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Form: Club Bylaws (standard form).pdf

posted by Scott Smith
01-29-2008

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Form: Club Bylaws (standard form).pdf

The standard rules for structure and operation of every Kiwanis club

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Diana O'Brien wrote re: Form: Club Bylaws (standard form).pdf
on 04-08-2009 11:41 AM

As our first fillable bylaws project, it took a little longer than expected.  But we are trying to post them 'as we speak'!  Regarding the club bylaws changes, two options were added: to give club officers two-year terms and to conduct online electronic balloting. Changes are only necessary if your club wishes to take advantage of either option, but are not necessary for non-opting clubs to adopt.

--Diana O'Brien, Governance Specialist, Kiwanis International

Chris Hayworth wrote re: Form: Club Bylaws (standard form).pdf
on 04-08-2009 12:04 PM

The new version of the club bylaws is now available with fillable fields and it can be saved to your computer.

Charlie Pikscher wrote re: Form: Club Bylaws (standard form).pdf
on 04-14-2009 9:36 PM

Not to nit-pick, but could all the option fields be check marks instead of the mix of check marks and radio buttons we have now.  The radio buttons are a bit of a eye-sore...

Charlie Pikscher wrote re: Form: Club Bylaws (standard form).pdf
on 04-14-2009 11:56 PM

Actually, it looks there is an error with the radio buttons.  The radio buttons in Article VII/Section 3, Article XI/Section 1, and Article XIII/Section 1 are all linked together.  So if you choose an option in one section, any options chosen in a previous section are undone.  I'm all for cleverness, but I still prefer the checks

Charlie Pikscher wrote re: Form: Club Bylaws (standard form).pdf
on 04-15-2009 12:01 AM

Replying now that I'm logged in :)

Diana O'Brien wrote re: Form: Club Bylaws (standard form).pdf
on 04-16-2009 9:50 AM

Charlie, about the radio buttons in general, they're necessary to keep clubs from accidentally trying to check both/all options within the same Section, which would accidentally invalidate their submitted bylaws.  This saves time for the club by not having to re-do and re-submit the form again.

As to some earlier radio buttons 'un-checking' when you select later ones, this did not come up in initial testing, but does appear to be a problem.  We’ll get it fixed as quickly as possible and re-post a new version.  Thanks for catching this!  

Diana O'Brien, Governance Specialist, Kiwanis International

Audrey B Jones wrote re: Form: Club Bylaws (standard form).pdf
on 05-05-2009 4:03 PM

I need to change the wording in a couple of places. Is that possible? Our weekly meetings shall not be more than one (1) hour in lieu of the current wording. There are several other changes, but used that as an example.

Charlie Pikscher wrote re: Form: Club Bylaws (standard form).pdf
on 05-05-2009 6:41 PM

I do not believe you can change the wording.  However, you can amend the bylaws to suit your club in Article XXIV (Amendments).  As long as the amendments aren't in direct opposition to KI Bylaws anyhow.  :)

Chris Hayworth wrote re: Form: Club Bylaws (standard form).pdf
on 05-06-2009 10:50 AM

Audrey - The response from Charlie is right on. The wording can't be changed.

Larry Laxson wrote re: Form: Club Bylaws (standard form).pdf
on 07-11-2009 5:41 PM

How can I get a copy of my clubs bylaws

Andrea Battle-Brown wrote re: Form: Club Bylaws (standard form).pdf
on 08-18-2009 6:26 PM

I need a copy of the Kiwanis Club of Uniondale United by-laws.  Is it possible to send them to me email or regular mail.  Andrea Battle-Brown, Pres.

Chris Hayworth wrote re: Form: Club Bylaws (standard form).pdf
on 08-19-2009 2:51 PM

Larry and Andrea - I will have a member service representative contact you and have your bylaws sent to you.

Neal Kightlinger wrote re: Form: Club Bylaws (standard form).pdf
on 09-03-2009 3:30 PM

I see that the Standard form is dated June of 2008.  Will there be a newly revised standard form for 2009 since the international convention has taken place?

Chris Hayworth wrote re: Form: Club Bylaws (standard form).pdf
on 09-09-2009 11:17 AM

Neal - There are not any changes to the club bylaws this year. They remain the same as last year.

Christopher - I will have a copy of the bylaws sent to you via email.

Jack Luther` wrote re: Form: Club Bylaws (standard form).pdf
on 09-13-2009 4:00 PM

Article XVIII, Section 4 refers to no obligation to pay dues for two years for a former member of a Kiwanis International sponsored program. Is there no age limit? Previous Standard Forms called for that incentive limited to persons under twenty five years of age.

Next question: If the club uses the option for electronic voting, some members may still vote by paper ballot, therefore the vote count would not be known until the Annual Meeting. In the case of the requirement for a second ballot at the Annual Meeting, would only those present  be qualified to vote?

