Kiwanis Club of Bowling Green Serving the Community since 1920

A Guide to Membership

Published 12/01/2015

Revised 12/15/2017

About Kiwanis About Kiwanis About Kiwanis About Kiwanis The structure of Kiwanis is built from the club level up to Kiwanis International. A club operates according to

International Policies, but also with its own traditions and local policies. The name “Kiwanis” means “we

trade” or “we share our talents”. It was coined from an American Indian expression, Nunc Kee-Wanis.

Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Kiwanis International is made up of all the Districts across the

world. It is led by a board of trustees, which sets the policies for the entire organization. An executive

director, answering to the board of trustees, heads an administrative staff of about 100 people.

Clubs are administratively collected in a unit known as a Division. A Lieutenant Governor heads the division and is the local representative to the Governor. Our club is part of Division 1-South (1S) which includes

clubs in the following counties of Northwestern Ohio: Defiance, Fulton, Hancock, Henry, Paulding, Putnam,

Williams and Wood. A division usually meets several times a year. These meetings are hosted by a club in

the division and are open to all members.

Several divisions are collectively organized into a District, each headed by a Governor. Districts are

sometimes divided along state boundaries. This is true of Ohio. The Ohio District holds an annual

convention and a Mid-Year Education Day. All members are eligible and encouraged to attend.

There are hundreds of thousands of members in the world committed to the children in their communities.

Mission Statement

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world, one child and one community at a time

Motto

The original motto was "We Trade". A new motto of "We Build" was adopted during the 1920 International Convention and represented Kiwanis for more than 80 years. The current motto, adopted in 2005, is

"Serving the Children of the World."

Objects

The six permanent Objects of Kiwanis International were approved by Kiwanis club delegates at the 1924 Convention in Denver, Colorado.

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

The Kiwanis Year

The Kiwanis administrative and financial year runs from October 1st through September 30th.

History of the History of the History of the History of the Bowling Green Kiwanis ClubBowling Green Kiwanis ClubBowling Green Kiwanis ClubBowling Green Kiwanis Club

In 1920, the town of Bowling Green had about 5,800 people. BGSU was known as BG Normal College and

had about 4 or 5 buildings. There were interurban, or railway cars, that traveled Main and Wooster Streets.

It was in this year that the Bowling Green Noon Kiwanis club was formed and chartered. The club was

chartered December 23, 1920 and was officially presented in February 1921. Our club was the 25th club in

Ohio and the 359th club in the nation. The first president of the Bowling Green Club was A.B. Conklin, a

school teacher and later the dean of students at BGSU.

The club had 86 members in its beginning years and throughout the years, has maintained membership

levels over 100. These members have built a legacy of service and fellowship which continues to this day.

Today there are over 200 clubs in the state and over 8,500 clubs in 80 nations across the world!

Becoming a MemberBecoming a MemberBecoming a MemberBecoming a Member

To become a member, a prospect submits a written application form to the club secretary. Each new member needs a current member to sponsor them. The application is submitted to the membership

committee and to the board of directors for approval. Upon approval and completion of new member

orientation, the person is inducted into membership at a regular club meeting. At this time, he/she is given a

Kiwanis Pin, a certificate of membership, and a new member name badge to be worn at each meeting.

Members are encouraged to wear their Kiwanis member pin at each meeting.

New member Mike Shertzer is being inducted by Membership Chair Bob Callecod and 2014-15 President Eric

Willman. Also present is John Shertzer from Kiwanis International’s headquarters.

Member Responsibilities & ObligationsMember Responsibilities & ObligationsMember Responsibilities & ObligationsMember Responsibilities & Obligations

Once approved as a new member, to become a full member you must:

1. Attend a new member orientation session

2. Pay pro-rated dues

3. Attend one board meeting

4. Attend two Service projects

Your membership expectations and responsibilities include:

1. Attendance at meetings (there is no requirement to attend, but come to as many meetings as you are able!)

2. Work on at least one committee (a list and descriptions can be found later in this guide)

3. Prompt payment of annual dues (invoiced annually by the treasurer)

4. Participation in community service projects

5. Participation in fund raising events

6. Assistance with weekly meeting tasks if assigned 7. Participation in inter-clubs (visits with other Kiwanis Clubs)

8. Attendance at Division (area) and District (State) meetings when possible.

9. Promotion of Kiwanis and recruitment of new members

10. Reading publications such as the club newsletter, the District and the International Magazines

11. Keeping your contact information and picture up to date on the club “members only” website

12. Acceptance of leadership roles.

The Weekly Meeting

Each weekly meeting follows a general pattern, geared to allow for lunch, fellowship, business, and an

educational program. A lunchtime buffet allows members to enjoy fellowship with other members and to

become better acquainted with each other.

