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Who we are

Kiwanis is a global organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and communities. Join us to make a difference through fellowship and service.

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Who we are

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  1. Who we are MEMBER ORIENTATION PACKAGE www.kiwanisorillia.ca

  2. 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. www.kiwanisorillia.ca

  3. Who we are Why are we here? To improve lives through fellowship in service worldwide How long have we been here? 1915 Where is Kiwanis? 7,800 Kiwanis clubs in 80 countries

  4. 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. www.kiwanisorillia.ca

  5. 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.

  6. 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 www.kiwanisorillia.ca

  7. 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 www.kiwanisorillia.ca

  8. Member benefits More perks… Kiwanis magazine Club communications Insurance coverage forKiwanis club projects www.kiwanisorillia.ca

  9. About our club Club name: Kiwanis Club of Orillia Charter date: June 16, 1924 Meeting day, time and place: Theo’s Restaurant Every Monday 12:10 p.m. (finish by 1:20 p.m.) www.kiwanisorillia.ca

  10. About our club Our 2018 club leaders President: Peter Head Immediate past president: Steph Worthington President-elect: Fred Larsen Vice president: Korine Keyzer Secretary: Dave North Treasurer: Matt Dixon

  11. Who we are • Member Engagement • Diversity of Interests & Talents • Retention & Growth • Informal & inclusive • Social Interaction • External Activities • Member & Community Engagement • Fundraising • Addressing Community Needs • High Return on Investment • Sustainability • Broad Reach

  12. Who we are VISION To improve the physical, emotional and social lives of young people in our local and global communities. MISSION STATEMENT To fulfill our vision by maintaining a strong membership through fun and fellowship, by undertaking relevant projects that have meaningful community impact, and by drawing on the skills of our members and their passion to make a difference.

  13. Service projects Club’s Service Projects - Kiwanis Children’s Safety Village Fire Safety House T’ball Terrific Kids Program Kiwanis Music Festival Big Brothers Big Sisters High School Basketball Tournament …/… www.kiwanisorillia.ca

  14. Service projects Club’s Service Projects (continued) - North Simcoe 4H Sponsorship and Partner Kiwanis Skate Park Laws of Life Essay Contest Kiwanis In-Theater Bussing Program Atherley Road Trail Beautification Santa Claus Parade Bucket Brigade Bullying Prevention Booklet Staples Back to School Partnership

  15. Support Over $420,000 to Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital $40,000 to Orillia YMCA Expansion Couchiching Conservancy Streets Alive projects Boys and Girls Club Children’s Drug Safety Awareness Program Sponsor Twin Lakes Secondary School “Adopt a School” Sponsor High School Awards/Scholarships Orillia Youth Centre Support

  16. Fundraising OUR CLUB’S FUNDRAISING PROJECTS Mammoth Auction First Saturday in November SOCIAL ACTIVITIES (Partners included) Christmas Party Summer Events 4-H Barbecue Fun evening events and road trips

  17. Who we are Kiwanis Club of Orillia Past Presidents *1924 W.O. Tudhope *1949 C.L. Whitney 1974 Bruce Waite *1925 W.C. George *1950 R.E. Lang 1975 Stan Jordan *1926 G.L. Guy *1951 W.W. Fowler 1976 Don Reid *1927 R.H. Starr *1952 Dr. A. Asselstine 1977 Harold Moore *1928 T.D. Brown *1953 J.W. Clarke *1978 Bill Gordon *1929 Dr. R.E. Hipwell *1954 T.R. Caldwell 1979 Bill Swinimer *1930 W.A. Quibell *1955 C.O. Parnaby 1980 Al Hockin *1931 J.C. Wallace *1956 G.E. Boice 1981 Bill Wood *1932 J.G. Harvie *1957 L.J. Cassidy 1982 Jerry Wink *1933 Dr. S.J.W. Horne *1958 J.W. Davies 1983 Bob Brown *1934 A.C. Harris *1959 J. Austin Cook 1984 Bill Hamilton *1935 W.S. Frost *1960 S.R. Oldham 1985 Ron Thompson *1936 G.A. Watson *1961 M.R. Dickey 1986 Dr. Walter Bulas *1937 J.H. Tyler *1962 Les D. Clarke *1987 Jack Harber *1938 H.R. Campkin 1963 Don Crawford 1988 Charles Kelly *1939 G.M. Pinkerton 1964 Robert Hipwell Jr. 1989 Ron Sattler *1940 Dr. E.W. Devine *1965 Norm Davis 1990 Dr. Larry Booth *1941 E.E. Steacy *1966 Frank Gold *1991 Dr. Lynn Carter *1942 J.C. Maxwell 1967 Don Richardson 1992 John Atkinson ** *1943 Dr. J.C. Hill *1968 Jim Crutcher 1993 Roy Pearn *1944 A.T. MacDonald 1969 Vern McKinnon 1994 Bob Johnson *1945 G.A. Fitzpatrick *1970 Andy St. Germain *1946 J.B. Garry *1971 Larry Temple ** DISTINGUISHED *1947 R.W. McIntosh *1972 Jim Crutcher …/… *1948 L. Boddy *1973 Sherm Fysh

