March 2012 - Kiwanis Public News -

The countdown begins: Create your own personalized convention schedule

You now can track your agenda and activities for the Kiwanis International Convention with a new convention scheduler tool at www.KiwanisOne.org/myschedule . Log in with your KiwanisOne username and password on the schedule tool dashboard (upper right...

Published Mon, Mar 03 2012 12:17 PM by Steve Smith

Youthful Kiwanians need you

Younger members of the Kiwanis family are getting ready for their international conventions and they need your help! Kiwanians, make sure members of your local Key Club get the chance to help decide Key Club’s future. Consider sponsoring them or...

Published Mon, Mar 03 2012 9:10 AM by Steve Smith

Districts: Get your free website today

Kiwanis International, with preferred vendor Club Resource Inc., is offering free websites and newsletter tools to Kiwanis districts. Nearly half of all districts have signed up for this great opportunity. It’s an easy way to manage your website...

Published Mon, Mar 03 2012 6:15 AM by Steve Smith

Water and food: a vital connection

World Water Day is an international day of observance established by the United Nations to draw attention to the plight of more than 2.6 billion people worldwide who lack access to clean, safe drinking water. Celebrated on each March 22 since 1993, World...

Published Wed, Mar 03 2012 9:45 AM by Scott Smith

Now introducing the Mother's Day/International Women's Day Zeller Fellowship

The Eliminate Project: Kiwanis eliminating maternal/neonatal tetanus is proud to introduce the Mother’s Day/International Women’s Day Zeller Fellowship. This opportunity is limited to March 1- June 15 . Through the Zeller Fellowship Program...

Published Mon, Mar 03 2012 9:02 AM by Scott Smith

Fundraising success in Texas-Oklahoma

Kiwanis members from all over Texas and Oklahoma came together for their annual midyear conference. The Midyear Conference was well attended, very enthusiastic and had a packed agenda with lots to do and learn. Saturday night The Eliminate Project: Kiwanis...

Published Mon, Mar 03 2012 9:00 AM by Scott Smith

Give us your feedback on proposed club bylaws changes

The Standard Form for Club Bylaws states each club’s agreement with Kiwanis International on basic standards to belong to the organization and to use the Kiwanis names and marks. The current Standard Form for Club Bylaws often includes a high level...

Published Thu, Mar 03 2012 12:42 PM by Scott Smith

Hurry! Early bird savings for convention ends March 20

There are only a handful of days left to receive special pricing for the 2012 Kiwanis International Convention in New Orleans ! The online registration process is easy to use at www.KiwanisOne.org/convention/registration . Did you know? Gant Travel and...

Published Thu, Mar 03 2012 10:09 AM by Scott Smith

Change of (website) hands made simple

Webmasters go on vacation. Club secretaries retire from duties. It happens. No worries. Transferring responsibility for your club website and club administrative tasks in the Club Management System (full version) is easy. The subscription belongs to the...

Published Mon, Mar 03 2012 9:40 AM by Scott Smith

Leadership 101

Ok, you’re not a novice to leadership. But maybe you’re new to your particular leadership position. No sweat. When you step into your new role this October, be ready to take charge with Club Leadership Education . Whatever your office—secretary...

Published Mon, Mar 03 2012 9:38 AM by Scott Smith

Let the excitement begin at a Key Leader event near you!

Leadership development. Life-changing experiences. Lifetime friends. This is what Key Leader is all about. Can’t wait to sign up? You don’t have to! From the east coast to the west coast and many places in between, Key Leader events are set...

Published Mon, Mar 03 2012 9:33 AM by Scott Smith

Invest in yourself

Leaders aren't born. Neither are great artists, but both are born with potential. Learn 7 steps to becoming the leader you are born to be through defining YOUR potential. This is great information for Governors, Gov.-elect, LTG and LTG-elect, presidents...

Published Fri, Mar 03 2012 9:22 AM by Scott Smith

Get started using hashtags

Are you using Twitter? If you are, help build up the Kiwanis name and make your posts known to the Kiwanis world and beyond by using a hashtag . As explained by Twitter, the # symbol, called a hashtag, is used to mark keywords or topics in a tweet. It...

Published Mon, Mar 03 2012 10:51 AM by Scott Smith

Change and recruitment go hand in hand

Looking to beef up your club’s membership? Check out the three webinars listed below for tips on healthy change and recruiting younger and diverse members. Change is good. You go first! March 6, 8 p.m., EST The world is constantly changing around...

Published Mon, Mar 03 2012 10:48 AM by Scott Smith

Nine grant applications approved

The Kiwanis International Foundation's Board of Trustees approved nine club grant applications at their most recent board meeting in New Orleans this past January. View the list of grant recipients. The Kiwanis International Foundation Board of Trustees...

Published Mon, Mar 03 2012 10:45 AM by Scott Smith