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Kiwanis

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

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Kiwanis

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  1. Kiwanis International

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

  3. What is Kiwanis? • Fast facts • First club started in 1915 in Detroit, Michigan • More than 8,000 clubs in 70 nations and geographic areas. • Motto: Serving the Children of the World • International Office in Indianapolis, Indiana. • 100thAnniversary in 2015 will be celebrated with 1 Million members!

  4. The Club Experience Everything we do starts at the club level: • Leadership • Fellowship • Service

  5. About Our Club • Charter date: July 24, 1924 (86 years) • Meeting day, time, and place: • - Thursday on rotating schedule • 1st Thursday Noon, 1st Congregational Church, South Paris • 2nd Thursday Noon, 2nd Congregational Church, Norway • 3rd Thursday Breakfast 7:30am Harper Center @ SMH • 4th Thursday Noon, Oxford Advent Christian Church • 5th Thursday TBD • Since its inception our club has met at various churches in the Oxford Hills. The church groups use the money as fundraising for their churches.

  6. Club Meeting • A typical club meeting runs for one hour. • 12:00pmMeeting called to order • Patriotic song • Pledge of Allegiance • Invocation • Lunch • Introduction of Guests • Happy/Sad Dollars • Announcements • Program • 1:00pm Adjournment • Club members are requested to provide a speaker on a rotating schedule. Usually speakers talk about topics of interest to all members. Political speakers are discouraged as we try to remain non-partisan.

  7. Club Meeting • Meal costs: • Currently we pay $8 for meals. Home cooked and usually includes salad, main dish and dessert. • Voluntary contributions: • 50/50 - Members are invited to participate at a cost of $1 per ticket or • 3 for $2. The money raised goes into the Administrative Account. • Happy/Sad Dollars - Members are invited to participate at a cost of $1 to give personal information they would like to share with members.

  8. Club Leadership • Board of Directors: • Officers • President Tina Croteau • Immediate Past President Helga Thurston • President-elect Becky Toothaker • Vice President Cindy Hakala • Secretary Diana McLaughlin • Treasurer Mary Ann Brown • Directors • 1 year Phil Corneliusen • Tina Ruhland • 2 year Chris Longley • Tony Butterall • 3 year MaryAnna Palmer • Kathy Laplante

  9. Club Leadership • Club ByLaws: define our club structure and operation. • Our club membership votes on: • Election of club officers and directors • Amendments to club bylaws • The Board of Directors • Determines club policies • Approves club projects • Sets and approves the club’s budget • Annual Meeting: • Officers and Directors are voted into office by the entire membership at the Annual Meeting held at a regular weekly meeting no earlier than the 1st meeting in April and no later than the 2nd week of May. The membership must be given two weeks notice of the Annual meeting date and place.

  10. Club Committees • Community Services • Service Leadership Programs • Young Children: Priority One • Human and Spiritual Values • Club Administration • Membership Growth and Education • Public Relations • Dollars for Scholars • Finance and Fundraising

  11. Club Finances/Budgeting • Administrative Account • Income from MEMBERS such as club dues, new member fees, Happy/Sad dollars, 50/50. • Service Account • Income from PUBLIC fund-raising projects or contributions and cannot be used to pay administrative expenses of the club.

  12. Club Fees Dues breakdown: Kiwanis International Dues: $ 42.00 Liability Insurance: $ 12.00 Kiwanis Magazine: $ 8.00 District Dues: $ 25.00 Club Administrative costs:$ 63.00 Total Annual Dues: $150.00

  13. Service Projects • Monthly presentation to “Staff Member of the Month” • November – Work with Key Club on Thanksgiving baskets to be given to local families • December – Decorate the high school fence - Participate in Chamber Christmas parade • March – Dr. Seuss winter pancake breakfast and book swap in conjunction with RightStart • April – Heart Gallery • May – Bike Rodeo (repair bikes, give away helmets, teach bike safety) • June – picnic for OHCHS graduates - BBQ at Project Graduation • September – Participate in Aspire Higher Parade

  14. Service Projects Winter Breakfast Key and Builders Club members dress up in character costumes to entertain children at Pancake Breakfast and Book Swap.

