Delegates to the International Convention in San Antonio, July 3-7, will set the course of Kiwanis’ future when they consider proposed amendments to the International Bylaws.
“We believe these amendments are crucial in helping us create our future and reach the goal of 1 million members by 2015,” says International President Nelson Tucker.
Amendments sponsored by the International Board will:
- Give Kiwanis the ability to develop and test new ways for people to participate and serve.
- Eliminate the requirement for International and district officers to meet annually in person, unless there is important business to conduct.
- Discontinue non-North American versions of the official publication.
Board-sponsored amendments also propose governance changes that will:
- Designate the Executive Director as Chief Executive Officer responsible for day-to-day operations, to better define management structure.
- Require a minimum period of one year and one day between International Trustee service and candidacy for higher office, which will free Trustees from campaigning during their term of Board service.
- Allow a district to have a Trustee and an Officer on the Board at the same time, since Trustees no longer will run for higher office immediately
“To be great, we need to begin doing things differently,” says President Nelson. “We need to challenge the status quo. The International Board believes these amendments will improve the alignment and efficiency of our organizational structures and permit us to redirect limited funds to our highest priorities.”
Other amendments concern new classes of membership, changes in fees and dues, and voting procedures. Read all 17 proposed amendments in full at “Notes About Votes” on the International Convention Web page. Clubs will receive a printed copy of the amendments in the May general mailing.
Posted
Jun 08 2007, 08:04 PM
by
Chris Hayworth