Kiwanis Membership Information |
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WHO ARE KIWANIANS? Learn firsthand about local, national and international
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Improve and use leadership skills Participate in the life of their community and world Develop lifelong friendships Make business and professional contacts Kiwanis membership provides an excellent opportunity to expand your present leadership skills through participation in service projects to help children and our local community. Each Kiwanis club selects the number and scope of its service projects. While our club is relatively new, the number of service hours asked of members is small. As our membership grows, we will be called upon to support a wider range of activities. WHAT DOES THE CLUB EXPECT OF YOU AS A MEMBER? We expect you to agree to do the following things:
Each club selects its members from the surrounding community. Kiwanis clubs look for persons over 18 years old who are interested in their community and other people, and they seek members who can contribute four to six hours a month for club activities and projects. Kiwanis has a long-standing tradition that you must be asked by a Kiwanian to join a local club! Therefore, we invite interested people to attend the meeting, meet current members and enjoy the speaker and meal. Your application will be reviewed by the club’s board of directors for final approval of your new membership. The club established a $65 induction fee, quarterly dues plus meal costs. This investment helps provide funds to administer the club, provide a newsletter, a monthly MO/ARK newsletter and an annual subscription to the Kiwanis magazine. Our Kiwanis club meets regularly for lunch, fellowship and a stimulating program. At the first organizational meeting, members will establish the dues, meeting location, meeting day and time. New members participate in an orientation program which helps them determine how to become involved in ways that best match their personal interests and skills. Members quickly learn that the benefits of membership increase with their level of participation in their club. They find the "Kiwanis Connection" to be an excellent fit in their personal and professional lives. |
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