Kiwanis International One can make a difference. Rockland K New Member Orient. January, 2014 Please Visit our Rockland Web Site at See our Rockland Web Site at www.rocklandkiwanis.org
Kiwanis International Kiwanis Club of Rockland Maine New Member Orientation 2
Introduction to Kiwanis The template for this presentation was prepared by Kiwanis International, and customized by our club, to provide new members with the most basic information needed to become informed and to take pride in Kiwanis membership and to contribute to the Rockland Kiwanis club and our community. 3
KIWANIS The Kiwanis Defining Statement: Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time Our Kiwanis Motto: Serving the Children of the World Kiwanis International Theme: ONE can make a difference 4
Kiwanis International 5
Kiwanis The History of Kiwanis KIWANIS was founded in Detroit, Michigan on January 21, 1915, by Allen Browne as a club for business and professional men. The original name was The Supreme Lodge of Benevolent Order of Brothers. The name was soon changed to KIWANIS,, an Indian term - loosely translated - meaning To Express Oneself. The KIWANIS spirit spread to Canada, Mexico and other countries. Today, KIWANIS Clubs are in more than 80 nations or other governing bodies. Today, there are about 600,000 Kiwanis-family members, [including Key Club; Circle K; Builders Club; and Aktion Club], worldwide. More than 70 years after its founding, Kiwanis International voted to allow membership status to women in 1987. 6
Celebrating 25 Years Women in Kiwanis 1987-2012 7
Kiwanis International Kiwanis International Local club members belong to Kiwanis International Has a 19 member Board of Directors Has the same management structure as does this club Has an Annual Convention for elections, education and fellowship Current membership is about 240,000 members in 7,700 clubs in 80 countries The average age is 57, with membership being 74% men and 26% women. The International office in Indianapolis is staffed with approximately 100 employees and provides leadership, guidance, information, supplies, materials and record keeping for many Kiwanis-sponsored activities and publishes the Kiwanis magazine in several languages 8
Kiwanis International Board - Officers & Trustees President Gunter Gasser Spittal Spittal/Drau Club Spittal and der Drau Austria President-electelect John Button Ridgetown Club Ontario, Canada Immediate Past President Thomas DeJulio Fordham/Bronx Club New York Vice-President Susan Petrisin East Lansing Club, Michigan Additionally, there are 15 Members of the Kiwanis International Board of*trustees, including our Current KI District Advisor Patrick Ewing - Victoria Club Victoria Club - British Columbia, Canada and, Stephen Hill from our own New England & Bermuda District Norwalk Club, Connecticut *13 other women and men representing the US and Canada, and other countries including Switzerland, New Zealand, Iceland, Malaysia, and Philippines. KI Executive Director Stan Soderstrom - Pike Township Club - Indianapolis Indiana 9
Our Kiwanis District New England & Bermuda 10
Our District The New England & Bermuda District consists of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island; and Bermuda! NE&BDK is one of 50 districts in the world There are 26 Divisions in the New England District District Membership: 4,649 (161 Clubs) October 2012 District Membership was 4,968 (170 Clubs) in December 2010 In 1969, there were 235 clubs and 10,000+ members in New England Has an Annual District Convention for: election of district officers; changes in bylaws; provides leadership education, and fellowship Publishes an electronic district bulletin called The Yankiwanian http://newenglandkiwanis.homestead.com/yankiwanian.html 11
New England District Officers Governor: George Delisle, Westfield, MA Governor-elect: elect: Glen Cefalo, Lower Cape Cod, MA Treasurer: Mike Sylvestri, Westfield, MA Secretary: IPG: William Jenkins, Sandwich, MA Frank Dennett, Seacoast-Portsmouth, NH 12
Clubs in Our Division # 4 *Auburn-Lewiston 10 Members Augusta 84 Members Madison Charter Revoked Pittsfield 16 Members Rockland 56 Members Waldo County - Belfast 9 Members Waterville 22 Members **197 Total Members in Division # 4 *Auburn-Lewiston now in Division # 5 **Current a/o Jan. 2013 13
Division 4 Lieutenant Governor (The LTG is elected by club delegates at Division Caucus and is a member of the district board of trustees) Lieutenant Governor Jackie Harjula, Rockland LTG-Elect Vacant IPLG Kim Michaud, Augusta *Current Rockland Club members who have served as Lieutenant Governor in the New England District are: Gordon Page; John Batty; Sumner Kinney; Lynn Taylor; Keith Wass *Other former members and deceased members from Rockland have also served as Lieutenant Governor of Division # 4 14
Our Local Club Information Rockland Kiwanis Club! (56 Members as of December 2013) One of the 20 Largest Clubs in New England & Bermuda District 2 nd Largest Club in Division 4 15
Kiwanis Membership You got here because you are an individual of good character and community standing, residing, working or having other community interests within our club area. You can propose, as you were, friends and acquaintances for board approval as members. 16
Kiwanis is A global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time... Individuals who want to become personally involved in making their communities better places in which to live, work & play Members working together to achieve what individuals cannot do alone... Club projects determined by local needs. 17
