1. Welcome from the Kiwanis Club of xxxx
K I W A N I S I N T E R N A T I O N A L
Chartered: Nov 29, 1956
Welcome from the Kiwanis Club of xxxx
Serving the Children of the World
Welcome to the Kiwanis Club of _______________ and to Kiwanis International. Thank you for joining us as we “Serve the Children of the World.”
People join Kiwanis for many reasons. Whatever your reason, you will achieve the most of your membership through your participation in meetings and activities.
This orientation is designed to help you learn a little bit about Kiwanis International and our club. It also provides an overview of activities to help you get involved.
The objectives of this orientation are to:
Inform you on basic Kiwanis information.
Ensure you know where to go to get your questions answered.
(Distribute the New Member Workbooks, and briefly explain there are sections to write down information, as well as room at the back to take notes.)
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2. K I W A N I S I N T E R N A T I O N A L
This Is Kiwanis
Founded in 1915, Kiwanis International is a thriving organization of service-minded men, women, and youth who respond to the unique needs in their communities.
As a collective group, more than 8,000 Kiwanis clubs in more than 90 countries address worldwide issues by “Serving the Children of the World.”
The organization’s International Office is in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
Kiwanis International has an impressive history. While our club directly impacts our community, there are more than 8,000 clubs worldwide doing the same. Together, our efforts are changing the world we live in.
Refer to New Member Workbook, page x.
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3. Kiwanis International
Purpose: To improve the quality of life for children and families worldwide.
Mission: As a thriving organization of men, women, and youth, we are dedicated to serving the children of the world and improving the quality of life worldwide.
Vision: We will be the world’s premier organization engaging adult and youth volunteers to improve the quality of life worldwide
Def
As an organization, this is who we are, why we serve, and what we aspire to be…
Refer to New Member Workbook, page x.
Defining Statement:
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to
changing the world one child and one community at a time
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4. Objects of Kiwanis
To give primacy to the human and spiritual rather than to the material values of life.
To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships.
To promote the adoption and the application of higher social, business, and professional standards.
To develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive, and serviceable citizenship.
To provide, through Kiwanis clubs, a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render altruistic service, and to build better communities.
To cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism which make possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism, and goodwill.
The six permanent Objects of Kiwanis International guide us. They were approved by Kiwanis club delegates at the 1924 Convention in Denver, Colorado. Through the succeeding decades, they have remained unchanged.
Refer to New Member Workbook, page x.

5. Worldwide Service Focus
Young Children: Priority One is a program supported by Kiwanis International and thousands of clubs worldwide. It focuses on maternal and child health, child care and development, parent education and support, and safety and pediatric trauma.
The Worldwide Service Project in 1995 was Kiwanis family initiative in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to virtually eliminate the world’s leading cause of preventable mental retardation, iodine deficiency disorders (IDD).
Our next Worldwide Service Project will be announced in July 2010 at the Kiwanis International Convention.
Kiwanis clubs’ service projects often are linked to the Kiwanis International program, “Young Children: Priority One.” This initiative places continuing focus on the needs of young children through the age of five.
Worldwide, the entire Kiwanis family is committed to eliminating the devastating effects of iodine deficiency disorders (IDD), the world’s leading preventable cause of mental retardation. More than 1.5 billion people are at risk of suffering IDD because they do not receive enough iodine in their diet. But, because of Kiwanis’ efforts, many parents who have been affected by IDD are able to watch their children grow up healthy and reach their full physical and mental potential. The results of the IDD program will benefit every future generation.
Discuss club’s level of participation.

