SOUTHWEST 2015-2016 DISTINGUISHED CLUBS AND MEMBERS
SOUTHWEST 2015-2016 DISTINGUISHED CLUBS AND MEMBERS
Inspiration
Impact
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CLUB
CRITERIA*
Membership Growth Existing Clubs
Club had a net increase of at least 2 new members A club must be at charter strength, 15 or more members to qualify.
KI Family Growth
The club sponsored or co-sponsored a new Kiwanis, CKI, Key, Builders, or K-Kids club
Networking
The club networked with either a Kiwanis branded program or a local service partner to undertake a project benefiting youth
Interclub
The club networked with another Kiwanis club through an Interclub visit.
Local Community Service
The club provided at least 20 hours of hands-on service per member during the year for children in the community
Service Leadership Programs
The club sponsored a Service Leadership Program, or contributed $150 to a sponsored youth program
Recognition and Branding
There has been an increase in name recognition and branding through media coverage (newspaper, Facebook, Twitter)
STAR
The club developed or continued a signature project
Investment
Local Financial Viability
The club built or expanded a non-dues revenue base, or contributed at least $150 per member to the community during the administrative year
Financial Stewardship
The club provided financial support to the Eliminate Project, the Southwest District Foundation, and KI Foundation
The club must have 8 of 10 stars reached to be a Distinguished Club Total Stars: Distinguished clubs receive: President and Secretary lapel pins and certificates from the Governor. Distinguished Member: must qualify for KI Distinguished Member Award by sponsoring 2 new members and attending two Kiwanis service projects, PLUS attend a Division Council meeting, and one of the following: Mid-Year conference, District Convention, or International Convention. Distinguished members will receive a letter from the 2015-2016 Kiwanis International President, a Distinguished Member lapel pin, and a Blue Star certificate from the Governor. *Accomplishments need to be recorded by 9/30/16 through the online monthly report forms to qualify.
Inspiration
Impact
Image
CLUB
CRITERIA*
Membership Growth Existing Clubs
Club had a net increase of at least 2 new members A club must be at charter strength, 15 or more members to qualify.
KI Family Growth
The club sponsored or co-sponsored a new Kiwanis, CKI, Key, Builders, or K-Kids club
Networking
The club networked with either a Kiwanis branded program or a local service partner to undertake a project benefiting youth
Interclub
The club networked with another Kiwanis club through an Interclub visit.
Local Community Service
The club provided at least 20 hours of hands-on service per member during the year for children in the community
Service Leadership Programs
The club sponsored a Service Leadership Program, or contributed $150 to a sponsored youth program
Recognition and Branding
There has been an increase in name recognition and branding through media coverage (newspaper, Facebook, Twitter)
STAR
The club developed or continued a signature project
Investment
Local Financial Viability
The club built or expanded a non-dues revenue base, or contributed at least $150 per member to the community during the administrative year
Financial Stewardship
The club provided financial support to the Eliminate Project, the Southwest District Foundation, and KI Foundation
The club must have 8 of 10 stars reached to be a Distinguished Club Total Stars: Distinguished clubs receive: President and Secretary lapel pins and certificates from the Governor. Distinguished Member: must qualify for KI Distinguished Member Award by sponsoring 2 new members and attending two Kiwanis service projects, PLUS attend a Division Council meeting, and one of the following: Mid-Year conference, District Convention, or International Convention. Distinguished members will receive a letter from the 2015-2016 Kiwanis International President, a Distinguished Member lapel pin, and a Blue Star certificate from the Governor. *Accomplishments need to be recorded by 9/30/16 through the online monthly report forms to qualify.