Kiwanis Is NOT A fraternal or social club - although fellowship and friendships and business relationships are created through Kiwanis Affiliated with any religious organization A secret society with secret rituals A political circle. When political issues are presented at club meetings, efforts are made so that they are presented in a balanced and impartial manner... 18
THE KIWANIS OBJECTS ARE 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 good will 19
Our Club is made up of individuals like you; business entrepreneurs, hourly employees, managers, self-employed, retirees and others who represent a cross section of the community. We have or have had people working in or as: Accounting Publishing Banking Restaurant Owner Physician Teacher School Administration Financial Planning Marine Services Insurance Fishing Electrician CleaningService Contractor Attorney Manufacturing Retired Realtor Minister Computer Technician Municipal Officer New Media Specialist Property Management Printing Internet Service Provider Marketing Professional Security Specialist Auto Dealer Retailer Entrepreneur and more
About Our Club The KIWANIS club of Rockland was organized on January 6, 1936 We meet weekly on Mondays Our meetings start at 12:00 Noon and end at about 1:15 PM each Monday, [with one meeting per month held at 6:00 PM] Club Board Meetings are the 3 rd Wednesday of the month at 7:30 AM, and members are invited and encouraged to attend 21
Our Club s Current Makeup Board Officers Committees 22
Our Club s Officers & Directors The board meets the third Wednesday of the Month All board meetings are open to all members Consists of the Club Officers and Directors. (The Secretary is appointed by the President; all other officers and directors are elected by the club membership) OFFICERS President, Katie Tarbox Immediate Past President, Amy Pease, PP President-Elect, James Heavey Treasurer, Sumner Kinney, PP & PLG Secretary, Gregory Hamlin Vice President, - TBD DIRECTORS William Batty, Jr. Carol Kelley, PP Broo Temple Marianne Masters, PP Shannon Kinney Bobbie Wentworth 23
Our Club s Officers & Directors President Chief Executive Officer of the club Conducts club meetings Presides at board meetings Appoints committee chairs Represents our club at division and district activities Immediate Past President Provides council to the President Voting member of the Board of Directors Secretary Appointed by club President Maintains club records Prepares official club reports 24
Our Club s Officers & Directors Treasurer President-Elect Vice President Board of Directors Administers club funds Issues financial reports Prepares for ascension Fills in for the President Attends officer training at conventions Prepares for ascension Fills in for the President Attends officer training at conventions Consists of the previously listed officers and six members Directors serve a three (3) year term 25
Our Club s CHARITABLE FOUNDATION Formed in 2007, the Rockland Kiwanis Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) organization. The foundation board of directors is made up of the same members as those on our club s board. The club s immediate past president serves as the foundation president. The two boards manage and monitor the funds within the foundation and club accounts to ensure compliance with federal tax law. As a member of the Kiwanis Club of Rockland, you are a member of the foundation; just as you are a member of the Kiwanis Foundation of New England & Bermuda, as a result of your local club memberhip. 26
Our Club s Committees Finance Committee Membership Benefactions Sponsored Youth Young Children ~ Priority One Youth Matters Installation and Events 27
Our Club s Committees Community Outreach Scholarships Interclubs Public Relations Spiritual Aims Nominating And Many More, including but not limited to. Christmas Trees, Club Speakers, Family Safety Festival, Food Wagon, Meals on Wheels, Grand Raffle, Jingle Bell Express, OHTM Traffic Control, Play Grounds, RIF and Special Olympics Dinner to name a few... 28
Club Administration Our club membership votes on: Election of officers and directors Delegates to conventions Amendments to club bylaws, including changes to club dues The Board of Directors Determines club policies Approves club projects Approves and controls club budget and expenditures Elects new members Has general management of the club 29
Administrative Committees Club Meeting Arrange for facilities and food for club meetings Greet members and guests: prepare room for set-up Schedule club meeting speakers (or other program features) Promote fellowship among all members (inter inter-club meetings, trips, outings, etc.) Membership Growth and Retention Establish new member goals (with President) Develop new member prospect list Involve all members in recruitment plans Invite prospects to club meetings as guests Obtain acceptance of membership from prospects Coordinate induction of new members Work constantly to retain current members in the club 30
Club Finances Service Account Income from fund-raising from the public sector Funds allocated to service projects by our board of directors PROCEEDS FROM PUBLIC FUND RAISING CANNOT BE USED FOR CLUB ADMINISTRATION 100% of the monies raised from the public goes back to the community! OUR CLUB DUES ARE: $ 110.00 PER YEAR, [plus a one time administrative fee of $60 for new member processing] Supports: International Dues, Local Club, District Dues, International Insurance, and Magazine Subscription OUR CLUB MEAL COSTS ARE: INCLUSIVE OF TAX & GRATUITY. That means that the lunch, including beverage and dessert is about what one would expect to pay if eating out at a comparable restaurant! SPECIAL NOTE: Our meeting hosts do not charge us for the use of our weekly meeting rooms or our board of directors meetings. NOTE: IT IS AGAINST MAINE STATE FOOD LICENSING LAWS NOTE: IT IS AGAINST FOR ANY MEMBER TO CARRY IN OR CONSUME FOOD or BEVERAGE NOT PROVIDED BY THE HOST FACILITY. 31