6. Organization Structure
K I W A N I S I N T E R N A T I O N A L
Organization Structure
Kiwanis International is the worldwide organization to which each Kiwanis club and member belongs. It is administered by the Kiwanis International Board of Trustees.
Our District is 1 of 48 districts in Kiwanis International.
Note: If needed, contact your district office or Kiwanis International to get the most recent figures.
Our Division is one of 27 divisions in the district.
Our Club is one of 8 clubs in our division.
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7. Standard Form of Club Bylaws
K I W A N I S I N T E R N A T I O N A L
Standard Form of Club Bylaws
Parameters of Membership
Parameters of Board Decisions
Organization of Committees
Club Meeting Guidelines
Guidelines for Nomination of Officers
Financial Requirements
Note: If needed, contact your district office or Kiwanis International to get the most recent figures.
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8. K I W A N I S I N T E R N A T I O N A L
Our FLORIDA District
Number of Divisions: 27
Total Clubs: 290
District Officers include:
Governor:
Immediate past governor:
Governor-elect:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
One lieutenant governor per division
Visit: floridakiwanis.com for more information
Note: If needed, contact your district office or Kiwanis International to get the most recent figures.
Refer to New Member Workbook, page x. Also provide contact information for the district office.
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9. K I W A N I S I N T E R N A T I O N A L
Our Division
Division: xx of the Florida District
Lieutenant governor: xxx yyy
Our Division includes
club names or area i.e county(ies)
Refer to New Member Workbook, page x.
Everyone is welcome to attend a division council meeting. Note how often they occur.
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10. K I W A N I S I N T E R N A T I O N A L
Membership Benefits
Identifying community needs and working with others to meet them.
Achieving personal satisfaction through service to others.
Gaining fellowship, information, inspiration, personal and professional development from club meetings and projects.
Enhanced leadership skills.
Networking opportunities.
KIWANIS magazine and club communications.
Insurance coverage for Kiwanis club projects.
Through Kiwanis membership, communities are improved, friendships are built, leadership skills are developed, and business contacts are made. More importantly, the lives of children around the world are changed for the better.
Include any club, division or district benefits (i.e. district and club newsletters, education conferences, leadership education).
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11. Expectations of Members
K I W A N I S I N T E R N A T I O N A L
Expectations of Members
Attend club meetings regularly
Participate in club service and fund-raising projects
Share the experience with others
Be proud of your membership
Encourage others to join
Include any expectations beyond this list that are specific to your club.
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12. K I W A N I S I N T E R N A T I O N A L
Attendance & Absences
Active participation is encouraged.
You may make up an absence by attending a board meeting, club project, division council meeting, convention, committee meeting, or by attending an inter-club meeting.
A leave of absence can be granted by the board of directors for up to six months.
Perfect attendance tabs are awarded for each 12 consecutive months of 100 percent attendance. Attendance years do not have to be consecutive.
Though it is important to stress active participation, it is equally important to be understanding of work and family commitments on new members. Encourage them to attend as much as possible without making it a requirement. Make sure they are aware of how to stay in touch when they miss a meeting or activity (i.e. club newsletter, Web site, or contact person).
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13. K I W A N I S I N T E R N A T I O N A L
Our Club Meetings
Regular Meetings:
Every Thursday at 6:00 pm
Meeting Place:
xxxx Country Club
Refer to New Member Workbook, page x.
kiwanis.org/club/clubname
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14. K I W A N I S I N T E R N A T I O N A L
Our Club Officers 2009/10
President: First Last
Immediate Past President: First Last
President-elect: First Last
Vice-President: First Last
Secretary: First Last
Treasurer: First Last
Note: Explain that officers change with each administrative year, which begins October 1. Provide the current officers, their roles in the club, and explain any plan of succession.
Refer to New Member Workbook, page x. Have attendees write down the officers’ names. Provide information for a key person they can contact with questions (i.e. a designated club member, a new member mentor, or their sponsor.)
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15. A Typical Club Meeting Meal cost is $xx
K I W A N I S I N T E R N A T I O N A L
A Typical Club Meeting
Educates the club on a variety of subjects
Promotes fellowship among members
Status Updates on current Service Projects
Provides a break from schedules
Broadens circle of business contacts and/or social friends
You can recommend a speaker !!!
What to expect at OUR club meeting
It is extremely important to explain to new members (and guests) what to expect (singing, happy dollars, meals, committee reports, etc.) so they feel comfortable at the first few club meetings.
Meal cost is $xx
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16. K I W A N I S I N T E R N A T I O N A L
Club Administration
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
Approves and controls club budget
Manages the club
Explain difference between club member and members of the board of directors.
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17. Board of Directors Meeting
K I W A N I S I N T E R N A T I O N A L
Board of Directors Meeting