The agenda for a meeting includes a brief opening ceremony of a patriotic song (ex. “My Country, ‘Tis of

Thee”), the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and a brief invocation. This is

followed by an introduction of guests (any non-members or prospective members) and then

announcements and reports by officers and committees. A collection of “happy/sad” dollars is conducted by

the Sergeants at Arms. This provides for more fellowship as members boast about things that have made them happy in the past week, or also to express sorrow for an event. Members may also be “fined” during

this time for having their picture in the newspaper or forgetting to wear their Kiwanis member pin.

Educational programs follow on a variety of topics, and are usually conducted by non-members. These are

scheduled by the Programs Committee. Topics range from agency information to government officials to business and industry leaders to interesting hobbies. The potential is endless for a great topic!

The weekly meeting is the core of club interaction and fellowship. Members are encouraged to stay for the

entire meeting and program, which usually ends no later than 1:00 pm.

Weekly Assignments

Weekly meetings run smoothly when members complete their weekly tasks if they are assigned to any.

These could include greeting members/guests, taking meal money, conducting the 50/50 raffle drawing,

serving as Sergeant at Arms, giving the invocation, announcing birthday and anniversaries, introducing

guests, or acknowledging speakers.

Attendance

There are no attendance requirements; however the weekly meeting is the core of club interaction. It is a

time to learn about the club’s programs and projects, to get to know members, and to hear speakers on

issues and topics important to the community.

Community ServiceCommunity ServiceCommunity ServiceCommunity Service

Bowling Green Kiwanians have focused on many different community service projects throughout the

years, but not more meaningful than those that help children. In the early days of Kiwanis, we raised $1000

for the new county hospital. This was done through an event in which we sponsored an exhibition game of the Cleveland Browns who came to Bowling Green for a preseason practice.

We have also done a lot for our City Parks. We helped with a swimming pool in the early years and have

donated funds for two shelter houses in City Park. One of our more recent projects was the equipping and

furnishing of a room for children at the city’s new Bowling Green Community Center, operated by the Parks and Recreation Department.

Projects for the Wood County Public Library have also been high on our list. We feel this is vital because of

the importance of literacy for an educated society. One of the more visible projects is our castle for children

at the library. Master builder John White a Bowling Green Kiwanis Member now deceased, designed and built the castle. It proves to be a very popular place for children going to the library.

Club members also assist The Salvation Army by ringing the bell at holiday times. We are usually

scheduled for 10 days at the Bowling Green Kroger store and typically raise close to $7,000 during that

time each year. Special community service projects have included providing food and serving it to the families of the local National Guard unit deployed overseas. The club has also donated funds so that

American flags can be flown at the four corners of our downtown, in honor of the Guard unit. We also

constructed a new storage shed for the Child Development center on the BGSU campus. The new shed

sports a sign noting it was a project of our club.

We also have a long list of other community service projects we have done or been involved with: Boy

Scouts, D.A.R.E., F.F.A., Fourth Grade Farm tour, HOBY, Pee Wee Baseball Team, Honor Flight, domestic

violence shelters, Punt, Pass & Kick, BUGS program at local elementary schools just to name a few.

A major project that is focused on young children is the corporate sponsorship of the Youth Arts Stage at the annual Black Swamp Arts Festival in downtown Bowling Green each fall. This represents a $6000

commitment fully funded by our club and its members.

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Becca Ferguson “ringing the bell” for the Salvation Army

Committee StructureCommittee StructureCommittee StructureCommittee Structure

Most of the projects and programs of Kiwanis clubs are carried out by committees. Currently we have 25

committees which range from weekly meeting logistics to community service to fundraising. Each member

is expected to serve on at least one major committee each year, and can serve on more if they choose.

