Kiwanis recently announced the organization's second global campaign for children: The Eliminate Project: Kiwanis eliminating maternal/neonatal tetanus. Here's how you and your club can get ready for the kickoff.
July–September 2010
What’s happening: Kiwanis International leadership appoints global campaign for children council.
What you can do:
• Educate yourself and your club about maternal/neonatal tetanus (MNT).
• Prepare your club. You’ll need a strong club to take on the challenges of the campaign.
• Attend your district convention.
October–December 2010
What’s happening: Governors and governors-elect make multi-year appointments for district global campaign for children chairpersons.
What you can do:
• Share what you know about MNT with your club, your community, your family and your school.
• Engage the Circle K, Aktion, Key Club, Kiwanis Junior, Builders Club and K-Kids members you support.
• Strengthen your club through growth.
• Plan to attend the 2011 convention in Geneva, Switzerland.
January–March 2011
What’s happening: Kiwanis International education conference for leadership involved in The Eliminate Project; lieutenant governor education and club leadership education (CLE); district midyear conferences; regional meetings in Europe and Asia-Pacific.
What you can do:
• Advocate for the cause. Add a link to TheEliminateProject.org on your club website.
• Continue preparing your Kiwanis, Kiwanis Junior, Aktion, Circle K, Key Club, Builders Club and K-Kids Clubs.
• Make plans to send a club representative to the Kiwanis International convention in Geneva.
April–July 2011
What’s happening: Campaign kickoff at the 96th Annual Kiwanis International Convention in Geneva, Switzerland, July 7–10, 2011.
What you can do:
• Take part in the Kiwanis International convention in Geneva.
• Make an initial gift and check for updates on www.TheEliminateProject.org.
• Share your enthusiasm with your community as you prepare to kick off the project locally.
Find resources at www.TheEliminateProject.org.
Posted
Aug 13 2010, 02:35 PM
by
Scott Smith