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Texas-style party nets $16,000 for scholarships

Kiwanis cowboys and cowgirls wore big smiles at the Party for a Purpose—as will Key Club and Circle K scholarship winners. It was billed as a “Party for a Purpose,” and it was aptly named. More than 275 Kiwanians and guests paid US$100 to enjoy a Texas...

Published Wed, Jul 07 2007 4:53 PM by Chris Hayworth
Foundation earns top rating

The Kiwanis International Foundation received a four-star, “exceptional” rating from Charity Navigator, a nonprofit organization that evaluates the financial performance of thousands of charities. The foundation garnered the organization’s top rating...

Published Wed, Jul 07 2007 7:52 PM by Chris Hayworth
K-Kid speaker wows Kiwanis convention

Rachel Clayton from Rydal Elementary School, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, won first-place honors in this past year’s K-Kids speech contest. As a result, she earned the assignment of K-Kids Ambassador to this year’s Kiwanis International convention...

Published Thu, Jul 07 2007 4:58 PM by Chris Hayworth
Be a volun‘tourist,’ meet Kiwanians in Guatemala

Kiwanians are invited to travel with Ambassadors for Children (AFC) this coming October to Guatemala for a special Kiwanis cultural exchange and voluntour trip. The trip is scheduled for October 6-13, and like other AFC voluntourism trips, the Guatemala...

Published Thu, Jul 07 2007 4:51 PM by Chris Hayworth
Delegates elect International Officers, Trustees

Delegates to the 92nd Kiwanis International Convention elected the following officers and Trustees: President, 2007-08: Dave Curry, Butte, Montana. Dave is an 18-year member and past distinguished president of the Kiwanis Club of Silver Bow, Butte, and...

Published Sat, Jul 07 2007 4:49 PM by Chris Hayworth
Convention action continues: see new posts

The news and views from the Kiwanis International Convention in San Antonio just keep coming: Video clips of CEO Rob Parker and youth leaders Slide show: daily highlights Slide show: best from the “photos with impact” workshop Continuing blog by K-Kid...

Published Fri, Jul 07 2007 7:56 PM by Chris Hayworth
Delegates act on more amendments

On Thursday delegates considered the following Bylaws amendments: Amendment Number Four (failed): To implement a new classification of shared active membership. Amendment Number Five (failed): To add a new classification of corporate membership. Amendment...

Published Fri, Jul 07 2007 7:44 PM by Chris Hayworth
Check out the action at International Convention

Want to see International President Nelson Tucker performing as Karnac the Magnificent? This and much more is now available from the 92nd Kiwanis International Convention in San Antonio. Share the fun and fellowship with: Opening Session video clips Slide...

Published Thu, Jul 07 2007 7:57 PM by Chris Hayworth
Delegates approve testing new membership models

A delegate debates an issue brought before the House of Delegates Wednesday. The House of Delegates approved today a resolution that supports exploring cooperation with Rotary, Lions Clubs, and Optimist on ways to serve the needs of children worldwide...

Published Thu, Jul 07 2007 9:56 PM by Chris Hayworth
Conventional correspondence coming—from a K-Kid

Like most first-time Kiwanis International convention attendees, Rachel Clayton will return from this year’s gathering filled with inspiration and vivid memories. Unlike most first-time Kiwanis International convention attendees, though, Rachel is not...

Published Mon, Jul 07 2007 10:55 PM by Scott Smith