January 2011 - Kiwanis Public News -

Early bird registration is ending

Early birds only get a discount on registration for the 96th Annual Kiwanis International Convention if you sign up by January 31, so you’d better hurry if you plan to join fellow Kiwanians in Geneva, Switzerland, this July. Visit www.KiwanisOne...

Published Fri, Jan 01 2011 2:49 PM by Scott Smith

Filed under: Geneva registration, early bird

Influence a life. Be a mentor.

Kiwanians, think back: Would you have achieved all you have without a helping hand? Future Kiwanians, could you use a little advice now and then? That’s the goal of January’s (U.S.) National Mentoring Month, to highlight the need for every...

Published Mon, Jan 01 2011 11:53 AM by Scott Smith

Filed under: mentor, January 25, Thank your mentor day, national mentor month, mentor month

Make your mark with an annual club gift to KIF

The Kiwanis International Foundation appreciates clubs that include an annual gift in their service budgets. The foundation uses club gifts to meet the needs of children through grants, and scholarships. Here are a few examples of how annual club gifts...

Published Mon, Jan 01 2011 11:51 AM by Scott Smith

Filed under: KIF, club gifts, annual gift, annual club gift, giving, ACG

Kiwanis clubs worldwide celebrate 96th birthday

Kiwanis International is celebrating its 96th birthday today. The first Kiwanis club was chartered Jan. 21, 1915, in Detroit, Mich. Today, Kiwanis has grown to more than 8,000 clubs and nearly 600,000 members in 80 countries. “We’re very proud...

Published Fri, Jan 01 2011 11:16 AM by Scott Smith

Filed under: 96th anniversary, 96th year, 96th birthday

Online hub for youth leadership weekends

Key Leader is a Kiwanis leadership education program for high school students which aims to provide a life-changing experience that inspires young people to achieve their personal best through service leadership. A program with such a noble mission needs...

Published Fri, Jan 01 2011 11:09 AM by Scott Smith

Filed under: Key Leader, Key leader website

Realize the dream

It’s been 25 years since the creation of the United States national holiday for slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Each year, Americans from all walks of life honor Dr. King’s sacrifice by volunteering to serve their communities...

Published Mon, Jan 01 2011 10:27 AM by Scott Smith

Filed under: MLK Day 2011, Martin Luther King Jr., MLK Day, MLK

A new year is time to grow as a Kiwanian

Kiwanis offers free webinars with tips on everything you need to keep growing as a successful, useful member of the Kiwanis family. You’ll learn to help your club stay flexible, get back to basics, add sizzle to your events, retain members, support...

Published Mon, Jan 01 2011 10:25 AM by Scott Smith

Filed under: webinars, grow

Updated Eliminate Project materials available

New and updated Eliminate Project materials are now available for use at mid-year conventions and other events. Visit www.theeliminateproject.org to find new versions of: MNT powerpoint Official Eliminate Project powerpoint template Fact Sheet Thirty...

Published Mon, Jan 01 2011 9:10 AM by Scott Smith

Filed under: Eliminate Project, MNT material, MNT printouts, MNT resources

Jane Goodall to kick off convention

British primatologist and UN Messenger of Peace Jane Goodall, known for her extensive work with chimpanzees in Tanzania’s Gombe Stream National Park, will speak to Kiwanians and guests at the Opening Session of the 2011 Kiwanis International Convention...

Published Fri, Jan 01 2011 5:09 PM by Scott Smith

Filed under: Jane Goodall

Don't forget to file! February 15 deadline

Protect your club’s tax-exempt status by filing an IRS Form 990-N by the February 15 deadline. Small, tax-exempt organizations—including Kiwanis clubs—whose gross receipts normally are US$25,000 or less are not required to file IRS forms...

Published Tue, Jan 01 2011 9:16 AM by Scott Smith

Filed under: tax tips, tax exempt, IRS, tax filing, 990-N, Form 990-N, club tax status, Form 990, tax exemptions, EIN, IRS forms, 990-EZ, club taxes

No Name-Calling Week is Jan. 24-28

No Name-Calling Week is an annual week of educational activities aimed at ending name-calling of all kinds and providing schools with the tools and inspiration to launch an ongoing dialogue about ways to eliminate bullying in their communities. This year...

Published Tue, Jan 01 2011 9:15 AM by Scott Smith

Filed under: no name calling week, name calling, sticks and stones

Key Club district convention time is a time to volunteer

In March, that shriek of enthusiasm you’ll hear echoing across the land will be Key Club members and district officers getting together for 2011 district conventions. Kiwanians: Help Key Club members get the most out of their Kiwanis experience...

Published Tue, Jan 01 2011 9:05 AM by Scott Smith

Filed under: Key Club district conventions, KCI district conventions, Key Club districts

Plan now for Kiwanis One Day

One day each year, all members of the Kiwanis family around the world join together for one day of global community service. There are no boundaries. And there’s no limit to what you and your club can do for children, for your community, for the...

Published Mon, Jan 01 2011 2:43 PM by Scott Smith

Filed under: One Day contest, One Day, Kiwanis One Day, One Day 2011, Kiwanis One Day contest

Téa Leoni tells the world about maternal/neonatal tetanus

Actress and UNICEF ambassador Téa Leoni’s commitment to creating a world in which every child is safe and healthy runs deep in her family: Her actress grandmother helped extend the reach of UNICEF by founding the U.S. Committee for UNICEF...

Published Mon, Jan 01 2011 2:40 PM by Scott Smith

Filed under: UNICEF, MNT, Tea Leoni, tetanus, maternal/neonatal tetanus

Understanding the power of RSS

So what is that funny little orange box with sound wave symbols or XML letters anyway? It’s RSS! RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication or Rich Site Summary. In short, it’s a news feed or can refer to the news feed tool itself. Setting up...

Published Mon, Jan 01 2011 2:34 PM by Scott Smith

Filed under: RSS