Kiwanis International
Kiwanis International New Member Orientation
1
WELCOME
TO
The Supreme Lodge of Benevolent Order of Brothers
2
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 2
KIWANIS
ä ä
Was founded in 1915 in Detroit, MI
ä
Today has 280,000 Adult Members in 8500 Clubs in 96 Countries
ä
320,000 Youth Members
Soon spread to Canada, then to Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and Russia
3
KIWANIS
ä
Sponsors 150,000 Service Projects each year
ä Raises $100 Million each year ä Invests 18 Million service hours each year
ä
Service hours = more than next three largest service clubs combined 3
KIWANIS DISTAFF SIDE
ä ä
Women were admitted in 1987 Today Women Represent 24% of Membership
ä In Our Club Women Represent 44% of Membership
ä
In recent years exactly half of the Presidents have been women 3
KIWANIS
IS
ä ä
A worldwide voluntary service orgn.
ä
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
3
KIWANIS
IS NOT
ä
A social club, although fun, fellowship and friendship are an important part
ä
Affiliated with any religious or political organization
ä ä
A secret society with secret rituals A political circle. When political issues are presented, they are presented in a balanced and impartial manner.
3
Kiwanis International
ä
Administered by 18 member Board of Trustees
ä
Annual Convention – 2 delegates from each Club
ä
International Office in Indianapolis, IN Provides leadership training and materials, Maintains records, Publishes Kiwanis magazine, Distributes Club supplies
3
Our District
ä Southwest District was established in 1918
ä ä ä
18 Divisions in District 118 Clubs in District About 3800 members in District
2
Our District’s Officers
ä ä
Governor
James Courtright
Immediate Past Governor Bobby Davis
ä ä
Incoming Governor Windy Mortensen
ä
And All Division Lieutenant Governors
Secretary/Treasurer Rose Ann Dodson 3
Our Division Division 3 Lt - Governor – Traci McAdams
Six Clubs: Cimarron, Las Vegas Sunrise, Las Vegas Noontime, Los Alamos, Santa Fe, Taos 5
About Our Club
ä Chartered in 1948 ä Oldest Service Club in Los Alamos ä Rich History of Service to the Community
ä
Merged with Los Alamos Sunrise Club in 2002 6
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 4
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 7
Our Club’s Officers
ä ä
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
8
ELECTIONS
ä Occur at Annual Meeting late April to early May
ä
Nominating Committee of Past Presidents
ä
Nominees from Committee announced 2 weeks before Election, nominations from floor accepted one week before Election 6
Our Club’s Committees ä
Young Children Priority One
ä
Karen Kendall
ä ä ä ä ä ä
Fund Raising
ä ä ä ä ä ä
Steve Boerigter
Scholarships Boys and Girls Sponsored Youth July 4th Celebration Fireworks
Sharon Stover Kathy Hirons Morrie Pongratz Steve Boerigter Pat Soran 10
Our Club’s Committees ä ä ä ä
Science Fair
ӓ Roger Stutz
Foster Children Party
ä
Ann Hayes
Membership
ä
Kurt Deshayes
Programs
ä
Karen Kendall/ Charmian Schaller
ä ä
House
ä ä
Dale Thompson
Newsletter
Louise Mendius/ Charmian Schaller 11
Our Club’s Committees ä
Aluminum Can Collection
ä
Bob Carlos
ä
Interclubs
ä
Lana Schulte/Charmian Schaller
ä ä
Business Relations Publicity/Scrapbook /Photos
ä
Steve Lloyd
ä ä
Seniors
ä ä
Mary Mariner
Safety
John Hofmann 11
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 18
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 18
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) 15
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 5
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
5
Our Club’s Fund-Raisers ADMINISTRATIVE
ä ä ä ä
FUND
Annual Dues Happy Dollars Weekly Chance Drawing Occasional Auction at Meeting 17
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 17
Our Club’s Fund-Raisers SERVICE FUND
ä ä ä ä ä
Fourth of July Celebration Kentucky Derby Party Aluminum Can Collection Pancake Breakfasts Breakfast With Santa 17
Southwest District Foundation
ä Administered by a separate Board of Directors
ä
Projects: Student of the Month, Hands Across the Border Scholarship, Service Leadership Programs, Kamp Kiwanis
14
KAMP KIWANIS
ä 17 miles South of Gallup ä Open year round ä Used by Key Clubs and Kiwanis Clubs, open to other organizations
ä
Handicap equipped for use by NM Easter Seals every summer 15
KAMP KIWANIS
K International Foundation
ä ä ä
Founded in 1940, 501c3
ä
Disaster Relief
Awards grants to K clubs - $2M/year Worldwide Service Project: Elimination of Maternal/Neonatal Tetanus
3
Worldwide Service Project
ä ä
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! 3
1
WELCOME
TO
The Supreme Lodge of Benevolent Order of Brothers
2
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 2
KIWANIS
ä ä
Was founded in 1915 in Detroit, MI
ä
Today has 280,000 Adult Members in 8500 Clubs in 96 Countries
ä
320,000 Youth Members
Soon spread to Canada, then to Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and Russia
3
KIWANIS
ä
Sponsors 150,000 Service Projects each year
ä Raises $100 Million each year ä Invests 18 Million service hours each year
ä
Service hours = more than next three largest service clubs combined 3
KIWANIS DISTAFF SIDE
ä ä
Women were admitted in 1987 Today Women Represent 24% of Membership
ä In Our Club Women Represent 44% of Membership
ä
In recent years exactly half of the Presidents have been women 3
KIWANIS
IS
ä ä
A worldwide voluntary service orgn.
