Kiwanis delegates act on amendments and resolutions

ORLANDO, Fla. (June 28, 2008) - Kiwanis club delegates, meeting at the 93rd annual Kiwanis International Convention in Orlando, Fla., voted on a number of amendments and resolutions, including length of terms of office, balloting and use of the Kiwanis mark. Delegates took the following actions:

Amendment 1, submitted last year by Lakeland, Fla., club.
Action: Request for withdrawal approved.

Amendment 2 - Two-year term option for club officers
Action: Approved

Amendment 3 - Two-year term option for lieutenant governors
Action:  Approved

Amendment 4 - Two--year term option for all district officers
Action: Withdrawn

Amendment 5 - Electronic Balloting Option for Club Elections
Action: Approved as amended to read:
"Kiwanis clubs may make available to each member in good standing the option to vote electronically or by paper ballot for annual club officer elections."

Amendment 6 - Improve efficiency during elections for international offices
Action: Approved

Amendment 7 - International president as chairman of the board
Action: Withdrawn

Amendment 8 - District representation on the Kiwanis International board
Action: Rejected

Amendment 9 - Regarding the use of the Kiwanis mark
Action: Rejected

Resolution 1 - Celebrating and Fostering Diversity
Action: Approved as amended to read: "Celebrating and Fostering Inclusiveness"
“Therefore, be it resolved that the delegates assembled at the 2008 International Convention in Orlando, Florida, and all Kiwanis leaders and members to take action to create a culture and club environment that develops and nurtures mutual respect for all and celebrates the inclusiveness of our beloved Kiwanis.


Resolution 2 - Honoring Walter Sellers, past international president, upon his recent passing
Action: Approved