Kiwanis International

Kiwanis International
New Member Orientation
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WELCOME
TO
The Supreme Lodge of Benevolent
Order of Brothers
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You’re Going To Name Me
What?
WELCOME
TO
The Supreme Lodge of Benevolent
Order of Brothers
Whose name was fortunately soon
changed to
KIWANIS
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KIWANIS
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Was founded in 1915 in Detroit, MI
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Today has 280,000 Adult Members in
8500 Clubs in 96 Countries
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320,000 Youth Members
Soon spread to Canada, then to
Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa
and Russia
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KIWANIS
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Sponsors 150,000 Service Projects
each year
ä Raises $100 Million each year
ä Invests 18 Million service hours each
year
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Service hours = more than next three
largest service clubs combined
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KIWANIS DISTAFF SIDE
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Women were admitted in 1987
Today Women Represent 24% of
Membership
ä In Our Club Women Represent 44% of
Membership
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In recent years exactly half of the
Presidents have been women
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KIWANIS
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A worldwide voluntary service orgn.
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Defining Statement: 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
community a better place to live
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KIWANIS
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A social club, although fun, fellowship
and friendship are an important part
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Affiliated with any religious or political
organization
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A secret society with secret rituals
A political circle. When political issues
are presented, they are presented in a
balanced and impartial manner.
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Kiwanis International
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Administered by 18 member Board of
Trustees
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Annual Convention – 2 delegates from
each Club
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International Office in Indianapolis, IN
Provides leadership training and
materials, Maintains records,
Publishes Kiwanis magazine,
Distributes Club supplies
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Our District
ä Southwest District was established in
1918
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18 Divisions in District
118 Clubs in District
About 3800 members in District
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Our District’s Officers
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Governor
James Courtright
Immediate
Past Governor Bobby Davis
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Incoming Governor Windy Mortensen
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And All Division Lieutenant Governors
Secretary/Treasurer
Rose Ann Dodson
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Our Division
Division 3
Lt - Governor – Traci McAdams
Six Clubs:
Cimarron, Las Vegas Sunrise,
Las Vegas Noontime, Los Alamos,
Santa Fe, Taos
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About Our Club
ä Chartered in 1948
ä Oldest Service Club in Los Alamos
ä Rich History of Service to the
Community
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Merged with Los Alamos Sunrise
Club in 2002
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Rich History of Service
ä Started LA Little League
ä Sponsored Pierotti’s Clowns
ä Sponsored Establishment of YMCA
ä Sponsored Establishment of C of C
ä Built/Improved Several Playgrounds
ä Many, many other projects
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Our Club’s
Board of Directors
Board Meetings: Once a month, at
Noon, at the Chamber of Commerce,
first Friday after first Tuesday
Board Consists of the Six Officers
plus Seven Elected Directors
Current Directors:
Jim Baran, Kurt Deshayes, Jordan
Garcia, Michael Lobato, Morrie Pongratz,
Pat Soran, Lisa Wismer
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Our Club’s Officers
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President
Don Casperson
Immediate
Past President
Kristy Ortega
ä President-elect
ä Vice President
ä Secretary
ä Treasurer
Karen Kendall
Steve Boerigter
Louise Mendius
Cindy Eaton
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ELECTIONS
ä Occur at Annual Meeting late April to
early May
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Nominating Committee of Past
Presidents
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Nominees from Committee
announced 2 weeks before Election,
nominations from floor accepted one
week before Election
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Our Club’s Committees
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Young Children
Priority One
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Karen Kendall
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Fund Raising
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Steve Boerigter
Scholarships
Boys and Girls
Sponsored Youth
July 4th Celebration
Fireworks
Sharon Stover
Kathy Hirons
Morrie Pongratz
Steve Boerigter
Pat Soran
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Our Club’s Committees
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Science Fair
ӓ Roger Stutz
Foster Children Party
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Ann Hayes
Membership
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Kurt Deshayes
Programs
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Karen Kendall/
Charmian Schaller
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House
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Dale Thompson
Newsletter
Louise Mendius/
Charmian Schaller
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Our Club’s Committees
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Aluminum Can
Collection
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Bob Carlos
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Interclubs
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Lana Schulte/Charmian
Schaller
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Business Relations
Publicity/Scrapbook
/Photos
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Steve Lloyd
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Seniors
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Mary Mariner
Safety
John Hofmann
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Are We Maybe Over
Organized?
Typical Projects (vary from
year to year)
ä Foster Children’s Christmas Party
ä Breakfast / Senior Appreciation Night
ä Scholarships for Graduating Seniors
ä Prizes for Science Fair
ä Organize and conduct 4th July Celeb.
ä Lunches for needy children at LAMS
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Typical Projects (Continued)
ä Recovered Chairs for Youth Activity
Center
ä Tutoring and Reading Programs
ä Supported Juntos
ä Supported LA&WR Little Leagues
ä Many, many more
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Sponsored Youth Clubs
ä Los Alamos HS Key Club
ä Los Alamos MS Builders Club
ä K Kids at Barranca Elementary and
Aspen Elementary
ä BSA Explorer Post 20
ä Others we do not have: Circle K
(college), Aktion Club (disabled)
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BUDGETS
Two budgets – Service and
Administrative – that are kept strictly
separate
Administrative – dues, meals, room
rental, club operating expenses
Service – projects serving the
community
2012/2013 Budgets: Admin. $25,425
Service $61,435
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BUDGETS
Any $$ raised from the public must go
into the Service account and be
expended on the community and
other charities
Administrative funds can only be raised
from the members
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Our Club’s Fund-Raisers
ADMINISTRATIVE
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FUND
Annual Dues
Happy Dollars
Weekly Chance Drawing
Occasional Auction at Meeting
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Our Club’s Dues
ä $42 Kiwanis International Dues
ä $20 Southwest District Dues
ä $12 LA Club Dues (Ins., Confs.,etc)
ä $8 Kiwanis Magazine
ä $73 Room Rental and Gift Meals
ä Total of $155 per year
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Our Club’s Fund-Raisers
SERVICE FUND
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Fourth of July Celebration
Kentucky Derby Party
Aluminum Can Collection
Pancake Breakfasts
Breakfast With Santa
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Southwest District
Foundation
ä Administered by a separate Board of
Directors
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Projects: Student of the Month,
Hands Across the Border
Scholarship, Service Leadership
Programs, Kamp Kiwanis
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KAMP KIWANIS
ä 17 miles South of Gallup
ä Open year round
ä Used by Key Clubs and Kiwanis
Clubs, open to other organizations
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Handicap equipped for use by NM
Easter Seals every summer
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KAMP KIWANIS
K International Foundation
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Founded in 1940, 501c3
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Disaster Relief
Awards grants to K clubs - $2M/year
Worldwide Service Project: Elimination
of Maternal/Neonatal Tetanus
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Worldwide Service Project
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K works with UNICEF, WHO, CDC
Goal is to completely eliminate
worldwide maternal/neonatal tetanus
ä K has contributed $100M since 1994
ä Until 2 years ago, goal was to
eliminate iodine deficiency in childrenmission accomplished!
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