July 2011 - Kiwanis Public News -

On to New Orleans in 2012

In New Orleans, jazz fills the streets, mingling with the aroma of hot beignets. Pralines stick in your teeth as you watch the riverboats paddle by. It’s sensory overload in this little corner of the American South that’s big on European flavor...

Published Mon, Jul 07 2011 11:55 AM by Scott Smith

Filed under: Louisiana, ICON 2012

Help fight childhood obesity

Get ready, get set, get out and play! Help combat childhood obesity with Nickelodeon’s 8th annual Worldwide Day of Play on Sept. 24, 2011 . Your Kiwanis club can sponsor a Worldwide Day of Play event by hosting an afternoon of fun, physical activities...

Published Mon, Jul 07 2011 11:53 AM by Scott Smith

Filed under: Play Day, WWDoP

New, refreshed resources for The Eliminate Project

Kiwanis International and UNICEF will need more than vaccine and needles to stop maternal-neonatal tetanus from killing 160 babies every day. Information is a powerful weapon, and now you can arm your clubs in the fight with the latest on The Eliminate...

Published Mon, Jul 07 2011 11:47 AM by Scott Smith

Filed under: MNT resources, new MNT downloads

The Eliminate Project: Be a charter giver

Clubs and individuals have various options to help kick-off The Eliminate Project's fundraising campaign. Plus, if you pay a donation in full prior to September 30 , you or your club may qualify for charter status in the following programs: Club awards...

Published Mon, Jul 07 2011 11:08 AM by Scott Smith

New leaders step forward

The new president of Kiwanis International first saw the need for community service as a six-year-old in Honduras helping his mother provide maternal-neonatal tetanus immunizations. He belongs to clubs in Ohio and Montana; he’s a Kentucky Colonel...

Published Mon, Jul 07 2011 10:59 AM by Scott Smith

Filed under: 2012 board

Service Project Database: All aboard

If your club's looking for its next great service project, you will soon be able to check out the Service Project Database (English). This online resource will allow Kiwanis-family clubs to browse through various projects, find ideas, read helpful...

Published Thu, Jul 07 2011 9:26 AM by Scott Smith

Filed under: project search, project database, service database

Amendment results from Geneva

The House of Delegates had two proposed amendments on its agenda during the 96th Annual Kiwanis International Convention in Geneva. Neither were considered, due to a lack of a motion: A proposal from the Kiwanis Club of Blue Island, Illinois, to establish...

Published Wed, Jul 07 2011 10:55 AM by Scott Smith

Penn elected 2011-12 president

Alan Penn was elected 2011-12 president at the 96th annual convention in Geneva, Switzerland. “I’m committed to our mission of serving the children of the world,” says Penn, who is a member of the Medina Breakfast, Ohio; All Ohio-eMedina...

Published Tue, Jul 07 2011 7:32 PM by Scott Smith

Filed under: 2011-2012 elections, 2012 officers

Get up to date on Geneva

Of course, the best way to discover what Kiwanis-family international conventions are like is to go. But if Geneva, Switzerland, was out of reach this year, a Kiwanis webinar is the next best thing to being there! Hear about the highlights from the 96th...

Published Mon, Jul 07 2011 2:18 PM by Scott Smith

Filed under: Geneva news, Geneva happenings, Geneva update

July 12 webinar: Do it right at district

District conventions have the power to instruct and inspire whether you’re a newbie or a regular attendee. From the first-year Kiwanian to the seasoned veteran, everyone can benefit from attending their district convention this year. Make the most...

Published Mon, Jul 07 2011 9:20 AM by Scott Smith

New online home for Kiwanis Kids

Just in time for back-to-school planning, The Kiwanis Kids programs for elementary school students—K-Kids, Terrific Kids and Bring Up Grades—are getting an all-inclusive, newly refreshed website. Check it out at www.kiwaniskids.org . The new...

Published Mon, Jul 07 2011 9:16 AM by Scott Smith

Not in Geneva? Connect online!

Didn't make it to Kiwanis International Convention in Geneva, Switzerland this year? Follow events from Kiwanis International Convention on Twitter using the hashtag #KI2011 , and check out the Kiwanis Facebook page for photos, news and more inside...

Published Thu, Jul 07 2011 4:04 PM by Scott Smith

Lost your tax-exempt status? We'll help you fix it!

Was your club one of the approximately 275,000 organizations whose 501(c)(3) status has been revoked? Has your club completed the mandatory annual report filing, now required by the IRS in order to maintain tax-exempt status? Join us Thursday, July 14...

Published Thu, Jul 07 2011 4:00 PM by Scott Smith

Filed under: tax exemption loss, lost club exemption, lost tax exemption

Can your website home page pass the 1-2-3 test?

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 …” Make sure these three areas of your club...

Published Wed, Jul 07 2011 6:58 PM by Scott Smith

No greater honor than helping another

A firm handshake, a nice note and a pat on the back are great ways to say “thank you.” But sometimes we’d like to do more, especially when an outgoing officer, club member or community leader has gone way above and beyond to help kids...

Published Tue, Jul 07 2011 1:46 PM by Scott Smith

Filed under: medallions, Tablet, Hixson, plaque, Hixon, crest