September 2010 - Kiwanis Public News -

KIWANIS magazine—lookin' good!

KIWANIS magazine will have a new look when the October issue arrives at subscribers' homes. The magazine staff has refreshed the design and added quite a few new features, such as: a "Fix-It" column with advice from club experts; the revival...

Published Thu, Sep 09 2010 4:11 PM by Scott Smith

Filed under: October magazine

Meet your 2010-2011 Kiwanis leaders

It’s a new Kiwanis year! It’s time to meet the 2010-2011 Board of Trustees for Kiwanis International and Kiwanis International Foundation . On this member site under About Kiwanis > Kiwanis International Leadership, you’ll find links...

Published Thu, Sep 09 2010 4:04 PM by Scott Smith

Filed under: leadership, board, 2010-11, 2011, 2010-2011 board, leaders, 2010-2011, 2010 board, 2011 board

The value of a video: Educate yourself

If a picture is worth a thousand words, what’s the value of a two-minute video? Quite high if it’s a video capturing Kiwanians working on a One Day project or announcing the details of the Eliminate Project. Kiwanis videos are available for...

Published Wed, Sep 09 2010 10:32 AM by Scott Smith

Filed under: video, Kiwanis videos, get videos, videos

Destination: Europe

Don’t miss the chance of lifetime to tour Europe before or after the 96th Annual Kiwanis International Convention in Geneva, Switzerland! Take in the beauty of Paris, the city of light. Enjoy a train ride to the “Top of Europe,” the...

Published Sat, Sep 09 2010 10:11 PM by Scott Smith

Member tools: Brand your Kiwanis

It’s a marketing rule: If you want to be known, you must have a brand. When used consistently at all levels of the organization, Kiwanis graphic standards establish a look that is recognized and respected worldwide. Help Kiwanis enhance its identity...

Published Wed, Sep 09 2010 1:19 PM by Scott Smith

Filed under: graphic standards

Using Google forms in your website

Ever need a quick and easy way to add a poll to your site or collect data from your members about a project without resorting to a tangle of e-mail messages? Google has a solution and Kiwanis has crafted a handy how-to document to walk you through the...

Published Wed, Sep 09 2010 1:12 PM by Scott Smith

Filed under: Google forms, create a form, polls, website forms

Kiwanis One Day: How will your club change the world that day?

Kiwanis One Day , the annual event that unites all Kiwanis-family members in a day of hands-on service, is scheduled for April 2, 2011. How will your club change the world that day? Now’s your chance to show the world your club in action. Kiwanis...

Published Mon, Sep 09 2010 9:08 AM by Scott Smith

Filed under: One Day contest, One Day, Kiwanis One Day, video contest

Feedback requested ahead of member website makeover

Now's the time to provide feedback for the makeover of the member website, www.KiwanisOne.org , slated for 2011. Your response will help ensure any changes we make while redesigning the site will benefit our members. If you would like to participate...

Published Fri, Sep 09 2010 3:41 PM by Scott Smith

Filed under: K1 survey, member survey, KiwanisOne survey

September 21st is the International Day of Peace

The International Day of Peace, established by the United Nations in 1981, is an opportunity for all of mankind to work toward world peace. How can you and your club celebrate this occasion? Light a candle or have a moment of silence at a club meeting...

Published Fri, Sep 09 2010 8:56 AM by Scott Smith

Filed under: Peace Day

September webinars: Tools, tips and tricks of the trade

You haven’t forgotten about the exciting lineup of Kiwanis webinars, have you? Webinars offer quick and easy tips to make your Kiwanis experience all it can be. Want to learn about social media? How about a helpful guide to the ReMember campaign...

Published Tue, Sep 09 2010 3:10 PM by Scott Smith

Filed under: webinars

Get ready for your new role with leadership training

Are you a rookie in your new club or district leadership role? Know what to expect—as well as what’s expected of you—with online Club Leadership Education . These self-guided tutorials are ready whenever you are and are specific to each...

Published Tue, Sep 09 2010 9:33 AM by Scott Smith

Filed under: CLE, leader training, officer training, leadership

Gear up for the remaining Key Leader 2010 weekends

Do you know a youth who could benefit from a Key Leader weekend experience? Consider sponsoring him! Or maybe you like to volunteer to help out on a weekend event near you? Sounds like a great idea. Check out the schedule of events and find a location...

Published Tue, Sep 09 2010 9:31 AM by Scott Smith

Filed under: Key Leader weekends

Serve children by supporting parents

Looking for a way to serve families in your community? Check out the updated service bulletins for the Young Children: Priority One initiative , all focusing on parenting education and support programs. Use the information in these bulletins to work with...

Published Tue, Sep 09 2010 9:28 AM by Scott Smith

Filed under: YCPO

CKI welcomes a new district: the District of Andean and Central America

Even though they officially became a district with a board vote on July 6, the District of Andean and Central America were welcomed as a district on Saturday, August 14, during the Kiwanis and CKI district conventions in Villavicencio, Colombia. DACA...

Published Tue, Sep 09 2010 8:53 AM by Scott Smith

Filed under: DACA, new CKI district

Renewal alert: Time to renew KKids and Builders Club membership

Attention K-Kids and Builders Club sponsors, it is time to renew your club’s 2010-11 membership! Having accurate contact information for clubs, faculty advisors and Kiwanis advisors will ensure members and volunteers receive the support and the...

Published Tue, Sep 09 2010 8:52 AM by Scott Smith

Filed under: Builders Club membership renewal, membership renewal, KKids membership renewal