Club Finances The annual club Budget is approved by the Board of Directors Administrative Account Income from member dues, happy/sad dollars, 50/50 raffle and good fun fines etc.: Kiwanis International dues KIWANIS Magazine Subscription District Dues Meeting Expenses / Speaker Meals Weekly Club Bulletin / Postage Insurance, International Supplies Convention Fund 32
The Function of Committees is to Meet - Regularly to review progress Determine - Community needs Plan - Projects, Goals, Time and Money Implement - Projects Involve - Club members Publicize - Projects 33
Committees of Our Club include Young Children - Priority One Assistance and guidance to youth to develop good citizens Sponsored Youth Sponsorship of KIWANIS youth organizations such as the Key Club Spiritual Aims Nondenominational support of spiritual values Major Emphasis Programs Support of annual Kiwanis International Projects 34
Our Club Service Projects Pediatric Trauma Training Special Olympics Dinner Weekly Delivery of Meals on Wheels Reading is Fundamental (RIF) Kiwanis Park - Warren Street Play Ground Scholarships to College-Bound Seniors Sponsorship of Youth Organizations American Red Cross Blood Drive And Many More.. (Many projects can relate to more than one committee. For example,youth projects could be implemented by youth services or by major emphasis programs) 35
Public Relations Within our club (internal) Publish via our Web/Portal Coming Events Club Meetings Club Projects Member News Making guests and visitors feel welcome Making every member proud to be a Kiwanian! Within our community (external) Using Media to Promote Services to the Community Request for Community Support Club Activities Marketing of the Kiwanis Brand Working with community leaders to identify local needs Building goodwill through community service 36
Service Leadership Programs Sponsored by Kiwanis Circle K Clubs - For college students Approximately 11,700 members in 576 Clubs Key Clubs - For high school students Approximately 213,000 members in more that 4,500 clubs We sponsor 1 Key Club; Oceanside East - High School Builders Clubs - For junior high or middle school students We sponsor 1 Builders Club; Rockland District Middle School K-Kids Kids Clubs - For elementary school students We sponsor 1 K-Kids Kids Club; Rockport Elementary School And our Kiwanis Club sponsors - Aktion Club of Midcoast Maine a Kiwanis Club for Adults with Disabilities 37
A Few of Our Club s Fund-Raisers Christmas Tree Sales Food Wagon Grand Raffle Transportation Museum Traffic Control Jingle Bell EXPRESS Got Any Ideas? 38
Meals on Wheels Special Olympics Dinner Bicycle Helmet Event Scholarships Play Grounds Food Drive Some of Our Club s Volunteer Projects Reading is Fundamental (RIF) 39
Rockland Kiwanis Club Our Club and You! 40
Perfect Attendance Tabs are Awarded for each 12 Consecutive months of 100% attendance Attendance years do not have to be consecutive Missed meetings can be made up by attending Other Kiwanis Meetings By participating in any project initiated and implemented by our club 41
Transfers A member must resign from the old club, then be approved for membership by the board of the new club. 42
Leave of Absence Can only be granted by the Board of Directors Leaves can be for one to six months Member need only *pay dues while on leave Leave does not affect attendance record of the club *Must be a member in good standing 43
Our Weekly Kiwanis Meeting Provides information and inspiration through interesting programs Promotes fellowship and friendship among members Provides a break from business schedules Broadens each member s circle of business and social contacts 44
Our Weekly Kiwanis Programs Include Information About A Nice blend of subjects and interests Local civic-minded people Activities of Non-Profit Agencies Local business issues Organizations informing each other of their group s plans 45
Kiwanis KIWANIS - has something to offer to everyone. MEMBERS - have an interest in community service and as such have something to offer Kiwanis. INDIVIDUALS - Can make a difference, to the club and to the community. One can make a difference. REWARDING - We hope that your membership in Kiwanis is long; and meets YOUR expectations! 46
Responsibilities of Membership Attend club meetings regularly and as often as you can! Participate in club service and fund-raising projects Wear your K with pride Recommend friends and associates who qualify for membership in our club 47
Membership Benefits Helping Individuals to pinpoint their community s needs and work with others to meet those needs. Achieving personal satisfaction through contributing to worthwhile causes Gaining fellowship, information and inspiration from weekly club meetings 48
Permanent Badge In order to obtain your permanent member badge you must attend the following; An Inter-club (4 Kiwanians visit another club) A A New Member Orientation A A Monthly Director s Meeting A A Meals on Wheels Delivery Project Two (2) Sponsored Leadership Club Meetings 49
Questions, Comments and Concerns? Please Visit our Rockland Web Site at www.rocklandkiwanis.org 50
External Links Link to our Rockland Kiwanis Web - www.rocklandkiwanis.org Member Link to our Rockland Kiwanis Web Club Portal https://members.portalbuzz.com/member/user/login Link to this PowerPoint Presentation is on the member portal under documents\downloaddownload Link to Kiwanis International www.kiwanis.org Link to New England District of Kiwanis www.newenglandkiwanis.org 51