November 2010 - Kiwanis Public News -

Start planning your Kiwanis One Day project: 26 project ideas

Kiwanis One Day, celebrated on April 2, 2011, is the opportunity to work together with members of all Kiwanis-family clubs and other members of the community to make an impact through service. What will your club be doing that day? If you are looking...

Published Tue, Nov 11 2010 3:55 PM by Scott Smith

Filed under: Kiwanis One Day, One Day 2011, April 2011, April, One Day projects

Explore Geneva

Did you know there are more than 7,000 Kiwanis members in Switzerland? Kiwanis International is truly international. Our organization has clubs in 70 nations and geographic areas and serves children worldwide. And once a year all 250,000 Kiwanis club...

Published Mon, Nov 11 2010 9:10 AM by Scott Smith

Filed under: Geneva facts

Voice your questions and ideas about the member website

Support and feedback for the KiwanisOne.org member website just got a little easier to find, request and submit. Click the “Get Help / Share Idea” link in the top left corner of www.KiwanisOne.org to reveal a captcha code entry box (our spam...

Published Mon, Nov 11 2010 9:07 AM by Scott Smith

Filed under: member survey, member support, get help, share idea, help

Deadline reminder: Annual Club Reports due November 30

Kiwanis clubs are asked to complete their 2009-2010 Annual Club Report online on or before November 30 . Exception: If your club filed all 12 of your monthly reports online through the www.KiwanisOne.org member website, you’ve already completed...

Published Wed, Nov 11 2010 9:50 AM by Scott Smith

Filed under: annual club report, ACR, annual report, November 30, club report deadline

Watch for Kiwanis members in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Everyone loves a good parade, especially Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. If you find yourself watching the parade this Thanksgiving Day, watch for fellow Kiwanians manning some of the floats. Last year, members of the Kiwanis Club...

Published Mon, Nov 11 2010 2:05 PM by Scott Smith

Filed under: Macys, parade, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Kiwanis International Convention in Geneva: 10 reasons to go

Here are 10 reasons you should attend the 96th Annual Kiwanis International Convention in Geneva, Switzerland, July 7-10: You’ll be part of history when Kiwanis officially launches its new global campaign for children, The Eliminate Project : Kiwanis...

Published Fri, Nov 11 2010 4:07 PM by Scott Smith

Filed under: top 10, ten reasons to go to Geneva, 10 reasons

Aktion Club moving forward

Kiwanis International’s Service Leadership Program for adults with disabilities, Aktion Club, has debuted a new website with state-of-the-art features just in time to help clubs with calendar year-end service projects, growth and fundraising goals...

Published Fri, Nov 11 2010 4:06 PM by Scott Smith

Filed under: Aktion Club, action club

The Eliminate Project: Learn about MNT

In this, the education phase of The Eliminate Project, Kiwanis-family clubs are encouraged to learn about maternal/neonatal tetanus: the reality of this disease, the mothers and babies in countries affected by MNT and the funds needed to distribute vaccinations...

Published Tue, Nov 11 2010 9:49 AM by Scott Smith

Filed under: learn about MNT

Webinar: Service projects for club meetings

Learn how to ignite your service and add energy to your club meeting. Projects ideas for those young to experienced. Tuesday, November 30, 2010 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST Sign up today: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/301443682

Published Tue, Nov 11 2010 9:47 AM by Scott Smith

Purple power! The Kiwanis International office is blushing violet

Throughout the month of November, the Kiwanis International office in Indianapolis is showing its support of the March of Dimes’ Prematurity Awareness Month for all to see by being bathed in purple lights. Show your support by wearing purple on...

Published Fri, Nov 11 2010 9:24 AM by Scott Smith

Filed under: purple, March of Dimes

Last chance! Rate the member website before a makeover

Here's your last chance to provide feedback for the makeover of the member website, www.KiwanisOne.org . Your response will help ensure any changes we make while redesigning the site will benefit our members. This survey does not pertain to the club...

Published Tue, Nov 11 2010 2:23 PM by Scott Smith

Filed under: member site survey

The Eliminate Project: Action plan for now-December

Over the next five years, the work you do to eliminate maternal/neonatal tetanus will change the world. Together, the Kiwanis family of clubs and UNICEF will eliminate MNT and give the poorest mothers and babies the chance to lead the healthy lives they...

Published Tue, Nov 11 2010 12:15 PM by Scott Smith

Filed under: Eliminate action plan

Learn more about the Kiwanis International Convention in Geneva

Want to know more about the 2011 Kiwanis International Convention in Geneva, Switzerland? Then register for a webinar to learn more about the tours, the sights, the city and more. This webinar is also offered in French and German. Schedule: French : November...

Published Mon, Nov 11 2010 12:45 PM by Scott Smith

Filed under: Geneva webinar

Early reminder: Bylaw amendment and resolution proposals due Feb. 15

Submissions of proposed bylaw amendments or resolutions must be received (not postmarked) by Kiwanis International no later than February 15 for consideration at the 2011 International Convention in Geneva, Switzerland. Read more about how to make a submission...

Published Mon, Nov 11 2010 12:43 PM by Scott Smith

Filed under: Bylaws and amendments proposals