Chartered: Nov 29, 1956 Welcome from the Kiwanis Club of Springtime City Serving the Children of the World In Clearwater, Florida
Welcome from the Kiwanis Club of Springtime City Serving the Children of the World In Clearwater, Florida
Kiwanis Club of Springtime City in Clearwater, Florida NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION PROGRAM 3 This Is Kiwanis Founded in 1915, Kiwanis International is a thriving organization of service-minded men, women, and youth who respond to the unique needs in their communities. As a collective group, more than 8,000 Kiwanis clubs in more than 90 countries address worldwide issues by Serving the Children of the World. The organization s International Office is in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
Kiwanis Club of Springtime City in Clearwater, Florida NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION PROGRAM 4 Kiwanis International Purpose: To improve the quality of life for children and families worldwide. Mission: As a thriving organization of men, women, and youth, we are dedicated to serving the children of the world and improving the quality of life worldwide. Vision: We will be the world s premier organization engaging adult and youth volunteers to improve the quality of life worldwide Defining Statement: Kiwanis is a global Def organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time
Objects of Kiwanis To give primacy to the human and spiritual rather than to the material values of life. To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships. To promote the adoption and the application of higher social, business, and professional standards. To develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive, and serviceable citizenship. To provide, through Kiwanis clubs, a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render altruistic service, and to build better communities. To cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism which make possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism, and goodwill. Kiwanis Club of Springtime City in Clearwater, Florida NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION PROGRAM 5
Worldwide Service Focus Young Children: Priority One is a program supported by Kiwanis International and thousands of clubs worldwide. It focuses on maternal and child health, child care and development, parent education and support, and safety and pediatric trauma. The Worldwide Service Project in 1995 was Kiwanisfamily initiative in partnership with the United Nations Children s Fund (UNICEF) to virtually eliminate the world s leading cause of preventable mental retardation, iodine deficiency disorders (IDD). The Eliminate Project, Kiwanis & UNICEF have joined forces to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus. This deadly disease steals the lives of 60,000 babies and a significant number of women each year. Kiwanis Club of Springtime City in Clearwater, Florida NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION PROGRAM 6
Kiwanis Club of Springtime City in Clearwater, Florida NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION PROGRAM 7 Organization Structure Kiwanis International is the worldwide organization to which each Kiwanis club and member belongs. It is administered by the Kiwanis International Board of Trustees. Our District is 1 of 48 districts in Kiwanis International. Our Division is one of 27 divisions in the district. Our Club is one of 8 clubs in our division.
Kiwanis Club of Springtime City in Clearwater, Florida NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION PROGRAM 8 Standard Form of Club Bylaws Parameters of Membership Parameters of Board Decisions Organization of Committees Club Meeting Guidelines Guidelines for Nomination of Officers Financial Requirements
Kiwanis Club of Springtime City in Clearwater, Florida NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION PROGRAM 9 Our FLORIDA District Number of Divisions: 27 Total Clubs: 290 District Officers include: Governor: Immediate past governor: Governor-elect: Secretary: Treasurer: One lieutenant governor per division Visit: floridakiwanis.com for more information
Kiwanis Club of Springtime City in Clearwater, Florida NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION PROGRAM 10 Our Division Division: 12 of the Florida District Lieutenant governor: 1 Year Term Our Division includes Upper Pinellas and West Pasco
Membership Benefits Identifying community needs and working with others to meet them. Achieving personal satisfaction through service to others. Gaining fellowship, information, inspiration, personal and professional development from club meetings and projects. Enhanced leadership skills. Networking opportunities. KIWANIS magazine and club communications. Insurance coverage for Kiwanis club projects. Springtime City is the former nickname of Clearwater before it became a city. Kiwanis Club of Springtime City in Clearwater, Florida NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION PROGRAM 11
Kiwanis Club of Springtime City in Clearwater, Florida NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION PROGRAM 12 Expectations of Members Attend club meetings regularly Participate in club service and fund-raising projects Share the experience with others Be proud of your membership Encourage others to join
Kiwanis Club of Springtime City in Clearwater, Florida NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION PROGRAM 13 Attendance & Absences Active participation is encouraged. You may make up an absence by attending a board meeting, club project, division council meeting, convention, committee meeting, or by attending an inter-club meeting. A leave of absence can be granted by the board of directors for up to six months. Perfect attendance tabs are awarded for each 12 consecutive months of 100 percent attendance. Attendance years do not have to be consecutive.
