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Every-year fund is for every Kiwanian
The Kiwanis Children’s Fund is the primary source of unrestricted support for the programs of the Kiwanis International Foundation. The mission of the Kiwanis Children’s Fund mirrors that of the foundation: to assist Kiwanis International in serving the children of the world. Members who support the
Children’s Fund by making annual gifts are recognized through the Sustaining Donor program. Unrestricted gifts made to the foundation, primarily through direct mail, are considered annual gifts. Other gifts, such as the George F. Hixson Fellowship, Tablet of Honor, and Heritage Society, are not applicable to this program, as they are included in other recognition programs. Membership in the Sustaining Donor program is valid for one administrative year and is based on annual gifts made during the previous administrative year. Membership in this program requires a cumulative amount of at least US$100 in annual gifts and must be renewed on an annual basis.
Photos to use
Kiwanis clubs have a resource of professional-grade photographs to enhance their publications. A selection of low- to high-resolution downloads are available at www.KiwanisOne.org/images/.
Convention party has a purpose
The second annual Party For A Purpose has a purpose: the children involved in Kiwanis’ Service Leadership Programs. Conducted as part of the 93rd Annual Kiwanis International Convention, the party will be hosted by the Red Coconut Club at Universal Orlando’s City Walk Saturday, June 28, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. In addition to supporting Kiwanis-sponsored programs such as Bring Up Grades, Terrific Kids, and Key Club’s “Kick AIDS Out of Africa,” tickets (US$115 each) cover drinks, dancing, and transportation. Tickets are limited and may be ordered on the convention registration form.
Dialing gets easier
Kiwanis International has upgraded its phone system:
- 800-549-2647 and 317-875-8755 remain the International Office’s numbers.
- Once connected, follow the recorded instructions or dial an extension number. (It no longer is necessary to also dial 1 and the # sign.)
- During any greeting, dial 0 to access the receptionist.
- Dial extension 411 to access the Kiwanis Help Line.
Candidates for 2008 elections
The following Kiwanians are candidates for the 2008-09 Kiwanis International Board. The election will be conducted at the 83rd Annual International Convention in Orlando, Florida, June 26-29.
President (elect one):
- Donald R. Canaday, Meridian Hills, Indianapolis, Indiana, club
President-Elect (elect one):
- Paul G. Palazzolo, Springfield-Downtown, Illinois
Vice-President (elect one):
- Chia “Sing” Hwang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Webster A. James, Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Sylvester Neal, The Valley, Auburn, Washington
- Jorge García, Bogotá, Colombia
- Joel Lee Williams, Troy, Alabama
Region I Trustees—United States (elect three):
- Wm. “Ed” Hutchinson, Cape May, New Jersey
- James S. Jennings, The Santa Ritas Green Valley-Sahuarita, Arizona
- Garry L. Warner, Sikeston, Missouri
Region V Trustee—At Large (elect one):
- Robert Vande Rieviere, Tielt, Belgium.
Region IV Trustee—Asia-Pacific (one to be elected at 2008 Kiwanis Asia-Pacific Convention, March 20-22, Jakarta, Indonesia):
Laugh with Newhart
There are plenty of one-name celebrities: Cher, Curly, and Sting. But there may only be one star readily recognized by two one-name titles:
The accountant-turned-comedian will bring his “button-down” wit to the stage of the 93rd Annual Kiwanis International Convention, June 26-29, in Orlando, Florida. Order tickets with your convention registration form online at www.KiwanisOneorg/convention.
Past CKI leader set for Orlando
University of Georgia President Michael Adams will speak at the 2008 Kiwanis International Convention. Adams, who will be featured in the June installment of Kiwanis magazine’s leadership conversations, served as 1969-70 Circle K
International President. During his term, he represented the Kiwanis family during a tour of Vietnam.
Leadership guru returns to roots
Mark Levin’s first leadership book (Membership Development: 101 Ways to Get and Keep Your Members) is in its 10th printing. His second (The Gift of Leadership) is required reading for students enrolled in a Penn State University class. It shouldn’t be surprising Levin honed his leadership skills as a Key Club officer. Levin will share what he’s learned at the 93rd Annual Kiwanis International Convention in Orlando, June 26-29.
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