Day: xst Thursday of Month
Time: 7:35 pm.
Location: xxxxxxxx Country Club
Attendance at a board meeting counts as a makeup for a club meeting absence.
Explain that all members are welcome to attend board meetings, but only board members may vote. 7
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18. K I W A N I S I N T E R N A T I O N A L
Communications
Club Meetings
Missing Member Responder programs
Club Newsletters - Kommunicator
Board Meetings
Division Newsletters
District Newsletters
KIWANIS Magazine
Kiwanis Web sites
Kiwanis.org
Floridakiwanis.com
Kiwanis.org/club/clubname
Explain the impact of club committees in the community and how members may choose a committee to join.
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19. K I W A N I S I N T E R N A T I O N A L
Club Committees
Community Services
Service Leadership Programs
Young Children: Priority One
Youth Services
Human and Spiritual Values
Club Administration
Membership Growth and Education
Public Relations
Finance and Fundraising
And recently added: Fun Committee
Explain the impact of club committees in the community and how members may choose a committee to join.
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20. Club Committees Identify community needs Select projects for the year
K I W A N I S I N T E R N A T I O N A L
Club Committees
Identify community needs
Select projects for the year
Plan projects
Involve club members
Implement projects
Publicize projects
Meet to review progress and plan new projects
Explain the impact of club committees in the community and how members may choose a committee to join.
Every member is expected to serve on one or more a committees
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21. Service Leadership Clubs
K I W A N I S I N T E R N A T I O N A L
Service Leadership Clubs
• Enriching young students:
Kiwanis Kids
– K-Kids
– Terrific Kids
– Bring Up Grades
Empowering teens:
– Builders Club
– Key Club International
– Key Leader
Equipping Adults for Leadership:
– Circle K International
– Aktion Club
Kiwanis plays a special role in developing future generations of leaders. K-Kids clubs at the elementary school level, Builders Clubs in middle school and junior highs, Key Clubs in high schools, and Circle K clubs at the collegiate level all are Kiwanis organizations that teach community service and leadership skills to children, youth, and young adults. Aktion Clubs are made up of adults with mental and physical disabilities who enthusiastically perform service to help others. In addition, there are Kiwanis Junior clubs for young professionals in Europe.
Our club sponsors a Key Club
xxxxx High School
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22. K I W A N I S I N T E R N A T I O N A L
Attendance & Absences
Active participation is encouraged.
You may make up an absence by attending a board meeting, club project, division council meeting, convention, committee meeting, or by attending an inter-club meeting.
A leave of absence can be granted by the board of directors for up to six months.
Perfect attendance tabs are awarded for each 12 consecutive months of 100 percent attendance. Attendance years do not have to be consecutive.
Though it is important to stress active participation, it is equally important to be understanding of work and family commitments on new members. Encourage them to attend as much as possible without making it a requirement. Make sure they are aware of how to stay in touch when they miss a meeting or activity (i.e. club newsletter, Web site, or contact person).
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23. New Member Induction Fee
K I W A N I S I N T E R N A T I O N A L
New Member Induction Fee
$xxx for Club Name
$25 for Florida District
$50 to Kiwanis International
Remaining $xx helps pay for:
Club Membership Badge
New Member Items
Explain the impact of club committees in the community and how members may choose a committee to join.
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24. Finances / Budgeting Administrative Account – Income from club dues
K I W A N I S I N T E R N A T I O N A L
Finances / Budgeting
Administrative Account
– Income from club dues
– meal charges
– new member fees
– 50 / 50 and fines
Service Account
– Income from:
public fund-raising projects
or contributions
Explain the impact of club committees in the community and how members may choose a committee to join.
Service Funds cannot be used to pay
administrative expenses of the club.
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25. Club Dues and Club Administration
K I W A N I S I N T E R N A T I O N A L
Club Dues and Club Administration
How Dues Are Spent (Admin Funds)
Club dues includes district dues of $30.00, Kiwanis International dues of $42.00, Kiwanis Magazine of $8.00, Liability Insurance of $12, Birthday Gifts to KI and Florida District Foundations of $5 each, Division 12 dues of $4 per member which totals: $106.
Our club also provides approximately $x,000 for Kiwanis Education for our delegates and members related to attendance at Zone Conference, District and International Conventions.
Speaker meals and gift are paid from Admin funds.
Explain amounts and what the costs are covering. As long as there is value or a good reason, people won’t mind paying dues.
Hint: Breaking the annual dues amount down to a monthly cost makes it more reasonable.
Total Annual Dues: $xxx.00 or $xx per month
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26. Club’s Banking Accounts - ADMIN
Kiwanis requires its clubs to maintain separate accounts:
Administrative and Project
Administrative pays for routine stationery, postage; membership pins and such awards; speaker and guests' meals at club meetings. In addition, registration expenses for members attending zone, district and international events including some funds for travel for delegates.
The sources of administrative funds are members' dues
and the weekly 50/50, Fines as well as an occasional fundraiser.
When a member brings a potential member, the meal fee is paid by the club.