  18. Who we are Kiwanis Club of Orillia Past Presidents (continued) 1995 Graham Downard 1996 Rick Barnes 1997 Murray Maw 1998 Gerry Vrieswyk (DISTINGUISHED) 1999 Dr. Lawrence LaFrance 2000 Bob MacDonald (DISTINGUISHED) 2001 Bruce McRae 2002 Mike Bunn 2003 Dave Breckles 2004 John Waite 2005 John Mayo 2006 Doug Downey 2007 Chris Rostance 2008 Dave North 2009 Rob Town 2010 Susan Thomas (DISTINGUISHED) 2011 Tim Timpano 2012 Carol Ivey (DISTINGUISHED) 2013 James Maxwell 2014 Nicole McCahon 2015 Chuck Burton 2016 Ben Cole (DISTINGUISHED) 2017 Steph Worthington (DISTINGUISHED) www.kiwanisorillia.ca

  19. Who we are Kiwanis Club of Orillia Mel Osborne Fellowship The Kiwanis Foundation of Canada has brought into existence an award which honours one of its founders. This fellowship consists of Kiwanians and others who have contributed at an exceptional level to the work of Kiwanis. Their service and dedication is remembered and honoured with this recognition. Blair Bailey Bob Brown DaveBreckles Heather Breckles Dr. Lynn Carter Const. Gerry Dwyer Bill Hamilton Jack Harber Jack Keyzer Bob MacDonald John Mayo Bruce Waite Jerry Wink Kevin Moore

  20. Who we are Skid Watson Award Given each year to an individual who exemplifies the Spirit of Kiwanis. “A person can accomplish almost anything if they don’t care who gets the credit” – Skid Watson 1979 G.A. 'Skid' Watson 1997 Jerry Wink 1980 Les Stringer 1998 Bob MacDonald 1981 Tom Parish 1999 Wayne Boshier 1982 Brian Wilkinson 2000 Gerry Vrieswyk 1983 Greg Mulligan 2001 Bob Bodkin 1984 Bruce Waite 2002 Chris Rostance 1985 John Morton 2003 Mike Bunn 1986 Charles Kelly 2004 John Mayo 1987 Mansell Chapman 2005 Kelly Lassaline 1988 Jack Keyzer 2006 Dave & Heather Breckles 1989 Bill Hamilton 2007 Ben Cole 1990 Jamie Powell 2008 Carol Ivey 1991 Dan Skinner 2009 Francois Tisi 1992 Kirby Wagg 2010 Bob MacDonald 1993 Bob Johnson 2011 Paul Lavigne 1994 Bob Alkema 2012 Stephanie Worthington 1995 Roy Pearn 2013 Tim Timpano 1996 Lawrence LaFrance 2014 James Maxwell

  21. Skid Watson Award (cont’d.) 2015 Marnie Bosco 2016 Doug Downey 2017 Steve and Marni Van Kessel

  22. Participation How do I get involved? Attend club meetings Participate in service and fundraising projects Attend district council meetings Participate in inter-clubmeetings Serve on committees Run for office www.kiwanisorillia.ca

  23. 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 www.kiwanisorillia.ca

  24. Club business Board of directors meeting All members are welcome. Only board members can vote. Day: 3rd Monday of each month Time: 11:00 a.m. Location: Theo’s Restaurant, Memorial Ave. www.kiwanisorillia.ca

  25. 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 www.kiwanisorillia.ca

  26. Communication How will I know what’s going on? Club meetings Newsletters—club, division and district Websites Kiwanis International: www.KiwanisOne.org Club: www.Kiwanisorillia.ca KIWANIS magazine Social media sites Facebook (Kiwanis Club of Orillia/Kiwanis International)

  27. 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 www.Kiwanis.org/foundation

  28. 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 ELIMINATE Maternal/Neonatal Tetanus http://sites.kiwanis.org/Kiwanis/en/theELIMINATEproject/MNT.aspx

  29. 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

  30. Conventions Conventions District convention Kiwanis International convention Key Club International convention Circle K International convention Key Club and Circle K International also have district conventions. www.kiwanisorillia.ca

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