At the beginning of his/her term, each president distributes information about committees along with a

signup sheet. Members can indicate the committee(s) on which they would like to serve on and if they

would be willing to serve as chairperson of that committee.

Here are the current committees with a brief description:

1. Community Service – This committee works to improve all aspects of the community. The scope of

this committee is great including determining how to allocate funds for various projects, highway litter pick up, volunteering to help at public television fundraisers, contributing to local food drives

and beyond.

2. Fund Raising – This committee is in charge of planning and organizing Kiwanis fundraising projects

such as Pancake Days, concession sales at sporting events and other activities as determined.

3. Human and Spiritual Values – This committee is in charge of scheduling special programs for

appropriate holiday meetings, scheduling members to give the invocation at weekly club meetings and for encouraging personal and spiritual growth in the club.

4. Kiwani-Tours (Interclubs) – This committee plans visits of four or more members to other Kiwanis

club’s meetings and events and reports to the weekly club meeting on these visits.

5. International Relations – Primarily focusing on relations with Kiwanis International and issues that

relate to the club as well as promoting appreciation and understanding of people around the world.

6. Membership and Education - Charged with providing each prospective member with a pre-induction orientation session, this committee also conducts induction ceremonies at weekly

meetings and educates club members about Kiwanis’ history and traditions. The committee is the

leader for recruiting and retaining members, developing plans for getting new members and

activities for retaining current members.

7. Programs – This committee schedules speakers and provides introductions of these speakers for

the weekly meeting. Special programs such as entertainment and field trips are also part of their responsibility.

8. Public Relations – This committee ensures that information about the club and its activities are

shared with the community, especially through Sentinel-Tribune and other promotional tools.

9. Service Leadership – Dealing primarily with the many Kiwanis Family groups which our club

supports. The collegiate level has Circle K clubs, high schools have Key Clubs. There is a Builders

Club for middle school students, and the elementary level there is K-Kids. Another branch of the Kiwanis Family tree is an AKtion club which allows adults living with disabilities to participate in

community service projects and gain leadership experiences. Each Kiwanis family club needs an

advisor from our club. The club also provides budgetary support to these groups.

10. Young Children-Priority One - This committee addresses the needs of children, prenatal through

age five, by planning and sponsoring activities that benefit young children.

11. Youth Services - Following in the footsteps of the previous committee, they focus on children ages six through adult.

12. Meals/Raffles/Greeters – This committee schedules members to receive meal money, sell 50/50

raffle tickets and to serve as greeters at the weekly meeting.

13. Sergeant-At-Arms – Each week the members of this committee collect happy/sad dollars and “fine”

members for such things as not wearing their membership pin, having their cell phone go off during

a meeting, or for having their picture in the paper. 14. Guest Recognition – This committee schedules the members who will recognize guests

(nonmembers or potential members) at the weekly meeting.

15. Speaker Recognition – The primary focus of this committee is recognize the speaker at the weekly

meeting at the conclusion of their program.

16. Birthdays and Anniversaries – At each meeting, members of this committee recognize members

with birthdays or anniversaries that week. 17. Flowers and Cards – This committee is charged with distributing greeting cards and flowers for

ailing or deceased members.

18. Special Awards – This committee determines the recipients of any special Kiwanis Awards.

19. Budget – Prior to the start of each administrative year (October 1st), this committee determines the

budget for club operating expenses and committee allocations.

20. Audit – This club will review the prior year’s financial records kept by the club treasurer and reports to the board and membership.

21. Assisting the secretary – Members of this committee set up and put away Kiwanis materials

(banners, plaques, donation canisters, display boards, name badges, etc.) for the weekly meeting.

They also fill in for the club secretary in their absence.

22. Inspirational Educators Awards – This committee manages the fund raising and awards selection

process for Teacher awards within the local Bowling Green school district 23. Scholarship Committee – This committee is responsible for monitoring 501(c)3 compliance with the

articles of incorporation for the Scholarship Foundation Board, selects the high school seniors who

receive scholarships awards from our club and provides information to members about the

scholarship fund.

