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Kiwanis
International
Serving the Children of the World
Pierce KIWANIS
Club
Pierce, Nebraska
We are making a difference!!
Kiwanis
International
Serving the Children of the World
Welcome
New/Existing
Members
to the
Newest service organization in
Pierce
(Organized in 2003)
Pierce Club Officers
Serving the Children of the World
Kiwanis
International
Serving the Children of the World
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.
Motto: Serving the children of the world
Kiwanis
International
Serving the Children of the World
• Kiwanis International was founded in 1915
• There are 8,400 Kiwanis clubs in 96 countries
•Pierce Kiwanis Club belongs to the Nebraska/Iowa District
•Pierce Club belongs to Division 18: Norfolk Morning, Norfolk Noon, Pierce,
Columbus and Wayne Clubs
•Pierce Club Chartered
•Current Membership
2003
23
Pierce Kiwanis Activities
Serving the Children of the World
• PEAK (Pierce Excited About Kids) Events for different age groups
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Hawaiian & Halloween themes. Both an activity for kids and fund
raiser (500-600 kids benefited)
Literacy for Little Ones- distributed books to ages 1-5
(200
books)
Christmas K Tree- collected clothing for less fortunate
(50+fam)
Present at Home Show-with State Patrol, made child ID’s
(50+)
Wrote a grant to help fund a new playground
Provided K Bears to law enforcement to distribute
(150 K
Bears)
Trash pickup
Kiwanis float in parade
Countywide Smoke Detector Distribution
(250
contacts)
Pierce Kiwanis Fund Raisers
Serving the Children of the World
• PEAK charged $2 to attend
$ 160
• Peanuts sales (one day)
$1,370
• With the Chamber of Commerce, held a street
dance
$ 680
• Skip a meal
$ 422
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Total Activity Fund
$2,632
Membership Benefits
Serving the Children of the World
• Change the lives of children
• Improve the Pierce Community and the world
• Build friendships with fellow Kiwanians
• Enhance leadership skills
• Develop business contacts
• Receive KIWANIS magazine and club communications
•. Insurance coverage for Kiwanis club projects
Expectations of Members
Serving the Children of the World
• Attend club meetings regularly
• Participate in club service and fund-raising projects
• Share the experience with others
• Demonstrate pride of membership
• Encourage others to join
•Participate in interclubbing
•Attend Kiwanis sponsored Conferences/Conventions
Ways to improve your attendance
Serving the Children of the World
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Visit another Kiwanis Club meeting
Attend a Board Meeting
Help with a Kiwanis Club activity
Interclubbing*
• *Four from your club traveling to a Kiwanis meeting, convention, K
activity
• Help with any Kiwanis Club Project
• Attend a District/National Conference or Convention
• Attend a Kiwanis leadership training secession
Interclubbing
Serving the Children of the World
• Four Kiwanis members visit another Kiwanis
meeting
• Credit is received for mileage traveled
• Extra credit if a program is given
• Each year, the NE/IA District holds an interclubbing
contest (members attending x miles traveled)
Our Club Leaders
Serving the Children of the World
President:
Immediate Past President:
Vice-president:
President Elect;
Kim Rowley
Connie Otto
Wanda Backus
Christine Griffith
Secretary:
Khris Buettner
Treasurer:
Pam Flesner
Board Members: Chad Anderson, Dawn Tucker
Sue Warneke, Randee Falter, Dan Navrkal, Lance Arnold
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Club Committees
Serving the Children of the World
• Community Services
• Sponsored Youth/Youth Services
• Young Children: Priority One
• Human and Spiritual Values
• Club Administration/Meetings
• Membership Growth and Education
• Public Relations
• Finance and Fundraising
Kim Rowley
Wanda Backus
Wanda Backus
Sue Warneke
Connie Otto
Chad Anderson
Khris Buettner
Pam Flesher
Communication
Serving the Children of the World
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Club Meetings
Missing Member Responder programs
Club Newsletters
Board Meetings
Division Newsletters
District Newsletters
• KIWANIS Magazine
• Kiwanis Web site
Standard Form for Club Bylaws
Serving the Children of the World
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Parameters of Membership
Parameters of Board Decisions
Organization of Committees
Club Meeting Guidelines
Guidelines for Nomination of Officers
Financial Requirements
Club Administration
Serving the Children of the World
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
Board of Directors Meeting
Serving the Children of the World
Provides an opportunity to be involved in the decisions affecting club
administration.
Day:
Time:
Location:
1st Wednesday
5:15 PM
Town and Country
Finances/Budgeting
Serving the Children of the World
• Administrative Account
– Income from club dues, meal charges, new
member fees.
• Service Account
– Income from public fund-raising projects or
contributions and cannot be used to pay
administrative expenses of the club.
Club Fees
Serving the Children of the World
How My Dues Are Spent
Club Dues:
$31
District Dues:
$25
Kiwanis International Dues:$64
(includes $19.90 for Kiwanis magazine)
Total Annual Dues:
$120
Conventions
Serving the Children of the World
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 District Convention is the kickoff for the new Kiwanis year, which
runs from October to September. Club officers and interested members attend.
The District Mid Year Conference gives members an opportunity to
attend classes and forums about club operation and other exciting topics.
Kiwanis International
Foundation
Serving the Children of the World
• Charitable fund-raising entity of Kiwanis International.
• Funds grants for activities and programs.
Worldwide assistance
– 911 Victims Children’s Fund
– Tsunami relief
– Hurricanes in the Gulf Coast
– Typhoons in the Philippines
– Earthquakes in El Salvador and Taiwan
– Eradicate Iodine Deficiency Disorder (IDD)
• Annual Club Gift Campaign
Service Leadership Programs
Serving the Children of the World
• Empowering teens:
– Builders Club
– Key Club International
– Key Leader
• Equipping Adults for
Leadership:
– Circle K International
– Aktion Club
– Kiwanis Junior (Europe
only)
• Enriching young students:
Kiwanis Kids
– K-Kids
– Terrific Kids
– Bring Up Grades
Membership Growth
One Million Members in 2015
Serving the Children of the World
 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!
Becoming a Distinguished Club
Serving the Children of the World
• Service:
• Sponsor a K family organization: i.e. Circle K or Aktion Club (10)
• Contribute $5/ member to Kiwanis International Foundation (10)
• Participate in Young Children: Priority One Program (10)
• Education:
• New member orientation program (10)
• Represented at mid-year conference and District convention (10)
• Represented at a Club Leadership Education training session (10)
• Growth:
• Have a net gain in membership plus at least one additional member (20)
• Have a least 80 total points
Thanks !
Serving the Children of the World
One can make a difference
What questions do you have?