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Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. Join us to improve lives through fellowship in service worldwide.
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Missing the Fs THE MOST EFFECTIVE OF ALL HUMAN FEARS WHICH PREVENTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF FULL POTENTIAL IS THE FEAR OF FAILURE AND THE FEAR OF SUCCESS.
Missing the Fs THE MOST EFFECTIVE OF ALL HUMAN FEARS WHICH PREVENTS THE DEVELOPMENT OFFULL POTENTIAL IS THE FEAR OFFAILURE AND THE FEAR OF SUCCESS.
Who we are What is Kiwanis? Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. The word Kiwanis is based on an American Indian phrase “NuncKeewanis,” meaning “we trade” or “we share our talents.”
Who we are Why are we here? To improve lives through fellowship in service worldwide How long have we been here? Since 1915; 1st club in Detroit 1st district club in _____ in 19__ Where is Kiwanis? 7,800 Kiwanis clubs in 80 countries
The Kiwanis Objects 1. To give primacy to the human and spiritual rather than to the material values of life. 2. To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships. 3. To promote the adoption and the application of higher social, business, and professional standards.
The Kiwanis Objects 4. To develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive, and serviceable citizenship. 5. To provide, through Kiwanis clubs, a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render altruistic service, and to build better communities. 6. To cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism which make possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism, and goodwill.
Who we are What do we do? Each year, Kiwanis clubs: Sponsor nearly 150,000 service projects Raise more than US$107 million Devote more than 6 million hours to service Our motto: Serving the children of the world
Member benefits What’s in it for me? • Change children’s lives • Improve the communityand the world • Build friendships • Enhance leadership skills • Develop business contacts
Member benefits More perks… • Kiwanis magazine • Club communications • Insurance coverage forKiwanis club projects
Member benefits Club benefits • [Insert information about the good things the club is involved in.] Division benefits • [Insert information about division activities, the various clubs in the divisions, customs, meetings, etc.] District benefits • [Insert information about conventions and conferences, district bulletins, etc.]
Expectations What do I need to do? • Attend club meetings • Take part in club service and fundraising projects • Spread the word about Kiwanis
About our club • Club name: • Charter date: • Meeting day, time and place: • [Insert specifics]
About our club Our club’s traditions: • [Insert bullet points and/or pictures of specific recurring club activities such as picnics, dinners, etc.
About our club Our club leaders • President: • Immediate past president: • 1st Vice President: • 2nd Vice President: • Secretary: • Treasurer: • Board members:
Service projects How can I help? [Insert information and pictures about recurring club service projects.]
Service projects The Eliminate Project • Partnership with UNICEF as with IDD • Goals: • To eliminate maternal/neonatal tetanus • To raise US$110 million by 2015 • 160 newborns die needlessly each day • $1.80 can save a life • Opportunities to serve at club level • Model club; Zeller Fellowship www.TheEliminateProject.org
Fundraising Our club’s fundraising projects: [Insert information and pictures about recurring club fund raising efforts.]
Communication How will I know what’s going on? • Club meetings • Newsletters—club, division and district • Websites • Kiwanis International: www.KiwanisOne.org • District: [insert district website] • Club: [insert club website] • KIWANIS magazine • Social media sites • Facebook • Twitter
Club Websites • [Insert graphics and information about your personal club website. If you do not have one, delete the slide.]
Participation How do I get involved? • Attend club meetings • Participate in service and fundraising projects • Attend divisional council meetings • Participate in inter-clubmeetings • Serve on committees • Run for office
Structure Kiwanis International Structure • Club: ___ members of our club • Division: ___ clubs in our division • District: ___ clubs in our district Kiwanis International Scope • 7,800 clubs in 47 districts • Approx. 227,000 members
Structure Division name and/or number: Lieutenant governor: Other clubs in our area: Division projects:
Structure District name: District officers: Governor: Name (Club) Immed. past governor: Governor-elect: Secretary: Treasurer: Total members in the district: [Your District Secretary can provide this info.]
Structure Club committees • Community services • Service Leadership Programs • Young Children: Priority One • Human and spiritual values • Club administration • Membership growth and education • Public relations • Finance and fundraising
Structure The Kiwanis International Foundation • You are a member! • Charitable fundraising entityof Kiwanis International • Funds grants for activitiesand programs • Annual club gift campaign • Personal philanthropy • George F. Hixson Fellowship • www.Kiwanis.org/foundation • [Is there a district foundation?]
Structure Kiwanis Service Leadership Programs • The largest and oldest youth service clubs in the world • Program for adults living with disabilities • 350,000 members worldwide
Our club’s service leadership programs Name: Location: Advisor: Name: Location: Advisor:
Structure Kiwanis branded service projects • Kiwanis One Daywww.KiwanisOne.org/OneDay • Read Around the Worldwww.KiwanisOne.org/Read • Young Children: Priority Onewww.KiwanisOne.org/YCPO
Structure Kiwanis partnerships • UNICEF • March of Dimes • Boys & Girls Clubs (America and Canada) • Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals • Boy Scouts of America • Heartland Truly Moving Pictures www.KiwanisOne.org/partners
Club business Standard Form for Club Bylaws • Guidelines • Requirements • Parameters • Covers membership, meetings, board, officers,finances
Club business Members vote to: • Elect club officers and directors • Amend club bylaws The board of directors: • Determines club policies • Approves club projects • Approves and controls club budget • Manages the club
Club business Board of directors meeting • All members are welcome. • Only board members can vote. Day: Time: Location:
Club business Finance and budget • Administrative account • Income from club dues, meal charges, new member fees • Used to pay administrative expenses of club • Service account • Income from public fundraising projects or contributions • Cannot be used to pay administrative expenses of club
Club business Dues and fees New member fee: Graduated each month (covers the cost between joining and October 1) Club dues: $ District dues: $ Kiwanis International dues: $62 Total annual dues: $ Former SLP members pay no new member fee and pay $20 for the first 2 years of dues.
Conventions Conventions • District midyear conference • District convention • Kiwanis International convention • Key Club International convention • Circle K International convention • Key Club and Circle K International also have district conventions.