24. Music – This group selects accompanists and chooses appropriate music for the meetings as well

as leading singing at weekly meetings. 25. Newsletter – This committee gathers, edits and assists with the publishing of the monthly club

newsletter.

Members Clint Corpe and Cindy Hofner at pancake day

Bowling Green Kiwanis Scholarship FoundationBowling Green Kiwanis Scholarship FoundationBowling Green Kiwanis Scholarship FoundationBowling Green Kiwanis Scholarship Foundation

In 1988, Len Davis was installed as President of the club. On the first Thursday he presided as president,

he announced that his main project was to see a scholarship established. A committee was formed to

exchange ideas and mold and shape the present day scholarship foundation. The IRS gave its okay in July of 1990 and today the Scholarship Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation. The scholarship fund

was set up so that the interest from the investments could be used for the awards.

Opportunities for helping to ensure the future of this fund include a contribution in memory of someone

deceased, a special occasion or event in honor of a person, or designating the scholarship foundation in your will.

Kiwanis scholarships are presented annually to graduating high school seniors. The number of

scholarships depends on the interest earned from the principal of the Foundation fund and the direction of

the Foundation officers.

In 1993 when Drew Silvieus was President, he set up a program called “The Grand Club”. It was an

opportunity to pledge $1,000 to the Scholarship fund. He promoted it by encouraging $500 a year for two

years, or $250 a year for four years, or $100 a year for ten years.

Grand Club Contributors

Bill Easterly (2)

George Stossel (2)

Galen Ash

Roger Anderson

Gene Klotz

Colleen Smith

Bob & Joan Callecod

Ron Ricard

Darlene Petkwitz

Allan Chamberlin

David Hyslop

John Archer

Bob McOmber

David Chilson

John Mekus

Richard Edwards

Larry Nader

Joan Gordon, dec. (2)

Wes Hoffman, dec

Clark Duncan, dec

Paul Windisch, dec

Kiwanis Legion of HonorKiwanis Legion of HonorKiwanis Legion of HonorKiwanis Legion of Honor

The Legion of Honor program is a way in which clubs can cooperate with Kiwanis International in recognizing club members who have accumulated 25 or more years (not necessarily without interruption) of

membership in one or more Kiwanis clubs. Each honoree is given a certificate and a Legion of Honor lapel

pin. For every 5 years after 25 (30, 35, 40, etc.) another recognition is given.

Some of the members of the Legion of Honor in our club are:

Bill Easterly

Gene Klotz

Drew Hanna

Dorsey Sergent

Dave Hyslop

Marvin Dunn

Galen Ash

John Archer

Neal Allen

Tom Bamburowski

Mike Sibberson

Bill Culbertson

Bob Latta

John Mekus

David Chilson

Cathy Wenig

Martha Woelke

Roger Anderson

Bob Callecod

Fund RaisingFund RaisingFund RaisingFund Raising

Many early projects were funded primarily by members “passing the hat” and of course there was the

annual sale of peanuts or fruitcakes or whatever else anyone could come up with.

By far, our best fund raiser is our Pancake Day, which started in the 1960s. Traditionally, we serve close to

1000 pancake meals! In addition to the pancake meals, our members sell 50/50 raffle tickets. The proceeds

from this twice per year event provide the funds for our many service projects. These Pancake days have

become a tradition in the Bowling Green community.

Club Financial Accounts

Clubs have a minimum of two financial accounts – the administrative account and the service account. The

administrative account is for all of the day to day operations of the club. Its income principally derives from

annual club dues and miscellaneous donations. The service account is for the service programs of the club.

Basically, the income for this account is derived from fundraising projects in which the public participates or

from designated contributions. Our club also maintains a “fundraising” account to act as a working account

for pancake days and other fundraising activities. Funds from this account are transferred to the service account upon completion of any activities.

Financial Obligations

Dues are determined annually. Dues include club, division, district and international fees. Payment of Dues

is to be made each year to the club treasurer, with notice, according to a deadline needed to meet District and International deadlines.

Communication

A monthly newsletter, printed and digital, is published by the club, listing all of the assignments and

programs for that month. It is available around the last Thursday of the month at the regular club meeting

and by email that day. Members who do not have email can be sent a hard copy via US mail.

