September 2011 - Kiwanis Public News -

Meet Kiwanis International President Alan Penn

Alan Penn began a life of service at a young age. At a farm in Honduras where his family was doing mission work, Penn remembers noticing the Kiwanis “K” on crates that delivered the gift of livestock to the village. This would be his first...

Published Fri, Sep 09 2011 1:45 PM by Scott Smith

Meet your 2011–2012 Kiwanis leaders

Meet the leaders entrusted to guide the Kiwanis organization and the Foundation through the next 12 months and beyond. You’ll recognize names and faces in the lists of district governors, regional leaders and trustees in the October issue of Kiwanis...

Published Fri, Sep 09 2011 1:44 PM by Scott Smith

October—the month of the young adolescent

October is the month of the young adolescent , an annual international collaborative effort of education, health and youth-oriented organizations like Kiwanis. During October the National Middle School Association brings together a wide range of organizations...

Published Thu, Sep 09 2011 5:35 PM by Scott Smith

Alert: Club roster processing closed October 1-5

From October 1 through October 5, we will close the online billing roster processing so we can certify the 2010-2011 membership numbers. You may resume online roster processing again on October 6. Thanks for your patience on the short delay.

Published Thu, Sep 09 2011 9:10 AM by Scott Smith

Key Club alumni share their stories

Jim Hernandez has a busy schedule of work, family and community service, but if you ask him and his wife of 21 years why they stay so busy in the community, they’ll tell you: “It’s who we are and how we met.” Jim has been part...

Published Tue, Sep 09 2011 10:47 AM by Scott Smith

Empower young leaders through Key Leader

Give young emerging leaders a push in the right direction. Give them the experience of a Key Leader weekend. Key Leader can be life-changing for young adults. Participants learn about service leadership, while learning confidence in their own leadership...

Published Mon, Sep 09 2011 1:35 PM by Scott Smith

Checklist for club secretaries

The club secretary ensures club operations run smoothly and manages many of the details that make the club experience a good one. Of course, that huge responsibility doesn’t happen by magic. As the new Kiwanis year approaches, club secretaries will...

Published Mon, Sep 09 2011 9:26 AM by Scott Smith

Charter gift opportunities end Sept. 30

Make a gift before September 30, 2011 to become a charter donor for The Eliminate Project. You or your club can be part of a group that leads the way through the commitment of early gifts. Charter gift opportunities include: Charter Zellers: US$1,250...

Published Mon, Sep 09 2011 9:24 AM by Scott Smith

September 21 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 Wed, Sep 09 2011 2:19 PM by Scott Smith

New resources to help you spread the word about The Eliminate Project

Maternal and neonatal tetanus affects many, many mothers and babies in the poorest countries of the world, and it’s going to take the help of many, many people to eliminate it from the world. To help you reach those many people, Kiwanis is constantly...

Published Tue, Sep 09 2011 9:03 AM by Scott Smith

Prep 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 at www.KiwanisOne.org/CLE . These self-guided tutorials are ready whenever you...

Published Mon, Sep 09 2011 2:25 PM by Scott Smith

Be a sponsor, build a strong base

Is your club doing everything it can to support your K-Kids, Builders Club, Key Club, CKI or Aktion Club? As a club sponsor, you not only serve as an example, but your enthusiasm, interest and guidance can help to grow these young leaders into a strong...

Published Mon, Sep 09 2011 2:23 PM by Scott Smith

All you need to do is implement

Kiwanis programs and projects done the right way serve the needs of your community, sure. But they also serve you by invigorating Kiwanis club members and positively marketing and branding your club around your community, too. Learn about ready-made,...

Published Mon, Sep 09 2011 2:22 PM by Scott Smith

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 for local youth. How about a hula...

Published Fri, Sep 09 2011 12:08 PM by Scott Smith

Introducing the Service Project Database!

If your club's looking for its next service project, check out the Service Project Database (in English). Located at www.KiwanisOne.org/findaproject , this online resource lets Kiwanis-family members browse through various projects, find ideas and...

Published Wed, Sep 09 2011 2:50 PM by Scott Smith