are presently involved in many service areas, including: • Reading is Fundamental (RIF) in 12 elementary schools • Annual Rosemead Relay for Life • Rosemead Health Fairs • Plus more including …..

  19. Our Club’s Activities • Rosemead Public Safety Connections • California Mission Inn Cultural Series • Savannah Cemetery • Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast • Adopt a Family (with People for People Food Bank)

  20. Our Club’s Activities • Club Fellowship Activities • Meetings – regular and satellite • Trivia competitions • Baseball (and other sports) outings

  21. Our Club’s Activities • Leadership Development Opportunities • Committee work • Project leadership • Community partnerships • K-Family Club involvement/mentoring • Kiwanis conferences and conventions

  22. Organizational Structure Kiwanis International District (Cal–Nev-Ha) Division (10 - with eight other clubs) RKC - RFK/RKN

  23. Club Administration • Club bylaws define our club structure and operation. • Our club membership votes on: • Election of club officers • Amendments to club bylaws

  24. Club Administration • The Board of Directors • Determines club policies • Approves club projects – including • Action Plans of Committees • Sets and approves the club and foundation budgets

  25. Club Dues and Fees • RKC individual club membership is offered in two formats: • $101 for initial basic membership without meals • $184 for initial basic membership with 8 meals • for first quarter • Subsequent quarters will be lower

  26. Club Dues and Fees • There is also a $500 Corporate annual member-ship. It includes • 8 meals per quarter. • Allows for participation by a designated • but changeable primary member. • Allows for designation of additional • alternate members

  27. Membership Benefits • You help change children’s lives – as well as impacting adults • You improve the community and the world • You build friendships • You enhance leadership skills

  28. What questions do you have?

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