The club president typically sends a weekly email with reminders & updates before the Thursday meeting.

The District and International levels also publish a newsletter and a magazine, sent to all members.

Sponsored OrganizationsSponsored OrganizationsSponsored OrganizationsSponsored Organizations

From the Service Leadership Programs in the Kiwanis Family, a Kiwanis club has the opportunity to

support any of all of these organizations to encourage the development of communication and leadership

skills and service to the community. Our club sponsors several groups including: Builders Club at Bowling Green Middle School, Key Clubs at Bowling Green High School and Eastwood High School, a Circle K

group at Bowling Green State University and an AKtion Club at WoodLane Industries.

Here is a brief description of each:

Builders Club - Builders Club is the largest service organization for middle school and junior high students, with more than 45,000

members worldwide. Members learn to work together and develop servant-leaders skills as they serve their school and

community. In partnership with UNICEF and March of Dimes, the clubs are able to expand their outreach to babies and children of the world.

Key Club – Key club International is the oldest and largest service leadership organization for teens, teaches leadership through service to others. Key Club’s 267,000

members build themselves as they build their schools and communities. Key Club’s 5,000 clubs thrive in 30 nations in North America, the Caribbean, Central and South America,

Europe, Asia and Australia.

Circle K – Circle K International (CKI), the largest university service leadership

organization in the world, performs half a million hours of service each year. With more than 13,700 members in 19 nations, CKI is making a positive impact on the world every day. CKI clubs are organized on a university campus and sponsored by a local Kiwanis club. A self-governing organization, CKI clubs elect their own officers, conduct their own meetings and determine their own service activities. CKI blends community service and leadership training with the

opportunity to meet other students.

Aktion Club - Aktion Club is the only service club for adults with disabilities, with more than 12,000 members worldwide. Aktion Clubs draw members from various organizations that support individuals with disabilities, as well as other community programs. Aktion clubs can also be established at churches, libraries, YMCAs, lodges or similar facilities. A Kiwanis club, composed of like-minded, service-oriented people from the community, serves as the club’s

sponsor.

Jay Salvage and members of the Aktion Club

Board of DirectorsBoard of DirectorsBoard of DirectorsBoard of Directors

The board of directors is comprised of the officers of the club and At-large directors elected annually. They

meet once a month at a time and place determined by each administration. Currently the board meets each

FOURTH Wednesday of each month at the Bowling Green Country Club Conference room. Their duty is to

carry the role of general management of the club including by not limited to: determining the date of annual

meeting, approving new members, approving a budget, determining policies and activities of the club,

committee functions, Kiwanis education, public relations, and attendance at meetings. Board meetings are

always open to any person who wishes to attend.

Officers include a president, president-elect, secretary, treasurer, and immediate past president. Directors

are elected for two year terms, with staggered terms to provide continuity to the board. General members

are encouraged to take positions of leadership each administrative year.

Web SitesWeb SitesWeb SitesWeb Sites

Bowling Green Kiwanis Club: www.kiwanisbg.org

Ohio District: www.ohiokiwanis.org

International: www.kiwanis.org

Past Presidents

Past presidents are important to the overall club mission and focus. They have been through the ranks and

special knowledge regarding the administration and operation of a club. Our club is very fortunate to have

many past presidents who have stayed involved and attend meetings each week. Past presidents and their

date of service include:

A B. Conklin 1920-1921 J.W. Rae – 1922

Frank W. Boyle – 1923 Edward M. Fries – 1924 Earl K. Solether – 1925 Edward J. Frowine – 1926 David C. Bryant – 1927 Thomas M. Lea – 1928 H. E. Cross – 1929

C.O. Cummings – 1930 Carl H. Younh – 1931

Arthur R. Siebens – 1932 Virgil R. English – 1933 Clyde Hissong – 1934 Stanley Stalter – 1935 R.N. Whitehead – 1936 Paul Lands – 1937

Alva W. Bachman - 1938 Ernest N. Littleton – 1939 Marshall N. Sherer – 1940 Dallas March – 1941

Ralph G. Harshman – 1942 Raymond E. Ladd – 1943 Martin Hanna – 1944 A.L. Sloan – 1945

