New Member Orientation

1. Kiwanis International New Member Orientation An offering of Kiwanis University Instructor’s Guide

2. Kiwanis International Welcome to the Branson Tri-Lakes Club!

3. Kiwanis International Purpose: To improve lives through fellowship in service worldwide. DefiningKiwanis is a global organization of volunteers Statement dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.

4. Kiwanis • Founded in 1915 • 8,400 Kiwanis clubs in 96 countries • Motto: “Serving the Children of the World” • The organization’s International Office is in Indianapolis, Indiana. • 100th Anniversary in 2015 will be celebrated with 1 Million members!

5. Membership Benefits • Change children’s lives • Improve the community and the world • Build friendships • Enhance leadership skills • Develop business contacts • Receive KIWANIS magazine and club communications • Enjoy discounts and promotions. • Insurance coverage for Kiwanis club projects

6. Service Projects • Bell Ringing for the Salvation Army • Kiwanis One Day Project • Pancake Breakfast • Community Caring Day • Adopt-A-Street • Peanut Sales • School Readiness Fair

7. Expectations of Members • Attend club meetings regularly • Participate in club service and fund-raising projects • Share the experience with others • Demonstrate pride of membership • Encourage others to join

8. 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 1 of 23 divisions in the district. Our Club is 1 of 9 clubs in our division. (Division 18)

9. About Our Club • Charter date: May 13, 2004 • Meeting day, time, and place: Tuesdays at Noon at • Lone Star Steakhouse and Saloon

10. Our Club Officers President: Roger Frieze Immediate Past President: Amy Rozier President-elect: Kari Walden Secretary: Cory Ross Treasurer: Pam Druffel

11. Communication • Club Meetings (each Tuesday at noon) • Club Newsletters (e-mailed once a month) • Board Meetings (first Tuesday of each month) • Division Newsletters (Kiwanigram) • KIWANIS Magazine (monthly) • Kiwanis Web site (www.kiwanis.org)

12. Standard Form for Club Bylaws • Parameters of Membership • Parameters of Board Decisions • Organization of Committees • Club Meeting Guidelines • Guidelines for Nomination of Officers • Financial Requirements

13. 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

14. Board of Directors Meeting Provides an opportunity to be involved in the decisions affecting club administration. Day: First Tuesday of each Month Time: 1 p.m.(following club meeting) Location: Lone Star Steakhouse and Saloon

15. Finances/Budgeting • Administrative Account • Income from club dues, meal charges, new member fees. • Service Account • Income from public fund-raising projects or contributions and cannot be used to pay administrative expenses of the club.

16. Fundraising • Salvation Army Bell Ringing • Pancake Breakfast • Keep The Change • Peanut Sales

17. Club Fees • How My Fees Are Spent • Club Dues: $ 43.00 • District Dues: $ 20.00 • Kiwanis International Dues: $ 62.00 • Total Annual Dues: $125.00 • First Year Dues: $180.00 • ($55 goes to set up the membership with KI)

18. Club Fees First Year Dues (based upon the month you join) January $180.00 February $170.00 March $160.00 April $150.00 May $140.00 June $130.00 July $120.00 August $110.00 September $100.00 October $ 90.00 November $ 80.00 December $ 70.00

19. Conventions TheAnnual Kiwanis International Conventionis an excellent event, which allows clubs from around the world to exchange ideas, participate in forums, and share fellowship. TheDistrict Conventionis the kickoff for the new Kiwanis year, which runs from October to September. Club officers and interested members attend. TheDistrict Midyear Conference(aka Mid-Winter Conference)gives members an opportunity to attend classes and forums about club operation and other exciting topics.

20. Kiwanis International Foundation • Charitable fund-raising entity of Kiwanis International. • Funds grants for activities and programs. Worldwide assistance • 911 Victims Children’s Fund • Tsunami relief • Hurricanes in the Gulf Coast • Typhoons in the Philippines • Earthquakes in El Salvador and Taiwan • Eradicate Iodine Deficiency Disorder (IDD) • Annual Club Gift Campaign

21. Empowering teens: Builders Club Key Club International Key Leader Equipping Adults for Leadership: Circle K International Aktion Club Kiwanis Junior (Europe only) Enriching young students: Kiwanis Kids K-Kids Terrific Kids Bring Up Grades Service Leadership Programs

22. Our Club’s Sponsored Service Leadership Programs Name: Meeting time: Location: Advisor: None at this time but with your help, we might soon.

23. Membership GrowthOne Million Members in 2015 • In North America, for every 1,000 people there are 19 children under the age of 6 living in poverty. • In North America, for every 1,000 people there is 1 Kiwanian • There is a great need. Thank you for being a part of the solution!

24. Our Club Awards The Branson Tri-Lakes Kiwanis Club received the Distinguished Club award for the 2007-2008 year.

25. Welcome ! What questions do you have?

26. Welcome ! Please feel free to contact one of our officers for more information. Roger Frieze – (417) 334-4355, ext. 4118 Kari Walden – (417) 334-4455 Cory Ross – (417) 334-4355, ext. 4052 Pam Druffel – (417) 334-4355, ext. 4183