27. Club’s Banking Accounts – PROJECT
Kiwanis requires its clubs to maintain separate accounts:
We maintain two accounts for club funds.
Service and money are the means by which we operate for our Service Projects,
The “service projects“ account is the “heart and soul” of our club. These funds are solicited from and % circulated back into the community.
We have fundraisers to raise the service funds:
Auction, Project 2, Project 3 i.e .  

28. 2 Major Fundraisers for our Club
Project 1
Project 2

29. Kiwanis Club of xxxxx Foundation, Inc.
Our club has a 501©3 foundation which is a vehicle for those in our community to make a tax deductible donation.
Endowments to honor a loved one or support a favorite concern, like scholarships, are honored.
The xxxx Endowment is a gift of $xx, and only the income from the fund is used to help fund xxx scholarships.
Most importantly, 100% of the donated funds go directly to service projects benefiting the local community.
None of the funds are used for club administration nor are salaries or commissions paid.

30. Conventions and Conferences
K I W A N I S I N T E R N A T I O N A L
Conventions and Conferences
The Annual Kiwanis International Convention is an excellent event, which allows clubs from around the world to exchange ideas, participate in forums, and share fellowship.
The (Florida) District Convention is the kickoff for the new Kiwanis year, which runs from October to September Club officers and interested members attend.
The (Tampa Bay) Zone Conference gives members an opportunity to attend classes and forums about club operation, committees and other exciting topics.
Kiwanis International conducts an annual convention, which is staged to:
·         Elect International Board members
·         Amend the International Constitution and Bylaws
·         Conduct leadership and membership education
·         Provide Kiwanis fellowship
·         Provide guidance and inspiration for clubs
Each club is entitled to send two delegates and two alternates to the International convention. These delegates compose the House of Delegates and vote on the election of officers to the Board of Trustees, resolutions, and proposed amendments to the International Constitution and Bylaws.
District conventions and conferences achieve the same objectives but at the district level.
If appropriate, discuss dates, locations, and club policies for sending members to each of these events.
Geneva, Switzerland
New Orleans
Vancouver
Kiwanis Education for members & club leaders
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31. K I W A N I S I N T E R N A T I O N A L
Kiwanis Foundations
International
Worldwide Service Projects
Disaster Relief (Hurricane Katrina,
Tsunami in Asia-Pacific Region)
Iodine deficiency disorders (IDD)
Grants for Local Service Projects
District
Provides Grants to Local Clubs
Local Service Projects
Scholarships
International
The Kiwanis International Foundation was founded in Its mission: “To assist Kiwanis International in serving the children of the world.”
The Kiwanis International Foundation:
Awards grants.
Raises funds.
Administers awards.
District
A number of districts have foundations supported by contributions from clubs or members.
Club
Any Kiwanis club can have a club foundation, supported by income from fund-raising projects or contributions from members. Club foundations must be set up with the government.
Gifts to foundations generate perpetual earnings that are used for worthwhile service projects and generally are tax-deductible for the donor.
Refer to New Member Workbook, page x.
Both invest in the Service Leadership programs for the children and youth
in Kiwanis sponsored clubs.
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32. Kiwanis Trivia - Answers
“Serving the Children of the World”
Became the Motto of Kiwanis in 2005
when Kiwanis became 90 years old
“We Build”
Was the original Motto for Kiwanis
The name "Kiwanis" means "we trade" or "we share our talents."
It was coined from an American Indian expression, Nunc Kee-wanis.
Slogan: By each club impacting its own community and as a global organization, we are Serving the Children of the World.
Motto: Throughout its history, the Kiwanis name has been synonymous with endeavors that build character, knowledge, commerce, communities, and – through genuine concern for others – hope. We Build in Kiwanis.
The name: Kiwanis stems from a North American Indian phrase, which, like many aboriginal terms, had a variety of meanings, including; “We have a good time,” “We make a noise,” or “We trade.”
Defining Statement:
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time

33. K I W A N I S I N T E R N A T I O N A L
Welcome to Your Club
For More Information
Visit:
kiwanis.org/club/clubname
Don’t forget to ask the new members if they have any additional questions you can answer.
Refer to New Member Workbook, page x. Point out the items on the suggested Activity Checklist for New Members.
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