  15. Fundraising Major Fundraisers: (1) Auction & Pancake Breakfast in July Friday and Saturday – joint auction with Rotary Sunday - Pancake Breakfast (2) $500 Christmas Shopping Spree

  16. Our Club in Action

  17. Enjoying Pancakes

  18. Enriching young students Service Leadership Programs

  19. Service Leadership Programs Empowering teens

  20. Service Leadership Programs Equipping Adults for Leadership

  21. Our Club’s Sponsored Youth Programs Name: OH Key Club/OH Builders Club Meeting time: Tuesday, 2:15pm/every other Tuesday, 2pm Location: OHCHS/OHMS Advisors: Joe Cummings/ Sue Bradbury Members are encouraged to attend their meetings.

  22. Communication • Club Meetings: Announcements of coming events • Club Bulletin: Every week after the club meeting • Board Meetings: Once a month • Division Newsletter: Lt. Governors’ news • District Newsletters: “Yankiwanian” emailed to all who want it • KIWANIS Magazine: Mailed to all members • Kiwanis Web site: kiwanisinternational.org

  23. Organization Structure Our Club is one of 9 clubs in Division 5. Those clubs are: Brunswick, Gorham, Norway-Paris, Portland, Sanford, Scarborough, Standish, Westbrook and Windham. Division 5 is one of 26 divisions in the New England District. New England District is 1 of 48 districts in Kiwanis International. Kiwanis International is the worldwide organization to which each Kiwanis club and member belongs. It is administered by the Kiwanis International Board of Trustees.

  24. New England Kiwanis We belong to the New England District. The District is governed by the following Officers and Directors: Governor David Koohy Treasurer Frank Dennett Board 26 Division Lt. Governors Division 5 Lt. Governor is Sarah Glynn of our club. The District Office is located in Framingham, MA.

  25. Membership Benefits • We change children’s lives • We improve the community and the world • You build friendships • You enhance leadership skills • You develop business contacts • Receive KIWANIS magazine and club communications • Enjoy discounts and promotions. • Liability insurance coverage for Kiwanis club projects

  26. Conventions TheAnnual Kiwanis International Conventionallows clubs from around the world to exchange ideas, participate in forums, and share fellowship. This year in Las Vegas, Nevada in late June. District Conferences/Convention: Annual Convention: Kickoff for new Kiwanis year, which runs from October to September. District officers are elected. Held in August, this year in Warwick, RI. Fall Conferencegives members an opportunity to attend classes and forums about club operation and other exciting topics. Usually in North Conway, NH in November. Mid-winter Conferencegives members an opportunity to attend classes and forums about club operation and other exciting topics. This year in Worcester, MA in March.

  27. Foundations: Kiwanis International Kiwanis International Foundation • Charitable fund-raising entity • Funds grants for activities and programs. Provides worldwide assistance • 911 Victims Children’s Fund - Tsunami relief • Hurricanes in the Gulf Coast - Typhoons in the Philippines • Earthquakes in El Salvador - Eradicate Iodine Deficiency and Taiwan Disorder (IDD)

  28. Foundations: Kiwanis Foundation of NE Charitable fund-raising entity of our district • Supports the Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Institute • Established in 1980 to provide expert care to every child suffering a traumatic event • Located at New England Medical Center in Boston • A “protocol” that ensures all resources are available and coordinated to treat a severely traumatized child • Supports the “Hap Gerrish Registry” • An online database of trauma information • Available to EMTs and First Responders worldwide

  29. Foundations: Kiwanis Charitable Foundation Charitable fund-raising entity of our club. Created in the late 1980s to support scientific, literary, educational and charitable purposes within the service area of the Norway-Paris Kiwanis club. The Officers and Directors of the local club are for the most part the Officers and Directors of the Foundation. The exception is the Treasurer who is John Cox. Our club treasurer (currently Mary Ann Brown) is the Assistant Treasurer. Many scholarship funds are processed through the foundation. The major fund is Dollars for Scholars.

  30. Expectations of Members New members receive a badge and usually a responsibility for bringing the banner or badge box to each meeting. This is to encourage attendance. To change the new member badge for a regular badge you must attend: 1) a directors’ meeting – to learn how the club is managed 2) a sponsored youth meeting – to learn how leadership is developed 3) attend an interclub – to learn about how other clubs operate New members are encouraged to: Attend club meetings as often as possible Participate in club service and fund-raising projects Share the experience with others Demonstrate pride of membership Encourage others to join

  31. Membership GrowthOne Million Members in 2015 • In North America, for every 1,000 people there are 19 children under the age of 6 living in poverty. • In North America, for every 1,000 people there is 1 Kiwanian • There is a great need. Thank you for being a part of the solution!

  32. Questions? What questions do you have?

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