ä
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
3
KIWANIS
IS NOT
ä
A social club, although fun, fellowship and friendship are an important part
ä
Affiliated with any religious or political organization
ä ä
A secret society with secret rituals A political circle. When political issues are presented, they are presented in a balanced and impartial manner.
3
Kiwanis International
ä
Administered by 18 member Board of Trustees
ä
Annual Convention – 2 delegates from each Club
ä
International Office in Indianapolis, IN Provides leadership training and materials, Maintains records, Publishes Kiwanis magazine, Distributes Club supplies
3
Our District
ä Southwest District was established in 1918
ä ä ä
18 Divisions in District 118 Clubs in District About 3800 members in District
2
Our District’s Officers
ä ä
Governor
James Courtright
Immediate Past Governor Bobby Davis
ä ä
Incoming Governor Windy Mortensen
ä
And All Division Lieutenant Governors
Secretary/Treasurer Rose Ann Dodson 3
Our Division Division 3 Lt - Governor – Traci McAdams
Six Clubs: Cimarron, Las Vegas Sunrise, Las Vegas Noontime, Los Alamos, Santa Fe, Taos 5
About Our Club
ä Chartered in 1948 ä Oldest Service Club in Los Alamos ä Rich History of Service to the Community
ä
Merged with Los Alamos Sunrise Club in 2002 6
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 4
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 7
Our Club’s Officers
ä ä
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
8
ELECTIONS
ä Occur at Annual Meeting late April to early May
ä
Nominating Committee of Past Presidents
ä
Nominees from Committee announced 2 weeks before Election, nominations from floor accepted one week before Election 6
Our Club’s Committees ä
Young Children Priority One
ä
Karen Kendall
ä ä ä ä ä ä
Fund Raising
ä ä ä ä ä ä
Steve Boerigter
Scholarships Boys and Girls Sponsored Youth July 4th Celebration Fireworks
Sharon Stover Kathy Hirons Morrie Pongratz Steve Boerigter Pat Soran 10
Our Club’s Committees ä ä ä ä
Science Fair
ӓ Roger Stutz
Foster Children Party
ä
Ann Hayes
Membership
ä
Kurt Deshayes
Programs
ä
Karen Kendall/ Charmian Schaller
ä ä
House
ä ä
Dale Thompson
Newsletter
Louise Mendius/ Charmian Schaller 11
Our Club’s Committees ä
Aluminum Can Collection
ä
Bob Carlos
ä
Interclubs
ä
Lana Schulte/Charmian Schaller
ä ä
Business Relations Publicity/Scrapbook /Photos
ä
Steve Lloyd
ä ä
Seniors
ä ä
Mary Mariner
Safety
John Hofmann 11
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 18
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 18
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) 15
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 5
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
5
Our Club’s Fund-Raisers ADMINISTRATIVE
ä ä ä ä
FUND
Annual Dues Happy Dollars Weekly Chance Drawing Occasional Auction at Meeting 17
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 17
Our Club’s Fund-Raisers SERVICE FUND
ä ä ä ä ä
Fourth of July Celebration Kentucky Derby Party Aluminum Can Collection Pancake Breakfasts Breakfast With Santa 17
Southwest District Foundation
ä Administered by a separate Board of Directors
ä
Projects: Student of the Month, Hands Across the Border Scholarship, Service Leadership Programs, Kamp Kiwanis
14
KAMP KIWANIS
ä 17 miles South of Gallup ä Open year round ä Used by Key Clubs and Kiwanis Clubs, open to other organizations
ä
Handicap equipped for use by NM Easter Seals every summer 15
KAMP KIWANIS
K International Foundation
ä ä ä
Founded in 1940, 501c3
ä
Disaster Relief
Awards grants to K clubs - $2M/year Worldwide Service Project: Elimination of Maternal/Neonatal Tetanus
3
Worldwide Service Project
ä ä
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! 3
