Keeping the main thing the main thing Joanne Murray Kiwanis Club of Brantford, Ontario

Please take notes in your program to help you retain the information from this session. Speaker contact information: Joanne Murray (worldwide) Speaker contact information: Joanne Murray (worldwide)

Objectives for this session Increased appreciation of: The importance of focusing on service Developing service projects that have a positive impact on the community Developing service projects that bring satisfaction to members

The tools Community Analysis, to determine a potential service project Club Analysis, to select the right service project that fits your club Visit to read Rediscovering your community and Achieving club excellence

Our defining statement “ Kiwanis is a global service organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.”

Rediscovering your community Identifies gaps in service Identifies logistics and estimated costs of potential service projects Identifies the potential impact of a service project Identifies potential community partners

Rediscovering your community Provides the opportunity to build community partner relationships Provides the opportunity to introduce Kiwanis to community leaders who may be potential new members Provides a platform for The Formula

Rediscovering your community Social service agencies Children’s service agencies School administration Government officials Health care services Public safety officials Key business owners Your current community partners

The “HOW TOs” First method: Personal visits Appoint a leader for the analysis Prepare a standard set of relevant questions Request an appointment with the CEO/executive director, manager, etc., at their location Explain the purpose of the visit

The “HOW TOs” Visit in teams of two Record responses to the questions Prepare a summary of all responses Identify the emerging themes Create a short list of potential projects to present to your club

The “HOW TOs” Second method: Round table meeting Appoint a leader for the analysis Develop a brainstorming agenda to identify service project ideas Invite community CEOs/executive directors, managers, etc., to a round table meeting Explain the purpose of the meeting

The “HOW TOs” Appoint a meeting facilitator Appoint a recorder Summarize the responses Identify the emerging themes Create a short list of potential projects to present to your club

Club analysis of projects Present the short list of potential projects to your club’s membership Present a comparison chart to demonstrate project costs, impacts, time commitments, outcomes, visibility and the length of each potential project Use the Analyzing your impact tool

Analyzing your impact Ask questions for each project: Can we make a significant impact improving the lives of others? Do we have enough members for the time needed? Do we need to do more fundraising to support the project?

Analyzing your impact Would the project increase our profile in the community? Does the effort match the outcome? Does the project fit with our club’s strategic plan?

Analyzing your impact The most important question: Which project is of interest to a majority of members?

Tips BE PREPARED: Do the required prep work for the Community Analysis approach you choose to use Be enthusiastic Invite your community contacts to your Kiwanis meetings Share your love for your club

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Thank you for attending! To continue the discussion, join us in room 116–117. Speaker contact information: Joanne Murray (worldwide)