Kiwanis Club of Springtime City in Clearwater, Florida NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION PROGRAM 14 Our Club Meetings Regular Meetings: Every Thursday at 6:00 pm Meeting Place: GreekTown Grill kiwanis.org/club/springtimecity
Kiwanis Club of Springtime City in Clearwater, Florida NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION PROGRAM 15 Our Club Officers Positions President: Immediate Past President: President-elect: Vice-President: Secretary: Treasurer:
Kiwanis Club of Springtime City in Clearwater, Florida NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION PROGRAM 16 A Typical Club Meeting Educates the club on a variety of subjects Promotes fellowship among members Status Updates on current Service Projects Provides a break from schedules Broadens circle of business contacts and/or social friends You can recommend a speaker!!! What to expect at OUR club meeting Dinner Meal cost is $13
Kiwanis Club of Springtime City in Clearwater, Florida NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION PROGRAM 17 Club Administration Our club membership votes on: Election of club officers and directors Amendments to club bylaws The Board of Directors Determines club policies Approves club projects Approves and controls club budget Manages the club
Board of Directors Meeting Day: 1st Thursday of Month Time: 7:35 pm. Location: Greek Town Grill Attendance at a board meeting counts as a makeup for a club meeting absence. Kiwanis Club of Springtime City in Clearwater, Florida NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION PROGRAM 18 7
Communications Club Meetings Missing Member Responder programs Club Newsletters - Kommunicator Board Meetings Division Newsletters District Newsletters KIWANIS Magazine Kiwanis Web sites Kiwanis.org Floridakiwanis.com Kiwanis.org/club/springtimecity Kiwanis Club of Springtime City in Clearwater, Florida NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION PROGRAM 19
Kiwanis Club of Springtime City in Clearwater, Florida NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION PROGRAM 20 Club Committees Community Services Service Leadership Programs Young Children: Priority One Youth Services Human and Spiritual Values Club Administration Membership Growth and Education Public Relations Finance and Fundraising And recently added: Fun Committee
Kiwanis Club of Springtime City in Clearwater, Florida NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION PROGRAM 21 Our Club s Service Impact Some of our Volunteer Projects Senior Ice Cream/Bingo Socials Highway Clean-up
Kiwanis Club of Springtime City in Clearwater, Florida NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION PROGRAM 22 Club Committees Identify community needs Select projects for the year Plan projects Involve club members Implement projects Publicize projects Meet to review progress and plan new projects Every member is expected to serve on one or more a committees
Kiwanis Club of Springtime City in Clearwater, Florida NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION PROGRAM 23 Service Leadership Clubs Enriching young students: Kiwanis Kids K-Kids Terrific Kids Bring Up Grades Empowering teens: Builders Club Key Club International Key Leader Equipping Adults for Leadership: Circle K International Aktion Club Our club sponsors a Key Club Clearwater High School
Kiwanis Club of Springtime City in Clearwater, Florida NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION PROGRAM 24 Attendance & Absences Active participation is encouraged. You may make up an absence by attending a board meeting, club project, division council meeting, convention, committee meeting, or by attending an inter-club meeting. A leave of absence can be granted by the board of directors for up to six months. Perfect attendance tabs are awarded for each 12 consecutive months of 100 percent attendance. Attendance years do not have to be consecutive.
Kiwanis Club of Springtime City in Clearwater, Florida NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION PROGRAM 25 New Member Induction Fee $100 for Springtime City $25 for Florida District $50 to Kiwanis International Remaining $25 helps pay for: Club Membership Badge New Member Items
Kiwanis Club of Springtime City in Clearwater, Florida NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION PROGRAM 26 Finances / Budgeting Administrative Account Income from club dues meal charges new member fees 50 / 50 and fines Service Account Income from: public fund-raising projects or contributions Service Funds cannot be used to pay administrative expenses of the club.
