December 2011 - Kiwanis Public News -

Kiwanis International offices closed for the holidays

Holiday hours: The Kiwanis International Office will be closed the week of December 26-30 for the holidays. We will reopen Monday, January 2, ready for the new year.

Published Fri, Dec 12 2011 8:10 AM by Lisa Bizzell

New Orleans in 2012: Discover the city's essence at international convention

"Maybe it's something in the food you ate or the music you heard or the way you fell in love." Best-selling author, Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and New Orleans resident Chris Rose hints at the possibility that you'll never be the...

Published Mon, Dec 12 2011 3:48 PM by Lisa Bizzell

Win the Kiwanis One Day contest

You may have exciting plans for Kiwanis One Day www.kiwanisone.org/oneday on April 21, but imagine how much more exciting that day will be with a video crew there recording your cause. Use the video to show your community and the Kiwanis community the...

Published Mon, Dec 12 2011 3:47 PM by Lisa Bizzell

Leave a legacy with KIF planned giving

A gift from your estate affords the opportunity for you to help save lives and transform communities while maximizing your financial benefits today. Volunteering, leading, contributing and planning the gift that you will leave the Kiwanis International...

Published Mon, Dec 12 2011 3:45 PM by Lisa Bizzell

Are you connected with The Eliminate Project?

How much do you know about The Eliminate Project: Kiwanis eliminating maternal and neonatal tetanus? Are you staying informed? Make sure to connect with The Eliminate Project in every way you can. The more updated you are, the more you can learn and the...

Published Thu, Dec 12 2011 9:03 AM by Scott Smith

Inspiration at your fingertips. Just turn the page.

Serving children is exactly what Kiwanians are all about. Read about a group of Kiwanians who believe finding the cure to cancer lies in supporting education, and the incredible success they’ve seen so far. Learn about maternal and neonatal tetanus...

Published Mon, Dec 12 2011 4:00 PM by Scott Smith

See what Aktion Clubs are up to online

Walt Disney said that pictures speak the most universal language. That’s why everyone will enjoy the pictures of Aktion Club now shared online. Check out the power poses and personalities captured and captioned on Aktion Club’s Flickr account...

Published Mon, Dec 12 2011 11:58 AM by Scott Smith

Put a little muscle in your club marketing

This month’s webinars bring you expert advice on a tough topic: marketing your club. Whether you want to cover the basics or you’re ready to advance into some social networking, plan to meet with some of our marketing masters. Marketing 101...

Published Mon, Dec 12 2011 11:54 AM by Scott Smith

Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF benefits The Eliminate Project

US$29,011 (and counting) That’s a nice chunk of change toward The Eliminate Project. Especially considering this donation comes from high school students. Our Key Clubbers and friends, dressed in costumes such as Minnie Mouse, Zorro or Captain Jack...

Published Fri, Dec 12 2011 9:07 AM by Scott Smith

Last chance to take this advantage: IRA charitable rollover

With the close of the year comes the close of the Pension Protection Act’s income-tax-free IRA charitable rollover opportunity for U.S. residents. December 31 is almost here—now is your last chance to make a charitable gift from your IRA without...

Published Fri, Dec 12 2011 9:06 AM by Scott Smith

Correction for PayPal users in the Club Management System websites

Using PayPal to sell raffle items as suggested in the July issue of the Club Resource e-newsletter and in the December 2011 Kiwanis magazine violates the PayPal acceptable use policy regardless of being a charitable organization. In addition, non-profit...

Published Thu, Dec 12 2011 9:16 AM by Scott Smith

Logos to go

Your PR and marketing pieces can benefit from Kiwanis brand recognition. At www.KiwanisOne.org/logos you’ll find a visual chart of the most popular Kiwanis-family logos. Simply click the image in the chart to download. You’ll also get an explanation...

Published Mon, Dec 12 2011 11:12 PM by Scott Smith

Set the date to become One, Kiwanis

The one day each year that you circle in red on your calendar, empty your schedule and save for service has been set for 2012: Kiwanis One Day will be Saturday, April 21 . Take note, Kiwanis trivia buffs: To avoid conflicting with Easter and Passover...

Published Mon, Dec 12 2011 11:10 PM by Scott Smith

What are you doing to support The Eliminate Project? Share your story.

Through The Eliminate Project, the Kiwanis family will change the world. We’ll help raise US$110 million to save and protect millions of mothers and newborns from MNT—and protect the connection between mother and child that this deadly disease...

Published Mon, Dec 12 2011 11:07 PM by Scott Smith

Make sure your Builders Club and K-Kids clubs get counted this month

During early December, Kiwanis International asks secretaries from each Builders Club and K-Kids club to fill out and submit a census report. This quick survey consists of about a dozen questions about each club’s size and participation level. The...

Published Thu, Dec 12 2011 3:40 PM by Scott Smith