May 2012 - Kiwanis Public News -

Club secretaries: Have you checked your KiwanisOne dashboard lately?

The secretary dashboard in KiwanisOne (club secretaries see when logged in) gives an invaluable snapshot of your club when arriving in the system to manage tasks. There are nine areas of key data for your club displayed on your dashboard. Learn what those...

Published Tue, May 05 2012 11:43 AM by Scott Smith

Web workshops are popular. Reserve your seat now for the 5 sessions offered in New Orleans!

Please join the Kiwanis International IT/Web team for the following international convention workshops: Creating a club website using KiwanisOne | Thursday, June 28 or Saturday, June 30 Find what you’re looking for on KiwanisOne | Thursday, June...

Published Tue, May 05 2012 11:41 AM by Scott Smith

Women in Kiwanis featured in June 2012 Kiwanis magazine

On May 6, 1921, Leah Slaughter became an honorary member of the Kiwanis Club of Goldsboro, North Carolina. The club reported that it had taken this action because Slaughter “so successfully assisted with its musical and social programs.” According...

Published Fri, May 05 2012 2:47 PM by Scott Smith

Help for the club secretary drowning in to-dos

Each club is allowed to give one other person in the club the same online KiwanisOne access as the club secretary. We call this option ‘secretary assist’ and it can prove to be a valuable addition to your club management. It takes some of...

Published Wed, May 05 2012 9:33 AM by Scott Smith

Don't be invisible

Have you Googled your club name lately? If you search and find that your club’s website link is not as high in the search results as you think it should be (or worse, missing!), there are steps you can take to improve that. Aim for a spot at the...

Published Wed, May 05 2012 9:31 AM by Scott Smith

Watch the action: The Eliminate Project's Worldwide Report Day is May 22

Experience the excitement, in real time, as strides are made toward achieving our US$110 million goal with The Eliminate Project’s first Worldwide Report Day. Worldwide Report Day is scheduled for May 22, 2012. This day will consist of phone calls...

Published Mon, May 05 2012 11:48 AM by Scott Smith

May is Membership Month: KiwanisOne for beginners

Help your new members feel welcome, informed and inspired. Start by helping them navigate online member resources at www.KiwanisOne.org . Why not give a refresher to all club members once a year? Key areas for newbies include: Announcements on the home...

Published Mon, May 05 2012 11:44 AM by Scott Smith

K-Kids combat bullying

Bullying is a real-life problem for kids around the globe. K-Kids are joining forces to help reduce bullying. Check out the new “bully prevention” resources at www.kkids.org/bullyprevention . Ideas range from a bully awareness day to handing...

Published Mon, May 05 2012 9:27 AM by Scott Smith

Experience The Big Easy! What to expect at convention

Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT Get a preview of the Kiwanis International convention in New Orleans and an opportunity to ask questions before the big event. You’ll also have a chance to share your favorite experiences—both from...

Published Mon, May 05 2012 9:22 AM by Scott Smith

Model club motivation

Model Clubs make a huge impact on The Eliminate Project fundraising progress, and three districts in particular stand out for their extraordinary Model Club participation to date. The Ohio and Australia districts have generated great excitement in their...

Published Mon, May 05 2012 9:20 AM by Scott Smith

Successful project management for fundraising and service

Tuesday, May 15, 2012, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT “Let's just shoot—and whatever we hit, let's call it the target.” And when that doesn’t work, try a simple but structured approach to fundraising and service. Participate in...

Published Fri, May 05 2012 2:39 PM by Scott Smith

New K-Kids video: Kids can lead too

Service isn’t limited by our age. Both young and old can make a difference and help those in need. In the spirit of creating the next generation of leaders via Kiwanis Kids, a new video is available, “ Kids can lead, too .” One version...

Published Thu, May 05 2012 9:50 AM by Scott Smith

Dues amendment proposed

The Kiwanis International Board will propose a US$15 dues increase when the House of Delegates convenes at the 97th Annual Kiwanis International Convention in New Orleans, June 28–July 1. Kiwanis dues have remained unchanged for nearly a decade...

Published Thu, May 05 2012 2:31 PM by Scott Smith

Get your 2012 Kiwanis retail catalog!

This month, the 2012 Kiwanis retail catalog debuts. You’ll find many new items in the catalog, which is mailed to club secretaries in May. Want a sneak peek? Visit the Kiwanis Store at www.KiwanisOne.org/store to find a wide variety of Kiwanis-family...

Published Thu, May 05 2012 11:50 AM by Scott Smith

55 club websites capture the spotlight. Is your district represented?

More and more Kiwanis clubs, like the Gig Harbor Kiwanis club in Washington (U.S.), are getting their online first impression in top shape. They are creating and maintaining a great club website using the Club Management System in KiwanisOne. Some of...

Published Thu, May 05 2012 9:27 AM by Scott Smith