As a Kiwanis Member – Regular attendance at meetings (Set a personal goal and exceed it!)

1. What are My Responsibilities to Kiwanis; What are Kiwanis’ Responsibilities to me?Education Leadership Module – January 2014

2. As a Kiwanis Member – • Regular attendance at meetings (Set a personal goal and exceed it!) • Commit to some personal time to the club’s community support activities/projects – this also counts toward your attendance goal • Acceptance of full responsibility inherent in any office to which you are elected

3. As a Kiwanis Member –Continued • Each member to have a personal goal of inviting at least one guest to a membership meeting per year and sponsor membership when appropriate • If sponsoring a new member, be active in the education of that member about Kiwanis

4. As a Kiwanis Member – Continued • Personal support of your Kiwanis Division, District and International goals and activities such as attending Divisional Council meetings, Regional meetings, District and/or International Conventions

5. As a Kiwanis Member – Continued • Be aware that the District has developed a Strategic Plan based on 4 key elements – Growth, Membership and Retention, Education, Visibility and Finance and understand that this will be an evolving process used to guide us into the future • Prompt payment of club membership dues either monthly or yearly so that KI and District dues can be paid in full by December of each year

6. As a Kiwanis Member – Continued • Get to know your fellow club members • Always wear your name tag at meetings and events • Wear Kiwanis branded clothing to all club projects and whenever possible • Spread the word about Kiwanis to family and friends

7. As a Kiwanis Member – Continued • Be committed to, support and participate with the building of new clubs where possible (Kiwanis Clubs, Circle K, Key Club, Builders Club, Aktion Club and K-Kids) • Sponsor Kiwanis branded Programs in your division, show support and participate when able (Terrific Kids, Bringing Up Grades, Read • Around the World)

8. As a Kiwanis Member – Continued • Share an opportunity that may be of interest to your club members • Participate in family oriented and social events such as Family Day so that we can get to know our members in another sphere • Get involved in activities for Kiwanis One Day • Be guided by the 6 Objects of Kiwanis

9. Kiwanis’ Responsibilities to me as a Kiwanis Member – • Ensure a meaningful induction ceremony • Education on Kiwanis ideals at all levels • Opportunities to develop and foster new friendships • Opportunities to give service in your community

10. Kiwanis’ Responsibilities to me as a Kiwanis Member – Continued • Make conventions attractive to members • Inspire and motivate members • To be judicious in the administration of the organization which is funded by members’ dues

11. Kiwanis’ Responsibilities to me as a Kiwanis Member – Continued • To publish and deliver an interesting and informative Kiwanis magazine on a regular basis • To maintain an up to date, informative and user friendly website • To provide leadership opportunities for the • members

12. Kiwanis’ Responsibilities to me as a Kiwanis Member – Continued • To promote personal growth and development for the members • To present a positive perspective on volunteering that is both local and worldwide

13. Are you a Kiwanis member or are you a Kiwanian? “Find something that you are passionate about in making a difference and you’ll find a waiting kinship of people willing to unite for the cause.” ― Wes Adamson