W.H. Anderson – 1946 Don Alspach – 1947

R. Eugene Morse – 1948 Kenneth McFall – 1949 Elmer Bachman – 1950 Paul Jones – 1951 Ed Guenther – 1952

William C. Jordan – 1953 George Pfeifer – 1954 Merrill McEwen – 1955 Sheldon Rowland – 1956 John Davidson – 1957 Kenneth Jones – 1958 Raymond Derr – 1959 Robert C. Markey – 1960 Forrest Creason – 1961 Floyd Coller – 1962 Bruce Bellard – 1963 Clayton Cook – 1964 Luther Bivins – 1965 Frank Chruch – 1966 Russell Decker – 1967 Elmer Marks – 1968 Stuart Givens – 1969

Joseph Vlcek – 1969-1970

Galen Stutsman – 1970-1971 Leonard Eiler – 1971-1972 Joseph Hefner – 1972-1973 Jackson Miller – 1973-1974 Vergil Ort – 1974-1975 Harry Klotz – 1975-1976 Ed Danziger – 1976-1977 Ernest Sposato – 1977-1978 Greer Imbrie – 1978-1979 Bill Easterly – 1979-1980

Don Cunningham – 1980-1981 Dorsey Sergent – 1981-1982 John Archer – 1982-1983 Paul Windisch – 1983-1984 Charles Evans – 1984-1985 David Hyslop – 1985-1986

Tom Bamburowski – 1986-1987 Steven Keys – 1987-1988 Leonard Davis – 1988-1989 Tom Striggow – 1989-1990 Galen Ash – 1990-1991 Bob Latta – 1991-1992

Greg DeCrane – 1992-1993 Drew Silvieus – 1993-1994 Roger Anderson – 1994-1995 Bob Callecod – 1995-1996 Jeff Gordon – 1996-1997 Patricia Peters – 1997-1998 Kevin Work – 1998-1999 Cathy Wenig – 1999-2000 Bob McOmber – 2000-2001 Clark Duncan – 2001-2002 Larry Nader – 2002-2003 Chris Gajewicz – 2003-2004 David Chilson – 2004-2005 Joan Gordon – 2005-2006 Neil Munger – 2006-2007 David Young – 2007-2008

Darlene Petkwitz – 2008-2009 Richard Edwards – 2009-2010

Ben Otley – 2010-2011 Andrew Kallmar – 2011-2012 Brooke Harrison – 2012-2013 Michelle Grigore -- 2013-2014 Eric Willman -- 2014-2015

Alisha Nenadovich – 2015-2016 Rebecca Ferguson – 2016-2017

Jason Miller - 2017-2018 Jeff Orlowski - 2018-2019

Past Lieutenant Governors

(Division level) Henry Cross – 1930

Clyde Hissong – 1939-1940 Ed Guenther – 1956 Floyd Coller – 1964 Bruce Bellard – 1967

Luke Bivins – 1973-1974 Leonard Eiler – 1974-1975 Harry Klotz – 1979-1980 Bob Hopkins – 1982-1983 Jim Mansfield – 1992-1993 Jeff Gordon – 1993-1994 Kevin Work – 2000-2001 Bob Callecod – 2011-2012 Eric Willman -- 2017-2018

Past District Governors (State Level) Clyde Hissong – 1942-1943

Appendix A:

Instructions for signing up for the BG Kiwanis Website:

Go to http://www.kiwanisbg.org/members/ You will see the following box. Use the e-mail address you provided to the club on your membership

application then click REGISTER. The website will ask you to set your username and password.

__________________________________________________________________ When you login in the future, you will enter that user name and password in the boxes shown below.

Once you are set up you will see a list of menu of items that are custom tailored to you when you login. ** Some menu items are not available to all members – Chairs of committees, board members and officers have access to additional areas of the website including email distribution lists as needed.

Be sure to click on “Edit your Member information” to verify that we have all of your information entered correctly and update any data required. Please upload a picture to our directory. Follow the instructions on the screen to update all your information and remember to click UPDATE when completed.

Please limit your jpeg photo to a "mug shot" of about 150px wide by 250px high (aspect ratio between .6 and .7).

The website has tools to assist committees and chairs administer information to and for the club as well as a full member directory. Explore the site to see how you can use it.