WHAT IS KIWANIS?
Kiwanis International
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time. Kiwanis is an international service organization that aims to build communities and make the world a better place. There are clubs in 80 countries around the world that perform 150,000 projects and raise more than $107 million each year to support their projects and communities. There are six "Objects of Kiwanis International" that guide the efforts of Kiwanis members. The main focus of Kiwanis clubs is to change the world by serving children, one child and one community at a time.
Why Should You Join Kiwanis?
Maybe you've been approached by someone about joining or learning more about Kiwanis, or maybe you're already looking for a way to serve your community.
Our meetings are very enlightening. We not only talk about what projects we'll do, but we have engaging and fun guest speakers. There is the opportunity to improve myself as a leader by attending conferences and training courses, and also by holding leadership positions through the board or through committees with my local club.
Kiwanis isn't just about doing service - it's about the great relationships that you make with the members and others in the community!
Types of Memberships
- Active – this member has full rights and privileges within the club including serving on the Board of Directors and holding office – they pay full dues.
- Senior – pay a reduced rate – have full rights and privileges of active membership.
- Life member – pays a onetime dues for District and KI – pays minimal club dues - has same privileges as active members.
- Corporate - members from a specific company that pay a flat fee for those who belong- flat fee determined to cover KI, District, Division, and club dues- all are listed on the membership roles –all have rights of active membership – Flat fee should cover at least 100% of first member with additional amount based upon number of employees - KI has a sliding scale which is approved each year.
- Former Service Leadership Program member – two years of free membership after which they can move into another type of membership option – have all rights of active membership – club pays their dues