Kiwanis Club of Springtime City in Clearwater, Florida NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION PROGRAM 27 Club Dues and Club Administration How Dues Are Spent (Admin Funds) Club dues includes district dues of $30.00, Kiwanis International dues of $42.00, Kiwanis Magazine of $8.00, Liability Insurance of $12, Birthday Gifts to KI and Florida District Foundations of $5 each, Division 12 dues of $4 per member which totals: $106. Our club also provides approximately $3,000 for Kiwanis Education for our delegates and members related to attendance at Zone Conference, District and International Conventions. Speaker meals and gift are paid from Admin funds. Total Annual Dues: $240.00 or $20 per month
Club s Banking Accounts - ADMIN Kiwanis requires its clubs to maintain separate accounts: Administrative and Project Administrative pays for routine stationery, postage; membership pins and such awards; speaker and guests' meals at club meetings. In addition, registration expenses for members attending zone, district and international events including some funds for travel for delegates. The sources of administrative funds are members' dues and the weekly 50/50, Fines as well as an occasional fundraiser. When a member brings a potential member, the meal fee is paid by the club. Kiwanis Club of Springtime City in Clearwater, Florida NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION PROGRAM 28
Club s Banking Accounts PROJECT Kiwanis requires its clubs to maintain separate accounts: We maintain two accounts for club funds. Service and money are the means by which we operate for our Service Projects, The service projects account is the heart and soul of our club. These funds are solicited from and 100% circulated back into the community. We have fundraisers to raise the service funds: Dinner Auction, High School Track Meet and a Garage Sale. Kiwanis Club of Springtime City in Clearwater, Florida NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION PROGRAM 29
2 Major Fundraisers for our Club 1. Dining with the Stars Dinner and Auction 2. Ed Wells, Jr. Kiwanis Invitational Track and Field Meet Now in it s 50 th +Year Every March Kiwanis Club of Springtime City in Clearwater, Florida NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION PROGRAM 30
Kiwanis Club of Springtime City Foundation, Inc. Our club has a 501 3 foundation which is a vehicle for those in our community to make a tax deductible donation. Endowments to honor a loved one or support a favorite concern, like scholarships, are honored. The Puleo Endowment is a gift of $50,000.00 and only the income from the fund is used to help fund SPC scholarships. Most importantly, 100% of the donated funds go directly to service projects benefiting the local community. None of the funds are used for club administration nor are salaries or commissions paid. Kiwanis Club of Springtime City in Clearwater, Florida NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION PROGRAM 31
Kiwanis Club of Springtime City in Clearwater, Florida NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION PROGRAM 32 Conventions and Conferences 2013 Vancouver, BC 2014 Macau, China 2015 Indianapolis (100 th Year) 2016 Toronto The Annual Kiwanis International Convention is an excellent event, which allows clubs from around the world to exchange ideas, participate in forums, and share fellowship. The (Florida) District Convention is the kickoff for the new Kiwanis year, which runs from October to September. Club officers and interested members attend. The (Tampa Bay) Zone Conference gives members an opportunity to attend classes and forums about club operation, committees and other exciting topics. Kiwanis Education for members & club leaders
Kiwanis Foundations International Worldwide Service Projects Disaster Relief (Hurricane Katrina, Tsunami in Asia-Pacific Region) Iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus District Provides Grants to Local Clubs Local Service Projects Scholarships Both invest in the Service Leadership programs for the children and youth in Kiwanis sponsored clubs. Kiwanis Club of Springtime City in Clearwater, Florida NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION PROGRAM 33
Kiwanis Trivia - Answers Serving the Children of the World Became the Motto of Kiwanis in 2005 We Build when Kiwanis became 90 years old Was the original Motto for Kiwanis The name "Kiwanis" means "we trade" or "we share our talents." It was coined from an American Indian expression, Nunc Kee-wanis. Defining Statement: Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time Kiwanis Club of Springtime City in Clearwater, Florida NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION PROGRAM 34
Kiwanis Club of Springtime City in Clearwater, Florida NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION PROGRAM 35 Welcome to Your Club For More Information Visit: kiwanis.org/club/springtimecity