Comment: Section 1 of Article X talks about standing committees. It lists sponsored youth. I thought the proper term is now Service Leadership Programs

Chris Hayworth wrote re: Form: Club Bylaws (standard form).pdf
on 09-14-2009 3:26 PM
Originally, there was an age limit of 25 for former sponsored youth members, but the delegates eliminated it a few years ago. If electronic voting is used for club elections and a second ballot is needed, it would be best to allow electronic voting for all ballots, not just the first. Your elections will take longer, but no member will feel they were disenfranchised by the process. The term “sponsored youth” was left to indicate a general category of committee, rather than a specific title. But you correct that Key Club, etc., are now referred to as ‘service leadership programs’ (or SLPs). --Diana O’Brien, Governance Specialist, dobrien@kiwanis.org, 1-800-KIWANIS , ext. 224
David MacCallum wrote re: Form: Club Bylaws (standard form).pdf
on 11-24-2009 3:11 PM

Tried to open/download the standard club bylaws, but was not successful. Is there a problem with this?

David MacCallum

KC of Charlottetown

David MacCallum wrote re: Form: Club Bylaws (standard form).pdf
on 05-11-2010 12:06 PM

Tried to open/download the standard club bylaws, but was not successful. Message says that the "file is damaged and cannot be repaired". Is anything being done to fix it?

David MacCallum

KC of Charlottetown

Mandy Grover wrote re: Form: Club Bylaws (standard form).pdf
on 05-11-2010 12:30 PM
David, sorry, but what version of Adobe Reader are you using? Is it possible you need to upgrade to Adobe Reader 9? It's FREE and you can find it here: http://get.adobe.com/reader/?promoid=BUIGO Since now it's a fillable form, you might need an upgrade to get it to open properly. I just tried it and it opened without any problem (I'm using Adobe Reader 9 too). Please do let me know if you think there's some other issue and I'll be happy to check into it!
Teddy A. Huffer wrote re: Form: Club Bylaws (standard form).pdf
on 10-12-2010 12:16 AM

Please  help us in findingg the original by-laws for the Burlington Kiwanis Club, Burlington Indiana  Thanks you

Mary Jane Garrison wrote re: Form: Club Bylaws (standard form).pdf
on 10-12-2010 3:21 PM

Article XIII.  Vacancies in Office

I was vice-president in 2009-2010 and assumed the presidency of our Kiwanis Club on 10-01-10 due to the illness of the president-elect and his wife.  The person who was to have been our vice president for 2010-2011  has moved up to president-elect.  My question is to fill the vacancy of the office of Vice-President I assume that we follow Section 2.  That is, the vacancy shall be filled at a regular club meeting upon one (1) week's notice of nomination by the Board of Directors-designate.

I am a very new member and have gotten several different answers to my question.

Thank you.

Mary Jane Garrison, President

Golden K Kiwanis

Kearney, NE

Jane Clingerman wrote re: Form: Club Bylaws (standard form).pdf
on 10-12-2010 3:54 PM

I think you are on the right track.   You need to have your board  nominate some one to fill the Vice President vacancy - give a weeks notice to the membership - and old the election at a regular meting.

Carolina Anderson wrote re: Form: Club Bylaws (standard form).pdf
on 02-09-2011 7:15 AM

I would like a copy of our Club's By-Laws as held on file at Kiwanis International. I called Intl twice last year, spoke to 2 people and still have not received them.

Any help you could give is appreciated.

cza1072@gmail.com

THANK YOU

Scott Smith wrote re: Form: Club Bylaws (standard form).pdf
on 02-09-2011 2:15 PM

Carolina - I spoke with our member services department and a copy of your bylaws will be emailed to you shortly.

Dan Resinger wrote re: Form: Club Bylaws (standard form).pdf
on 04-28-2011 6:52 AM

In reading through the comments of others, I notice several requests for club bylaws, held on file at Kiwanis International.  Are these requests in response to clubs that have filed the electronic version of club bylaws, or do all clubs have bylaws on file at Kiwanis International?  If all clubs have bylaws on file, then I would like a copy of our club's bylaws, as held on file at Kiwanis International.

Buenaflor Sitchon wrote re: Form: Club Bylaws (standard form).pdf
on 07-05-2011 2:39 PM

Hi! Have just been elected as Chairman, Marketing and Public Relations for our Club for 2011-2012.  Can you please provide me with a copy of our current Club By-laws for Kiwanis Club of Metro North Troy, MI? Would sincerely appreciate if you can send a copy to my e-mail address as soon as possible.    bsitchon@comcast.net.  Thank you!

Mary Norman wrote re: Form: Club Bylaws (standard form).pdf
on 09-20-2011 3:53 PM

I need to change the bylaws for our club.  I tried to do that previously, and apparently it did not work.  Could you please provide me with the online form I can revise.  Thank you!

Georgette Hutchison wrote re: Form: Club Bylaws (standard form).pdf
on 10-12-2011 10:50 AM

Does the Immediate Past President have to be a past president of the club they belong to now or could they be the most immediate past Kiwanis president?

Eloisa Malabed wrote re: Form: Club Bylaws (standard form).pdf
on 01-17-2012 4:16 AM

Kindly send me the new club bylaws through my email address. Thanks.

Elisa V. Malabed

KCPD Secretary

eloisa v. malabed wrote re: Form: Club Bylaws (standard form).pdf
on 01-22-2012 10:08 PM

kindly furnish me previous bylaws of Kiwanis Club Of Pacita Diamonds

thank you.

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