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Who we are

KIWANIS CLUB OF KEMPENFELT BAY

MEMBER INFORMATION & ORIENTATION

PACKAGE

www.kiwanisinbarrie.ca


Who we are

What is Kiwanis?

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



Who we are

Why are we here?

To improve lives of children in worldwide service

How long have we been here?The first Kiwanis Club was formed in Indianapolisin 1915

Where is Kiwanis?

7,800 Kiwanis clubs in 80 countries


The Objects of Kiwanis

1. To give primacy to the human and spiritual rather than to the material values of life.

2. To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships.

3. To promote the adoption and the application of higher social, business, and professional standards.



4. To develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive, and serviceable citizenship.

5. To provide, through Kiwanis clubs, a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render altruistic service, and to build better communities.

6. 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 Objects of Kiwanis


Who we are

What do we do?

Each year, Kiwanis clubs around the world: • Sponsor nearly 150,000 service projects• Raise more than US$107 million

that goes directly back to children• Devote more than 6 million hours

to service

Our motto: Serving the children of the world



Member benefits

What’s in it for me? • Change children’s lives• Improve the community

and the world • Build friendships• Enhance leadership skills• Develop business contacts• Have fun!



Member benefits

More perks for Kiwanians…• Kiwanis magazine delivered

monthly to your door• Club communications• Enjoyable meetings with

great Speakers on topics oflocal and international interest

• Insurance coverage forKiwanis club projects



About our club

• Club name: Kiwanis Club of Kempenfelt Bay• Charter dates:

Original charter: September 22, 1960 (1960-2011)Second charter: October 23, 2013

• Meeting day, time and place: • Every Monday, 12 noon – 1:00 p.m.• Light lunch served from 11:30• Meet in our Clubhouse – 80 Bradford St, Suite 707, Barrie• Meetings attendance is totally flexible-come to as many as

you can!www.kiwanisinbarrie.ca


About our club

Our 2014 Club Leaders

• President: Leanne Bentley• Past President, LGE: Steven Fielder• President-elect: Scott Maher• Vice President Dick Habib• Secretary: Lorraine Maher• Treasurer: Doug Shaw• Directors: Jerry Gabovic, Paul Taylor


Who we are

Our members are men and women of all ages, who care about our community and each other.

We believe that we can make a positive impact on our community through support of children and their activities.

Our Club is non-religious, non-political and membership is open to anyone!


Who we are

Four Pillars of the

KIWANIS CLUB OFKEMPENFELT BAY

Fun & Friendship

Informal & inclusiveMeet new, interesting people!Social InteractionExternal Activities

Strong MembershipMember engagementDiversity of Interests & TalentsMembers of all ages and

backgrounds

Relevant Projects

FundraisingMember &

Community engagementAddressing Community needs

Community Impact

Broad range of groups we supportStrong Community presence

Sustainability of fundingMaking a real difference


Who we are

VISIONTo assist individuals and groups of children and youth in our community for their benefit and the benefit of our city.

OUR MISSIONTo fulfill our vision by maintaining a strong membership through fun and friendship, by undertaking relevant projects that have meaningful community impact, and by drawing on the skills of all of our members and their passion to make a real difference.


Service projects and Support

Club’s Service Projects and SupportWe use our funds and talents to support local community organisations that

assist children and youth. In past years we have proudly provided this assistance through the following agencies:

Barrie Kiwanis Music Festival

Special Olympics

Barrie Literary Council

Hospice Simcoe

MacLaren Youth Art Program

High School Music Awards

Rainbows (Guiding Kids through life’s storms

S.E.E.D.S. (Early education)

Grove Park Home

Samaritan House

Simcoe Community Services

Youth and Arts Awards

Georgian College Bursaries

Good Food Bank

Johnson’s Beach access stairs


We also believe that we can make a real contribution to children internationally from our tiny corner of the Kiwanis world.

Sleeping Children Around the World (SCAW) (providing bed kits to the neediest of children in underdeveloped and developing countries.)

International Support


Niños Incapacitatos (helping low-income families pay for ongoing and/or major medical expenses for their children with disabling or life-threatening illnesses, where no health plan or government assistance is available.)



