Form: Club Bylaws (standard form).pdf

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

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

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...

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

Replying now that I'm logged in :)

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

I would like to download the Standard Form Club By-laws and find it is not available on this site.  Am I doing something wrong or is it unavailable.     Jane Clingerman

Jane - You are in the right place. You should just be able to click the large, green download button on the top right of the page.

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.

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.  :)

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

How can I get a copy of my clubs bylaws

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.

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

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?

We would like to receive a copy of our current bylaws.l Chris Brandvold, President-Designate, Country Homes (K03445)

708 W Briar Cliff Ct

Spokane WA 99218

boater.chris@comcast.net

Fax: 321-238-7547

Cell: 509-230-7547

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.

Could I have a copy of our Auburn- Lewiston Maine By-Laws sent to me?

My adress is:

Craig Phillips

Common Ties

Po Box 1319

Lewiston,Me. 04243-1319

If you would like a copy of your bylaws, please contact the Member Services department at helpline@kiwanis.org.

Craig -  I will send your information forward for you.

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

I would like a copy of my Club's By-Laws as held on file at KI. My email address is: rjderoche@hfx.eastlink.ca. My club is: Kiwanis Club Of Woodlawn K11440.  

Raymond - I will have a person from member services send you a copy of the club bylaws.

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

David MacCallum

KC of Charlottetown

I need a copy of my clubs bylaws ASAP! We were not provided a copy from our club builder and he is no longer a part of our club. We need the bylaws to move ahead with a fundraising project that needs to be sent in this week. Can anyone help? K17857, Maple Valley Kiwanis, Mi. amy@j-adgraphics.com. I have left a voicemail with Michigan District but have not heard anything.

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

Amy-Jo, your request was forwarded to Member Services back on 3/11 for action - I expect that they were able to provide what you needed.  Please let us know if you need any additional information.