June 2011 - Kiwanis Public News -

New tool: PayPal plugin for club websites

A PayPal control has been added! The new PayPal control is the latest addition to the tools available in the Club Management System. Upgrades and improvements, such as this new PayPal control, are automatic (and no additional charge) to subscribers of...

Published Mon, Jun 06 2011 3:36 PM by Scott Smith

Filed under: collecting funds, selling tickets

CKI: Extreme website makeover

The next generation’s leaders have a new website to lead the way and illustrate their passion for service and serving children. Visit www.circlek.org to view the new expanding navigation that displays resources at a glance, even before the first...

Published Fri, Jun 06 2011 5:18 PM by Scott Smith

Sergeant-at-Arms volunteers still needed for Geneva

Want to play a critical behind-the-scenes role at the Kiwanis International convention in Geneva? Consider volunteering for the Sergeant-at-Arms Committee. As a volunteer sergeant-at-arms, you’ll play a major role in the success of the international...

Published Thu, Jun 06 2011 12:47 PM by Scott Smith

Filed under: SAA volunteer, SAA, SAA committee, sergeant-at-arms, sargent at arms

A week at camp can change a child's life forever

“Children come [to Kamp Kiwanis] and just have a fun, safe, exciting time and go away saying, ‘Wow, that was one of the best experiences of my life!’” Remember your first time at summer camp when you were a child? We do too (it...

Published Wed, Jun 06 2011 5:05 PM by Scott Smith

A convenient way to learn about giving

The Kiwanis International Foundation has created three new donor publications for your convenience. Information about individual and club giving opportunities is now available in separate downloadable components so you can print just the information you...

Published Wed, Jun 06 2011 5:02 PM by Scott Smith

Set your sites on 'ideal'

Kiwanis-family clubs and districts now have an example to follow when seeking to create the best website possible. There’s a model of an ideal club website, illustrating good navigation and appropriate content and images, at www.KiwanisOne.org/idealsite...

Published Tue, Jun 06 2011 9:51 AM by Scott Smith

Filed under: website example, role model website, website copy, website model

Safety in service, always

While your Kiwanis club seeks to serve your community, you should always consider safety. Risk is inherent in nearly everything we do, but sometimes the ways to avoid accidents and reduce liability aren’t necessarily obvious. As your club plans...

Published Mon, Jun 06 2011 5:22 PM by Scott Smith

Pointers for your signature project

It’s the big kahuna, the service project your club puts so much time and effort into each year. You know why it’s important, what you’re trying to do, but does everyone else? A great project must make a difference in the community or...

Published Mon, Jun 06 2011 5:20 PM by Scott Smith

Kiwanis videos awarded for excellence

Three Kiwanis International videos were recently awarded with four honors given to the finest video and film productions created for the Web. The 2010 CKI LSSP in St. Louis video was honored with a 2011 Telly Award and 2011 Videographer Award of Excellence;...

Published Thu, Jun 06 2011 12:57 PM by Scott Smith

Filed under: video awards, Telly Awards

Plan ahead

You’re doing all you can now to give back to your community through Kiwanis. But what about after you’re gone? How can you ensure that your legacy of caring will have an impact for many years to come? A carefully thought-out gift, planned...

Published Mon, Jun 06 2011 12:37 PM by Scott Smith

Filed under: legacy, estate tax, estate, plan a gift, financial advice

Pop quiz: How does your club website rate?

Anelis C. of South Dakota said it best: “ I think it is very important to keep your website updated. If someone is interested in your club, they would like to know what’s happening now …” Here’s an easy 1-2-3 test. Make...

Published Mon, Jun 06 2011 11:27 AM by Scott Smith

Filed under: club websites, 1-2-3 website test, club news, website home page

Kiwanis magazine's June edition is now online

The sun never sets on Kiwanis. With clubs in more than 80 countries, Kiwanians serve 24-7-365 all around the world. In the June issue, Kiwanis magazine goes global with stories about Kiwanians who reach beyond their own country’s borders to make...

Published Mon, Jun 06 2011 11:15 AM by Scott Smith

Do you know any Distinguished Members?

As we wrap up the month of May—Membership month—we want to acknowledge those members who have spread the Kiwanis spirit. Have your clubs check their rosters to see if they include any members who have met the Distinguished Member criteria...

Published Thu, Jun 06 2011 9:56 AM by Scott Smith

Filed under: Light the Fire pin, lapel pin, distinguished, distinguished pins, criteria, pins