Current Kiwanis International ELIMINATE Project, in partnership with UNICEF

With The Eliminate Project, Kiwanis International and UNICEF have joined forces to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus. This deadly disease steals the lives of nearly 60,000 innocent babies and a significant number of women each year. The effects of the disease are excruciating — tiny newborns suffer repeated, painful convulsions and extreme sensitivity to light and touch.

To eliminate MNT from the Earth, more than 100 million mothers and their future babies must be immunized. This requires vaccines, syringes, safe storage, transportation, thousands of skilled staff and more. It will take US$110 million — and the dedicated work of UNICEF and every member of the Kiwanis family.

By eliminating MNT from the face of the Earth, the project will reach the poorest, most neglected mothers and babies with additional lifesaving health care. The end of this one disease means the beginning of better health for so many families.



Fundraising

OUR CLUB’S FUNDRAISING PROJECTS

We keep our fundraising projects simple and short and members contribute their time and energy as they can. The only rule is that we must have FUN!

Projects include:Annual Kempenfest food booth (August long weekend)Christmas Tree sales (December)Food booths at various events throughout the yearOther fundraisers as opportunities arise!


SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

From time to time, our members enjoy optional social activities as a group. Partners and spouses are always welcome, as are children, of course!

Some past events have included:Sleigh RideAnnual Christmas PartiesGolf TournamentSummer events at members’ homesVisits to local places of interest (e.g., Shaw’s Maple Syrup Bush)Fun evening events and road trips


Participation

How do I get involved?• Attend club meetings as fits your schedule• Participate in service and fundraising projects that interest

you• Participate in inter-club meetings (meetings with other

Kiwanis Clubs in the area)• Serve on committees, in areas that interest you and as your

time permits• Attend district council meetings • Run for office



Club business

Members vote to:Elect club officers and directorsAmend club bylaws

The Board of Directors, with thehelp of all Members:Determines club policiesApproves club projectsApproves and controls club budgetManages the clubwww.kiwanisorillia.ca


Club business

Meetings Held weekly on Mondays in our Clubhouse at 80 Bradford St., Suite

707. All members, visitors, guests and prospective members are welcome!

We often have Speakers join us with interesting topics• All members are welcome.• All friends of members or other interested parties are welcome!• Join us for lunch one Monday and see

what we’re all about!www.kiwanisinbarrie.ca


Club business

Finance and budget• Administrative account

• Income from club dues, meal charges, new member fees, etc

• Used to pay administrative expenses of club

• Service account• Income from public fundraising projects or contributions• Cannot be used to pay administrative expenses of club



Communication

How will I know what’s going on?Club meetings, e-blasts, emails and telephoneNewsletters—Club, Division and DistrictWebsites

Kiwanis International: www.KiwanisOne.org

Club: www.kiwanisinbarrie.ca

KIWANIS magazine

Social media sites Facebook (Kiwanis Club of

Kempenfelt Bay/Kiwanis international)


Structure

The Kiwanis International Foundation• You are a member!• Charitable fundraising entity

of Kiwanis International• Funds grants for activities

and programs• Annual club gift campaign• Personal philanthropy

www.Kiwanis.org/foundation


Structure

Kiwanis branded service projects Kiwanis One Day

www.KiwanisOne.org/OneDay

Read Around the Worldwww.KiwanisOne.org/Read

Young Children: Priority Onewww.KiwanisOne.org/YCPO

www.kiwanisorillia.ca


Conventions

Annual Conventions that Membersare encouraged to attend:

District ConventionKiwanis International ConventionKey Club International ConventionCircle K International ConventionKey Club and Circle K International also have

District Conventions.



Visit our Club!

Join us for a complimentary lunch and see what we’re all about! Who can become a member?

Anyone! Any person…who cares about our communitywho cares about kidswho is willing to give a little of their time and energy to

benefit children and youthwho appreciates camaraderiewho is interested in our Community, Provincial, National

and International concerns.



Why Become A Member?

You can, in a small way, improve the lives of children locally and around the world.

To become a member: Speak to any member of our Club at any of our functions Join us for a meeting to share lunch and positive experiences with friends Visit our website: www.kiwanisinbarrie.ca Call us anytime at (855) 859-CLUB (2582) Email us at [email protected]


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