Kiwanis Public News

New! Build a New Club Web pages

Chris Hayworth — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:48:00 GMT

What’s the best way to do more for kids and your community? Open a new Kiwanis club!

Opening a new club has never been simpler. All you need to do is follow the steps outlined on the NEW Build a New Club Web pages. You’ll find step-by-step guidance through:
•    sponsoring a new club
•    site selection
•    member recruitment
•    club organization
•    training new club leaders
•    fundraisers
•    and much more!

How to get there: Go to www.KiwanisOne.org. Click on the Grow & Build Clubs link (in the blue bar on the left-hand side of your screen). Check out the resources!

Celebrate. Refresh. Create.

Chris Hayworth — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:17:00 GMT

In sharing his vision for the Kiwanis organization, Kiwanis International’s CEO Rob Parker encourages Kiwanis members and leaders to look to the past, present and future in an effort to make Kiwanis the organization of choice for people who want to make a difference.

Celebrate our successes, our story, our legacy.

Refresh your club experience, your appeal to prospective members and our image as an organization serving the children of the world.

Create new ways of doing things, a bridge to the next generation, a stronger Kiwanis future.

Find resources to guide your club’s evolution at www.kiwanisleader.org/inspire.

Live large with Key Club!

Chris Hayworth — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:10:00 GMT

Even if you’re not heading to Dallas for the 66th Annual Key Club International Convention, July 1-4, you can still stay connected. Learn about the Shoes for Orphan Souls service donation and find out about the walk for Children’s Hospital of Dallas—a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. You can also read proposed amendments, see who’s running for international office and browse speaker bios and workshop descriptions. It’s all at www.keyclub.org/convention. Plus, follow the action on Twitter @keyclubintnl and get the full scoop on the most important Key Club gathering of the year!

Are you socially connected? Find out more at www.KiwanisOne.org/connect.

See Leno live in Las Vegas

Curtis Billue — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:58:00 GMT

If you are a fan of Jay Leno, you want to start planning your trip to Las Vegas now. Leno, longtime host of NBC-TV’s “The Tonight Show,” and now host of “The Jay Leno Show,” is one of the headliners for the 95th annual Kiwanis...(read more)

Kiwanis International names 2009 World Service Medal recipient

Curtis Billue — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:47:00 GMT

Dr. Gray Heppner, deputy commander, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, honored for pursuit of malaria vaccine [italics subhead] INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (June 25, 2009) – Kiwanis International today named Colonel Donald Gray Heppner Jr., M.D. as...(read more)

Kiwanis seeking second Worldwide Service Project

Curtis Billue — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:36:00 GMT

In 1994, Kiwanis International pledged to help protect children from Iodine Deficiency Disorders in its first Worldwide Service Project. Now, with the majority of the world’s children protected against IDD, Kiwanis is inviting proposals to become...(read more)

Nashville now, but Las Vegas in 2010!

Curtis Billue — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:52:00 GMT

Las Vegas may be home to dazzling hotels, spectacular shows and stratospheric shopping opportunities, but behind the glittering spectacle is a city, facing problems similar to a thousand other cities. But like a thousand other cities, Las Vegas has something...(read more)

Delegates elect Palazzolo, Neal and Penn to lead Kiwanis in 2009-10

Curtis Billue — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:51:00 GMT

Delegates to the 94th annual Kiwanis International Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, elected Paul Palazzolo, Springfield, Illinois, to be the 2009-2010 Kiwanis International president. Delegates also elected Sylvester Neal, Auburn, Washington, to be...(read more)

Delegates elect new trustees

Curtis Billue — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:49:00 GMT

Delegates to the 94th annual Kiwanis International Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, elected Jerry Peuler, Stewart Ross and Pam Fleming, to be trustees on the 2009-1010 Kiwanis International Board. The three join John Button and Piero Grasso, who were...(read more)

Amendment votes

Curtis Billue — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:47:00 GMT

Delegates to the 94th annual Kiwanis International Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, voted the following on the proposed amendments: Amendment No. 1—Club funds used to pay insurance premiums—passed Amendment No. 2—Freezing tiered dues...(read more)

Club Excellence Tool: online version ready for club secretaries to begin setup

Curtis Billue — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:07:00 GMT

Club excellence means delivering a meaningful and fulfilling experience to all members. The Club Excellence Tool is an online self-evaluation survey designed to monitor the health of your club. Based on your responses, the program offers recommended improvements...(read more)

Calling all SLP alumni: party to be held in your honor

Curtis Billue — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:00:00 GMT

A special party will be held from 8:30–10 p.m. on Saturday, June 27 at the International Convention in Nashville for all Service Leadership Programs alumni—former members of Kiwanis Kids, Builders Club, Key Club, Circle K International, Key...(read more)

Reveal your growth potential

Curtis Billue — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:00:00 GMT

This mysterious and helpful four-pack of ideas and suggestions can help your club reach its growth potential. The campaign has two components—a paper sleeve that contains four cards, which is being handed out in the member experience booth at the...(read more)

Get reconnected!

Curtis Billue — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:00:00 GMT

Do you know a former Kiwanian, CKI member or Key Clubber who you’d like to invite back to the family? Now’s a great time to extend an invitation. Send them to www.Kiwanis.org/alumni for updates and news--and an opportunity to rejoin Kiwanis...(read more)

Get the latest information on being a great SLP sponsor

Curtis Billue — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:00:00 GMT

The Sponsorship Toolkit is now available online and will help you positively influence the Service Leadership clubs you lead. Check it out at www.KiwanisOne.org/advisor . If you are attending the Kiwanis International Convention in Nashville, plan to...(read more)